Rising UP: City of New Smyrna Beach Receives FEMA Grant to Elevate At-Risk Homes

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

EDGEFest Kicks Off Summer with Fun Events

Get ready to kick off summer with a lineup of exciting events brought to you by the city of Edgewater! It’s Summer Time Pool Party The last day of school for our local students is Friday, June 2, 2023. What better way to celebrate the end of a unique and challenging school year than with a pool party? The EDGEfest It’s Summer Time Pool Party … Continue reading EDGEFest Kicks Off Summer with Fun Events

This Week: Events in Volusia (5/29 – 6/4)

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)

Salute, Celebrate, and Cherish: Your Guide to Memorial Day 2023 Happenings in Volusia County

Honoring Heroes and Celebrating Freedom in Volusia County! Join us for an unforgettable Memorial Day filled with meaningful tributes and festivities that commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of our fallen heroes. Use this guide as your golden ticket to an extraordinary lineup of events as we remember all those who have fallen in the line of duty. This information is evolving and will be updated … Continue reading Salute, Celebrate, and Cherish: Your Guide to Memorial Day 2023 Happenings in Volusia County

This Week: Events in Volusia (5/22 – 5/28)

Calling all adventure-seeking families! Get ready for an action-packed weekend in Volusia County; your ultimate destination for an unforgettable weekend getaway. 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 you have any questions, please direct them to the organizers of the events. **EVENT INFORMATION … Continue reading This Week: Events in Volusia (5/22 – 5/28)

This Week: Events in Volusia (5/15 – 5/21)

If you’re looking for things to do with your family this weekend, the Volusia County area has several events to choose from, including tons of fun for spring. Don’t miss out on the fun this weekend! 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 (5/15 – 5/21)

Gear Up for Safety: Snag Your Free Disaster Resource Kits at Old Fort Park on May 20th!

Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity awarded $18,750 grant from State Farm Edgewater – Southeast Volusia (SEV) Habitat for Humanity is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a $18,750 grant from State Farm to help repair homes in the Southeast Volusia County area damaged by the recent hurricanes. This long term recovery grant is part of State Farm’s Good Neighbor program, which helps … Continue reading Gear Up for Safety: Snag Your Free Disaster Resource Kits at Old Fort Park on May 20th!

As Seen on TV!

If you were around Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach last summer, you probably heard about the occasional Guy Fieri sightings across the cities! The Food Network star was touring restaurants in the area for his show, “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and causing quite a stir in the Facebook Foodie group that I’m a part of online. While many of the places he visited got … Continue reading As Seen on TV!

Bonnet Springs Park – Lakeland, FL

This past October, Lakeland and the surrounding central Florida community was gifted with the new addition of a sprawling park. While this park is free to enter and open to the public, it is unique in that it is a privately developed public park that depends solely on public support. Located on 168 acres of what was once the heart of Lakeland’s developing infrastructure, the … Continue reading Bonnet Springs Park – Lakeland, FL

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Celebrate Mother’s Day this Weekend in Edgewater

The city of Edgewater is hosting the EDGEfest Mother’s Day event on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Whistle Stop Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  There will be music, food, vendors, arts and crafts. You can even make a gift for Mom! EdgeFest is a year round series of events held monthly in the City of Edgewater. Each event includes a variety of activities … Continue reading Celebrate Mother’s Day this Weekend in Edgewater