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April is Child Abuse Awareness month and several local organizations are teaming up again to put a whimsical childhood symbol on display to increase recognition for children and families. The Pinwheels for Prevention campaign is a national movement designed to…
By Craig Chapman Have you always wanted to have your own home garden, chock full of fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs but lack a green thumb? Same here, so we reached out to Christi Brown, owner of Violets in Bloom…
Departments Upfront: Bridges 60th Anniversary Luncheon Family: Pinwheels for Prevention Health: Helping Families Living with Autism Featured Profile: Suzy Fleming Leonard Travel: Dining at Disney Education: Swing for the Fences Neighborhood Business: Viera Comics Features What A Difference Food Makes…
By Ian Hunter and Craig Chapman The benefits of community gardens are endless: reduction of greenhouse gases, local economic benefits, increased property values, the opportunity to teach new job skills to people, bringing fresh food in to areas that are…
By Craig Chapman The revival of the art of craft cocktails has been alive and thriving for quite some time now. Gone are the days of simple rum and sodas or over-processed, syrupy juices used to create a cheap apple…
The Mouse House, as Disney is affectionately called, is not just a magical place for children. You might be surprised to learn there are upscale options when dining at Disney. Adults may even find that their favorite part is the…
Food and Dining Writer, FLORIDA TODAY The Space Coast’s food expert, Suzy Fleming Leonard, dishes on her favorite food, why she loves her work and more. Q: What do you like best about being a journalist? A: “Everyone has an…
Bridges is celebrating 60 years of providing quality programs and services to individuals with disabilities in the Brevard community. The organization provides highly specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities, as well as providing employment and job…
Husband, Father and Pioneer in Plastic Surgery At home and outside of his four plastic surgery centers, Dr. Roger Bassin could be any Space Coast husband and father, helping his son fix one of his toys or doting on his…
It’s that time of year when everything in your closet just seems drab. But instead of investing in a new wardrobe, try dressing up your closet. By getting organized and sprucing up a little, you’ll get a fresh perspective and…
Do You Really Need to Go to the Emergency Room? When unexpected health mishaps arise, many people’s first reaction is to head to an emergency room. But when those illnesses and injuries aren’t true emergencies, not knowing the best option…
“Blenditarian” Substitutions Make Dinnertime Delicious Blended Chili and Macaroni Asian Lettuce Wraps Mushroom Tacos with Salsa Verde Classic Blended Burger Finding the right daily nutritional balance is no easy feat. Managing sugar, carbohydrate, fat and red meat intake takes serious…
TITUSVILLE, FLA. (Feb. 24, 2016) —A just-released ranking of America’s safest hospitals places Parrish Medical Center at No. 17 in the survey’s 100-400 beds category. The SafeCare Group’s 2016 ‘Top 100 SafeCare Hospitals®’ listing named PMC–a Parrish Healthcare integrated care…
A Softer Take on 2016: Pantone and Sherwin-Williams Set Colors of the Year For the first time, Pantone introduced two shades — Rose Quartz and Serenity — as the Pantone Colors of the Year 2016. Pantone’s Colors of the Year…
at La Estancia de Luisa Photos and copy by Craig Chapman Editorial assistance provided by Ian Hunter Upon first walking in to La Estancia de Luisa, I am brought back to my years in Brooklyn, walking by Latin catering halls…