Get to know New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach is a watery wonderland, with pieces of this sprawling city situated variously on the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian River (which here is also the Intracoastal Waterway), and miles upon miles of twisty lagoons full of manatees, rays, dolphins, and some of the best sport fishing in the state. As you might expect, much of the culture is water-focused, and NSB is regularly ranked as one of the nation’s top surf towns; it is also a center for deep water fishing, diving expeditions, kayaking, sailing, and every other variety of watersport. It’s a laid-back town full of local restaurants and quaint shops, an arts center, and a lovely historic downtown. Luxury homes have sprung up wherever there is water access — and there is a lot of water to have access to.

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Downtown Orlando

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Living in Central Florida

Central Florida runs on tourism, but the draw of this place was felt long before a mouse ever got into the act. It’s a land of tremendous natural beauty, riddled with glassy lakes that teem with water birds, century-old oak trees that take up half a city block, and a climate that is ideal about 80 percent of the time — and it’s better than most other places when it’s not postcard-perfect. The region is a mix of former agricultural towns (quaintly preserved) and planned communities (luxuriously appointed), and in between are gardened lots along shady streets and long docks stretching into blue waters. Tourism fuels more than the economy here, which thrives with a vibrant food scene and a healthy arts community. Rich with parks, trails, and other recreational opportunities, Central Florida is a paradise al fresco for most of the year. The rest of the time? Well, that’s why everyone seems to have a pool.