FRESH FINDS AND FUN: A FARMERS MARKET ADVENTURE Farmers markets… turns out, there are way more around here than I ever realized. This month, I decided to dive in. Call it therapy, call it an excuse to eat fresher food, call it curiosity. I just wanted to see what was out there. My first push to check out the farmers market came from something a Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Gets Fresh
September is always a month of transition. The pace of summer slows, routines settle back in, and for me, this year, it has also meant focusing more on home. My husband and I celebrated our first year of marriage in April, and while owning a house is a joy, it is also a constant reminder that upkeep never really stops. Over the past several weeks, Read More » Continue reading Editor’s Letter: Celebrating the People Who Keep Our Homes Safe, Comfortable, and Beautiful
European chocolate café brings affordable luxury, community flavor to historic Canal Street A.J. Chocolate House, the European café celebrated for its handcrafted Belgian chocolates and decadent desserts, is opening its second U.S. location this September on Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach. Owners Edwin and Katherine Jablonskas introduced the brand to the U.S. in August 2023 with their first A.J. Chocolate House on Winter Park’s iconic Read More » Continue reading A.J. Chocolate House Expands with Second U.S. Location in New Smyrna Beach
FROM BEACH DAYS TO BRUNCH DATES: THE ANKLET TREND THAT’S STEALING THE SPOTLIGHT Anklets are having a serious moment right now—and honestly, it’s about time. This delicate little accessory has strutted back from the fashion graveyard, and we’re absolutely here for it. Whether you’re rocking a thin gold chain or going all in with layered charms and beads, there’s no wrong way to style your Read More » Continue reading Chain Reaction
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
Tucked away in the charming crossroads community of Barberville, the Barberville Pioneer Settlement offers a unique, immersive journey into Florida’s past. Located in West Volusia County, this living history museum invites guests to step into the daily lives of 19th- and early 20th-century Floridians—complete with hands-on experiences, historic structures, and heritage-filled events. EXPLORE A VILLAGE FULL OF STORIES Set beneath a canopy of moss-draped oaks, Read More » Continue reading West Volusia: Exploring the Barberville Pioneer Settlement
SLIDING INTO DOUBLE DIGITS: PORTER’S DAYTONA LAGOON BASH We decided to head to Daytona Lagoon to celebrate our son Porter’s 10th birthday. We grabbed our towels and swim gear and hit the road. Tiffany had booked a party package that gave us a great group rate perfect for birthdays and special events. Included in the package was our own concierge, Mia, who was there to Read More » Continue reading Bobby G at the Lagoon
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
What started as a humble kitchen experiment during the early days of the pandemic has grown into one of the area’s most beloved local bakeries. HOW IT ALL STARTED Dutch Oven Bread Co., founded by Fabio and Candice Uyttewaal in 2020, began with their sourdough starter and a whole lot of trial and error. Baking out of their home while raising two young kids, the Read More » Continue reading Rising Together: A Local Family’s Sourdough Success
You know that feeling when your kid is bouncing off the walls, it’s 97 degrees outside, and you just need somewhere to go that doesn’t involve a checkout lane or another melted popsicle in your back seat? Let me introduce you to a little slice of playtime paradise: James F. Holland Memorial Park in Palm Coast. LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY Located just a 30-45 minute drive Read More » Continue reading Holland Park: Where Imagination Meets the Outdoors
