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Youth Council Task Force issues call for artists to paint shark statues, fire hydrants

The Youth Council Task Force has issued a call for artists to paint 5 new shark statues and 15 fire hydrants located throughout the city.

The project is a continuation of the Council's desire to shine a positive light on New Smyrna Beach'...

Report prolonged train crossing blockages to this Federal Railroad Administration website

The hot topic of prolonged train crossing blockages along U.S. 1 in New Smyrna Beach was addressed by Interim Chief of Police Eric Feldman during yesterday's March 21 town hall with Vice Mayor & Zone 4 Commissioner Randy Hartman.

"It is a major is...

Beach nourishment open house to be held at the Brannon Center on March 27

Free "Get to Know Your Island!" classes in session through March 28

Be an ecotourist in your own city at our free classes to educate residents and visitors about New Smyrna Beach's barrier island. Classes meet at 9 a.m. every Tuesday on Esther Street Beachfront Park at 551 Esther St. For more information, please see the i...

Airport & Development Services budgets, video scoreboard, more on March 28 agendas

The City Commission will host a budget workshop at 5:15 p.m. and regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, in the James W. Hathaway Chambers at 214 Sams Ave.

During the workshop, commissioners will hear presentations by Airport Manager Arvin Weese...

Community Health Fair coming to "Babe" James Community Center on March 29

3 of 10 Explore Volusia programs are in New Smyrna Beach this March

Double Eggstravaganza! City hosting two Easter egg hunts on April 8

Pick up an extra gathering basket because we're doubling down on Easter this year!

First will be our traditional 10,000 Easter egg hunt on Old Fort Park at 115 Julia St. at noon followed by the Spring Fling at First NSB Church, just one block away...

Inaugural New Smyrna Beach Spring Golf Classic tees off April 16

Our inaugural New Smyrna Beach Spring Golf Classic presented by Friends of "Babe" James and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson of Port Orange-Daytona Beach is set to tee off Sunday, April 16, at New Smyrna Golf Club, 1000 Wayne Ave.

Registratio...

Environmental professionals & students to convene for ShORE Symposium on April 21

'We have not had a single issue past 10 o'clock': Police Chief gives spring break update

Also: Commissioners approve 4th of July fireworks and first phase of North Causeway boat ramp improvements, appoint new Parking Task Force

During last night’s March 14 City Commission meeting, Interim Chief of Police Eric Feldman delivered a midw...

Hannah Bonnet: New Smyrna Beach's first female commissioner & mayor

March is Women's History Month, and local politics would never be the same after Hannah Bonnet brought a first taste of the Women's Movement to New Smyrna Beach.

Elected as the city's first female commissioner in 1950, she brande...

Odyssey: the story of NSB's Greek-American memorial and the political fight to place it

March is Greek-American Heritage Month, and the Greek-American community celebrates New Smyrna Beach as the first place that Greek people settled in the New World. The Odyssey Memorial in Riverside Park stands to commemorate the arrival of the people of t...

City contributing $250K to $1M Bowman Center redevelopment project

City commissioners have agreed to contribute $250,000 towards a $1.093 million renovation project happening at the Bowman Center, located at 501 S. Dixie Frwy in New Smyrna Beach. The scope of work, expected to be completed this summer, will include paint...

Median landscaping improvements coming to S.R. 44 and U.S. 1

Starting today, March 6, construction crews will begin work on a $684,000 median landscaping improvement project along S.R. 44 from Sugar Mill Drive to Hidden Pines Boulevard and U.S. 1 from Industrial Park Avenue to 10th Street. Motorists can expect to s...

Traffic problem on your street? Read our Traffic Calming Program Handbook here

Funding available to help clean up local brownfields through 2024

Do you know of a property complicated by the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant that has potential for reuse and/or redevelopment? Learn how the Southeast Volusia Corridor Improvement Coalition's Brownfields Assessment Program is...

Free health care for uninsured residents now available in New Smyrna Beach

The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County is pleased to announce a partnership with Volusia Volunteers in Medicine. This volunteer-based organization provides free health care for uninsured Volusia County residents. This partnership allows for VV...

Download the March 7 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program workshop presentation here