How Coronado Day School is Showing Up for the Next Generation In a town like New Smyrna Beach, progress doesn’t mean replacing the past, it means honoring it while creating room for the next generation to grow. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Coronado Day School, an outreach ministry of Coronado Community United Methodist Church, welcomed families, church members, and community leaders, including Mayor Fred Cleveland, Read More » Continue reading Generations Growing
Where to Try Curling in Central Florida While the 2026 Winter Olympics just ended, did you know there is a place in the Orlando area where you can continue the spirit of the games year-round? I recently joined some friends at the Ice Factory of Central Florida (2221 Partin Settlement Rd., Kissimmee) to take a “Learn to Curl” class with the Orlando Curling Club. It Read More » Continue reading Florida Curling: Winter Olympics Curling in Central Florida
Authentic Philly Flavor with a New Smyrna Beach Vibe Sunny days are back in New Smyrna Beach, and whether you’re visiting for a getaway or you’re a local soaking up the season, Philly Pizza Authority is ready to feed the fun. A longtime local favorite located at 634 E. Third Ave., Philly Pizza Authority serves up authentic Philly inspired flavors with a laid-back beachside vibe. Read More » Continue reading Two Chefs. One Roof. Endless Flavor. Philly Pizza.
A Canal Street bakery with loyal fans and fresh-baked favorites A Canal Street bakery with loyal fans and fresh-baked favorites. Two years ago, I stood inside the production space of Dutch Oven Bread Co. in Edgewater with flour on my hands, learning how Fabio and Candice Uyttewaal turn water, flour and salt into something people line up for. It was hands-on, humbling and gave me Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Breaks Bread
A Celebration of Seniors, Style, and Community Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care recently hosted its highly anticipated Models & Milestones runway event, welcoming more than 150 guests for an afternoon of fashion, family, and philanthropy —and raising $2,400 for the Alzheimer’s Association. With standing room only, residents and their loved ones filled the room with energy and excitement as they cheered on this Read More » Continue reading Paradise Pointe Hosts “Models & Milestones” — Raising $2,400 for the Alzheimer’s Association
Cold Weather Fishing The past few months have been filled with much colder weather than normal. This has helped and hurt the fishing in both ways. This past month’s cold front made for extreme low temperatures which killed many snook, trout and tarpon. On the flip side the amount of redfish schools have been massive, both in the lagoon and backwaters. The redfish have been Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
2026 has really thrown us a loop. Thirty degrees in the morning and 70 in the afternoon? What in the world is going on? As we head into March, it’s finally starting to warm up a little — knock on wood. I don’t want to jinx us. Beach days, outdoor events and festival season are right within reach, and I am more than ready. In Read More » Continue reading Editor’s Letter: Warmer Days and a Little Friendly Competition
Nearly three years ago, Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care opened its doors with a vision rooted not in trends or expansion plans, but in love, experience, and a deeply personal calling. As Paradise Pointe prepares to celebrate its third anniversary this February, the Ormond Beach community reflects on a senior living community born from one woman’s journey as both a nurse and a Read More » Continue reading Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Celebrates Three Years of Compassionate,Nurse-Led Care in Ormond Beach
Watch Central Florida history come to life through dramatic court case reenactments, cast your vote as a member of the jury, and hear our historian reveal weird and wacky legal tales from our region’s past. Between courtroom sessions, enjoy games, themed cocktails, photo ops, and special activities throughout the galleries. Experience our 1927 courthouse like never before during this adult-focused evening. Whether you’re a history Read More » Continue reading History After Dark: Case Closed!
Over the years there have been contentious exchanges between sailors and power boaters. Sailors often think they possess superior skills compared to those that operate power boats. Which is somewhat true, a sailor must know how to use the wind to get from point A to point B. Power boaters just point. However, all boating, whether power or sail, requires unique knowledge and skills to Read More » Continue reading Blow Boaters Vs Stinkpots
