Month: July 2019

Arts, Events, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

Atlantic Center for the Arts Welcomes Creature to Harris Theater Stage

Creature, the comic play by Heidi Schreck set in medieval England, is coming to the Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna Beach August 15 – 18 with three evening performances and two matinées. The Art Center is located at 1414 Art Center Avenue in New Smyrna Beach. New Play at Atlantic Center for the Arts this August The play is produced by Positively … Continue reading Atlantic Center for the Arts Welcomes Creature to Harris Theater Stage

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Blog, New Smyrna Beach, News, Volusia

New Smyrna Beach Murals

Beautifying the City and Building Community New Smyrna Beach (NSB) is enhancing its art culture around town. Murals, artwork painted directly on a wall, are making the city more colorful. The murals are located in community hotspots along Flagler Avenue and in historic downtown on Canal Street. Volusia County also commissioned an artist to create a mural within Smyrna Dunes Park. Mural in Progress in … Continue reading New Smyrna Beach Murals

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Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Restaurants, Taste, Volusia

5 Best Burgers in Town

Nothing says “summer” quite like a hot, juicy burger fresh off the grill! You can find plenty of tasty burgers in Volusia County, but here are the top five spots the locals go to beef it up.  Ask A Local: Best Burgers in Volusia County Each place featured below was voted as the BEST by ECC Facebook Fans. Be sure to “Like” our page to … Continue reading 5 Best Burgers in Town

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Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, Health, New Smyrna Beach, News, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Volusia

Fight the Bite

The torrential rains that doused Volusia County in June helped to green up our lawns and replenish our water supply, but the after-effects are on their way – in swarms. Heavy Rain, Warm Weather Usher in Mosquitoes The most affected areas include Oak Hill, Edgewater and New Smyrna Beach. Volusia County Mosquito Control is responding as quickly as possible by air and ground to resolve … Continue reading Fight the Bite

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Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, Health, New Smyrna Beach, News, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Volusia

Florida Hemp Bill Signed Into Law

On June 25, 2019, SB 1020, the state hemp legislation was signed into law. Florida Signs New Hemp Bill Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offered the following statement, “Tonight’s hemp bill signing marks a transformation in Florida, and a critical step on the journey to creating a green industrial revolution, strengthening agriculture with an alternative crop of the future, and expanding access to safe, quality CBD … Continue reading Florida Hemp Bill Signed Into Law

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Activities, Community, Daytona Beach, Edgewater, Events, Food & Drink, Music, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Volusia

Independence Day Celebrations

Firecracker Festival  WED JUL 3 @ 5 – 10 PM  Earl Brown Park, DeLand  Family festival with live music, food trucks, games and activities and fireworks display.  Red, White & Brew WED JUL 3 @ 6 – 11 PM Main Street, Daytona Beach Street Party in Celebration of Our Nations Independence Day! Come Dressed in Your Best Red, White and Blue Attire and Hats. Coke … Continue reading Independence Day Celebrations

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Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, News, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Volusia

New Texting While Driving Law Takes Effect

A new texting while driving law begins today, July 1, 2019, in Florida Texting while driving has been illegal in Florida for years as a secondary offense. Meaning officers could only conduct a traffic stop if they observed another traffic violation and subsequent to that violation also observed you texting and driving. Effective July 1, 2019 Florida’s new Texting & Driving Law will make texting … Continue reading New Texting While Driving Law Takes Effect

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