Two anhingas share a quiet perch along the waters of Brevard County, their long necks, pointed bills and outstretched wings creating a scene familiar to anyone who spends time near the Space Coast’s lagoons, rivers and wetlands.
Embedded firmly in the history of the Space Coast are two very disparate creatures: cows and sea turtles. Long before the rockets’ red glare, cattle were an important part of the area’s culture and economy. As for the sea turtles, they’ve been nesting on our beaches since well before the indigenous Ais were busy harvesting shellfish from the Indian River Lagoon.
The scene is bucolic, timeless. As the morning mist lifts, cowboys on horseback with dogs at their sides weave their way among a herd of cattle. It could be a pastoral scene from the TV drama, Yellowstone. Instead, it is happening in Viera, not far from shopping centers, high-tech companies, restaurants and bustling traffic.
It was a hot day in 1892 as Bone Mizell and two cowpoke companions rode the brush flats of central Florida in search of stray cattle. They spotted a tawny bag of bones with murderous horns — but no brand — at the edge of a thorny thicket.
A new era of aesthetics and wellness has arrived in historic downtown Melbourne with the opening of RENEW Facial Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetics, a thoughtfully designed boutique medspa founded on the principles of restoration, rejuvenation and confidence. Officially opening in mid-April, RENEW represents an expansion of the aesthetic vision of Dr. King Kim, a highly respected oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has served Brevard County for the past 17 years.
Three years ago, Emilio Ampuero and his wife, Kelly, moved to Melbourne and have since enjoyed becoming an active part of the community while building their business.
In homes across the Space Coast, where lifestyle and environment are deeply connected, the spaces people live in carry meaning far beyond walls and finishes. For Castillo Remodelzone, that understanding is at the heart of every project, shaping a construction experience that is as thoughtful as it is functional.
Since 2011, this locally owned shop has grown into a neighborhood hub—part shipping, part office support, part informal meeting place. It is “not about how much business we do,” but how much we can contribute to everyone day-to-day.
Great Southeast Flooring America in Melbourne has built more than beautiful floors. It is building futures. The locally owned flooring store recently celebrated a milestone in its annual scholarship program, surpassing $130,000 in total awards since the initiative began nearly a decade ago.
On March 10, 2026, the automotive industry and the countless lives it touched lost a quiet giant. Robert P. Kelly, 91, leaves behind a legacy defined not only by business success but by integrity, humility and an unwavering commitment to people.
For those who own along our barrier island, real estate has never just been about property. It’s about mornings on the water, evening walks with ocean air, and a lifestyle built over time.
They start arriving as early as March, these ancient mariners from distant lands. They zero in on Space Coast beaches, but they are not here for the rays and the relaxation. They are here for the survival of their species.
If you live on the coast or in a mobile home, you may have to evacuate in the event of a major storm forecast for your area. While you will undoubtedly get instructions from the local government, it’s wise to create your evacuation plan well before a disaster strikes.
One of the most important things we teach our clients at A Bare Necessity Electrolysis & Laser Skincare is that timing is everything. Whether we’re using precision heat energy through electrolysis or concentrated light energy through laser technology, success depends on catching each hair at just the right moment in its growth cycle.