August hasn’t exactly been a stellar month for PR in New Smyrna Beach. Shark Bite Capital of the World The “Shark Bite Capital of the World” has been making national news, seemingly on a weekly basis, with reports of “brutal attacks”… but is this just sensationalized media or are we seeing a real uptick in bites? 2019 Shark Attacks in New Smyrna Beach To date, … Continue reading NSB in a Tizzy over “Feeding Frenzy”
*Photo courtesy of UF/IFAS Education, Training, Community Residents interested in learning about honey bees, native bees and beekeeping techniques may join the Volusia Beekeepers Association (VBA). The association, currently at 60 members, is a local network of bee enthusiasts ranging from backyard hobbyists, local equipment suppliers and commercial hive operators. Among its members is Marlin Athearn, a certified master beekeeper – one of 22 in … Continue reading The Volusia Beekeepers Association
Designs are nearly complete for improvements to three blocks on Beach Street – between Orange Avenue and Bay Street – in downtown Daytona Beach that will create a more pedestrian-oriented place for residents and visitors to enjoy the shopping and dining. Daytona Beach’s Downtown Beach Street gets a Facelift The project will be completed in phases to limit disruption of traffic and business during normal … Continue reading Beach Street’s New Streetscape
Living in Florida, we are all well aware of the plethora of theme parks in our backyard. People travel from all over the world, sometimes spending their life savings, to visit these places on vacation. It baffles me when I come across another Floridian that has never stepped foot in one of our “native” theme parks. Most, if not all, of the state’s theme parks … Continue reading Pick Your Pass
Sweet, Savory and Delicious! Find More at TheCrumbyKitchen.com It has taken 30-ish years, but I’m finally in love with honey. I’m not sure what took so long, since there are plenty of iffy foods I came around to a lot quicker. Local honey, fruity honey, honeycomb – it wasn’t until I discovered Bee Harmony Honey that I looked forward to licking it from a spoon. … Continue reading Buttermilk Fried Chicken Biscuits with Hot Honey
Boaters are asked to be on the lookout for manatees as they travel in the St. Johns River and Halifax/Indian River. These slow-moving marine mammals are frequently struck by boats, which can lead to deep wounds, internal damage and even death. Last year, 119 manatees died from boat strikes in Florida. Because manatees are often difficult to see, Debbie Wingfield, Volusia County’s manatee protection program … Continue reading Boaters Urged to Watch for Manatees
Find More at TheKetoQueens.com Easy and Low Carb Breakfast Casserole We know just as well as you do that breakfast food is the bomb. Of the many wonderful breakfast foods, french toast is definitely a classic. We have developed a recipe that reinvents the idea of boring old french toast. This low carb maple pecan french toast casserole is a fresh, new take on your traditional french … Continue reading Low Carb Maple Pecan French Toast Casserole
We are always hearing about the bees, and how they are dying, and how we’re going to die too if we don’t do something about it. I don’t know if that’s entirely true. It may be a bit of an exaggeration. But it is definitely true that growing most of our food would become difficult or impossible without the help of pollinators. Florida’s Bee Population … Continue reading Native Bees Are All The Rage
NSB Mayor Russ Owen has initiated a program to enhance the city’s services to businesses. New Smyrna Beach’s Business Outreach Program The program includes a series of monthly meetings to provide business owners with important information on available resources for business planning. The program will also research key questions with local business owners about their experience in the city, as well as interview business leaders … Continue reading City of New Smyrna Beach to Host Business Outreach Meetings
The leading cause of missed days at work is low back pain and it is no surprise as 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their life. Most people that are treated at Atlantic Wellness Center come in with low back pain. Not one gender is prevalent over the other, as men and women are affected equally. Sedentary lifestyles due … Continue reading To The Core
