Category: Volusia

Editor's Letter header image featuring Tom the Mimi and Jeep Beach cover of April issue
Blog, Volusia

Editor’s Letter: Rolling Into April at Full Speed

March felt like someone hit the fast-forward button. The weather finally turned, Spring Break rolled in, Bike Week took over, and just like that, the calendar was packed. If you were trying to “ease into” the season, that ship has sailed. And honestly? April isn’t slowing down either. One of the biggest things we look forward to every year is Jeep Beach, and we’re incredibly Read More » Continue reading Editor’s Letter: Rolling Into April at Full Speed

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Daytona Beach, Local Updates and Information, Volusia

The Museum of Arts & Sciences Closes Public Access, Begins Next Chapter Toward “The Brown”

At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, the Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) officially closed its buildings to daily public admission, marking the end of an era, and the beginning of an ambitious transformation into the future home of The Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, Science & History, also known as TheBrown. In the final days leading up to closure, the Museum Read More » Continue reading The Museum of Arts & Sciences Closes Public Access, Begins Next Chapter Toward “The Brown”

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Ponce Inlet March 2026 Tide Report
Activities, Community, Events, Ormond Beach, Volusia

Paradise Pointe Hosts “Models & Milestones” — Raising $2,400 for the Alzheimer’s Association

A Celebration of Seniors, Style, and Community Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care recently hosted its highly anticipated Models & Milestones runway event, welcoming more than 150 guests for an afternoon of fashion, family, and philanthropy —and raising $2,400 for the Alzheimer’s Association. With standing room only, residents and their loved ones filled the room with energy and excitement as they cheered on this Read More » Continue reading Paradise Pointe Hosts “Models & Milestones” — Raising $2,400 for the Alzheimer’s Association

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Blog, Events, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

Editor’s Letter: Warmer Days and a Little Friendly Competition

2026 has really thrown us a loop. Thirty degrees in the morning and 70 in the afternoon? What in the world is going on? As we head into March, it’s finally starting to warm up a little — knock on wood. I don’t want to jinx us. Beach days, outdoor events and festival season are right within reach, and I am more than ready. In Read More » Continue reading Editor’s Letter: Warmer Days and a Little Friendly Competition

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Paradise Pointe founder and family
Blog, Community, Events, Fashion, Ormond Beach, Volusia

Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Celebrates Three Years of Compassionate,Nurse-Led Care in Ormond Beach

Nearly three years ago, Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care opened its doors with a vision rooted not in trends or expansion plans, but in love, experience, and a deeply personal calling. As Paradise Pointe prepares to celebrate its third anniversary this February, the Ormond Beach community reflects on a senior living community born from one woman’s journey as both a nurse and a Read More » Continue reading Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Celebrates Three Years of Compassionate,Nurse-Led Care in Ormond Beach

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Real Estate Update: A Look at the 2026 Housing Market in Volusia County
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Real Estate Update: A Look at the 2026 Housing Market in Volusia County

Insights from Local and State Real Estate Experts Nationally, housing economists are pointing to 2026 as a year of recovery. According to National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, easing mortgage rates, improving affordability, and growing inventory are expected to bring more buyers back into the market. Florida is already showing early signs of that shift, with buyer activity rebounding late in 2025 Read More » Continue reading Real Estate Update: A Look at the 2026 Housing Market in Volusia County

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Galentine’s Vibes Around Volusia
Activities, Events, Food & Drink, Volusia

Galentine’s Vibes Around Volusia

Celebrating Female Friendship While most of us know Valentine’s Day, I love the growing trend in the past 10-15 years of Galentine’s Day! Leslie Knope from the show “Parks and Recreation” demonstrated the power of female support and sisterhood rather than romance by explaining, “Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and Read More » Continue reading Galentine’s Vibes Around Volusia

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Editor’s Letter: Still Dating After “I Do”
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Editor’s Letter: Still Dating After “I Do”

My husband and I have been together for six years now and are coming up on two years of marriage in April. One thing we’ve done from the beginning—and something we still prioritize—is dating each other. Not in a big, over-the-top way. Just intentionally. Life is busy. Our schedules are almost opposite. I work weekdays, he works nights and weekends. So our dates are rarely Read More » Continue reading Editor’s Letter: Still Dating After “I Do”

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Sterling Scott
Local Updates and Information, Volusia

Florida Freezes

Protecting Your Property from Burst Pipes This Winter When temperatures unexpectedly dip in Florida, most property owners aren’t thinking about frozen pipes. They’re thinking, “It won’t get that cold here.” Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for freezing weather to cause serious water damage. At Trust Public Adjusting Group, we see it every year. A brief overnight freeze can turn into a major insurance claim within Read More » Continue reading Florida Freezes

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Votran
Local Updates and Information, Volusia

Changes to Votran: What Happens When the Bus Stops Coming

VoRide in Volusia County Volusia County is preparing to eliminate several long-standing Votran bus routes and shift riders to VoRide, a tech-based, on-demand microtransit system powered by Uber Transit. The change, planned for early 2026, is raising concerns among riders who depend most on traditional public transportation. Under the proposal, multiple east and west side routes would be replaced by VoRide, which requires riders to Read More » Continue reading Changes to Votran: What Happens When the Bus Stops Coming

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