Other than building great outdoor projects, here's what we love most about this city.

1. The Boat Capital of Southeast Volusia: Edgewater is home to some of the most recognized boat manufacturers in the world — Boston Whaler, EdgeWater Power Boats, Everglades Boats, and SŌLACE Boats all build right here. When the city's own name is on one of the most celebrated boat brands in the country, it tells you everything about the relationship between Edgewater and the water. This isn't a city adjacent to boating culture. It is boating culture.

2. The Indian River Lagoon — Underwater Rainforest: The lagoon that defines Edgewater's eastern edge is one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in North America — home to 300 bird species, 680 fish species, dolphins, manatees, and countless species of marine wildlife. Locals call it the Indian River. Scientists call it irreplaceable. Edgewater residents get to kayak, paddle, fish, and watch dolphins from their own neighborhood parks. That's not a tourist experience — that's Tuesday afternoon.

3. The Riverwalk: Edgewater's scenic Riverwalk runs along the Intracoastal Waterway and gives residents one of the best waterfront walking, jogging, and biking experiences in Volusia County — with the lagoon as a constant backdrop. Paddling trails, fishing access, and bird-watching opportunities make it a daily destination for the people who live here. It's the kind of public amenity that a city either has or it doesn't — and Edgewater has it.

4. New Smyrna Beach is Minutes Away: Edgewater is the quiet neighbor to one of Florida's most beloved coastal towns. New Smyrna Beach — ranked among the top surf towns in the world, known for its arts scene, Canal Street restaurants, and Flagler Avenue boutiques — sits just north of the city line. Edgewater residents get the small-town lifestyle and the affordable homes, with New Smyrna Beach's beaches, dining, and culture just a short drive away.

5. "The Hospitality City": Edgewater's official nickname isn't a marketing line — it reflects something real about the character of the community. Founded in the 1870s by Dr. John Milton Hawks as Hawks Park, Edgewater has always been a settlement built around welcoming people to the water. That same spirit is still here today in the neighbor who waves from across the street, the local businesses that know your name, and the community that genuinely takes pride in what it has built along the Indian River Lagoon.