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Many of life’s important lessons have been learned in dance shoes. At the Viera Dance Conservatory dance lessons are more than just for fun, some students go on to professional endeavors, but all students learn more than just dancing. Owner…
Backstage at the Hottest Tickets in Town The seats are filled, the lights go down and the production is grand . . . but what occurs backstage before, during and after each performance is as fascinating as the shows themselves. …
Space Coast students and teachers demonstrate their musical excellence Did you know that, since 2005, Brevard County schools have dominated the selection of Music Demonstration Schools? The statewide project identifies, recognizes and promotes music programs that “balance diversity, high performance…
Turns out there are plenty of exciting developments in the cultural heart of the Space Coast. When William Henry Gleason founded Eau Gallie more than 150 years ago it’s probably safe to say he had no idea that this community…
A taste of Port Canaveral comes to the lagoon in Melbourne, and it’s good a great meal and a spectacular view Both come courtesy of Grills, a standby in the port’s Cove dining district, where for years locals and visitors alike…
Three Dog Night Drummer Pat Bautz is “Livin’ the Dream” Pat Bautz says he can’t remember when he didn’t want to be a drummer. Growing up in Melbourne “I always had a set of sticks in my hand.” He credits…
The Space Coast offers another vibrant arts season with something to please all the senses: beautiful music for the ears, electrifying art for the eyes, thrilling dance, festivals, food and everything in between. Here is a sampling of what you…
This Florida favorite features a unique fragrance that becomes even more pronounced as the blooms age With their glossy dark green leaves, creamy white flowers and glorious fragrance, gardenias are a favorite among local gardeners. Gardenias are frequently used as…
As a more sedentary society our caloric needs have decreased. But in our modern world, full of pollutants and mental and physical stressors, our bodies have a greater nutrient need. The irony is that modern farming and distribution have lowered…
by Michelle Salyer After a record cold winter, Brevard County golf courses are back in full swing this summer, many with refurbished greens and landscaping. More than 25 courses grace the Space Coast, many of them ranked among Golf Digest’s…
How many people do you know who, while still in high school, got permission for an off campus lunch hour so he could inspect the work his three landscaping crews were doing while he was in British Lit.? Or, who…
Florida Tech’s Surf Team Makes a Splash on the West Coast Competing against the top 16 college teams, Florida Institute of Technology’s surf team finished eighth in the nation during the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) National Championships in mid…
Chefs Jeff Coco and Doug Perdome dish out the inside scoop on how to recreate this colorful, crisp salad from Vintage 56 at home. VINTAGE SPINACH SALAD Ingredients: 4 ounces baby spinach leaves ½ Granny Smith apple, sliced 2 ounces…
Haley Denemark travels to Ohio to hone her craft At 19, Haley Denemark is already a theatrical veteran, having performed on the Space Coast since the tender age of two. This summer the accomplished thespian traveled to Newark, Ohio to…
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