April is Child Abuse Awareness month and several local organizations are teaming up again to put a whimsical childhood symbol on display to increase recognition for children and families. The Pinwheels for Prevention campaign is a national movement designed to…
Bridges is celebrating 60 years of providing quality programs and services to individuals with disabilities in the Brevard community. The organization provides highly specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities, as well as providing employment and job…
Food and Dining Writer, FLORIDA TODAY The Space Coast’s food expert, Suzy Fleming Leonard, dishes on her favorite food, why she loves her work and more. Q: What do you like best about being a journalist? A: “Everyone has an…
The Mouse House, as Disney is affectionately called, is not just a magical place for children. You might be surprised to learn there are upscale options when dining at Disney. Adults may even find that their favorite part is the…
By Craig Chapman The revival of the art of craft cocktails has been alive and thriving for quite some time now. Gone are the days of simple rum and sodas or over-processed, syrupy juices used to create a cheap apple…
By Ian Hunter and Craig Chapman The benefits of community gardens are endless: reduction of greenhouse gases, local economic benefits, increased property values, the opportunity to teach new job skills to people, bringing fresh food in to areas that are…
Husband, Father and Pioneer in Plastic Surgery At home and outside of his four plastic surgery centers, Dr. Roger Bassin could be any Space Coast husband and father, helping his son fix one of his toys or doting on his…
It’s that time of year when everything in your closet just seems drab. But instead of investing in a new wardrobe, try dressing up your closet. By getting organized and sprucing up a little, you’ll get a fresh perspective and…
Do You Really Need to Go to the Emergency Room? When unexpected health mishaps arise, many people’s first reaction is to head to an emergency room. But when those illnesses and injuries aren’t true emergencies, not knowing the best option…
TITUSVILLE, FLA. (Feb. 24, 2016) —A just-released ranking of America’s safest hospitals places Parrish Medical Center at No. 17 in the survey’s 100-400 beds category. The SafeCare Group’s 2016 ‘Top 100 SafeCare Hospitals®’ listing named PMC–a Parrish Healthcare integrated care…
“Blenditarian” Substitutions Make Dinnertime Delicious Blended Chili and Macaroni Asian Lettuce Wraps Mushroom Tacos with Salsa Verde Classic Blended Burger Finding the right daily nutritional balance is no easy feat. Managing sugar, carbohydrate, fat and red meat intake takes serious…
Dawn Schauman Brings Traditional Dances From Ireland to the Space Coast By Marissa Pietrobono Many in Brevard have become accustomed to seeing Irish dancing shows thanks to Dawn Rondeau Schauman, the instructor for the Rondeau School of Irish Dance. You…
Spring is on its way, a flourishing time for the lush greens and color-bursting flowers of the Space Coast. Blend your green thumb and your creative flare with these fun gardening projects that can be done quickly and easily during…
Profits from Book Sales Donated to Fund Research for a Cure Many a parent or grandparent have sprung to action when a child or grandchild has been diagnosed with a sickness of any kind. Mitch Ribak is one of those…
Westgate River Ranch Blends Florida Cowboy History & Glamping For a unique vacation experience, guests can unleash their inner cowboy at Central Florida’s Westgate River Ranch on the same land where Florida’s first cowboys roamed. Infused with Florida cowboy history,…