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By: Cindi Courbat In the rough and tumble world of women’s roller derby, you might not expect to find school teachers, engineers, medical professionals, mothers and daughters — even a few grandmothers — but, then again, you probably haven’t met…
A wild horse is poetry in motion, beautiful and powerful. No one knows that better than Diane Delano, president and founder of Wild Horse Rescue Center in Mims. The center is dedicated to the preservation of America’s wild horses. The…
By Michelle Cannon Epting Destination: Remarkable Restaurants Worth a Drive When planning a Florida getaway, there are many destinations and factors to consider. If one allows one’s palate to be the guide, a visit to one of these places may…
By Cindi Courbat Photos courtesy of Tinho Dornellas Tinho Dornellas came to Brevard County with his wife three decades ago to open Calema Windsurfing & Watersports. Their waterfront facility, now located in Kelly Park on Merritt Island, has gained worldwide…
He starts in Miami on April 4 and ends in Pittsburgh on June 19, with small breaks in between and longer stays in certain cities. While it is not unheard of for baseball lovers to travel to several stadiums…
As Brevard County reinvents itself as an ecotourism location, it is imperative that our recreational areas be presented as clean, well maintained nature centers. Keep Brevard Beautiful has recently introduced the Adopt an Island program to help control litter on…
By: Cindi Courbat For centuries, Florida’s tropical climate, with its lush vegetation and its bountiful supply of natural water resources has provided a near-perfect paradise for plants, birds and sea animals. Florida’s tropical oasis, however, is not as pristine or…
Myrtle Beach is famous for over 60 miles of beaches on the world-renowned Grand Strand. From fresh seafood to shopping, the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel and a plethora of golf courses, there’s something for everyone in Myrtle Beach. Here are some…
Located just minutes from downtown Orlando and area attractions, Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club and Lodge, is miles away from the typical theme park and the Orlando-area getaway. The 70-room property is immaculately maintained which makes it a quiet…
The Rockledge Club is Brevard County’s traditional country club experience combining old Florida elegance with southern hospitality since 1918. Originally named The Golf Club, Rockledge’s celebrated history began in the boom times of the 1920s. Over the years and with…
Situated along 13 miles of pristine, picturesque Atlantic coastline, Amelia Island is the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of barrier islands along the eastern U.S. seaboard. Amelia Island owns the unique distinction of being the only U.S. city…
Professionals by day … motorcycle riders on the weekend Clarence and Lu Anne One of the things Clarence Woodley likes about being a motorcycle rider is that you can meet people from all walks of life. The latter would…
By Cindi Courbat Boaz and Koa, two adorable 1-year-old Chihuahua pups, proved even the tiniest canines can surf. The dynamic duo held their own against bigger and more experienced surf dogs during a recent exhibition held in Cocoa Beach. Surfing…
By Sue DeWerff Many have compared it to wakeboarding on steroids — others describe the experience as an adrenaline rush where they were “high on hovering” — and according to Jay Figart, owner of Jump Right In Fly-Boarding in Merritt…
Just minutes away from famous beaches and the glamour of Palm Beach, Lion Country Safari offers a unique and affordable opportunity for visitors to take a wild African safari without having to leave the country. Florida’s only drive-through safari and…
