Beachside/Flagler Avenue

Body of out-of-state man, 25, who drowned, recovered in New Smyrna Beach surf

Swimmers ordered out of water Sunday afternoon for massive search with help of Coast Guard and Sheriff's helicopter

Rescuers search for tourist in New Smyrna Beach who later washed up as a drowning victim / Headline Surfer®Map of drowning in New Smyrna Beach near Flagler Avenue / Headline Surfer®Photo for Headline Surfer® / Rescuers search for aan out-of-state tourist who disappeared under the surf Sunday near the Flagler Avenue Beach approach. His body washed ashore late Sunday evening.
 

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The body of a 25-year-old old out-of-state swimmer reported missing at 12:30 p.m. in the surf near the Flagler Avenue approach was recovered nearly nine hours later after apparently washing up on shore.

Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach to hold three summer camps

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach will host three WonderLand Summer Camps.

# A summer camp for 8 to 14 year olds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp will begin on June 10, and run for two weeks, ending on June 21. The cost of the camp is $240. It features "The Hobbit Adventure," a play by Edward Mast, adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, a suspenseful, fast-moving journey through the sometimes dark, sometimes charming, always compelling world of Middle Earth.

Obsession wins Lipton Cup Regatta off New Smyrna Beach

Norman Church wins 2nd year in a row

Obsession wins Lipton Cup in New Smyrna Beach / Headline SurferPhoto for Headline Surfer / Skipper Norman Church had history on his side and perhaps a little faith Sunday as he repeated as champion in the 2013 Lipton Cup Regatta.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Norman Church was obsessed with winning the 2013 Lipton Cup Regatta off the Atlantic waters of New Smyrna Beach. So much so that he skippered "Obsession" into victory in the Spinnaker Class.

The regatta was held Saturday and Sunday with the first day much rougher going in the choppy waters.

“Building seas became quite a challenge resulting in four competing boats retiring with equipment or crew problems on Saturday,” the Smyrna Yacht Club said in a press release. “Sunday, light and shifty easterly breezes slowly increased providing for a fair and competitive race course.”

Beach Patrol: 21-year-old DeBary surfer bitten by shark in New Smyrna Beach's South Jetty

South Jetty in New Smyrna Beach known for surfing and sharks / Headline SurferThe South Jetty, as shown in this locator map, is in the northern most part of New Smyrna Beach where surfers and sharks share the waters.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A 21-year-old surfer from DeBary paddling in the waves in the South Jetty, suffered the first shark bite this year season, Volusia County Beach Patrol Capt. Tammy Marris said earlier today.

The surfer, whose name was not immediately available, was bitten 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Marris said, adding he suffered a minor cut to his hand.

Volusia County had eight shark bites last year, most of them near the South Jetty, where sharks as long as 5 feet, are drawn to bait fish that swirl in the swollen surf.

Tourism hub: New Smyrna Beach's bustling Flagler Avenue to be resurfaced

Flagler Avenue resurfacing begins Monday; nighttime closures through Feb. 12

Flagler Avenue locator / Headline SurferThe locator map shows where traffic would be re-routed during nighttime resurfacing of Flagler Avenue.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The city's tourism hub -- bustling Flagler Avenue, is about to get repaved. Resurfacing will begin Monday and continue through Feb. 12.

To avoid disruption of business district traffic during the busiest hours, the Avenue will be closed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily to through traffic.

Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach to hold children's workshops beginning Jan. 23

Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach / Headline SurferNEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach is pleased to announce another season of WonderLand Children's Theatre, its youth theatre program. Held on six Wednesday afternoons, starting on Jan. 23, its mission is to encourage youngsters to participate in and learn about the performing arts.

Food Truck Bazaar returns to New Smyrna Beach's Flagler Avenue on Aug. 31

Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna BeachPhoto for Headline Surfer by Holly Smith / Gourmet Food trucks line scenic Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach during the March Bazaar. The trucks return later this month. More photos inside.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Mark Aug. 31 on your calendar for another NSB Waterfront Loop event: The Food Truck Bazaar will line the beachside’s scenic Flagler Avenue from 5-8:30 p.m., that Friday.

New Smyrna Beach tourism: Stroll Flagler Avenue on Aug. 25 for Art Walk & Wine Walk Henry Frederick Sat, 08/11/2012 - 20:27
NSB Art Walk / Wine WalkThere is plenty of beautiful works of art at the upcoming Art Walk and Wine Walk on New Smyrna Beach's Flagler Avenue.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Come beat the summer heat in New Smyrna Beach, recently named one of National Geographic's top 20 surf towns in the world. Art Walk and Wine Walk will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 25 on Flagler Avenue.

Headline Surfer Free LOOP park & ride for Aug. 16 Shrimp & Seafood Festival in New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna BeachNEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Due to the popularity of a park and ride shuttle offered a few months ago, the NSB Waterfront Loop once again will offer free rides to a popular Flagler Avenue event.

The shuttle will tote LOOP-goers Aug. 16 to the 5th annual Flagler Avenue Shrimp and Seafood Festival.

Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach presents 'On Golden Pond'

Little Theatre of New Smyrna BeachThe Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach will present "On Golden Pond" a drama by Ernest Thompson, beginning April 13.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- An American classic of the stage and screen, "On Golden Pond" won a Tony award for Best Revival of a Play in 2005.  Now you can see a local production here at the Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach.

Ethel and Norman Thayer are once again spending the summer in their country home in Maine on a lake called Golden Pond. It is Norman’s 80th birthday and they are visited by their estranged daughter Chelsea with her fiancé and his young son.