The City of New Smyrna Beach is proud to sponsor the Jimmy Lane Surf Academy. New Smyrna Beach is a community of approximately 21,000 year-round residents characterized by hometown charm, friendly faces, and a unique location beside the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. After experiencing the hospitality and beauty of New Smyrna Beach, it is easy to see why people say it is truly the ideal place to live and work.