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Coastal Woods replat, Riverwalk Condominiums docks, & more on July 13 Planning & Zoning Board agenda

The Planning & Zoning Board, made up of seven volunteer city residents, will discuss the following items and more when they host their next meeting on Monday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Brannon Center at 105 S. Riverside Dr.

• Request by New Smyrna Stor...

Here are the latest city advisory board openings, deadline to apply is July 31

Interested in getting involved with local government? Do you have the spirit to serve? Whether you’re interested in code enforcement, planning & zoning, or even the city golf course, there’s sure to be an advisory board that will b...

Volusia County to distribute more than 200,000 face masks

To help protect residents from the coronavirus, Volusia County Government will distribute 119,000 surgical face masks beginning Thursday, July 9. 

Residents may stop by these locations and pick up two masks per person during regular operating hour...

City Commission adopts mask mandate during July 1 special meeting

At their July 1 special meeting, the City Commission voted 3-2 to adopt Resolution No. 23-20 mandating the wearing of face coverings in public. Of note, the resolution will not be enforced by police nor carry any penalties for non-compliance.

The resolutio...

R2CTPO announces Connect 2045 public outreach webinar

Connect 2045 is the new Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) being developed to guide the transportation future of the River to Sea TPO. The plan is a 25-year projection to identify strategies that help satisfy the transportation needs of the TPO plannin...

Rocco Park pier replacement advances with FEMA intent to fund

Great news for residents of Islesboro neighborhood!

The City of New Smyrna Beach has received notice of FEMA’s intent to provide funding for replacement of the pier on Rocco Park including pilings, hardware, and decking. The move comes after city...

Tax-exempt military organizations can now qualify for COVID-19 grant program

Volusia County has expanded its COVID-19 financial relief program for non-profit agencies to allow tax-exempt military organizations to qualify.

The County Council launched the relief program in May, allocating $2.5 million for grants to assist non-profit ...

Contingency funds available for children and community programs

Contingency grant funds are available for fiscal year 2020-21 programs in Volusia County that serve children and the community. The total funding available for unique public services is $79,567.

Programs that serve the community and DO NOT fit within the f...

Public input requested for Flagler Avenue loading zones

By direction of the City Commission, a new pilot program to improve traffic flow along Flagler Avenue by implementing loading & unloading zones is underway and the City of New Smyrna Beach’s Planning Department wants hear what you think abou...

Hurricane season is off to an early start; it's time to get ready

Talk about adding insult to injury. While Volusia County is still reeling from the effects of the coronavirus, hurricane season is rearing its ugly head.

The 2020 hurricane season, which got off to an early start in mid-May with Tropical Storm Arthur, is p...

Summer food program begins with grab-and-go meals

Volusia County’s Human Services Office will sponsor a Summer Food Service Program from May 18 through Aug. 14 to provide free breakfast and lunch meals for children ages 18 and under. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculgure, pr...

Paddle out with NSB's Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy this summer

Learn the basics of surfing and competition with Jimmy "Fast" Lane at the Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy this summer! Jimmy, a professional surfer and certified lifeguard, has been rated among the top 50 in the world and teaching surf classes for th...

Atlantic Center for the Arts offering S.T.E.A.M. project videos this summer

ECHO Gallery issues call for artists

Can you create a masterpiece from recycled materials?

If so, the ECHO Gallery Committee would like to hear from you. Members are seeking artwork depicting the theme “Too good to be threw: Art from recycled materials” for an exhibit that...

Master gardeners plan plant sales

In yet another sign of the times, the annual Master Gardener Plant Faire has been trimmed down and separated into three smaller sales that allow for social distancing – for the people, not the plants.

Anyone can purchase trees and iris plants dur...