 In October, Billionaire Elon Musk announced that his company, Tesla, would be launching solar roof tiles. Solar panels are nothing new under the sun, but these roof tiles have the solar panels built into them and come in various styles and designs. Like traditional panels, these tiles promise to harvest social energy from the sun. Sounds like a great idea, but going all solar will probably take years to implement because of the price, right? Maybe not.
 Downtown DeLand has always been known for the vibrant business life along Woodland Boulevard., the city’s main thoroughfare in town. It is a great atmosphere for shopping and night life with plenty of possibilities for food and drinks. However, some of downtown DeLand’s popular places are not the city’s main street. Georgia Avenue has become a popular spot that can make for that perfect evening with a loved one or with friends. Below are four things that will make a Friday night out in DeLand a success.
 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Downtown DeLand. The area along Woodland Blvd. has many iconic symbols that make it unique and different, especially during various seasons throughout the year. As Thanksgiving draws to a close, the holiday spirit comes to life throughout the city, most noticeably in the 14-feet-tall toy soldier statues.
 Those that have lived on or near the St. Johns River never forget its majesty. The slow moving black water has a lasting effect on the psyche, one that seems to carry away the anxieties of the day in the river’s northern current.
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