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Life is anything but ordinary for the Farley’s and their 20 children When Kim and Frank Farley got married they knew they wanted to have children, but in their wildest dreams they never imagined what their lives would be like…
Space Coast Moms Demonstrate Compassion, Courage and Community Service By Michelle Salyer Browse any greeting card stand this month and praise for mothers is effusive—cards for moms, stepmothers, mother figures, and grandmothers. You’ll see cards from children, stepchildren, sons- and…
Think of La Casa Senior Assisted Living as an act of faith in its community as well as compassion for its residents Owned by a pair of registered nurses who are members of longtime Merritt Island families, it is set…
If April showers bring May flowers, brighten up any rainy day with these colorful umbrellas A vibrant striped pattern will match any outfit, any day. Totes Auto Open Close Fashion Folding Rain Umbrella, $22. Target Don’t wait until May for…
It’s time to put the finishing touches on training for one of Brevard’s most popular running events, the Melbourne Art Festival 5k! According to Denise Piercy, owner of the Running Zone, 1,459 local “athletes” of all ages and fitness levels…
When leaders in our community set out to reduce the incidences of child abuse in Brevard County, as well as the number of children in the dependency system, it seemed a lofty goal, especially for a startup agency with no…
Poised on a bluff of dunes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island finds its home in a destination of unspoiled coastal beauty and Southern charm. This casually elegant retreat, surrounded by an 18-hole championship PGA golf course, boasts…
Our readers have spoken and here’s what they selected as their top 40 favorites on the Space Coast 1. Favorite seafood restaurant Chart House, Melbourne 2. Best “singles scene” Main Street Pub, Downtown Melbourne 3. Favorite bar/lounge World of Beer,…
Melbourne Art Festival | April 24-25, 2010 Each year, Space Coast residents hope for a warm, beautiful weekend for the Melbourne Art Festival, a nationally recognized event held annually in historic downtown Melbourne. The Melbourne Art Festival 5K Flamingo Run…
Hundreds of brews, a congenial setting and a diverse clientele have made The Avenue Viera’s pub a local favorite. Chuck and Maribeth Liska wanted to open a congenial little place where friends could get together, a neighborhood tavern. Then…
They called them “Victory Gardens” and everyone had one during and post World War II. They were plots of land in city backyards planted with anything that would grow and the yield was shared with neighbors. I remember gathering in…
Melbourne High Soccer Team Achieves Historic Milestone Consider that in the state of Florida more than 100,000 kids play organized soccer – not counting school, church, city or Police Athletic League players; or those who are with non-affiliated clubs or…
Fifty of our favorite people, places and things here on the Space Coast Raise Your Glass Florida Beer Company, formerly the Indian River Brewing Company, it is the largest craft brewer in Florida. You may have passed the production brewery…
Melbourne High School Graduate Dr. Jay Threadgill, Pastor of Church on the Rock, is working tirelessly to assist people in the earthquake-ravaged region The physical and emotional devastation in Port-Au-Prince is beyond belief, but those who worked to bring hope…