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By Michelle Cannon Epting The 2014-2015 season marks the 50th anniversary of Titusville Playhouse, lnc. (TPI). The theater’s golden anniversary celebrates its growth from humble beginnings to a beloved community fixture. A massive renovation project also promises to produce an…
Brevard Cultural Alliance to present pARTicipate to Innovate: A Cultural Summit On May 14, 2015, BCA will present the first Brevard County Cultural Summit at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place beginning at 8:30 a.m. BCA is honored to host Americans…
By Jaimie M. Engle Local musician Jay DiBella has taken his love for carpentry and refurbishing and started creating unique repurposed products. His passion to “fix up rather than throw out” has brought about repurposed speakers, PA systems, patio furniture and…
by Christine Edwards The New Standard for Florida Students FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test) used to be a term that fired up Floridian students and teachers to hit the books hard. The 2014-2015 school year bids farewell to the FCAT and…
An Oasis for Creativity Set in the middle of busy Central Florida is a historic, aesthetic gem that is considered by many as a “best kept” hidden treasure in Maitland. The Maitland Art Center (MAC) is a short drive from Brevard…
Health care is among the fastest growing job fields in the nation, including Brevard County where excellent careers await those with the right education and training. That’s why Eastern Florida State College is leading the way with more than 15…
By: Geo A. Ropert, APR Ten years after Brevard County put into place a locally developed and managed child welfare system of care, more children are being kept free from abuse and neglect. And more families are getting the help…
Every day, millions of people hear classical music, however, many may not stop and listen. For the most part, the sounds of a symphony go unnoticed. From movies to television to video games, classical music is a part of the…
There’s no place like home for the holidays and this year, the Space Coast has several events ready to get you in the spirit! Round up your friends and family and mark your calendar today for these holiday festivities. “A…
By Suzanne Fox Sevel | Photos by Keith Betterley From Around the World to the Space Coast The “holidays” mean different things to different people. Melbourne is a city that embraces diversity, and while it is true that malls are…
“Guys & Dolls is perfect. It is a big Broadway show in your town. It is a treat,” said John Loesser. Famous Show has Local Link John Loesser and the ultimate piece of American musical theater, “Guys & Dolls” were…
By Cindi Courbat Design Students See Hidden Potential in Melbourne’s Historic Ice Plant A little imagination can go a long way when it comes to breathing new life into an old building — at least that’s what local historian Lesa…
By: Geo A. Ropert, APR Geo Ropert is the chief communication director at Brevard Family Partnership Brevard’s Dependency Court Judge, Jeffery Mahl, spends most days hearing cases regarding children who have suffered abuse, neglect and abandonment, and deciding whether the…
“From Bollywood to Hollywood” is the theme of the 16th annual Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival (MIFF) that will honor the rich film tradition of India and Florida filmmakers and local talent. Films that will be shown at this year’s festival…
by Suzanne Fox Sevel A renaissance of creativity is booming on the Space Coast with the upswing of popular galleries, home grown community theater, new art and local indie music. Creative types are drawn to the sea, beach culture…