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Introducing the Virtual Sugar Mill Ruins Nature Trail

September 29, 2021October 5, 2021 admin Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Nature Trail, Sugar Mill Ruins

This week, we rolled out a new interactive component to the nature trail at Sugar Mill Ruins. The new feature leverages modern technology to enhance the hiking experience, especially for nature lovers unfamiliar with the hidden gem.

Dining Features Nature

The Buzz About Local Honey

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 admin Bees, Honey, Mangrove Honey, New Smyrna, NSB, Orange honey, Pollen, S&S Apiaries

I went home opened the pantry and sure enough, our honey was local Mangrove Honey from S&S Apiaries right here in NSB. I was curious to learn more.

Entertainment Features Night Life

Best Little Bar in NSB

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 admin Casey McIlroy, Casey's, Dive Bar, Live Music, Neighborhood Bar, NSB

New Smyrna Beach is packed with fun bars. Trust us, we’ve sampled them all over the past decade… over and over and over… And, there are plenty of places we enjoy visiting, but there’s one that shines above the rest.

Features History

Sugar Mill Ruins Offers Sweet Trip Into the Past

November 8, 2020November 8, 2020 admin Cruger-dePeyster, Jeannette Connor, New Smyrna Beach, NSB, Old Spanish Mission, Sugar Mill Ruins

For years, locals proclaimed that the site was an Old Spanish Mission, and most of the population referred to it as such. There were even early rumors that Columbus himself had built a chapel there. In the 1930’s, property owner Jeanette Connor ran with the version that it was an old Spanish Mission and advertised it as such. It wasn’t true, but it was good for business.

Beach Life Entertainment Features Nature

MDC Full Moon Boat Tour

September 4, 2020November 5, 2020 admin Boat Tour, Full Moon, Indian River, Marine Discovery Center, MDC

We’ve been curious about the Marine Discovery Center’s full moon tour for the past few years and finally had an

Dining Features Intracoastal Life

NSB Features Excellent Local Oysters

July 22, 2019August 27, 2019 admin Eat Local, Indian River Oyster Company, IROC, New Smyrna Beach, Oysters

Did you know that the only oyster farm on the East Coast of Florida is right here in New Smyrna

Beach Life Features Nature

Memorable Night on the Beach

July 20, 2019August 27, 2019 admin New Smrna Beach, NSB, NSB Sea Turtles, Photos, Turtle Hatchling, Turtle Nests

All summer, I’ve made it my mission to witness at least one turtle hatching. And last night, I made my 20th nighttime trek out to the beach, feeling oddly confident that this would be the day. I actually brought along my camera for the first time.

Dining Features

Taco Shack is Worth the Wait

March 26, 2019March 27, 2019 admin New Smyrna Beach, NSB, Taco Shack, Tripleta

In an unassuming, unpretentious establishment off of Dixie Freeway sits one of NSB’s best restaurants. The building would be easy

Entertainment Features

NSB: Rainy Day Guide

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 admin Atlantic Center Arts, Bad Weather Options, Harrell Black Heritage, Marine Discovery Center, Museum of History, New Smyrna Beach, NSB, NSB Escape Room, Rainy Day Activities

Residents and visitors of New Smyrna Beach have an endless array of activities available at their disposal on the many beautiful days that grace our area. Days on the beach, cruises on the Indian River, fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking… the options seem endless. But, on those rare rainy, or blustery days, what are the alternatives?

Entertainment Features

New Smyrna Offers True Escape

January 8, 2019February 17, 2019 admin Alien Autopsy, New Smyrna Beach, NSB Escape Room

New Smyrna Beach offers everything a beach lover could ask for during the daytime, but after the sun sets, there

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