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

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Daytona Beach, Volusia

City of Daytona Beach Shores Temporarily Waives Local Building Permit Fees for Damage Caused by Hurricane Ian

The City of Daytona Beach Shores is temporarily waiving local building permit fees for reconstruction or repairs needed because of damage caused by Hurricane Ian. The Daytona Beach Shores City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing the temporary fee waiver for storm-related damage. The waiver will be in place through Nov. 10 but may be extended for major reconstruction or repair projects. The fee … Continue reading City of Daytona Beach Shores Temporarily Waives Local Building Permit Fees for Damage Caused by Hurricane Ian

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Blog, New Smyrna Beach, News, Volusia

Construction Begins on North Causeway

Bridge improvements to the North Causeway movable bridge, also known as the Coronado Beach Bridge, George Musson Bridge, in New Smyrna Beach have started.  The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) determined the electrical submarine cables and additional minor electrical upgrades were necessary for the bridge’s continued operation. Quinn Construction, Inc is listed as the contractor performing the work. According to the project flyer, construction cost … Continue reading Construction Begins on North Causeway

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Daytona Beach, News, Volusia

On-Campus Housing Coming to Daytona State College

Photo provided by Daytona State College On April 15, 2021, Daytona State College (DSC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new student residence hall at the Daytona Beach campus. Construction plans call for a four-story building with accommodations for approximately 250 students. The project is planned for completion in August 2022.  New Dorm Residences Coming to Daytona State College According to a February news release, … Continue reading On-Campus Housing Coming to Daytona State College

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News, Ormond Beach, Volusia

Can the Ormond Beach Loop Be Saved?

Plantation Oaks, a retirement community located in Ormond Beach, Florida, north of U.S. Highway 1 alongside Interstate 95, is receiving opposition from concerned citizens for an expansion that was approved almost two decades ago. The expansion would include up to 669 new single family homes by the Ormond Beach Scenic Loop and Trail (OSLT). According to the website Change.org, a petition was created with over … Continue reading Can the Ormond Beach Loop Be Saved?

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Blog, New Smyrna Beach, News, Volusia

NSB Housing Authority – 70 Years Serving The Community

According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, an advocacy group for low income families in the United States, average monthly fair market rent in Volusia county is $850 for a one-bedroom and $1475 for a three- bedroom. As one can imagine, homes in desirable locations, like beachside and walkable neighborhoods, rent averages are much higher. Low Income Housing Essential in New Smyrna Beach Area … Continue reading NSB Housing Authority – 70 Years Serving The Community

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Blog, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

The Cost of Going Green

I wanted to share a personal experience this month in order to bring awareness to homeownership reality and how any knowledgeable consumer can make a mistake. My husband and I recently hired a company, with a high-rating on Better Business Bureau and four to five star online reviews, to install energy efficient products in our home. The experience has been disappointing and has caused my … Continue reading The Cost of Going Green

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New Smyrna Beach, News, Volusia

New & Improved Chisholm Elementary

A Result of Voter Approved Half-Cent Sales Tax Families with students that attend Chisholm Elementary, located at 557 Ronnoc Lane in New Smyrna Beach, are having an exciting school year. Students have moved from the original school building, first opened in 1954, into a brand new state-of-the-art school. The $20.8 million project began in June 2018 and was recently completed late summer 2019. The students … Continue reading New & Improved Chisholm Elementary

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Community, Events, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

City of NSB to Break Ground on City Hall Annex Project

The city of New Smyrna Beach will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its City Hall Annex project at 214 Sams Ave. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m. NSB Breaks Ground on City Hall Annex THURSDAY The project involves renovation of the “weeping mortar” building just north of NSB’s historic city hall located at 210 Sams Ave. and finishing the adjacent vacant lot currently used … Continue reading City of NSB to Break Ground on City Hall Annex Project

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Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Volusia

Cleaning Up After The Storm

AFTER THE STORM – Hurricane Dorian Please separate storm debris into these categories: HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE Perishable items, such as food and normal household waste, will be collected by your regular garbage service provider. This type of garbage will have priority service. Service may be interrupted due to road closures. Normal recycling collection will resume as soon as possible, but all other services have priority. YARD … Continue reading Cleaning Up After The Storm

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