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Dimitrios Mitsakos, 34 Aerospace Technologist Dimitrios Mitsakos felt NASA was near as he grew up in El Paso. He took field trips to White Sands Missile Range and saw the agency’s planes at the airport. So when a physics teacher…
By Michelle Cannon Epting As the summer season unfolds, the time comes to shed more layers of clothing and engage in more physical activities. If you are looking to take on some alternative activities to get in shape and transform…
Mark Goff, 51 Consultant/Instructor Mark Goff grew up in a seaside town in Massachusetts and came to Florida to pursue baseball dreams. And though he didn’t end up playing in the majors, he’s still living the dream as a pitching…
“The thing I enjoy the most is spending time with my kids.” Kirk Kessel ran a landscaping business in high school, started flying at 14 and got his pilot’s license at 16, before he got his driver’s license. His…
Marcus Harley, 45 Vice president and regional manager of the Space Coast region for PNC Bank Marcus Harley has held many roles: cell-phone network manager, church elder, co-founder of an auto detailing business, consultant, and now vice president and regional…
Father-daughter time is special. Make some memories she’ll never forget with these simple but unforgettable activities. 1. Go on a date: That’s right, put your best tie on and let her pick out her favorite dress! Show her exactly how…
Gourmet American classics in the heart of Downtown Melbourne The idea of a French couple opening a throwback American burger joint may seem a bit out of step. But that’s just the path that Jean-Philippe Reis and Karine Paturel-Reis have…
There are many opportunities to celebrate Atlantis this month and children can join in on the fun too at Camp Kennedy Space Center. This year’s theme “Celebrate Space Shuttle Atlantis” focuses on the historical impact of the 33 missions into space. Camp…
Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA) announced the installation of the sculpture “Running Free” at The Knowledge Exchange located at 5151 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay. This is the second exterior sculpture exhibition as a part of BCA’s Exterior Sculpture Program initiative. …
“Brotox” the use of Botox by men is gaining in popularity. Men constitute nearly 10 percent of all BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments and that number has grown considerably in the last 5 years. Dubbed “brotox” when used for men, the procedure…
Ladies it’s time for us to step off of our fashion soapboxes and take a lesson or two from the great men in our lives — and yes, this might require taking a peek into their closets for inspiration. The…
By Dr. Raymond J. DeLorenzi Everyone knows that our great state is a haven for golf; however, did you know that there are roughly 13 golf courses in Brevard County alone? Our local courses provide an amazing opportunity for people…
Foodies know that when it comes to grilling it is all about the sauce. Whatever type you like — spicy, tangy or sweet, barbecue devotees everywhere are singing the praises of Melbourne’s Mack Daddy’s Hawg Sauce. Developed forty years ago…
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Gibson has spent most of his life in Florida, one of the flattest states in the nation with its highest natural point reaching 345 feet — the lowest high point of any state in the U.S. While…
Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) is proud to announce that Associate and Wounded Warrior, Edward Johnson, Jr. received the 2012 AbilityOne Program Employee Award: Honor Roll for Veterans with Disabilities at the NISH/AbilityOne national conference held in San Antonio, Tex. on…