Hello New Smyrna! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Deadly US-1 roundabout meeting, kid's clay class, and summer concert series + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New home, better service: Port Orange’s Cool Breeze Heat & Air relocated Tuesday to a company-owned building at 220 Charles St, aiming for quicker service across Volusia County with in-house inventory and improved dispatching -- read the full story.
Dangerous intersection on the table: New Smyrna Beach holds a meeting today from 5 to 6:30 p.m at the Brannon Center on a proposed US-1 roundabout at Inlet Shores Drive after 13 crashes, five fatal -- see what officials are proposing.
Holiday pet safety tips: Fourth of July is coming. Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Bruns shares tips to keep New Smyrna pets calm through fireworks, heat and cookouts, plus reminders to update ID tags and microchips -- get the full guidance.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Spare some weeknight fun: Need a low-stakes plan that isn’t another beach walk or Netflix scroll? Roll a few frames at New Smyrna Lanes, catch up with friends between turns, and let the pins absorb whatever this week threw at you. Simple, local, reliably good vibes.
Bee-friendly yard glow-up: Between bee-loving blooms, solid landscaping help, and local honey that makes your morning toast feel fancy, Sun Splash Nursery of New Smyrna Beach is an easy win for anyone trying to make their NSB yard thrive. Pop in for ideas, leave with plants and a plan that fits our sandy, salty reality.
Beachside burger bliss: Craving that perfect locals-only combo of ocean breeze and a messy, two-napkin burger? The Breakers Ocean Front Restaurant & Bar keeps it simple, with 12 burgers, fresh seafood, and ice-cold drinks, plus those wall-to-wall views that make weekday dinners feel like a mini-vacation.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧒 Kid's Clay Class @ Studio Gallery (New Smyrna Beach) | Wednesday (6/24) at 12:00 PM – Whether your kid is molding a first wobbly bowl or summoning a tiny dragon, Nancy Saxon's Kids Clay at The Artists' Workshop outdoor studio lets them pinch, coil, and slab-build with a pro of 15 years. Fresh air, muddy smiles, and quiet for you.
🎶 Summer Concert Series 2026 @ Riverside Park (New Smyrna Beach) | Thursday (6/25) at 6:30 PM – Take a midweek breather at Riverside Park for free Thursday night concerts by the river, bluegrass, rock, R&B, and whatever else pairs well with a sunset. Bring a chair, a blanket, and your best low-stakes gossip. Think porch hang, just with palm trees.
🥕 New Smyrna Beach Farmers Market @ Old Fort Park | Saturday (6/27) at 7:00 AM – Saturday mornings in NSB mean one thing, the farmers market at Old Fort Park by City Hall on Sams Ave. Fresh produce, warm pastries, plants, and local makers who actually made the thing. Beat the heat, bump into friends, leave smug and stocked.
🌊 Riverwalk Coastal Morning Market @ Coastline Coffee Bar (Port Orange) | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Morning at Coastline Coffee Bar means iced coffee in one hand, a seaside breeze in the other, before the sun remembers it lives in Florida. Peruse local makers, boutique finds, and gourmet treats, then retreat to the AC, or linger by the river, your call.
🛍 4th Annual Summer Artisan Market @ Brannon Center (New Smyrna Beach) | Sunday (6/28) at 10:30 AM – Brannon Center turns into a waterfront treasure hunt with 80+ vendors inside and out, offering handcrafted goods, local art, boutique finds, and one-of-a-kind pieces, more keepers than kitsch. The kids get face paint, you get unhurried browsing, and your place gets a proper refresh.
🌞 Session 4! Summer Fun! @ FirstNSB - A Family Church (New Smyrna Beach) | Monday (6/29) at 9:00 AM – Need the kids happily tired by dinner? This Step Up approved summer program at First NSB on Faulkner serves up seven weekly sessions, weekdays 9 to 3:30, with new themes, experienced teachers, and air-conditioned adventures for ages 4 to 10, all blessedly supervised.
🎸 Rock & Roll Summer Camp @ Attitudes Dance Academy (Port Orange) | Tuesday (6/30) at 9:00 AM – Rock & Roll Summer Camp is rolling in with three days of dancing, crafts, snacks, and games, a kid utopia while you remember what quiet sounds like. For ages 4-9, no ADA experience needed, and registration closes two weeks ahead, with limited spots.
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07 — The New Smyrna report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 39%
A slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 16%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis 3-bed, 3.5-bath Marina Bay residence delivers rare waterfront living in an exclusive 20-home enclave on Center Island. Five private terraces frame 180-degree Intracoastal and marina views, while the renovated interior shines with quartz counters, impact windows, a new roof, premium filtration, and two custom Murphy beds. Community perks include a pool, tennis, clubhouse, and private marina.
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