Former NHL player Steven Oleksy, husband of Brooke Hogan, is listed as an active qualified candidate for Edgewater mayor in 2026, according to Volusia County public election records. Continue reading Steven Oleksy, Former NHL Player and Brooke Hogan’s Husband, Running for Edgewater Mayor in 2026
March felt like someone hit the fast-forward button. The weather finally turned, Spring Break rolled in, Bike Week took over, and just like that, the calendar was packed. If you were trying to “ease into” the season, that ship has sailed. And honestly? April isn’t slowing down either. One of the biggest things we look forward to every year is Jeep Beach, and we’re incredibly Read More » Continue reading Editor’s Letter: Rolling Into April at Full Speed
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, the Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) officially closed its buildings to daily public admission, marking the end of an era, and the beginning of an ambitious transformation into the future home of The Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, Science & History, also known as TheBrown. In the final days leading up to closure, the Museum Read More » Continue reading The Museum of Arts & Sciences Closes Public Access, Begins Next Chapter Toward “The Brown”
What Is the Florida Black Bear Kids Fishing Event All About The Florida Black Bear National Scenic Byway invites families to a fun and educational Kids Fishing Event on Saturday, April 11 at Essex Seafood House (1360 West, 1360 FL-40, Pierson, FL 32180). The event will begin at 9:00 a.m., and fishing activities will wrap up at 11:00 a.m., followed by a complimentary hot dog lunch Read More » Continue reading Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway to Host Kids Fishing Event at Essex Seafood House
As a parent trying to keep a child entertained over the summer and make sure they are well taken care of, sometimes planning can be overwhelming. This event is loaded with important information from dozens of family-friendly resources and fun summer programs to help with that process. We have tons of free fun in store! Activities include face painting, balloon animals, axe throwing, games, meet Read More » Continue reading The KidFest & Camp Fair comes to Daytona Beach in April!
Boating is an extremely enjoyable activity, whether you fish, tow, surf or just hang out at the sandbar. However, things can and will go awry. A recent incident reminded me that being prepared is more than having a life vest and first aid kit. A Cautionary Tale On a crisp Sunday morning, I got a call from the dockmaster at our marina. Our 23-foot center Read More » Continue reading Sh!t…Things Happen – Be Prepared
Understanding the NSB Real Estate Market Listen, let’s get honest about what it actually takes to navigate real estate in a place as unique as New Smyrna Beach. You aren’t just looking for a house with a view; you are making one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions of your life in a coastal market that has its own set of rules, from salt Read More » Continue reading Coastal Advantage: The Value of a Realtor® in New Smyrna Beach
Inside the Early Hours Before the Doors Open At Dutch Oven, our mornings start at 3:00 AM. In Edgewater at our production site, sourdough bread that was mixed the day before gets baked off first. Boules, sandwich loaves, baguettes and loaf of the day. Bagels are shaped by hand, boiled and baked. Someone is baking and filling pastries or frosting cinnamon rolls. We’re checking numbers, Read More » Continue reading Dutch Oven Bread Co.: Our 5-9 Before Your 9-5
We’re officially stepping into hat season — and this time, it’s personal If you know me, you know I’ve always been a hat girl. Not because I was hiding. Not because I didn’t feel like doing my hair — OK, sometimes maybe a little — but because a hat finishes a look in a way nothing else can. It frames you. It defines you. It Read More » Continue reading Crown Yourself
The Fear Behind Unfiled Insurance Claims As the owner of Trust Public Adjusting Group and an advocate for policyholders for over a decade, I continue to see one of the most damaging misconceptions in the insurance world: homeowners are afraid to file legitimate claims. The two fears I hear constantly are, “My premiums will go up,” or “My insurance company will drop me.” Let me Read More » Continue reading Dispelling the Biggest Insurance Myth: Why Filing a Claim Won’t Raise Your Rates or Get You Dropped
