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Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, Volusia, West Volusia

Must-Visit Playgrounds for Kids in Volusia County Parks

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

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News, Volusia, West Volusia

Local Film Now Available for Rental 

The inaugural Reel Deal Film Festival was held on September 30, 2021. The festival attracted submissions from over 40 countries and most of the United States. The Premiere Party kick off, A Taste of New Smyrna, screened the world premiere of “My Invisible Husband,” directed by Brent Eite and produced by Shelley Lynch (pictured above). The film shares the story of Shelley’s healing journey after Read More » Continue reading Local Film Now Available for Rental 

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Daytona Beach, Inside Look, Volusia

Get to Know: Michael Zaharios III

People who work with Michael gain both the knowing and the feeling of how to realize their inner entrepreneur potential.  “I believe in a world where everyone embraces their inner entrepreneur to unlock a higher level of our fullest potential. I’m blessed to say I have successfully unlocked my inner entrepreneur and it has provided me with a mindset of taking action to gain positive results in Read More » Continue reading Get to Know: Michael Zaharios III

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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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Health, Inside Look, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

INSIDE LOOK: Cutting EDGE Oils

Q: What inspired you to open Cutting EDGE Oils in New Smyrna Beach? A: Back in 2012, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. I am happy to say that I’ve been cancer free for coming up on eight years now. After my cancer, I was put on so many different anxiety and sleeping medications and after years of being on them, I just started looking Read More » Continue reading INSIDE LOOK: Cutting EDGE Oils

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New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Restaurants, Taste, Volusia

Ask A Local: BEST ICE CREAM & FROZEN TREATS

Each place featured below was voted as the BEST by ECC Facebook Fans. Be sure to “Like” our page to participate next month.  I scream, you scream… These five ice cream spots are serving up a great way to beat the heat and have the locals screaming for more. Here’s where Volusia County goes to get their freeze on!  NEIGHBORS ICE CREAM PARLOR & GENERAL Read More » Continue reading Ask A Local: BEST ICE CREAM & FROZEN TREATS

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Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Volusia

Ask A Local: BEST BAIT & TACKLE SHOP

More than ever, Volusia County residents are enjoying the outdoors! Here are the locals’ top five favorite places to head for fishing gear, bait and tackle before hitting the water for a beautiful day of fishing.  Each place featured below was voted as the BEST by ECC Facebook Fans. Be sure to “Like” our page to participate next month.  1. DONALD’S BAIT AND TACKLE  96 Read More » Continue reading Ask A Local: BEST BAIT & TACKLE SHOP

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Inside Look, New Smyrna Beach, Taste, Volusia

INSIDE LOOK: The Florida Local

Q&A with Co-Owners Alonda McCarty & Chelsea Preston Interview by Tiffany Evers // Photos by Kelsey Walters Q: When did you open your doors? A: June 2019 Q: What exactly is The Florida Local? A: The Florida Local is a happy little sip and shop artisan market and specialty coffee bar focused on selling Florida-made products and brands. We represent over 50 different artisans from Read More » Continue reading INSIDE LOOK: The Florida Local

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

Local Author Publishes New Novel

Savage House is a story of whit, and ultimately making your own luck, even when dealt an unsteady hand. After vacationing in the Caribbean, August returns home to find his landlady’s fortune has gone missing, and the only lead he can sniff out is a relative. August quickly snoops around and discovers the relative is in trouble with the LasVegas mafia. It is pay or die. Read More » Continue reading Local Author Publishes New Novel

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Inside Look, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia

INSIDE LOOK: Trolling Lines with Local Anglers

Interviews by Tiffany Evers // Photos by Kelsey Walters Patrick “Tupat” Eichstaedt  Licenses Carried: Fishing / Snook  Facebook: Patrick Eichstaedt (Personal) / Tupat’s Hawaiian Poke Sauce (Business)  Instagram: @TheRealTupat  Website: Tupats.com  Contact Info: (386) 405-7599 // Tupat@mac.com  Business Name: Tupat’s Hawaiian Poke Sauce  Q: What type of fishing do you specialize in?  A: I specialize in all backwater fishing from my Pau Hana Big EZ Read More » Continue reading INSIDE LOOK: Trolling Lines with Local Anglers

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