Beach Lighting Expo set for May 27

Posted On: April 19, 2022

Oceanfront property owners can learn how to light their properties without endangering nesting sea turtles and hatchlings during a free Beach Lighting Expo from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 27, in the Daytona Beach Shores Community Center, 3000 Bellemead Drive.

Staff from Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division, along with other industry experts, will educate residents about sea turtles, the county’s lighting ordinance, individual property issues and appropriate beachside lighting methods.

Agencies and nonprofits that support environmentally friendly initiatives will also be on site. They include the Volusia Habitat Conservation Plan, Volunteer Volusia, Marine Science Center, Sea Turtle Conservancy, New Smyrna Beach Turtle Trackers, Volusia Turtle Patrol, Coastal Connections, Ecological Associates and the Marine Discovery Center.

Local businesses and manufacturers will display their sea turtle friendly products, which include lighting fixtures, shields, tinting and blinds. Vendors will include Florida Power & Light, SESCO Lighting, Florida Lighting Associates, Blue Square, Lighting Aesthetics, SELS Solar, ET&T and others.

Oceanfront property owners and managers, contractors, hospitality staff and others are encouraged to attend. For more information about the expo or the county’s sea turtle program, call 386-238-4773 or email nweiss@volusia.org.

This event is sponsored by Volusia County in partnership with the City of Daytona Beach Shores.

Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II)

Pursuant to Title II of the ADA, Volusia County does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in providing or conducting its services, programs or activities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of county policies to participate in a meeting or other event, should contact the county’s ADA Title II coordinator, Jim Corbett at 386-248-1760 no later than two business days before the event or meeting.