Upcoming Events

Join VCARD, and The Daytona Beach Board of Realtors and Daytona Regional Chamber for the Annual Real Estate Values Forum featuring our Volusia County Property Appraiser Larry Bartlett. Larry will share about latest property values. Then, special presenter Lawrence Yun will share insights on economic trends and the real estate market. 8:30 a.m. Registration / Buffet Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Program Begins 10:30 a.m. Program Ends Forum Presenters: Volusia County’s Property Appraiser Larry Bartlett will discuss his department’s determination of current real estate values across all market segments, both commercial and residential, and geographical areas – the year-over-year changes and trends, and their implications for property owners, government officials, real estate professionals, developers and the business community. Larry has lived in the Ormond Beach area since 1970 and obtained his bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of Florida. He has practiced real estate law in Volusia County for 35 years, and for eight years prior to his election, Larry served as the attorney for Volusia County’s Value Adjustment Board. He was elected Property Appraiser in 2016. Lawrence Yun is Chief Economist and oversees the Research group at the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. He supervises and is responsible for a wide range of research activity for the association including NAR's Existing Home Sales statistics, Affordability Index, and Home Buyers and Sellers Profile Report. He regularly provides commentary on real estate market trends. Dr. Yun creates NAR's forecasts and participates in many economic forecasting panels, among them the Blue Chip Council and the Wall Street Journal Forecasting Survey. He also participates in the Industrial Economists Discussion Group at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. He appears regularly on financial news outlets, is a frequent speaker at real estate conferences throughout the United States, and has testified before Congress. Dr. Yun has also appeared as a guest on CSPAN's Washington Journal. Dr. Yun received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland at College Park.

Due to weather, we rescheduled our Golf Tournament to Monday, June 23rd. House Rules: Dress Code: Jeans or jean shorts are not allowed anywhere on the golf course. Golf attire must include shirts with a collar and shorts no higher than three inches above the knee. Women’s shirts must have either a collar or sleeves. Plantation Bay is a spike-less course. It is your responsibility to inform your players of this policy. Any player not conforming will need to change their spikes or purchase new shoes. Event Specifics: A portion of the proceeds will go towards Sans Lassiter's Memorial. VCARD Golf Tournament 2025 with Title Sponsor Seminole Asphalt Paving, Inc. Monday, June 23, 2025 7:30 a.m. Registration Opens 8:30 a.m. Shot-Gun Start Post-Tournament Banquet to include Mexican Food. Tents will be placed around course with snacks and beverages. Game Pass: $25 / person 1 Mulligan per Person 1 Putt Mulligan Per Person 1 Hit from the 200 yard marker on a Par 5 Entry in Longest Drive Contest Entry in Closest to the Pin contest 2 Raffle Tickets 50/50 Raffle! Questions? kelli@responsibledevelopment.com

8:30am to 9:00am - Networking & Breakfast 9:00am-Program will Begin Join us to explore Volusia County’s new voluntary Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater practices. This session, tailored for engineers, landscape architects, planners, developers, and land use attorneys, covers regulatory updates, incentives, and practical strategies for integrating LID and Green Stormwater Infrastructure. Gain the knowledge and confidence to implement resilient, sustainable stormwater solutions—while discovering Ferguson’s cutting-edge technologies leading the way. Speaker Bios: Samantha West is a dedicated sustainability and resilience professional with a strong background in environmental management, land development, and planning. Currently serving as the Sustainability and Resilience Manager for Volusia County’s Growth and Resource Management Department, she leads sustainability initiatives, manages grants, and oversees key programs, including the Lyonia Environmental Center and the implementation of the county’s Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) and Regional Resiliency Action Plan (RRAP). Samantha holds the Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential through the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI), demonstrating her expertise in sustainable and resilient infrastructure practices. She is also an ISA Certified Arborist®, further solidifying her commitment to environmental stewardship. With a Graduate Certificate in Ecological Restoration from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Humanities from Florida State University, Samantha has developed a comprehensive understanding of environmental conservation and regulatory compliance. Throughout her tenure with Volusia County, Samantha has held progressive roles in Planning & Development Services and Environmental Management, demonstrating expertise in zoning, site planning, wetland protection, floodplain management, and interagency coordination. She is passionate about balancing growth and environmental conservation, ensuring sustainable development for future generations. WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND: 1. Stay Current: Learn about the latest updates impacting stormwater management in Volusia County. 2. Understand Incentives: Discover incentives available for implementing Low Impact Development and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI). 3. Gain Practical Strategies: Receive actionable insights and proven strategies to incorporate LID into real-world projects. 4. Explore Innovative Technologies: Get introduced to Ferguson’s cutting-edge stormwater solutions and how they support sustainable development. 5. Boost Your Expertise: Build confidence in designing for resilient, environmentally sound stormwater systems. 6. Connect with Industry Professionals: Network with engineers, planners, developers, landscape architects, attorneys and government staff who are shaping the future of land development.