# Dawson Taylor's Legacy Lives On | Virginia Beach News

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Podcast: [Virginia Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167)
Published: 2026-07-06T16:08:14+00:00
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Dawson Taylor, the legendary 103-year-old founder of Virginia Beach’s iconic Taylor’s Do it Center, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the Hampton Roads community for over a century. From its humble 1927 beginnings to its current fleet of 11 stores, his family’s hardware empire stands as a symbol of enduring local success and community spirit. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bb1cc1b4f371e827

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