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Posted on: March 24, 2023

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

Closeup photo of a decorative shark statue in front of a landscaped brick building

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'...

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City of NSB News
Posted on: March 22, 2023

Report prolonged train crossing blockages to this Federal Railroad Administration website

Photo of a freight train stopped in front of a railroad crossing sign

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...

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City of NSB News
Posted on: December 8, 2022

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

Flyer that reads Get to Know Your Island! Free classes to educate residents and visitors about New S

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...

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City of NSB News
Posted on: March 22, 2023

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

Detail of a proposed video scoreboard with text Fregolle Field now batting Jason Home Inning Guest T

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...

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City of NSB News
Posted on: March 22, 2023

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

Flyer with illustrated bunnies hopping among colorful Easter eggs and flowers with text New Smynra B

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...

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City of NSB News
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Inaugural New Smyrna Beach Spring Golf Classic tees off April 16

Flyer with text New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services Spring Golf Classic presented by Friends of Babe J

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...

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City of NSB News
Posted on: March 15, 2023

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

Interim Chief of Police Eric Feldman briefs commissioners from the podium during their March 14, 202

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...

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City of NSB News
Posted on: March 16, 2023

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

Black and white photo of former New Smyrna Beach City Commissioner Hannah Bonnet

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...

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City of NSB News
Posted on: March 3, 2023

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

Photo of the Odyssey Memorial in front of the Brannon Center on a clear, sunny day

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...

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City of NSB News
Posted on: March 7, 2023

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

Photos depicting the Bowman Center at 501 South Dixie Freeway in its current state and with future r

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...

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City of NSB News
Posted on: March 6, 2023

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

Satellite imagery depicting the scope of work for a median landscaping project along State Road 44 f

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...

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City of NSB News
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Funding available to help clean up local brownfields through 2024

Photo of a bulldozer lifting red soil

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...

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City of NSB News
Posted on: February 21, 2023

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

Photo of a young female nurse checking the blood pressure of a middle aged man

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...

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