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of 14 local artists, including outdoor fountain sculptures, indoor sculptures, paintings, photographs, drawings, digital compositions, and reliefs. Art at research and administration centers usually touches on the subject matter of the building, such as the jigsaw sea turtle panels at Ponce Inlet’s Marine Science Center and the interpretive wall sculptures and polymer panels at Lifeguard Headquarters in Daytona Beach, depicting the beaches’ recreational activities. Three local artists display works at DeLand’s Agricultural Center representing central Florida’s rich natural and agricultural landscapes. Centers of government and commerce house the highest numbers of artwork. At Volusia’s Historic Courthouse, seven local artists represent Florida’s natural and manmade heritage through 27 pieces, including photographs, paintings, drawings, and collages. And the Volusia County Courthouse features 35 regional artists over 76 works covering almost every art medium. Since venues often house indoor and outdoor sculptures and other artwork that requires upkeep, the ordinance stipulates that such works must be accompanied by detailed maintenance instructions, and that funding for such maintenance be included in the building’s annual operating budget. Daydreamer by Alberto Gomez themed outdoor sculptures and designs. Often, the buildings in question are obvious opportunities for public education. Volusia’s five libraries house the works ED KELLEY VOLUSIA COUNTY CHAIR What kinds of works to obtain by which artists is a strict process guided by an advisory board to the Volusia County Council. While not a requirement, a large majority of the artists A LIFE OF LEADERSHIP. Ed Kelley always answers the leadership call. Despite a successful business career that could have wrapped with well-deserved retirement, he ran successfully for public office. Experience as mayor of Ormond Beach helped him take command as Volusia County Chair. So did his chairmanship of organizations such as Volusia Water Alliance, Volusia County MPO Citizens Advisory Board, Volusia Council of Governments and others. Ed is fully committed to economic development and we are fortunate to have him as a Board Level Investor representing Volusia County Government. TEAMVOLUSIAEDC.COM 386.265.6332 INVESTOR SPOTLIGHT | 24 | EVOLVE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE