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Volusia County Launches Social Services App

Do you need help finding social service agencies in Volusia County? There’s now an app for that! Volusia County has created Volusia Helps, a free app that provides up-to-date information in the palm of your hand. The app can help residents, social service providers, law enforcement, and medical professionals easily find needed resources. Users can search what they are looking for, or they can select Read More » Continue reading Volusia County Launches Social Services App

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Volusia County Schools Rezoning Rundown

My household has always felt a call to students: I teach high school science online, my husband and two housemates are on staff with a college campus ministry, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and my kids attend local schools. When we decided to move here just over 5 years ago, we specifically felt called to the students (VPK – college) and the rich history of the Midtown Read More » Continue reading Volusia County Schools Rezoning Rundown

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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 Read More » Continue reading Florida State Parks Annual Pass: Your Ticket to Outdoor Adventures

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Navigating Insurance Claims: Before & After a Storm

The timeliness of this article is impeccable. On August 22, I received a call from Sterling Scott, owner of Trust Public Adjusting Group, who is also a long-time advertiser of ours, about wanting to educate the community on hurricane claim laws, with the conversation specifically in relation to claims involved with Hurricane Ian from 2022. He informed me that if you had damage to your Read More » Continue reading Navigating Insurance Claims: Before & After a Storm

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Building Bridges of Literacy

As summer is winding down, I hope you all have enjoyed the programs at the county library branches as much as our family has! Our household loves books and sharing our love of reading with our neighborhood. That’s why we had a friend of ours build and install a Little Free Library outside of our house to pass along our books to those that may Read More » Continue reading Building Bridges of Literacy

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Fishaholic: August Report

With summer break almost over for the kids, I thought it would be a good time to talk about taking the kids fishing. They still have a few weeks before they must be back at school so don’t wait any longer. The Volusia County area offers a wide range of fishing opportunities for kids. For those without a boat, there are a ton places to Read More » Continue reading Fishaholic: August Report

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Bobby G Takes on Inlet Shores Tiki Tours

I recently had the pleasure of celebrating my friend’s birthday, island hopping around the intracoastal with Inlet Shores Tiki Tours. With Captain Mike, our birthday girl, Randie, and friends on board, we set off to enjoy the day with no set destination. First things first – the boat! Inlet Shores Tiki Cruises offers a vessel that can comfortably accommodate up to six passengers. It’s BYOB Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on Inlet Shores Tiki Tours

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Weird Florida and Unusual Local Attractions – Volusia County

Text and Featured Photo by Sherry Taylor, Discover Maps of Daytona and NSB As the third most populous state in the country and second most touristed behind California, Florida gets a surprisingly kooky rap. Contrary to the sunshine state’s moniker and popular belief, mass heat stroke is not to blame. Weird stuff happens wherever people happen. Florida’s population has skyrocketed 11 times over 1940 census Read More » Continue reading Weird Florida and Unusual Local Attractions – Volusia County

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Must-Visit Playgrounds for Kids in Volusia County Parks

Each place featured below was voted as the BEST by ECC Facebook Fans. Be sure to “Like” our page to participate next month. Volusia County, located in the heart of Florida’s Atlantic Coast, is a popular tourist destination. Known for its beautiful beaches, scenic parks, and wildlife sanctuaries, the county has much to offer to people of all ages. If you’re traveling with kids, you’ll be pleased Read More » Continue reading Must-Visit Playgrounds for Kids in Volusia County Parks

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Coastal Property Owners & FDEP Take Action Against Sea Level Rise & Erosion

Featured picture is owner, Teri Corbett, in front of Angel Inn the Sand and the revetment sea wall using TrapBags.  The combined impacts of Hurricane Ian (September 2022), Hurricane Nicole (November 2022), annual nor’easters and significant high tides to coastal properties in New Smyrna Beach was devastating. The storm surge was so strong that several coastal buildings and single-family homes were deemed “unsafe” and/or “uninhabitable.” Read More » Continue reading Coastal Property Owners & FDEP Take Action Against Sea Level Rise & Erosion

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