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A Month in Motion: REALTORS® at Work in Our Community
If you follow the New Smyrna Beach Board of REALTORS®, you know there is always something happening. From meetings and events to planning sessions and community outreach, each moment reflects a larger effort that often happens behind the scenes.

New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors
May 132 min read


Museum Bingo Across West Volusia: Play, Visit, Win
West Volusia Tourism is inviting visitors and residents to step outside their usual routine this May with the Museum Month Bingo Passport. Museums across the region - from the Museum of Art DeLand to DeBary Hall, Enterprise Museum, and Gillespie Museum - are opening their doors for participants to explore and complete a bingo challenge.

Staff Writer
May 62 min read


MDC’s May Public Lecture Explores History of Yaupon Tea
Yaupon trees are native to Central Florida and the leaves of this tree have been used to make tea for many years. Fortunately for modern tea enthusiasts, yaupon tea is a commercially produced product making this historic beverage available to all.

Staff Writer
Apr 222 min read


Leadership Academy: Preparing Local Professionals to Shape the Future of New Smyrna Beach
Leading in a town like New Smyrna Beach is not about titles or status. It is about caring enough to show up for the community we all love.

New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors
Apr 191 min read


Community Cheers: Turning 40, and Bringing Everyone Together
My sister and I were born just one year and 10 days apart, which means we shared a lot of birthday parties growing up! Rather than having back-to-back events, we would work with my parents to choose a combined theme and a date in the middle of our days to invite our friends to. I do recall one year where we had separate Barbie cakes, but for the most part, even the food was a shared experience.

Cassie Gonyer
Apr 142 min read


The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach Presents Marjorie Prime
What would you say to someone you lost, if you could see them again? What if they’re a better listener now than when they were alive? Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison reinvents the family drama in his richly spare, wryly funny, and powerful “Marjorie Prime.”

Staff Writer
Apr 121 min read


Coastal Crossroads
In New Smyrna Beach, residents and visitors can’t help but notice the changes happening along the shoreline. A large-scale beach and dune restoration project is currently underway, aimed at strengthening the coastline after years of storm erosion. The effort includes rebuilding miles of protective dunes and adding significant volumes of sand to stabilize vulnerable areas.

Mimi McKee
Apr 123 min read


Recurring Monthly Events in Volusia County
Discover the best monthly events in Volusia County, from Wine Walks and art festivals to classic car shows and nightlife in New Smyrna Beach. First Saturdays on Canal Street Recurring monthly on the last Saturday along Canal Street, NSB Join Canal Street Historic District for First Saturday and enjoy a full day of shopping, sipping, strolling… and dining. Art & Artisan Stroll • 9AM–3PM Stroll and browse art, antiques and more! Art Vendors & FREE Live Entertainment at Christm

Staff Writer
Apr 104 min read


Jeep Beach 2026 Invites the Community to Join Public Events, Concerts and Charity Activities Across Daytona Beach
Jeep Beach 2026 returns April 17 - 26, bringing one of the nation’s largest Jeep-only events back to Volusia County.

Staff Writer
Apr 82 min read


Haunts, Lights, and Festive Nights: Top Holiday Events in West Volusia
As the holiday season approaches, West Volusia transforms into a hub of festive cheer and spooky thrills. Whether you’re drawn to spinechilling haunted hotels, dazzling light displays or charming local festivals, there’s something for everyone. Experience the magic of CoolCraft Christmas with its seasonal beverages, soak in the spooky atmosphere of a haunted hotel or enjoy the grandeur of one of the “Top 10 Best Attractions in the US.” From the family-friendly Monsters on Mai

Staff Writer
Oct 15, 20244 min read


ECC 100th Issue Milestone
Celebration at the Iconic Streamline Hotel On August 19, 2023, East Coast Current celebrated the publication of its 100th issue at the...

Tiffany Sudakis
Sep 9, 20232 min read
100 Issues of East Coast Current!
Video by Meghaphone Marketing This remarkable milestone has been made possible thanks to your unwavering support. To commemorate this...

Tiffany Sudakis
Jul 31, 20231 min read


4th of July Fireworks, Celebrations and Events in Volusia County
Looking for 2022 events? Click here ! This information is evolving and will be updated as more info and events become available....

Tiffany Sudakis
Jun 28, 20219 min read
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