Local Spotlight

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.

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.

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

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Daytona’s Beach Street is where you can find Volusia County’s only arthouse cinema: Cinematique!

Dutch Oven Bread Co. owner Candice Uyttewaal and artist Erin Andrews have been friends since high school. Candice still remembers sitting in class and watching her sketch so effortlessly!

Tiffany and I were excited to go along on a rescue ride with Tommy Stevenson. I had seen him months earlier on U.S. 1, driving with a pup in the passenger seat, both of us with the windows down and music going. We caught each other in that quick moment - he turned his music down, I turned mine down - and we said hello before moving on. It stuck with me.

For many families, the decision to explore assisted living doesn’t come until there’s a crisis, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

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.