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City Of New Smyrna Beach

210 Sams Avenue
386-424-2100

New Smyrna Beach occupies a notable place in history as the site of the largest single attempt at colonial settlement in what is now the United States. Dr. Andrew Turnbull, a Scottish physician and entrepreneur, obtained a grant of land from the British Crown. In 1768 he established a colony of 1225 immigrants on the coastal plantations at New Smyrna, with a view toward the commercial production of such crops as corn, indigo, rice, hemp, and cotton. The town counted 543 inhabitants at the turn of the century and proceeded to grow fourfold in the next two decades, reaching a population of 2,492 in 1920.


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City Of New Smyrna Beach News Community Health Fair Coming To "Babe" James Community Center On March 29

You are cordially invited to join us on March 29 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Alonzo “Babe” James Community Center, 201 N. Myrtle Ave., for a dynamic event focused on community engagement and raising public health awareness. We'll…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News : City Working With Residents To Elevate Nine Flood-Prone Homes

The City of New Smyrna Beach is doing its part in the fight against sea level rise and flooding by participating in FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to elevate nine at-risk single family homes—six between Ocean Avenue and 2nd Avenue in…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach : Pick Up A Free Tree And Celebrate Mother Nature At March 4 Springfest

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City Of New Smyrna Beach - Little Theatre and Volusia libraries blast into space with newprogram

The Volusia County Public Library will celebrate this year's Volusia Reads Together program with "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir. The series will begin March 4 and conclude with a final Space Day event April 1. Numerous book discussions and…

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'The Florida Highwaymen' Author Presentation And Gallery Show Visit The Brannon Center On February 9

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News Local Covid-19 Test Site Announces Final Day Of Operations Is February10

The local COVID-19 test site operated by Nomi Health in the Jesse Stevenson Kovalenko Memorial Gymnasium at 1000 Live Oak St. announced today that its final day of operations will be Friday, Feb. 10. The site will continue operating Monday through…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News Meet Mayor Fred Cleveland At February 4 Farmers Market

Meet and share your insights with Mayor Fred Cleveland as he hosts a table at the New Smyrna Beach Farmers Market in front of City Hall at 210 Sams Ave. on the first Saturday of each month from 7 a.m. to noon. Accompanying the mayor during each…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach : DEP to accept grant applications for coastal damage starting Feburary 1, 2023

DEP to accept grant applications for coastal damage starting Feb. 1 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will open an online application portal at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Feb. 1, for the Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News Fight The Bite; Dispose Of Tires Right On February 25, 2023

Volusia County is ramping up efforts to combat mosquitoes and keep our community safe. Ongoing efforts to reduce mosquito populations include eliminating containers where mosquitoes lay eggs, with old tires being a common culprit. Volusia County…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News Apply To Serve On One Of These City Advisory Boards By Feb. 3

Help chart the future course of New Smyrna Beach while gaining valuable insight and experience by applying to serve on one of these five city advisory boards by Feb. 3. Fill out an application here and contact the City Clerk's Office at…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News - Tour Eight Local Private Working Studios During February 11-12 Off the Beaten Path Tours

Tour eight local private working studios during Feb. 11-12 Off the Beaten Path tours 60 artists in Central Florida will once again open their private working studios to visitors for the annual Off the Beaten Path Florida Arts Tour for two…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News - Youth Baseball Registration Now Open; Practices Start week of February 13, 2023

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City Of New Smyrna Beach -Permit fee waiver extended until 5 p.m. March 7, deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is February. 13 2023

On Jan. 17, the Volusia County Council approved an extension of the resolution that waives permit application fees for repairing and reconstructing structures directly damaged by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. The approved extension is in effect until 5…

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Ribbon Cutting For New Shade Structure, Turf At 'Babe' James Community Center Set For January 26

All are welcome to attend Thursday, Jan. 26, at 3:30 p.m. when city leaders officially cut the ribbon on playground upgrades including a shade structure and synthetic turf outside the Alonzo "Babe" James Community Center at 201 N. Myrtle Ave. In…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach : UCF Flying Horse Big Band swings into the Brannon Center on Feburary 5, 2023

The City of New Smyrna Beach is proud to present the UCF Flying Horse Big Band under the direction of Professor Jeff Rupert in the Brannon Center, 105 S. Riverside Dr., on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door, which opens at…

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Glow Up At January 27 Night The Light 5K Race; Pre-Registration Ends January 25 At Midnight

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City Of New Smyrna Beach - Celebrate Florida Arbor Day with a free native food tree on January 20 And 21 2023

Volusia County Environmental Management is encouraging residents to try out their green thumbs and plant native food trees this January. The county is sponsoring a tree giveaway, and each Volusia County household is eligible to receive two free…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach - Volunteer To Serve On One Of These Four City Advisory Boards By Jan. 13

Code Compliance Board – One vacancy; unexpired term ending March 3, 2024 One (1) vacancy to serve an unexpired three year-term, expiring on March 3, 2024 Purpose: The Code Compliance Board is empowered to subpoena alleged code violators,…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News : Pioneer Trail Interchange Project Funding Amendment Open For Public Comment Through January 25

The River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is seeking public comment on a proposed amendment to Connect 2045, the TPO’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), which will be presented during the regularly scheduled January…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News : Bo Howard Wins 2022 New Smyrna Golf Club Championship

Congratulations to Bo Howard, right, for beating out a field of 40 players to win the 2022 New Smyrna Golf Club Championship held on Dec. 3 & 10. Howard took home the trophy with a score of 144, an 8-shot lead over 2nd place Dave Taylor. Next…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News : Get Fit And Compete To Win $1,000 In 2023 Mayor's Fitness Challenge

