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How to Take Advantage of Florida Sales Tax Holiday The Florida Sales Tax Holiday 2016 returns August 5-7 and The Avenue Viera wants savvy back-to-school shoppers to know all about their 72-hour window to save about seven percent on clothes,…
Fourth Annual Event to Benefit Salvation Army of Melbourne’s Sue M. Pridmore Center by Geo A. Ropert, APR To speak with Helena Merant is to have a conversation with an entrepreneur determined to control her destiny and provide a stable,…
A Year Round Summer Camp for our 4-legged Family Members Summertime means family vacations, and oftentimes that means leaving a beloved family pet behind with a pet sitter or boarding them in a kennel. Before you take off, here are…
Restauranteurs Share Special Ingredients for Success Tracy and Mike Melhado are longtime Brevard County residents and business owners who understand the recipe for success in the highly challenging restaurant industry. “Supporting our community has always been a foundation of our…
Now that the summer heat is firmly upon the Space Coast, we need to make sure we are keeping cool — and we must remember about our furry companions too. With the rising temperatures, our pets depend on us to…
Like children, dogs need to learn how to behave. Whether it’s potty training, walking on a leash or assisting the disabled, many of these skills and habits are not instinctual but rather learned. That’s why Off Leash K9 Training…
Brevard’s Most Adorable Pets Lakewood’s Cash is King, or Cash Golden Retriever, 3.5 years old, Male Owner: Sandra Dee Russell “He’s a pretty boy and I like to say, “the best boy ever!” He has an Instagram account at…
FEATURED COMMUNITY: Historic Cocoa Village Culture, Dining and Shopping at Heart of Revitalization by Josh Field OVERVIEW Notwithstanding all the recent commercial and residential development in Brevard County, “new” doesn’t always imply “improved” or “better.” In fact, one of the…
Most in Brevard know Dr. Amy Ortega as the “Mommy Makeover Doctor” for achieving natural-looking results with breast augmentations, tummy tucks, and “Liponique” custom body contouring. But the board certified, double-fellowship trained plastic surgeon from Clevens Face and Body Specialists…
Stanojkovski Brothers Expand Culinary Excellence at CuiZine Restaurant & Lounge If ambiance was a physical attribute, you could wrap your arms around it at CuiZine in Satellite Beach. Or rather, it could wrap its arms around you. As your eyes…
Sport Gaining Popularity Across the Space Coast We’ve all seen the news and heard the stories. According to the DatalysCenter (Datalyscenter.org), football will account for 37% of all sports-related concussions in practice and competition. Some of us have even lived…
By Craig Chapman, Photos by Craig Chapman and Ian Hunter At home weddings are one of the biggest trends this year; they are also one of the most intimate ways you can share your special day with friends, family, and…
by Craig Chapman, photography by Craig Chapman and Ian Hunter Flowers are one of the most important, yet often overlooked, elements in a wedding. They can add touches of elegance and emotion to a wedding, but picking the right color…
A ‘Family Style’ Wedding Dinner By Craig Chapman, Photo by Craig Chapman and Ian Hunter The focus on intimate weddings at home with close friends and family lends itself easily to the emerging trend of ‘family style’ meals at wedding…
by Josh Field Specialization Ensures Experience and Expertise When it comes to caring for you and your loved ones, you want only the best. A family doctor can help diagnose symptoms, but oftentimes refers specific health concerns to a specialist…