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Volusia council approves Daytona dog beach between Williamson and Seabreeze; local nonprofit to cover startup and annual upkeep
Summary
The county approved a 1.7-mile dog beach segment from Williamson to Seabreeze in Daytona Beach. Daytona Dog Beach Inc. agreed to pay initial installation costs (estimated $7,800'$9,760) and about $2,500 per year for maintenance and bags. Supporters cited cleanliness and volunteer cleanup data; some residents opposed expanding dog access.
The Volusia County Council approved a measure to permit dogs on a one-mile-plus stretch of Daytona Beach from Williamson to Seabreeze and accepted a local nonprofit'led funding commitment to cover installation and upkeep.
Councilmember Troy Kent moved to approve the Williams-to-Seabreeze option and the motion passed without recorded opposition after Daytona Dog Beach Inc. agreed to fund the initial installation cost (estimated between $7,800 and $9,760) and an estimated $2,500 per year for maintenance and supplies as long as the nonprofit remains in operation. Nanette McHale Petrella, president of Daytona Dog Beach…
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