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Local Surfer Earns Another Championship Title

Braeden Kopec Wins First Collegiate Surf Title for Stetson Local resident Braeden Kopec recently provided Stetson University with its first collegiate surfing title in the school’s history. The NSSA East Coast Collegiate Surfing Championships were held in New Smyrna Beach in early May. Kopec is a two-time NSSA National Champion, and now an 11-time east coast NSSA Champion with his recent win bringing his overall Read More » Continue reading Local Surfer Earns Another Championship Title

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Bobby G Takes on a Bet

An Epic Battle of College Pride Between Two Bartenders with Iron-Clad Allegiances Florida State Seminoles fan VS Florida Gators enthusiast In the heart of New Smyrna Beach, at the iconic Peanuts Sports Bar and Grill, a rivalry was born. It wasn’t just any rivalry; it was an epic battle of college pride between two bartenders with iron-clad allegiances. On one side was me, Bobby G, Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on a Bet

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Local Surfer Wins Two National Titles

Braeden Kopec of Ponce Inlet recently returned from Huntington Beach, California where he competed in the NSSA National Surfing Championships and he brought two national titles home with him! His trip to California brings his total overall number of Championship event wins to twenty-one. Prior to the Huntington event Braeden competed in the Interscholastic National Championships held at Salt Creek Beach where, as team captain, Read More » Continue reading Local Surfer Wins Two National Titles

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NSB’s First Semi-Pro Soccer Team: NSB Current Football Club

New Smyrna Beach, Florida is now home to its first and only local semi-professional soccer team, the NSB Current FC (New Smyrna Beach Current Football Club). This groundbreaking team is poised to invigorate the local sports scene, offering a new avenue for local talent to flourish and bring exciting soccer action to the community. The ultimate goal for the club is to become a professional Read More » Continue reading NSB’s First Semi-Pro Soccer Team: NSB Current Football Club

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Activities, Community, Events, New Smyrna Beach, Sports, Volusia, West Volusia

The Event: A One-Day Sports Competition for All Ages

Save the date for Saturday, May 11, 2024, when The Event makes its highly-anticipated return to the New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex multipurpose field, situated at 1800 Turnbull Bay Road. Get ready for a day filled with family-friendly competition, camaraderie and unwavering community support. Open to participants of all ages, The Event 2024 is a one-day competition that invites everyone to showcase their skills and Read More » Continue reading The Event: A One-Day Sports Competition for All Ages

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Bobby G Takes on the NSB Shuffleboard Courts

You won’t believe it, but I dove headfirst into the world of shuffleboard down at the NSB Flagler Avenue courts. And let me tell you, it was more than just sliding pucks around. I stumbled upon the Coronado/Mainland Shuffleboard Club, where I met some characters straight out of a shuffleboard saga. They regaled me with tales of the club’s legendary past and even let me Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on the NSB Shuffleboard Courts

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Beyond the Treadmill: Unique Exercise Options in Volusia

Often the hardest part of any new exercise routine is knowing where to start. What kind of workout is right for me? What activities should I do to reach my health goals? The first thought may be to sign up for a gym membership just to at least have a building where you know you’ll do your exercise. While this is certainly fine and encouraged Read More » Continue reading Beyond the Treadmill: Unique Exercise Options in Volusia

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THE EVENT: For our friends who left us too soon 

Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ the NSB Sports Complex I had a conversation recently about what it meant to leave behind a legacy. Of course, there is the literal definition, meaning the actual items we leave behind when we pass, like our homes, cars and personal possessions. But then there is something far greater. Something that lives longer than we Read More » Continue reading THE EVENT: For our friends who left us too soon 

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