Randy Bolton:  

I remember fondly the days of attending Coronado Beach Elementary starting with 2nd grade. The playground, my friends, and all the great times we shared. Remember Watermelon Day?! Wasn't that great?! Once a year, our principal Mr. Orbaugh, hired a farmer to come in with his truck and give watermelon to everyone. You could go back for seconds, and I did! Then there was high school. Ah yes. The memories of the football games. It seemed like the whole city showed up for the games. We had a great team. Friday Night lights. I'll never forget. Unfortunately, I didn't get to graduate with you due to moving to California in 1982 for family reasons. I did however graduate. Shocking to most of you I know. Now I live in California. Los Angeles to be exact, but I do vacation in New Smyrna and love it. I will retire there for sure. I spent 6 months there last year fishing, crabbing, shrimping and BBQ'ing at Manatee Park. My parents bought condo's in the 70's, so we are deeply rooted in New Smyrna. I am a Financial Advisor now and help people who are retiring to roll their company 401k's into Income for Life annuities. In my spare time I am a writer, which is my true calling. A darn good one actually. I've got a children's book series going. "Pad...Expand for more