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.
All Text & Photos Provided by Patrick “Tupat” Eichstaedt @TheRealTupat May’s weather has been windy and warm with some thunderstorms here and there, but the bite has still stayed steady! The hot weather is coming and the top water bite is starting to heat up as well. Live bait is moving in the creeks and the fish are aggressive and hungry. I recently lost the biggest … Continue reading Backwater Report
If you’re searching for family-friendly activities to enjoy this weekend, Volusia County has several events to choose from that are perfect for kids. Make lasting memories with your little ones by participating in these exciting happenings. There’s a FREE Admission “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” Movie outdoor screening at Port Orange City Center. Don’t miss out on the fun-filled weekend! This information is evolving … Continue reading This Week: Events in Volusia (6/5 – 6/11)
Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division is sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program from June 5 through Aug. 11 to provide free breakfast and lunch meals for children ages 18 and under. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides nutritionally balanced meals during summer break when schools are closed. The following sites will serve meals Monday through Friday unless otherwise indicated. All sites … Continue reading 63 sites to participate in summer food service program
Volusia County Public Libraries are thrilled to announce an array of engaging and educational programming for children and teens this summer. With activities designed to be fun-filled and informative, it’s the perfect opportunity for young minds to thrive during the break. Kids and teens in grades Kindergarten through highschool can look forward to the highly anticipated summer reading challenge, “All Together Now,” taking place from … Continue reading Beat Summer Brain Drain With Library Activities For Teens & Kids
It’s that time of year again – the Atlantic Hurricane Season is here, starting on June 1 and continuing through November 30. As we prepare ourselves for potential storms and their aftermath, it’s important to ensure that we have more than just the bare minimum supplies to sustain us during a hurricane. We need to be equipped with enough provisions to endure what could be … Continue reading It’s Time to Assemble Your Hurricane Disaster Supplies
Cruising around the city of New Smyrna Beach (NSB), citizens and visitors are spotting elevated homes. The whole single-family structures, including the garage, are raised, resting on concrete columns. The electrical and mechanical equipment, like the air conditioner, are also elevated outside the home. The homes were approved for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Since Hurricane Irma (2017), the … Continue reading Rising UP: City of New Smyrna Beach Receives FEMA Grant to Elevate At-Risk Homes
The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Pioneer and Louise Lakes in Deltona and Bonita Lake in DeBary. This is in response to a water sample taken on April 5. The public should exercise caution in and around these lakes. Blue-green algae are a type of bacteria that is common … Continue reading Blue-Green Algae Alert Issued For Several West Volusia Lakes
The City of New Smyrna Beach will receive $1 million in state funding to help clean up canals surrounding Pine Island and Aqua Golf, two centrally located mainland communities that saw some homes flooded with 4 feet of storm surge during Hurricane Ian last September. First dug in the 1950s, the canals have experienced considerable vegetation and sediment buildup over the years with no documented … Continue reading New Smyrna Beach receiving $1 million to help clear flood-prone canals
Sea turtle nesting season began May 1, and Volusia County officials are asking residents, visitors and businesses to help protect natural habitat by observing all nesting season laws and regulations. The beaches of Volusia County are home to several species of endangered or threatened sea turtles. Each year, sea turtles nest on Florida beaches from May 1 through October 31. Endangered sea turtles emerge from … Continue reading Sea Turtle Nesting Season Underway
If you find yourself with some free time on the weekend and you happen to be in Volusia County, you’re in luck! These are just a few of the fantastic events taking place throughout the week. This information is evolving and will be updated as more info and events become available. Information has been provided by the city, county or by individual event pages. If … Continue reading This Week: Events in Volusia (5/29 – 6/4)
