ECC Fashion January 2026

Relaxed Confidence

Pullover Pushover: Less Debate, More Comfort Let’s start the new year with less debating and more focus on feeling comfortable in what we wear. Fashion should feel good first, not feel like a performance or a rule book we are constantly trying to keep up with. I kept it simple with an easy day-out look, leaning into a brown palette that feels grounded and intentional. … Continue reading Relaxed Confidence

Bobby G Sets Sail

Bobby G Sets Sail

Christmas Cruise: Laughs, History, and Doing Nothing Tiffany and I started our Christmas cruise by getting up earlier than we wanted and pointing the car toward Miami, already in vacation mode even though the sun wasn’t fully on board yet. Somewhere along the way I missed the exit. Normally that’s just annoying, but this time it turned into a win. We were hungry, so we … Continue reading Bobby G Sets Sail

Port Orange BBQ & Bacon Festival

We’re excited to host the Port Orange BBQ & Bacon Festival!

Join us on Saturday, February 21st at Riverwalk Park for a fun-filled day of food, music, and fun. The food vendor list and menus will be posted on the Facebook event page in February. A special thank you to sponsors Ambered Butter and Florida Window & Door for their support! To sponsor this event or to become a vendor, please email info@touchofmagicevents.com. Port Orange BBQ … Continue reading We’re excited to host the Port Orange BBQ & Bacon Festival!

Women’s Day at The Brannon Center this February

Women’s Day at The Brannon Center this February

Experience Wellness and Relaxation at Women’s Day 2026 Women’s Day returns to the Brannon Center on Sunday, February 15th! Hosted from 11 – 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. Women’s Day brings together local businesses, wellness experts, and unique vendors for an unforgettable experience. … Continue reading Women’s Day at The Brannon Center this February

Martin Luther King Day

Two days of activities planned for MLK Day in New Smyrna Beach

​​Celebrate Martin Luther King Day in NSB Celebrate Martin Luther King Day in New Smyrna Beach by taking part in two days of activities planned in our Historic Westside neighborhood. Enjoy refreshments during a screening of “The Six Triple Eight,” a film about the U.S. Army’s only predominantly Black, all-female battalion serving overseas during World War II, in the Alonzo “Babe” James Community Center at 201 N. Myrtle … Continue reading Two days of activities planned for MLK Day in New Smyrna Beach

American Space Museum & Walk of Fame

Small Museum, Giant Dreams: A Visit to the American Space Museum

Dive Into Space History in Titusville If you’ve ever judged a museum by its square footage, let the American Space Museum gently remind you that heart, passion, and rocket-fueled enthusiasm matter far more than size. Tucked into downtown Titusville, this museum may be compact, but it’s absolutely bursting with stories, artifacts, and the kind of inspiration that sticks with you long after you walk back … Continue reading Small Museum, Giant Dreams: A Visit to the American Space Museum

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The Ever Popular Annual Artist Studio Tours Continue

82 artists in Central Florida will once again open their private working studios to visitors for the annual Off the Beaten Path Florida Arts Tours: Off the Beaten Path Florida Arts Tours Details The East Volusia Tour includes studios in Ormond Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater, while the West Volusia tour features locations in DeLand, Lake Helen and Orange City. The Lake … Continue reading The Ever Popular Annual Artist Studio Tours Continue

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When Insurance Claims Get Complicated, Public Adjusters Step In

Understanding Insurance Claims and Their Challenges When it comes to insurance claims, many property owners do not realize there is a problem until it is already too late. Damage is often discovered months — or even years — after a storm, pipe break or fire, only to be met with confusion, delays or denials from the insurance company. That is where Trust Public Adjusting Group … Continue reading When Insurance Claims Get Complicated, Public Adjusters Step In

2026 USA Election Year

2026 Is an Election Year—Even If It’s Not Presidential

Thinking Ahead of the Next Election Far too often, we only talk about an “election year” when it’s time to vote for a new president. We pay attention for a few months, then go back into hiding for the next three and a half years. As we start this new year, I want to encourage you to stay engaged with local and state elections that … Continue reading 2026 Is an Election Year—Even If It’s Not Presidential

West Volusia: A CoolCraft Christmas

West Volusia: A CoolCraft Christmas Recap

CoolCraft Christmas 2025 Celebration Hi, I’m David, Marketing Coordinator with West Volusia Tourism, and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on how CoolCraft Christmas 2025 came together and why this year felt especially meaningful. CoolCraft Christmas is West Volusia’s annual holiday beverage showcase, bringing together local breweries, coffee roasters, tea makers, and cocktail bars for a festive celebration of craft creativity. First, a … Continue reading West Volusia: A CoolCraft Christmas Recap