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The Sand Witch Truck Adds Second Beach Location in New Smyrna Beach
Sand Witch Truck New Smyrna Beach has expanded with a second beach location, offering sandwiches, coffee, treats and beachside convenience for visitors and locals.

Tiffany Sudakis
8 hours ago3 min read


Don’t Miss Out: TOON TIKI’s Upcoming Events
Summer fun is heating up at Toon Tiki Charters, and our most popular events are filling quickly. If you’ve been thinking about getting out on the water, now’s the time to lock in your spot before they’re gone.

Staff Writer
7 days ago2 min read


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


Shared Energy: Empowering Women Event Explores Creativity and Wellness
An event centered on creativity, connection and personal reflection brought women from across Volusia County to the Brannon Center on March 25, 2026, for Empowering Women: Movement, Music and Muses. The evening included the launch of the third volume in the “Women of Spirit” book series, first introduced in 2015, alongside discussions, demonstrations and guided movement focused on alternative approaches to mental and physical well-being.

Mimi McKee
May 123 min read


The Little Theatre Presents the Inaugural NSB Play Festival
The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach introduces an exciting new theatrical experience with its inaugural NSB Play Festival, a dynamic evening of original storytelling featuring eight captivating 10-minute plays created by local talent.

Staff Writer
May 83 min read


Local Spotlight: The Art of Bill Gallagher
May is one of my favorite times of the year for a few very good reasons. First, it’s my husband’s birthday, then just a couple days later it’s mine, and right after that I get to celebrate Mother’s Day. So yes, I get presents and then breakfast in bed. Hard to beat that. Safe to say, I’m a big fan of May.

Tiffany Sudakis
May 22 min read


New Smyrna Beach Artist Bill Gallagher Opens 'The State of Florida' at Janes Art Center
Contemporary oil painter Bill Gallagher will open his solo exhibition, The State of Florida, on Saturday, May 2, at the Janes Art Center in New Smyrna Beach.

Staff Writer
Apr 302 min read


New Smyrna Beach buys 7.31 acres for conservation, bringing total acquired since 2018 to 223.35
The New Smyrna Beach City Commission voted 4-0 to add 7.31 acres along the west side of Turnbull Creek between S.R. 44 and Jungle Road to the 216.04 acquired since 2018, when over 75% of voters approved spending up to $15 million to buy private property zoned for development to instead set aside for environmental conservation. It was the first purchase led by Natural Resources Manager Ralph “Tony” Miller, hired by the city last December to coordinate land acquisition effort

Staff Writer
Apr 212 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


Yellow Dog Eats: Celebrated 10 Years of Culinary Creativity
Nestled in the historic district of New Smyrna Beach on Canal Street, Yellow Dog Eats is more than a restaurant - it’s a whole vibe.

Tiffany Sudakis
Jan 3, 20253 min read
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