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09/02/2026

09/02/2026

🐢 2026 Sea Turtle Nesting Season Update 🐢
The 2026 nesting season continues to bring some exciting and unexpected trends across Florida’s beaches!

🟡 Loggerheads have reached 130,091 nests statewide as of July 31st—still ahead of this time in each of the past four years and currently on pace for a possible record season.
🟣 Leatherbacks continue their exceptional year, with 2,203 nests documented so far. If these preliminary numbers are confirmed during final data review, 2026 would become Florida’s new record leatherback nesting season.
🟢Green turtles continue to surprise us! Although 2026 was expected to be a lower nesting year based on their typical high–low nesting pattern, 33,646 nests have already been documented statewide.
🔵 Kemp’s ridley turtles remain rare visitors to Florida’s beaches, with 15 confirmed nests documented so far this season.
🟠 Florida’s first confirmed olive ridley nest remains one of the most remarkable discoveries of the 2026 season.

🌴 Thank you to all the permit holders, volunteers, interns, and partners working together to document sea turtle nesting activity across the state!

📊 Preliminary statewide totals as of July 31, 2026
• Loggerhead: 130,091 nests
• Green Turtle: 33,646 nests
• Leatherback: 2,203 nests
• Kemp’s Ridley: 15 confirmed nests
• Olive Ridley: 1 confirmed nest
• Hawksbill: 0 nests

📸 FWC photos

06/14/2026

Clock out. Pull up. Stay awhile 🍹🌅

Happy Hour at Outriggers Tiki Bar & Grille means waterfront views, cold cocktails, shareable bites, and the kind of atmosphere that feels like vacation.

📍 Monday–Friday | 3–6PM

See you at the Rigg 🌴

06/14/2026

One of the world’s best surf beaches? Turns out it’s right here in the New Smyrna Beach Area 🌊🏄

Southern Living recently highlighted New Smyrna Beach as a surfer’s paradise, known for consistent waves, laid-back coastal vibes, and a surf culture that runs deep along the coast.

With 17 miles of shoreline, legendary surf spots, and local surf shops helping beginners catch their first wave, it’s easy to see why surfers keep coming back year after year.

👉 Read the full article at the link in our bio. https://bit.ly/4uufXR7

06/12/2026

Low tide 🌊

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Gopher tortoises may be spotted at the waters edge. Although they are a terrestrial species, they visit the salty surf to soak ticks off. Please do not put them into the ocean. Once they are ready, they will make their way back into the dunes and upland habitat. Check out this tortoise crusin' the beach that was spotted while surveying for nests.

06/12/2026

📍 Save this post, June Events 📌

🌴✨ June is packed with reasons to visit Canal Street Historic District! From art, shopping, live music, classic cars, farmers markets, summer concerts, and our exciting Coin Hunt, there’s something happening all month long.

🎨 First Saturday | June 6th
🛍️ Art & Artisan Stroll • Sip & Stroll • Gallery Walk

🚗 Classic Cars on Canal Street | June 13
Don’t miss the LAST car show of the summer! Cruise down Canal Street, admire beautiful classics, shop local boutiques, and enjoy dining throughout the district.

🥕 Farmers Market every Saturday
🎶 Summer Concert Series kicks off June 25 at Riverside Park
🛍️ Summer Artisan Market | Sunday, June 28
🪙 Coin Hunt | June 29 – July 3
🎄 Christmas in July Window Decorating Contest

❤️ Shop Local • Support Local • Love Local

📍 Downtown New Smyrna Beach
📲 Be sure you’re following for updates and event details!

06/05/2026

Hello Summer! ☀️ The 38th Annual New Smyrna Beach Seaside Fiesta is almost here! Taking place on Thursday, June 18th 2026 from 5pm to 9pm along Flagler Avenue. 🎨😋🌊
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NSB’s Summer Solstice celebration features plenty of local & delicious food options, arts & crafts vendors, live entertainment, games & lots of family friendly activities all along Flagler Avenue! 🤗 No admission fee, see you there!