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When leaders in our community set out to reduce the incidences of child abuse in Brevard County, as well as the number of children in the dependency system, it seemed a lofty goal, especially for a startup agency with no…
Poised on a bluff of dunes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island finds its home in a destination of unspoiled coastal beauty and Southern charm. This casually elegant retreat, surrounded by an 18-hole championship PGA golf course, boasts…
Our readers have spoken and here’s what they selected as their top 40 favorites on the Space Coast 1. Favorite seafood restaurant Chart House, Melbourne 2. Best “singles scene” Main Street Pub, Downtown Melbourne 3. Favorite bar/lounge World of Beer,…
Melbourne Art Festival | April 24-25, 2010 Each year, Space Coast residents hope for a warm, beautiful weekend for the Melbourne Art Festival, a nationally recognized event held annually in historic downtown Melbourne. The Melbourne Art Festival 5K Flamingo Run…
They called them “Victory Gardens” and everyone had one during and post World War II. They were plots of land in city backyards planted with anything that would grow and the yield was shared with neighbors. I remember gathering in…
Melbourne High Soccer Team Achieves Historic Milestone Consider that in the state of Florida more than 100,000 kids play organized soccer – not counting school, church, city or Police Athletic League players; or those who are with non-affiliated clubs or…
Fifty of our favorite people, places and things here on the Space Coast Raise Your Glass Florida Beer Company, formerly the Indian River Brewing Company, it is the largest craft brewer in Florida. You may have passed the production brewery…
Inaugural Cocoa Beach Wine and Food Festival features a concert by Three Dog Night Celebrate the diversity of global gastronomy at the inaugural Cocoa Beach Wine and Food Festival on March 13 at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach. This…
By Zachary Field For the ultimate eye-popping, heart-stopping, pulse-throbbing experience over the Space Coast, Skydive Sebastian offers thrill seekers the most extreme adrenalin rush under the sun. Just a hop, skip, and a “jump” away from downtown Melbourne, the company…
The Women’s Center In Brevard has grown from small quarters in Melbourne to a multi-purpose, countywide resource Before March, 1975, Brevard County offered little assistance to women in need to support, counseling and safety. Then hope sprang in the form…
Be a part of the global energy solution! We are all aware of the current global energy challenge facing today’s society. As a result window and glass manufacturers have teamed up to develop new technology that has been applied to…
Plan before you plant, says expert gardener It is winter on the Space Coast, cool enough to make those resolutions count: It’s time to get working on sprucing up your lawn and garden. Don’t view it as a piecemeal project…
Fire pits add warmth, décor and a good reason to use that patio during the cooler months They may look like the braziers of ancient times, huge, modish pots or more akin to traditional grills or fireplaces. They may burn…
Enjoying the Space Coast’s open spaces may be just the refresher you need In this era of less time off and more difficulty in getting away, the “staycation” has become the thing to do . . . so much so…
Getting Back to the Basics of Investing Building a nest egg to ensure financial security remains a popular New Year’s resolution. Actually accomplishing that goal can sometimes prove elusive. Wells Fargo Advisors CFP®, First Vice President-Investment Officer Leasha Flammio-Watson says,…