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Charles King

Charles King is the founding editor of GoDoDaytona. A Daytona Beach native, he covers food, culture, motorsports, and real estate — with an unhealthy obsession for the perfect beachside burger and anything with a V8.

19 articles on GoDoCity

Latest from Charles King
CITY — Museums
Dinosaurs and Bronze Statues: The Unlikely Art Marriage of Beach Street
Daytona’s cultural calendar is currently a wild mix of Seward Johnson’s lifelike bronze sculptures and an animatronic dinosaur invasion at the Museum of Arts…
March 11, 2026
CITY — Public Works
The Arch and the Engine: Daytona’s $44 Million Face-Lift
From the meticulous restoration of the iconic Main Street Arch to a state-of-the-art Fire Station No. 1, Daytona’s skyline is getting a much-needed structura…
March 8, 2026
SPORTS — Racing
Dirt, Danger, and the #1 Plate: Flat Track Fever Returns to the Speedway
Dallas Daniels is back with a target on his back and a 1 plate on his bike as American Flat Track kicks off its 2026 season.
March 7, 2026
FOOD
The Martini Waltz: Why the Bar at Hyde Park is the Best $18 You’ll Spend on Beachside
A celebration of the lost art of the truly cold martini, as served at the mahogany-and-leather sanctuary that is Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.
March 5, 2026
REAL ESTATE — Development
Aston Martin’s Daytona High-Rise: Because Your Condo Should Match Your Car
Automotive luxury meets high-rise living as Aston Martin breaks ground on an 18-story tower, proving Daytona is traded its spring-break reputation for someth…
March 4, 2026
FOOD — Restaurants
Stepping Into the Glittering Ghost of 1931: A Night at 31 Supper Club
Escape the modern grind and retreat into Ormond Beach’s most glamorous time capsule. From Al Capone’s actual bar top to 31-ounce Tomahawk steaks and live jaz…
February 27, 2026
SPORTS — Bike Week
Boot Hill Bike Week Survival Guide 2026
Bike Week's about to hit Daytona, and you know where the real action is! Headed to Main Street? Make sure you’re ready to conquer the legendary Boot Hill Sal…
February 13, 2026
SPORTS — Bike Week
💀 THUNDER ROARS. THE LEGEND LIVES. 💀
BIKE WEEK 2026: MAKE YOUR STAND AT THE BOOT HILL SALON.
February 13, 2026
FOOD — Restaurants
"The Best Sub in Town, And the Best People Behind the Counter"
A local legend where every sub is served with a side of community spirit.
February 12, 2026
FOOD — Restaurants
OMG! I found the best burger in Daytona Beach.
Forget the tourist traps and overpriced beach bites; the real local treasure is hidden behind the racing memorabilia at the Brickyard Lounge & Grill. This le…
February 12, 2026
SPORTS — NASCAR
Race Week 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before the 500
Start times, road closures, parking lots that won't drain your wallet, and the one grandstand section Charles King has sat in for eleven years running.
February 10, 2026
SPORTS — NASCAR
Are you ready for Speedweeks 2026?
For you NASCAR fans
January 29, 2026
CITY — Weather
Here we go again...COLD!
This Sunday its supposed to be the coldest weather we have seen in years. ARE YOU READY? Bring in the pets and plants and if you can't bring them in cover th…
January 28, 2026
CITY — Weather
Are you ready for the COLD weather?
An artic blast that has swept the Nation is arriving tonight!
January 26, 2026
SPORTS — Racing
Whats going on in Daytona this weekend
The Rolex 24 is this weekend and is set to be the best race yet at the Great Daytona Speedway
January 23, 2026
CITY — Community
Daytona Beach is the 1st stop on our way to global domination
If this works we are on our way to becoming the biggest media company in the world!
January 23, 2026
CITY — Community
Daytona Beach Is the 1st Stop on Our Way to Global Domination
If this works we are on our way to becoming the biggest media company in the world.
January 23, 2026
CITY — Community
GoDoDaytona is live: what this is and what’s next...
Welcome to GoDoDaytona (nickname: GoDo386 ). This MVP is intentionally simple: - Topics and Guides navigation - Fast, mobile-first layout - Built to scale to…
January 12, 2026
FOOD — Restaurants
5 Beachside Bites That Don’t Feel Like Tourist Traps
<img src="/images/uploads/burger.webp" alt="Beachside food" style="width:100%;max-width:100%;height:300px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px;margin:1.5rem 0…
January 10, 2026