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Hi New Smyrna, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Bebe Rexha and Zedd at Mardi Gras, Candlelight: 90s hip-hop on strings, and TAP Air Portugal nonstop flights + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Industry consolidation gains momentum: TopBuild announced it will acquire Johnson Roofing, a major commercial installer in Texas with about $29 million in annual revenue, expanding offerings and presence in Central Texas’ fragmented market — get all the details.
Festival perks and details: Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras Concert Series is underway, featuring Bebe Rexha, Zedd, The All-American Rejects, Ziggy Marley, Tyler Hubbard, and Barenaked Ladies. Parades and global cuisine continue through April 4 — see lineup, dates, and perks.
Carrier deepens U.S. presence: TAP Air Portugal will launch nonstop Lisbon to Orlando flights later this year, using Airbus A330 jets three times weekly, opening easier European escapes for New Smyrna travelers — get all the route details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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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💎 Local business spotlight
Catch a local gem: Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach is deep into its 2025-26 season, with Anything Goes sailing now and more hometown productions queued up, all powered by local talent and volunteers. If you’ve been meaning to support live theatre, here’s an easy, fun night close to home.
Hot dog break, anyone? New England-style dogs on split-top buns, creative combos, and a surprisingly good seafood roll make Bay Street Dawgs an easy midweek win. Build your own or go Junkyard, then relax on the patio out back. Simple, satisfying, and exactly the upgrade your weekday needs.
Books with a brew: Ormond’s Novel Tea Book Shop blends bookstore charm with a cozy tea nook, ideal for lingering over a new read, trying a “blind date with a book,” or catching local author happenings. When you need a screen-free reset, this is your spot, with warmth steeped into every shelf.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 New Smyrna for grown ups
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🎸 Get The Led Out @ Peabody Auditorium (Daytona Beach) | Thursday (3/12) at 8:00 PM – Think you know your Zeppelin? Get The Led Out brings the thunder, the mystique, and those goosebump harmonies, channeling the albums with studio detail, live. Not cosplay, just a full-bodied blast for anyone who wore out their vinyl, or still likes real guitar solos.
👯 Ladies Night: Dabbin’ & Gabbin’ Bingo @ Riverwalk Social (Port Orange) | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Grab your gals for Ladies Night bingo, where the dabbin’ is ink, the gabbin’ is lively, and Coastline Specialty Coffee keeps cups full. Expect food, treats, artisans, BYOB, raffles, and a prize for the best decorated space, because bingo gets competitive. Card details to come.
🎤 That’s What She Said @ Peanut’s Restaurant & Sports Bar (New Smyrna Beach) | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 PM – Clock out and catch That’s What She Said, a hit parade hopping from rock to pop, to the classics, and beyond. It’s the kind of set that convinces even your most stubborn friend to dance, sing, and pretend the 90s were only five years ago.
🏍 Little V Poker Run @ Fred H. Reiland VFW Post 4250 (New Smyrna Beach) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Fire up whatever you drive and join a choose-your-own-route Poker Run benefiting the local VFW and Auxiliary. Best hand wins $100, worst hand gets a pity $15, plus a 50/50 raffle, breakfast at the Legion, and Cheap Thrills with a meal at Little V.
🕯 Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings @ Brannon Center (New Smyrna Beach) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:30 PM – Think you know your 90s jams? Hear them glow-up under candlelight as a string quartet flips hip-hop classics in one of Daytona’s prettier rooms. It’s nostalgia without the sticky club floors, just warm light, tight arrangements, and seated swagger your knees will appreciate.
🖼 13th Annual Spring Art Sale @ The Hub on Canal (New Smyrna Beach) | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Spring Art Sale season hits The Hub on Canal for its 13th lap, with original works from the artists you actually run into at Publix. Stroll Canal Street, hunt for that just-right piece, and feel smug knowing your walls, and your dollars, stay local.
🐦 Winter Birding Boat Tour @ Marine Discovery Center (New Smyrna Beach) | Wednesday (3/18) at 1:00 PM – Trade yard work for a three-hour ecotour to Disappearing Island, where you’ll hop off, wander the sandbar, and spot winter migratory birds with help from local Audubon pros. Bring binoculars, sunscreen, and curiosity, then amble at your own pace while the ospreys show off.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 New Smyrna report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 86°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 63%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Tomorrow – High: 77°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 22%
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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