NSB invites public to weigh in on proposed Washington Street improvements

Washington Street plays an important role in New Smyrna Beach as the most direct connection between U.S. 1 and North Causeway. All are invited to learn about and weigh in on a proposed streetscape project that includes undergrounding power lines, removing unsightly poles and other utility components, beautifying street lights and landscaping, enhancing sidewalks and crosswalks, and upgrading water main and stormwater infrastructure when city … Continue reading NSB invites public to weigh in on proposed Washington Street improvements

This Week: Events in Volusia (11/13 – 11/19)

Become a part of the holiday magic in Volusia County! Start your week with The Stetson Mansion Christmas Spectacular Holiday Home Tour in Deland! Bring on your beats and moves for the 11th Annual New Smyrna Beach Rock & Roll Music Festival. You’ll also get the chance to enjoy the 200-foot-long Enchanting Tunnel of Lights in Daytona Beach! **EVENT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND RESTRICTIONS … Continue reading This Week: Events in Volusia (11/13 – 11/19)

Thanksgiving Tales: Turkey TV Dinners and Oyster Escapades

I have written so many stories over the years about Thanksgiving that I found myself struggling for a new idea. We all get the point of the holiday, and the general menu, but I think we need to take more time to pause and reflect. I decided to Google “Thanksgiving 1960” (my birth year) and I was really surprised to see it was a historical … Continue reading Thanksgiving Tales: Turkey TV Dinners and Oyster Escapades

2023 Holiday Gift Guide

The countdown to the holidays has begun! Celebrate the season with these great gift-giving ideas. Lunch & Dinner Cruises aboard The Barbara Lee – Historic Sanford The Rivership Barbara-Lee is an authentic sternwheel paddleboat. The 105-foot ship was built in 1986 and was refurbished and then brought to historic Sanford. The ship has 5 decks and you can charter part or all of the ship … Continue reading 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Edgewater Christmas Parade Features NEW Route

This year’s annual Christmas Parade is on Saturday, December 9. There will be a new location for this year’s Christmas Parade. It will begin at 10 a.m. at 30th Street/Roberts Road and Hibiscus Drive and will proceed west to Silver Palm Drive. Viewing will be available from both sides of 30th Street/Roberts Road.Parking will be available at: There will be a mandatory group leader/driver meeting … Continue reading Edgewater Christmas Parade Features NEW Route

Florida State Parks Annual Pass: Your Ticket to Outdoor Adventures

If you love the outdoors and good deals, then you’ll be excited to know that Florida State Parks annual passes are half-off now until January 13, 2024! The passes cover your daily admissions fees to parks all over Florida and start when you buy it, so no need to wait until the new year. My family bought one last year that we thoroughly enjoyed and … Continue reading Florida State Parks Annual Pass: Your Ticket to Outdoor Adventures

The Sandlot Movie Cast Members Reunite in Southeast Volusia for a Weekend of Events

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Sandlot movie with an epic weekend you won’t want to miss. The Table 2 Committee, in collaboration with the East Coast Current, has organized “The Sandlot Reunion Weekend” set for Friday, December 15, and Saturday, December 16, 2023. Get ready for an action-packed weekend full of nostalgia, fun, and of course raising money for local youth sports programs. PRIVATE … Continue reading The Sandlot Movie Cast Members Reunite in Southeast Volusia for a Weekend of Events

Beneath the Sunshine State

Unearthing the Hidden Wonders of the Withlacoochee Cave System Deep within the heart of Florida’s natural wonderland, a subterranean realm of breathtaking beauty and mystery lies concealed beneath the surface. The Withlacoochee State Forest, known for its pristine landscapes and diverse ecosystems, harbors a hidden gem that has captured the imaginations of adventurers and explorers for generations: the Withlacoochee State Forest cave system. While the … Continue reading Beneath the Sunshine State

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2023 Volusia County Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Looking for details on New Year’s Eve events? Click here! Looking for delicious food at a local establishment to celebrate the holidays? Don’t want to cook this year? These restaurants in Volusia County area are advertising that they will be open for sit-down dinners, to-go orders, grab and go meals and specials. Looking for fun holiday activities, including parade schedules, where to view lights, holiday … Continue reading 2023 Volusia County Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

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2023-2024 New Year’s Eve Events in Volusia County

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 IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. VISITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK WITH EVENT ORGANIZERS DIRECTLY FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.** Follow … Continue reading 2023-2024 New Year’s Eve Events in Volusia County