Stories on the Map

The Woman’s Club: What Happened to the Building on Magnolia?

How the city-owned building became a privately run event venue, including the sale price and restoration costs.

Conservation and Access. Voters Approved Both : Volusia's proposed motocross facility in NSB

Why we support the proposal, what the funding programs allow, and what’s already been cleared at the site.

Another step forward for Edgewater's new boat ramp

What’s planned north of Boston Whaler, how the city proposes to pay for it, and what still needs to happen.

Edgewater approved another utility bill increase. Here’s what residents will pay.

What’s on the bill, how much it will rise through 2030, and how water and sewer charges compare with nearby cities.

SLOW THE GROWTH: WE'VE BEEN ASKING FOR YEARS.

Why we support slowing local growth, and who has been pushing back against sprawl.

NSB Surf and Skate scene in 2026 : Same but different

Local surfers, board builders, and events to keep an eye on into 2027.

Surfing : The next wave out of NSB

Competition results, national-team selections, and the shops and sponsors supporting local surfers.

Worth leaving the house for : Fall 2026

Shows, festivals, and other reasons to take a drive around Central Florida.

The Wild West (of 95): Deering Park

The homes and commercial space planned west of I-95, who’s behind the project, and how the special district works.

NEW SMYRNA : CITY FOR SALE

Builders, real estate marketing, and what all that development means for people who live here.