Wright & Casey, P.A.
Education and Lectures, New Smyrna Beach

Free Association Board Member Certification Classes presented by Wright & Casey, P.A., at The Brannon Center, New Smyrna Beach

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

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The Brown
Arts, Daytona Beach, Local Updates and Information

Museum of Arts & Sciences Reveals New Name, New Brand, and Visionary Plans for Its Future Campus

The future has a new name. From Hidden Gem to Crown Jewel: Welcome to The Brown. Around the world, the most iconic museums are known by names that carry legacy, vision, and cultural power. The Guggenheim. The Getty. The Pérez. These institutions were once known by entirely different names, but, over time, their identitie evolved to reflect the transformational philanthropy and bold futures that shaped them. Read More » Continue reading Museum of Arts & Sciences Reveals New Name, New Brand, and Visionary Plans for Its Future Campus

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CoolCraft Christmas West Volusia
Events, West Volusia

CoolCraft Christmas Transforms West Volusia into a Winter Wonderland

As no two snowflakes are the same, no two CoolCraft Christmas beverages are the same. Get ready to step into a Winter Wonderland all across West Volusia. West Volusia Tourism’s award winning CoolCraft Christmas returns for its fourth year with a month long celebration of handcrafted holiday beverages from more than 20 local breweries, coffee shops, wineries, ice cream shops, and cocktail lounges. From Black Read More » Continue reading CoolCraft Christmas Transforms West Volusia into a Winter Wonderland

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Travel

Bobby G on Vacation: A Four-Day Reset in Birmingham, Alabama

We took off from Orlando for a quick four-day getaway to Birmingham, Alabama — Tiffany, Porter and Bailey seeing it all for the first time. The flight was smooth, barely an hour and a half, and just long enough for Tiffany and me to squeeze in a Christmas rom-com. I insisted I didn’t cry… I did. I blamed it on the altitude and refused further Read More » Continue reading Bobby G on Vacation: A Four-Day Reset in Birmingham, Alabama

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Blog

Winter Weather in Florida: The Hidden Risk of Freezing Pipes

Florida isn’t known for harsh winters, but every year cold fronts sweep through our state and drop temperatures low enough to create real problems for homeowners. One of the most common—and costly—winter-weather losses we see at Trust Public Adjusting Group is damage caused by freezing pipes. How Frozen Pipes Cause Damage When water freezes, it expands. Inside a pipe, that expansion creates extreme pressure, often Read More » Continue reading Winter Weather in Florida: The Hidden Risk of Freezing Pipes

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Blog, New Smyrna Beach

Celebrating the 2025 NSBBOR®Award Recipients

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

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Magic of Lights at Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, Events, Holly Hill

Creating Our Florida Holiday Traditions

I grew up in southeastern Ohio where there were very clear seasons and traditions that align with weather-based activities: apple picking, raking fall leaves, sledding down a snowy hill, cutting down a Christmas tree from the farm. While I will admit the temperature and humidity here in Florida has gone down a bit, it still feels like a tamer version of summer nearly year-round. Due Read More » Continue reading Creating Our Florida Holiday Traditions

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Backwater Fishing Report
Fishing

Backwater Fishing Report

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

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Winter Wonders & Festive Lights: Embracing the Holiday Season in West Volusia
Events, West Volusia

Winter Wonders & Festive Lights: Embracing the Holiday Season in West Volusia

The holiday season is one of the most enchanting times to visit West Volusia. From historic downtown streets decked in lights to festive performances, craft fairs, and family traditions, December brings out the very best of this vibrant community. Holiday Entertainment Holiday entertainment takes center stage throughout December, beginning with Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn at the historic Athens Theatre now through December 14. This heartwarming Read More » Continue reading Winter Wonders & Festive Lights: Embracing the Holiday Season in West Volusia

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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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