Mayor Fred Cleveland met with New Smyrna Athletic Club Owner Andrew Pritchard at his Canal Street location today ahead of this year's 10-week Mayor's Fitness Challenge, set to kick off this Monday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m. $1,000 will be awarded to both…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News : Deadline To Apply For Disaster Assistance Is Quickly Approaching

The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance and/or physical property disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) stemming from Hurricane Ian is Thursday, Jan. 12. Homeowners, renters, business owners, homeowners associations…

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Deadline to Apply Is Quickly Approaching; Applicants Urged to Contact FEMA for Updates

Deadline to apply for disaster assistance is quickly approaching The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance and/or physical property disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) stemming from Hurricane Ian is Thursday, Jan.…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News : Hometown Nfl Star Raheem Mostert Spreads Holiday Cheer At City Halltoy Giveaway

Miami Dolphins starting running back Raheem Mostert returned to his hometown New Smyrna Beach earlier this afternoon to spread holiday cheer and pass out a truckload of toys to local children displaced by Hurricanes Ian & Nicole and others…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News - Volusia Forever to Purchase Four Acres of Environmentally Sensitive Land in New Smyrna Beach

Volusia Forever to purchase four acres of environmentally sensitive land in New Smyrna Beach The Volusia County Council has approved using Volusia Forever funds to purchase the four-acre Doan property for $405,000. The property is at 3234 N.…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News - Social Workers Available to Provide Guidance in Libraries

Social workers available to provide guidance in libraries Volusia County residents now have another resource to assist them in finding help. The Social Worker in the Libraries program offers residents the ability to meet one-on-one with a…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach : Get Fit And Healthy In 2023 During Our 10-week Mayor's Fitness Challenge

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News - City Leaders Recognize Life-saving "Christmas Miracle," Extend Temporary Housing Relief

City leaders recognize life-saving "Christmas miracle," extend temporary housing relief What do three young New Smyrna Beach girls and two boat captains have in common? According to Mayor Fred Cleveland, it’s their roles in a life-saving…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News City Hosts 2022 Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon

Seasonal music by Saxman Fuqua and contagious holiday cheer filled the Alonzo "Babe" James Community Center yesterday as area seniors were served a delicious lunch by city commissioners and senior staff during this year's Annual Senior Holiday…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News : International Artist Puts The Microphone On Local Sounds

The ACA Soundscape Field Station, a partnership between Atlantic Center for the Arts and Canaveral National Seashore, welcomes Swedish sound artist, Jacek Smolicki as its 2023 artist-in-residence. This residency program invites musicians, composers,…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News - NSBPD Hosing Presents in the Park December 16, Shop with a Cop December 19 and 20, 2022

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City Of New Smyrna Beach : Get Help Applying For Fema And Sba Disaster Assistance At JSK Gym December 16

Representatives from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and disAbility Solutions for Independent Living will be available to help residents complete or modify their disaster assistance applications and find other available relief…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News Free "Get To Know Your Island!" Classes Start January 10

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…

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Get Help Applying for FEMA and SBA Disaster Assistance at JSK Gym on December 16, 2022

Representatives from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and disAbility Solutions for Independent Living will be available to help residents complete or modify their disaster assistance applications and find other available relief…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News : Fema Application Scam, No Sba Loan Payment Or Interest For Firstyear, Home Hurricane Inspections

Be aware of scams and identity theft A scam has been reported in which a person may receive a text message notifying them their $2,800 in federal disaster assistance is available. The text will instruct the resident to visit a link and provide…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach : Red Cross In Nsb Offering Emergency Financial Assistance Through December19

The Red Cross is staffing a service center in the Emmanuel New Smyrna Church of God at 815 Hamilton St. to get emergency financial assistance into the hands of residents whose homes were severely impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. The site will…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News : Classic Cruise Car Show ends 26-year run along Canal Street

East Coast Cruisers Car Club President Pat Teehan officially announced the end of the club's over 26-year run hosting its Canal Street Classic Cruise Car Show via Facebook on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Well, after 26.5 and years on Canal St. we are Leaving.…

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FDEP Amendment Allows For Additional Seawall Permitting Flexibility

The following news release was issued by Volusia County Community Information on Monday, Dec. 5 at 4:50 p.m. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has amended the Volusia County-specific Emergency Final Order (EFO), allowing…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News : Sign Up To Receive A Free Postcard From Santa Before December 12

Volusia County Parks, Recreation and Culture has hired temporary elf staff for the holiday season to assist Santa in making sure the children in Volusia County are on the good list. Residents can send their child’s full name and address to…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach News : Non-Congregate Sheltering Program Is Available

The Florida Department of Emergency Management will deploy travel trailers and recreational vehicles (RVs) to provide non-congregate shelter (NCS) to Volusia County residents whose homes are unhabitable as a result of Hurricane Ian. The program is…

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City Of New Smyrna Beach : Reserve one of few remaining spots for our December 14 Annual SeniorHoliday Luncheon before December 7

Enjoy lunch along with hearty helpings of gifts, games, live seasonal music, fellowship, and fun at our Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alonzo "Babe" James Community Center multipurpose room at 201…

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New Smyrna Beach Resident Rod Phillips Among Six Veterans To Be Honored December 6

The Volusia County Council will honor the six local veterans who have been named to the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. County Council members will present individual proclamations, show a video created by Community…

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Apply To Serve On City Planning And Zoning Board Before December 5

Help chart the future course of New Smyrna Beach while gaining valuable insight and experience by applying to serve on our Planning & Zoning Board before Dec. 5. There is currently one vacant seat to fill with a term set to expire Oct. 31, 2024.…

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