Category: Blog
Here you will find a collection of articles published in the East Coast Current magazine.
We print 10,000 hard copies each month that are distributed throughout Volusia County and we work with a handful of talented local freelance writers who have an on-going column published each month.
If you are interested in submitting an article for consideration you can email the Editor, Tiffany Evers, at ECCurrentEditor@gmail.com.
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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Boating is an extremely enjoyable activity, whether you fish, tow, surf or just hang out at the sandbar. However, things can and will go awry. A recent incident reminded me that being prepared is more than having a life vest and first aid kit. A Cautionary Tale On a crisp Sunday morning, I got a call from the dockmaster at our marina. Our 23-foot center Read More » Continue reading Sh!t…Things Happen – Be Prepared
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Understanding the NSB Real Estate Market Listen, let’s get honest about what it actually takes to navigate real estate in a place as unique as New Smyrna Beach. You aren’t just looking for a house with a view; you are making one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions of your life in a coastal market that has its own set of rules, from salt Read More » Continue reading Coastal Advantage: The Value of a Realtor® in New Smyrna Beach
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The Fear Behind Unfiled Insurance Claims As the owner of Trust Public Adjusting Group and an advocate for policyholders for over a decade, I continue to see one of the most damaging misconceptions in the insurance world: homeowners are afraid to file legitimate claims. The two fears I hear constantly are, “My premiums will go up,” or “My insurance company will drop me.” Let me Read More » Continue reading Dispelling the Biggest Insurance Myth: Why Filing a Claim Won’t Raise Your Rates or Get You Dropped
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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
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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
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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 a real appreciation for the craft behind every loaf. This Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Breaks Bread
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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
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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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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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