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December 1, 2019

42677

by Sara Santora

Life on Mars? An interview with Alyssa Carson

Education, From the Editor, Inspiration, People & Business, Travel

Photography: Jason Hook The Florida Tech student who hopes to be among the first to walk on Mars. The Space Coast has always been known for, well, the space industry. It was here, 50 years ago, where Neil Armstrong, Buzz...

December 1, 2019

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by SpaceCoast Living

Home for the holidays | Baer’s Furniture

Holidays, Home & Garden, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Style

What better way to celebrate the holiday season than by giving yourself a gift that you will enjoy year-round? Nothing refreshes the personal spaces you share with family and friends and lifts the holiday spirit like just the right furniture....

November 15, 2019

3704

by Heather Motro

Saying thanks: How to write a proper thank-you note

Home & Garden, Inspiration, Lifestyle

When was the last time you wrote a thank-you note? Not a “thank you” via text or Facebook post, but a real, handwritten thank-you note? It’s not that we aren’t thankful – we all appreciate when someone in our lives...

October 4, 2019

3893

by Harmony Lynn Goodson

How to host an elegant Halloween party

Home & Garden, Inspiration, Lifestyle

I love Halloween and all the fun decor that comes with the theme. But when it comes to fancy dinner parties, I find that less is more when trying to achieve that elegant and refined table style. Dark colors set...

September 4, 2019

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by Sara Santora and 1 more

Why Go into Work? Creating a Beautiful, Yet Functional, Home Office

From the Editor, Home & Garden, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Style

The demand for remote work has significantly increased over the last decade. According to a 2018 article on remote.co, “More than 50% of people who telecommute part-time said they wanted to increase their remote hours … and 60% of...

August 2, 2019

4050

by SpaceCoast Living

Teachers Coming Together to Make a Big Difference

Children, Education, Inspiration

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change that you want to see in the world,” and that’s just what retired Brevard County teacher Nancy Donahue became when she discovered the plight of 23-year-old teacher, Temwani Chilenga, from Malawi, Africa. Beginning...

July 8, 2019

11418

by SpaceCoast Living

The Most Instagram-Worthy Spots on the Space Coast

Arts & Community, Attractions, Inspiration, Lifestyle, SpaceCoast's Endless Summer, Travel & Outdoors

Now that your sons and daughters are off for the summer, it’s time to plan some picture-perfect moments. With Instagram being the center of most children’s lives, planning a day in a beautiful or iconic area of the Space Coast...

June 22, 2019

8386

by Heather Motro

A Look Inside Mango Manor: How to Create the Boho Home You’ve Always Dreamed of

Home & Garden, Inspiration, Style

Anyone who’s ever dreamed of escaping from the day-to-day to their very own tropical island would be right at home in blogger Kelli Collins’ house. In her time in the Coast Guard, Collins visited all seven continents, collecting art and...

June 12, 2019

6421

by SpaceCoast Living

Celebrating Dads: Dr. Victor Benezra | Obstetrics and Gynecology

Health, Inspiration

Like so many in our culture, Dr. Victor Benezra’s parents separated when he was very young. But, he said, “I was lucky to have my grandfather and uncle step up and teach me the importance of family values, a strong...

June 12, 2019

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by SpaceCoast Living

Celebrating Dads: Dr. Rafael Trespalacios | Medical Director & Lead Surgeon at Brevard Eye Center

Health, Inspiration

Some call it, “Entering another person’s world.” It is one of the key differentiators between fathers who have vital connections with their children and those who do not. We expect children to enter their parents’ world — the one they...

June 12, 2019

3517

by SpaceCoast Living

Celebrating Dads: Dr. Anil Dhople | A Leading Radiation Oncologist

Health, Inspiration

Dr. Anil Dhople is a leading radiation oncologist who grew up in Satellite Beach. His parents immigrated to this country from India for the hope of a better start for their children’s lives, a better education and better opportunities for...

June 12, 2019

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by SpaceCoast Living

Celebrating Dads: Ben Plechaty | School Teacher at Manatee Elementary

Inspiration, Special Section

Ben Plechaty, a fifth grade teacher, his wife, who teaches second grade, and his two sons, who are nine and five, are together at Manatee Elementary. “It is really great being there, watching your kids every day,” he commented. He...

June 12, 2019

3851

by Sara Santora and 1 more

The Heroes Who Don’t Wear Capes

From the Editor, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Special Section

Doctor, teacher, father. Though the still remain heroes in our eyes; however, first two titles are commendable and respectable, I’m sure our fathers would agree that they are no match to the title of “dad.” However, all three titles hold...

June 5, 2019

5289

by Heather Motro

Space Coast Early Intervention Center

Inspiration, People & Business

Of the many challenges a parent faces, one of the greater challenges is selecting the right school where their child will start his or her educational journey. Parents of children with disabilities may feel especially daunted as they search for...

June 1, 2019

8022

by Eric Wright

Fatherhood: More than a Roof Over Your Head

Inspiration, People & Business, Special Section, Special Sections

Ray Smith President G&G Roofing Construction Inc. Walter M. Shirra Sr., father of the famous Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronaut Walter (Wally) M. Shirra Jr., once said, “You don’t raise heroes, you raise sons. And if you treat them like sons,...

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