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A Better Fit Is Coming to New Smyrna Beach
Shantilly’s, a new lingerie and specialty boutique opening in early November in New Smyrna Beach’s Spanish Plaza, is bringing a new experience to town.

Media Release
6 days ago1 min read


Fall Is Full of Free Fun: Community Events to Add to Your Calendar
October and November are packed with events! Whether you're looking for a night out with friends, family-friendly Halloween fun, an opportunity to support local vendors, helpful resources, or a jump-start on holiday shopping, Touch of Magic Events has something on the calendar for everyone.

Media Release
6 days ago2 min read


Dutch Oven Celebrates Their First Year!
We can't believe it's been a year! There have been many ups and downs, but a year in, Dutch Oven Bread Co. has found its rhythm. We still think about opening week. The first transport of product from our kitchen to the bakery, people lining up outside, and seeing the same faces who'd supported us from the very beginning standing first in line. It was so surreal!

Media Release
Oct 52 min read


The Little Theatre of NSB Presents Jekyll & Hyde
The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach invites audiences to experience Jekyll & Hyde, a bold gothic pop-rock musical filled with passion, danger, powerful music, and haunting emotion.

Media Release
Oct 51 min read


Spend an Afternoon With Local Authors on the River in New Smyrna Beach
Authors on the River: A Literary Luncheon Comes to The Grille at Riverview

Media Release
Sep 251 min read


Rising to the Top: Dutch Oven Bread Co. Named Community's Choice for BEST BAKERY in Volusia-Flagler!
When Dutch Oven Bread Co. opened its doors last October, the goal was simple. To bake sourdough bread and buttery, laminated pastries worth waking up early for! Less than a year later, the community has answered back. This month, the bakery was named winner of the Communities' Choice Award for Volusia-Flagler.

Media Release
Sep 32 min read


Drink tea, be healthy, do good…
Tucked away in a quiet forest in the Parktowne Industrial Park is a job training and community uplift facility cleverly disguised as a family tea company: Rise Yaupon.

Media Release
Sep 32 min read


Ormond Beach Unplugged Brings 70+ Acts to 10 Stages at The Casements
More than 70 acoustic acts will perform across 10 indoor and outdoor stages during the inaugural Ormond Beach Unplugged Songwriters Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the historic Casements in Ormond Beach.

Media Release
Sep 31 min read


Touch of Magic Events presents Halloween Bash
The Halloween Bash & Trunk-or-Treat will be hosted on Saturday, October 17 at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach from 11 AM - 3 PM. Free admission, free activities, and free parking!

Media Release
Sep 31 min read


NEW Monthly Events coming to Port Orange!
Touch of Magic Events is excited to announce two new monthly events in Port Orange at the Riverside Pavilion. The Night Market starts September 16, and Girls Night Out starts October 8.

Media Release
Sep 32 min read


The Little Theatre of NSB Presents the Comedic Thriller Deathtrap
The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach presents Deathtrap, Ira Levin’s classic comedic thriller packed with twists, tension, dark humor, and the kind of theatrical surprises that keep audiences guessing until the very end.

Media Release
Aug 182 min read


Locals Supporting Locals
One of the best parts of owning a small business in Edgewater and now NSB has been the relationships we've built along the way. Since starting out of our home kitchen in 2020, we've collaborated with other local businesses. Even short seasons together helped get our name (and hopefully theirs) out there. Today we're highlighting a few businesses who've supported Dutch Oven since the early days and continue to grow alongside us.

Media Release
Aug 182 min read


The Matcha That Couldn't Be More Local
Two Edgewater businesses - Wildflour Market and Rise Yaupon Tea - are combining forces to change the game with a truly local matcha.

Staff Writer
Aug 181 min read


Taste Your Way Through Taco & Empanada Fest
Join us for the Taco & Empanada Fest at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Saturday, September 19th. Hosted from 12pm-6pm, come out for a day filled with food, music, and fun!

Media Release
Aug 181 min read


Why Slow the Growth Is Good for You
Volusia County does not have to become another endless stretch of traffic lights, chain stores, and cookie-cutter subdivisions. We can choose a future that values conservation alongside prosperity and residents alongside economic opportunity.

Media Release
Aug 142 min read


Women’s Day Returns this August to NSB
Women's Day returns to the Brannon Center on Sunday, August 23! Hosted from 11 AM - 4 PM, this exciting community event is free to attend and designed to celebrate women of all ages with a day full of fun, relaxation, and empowerment.

Media Release
Jul 141 min read


The Tide Within™ Opens in New Smyrna Beach
For as long as she can remember, Joy Moody has been drawn to the water. Whether walking the shoreline, sitting by the ocean, or simply listening to the rhythm of the waves, she noticed something many people experience: being near water has a way of helping us slow down, breathe, and reconnect.

Media Release
Jul 141 min read


More Than a Purchase: Thank You for Choosing Handmade
In a world of overnight shipping and mass production, choosing something handmade is an act of appreciation, especially for us small business owners. It’s a decision to value people over convenience and craftsmanship over speed.

Staff Writer
Jul 112 min read


The Little Theatre of NSB Presents an Ogre-Sized Summer Musical Adventure
The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach presents its summer musical with Shrek the Musical, a hilarious and heartwarming adventure filled with fairy tale fun, unforgettable characters, and plenty of laughs for the whole family.

Media Release
Jul 112 min read


BeeFly Finds the Perfect Home in New Smyrna Beach
BeeFly is bringing handcrafted coffee, breakfast, lunch and grab-n-go options to its new home at 114 Live Oak St. in New Smyrna Beach. Get the latest on their opening.

Tiffany Sudakis
Jul 92 min read
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