- March 16, 2026
Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach will be adding two new retailers this spring: lululemon and VAV New York.
“Adding lululemon and VAV New York to Tanger Daytona Beach gives our guests access to some of the most recognized brands in both activewear and fashion,” said Shelley Sloan, marketing director at Tanger Daytona Beach. “Our goal is to continue evolving with the community and meeting the needs of our shoppers, who look for the best brands at the best value.”
Founded in 1998, lululemon offers exercise apparel, footwear and accessories. The new store will span 5,000-square feet and be located near Old Navy.
VAV New York, which sells contemporary footwear and fashion, will open in a 2-000-square-foot space near American Eagle/Aerie.
Little Italy's Ristorante has relocated to Ormond Beach and is now open for lunch and dinner at 814 S. Atlantic Ave.
Owned by Mario Recupido, the restaurant offers pizzas, calzones, pastas, seafood and meat dishes. It moved to Ormond from Beach Street in Daytona and occupies a vacant space that used to house the Dalmare Italian Chophouse, which closed in 2024.
A Daytona Beach native has joined the Precision Eye Institute team.
Dr. Tulsi Amin earned her undergraduate degrees from the University of Florida and completed
her Doctor of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry. Her clinical training included primary eye care, ocular disease management, and advanced contact lens fitting, including scleral lenses and specialty myopia management.
“I’m honored to serve the community that helped shape me,” Amin said. “My goal is to provide clear communication, thorough evaluations, and care that patients feel confident in.”
Amin holds specialty certifications supporting advanced contact lens services and myopia management for pediatric and adult patients.
Precision Eye Institute has locations in Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater.
The American Advertising Federation of Daytona Beach celebrated the region's top creative talent in local advertising, marketing, and design during its annual awards gala, held at the end of February.
The Silver Medal Award, the AAF's highest honor, was presented to Michael Rispoli, of JB Creative in Daytona Beach.
The President's Award, recognizing members who have dedicated countless hours of service to the organization but have never served as president, was presented to Morgan Everson, AAF DAB Fundraising Chair and graphic designer at Shok Idea Group.
Other notable honors included:
Additional awards presented were the Embark Award, presented to Drita Davis, the Enterprise Award, presented to Security First Insurance, and the Community Partnership Award honoring Ray Briggs.
