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Hathaway coverage leads local stories in Google News Directories this early Saturday

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Jim Hathaway leads New Smyrna Beach news coverageThe latest on former New Smyrna Beach City Commissioner Jim Hathaway tops local news coverage early this Saturday morning in the Google News Directories as shown here in this snapshot graphic.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Jim Hathaway's recent "surprise" party has led to the announcement that he's going to be the grand marshal for the 2012 New Smyrna Beach Christmas Parade that will be held Dec. 1.

A community blog by New Smyrna Beach High School junior Cheyenne Drews asking citizens to sign a petition to have voters reconsider a referendum for additional school district funding that was rejected in the Nov. 6 general election.

Rise of Republican Party in Volusia County demonstrated in Nov. 6 election

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DAYTONA BEACH SHORES -- A little over two years ago we Republicans began to take a serious look at our county and its governance. What we saw was a county which had been run by the Democrats for over a generation.

Consequently it is overcommitted to a tax and spend approach which, inter alia, burdens Volusia with unsustainable debt and commitments to greater debt.

Observer back from ashes of bankruptcy court

 

Advertising & editorial entwined for promotion of auto insurance salesman Buddy Davenport 

Observer headerRed-faced Buddy DavenportHis face can be seen on park benches and the occasional bus stop across the landscape of New Smyrna Beach.  Now Buddy Davenport is featured as a writer in the revived Observer, promoting his car insurance business.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The former weekly Observer newspaper has emerged from the ashes of bankruptcy court after its ownership was relinquished last spring by Robert and Michelle Lott and purchased by Realtor Tom Alcorn for a mere $2,500. 

Lots of news on the way from New Smyrna Beach and Daytona Beach

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- We have lots of fresh news on the way today, including "The Sunday Conversation" with New Smyrna Beach High School Principal Jim Tager on the Cudas big football season, along with video highlights of the playoff game, plus stories, photos and videos from Saturday night's big parade and tree lighting in Daytona Beach as well as our multimedia investigative reports package on Robert Lott and the bankruptcy proceeding that impacted the community.

NSBHS Principal Jim Tager and Cudas put best foot forward on gridiron and with funding shortages

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- New Smyrna Beach High Principal Jim Tager is beaming with pride over the football team's undefeated regular season, despite the playoff loss to Winter Haven. Headline Surfer interviewed him after the game for "The Sunday Conversation."

Reflecting on election season: Doing right thing for people we represent

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NSB Mayor Adam BarringerMayor's Message
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Most of the political signs have been removed from the roadsides, the mailboxes are no longer filled with political campaign mailers and the dust from the campaign trails have settled. It is now time for our newly elected officials to fulfill their campaign promises, and to that, I wish them all the success.

Lake County Appraiser-elect Carey Baker given green light to assume duties six weeks early

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Eustis gun shop owner and veteran statehouse politician won election with 95% of vote

Carey Baker bioCarey Baker of Eustis, shown here, is getting a head start as the appraiser-elect for Lake County with his appointment Monday.

TAVARES -- Though he is the Lake County property appraiser-elect, veteran politician Carey Baker was given the go-ahead today to jump right into the post by Gov. Rick Scott.

Public's right to know vital in ensuring transparency in NSB governance

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- We've got a busy night ahead with government agenda items beginning at 6 p.m. with a special CRA meeting that will be followed by the 6:30 p.m. regular meeting of the city commission. We're hoping to get answers as to the extent of taxpayer money used for a surprise private sendoff party a week ago tonight at the mayor's restaurant for retired longtime Commissioner Jim Hathaway.

$248,000 in directional signs for New Smyrna Beach Waterfront LOOP being installed

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NSB LOOPPhoto for Headline Surfer / Wayfinding signs are being installed around the NSB Waterfront LOOP, a marketing slogan that describes New Smyrna Beach's CRA district, as shown in this aerial shot.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Just in time for the holidays, new signage is assisting motorists in the NSB Waterfront LOOP.

The cost of construction for the Wayfinding Project is $248,050.

NSB mayor's blog scrapped by 24/7 Internet newspaper amid questions of public and private business interests

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- In the wake of several issues related to the blurring of Mayor Adam Barringer's public and private business interests, Headline Surfer notified him in writing Tuesday night by e-mail that the "Mayor's Message" blog that was posted every other week or so in the "Community Spotlight" section on the home page of the 24/7 Internet newspaper is no longer being published.

The decision was made because of unanswered questions as to why the mayor's restaurant was made available for a private party honoring 18-year city commissioner Jim Hathaway eight days ago. The city has earmarked $1,410 in taxpayer for a private dinner for Hathaway attended by 47 guests.