grilled shrimp and seared tuna steak atop bed of rice with vegetables

INSIDE LOOK: Riverpark Terrace

302 South Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach 32168 // RiverparkTerrace.com Interview by Tiffany Yancey // Photos by Kelsey Walters From the moment you step onto the property at Riverpark Terrace you are surrounded by natural beauty. Follow the winding brick pathway to the heart of the venue and you escape into a tropical garden with beautiful flowers and fragrances and the wafting smells of divine Read More » Continue reading INSIDE LOOK: Riverpark Terrace

Abundant Health Day Spa float pod in white tiled room

INSIDE LOOK: Abundant Health Day Spa

Where Relaxation Meets Wellness  Interview with Owner Cindi Flanagan by Tiffany Yancey // Photos by Kelsey Walters Q: When did Abundant Health Day Spa first open and what is your mission? A: I acquired Abundant Health Day Spa in November 2013. It had already been here about 10 years. I visited the spa and saw a vision of what it could be. I had been in Read More » Continue reading INSIDE LOOK: Abundant Health Day Spa

blue plate of fried buffalo shrimp with lettuce, patrons in background at bar

INSIDE LOOK: Boston’s Fish House

Q: Boston’s has been a staple in our community since 2000, evolving and expanding, what is new lately? A: The original owner, standards, and recipes are back. We have done a comprehensive remodel of the kitchen, dinning room, and have added a full bar now to accompany the full table service. Our customers really appreciate that their old reliable is back, but has turned into a Read More » Continue reading INSIDE LOOK: Boston’s Fish House

array of healthy meal choices in trays

INSIDE LOOK: After Body Meals

Interview with Founder and CEO Kirk Girdley By Tiffany Yancey // Photos of Kirk by Kelsey Walters My first interview with Kirk, founder and CEO of After Body Meals (ABM), ran in the September 2017 issue of ECC. He had been in business for only two years and just opened a storefront in South Daytona. ABM has continued to grow and we thought it was Read More » Continue reading INSIDE LOOK: After Body Meals

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Business Profile w/ The Posh Pineapple

By Tiffany Yancey // Photos by Kelsey Walters  Q: Where are you originally from and what brought you to New Smyrna Beach? A: I was born in Sanford, FL and I am a fifth generation Floridian! My family has lived in NSB for decades, going back to my great grandparents. We had a second home here for 15 years. Then six years ago, pineapples started Read More » Continue reading Business Profile w/ The Posh Pineapple

Recording Studio Opens in NSB

Volusia County is home to so many talented musicians and now they have the ability to create and record their masterpieces in an inspiring environment, without leaving home! Bable Blue Recording Studio is located at 803 E. 23rd Avenue in New Smyrna Beach and is open to anyone looking to take the next step artistically. Whether you are in a band, or are a solo Read More » Continue reading Recording Studio Opens in NSB

Know Your Property Rights: Illegal Vacation Rentals

by Mimi McKee Know the laws of short-term rentals in Volusia County Short-term rentals have become a mainstay of the tourism industry in Volusia County, and with the rise of Airbnb and VRBO.com, there has been a rise of short-term rentals in all parts of the country, in all kinds of neighborhood settings. The websites allow users to book nightly, weekly and monthly stays. Volusia Read More » Continue reading Know Your Property Rights: Illegal Vacation Rentals

City and County Monthly Meetings

Volusia County’s city and county meeting schedule Volusia County Round Table 12 – 1:30 PM monthly in the Dennis McGee Room (second level) of Daytona Beach International Airport. The group, which consists of one member each from Volusia’s cities and county government, meets monthly to discuss countywide issues and concerns. The Volusia County Councils host the meetings. Volusia County Government will provide lunch for the designated members of the Read More » Continue reading City and County Monthly Meetings