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Hi New Smyrna, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Student-led Black history wax museum, Florida’s first transpacific flight, and an ABBA tribute + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Interactive homage sparks futures: Stetson pre-law students created a wax museum honoring influential Black figures and are teaching kids and adults, aiming to inspire future lawyers and boost representation in the legal field — see how they’re inspiring change.
Transpacific route makes debut: Orlando International welcomed the first-ever nonstop flight from Tokyo on February 23, bringing 280 passengers. The ZIPAIR charter marks a milestone and could mean more Asia flights for Central Florida — get all the details.
Deal spans all four parks: Nearby Universal Orlando is offering U.S. residents 6 or 7 day park to park tickets for five day price, plus $300 dining credit, for a limited time — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
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🫶 We got your back
Burger with an ocean view: When the burger craving hits, The Breakers Restaurant delivers classics, glorious messes, and the playful “wait, pineapple?” rendition, with salty breeze and surf as your side. It’s the pink beachfront spot locals casually “forget” to mention, hoping it stays just this breezy.
Where to roll: Whether you’re easing back onto wheels or chasing that just-one-more-lap feeling, Astro Skate of Ormond Beach delivers community skate nights, upbeat tunes, and room to cruise. It’s a low-pressure way to shake off the week, find your rhythm, and leave with a few easy smiles.
A quick time-travel fix: New Smyrna Museum of History gathers the Turnbull Settlement, railroad days, and East Coast surf into a breezy stroll, ideal for a midweek brain break or lazy Saturday. It’s a low-key reminder that local history still hums beneath the beach vibe.
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📆 New Smyrna for grown ups
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👑 The Sleeping Beauty @ Atlantic Center for the Arts | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – Swap your Netflix queue for Tchaikovsky and tutus with The Sleeping Beauty performed by international ballet stars. It’s lavish sets, precise pirouettes, and an excuse to dress up, sip intermission wine, and prove you can stay awake longer than Aurora. Grab seats while you can.
🐾 Pet Evolution Grand Opening Weekend @ Pet Evolution | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Port Orange finally gets a proper pet hub, and they’re marking it with a three-day grand opening packed with premium food, grooming, and giveaways. Bring your furry boss to sniff deals, meet the crew, and collect treats, because we all know who runs the house.
🌸 SpringFest @ New Smyrna Beach Utilities | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Nothing says spring in New Smyrna like snagging a free tree on Canal Street. If you’re an NSBU customer or city resident, reserve one online, swing by SpringFest to grab it, then linger for nonprofit tables, yard wisdom, and future August shade you’ll brag about.
🐝 Spring Festival @ Garage Band Fl | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Grab your lawn chair and buzz over to Black Hammock Bee Farm for a spring shindig with honey, sunshine, and live tunes from Garage Band FL. Equal parts country charm and toe-tapping, with fewer stings than your last HOA meeting, I promise.
🕺 Music of ABBA @ Brannon Center | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – ABBA’s greatest hits are taking over The Brannon Center, a glittery tribute where you can sing along without the kids rolling their eyes. Open seating, concessions, and a 30% early-bird deal if you jump on it. Grab friends, channel your Dancing Queen, and boogie.
👗 Spring Styles Fashion Show @ The Gray Room | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Trade your yardwork for runway seats at The Posh Pineapple, with designer pop-ups and first dibs on the 2026 collection. Bites, bubbly, raffles, and a swag bag await, plus VIP shopping, because sometimes the most efficient errand is treating yourself.
🔬 Project Plankton: Volunteer Training Workshop @ Marine Discovery Center | Tuesday (3/10) at 3:00 PM – Skip the usual beach cleanup and help monitor the Indian River Lagoon’s tiniest neighbors. You’ll learn to collect, prep, and catalog plankton samples, then add real data to local research. Open to 15+, public welcome, register via the ticket link before the critters multiply.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 New Smyrna report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 79°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 24%
Patchy fog before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 27%
A chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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