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September 28, 2020

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by Brooke Deratany Goldfarb

Zonta Women’s Club

On the Space Coast, if you have heard of Zonta at all, it’s probably because at some point since 2004 you have attended the Melbourne club’s annual Chocolate Festival that takes place in March. You might have an inkling that...

September 28, 2020

3338

by Shawna Lucas

Women’s Center

Arts & Community, From the Editor, Giving Back, People & Business

In the world of social services, meeting clients “where they’re at,” has long been an accepted best practice. To be clear, it means finding the clients where they live and finding ways to get needed services directly to them, rather...

August 27, 2020

3712

by Fred Mays

Living Shorelines

Giving Back, SpaceCoast's Endless Summer, Travel & Outdoors

There is a new way of thinking about how to protect the shorelines of the Indian River Lagoon. The old way was to harden the shore by building concrete seawalls and installing piles of large boulders called rip rap, which...

July 31, 2020

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by SpaceCoast Living

Do rescue dogs have birthdays? Yes!!

Blog, Giving Back, Holidays, People & Business, Pets

August 1st is the universal birthday for shelter dogs. We are excited to kick off festivities this year by sponsoring a DOGust party at the largest no-kill, cage-free shelter in the United States: Big Dog Ranch Rescue! Today we are…

June 1, 2020

4920

by Shawna Lucas

Alpizar Family Living a Legacy of Service | Alpizar Law

From the Editor, Giving Back, People & Business, Special Sections

The ripple effects of kindness, community service and giving back are easy to identify when you examine the personal and professional choices of O. John Alpizar, a noted Brevard County personal injury attorney, who came from modest beginnings. And, they...

May 9, 2020

3167

by Shawna Lucas

Tina Lange: A Mom Fighting for other Moms

Children, From the Editor, Giving Back, Holidays, People & Business

The hard parts of her story have been softened by time and understanding that can only come from deepreflection and intense therapy. And, in the retelling of what she remembers. “So much of it feels like a dream. There are...

March 16, 2020

3616

by SpaceCoast Living

Operation Superhero | Jason Hook Photography

Children, Giving Back, Health, Inspiration

Jason Hook began Operation Superhero two years ago, after encountering the work of California artist, Josh Rossi. Rossi used his talents as a photographer and Photoshop expert to transform young children into their favorite superheroes and, touched by the idea,...

December 6, 2019

4721

by SpaceCoast Living

Christian Care Ministry gives back: A look at the impact of CCM’s annual Day of Sharing

Arts & Community, Children, Giving Back

Sharing is at the heart of Christian Care Ministry’s Medi-Share program, a national health care sharing ministry headquartered in Melbourne. In celebration of 25 years of members sharing each other’s medical bills, last year Christian Care Ministry (CCM) committed to...

November 15, 2019

4636

by Sara Santora

Yoga for good: How The Yoga Garden gives back

Arts & Community, From the Editor, Giving Back

Tucked away inside of a bountiful garden within the Eau Gallie Arts District, lies The Yoga Garden: a yoga studio for all interest and skill levels alike. The studio is a converted home with hardwood floors, sage green walls and...

November 14, 2019

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by Heather Motro

4 ways to give back to the earth: Eco-friendly practices to start today

Giving Back, Home & Garden

When thinking about what we’re thankful for, we often overlook the earth. It seems bizarre- how could we forget something so major? Maybe it’s because the air we breathe, the water we drink and the soil under our feet are...

November 6, 2019

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by Sara Santora

Melbourne’s main event: 4th Annual Downtown Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Eat & Drink, From the Editor, Giving Back

Throwing a successful event is hard work. Months of pre-planning needs to occur to ensure that everything, from the food and the entertainment down to the cups you’ll use, is organized and ready. Photography: Arrogant Watcher However, what is most...

November 6, 2019

4047

by Health First

Couple’s legacy to live on with planned gift: Helping others receive high-quality cancer care in Brevard on overcoming her disease | Health First

Giving Back, Health

When Tina’s beloved husband, Mike, died of Stage 3 multiple myeloma in 2012, she knew she needed to do something. She wanted to help her own heart heal through helping others be able to receive the cancer care they desperately...

November 2, 2019

3912

by Sara Santora

South Brevard Sharing Center: Lending a helping hand

Arts & Community, From the Editor, Giving Back

Across the nation – The Space Coast being no exception – rent prices have increased, income levels failing to rise along with those costs. Because of this, more and more people are being priced out of their homes, displacing people...

November 1, 2019

4881

by Eric Wright

Making a difference, one child at a time: Space Coast Early Intervention Center

Children, Education, Giving Back

It is a quality that is almost inherent in parenting. Namely, a consuming desire that our children realize their potential and are prepared for all the challenges and opportunities that life has to offer. Wherever our children are on the...

November 1, 2019

8710

by SpaceCoast Living

Holy Trinity Tigers go all in for new athletic complex

Education, Giving Back, Travel & Outdoors

When the Holy Trinity Tigers took to the field for their first home football game on September 13th, they were excited about more than the prospect of winning the game, they were ecstatic to play, for the first time, on...

Giving Back

Zonta Women’s Club

Women’s Center

Living Shorelines

Do rescue dogs have birthdays? Yes!!

Alpizar Family Living a Legacy of Service | Alpizar Law

Tina Lange: A Mom Fighting for other Moms

Operation Superhero | Jason Hook Photography

Christian Care Ministry gives back: A look at the impact of CCM’s annual Day of Sharing

Yoga for good: How The Yoga Garden gives back

4 ways to give back to the earth: Eco-friendly practices to start today

Melbourne’s main event: 4th Annual Downtown Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Couple’s legacy to live on with planned gift: Helping others receive high-quality cancer care in Brevard on overcoming her disease | Health First

South Brevard Sharing Center: Lending a helping hand

Making a difference, one child at a time: Space Coast Early Intervention Center

Holy Trinity Tigers go all in for new athletic complex

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