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2026 Easter and Spring Events in Volusia County

Celebrate the season with our ultimate guide to Easter and Spring Events in Volusia County, your go-to resource for egg hunts, spring festivals, Easter brunches, family-friendly activities, and community celebrations throughout the area. From beachfront festivities in Daytona Beach to charming small-town events in New Smyrna Beach, historic gatherings in DeLand, and scenic spring celebrations in Ormond Beach, there’s something for everyone this season. Whether you’re Read More » Continue reading 2026 Easter and Spring Events in Volusia County

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2025 New Year’s Eve/Day Events in Volusia County

The celebration doesn’t stop when Christmas ends — Volusia County rings in the New Year with high-energy parties, elegant dinners, live music, fireworks, and family-friendly countdowns from Daytona Beach to New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, DeLand, and beyond. This New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day guide highlights the best ways to welcome 2026, from beachfront fireworks and midnight ball drops to daytime celebrations, brunches, Read More » Continue reading 2025 New Year’s Eve/Day Events in Volusia County

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Bobby G Back in Ponce Inlet

Tucked right next to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, at the very end of the penninsula, sits the Marine Science Center — a shady little paradise under a canopy of palms and twisted oaks. We’d never been before, so we decided to bring the kids and check it out. Tiffany and Bailey’s tickets were $8 each, Porter’s was only $5 for a kid’s ticket, and mine Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Back in Ponce Inlet

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Stay Connected in Volusia County: Essential Resources

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

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Ponce Inlet Community Center: A Place to Gather, Celebrate, and Thrive

The Ponce Inlet Community Center is a welcoming gathering place at the heart of Ponce Inlet, dedicated to fostering connection, wellness, and community spirit. Its mission is to offer a friendly and accessible space where people can participate in yoga and exercise classes, health and safety seminars, social events, a farmers market every Sunday from September through June, and important town meetings. Starting this fall, Read More » Continue reading Ponce Inlet Community Center: A Place to Gather, Celebrate, and Thrive

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Local Spotlight: Cruising the Coastline on a Daytona Segway Tour

My very first conversation for this magazine was titled “We Live Where You Vacation,” and highlighted activities in the area that may seem catered to tourists but can—and should—be embraced by locals. This past June, I had the opportunity to play tourist in the Ponce Inlet area on a Segway experience and want to share some of the highlights! Daytona Segway is a locally owned Read More » Continue reading Local Spotlight: Cruising the Coastline on a Daytona Segway Tour

Honor Their Legacy: Join the Effort to Expand the Ponce Inlet Veterans Memorial

PONCE INLET VETERANS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION’S MISSION Since its formation in 2010, the Ponce Inlet Veterans Memorial Association’s mission has been to ensure there will always be a special place in Ponce Inlet to honor our veterans. Dedicated in 2011, the memorial has been successful in that mission by recognizing veterans – even back to the Revolutionary War. In 2014, however, all pavers leading to and Read More » Continue reading Honor Their Legacy: Join the Effort to Expand the Ponce Inlet Veterans Memorial

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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 Ponce Inlet Watersports & Daytona Beach Parasail

Summer is right around the corner, and Tiffany and I were looking for something fun to do with our son, Porter. We landed on parasailing—something I had never done before. Porter said he didn’t want to try it; it looked scary to him. He said he’d just come along for the boat ride. Fair enough. DAYTONA PARASAILING We reached out to Daytona Parasail and made Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on Ponce Inlet Watersports & Daytona Beach Parasail

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Beachfront Traditions

Beach Rentals & Refreshments of Volusia County: Local Legacy and Service on the Sand Volusia County’s beaches are known for their golden sands, warm surf—and for the friendly, familiar faces that have served locals and visitors alike for generations. Behind the umbrella-lined shorelines and food stands is Beach Rentals & Refreshments of Volusia County (BR&R), a locally operated organization that manages a network of 38 Read More » Continue reading Beachfront Traditions