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Blog, Inside Look, Volusia

Meghaphone Marketing: Elevating Visual Storytelling

Meghan Hughes, a local female entrepreneur, has been making a significant impact with her venture, Meghaphone Marketing, over the last 6 years. Let’s dive into the world of Meghaphone Marketing. A PASSION FOR VIDEOGRAPHY AND MARKETING Meghaphone Marketing was founded by Meghan Hughes in 2017, a talented individual who has spent her life both in front of and behind the camera. This background has given Read More » Continue reading Meghaphone Marketing: Elevating Visual Storytelling

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Blog, Music, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

Meet Local Musician & Surfer Lucy Spotts

A Vibrant Soul Making Waves in our Community As the editor of the East Coast Current, one of the most rewarding aspects of my job is getting to connect with the incredible individuals who make up our community. I am always thrilled when readers reach out to share their stories, and it was through one such interaction that I had the pleasure of meeting Lucy Read More » Continue reading Meet Local Musician & Surfer Lucy Spotts

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Blog, Community, Local Updates and Information, New Smyrna Beach, News, Volusia

Rising UP: City of New Smyrna Beach Receives FEMA Grant to Elevate At-Risk Homes

Cruising around the city of New Smyrna Beach (NSB), citizens and visitors are spotting elevated homes. The whole single-family structures, including the garage, are raised, resting on concrete columns. The electrical and mechanical equipment, like the air conditioner, are also elevated outside the home. The homes were approved for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Since Hurricane Irma (2017), the Read More » Continue reading Rising UP: City of New Smyrna Beach Receives FEMA Grant to Elevate At-Risk Homes

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Blog, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

Foundation of Friendship & Fierce Competition: Southeast Volusia Soccer Club Surf Tournament Team

Players on the “05 Surf Tournament Team” at the Southeast Volusia Soccer Club (SVSC) have focus and drive for winning long-term. The soccer team, made up of 18 players with ages ranging from 15 years old to 17 years old, has members that have been playing together for over a decade. The team has built a reputation in the community and competes exclusively in tournament Read More » Continue reading Foundation of Friendship & Fierce Competition: Southeast Volusia Soccer Club Surf Tournament Team

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Blog, Inside Look, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

Buddy Davenport State Farm: 46 Years in the Making

There is something so special about living in a small town like New Smyrna Beach. From residents to business owners to visitors, there is a strong sense of community that holds us all together. A place where locals genuinely support locals, and the passion about protecting our little piece of paradise is at the top of everybody’s list.  It’s the type of small town where Read More » Continue reading Buddy Davenport State Farm: 46 Years in the Making

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New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

Canal Street Rooted In History

Submitted By: Skip Barnes  Canal Street is a great street in the great downtown area in New Smyrna Beach. In 1980, as the area was experiencing a lot of change, population was about 12,000 and growing. They were making four lanes out of State Road 44 and the Burger Chef at U.S. 1 and West Canal Street had just burned down. This once bustling railroad Read More » Continue reading Canal Street Rooted In History

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Blog, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, News, Ormond Beach, Volusia

It’s Time For A Clean Beach – No Butts About It

*The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the East Coast Current. Protecting Florida’s Beaches I’m an opinion writer. I examine facts and evidence, and then arrive at my conclusions (which are mostly negative), and then I share those screeds here for you to peruse, digest and, hopefully, form your own independent Read More » Continue reading It’s Time For A Clean Beach – No Butts About It

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