Author: Kelsey Walters

Editor's Letter header image featuring Tom the Mimi and Jeep Beach cover of April issue
Blog, Volusia

Editor’s Letter: Rolling Into April at Full Speed

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

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Daytona Beach, Local Updates and Information, Volusia

The Museum of Arts & Sciences Closes Public Access, Begins Next Chapter Toward “The Brown”

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”

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A glowing winged unicorn sculpture surrounded by illuminated flowers and butterflies at the Illumi-Nature light festival display at Brevard Zoo at night.
Activities, Arts, Events, Travel

Illumi-Nature Springs to Life at Brevard Zoo

More than 1,000 larger-than-life whimsical illuminated sculptures will light up Brevard Zoo this spring for a new nighttime event called Illumi-Nature. This experience will be held 7-10 p.m. daily from March 13 to March 29 before moving to select Thursdays-Sundays from April 2 to May 10 from 7-10 p.m. Illumi-Nature will be powered by LuminoCity Festival, the New York based company that has drawn more Read More » Continue reading Illumi-Nature Springs to Life at Brevard Zoo

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West Volusia
Blog, DeLand, Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, West Volusia

20 Essential Ways to Experience West Volusia like a Local (For $10 or Less!)

Tucked between the glow of Orlando and the high-speed hum of Daytona lies West Volusia County, a pocket of the Sunshine State where time seems to slow down. Here, luxury isn’t found in the emerald stillness of a natural spring or the preserved brick-lined charm of America’s best Main Street. From the Artisan Alley of DeLand to the quiet thrill of a manatee sighting, the Read More » Continue reading 20 Essential Ways to Experience West Volusia like a Local (For $10 or Less!)

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Paradise Pointe founder and family
Blog, Community, Events, Fashion, Ormond Beach, Volusia

Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Celebrates Three Years of Compassionate,Nurse-Led Care in Ormond Beach

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

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Join the 2nd Annual Women of God In Unity Working Together Conference on June 20, 2026 in Deltona, FL. Faith, unity, and empowerment for women.
Community, Education and Lectures, Events, Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, West Volusia

The 2nd Annual Women of God In Unity Working Together Conference Returns to Deltona, Florida

Women from across Florida and beyond are invited to gather for a powerful afternoon of faith, fellowship, and empowerment at The 2nd Annual Women of God In Unity Working Together Conference. This uplifting women’s conference will take place Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Deltona High School in Deltona, Florida. Hosted by Christians Merging Together Ministry, this annual event is designed to unite women of faith, Read More » Continue reading The 2nd Annual Women of God In Unity Working Together Conference Returns to Deltona, Florida

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pictures of women featured in the article with text reading A Lesson in Community and Compassion, Remembering Jenny Duffy
Blog, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

Ghost Tour Revises Content After Community Pushback

Community Outrage Sparks Change in Local Ghost Tour Commercial ghost tours are common in historic cities across the nation. But last month, a ghost tour company advertised a decades-old homicide as the “Nightmare on Live Oak” and planned to include details of the cold case on one of their tours through New Smyrna Beach. Dating back to 1991, the still-unsolved homicide of Jennifer Duffy remains Read More » Continue reading Ghost Tour Revises Content After Community Pushback

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Deering park community headliner photo Deering Park Growth Challenges and Community Concerns
Blog, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, News, Volusia

Deering Park Development: Growth, Challenges, and Community Concerns

On Friday, April 11, 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the first phase of Deering Park North and Deering Park Center, located at the south corner of 442 and west of Interstate 95 in Edgewater. Currently, there is a welcome center onsite. The Edgewater communities cover 6,349 acres, with over 4,000 acres set aside for permanent conservation. Construction is slated to begin in mid-2025 Read More » Continue reading Deering Park Development: Growth, Challenges, and Community Concerns

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Arts, Blog, Events, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

Wind & Water: Robinson Day’s Showcase at 2gallaghers Art Studio

On May 23, 2024, 2gallaghers Art Studio gallery, located in the Coquina Plaza at 100 N Cooper Ave, New Smyrna Beach (NSB), Florida, hosted its first art exhibit event, titled Wind & Water. The event featured long-time local, surfer and artist, Etsy.com/shop/RobinsonDay. Day, a seasoned carpenter known for his craftsmanship, has gained recognition in the community as a self-taught professional artist. Over 25 original pieces Read More » Continue reading Wind & Water: Robinson Day’s Showcase at 2gallaghers Art Studio

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Activities, Taste, Travel

Ever After U-Pick Farms – Blueberry & Peach Farms in Mims Open for Picking for a Short Time

Blueberry & Peach Farms in Mims, Florida All photos by Kelsey Walters // Property of East Coast Current To me, nothing announces the arrival of warm weather more than fresh fruit, and what better way to get that produce to your table than to pick it yourself? Being well into spring with summer rapidly approaching, Floridians have been getting our share of warmth for a Read More » Continue reading Ever After U-Pick Farms – Blueberry & Peach Farms in Mims Open for Picking for a Short Time

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