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Summer and swimsuit season are here! Nutrition is 75% of the fight – It takes a lot of exercise (I mean a lot) to undo a poor nutrition plan. Portion size is the most important component. Extra portions mean extra…
Enjoy the best Brevard has to offer thanks to this family owned company Space Coast residents don’t need to travel far for a vacation this summer: there’s no place like home. Summer fun in the sun is made easy by…
A great Mother’s Day brunch need not be complicated or boring, and a good omelet with appropriate beverages should bring a smile to Mom’s face. Here’s a suggestion from Chef Brad Francis and the people at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne…
Pregnancy is not the time to seek to improve your fitness level or venture into new fitness territory. It is an important time to keep fit and healthy for you and your baby. Exercise relieves stress, keeps muscles strong, and…
As much as Moms love their families, sometimes they need to get away. The Vero Beach Hotel & Spa is the perfect getaway that doesn’t require hours of driving or dealing with the hassle of the airport so Mom can…
It seems there is no challenge too large for a mother’s passion. Betsy Farmer founded the Space Coast Early Intervention Center when she faced limited educational choices for her son, Luke, who has Down syndrome. Then, when she realized the…
If you aren’t blessed with a green thumb but want a sustainable yard or garden, I suggest you contact Sally Scalera (sscalera@ifas.ufl.edu) at the Brevard County branch of University of Florida Extension Service in Cocoa. In a short time, you…
For Toyota of Melbourne General Manager Christopher Heinze, the automaker’s recent recalls have been a challenge. But he also sees it as an opportunity to deliver the customer service customers expect from Toyota. “We’re trying to use this as an…
For Ivan Vasquez, it was about serving his country, joining the Home Land Security Border Patrol was his dream. But to be involved in this particular division of the military he was required to have at least 20/80 vision without…
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…
Brevard County high school seniors show they’ve got what it takes to succeed In a couple of weeks hundreds of caps will be tossed in the air at high school graduation ceremonies all over the Space Coast. As the intrepid…
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…