As a resident of Volusia County, Florida, you may be wondering where the best nurseries are located. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available to you when it comes to finding high-quality plants for your home or garden. With the fall gardening season approaching, and more people staying at home than ever, locals are looking to spruce up their yards and gardens. If you are Read More » Continue reading Top 5 Best Nurseries in Volusia County
Article by: Kelsey Walters // Photos by: Equestrian Adventures Picturesque beaches are Florida’s calling card – keeping tourists and locals alike flocking to the sandy shores all year long. Walking the beach is nothing new to most Floridians, however this past month, we decided to explore the shore a little differently… Equestrian Adventures of Florida offers a unique beach experience – all from horseback. These Read More » Continue reading Experience Florida’s Beaches in a New Way: Horseback Riding with Equestrian Adventures
After four years of living in Daytona Beach, I feel like I’m finally starting to get the hang of where to go and where not to go during each season or event. For example, during the NASCAR races, it’s best to stay further east, away from the Speedway and ONE DAYTONA. During Bike Week, it’s the opposite! With all that said, I’ve found that there Read More » Continue reading We Live Where You Vacation
Each place featured below was voted as the BEST by ECC Facebook Fans. Be sure to “Like” our page to participate next month. Volusia County, located in the heart of Florida’s Atlantic Coast, is a popular tourist destination. Known for its beautiful beaches, scenic parks, and wildlife sanctuaries, the county has much to offer to people of all ages. If you’re traveling with kids, you’ll be pleased Read More » Continue reading Must-Visit Playgrounds for Kids in Volusia County Parks
Photos and Text by Kelsey Walters The holidays are over, winter break has come to an end, and life is returning to normal after the excitement (and chaos) of the season. If you find yourself in a wintertime rut after all the hustle and bustle searching for something to do, I have just the thing. Unlike the rest of the country huddling inside away from Read More » Continue reading Natural Wonder Meets Old Florida at Tallahassee Museum
Featured picture is owner, Teri Corbett, in front of Angel Inn the Sand and the revetment sea wall using TrapBags. The combined impacts of Hurricane Ian (September 2022), Hurricane Nicole (November 2022), annual nor’easters and significant high tides to coastal properties in New Smyrna Beach was devastating. The storm surge was so strong that several coastal buildings and single-family homes were deemed “unsafe” and/or “uninhabitable.” Read More » Continue reading Coastal Property Owners & FDEP Take Action Against Sea Level Rise & Erosion
Photos & Article by: Kelsey Walters While the weather outside may not be frightful this winter here in Florida, it sure is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee. The Gaylord Palms has long been known for celebrating the holidays in a big way each year, but this year is especially exciting as ICE! makes its big comeback. Read More » Continue reading ICE!, ICE!, Baby: ICE makes its Return to The Gaylord Palms
Text: Tiffany Evers // Photos: Kelsey Walters The closing of Little Drug Company on Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach sent a wave of shock through our community, with so many locals genuinely upset they would no longer be able to enjoy the classic ice cream parlor they’ve been going to since childhood. A historic building filled with so much history and so many memories. Read More » Continue reading What’s New at 412 Canal Street, NSB
It’s no secret that our family is composed of some hardcore animal lovers. We have a small wolf pack of dogs in our home, and Avery (and maybe me, too) wants to bring home just about any animal she meets. We spend our summers raising tadpoles, hatching butterfly cocoons and catching frogs and every bug under the Florida sun. We visit animal sanctuaries and experiences Read More » Continue reading Rooting for Fall @ Rooterville Animal Sanctuary
When you shop at Cap’n Lu’s you can feel confident that you’re getting the highest quality pet food on the beachside in New Smyrna Beach! Inside Look with Cap’n Lu’s Q: Tell us the story behind opening your pet shop. What inspired you to open in New Smyrna Beach and how did you come up with the name? A: My last dog, Tony, passed from Read More » Continue reading Get to Know NSB’s Specialty Pet Store
