From salons to saloons and from pizza to pizzazz, there are people, places and events that bring out the best of our community. Our readers, digital followers and staff have once again chosen their favorites from over 50 categories representing arts & culture, personal services, food & dining, attractions, events, and lots more from Mims to Micco and the beaches to the mainland.
Culture + Entertainment + Events
Local Attractions
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Brevard Zoo
Beaches
Fundraising Galas (formal)
Florida Tech President’s Gala
Health First Foundation Ball
The Havenly Affair
Charity Event (informal)
Safari Under the Stars
Festivals
Melbourne Art Festival
Grant Seafood Festival
Holiday Celebrations
Terror On the Traxx
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Meg O’ Malley’s
Light Up Viera Parade
Brevard Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert
Art Galleries
Art Gallery of Viera
Derek Gores Gallery
Off Center Art Center
Museum
Foosaner Art Museum
Local Theatre Company
Cocoa Village Playhouse
Community Leaders
Dr. Anthony Catanese
Carol Craig
Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Running Events
Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon
Ghostly Gecko 5k
Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Half Marathon
Places to Watch Wildlife
Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge
Turkey Creek Sanctuary
Viera Wetlands
Services + Amenities
For Perfect Hair
Alfie’s Barber Shop
Imperial Salon & Spa
Spas
Essentials Medispa & Salon
Millefiori Medical Skin Rejuvenation
Imperial Salon & Spa
Break a Sweat
L.A. Fitness
Pro-Health & Fitness
theCircuit Fitness
Athletic Club
Kiwi Tennis Club
Duran Golf Club
Healthy Skin
Dr. Anita Saluja
Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Ross Clevens
A Mommy Makeover
Dr. Amy Ortega
To Lose the Lovehandles
Dr. Roger Bassin
Country Club
Suntree Country Club
Eau Gallie Yacht Club
Spend the Night
Crown Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront
Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place
Floral Designers
Eau Gallie Florist
Nave Event & Floral Design
Violets in Bloom
Caterers
Edible Arts Catering
Green Turtle Market
Pet Boarding
Paradise Luxury Dog Resort
Veterinarian
Animal Emergency and
Critical Care Center of Brevard
Dining + Nightlife
Breakfast Spots
Backwater
That Little Restaurant
Mexican
Cantina Dos Amigos
Tequila Azul
Asian
Red Ginger
Thai Thai
Taste of India
Barbecue
Charlie & Jake’s Brewery Grille
Slow & Low Bar-B-Que
Woody’s Bar-B-Q
Italian
Amici’s
Brano’s
Villa Palma
Fine Dining
Djon’s Steak and Lobster House
The Fat Snook
Trend Kitchen
Waterfront Dining
Ichabod’s Dockside Bar & Grill
Chart House
River Rocks
Healthy Eating
D.I.G. Bistro
The Jungle Organic
Bar Food
Meg O’Malley’s
Broken Barrel Tavern
Hemingway’s Tavern
International Flavors
PC Keats
Sushi
Haru
Matt’s Casbah
Umami
Seafood
Chart House
Islands Fish Grill
The Fat Snook
For a Date Night
The Deck at River Rocks
Trend Kitchen
Yellow Dog Café
Listen to Live Music
Lou’s Blues
Open Mike’s
Grills Riverside
Chefs
Tim Haire (Trend Kitchen)
Stuart Borton (Yellow Dog Café)
Watch the Game
Coasters Pub & Biergarten
Duffy’s Sports Grill
Broken Barrel Tavern
Local Breweries
Intracoastal Brewing Company
Florida Beer Company
Playalinda Brewing Company
Bars/Lounges
Foo Bar
Matt’s Casbah
Mainstreet Pub
New to the scene
CuiZine Restaurant & Lounge
Ocean 302 Bar & Grill
Bakeries
Guilty Pleasure Baking Company
Something Sweet Cake Studio
Sue Ann’s Bakery
Shopping + Home
Home Furnishing
Indian River Furniture
Flooring
Classic Wood Flooring
Great Southeast Flooring America
Island Tile & Marble
Nursery
Rockledge Gardens
Décor Stores
World Market
Pier 1
House of Lights
Automobile Dealers
Lexus of Melbourne
Mercedes-Benz • Audi • Porsche of Melbourne
Toyota of Melbourne
Fine Jewelers
Kempf’s
Wesche Jewelers
Women’s Clothing
Downtown Divas
Mica & Molly’s
Tallulah 9
Place to Shop
Downtown Melbourne
The Avenue Viera
Cocoa Village
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