Photos and Text by Kelsey Walters The holidays are over, winter break has come to an end, and life is returning to normal after the excitement (and chaos) of the season. If you find yourself in a wintertime rut after all the hustle and bustle searching for something to do, I have just the thing. Unlike the rest of the country huddling inside away from Read More » Continue reading Natural Wonder Meets Old Florida at Tallahassee Museum
Bobby G Takes on Karaoke Night The DJ’s voice signals the rotation is about to begin as the music starts. Are you ready? Here we go! It’s karaoke night at your favorite bar or restaurant and everyone on the list is ready, or maybe not, to put themselves out there in front of an audience and belt out their best version of their favorite song. Read More » Continue reading Karaoke Night in Volusia
Featured picture is owner, Teri Corbett, in front of Angel Inn the Sand and the revetment sea wall using TrapBags. The combined impacts of Hurricane Ian (September 2022), Hurricane Nicole (November 2022), annual nor’easters and significant high tides to coastal properties in New Smyrna Beach was devastating. The storm surge was so strong that several coastal buildings and single-family homes were deemed “unsafe” and/or “uninhabitable.” Read More » Continue reading Coastal Property Owners & FDEP Take Action Against Sea Level Rise & Erosion
Photos & Article by: Kelsey Walters While the weather outside may not be frightful this winter here in Florida, it sure is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee. The Gaylord Palms has long been known for celebrating the holidays in a big way each year, but this year is especially exciting as ICE! makes its big comeback. Read More » Continue reading ICE!, ICE!, Baby: ICE makes its Return to The Gaylord Palms
Text: Tiffany Evers // Photos: Kelsey Walters The closing of Little Drug Company on Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach sent a wave of shock through our community, with so many locals genuinely upset they would no longer be able to enjoy the classic ice cream parlor they’ve been going to since childhood. A historic building filled with so much history and so many memories. Read More » Continue reading What’s New at 412 Canal Street, NSB
It’s no secret that our family is composed of some hardcore animal lovers. We have a small wolf pack of dogs in our home, and Avery (and maybe me, too) wants to bring home just about any animal she meets. We spend our summers raising tadpoles, hatching butterfly cocoons and catching frogs and every bug under the Florida sun. We visit animal sanctuaries and experiences Read More » Continue reading Rooting for Fall @ Rooterville Animal Sanctuary
When you shop at Cap’n Lu’s you can feel confident that you’re getting the highest quality pet food on the beachside in New Smyrna Beach! Inside Look with Cap’n Lu’s Q: Tell us the story behind opening your pet shop. What inspired you to open in New Smyrna Beach and how did you come up with the name? A: My last dog, Tony, passed from Read More » Continue reading Get to Know NSB’s Specialty Pet Store
On September 17 and 18, 2022 the Seawalk Pavilion, located oceanfront in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, hosted the second annual Florida Fin Fest. The festival was a free 2-day event with a focus on educating the public about ocean conservation, shark awareness and sustainability. The event benefits OCEARCH at Jacksonville University, a nonprofit dedicated to research, education and outreach to accelerate the ocean’s return to balance. Read More » Continue reading Florida Fin Fest hits Jacksonville
Spooky Season is a big deal in the Walters family. We are dead serious about Halloween and all the creepy fun that comes with it. Florida may not get a traditional fall like they do up north, but we’re no strangers to the fun activities that come with Autumn. While its name may be deceiving, Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest is the place to be this Read More » Continue reading Oh, my Gourd – It’s Fall!
Ocean Properties & Management Inc. (OPM), located at 3500 South Atlantic Ave in New Smyrna Beach (NSB), would like to recognize an outstanding individual at the company. John Davidson, 49, born and raised in NSB, works as a call coordinator on the second floor of the Ocean Properties plaza. He has been managing the reception area, directing the phone system and greeting customers for the Read More » Continue reading Congratulations! John Davidson Celebrating 25 Years at Ocean Properties & Management
