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Spring is nearing a close with warmer temperatures rising. The fish are plentiful and the bait is abundant.

Photo enthusiasts can help celebrate the founding of America and the state of Florida by entering the River of Lakes Heritage Corridor’s Young Adults Photography Exhibit & Contest, open from April 10 through June 1, 2026.

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

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.

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.

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