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What February Brings for Backwater Anglers Bringing in the new year has brought in a very hot bite — and the fish are definitely cooperating. Redfish, trout, and snook are stacked up in schools around large pods of mullet, finger mullet, and shrimp. Water clarity right now is outstanding, making for excellent sight fishing. My good friend Dave McKinnon and I have been on a Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
It’s officially winter time with some moments of spring still lingering. The weather hasn’t quite decided what it’s doing yet! One thing is for sure the bite is hotter than ever! Holiday Fishing The Holiday season is family time and that means fishing time as well! My brother Hopper is in town with his two kids and we have been having a blast taking our Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
Free Association Board Member Certification Classes Wright & Casey, P.A., is hosting a free CONDO Board Certification course designed to address the most critical aspects of day-to-day condominium association operations and will cover fundamental concepts of Florida Statutes Chapter 718 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. The FREE event will take place at The Brannon Center, located at 105 S. Read More » Continue reading Free Association Board Member Certification Classes presented by Wright & Casey, P.A., at The Brannon Center, New Smyrna Beach
The New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors® recently celebrated the accomplishments and service of members who exemplify the best of the Realtor® profession. This year’s awards recognized individuals whose dedication, advocacy, and community spirit uplift both the Board and the Southeast Volusia community. Meet the 2025 NSBBOR®Award Recipients The Good Neighbor Award went to Chris Botting, honoring his commitment to youth programs. As founder of Read More » Continue reading Celebrating the 2025 NSBBOR®Award Recipients
What’s Biting This Winter Winter is closing in with a handful of cold days mixed with mostly warm ones, and the fishing has been top-notch. As the colder weather creeps in, expect much clearer water, tighter schools of fish, and bigger bait pods pushing through the backwaters. This is my favorite time of year, as visibility is at its best and artificial bait fishing really Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
NSBBR® 2026 Board of Directors The New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors® is proud to welcome an exceptional group of leaders as our 2026 Board of Directors. These dedicated professionals will guide our organization with vision, expertise, and a commitment to supporting our members and community. Heading this dynamic team is Scott Steger as President, with Peter Cottrell serving as President-Elect and Jana Urchuk as Read More » Continue reading Announcing the 2026 Board of Directors
Meet Brittny Olsen: The Heart Behind The Rusty Spur’s Trail Adventures If you’re looking for a Florida adventure that feels like a true escape without straying too far from home, a trail ride with The Rusty Spur is just the ticket. Locally owned and based in New Smyrna Beach, this family-owned business, led by Brittny Olsen, offers far more than your average horseback ride. From Read More » Continue reading Giddy Up and Go: Horseback Riding with The Rusty Spur
Community Outrage Sparks Change in Local Ghost Tour Commercial ghost tours are common in historic cities across the nation. But last month, a ghost tour company advertised a decades-old homicide as the “Nightmare on Live Oak” and planned to include details of the cold case on one of their tours through New Smyrna Beach. Dating back to 1991, the still-unsolved homicide of Jennifer Duffy remains Read More » Continue reading Ghost Tour Revises Content After Community Pushback
REMEMBERING A LEGEND I’m dedicating this report to the late, great Flip Pallot! He was a genuine, kind-hearted, and amazing human being—not to mention one of the best anglers this planet has ever known. I had the chance to meet Flip years ago and later worked with him on various projects. I was hired by Jordan Kahn to help film Uncharted, a story about the Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
Staying informed is the first step to being an engaged local in Volusia County. Whether you’re checking county and city newsletters, signing up for community events, monitoring emergency alerts or following reliable community media, there are plenty of ways to stay connected. These resources are designed to keep residents informed, involved and ready to take action when needed. Continue reading Stay Connected in Volusia County: Essential Resources
