Congratulations on 100th Issue Milestone! In a momentous occasion, East Coast Current magazine is proudly commemorating the publication of its 100th issue. Since February 2015, the magazine has featured insightful community highlights. As a writer and a part of this landmark achievement, I want to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the co-owners, Tiffany Evers and Kelsey Walters. As I celebrate the magazine’s 100th issue and … Continue reading Page 8, Since Day One
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
Here’s How to Avoid It People who make up the real estate market include home buyers, sellers and their Realtor®. In Florida, Realtors work as transaction brokers, unless the customer and broker agree to establish a single agent or no brokerage relationship in writing. As a transaction broker, the Realtor can guide both parties, sometimes simultaneously, through the transaction to get to the closing table. … Continue reading Did You Know Your Realtor Can Fire You?
Over the past couple of years, it seemed like every home in Volusia County was selling within a few days of hitting the market. According to the New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors’ monthly market detail for January and February 2023, the number of days from listing to contract has extraordinarily increased when compared to last year. When considering the local market report’s median and … Continue reading Volusia Homes: The Dos and Don’ts of Selling Quickly
Volusia County residents and business owners are still working on rebuilding from the 2022 hurricane season. Insurance policies have a hurricane deductible, an amount the policyholder is responsible to pay their carrier before the insurance company can issue any payment caused by a hurricane. It is typically equivalent to some percentage of the value of the property. What many property owners might not know is … Continue reading Rebuilding & Recovery: Important Homeowner’s Insurance Info
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 … Continue reading Foundation of Friendship & Fierce Competition: Southeast Volusia Soccer Club Surf Tournament Team
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.” … Continue reading Coastal Property Owners & FDEP Take Action Against Sea Level Rise & Erosion
Featured images provided by City of New Smyrna Beach The six-month Atlantic hurricane season ended on November 30, 2022. During the 2022 season, the Atlantic was quiet throughout August for the first time in 15 years. However, on November 10, 2022, Hurricane Nicole formed and was a direct hit in Volusia County. This is the third hurricane to hit Florida in November since such records … Continue reading Hurricane Nicole Impacts on Volusia County
On September 17 and 18, 2022 the Seawalk Pavilion, located oceanfront in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, hosted the second annual Florida Fin Fest. The festival was a free 2-day event with a focus on educating the public about ocean conservation, shark awareness and sustainability. The event benefits OCEARCH at Jacksonville University, a nonprofit dedicated to research, education and outreach to accelerate the ocean’s return to balance. … Continue reading Florida Fin Fest hits Jacksonville
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
