top of page
All Articles
East Coast Current


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


Beyond the Page: Bringing Local Authors, Readers and Stories Together
Well, fall showed up right on schedule. The first official week of fall actually brought us some cooler weather - even if it was mostly in the mornings. I’ll take it. Thank you, Mother Earth.

Tiffany Sudakis
Oct 73 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


Waterfront Dining, Weekend Brunch and Celebrations Made Even Better by the View
For more than 20 years, the Grille at Riverview has been part of the rhythm of New Smyrna Beach. Right on the river, where dolphins play and boats drift past. It's the kind of place where sandals and sundresses feel just as right as cocktail dresses and ties. People come for happy hour, they come for weekend brunch, they come for the sunset. But more than anything, people come because being by the water has a way of slowing you down, making you stop and really appreciate the

Tiffany Sudakis
Oct 54 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


Buying, Owning, or Planning Ahead? Get Answers in One Place
Homeownership can come with a lot of questions. Whether you are preparing to purchase your first home, planning a future move, or trying to better understand the responsibilities of owning a home, having access to reliable information can make the process feel far more manageable.

New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors
Oct 52 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


Sea Turtle Nesting Panel to Discuss 2026 Season at MDC
The 2026 sea turtle nesting season was a record-breaking year in Volusia County and a panel of individuals involved in monitoring the nests will discuss this year’s activity in the October Discovery Lecture Series at Marine Discovery Center.

Local Submission
Sep 252 min read


Southeast Volusia Homeownership Expo & Forum
For many people, homeownership can feel complicated. Questions about the local market, buying a home, available resources, and where to begin can quickly become overwhelming. This fall, the New Smyrna Beach Board of REALTORS® is bringing those conversations together in one place.

New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors
Sep 151 min read


NSB Board of Realtors® Foundation, Inc. Presents $20,000 to 10 Southeast Volusia School Recipients
The New Smyrna Beach Board of REALTORS® Foundation welcomed local school
principals to the Board office on Friday, August 28, for an informal School Check Presentation, providing $2,000
to each of 10 Southeast Volusia school recipients for a total community investment of $20,000.

New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors
Sep 152 min read


Editor's Letter: A Little Change, A Lot to Look Forward To
On Saturday, Oct. 24, East Coast Current is hosting Authors on the River: A Literary Luncheon at The Grille at Riverview in New Smyrna Beach. This is the first time we’ve ever done an event like this, and I’m really looking forward to it.

Tiffany Sudakis
Sep 83 min read


Give the Beach Room to Move: More Sand, More Protection
Earlier this year, Volusia County completed its South Sand Placement Project to rebuild shoreline damaged by hurricanes, storms, nor’easters and notably Hurricanes Ian and Nicole (2022) and subsequent erosion.

Mimi McKee
Sep 83 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


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


REALTOR® Advocacy Delivers a Win for Volusia County Homeowners
REALTORS® do more than help people buy and sell homes. They advocate for private property rights, practical housing solutions, and policies that strengthen the communities where they live and work.

New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors
Aug 182 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


Bobby G Lends a Hand
Volunteers, local businesses and Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity came together to help one local build a place to call home. Sometimes all it takes is a hammer, a nail gun and a handful of people willing to give up a Saturday morning to remind you what a community is supposed to look like.

Bobby G
Aug 103 min read


NSBBOR Foundation Golf Tournament Supports Local Giving
The NSBBOR Foundation recently brought REALTORS®, sponsors, and community supporters together for its annual golf tournament, creating a meaningful day of connection, fundraising, and local impact.

New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors
Jul 151 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
bottom of page
