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“A culinary entertainment complex.” That’s the phrase Beth and Dean DiGiacinto use to express all that The Mansion has to offer. Part restaurant serving gourmet meals in multiple dining areas; part social gathering spot to drink and mingle with friends;…
Experience the best of epicurean Italy and San Francisco with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes Food Network Guided Vacation. These unique itineraries are a perfect blend of sightseeing, “By-Invitation-Only” events and leisurely exploration. With a limited number of departures, this is a…
Not Mexican Independence Day (that’s in September), but more a reason to drink Margaritas and enjoy other Mexican fare. Cinco de Mayo is commemorated with food, drinks and friends. Cinco de Mayo marks the 1862 battle of Puebla and the…
You might recognize Dr. Marja Sprock from her magazine and billboard ads. “People feel like they know me,” Sprock commented. In 2008, she moved to Brevard County and joined a local practice and then decided to open her own practice…
Portraits of Possibilities Transforms with “An Evening in Monte Carlo” Theme This year, Children’s Home Society of Florida’s Brevard Division (CHS) hosts the Fifth Annual Portraits of Possibilities. This exclusive fundraising event will be held at the home of Dr….
Since 1962, this event remains North America’s most prestigious sports car race. A star-studded field of champion drivers and cars are tested to the breaking point on strength and endurance. Jason Kempf, co-owner of Kempf’s Jewelers, Indialantic and wife Jamie…
Holy Trinity eighth grader Stuti Mishra has won the Orlando Regional Spelling Bee for the second year in a row, earning her an encore performance at the Scripps National Spelling Bee near the nation’s capitol later this month. During the…
Kristen Malfara, founder and Executive Director of The M.O.R.G.A.N. (Making Opportunities Reality Granting Assistance Nationwide) Project has seen her share of marvels since the birth of her son Morgan, who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukodystrophy, and the…
Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Lifeguards… Well, maybe that would be okay, but just make sure they don’t get bad sunburns along the way. May is Skin Cancer Prevention and Detection Month, and the fact is…
Julie Cole By: Michelle Salyer 40, Suntree. Chair, Parks & Recreation for Suntree Homeowners Association. Married to Greg Cole. Mother of Adam, 10 and Justin, 6. Those who live in Suntree might recognize Julie Cole. “We’re the crazy parents that…
Rochelle Sandridge By: Michelle Salyer 52, Rockledge, Full time Foster Parent. Married to Ronald. Mother of Ronald and Ricky, 23: Foster mom of more than 50 children. For sisters Rochelle Sandridge and Chris Ross, talking about their late mother, Betty…
Jessaca Heinze By: Michelle Salyer 38, Indialantic. Stay-at-home Mom. Married to Chris Heinze, mother of Alexandra, 6. Although Jessaca Heinze and her husband, Chris, just moved here from Phoenix, Arizona three years ago, they’ve fallen in love with the Space…
Laraine Schultz by: Michelle Salyer 52, Palm Bay. Branch Manager and Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Melbourne Office. Married to Jay Schultz and Mother of Kristen, 24 and Jennifer, 21; Grandmother of Bailey, 18 months. For Laraine Schultz…
By: Christine A. Davis, ED.S. Director of Communications, Brevard Public Schools This spring more than 5,000 students will don caps and gowns and walk in commencement ceremonies around Brevard County. Most of them will be about 18 years old, born…
Brevard Community College and the University of Central Florida Host Fulbright Scholar A successful proposal crafted in partnership by BCC and UCF recently brought a very special person to Brevard County, as the two institutions welcomed Fulbright Scholar Dr….