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Owner, Don Facciobene, Inc. – General Contractor “Being a father is my most favorite job,” Don said. So how does the father of two young boys, ages 10 and 7, balance a successful business and plenty of family time? “I…
As the executive director of AMIkids Space Coast, formerly Space Coast Marine Institute, Marvin is passionate about the organization’s catch phrase “separating a troubled past with a bright future.” AMIKids is a six to nine month moderate-security residential facility for…
Program manager, Harris Corp. As a single dad to two daughters and a son, Scott has been involved in all their activities including coaching and refereeing soccer and assisting with football and track meets. He has been an assistant with…
School is out and the pool is calling, but is your family water ready? According to the Centers for Disease Control, unintentional drowning is the leading cause of injury death for children ages 1 to 4, and three children…
Celebrate Summer with the Perfect Picnic The perfect picnic includes beautiful scenery and delicious food and drink. The possibilities are never-ending from simple to elaborate – dining al fresco is a fun way to enjoy the great outdoors. Tips: Be…
The right food can make all the difference when it comes to planning the perfect picnic. Petty’s Meat Market, Suntree owner Leigh Pettigrew suggests the following: Quinoa and Black Bean Salad 1 1/2 cups quinoa 1 1/2 cups cooked…
Bob and Bonnie Martin designed their Melbourne Beach estate to perfectly cater to their newfound casual, coastal lifestyle by Ingrid Matta [singlepic id=333 w=250 float=right]Coastal living is defined as thehuman habituation on or near a coastline. For Midwest-transplant couple Bob…
Citizen-driven Initiative Uncovers Little-Known Destination Gems The Space Coast Office of Tourism launched a new Hidden Gems program, a citizen-driven program where county residents, business owners and officials teamed to create self-guided adventures that set visitors and locals on the…
Why We Continue to be the Space Coast by George White In spite of the long-held assumption that the end of the Space Shuttle program would mean mothballs for Kennedy Space Center – and the North Brevard economy – the…
By all accounts, Dave Johnson is the quintessential all-American husband and father. The young engineer has been happily married to his high school sweetheart, Susie, for 11 years. He and his family are active members of St. Joseph Catholic Church…
All About Smiles by Chris Kridler Paul Ouellette’s business is about smiles, and it’s about family. The family business is aimed at making smiles shine, and the founder of Merritt Island’s Dental Specialists has passed on his love of those…
by Shelly Mckinney Many of us Space Coast residents who live beachside are blessed with having the sand and surf at our fingertips, but struggle with growing gorgeous gardens that can withstand the area’s salty and windy conditions. For those who live in beachfront…
Ron Winarski brings to life Florida’s marine animals in his sustainable, environmentally friendly driftwood sculptures “Ten years ago, I was fishing off one of the spoil islands (in the Indian River Lagoon) and noticed a tangled pile of driftwood on the…
With 72 miles of shoreline, the Space Coast is seaside living at its best. Infuse our local lifestyle and natural surroundings into your décor with these great beach and island-inspired items Catalina Cove Stripe Umbrella Escape the summer sun with…
With nearly limitless choices in design and technology, pools serve as a focal point for recreation and entertaining … Your outdoor oasis awaits by Ashley Blanchard Steve Peters of Intercoastal Pools and Spa Builders, Inc. (ICPoolSpa.com) in Melbourne is a…