🌱 Why New Smyrna Beach leaders shut the door on pedal pubs

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In today's newsletter:

• Why New Smyrna Beach leaders shut the door on pedal pubs
• How did AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach score in Forbes’ new rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Smyrna Beach rejects proposal to allow pedal pubs (clickorlando.com) — New Smyrna Beach city commissioners have unanimously rejected a proposal to allow pedal-powered “mega-cycle” pubs on local streets, keeping them off the road for now. The decision followed staff warnings about noise, safety, and traffic, plus resident concerns about the type of crowds such attractions might draw. A local entrepreneur’s plan for a “Rolling Cheers” business is on hold unless rules change.
   

• 29 FL Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking (patch.com) — AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach has earned a four-star rating in Forbes’ new 2026 Top Hospitals list, placing it among Florida’s better-performing facilities. The ranking reflects strong outcomes and patient experience, alongside 28 other Florida hospitals recognized for high-quality care and value. Local residents can see how their community hospital compares statewide in this inaugural national review.
   

📸 Around New Smyrna Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Smyrna Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  The Sanford Galleon, 541 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Candy Apple Agency - Tribute to John Denver
  City of New Smyrna Beach Calendar New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
  8:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Candlelight Concert by Fever
  City of New Smyrna Beach Calendar New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
• The Hub Book Club
  The Hub on Canal , 132 Canal St , New Smyrna Beach
  2:00 pm
• Candy Apple Agency - Jack Hartmann 1st Annual Christmas Concert
  City of New Smyrna Beach Calendar New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
  2:00 pm
• Christmas in Margaritaville Dinner & Dance
  Adult Activity Center , 4790 S Ridgewood Avenue , Port Orange
  5:30 pm
• Dance Like Nobody's Watching
  The Hub on Canal , 132 Canal St , New Smyrna Beach
  6:00 pm
• 2025 Norwoods Holiday Wine Festival VIP Admission
  Norwood's Restaurant & Treehouse Bar , 400 2nd Ave E , New Smyrna Beach
  6:00 pm
• Holidaze Concert - James Hall Trio
  City of New Smyrna Beach Calendar New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Wednesday Low Tea Lunch
  Polly's Tea Room , 558 Riverside Dr , Daytona Beach
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Leads Group IV
  Miller's Ale House , 907 Taylor Rd , Port Orange
  12:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Learn How to Plant Like a Floridian with ReGrow Volusia
  Ponce Inlet, FL Calendar , 4300 S Atlantic Ave , Ponce Inlet
  10:30 am
• Dance Like Nobody's Watching
  The Hub on Canal , 132 Canal St , New Smyrna Beach
  6:00 pm
• Tommy Mac Band at Jerry's Tiki
  Jerry's Italian Grill & Tiki Bar , 33 Inlet Harbor Rd , Ponce Inlet
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ⛄️ Step into four nights filled with holiday lights, #Christmas carolers & characters, Santa Claus, live music by Rick Grano, Jamie Hollis, and Saxman Fuqua, and more along a ¼-mile walking loop when New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services hosts Winter
  Wonderland from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 20-23 by the New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex football stadium at 2335 Sunset Dr. Tickets for the cash-only event are … (Nextdoor )
• I’m interested in a cooking class for my boyfriend and me.
  (Gift for Christmas). Classes to be taken next April and May. I see one in Deland, but it is just one class at a time. Any recommendations? We are… (Nextdoor Venetian Bay)

• Papa John's posted a job opening for Crew Member in New Smyrna Beach. Apply here.
• New Smyrna Beach Chevrolet posted a job opening for Shop Foreman in New Smyrna Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Smyrna Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Edgewater

• Zero boys basketball unbeatens; Miss Volleyball; TFA honors (orlandosentinel.com)

Port Orange

• Daytona Beach Government to Undergo State Audit (newsdaytonabeach.com)
• Edward Norman Holmes (villages-news.com)

Daytona Beach Shores

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-- The Patch AM Team

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