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 … Continue reading Top 5 Best Nurseries in Volusia County
The Lyonia Environmental Center (LEC) offers insights into Volusia County’s fragile ecosystems through hands-on displays and educational programs. It’s part of the Deltona regional Library complex at 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. The center’s environmental specialists and volunteers promote an understanding of the county’s natural environment, the heritage it sustains, and the challenges it faces. Admission is always free! NEW Hours of Operation (as of Friday, October 1, 2021): … Continue reading Nature and Environmental Events with the Lyonia Environmental Center
Text by Kelsey Walters // Photos by Kelsey and Scott Walters With cooler temps and sunny days combining to create the perfect weather, Floridians are flocking to the outdoors this time of year. We aren’t the only ones enjoying the break from the heat. Wildlife everywhere are rejoicing in the milder weather and getting more and more active. All this means that it’s zoo season! … Continue reading Where the Wild Things Are: Brevard Zoo
All photos by Kelsey Walters Orlando and the surrounding areas have no shortage of things for tourists and locals to explore. In fact, it can be pretty overwhelming when deciding what park to visit, where to dine and what to do in between to maximize your vacation, or staycation. Given its close proximity, Orlando loves to flock to our beaches, and in turn, Volusians spend … Continue reading Come Sail Away: Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
Photos by Kelsey & Scott Walters Living in a peninsula like Florida, we are surrounded by water and ocean life, but it’s rare that we get to see the animals beneath the waves face-to-face. The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota combines adventure with education to provide the opportunity to meet hundreds of marine species from in and around our coastal communities. Mote Marine … Continue reading Somewhere Beyond the Sea
…at a Sanford or DeLand Indie Market, that is. I’m so glad the market season is back because the weather is perfect, the food is yummy, the drinks are flowing and live music is my absolute fav. These markets will also give you a chance to support local artists and shop from a variety of unique, creative and original crafted items such as vintage collectibles … Continue reading Catch Me Outside…
Photos by Kelsey & Scott Walters McKee Botanical Gardens – Vero Beach We’ve been very fortunate this past winter in Florida to have mild weather with just a few dips into the colder temperatures but no hard freezes. Because of this, crops and plants everywhere are thriving and even blooming a little earlier than normal. Thanks to our sunny days and comfortable temperatures, anything outside … Continue reading Botanically Speaking
October 17 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm $15 per person It’s TACO TIME!!! Join us at the New Smyrna Beach Taco Challenge on Saturday, October 17th from Noon to 5pm, on Flagler Avenue, in New Smyrna Beach! Like other food challenges on Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach, the New Smyrna Beach Taco Challenge, guests use their tasting passports to visit the host sites and taste … Continue reading NSB Taco Challenge
VIP seating will be on a first come, first serve basis on the dayof the show starting at 12pm. Welcome to the 2020 concert season. There will be some changes to the concert season this year. We ask that everyone choosing to go to the shows follow the below guidelines that will be in place due to the COVID-19 situation. We thank you for your … Continue reading Star Spangled Summer at The Bandshell
In the heart of Daytona, just down the street from the famed Daytona International Speedway, there’s something lurking in the trees in Tuscawilla Park. Unless you’re as out of shape as I am, it’s not as scary as it sounds. Tuscawilla wasn’t always a go-to destination in the area, but a Central Florida company has brought a new sense of adventure to the park. Zoom … Continue reading Treetop Trek – Daytona Beach Zipline Adventure
