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.
Over the years there have been contentious exchanges between sailors and power boaters. Sailors often think they possess superior skills compared to those that operate power boats. Which is somewhat true, a sailor must know how to use the wind to get from point A to point B. Power boaters just point. However, all boating, whether power or sail, requires unique knowledge and skills to Read More » Continue reading Blow Boaters Vs Stinkpots
2025 Milestones The New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors® made meaningful progress in 2025 through a strong focus on member engagement, professional development, innovation, and community involvement. These accomplishments reflect the Association’s commitment to delivering value while strengthening connections among members and within the community. Throughout the year, NSBBOR® expanded leadership and communication efforts with initiatives such as Leadership Taster, the Ambassador Program, the Making Read More » Continue reading NSBBOR® Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments and 2026 Goals
As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year that was full of both visible milestones and quieter, deeply meaningful victories. This was the year we renovated our bakery, opened the doors to our long-awaited retail space, grew our team, and refined our products into something we’re truly proud of (while still learning every day). Entrepreneurship, Family, and Personal Growth It’s Read More » Continue reading Thank You, 2025: A Letter from Dutch Oven Bread Co.
Insights from Local and State Real Estate Experts Nationally, housing economists are pointing to 2026 as a year of recovery. According to National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, easing mortgage rates, improving affordability, and growing inventory are expected to bring more buyers back into the market. Florida is already showing early signs of that shift, with buyer activity rebounding late in 2025 Read More » Continue reading Real Estate Update: A Look at the 2026 Housing Market in Volusia County
Love, Laughter and the Little Things that Matter Valentine’s Day hits a little differently depending on who you’re talking to, and after hearing from a few couples, one thing is clear: there’s no rulebook. It’s shaped by habits, humor, kids, timing, and sometimes just a simple gesture. I went into Toni & Joe’s Patio in NSB and realized pretty quickly it was a great opportunity Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Talks Love
My husband and I have been together for six years now and are coming up on two years of marriage in April. One thing we’ve done from the beginning—and something we still prioritize—is dating each other. Not in a big, over-the-top way. Just intentionally. Life is busy. Our schedules are almost opposite. I work weekdays, he works nights and weekends. So our dates are rarely Read More » Continue reading Editor’s Letter: Still Dating After “I Do”
Christmas Cruise: Laughs, History, and Doing Nothing Tiffany and I started our Christmas cruise by getting up earlier than we wanted and pointing the car toward Miami, already in vacation mode even though the sun wasn’t fully on board yet. Somewhere along the way I missed the exit. Normally that’s just annoying, but this time it turned into a win. We were hungry, so we Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Sets Sail
Understanding Insurance Claims and Their Challenges When it comes to insurance claims, many property owners do not realize there is a problem until it is already too late. Damage is often discovered months — or even years — after a storm, pipe break or fire, only to be met with confusion, delays or denials from the insurance company. That is where Trust Public Adjusting Group Read More » Continue reading When Insurance Claims Get Complicated, Public Adjusters Step In
Thinking Ahead of the Next Election Far too often, we only talk about an “election year” when it’s time to vote for a new president. We pay attention for a few months, then go back into hiding for the next three and a half years. As we start this new year, I want to encourage you to stay engaged with local and state elections that Read More » Continue reading 2026 Is an Election Year—Even If It’s Not Presidential
NSBBOR® Distributes Thanksgiving Baskets in Southeast Volusia The New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors® continued its tradition of giving back this Thanksgiving season through a meaningful initiative led by the Special Events Committee. On Monday, November 24th, volunteers came together to pack and distribute 180 Thanksgiving baskets for families in the Southeast Volusia community. Basket pickup took place at the Knights of Columbus building on Read More » Continue reading Bringing Thanksgiving Home: NSBBOR® Supports Local Families
