Health First Trusted Care for 30 years
Meili Viera Porter MVP Sales Group
March 17, 2025
207

Anchors aweigh… not so far away

Current Issue, Travel
The Space Coast is home to miles of beautiful beaches for soaking up the sun, wildlife trails for hiking and exploring, and riverways for water sports and fishing —...
March 17, 2025
216

Love in Blooms

Current Issue, Home & Garden
Rare are the presents that keep on giving, that bring joy and beauty year after year after year. For the late Jim Adamson, that very special present was a...
March 16, 2025
2121

Hidden gems

Current Issue, Home & Garden, Space Coast Homes
Architectural treasures — though abundant — are not easily discernible to drivers on South Tropical Trail. The fortunate people who call this place home value seclusion.
March 16, 2025
713

No ordinary bog

Current Issue, Museums, Space Coast History
This is a story of a woman who ate fish and berries for her last meal, of a backhoe operator who stumbled upon some intriguing, round rocks in Titusville,...
March 16, 2025
321

Hidden history

Current Issue, Space Coast History
With its stylish condominiums along the shores of the Indian River Lagoon; the Health First Holmes Regional Center; the stores along New Haven Avenue; the oceanside luxury homes, it’s...
January 17, 2025
1508

Best of the Space Coast 2025

Best of the Space Coast, Special Section
Every year, we turn to the Space Coast community to vote for their favorite businesses to be named the Best of the Space Coast. We are happy to feature the...
January 17, 2025
1463

Overcoming

Current Issue, Local
It is not uncommon for Carol Chisolm to be stopped and complimented by strangers. She exudes a magnetic charisma and her presence is captivating. Her beaming smile radiates unmistakable...
January 17, 2025
1845

Giddy Upper

Current Issue, Giving Back, Local
Isaac Hodges was diagnosed with autism at age 4 and with attention deficit disorder at 6. Although he is smart and creative, he struggles with focusing on tasks at...
January 17, 2025
911

A legacy of service, growth, and meaningful impact

Current Issue, Local, Sponsored Content
At Edward Jones, Mitchell Wealth Management, a practice led by Cameron and Colleen Mitchell in Viera, Florida, financial advising is more than a profession — it is a legacy...
January 17, 2025
766

Way to go!

Current Issue, Local
Whether you’re new to the area or have lived here your entire life, there’s no better time than the present to become more involved in your community. From weekly...
January 17, 2025
1053

Pet paradise

Current Issue, Local, Pets
Apollo and Artemis are two lucky dogs, for they live in the canine wonderland of the Space Coast. Several times a week, the two Basenjis enjoy a long car...
January 17, 2025
557

Robert Lattig | Jhany Alvarado

Current Issue, Local, Sponsored Content
With over 30 years of combined experience, Robert Lattig, Senior Vice President, and Jhany Alvarado, CFP®, Senior Financial Advisor, are dedicated to delivering personalized financial solutions that empower individuals,...
January 17, 2025
1337

Interstell-arts

Arts & Community
Snoopy — Charlie Brown’s best friend, created for him by artist Charles Schultz — became NASA’s mascot in 1968. The world’s most famous beagle was assigned this important role...
January 17, 2025
1020

It's a wrap

Home & Garden, Renovation321
Move to the Space Coast: This was my girlfriend, Connie, and I’s mission, as we would venture from Gainesville — where we lived — over to the coast, for...
January 17, 2025
519

Last Look - Winter 2025

Last Look
As we celebrate the New Year and reminisce on 2024 with family and friends, enjoy a moment of peace and the simple beauty of the Space Coast, our home....
November 13, 2024
1521

Plum Pair

Cover Story, Holidays, Local
The island of Cuba has a well-deserved reputation for political turmoil, stunning beaches, great baseball players and outstanding ballet dancers. Frank Galvez is one of the latter.
November 13, 2024
1026

Holiday gift guide 2024

Holidays
Whether you are searching for a unique handmade item, a gift for those who seek adventure, something antique or coastal themed, gift certificates for dining out, a one-of-a-kind piece...
November 13, 2024
1104

True craftsmanship

Local, Space Coast Homes
Joyal Homes’ new Sandhill Key model, at Viera’s Aripeka community, is a luxurious example of why this construction company has amassed so many fans during its 50 years in...
November 13, 2024
1404

Hidden gem

Local, Museums, Special Section
In a newspaper story from 2004, Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science Assistant Director Marykim Brown noted that “The museum has been here for years, and we are...
November 13, 2024
1244

Flora and Friends

Local
It’s a few minutes past open on a Wednesday at Frida’s, a plant shop and biophilic design studio in Melbourne. Upon entering the store, a warmth and whimsicality instantly...
September 13, 2024
2215

Celebrating two of the Space Coast’s grande dames

Local, Publisher's Note
Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse and Pritchard House, two very interesting “ladies” featured in this issue, could be poster girls for aging gracefully.
September 13, 2024
2596

Preemptive measure

Local, Space Coast Medical Report
Memories flooded back to Anne Clayton-Orrison during the March 21 groundbreaking for the complex that will replace Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital — a place that has played a...
September 13, 2024
2176

Care, to go

Local, Space Coast Medical Report
When Health First patient Sandra McCoy was given the choice between hospitalization or enrollment in the Hospital at Home program, the Melbourne resident said it was a no-brainer. 
September 13, 2024
2405

Center Stage

Arts & Community, Local
A great lady of the theater marked her 100th birthday in Brevard County this August, and her legion of fans plans to celebrate her centenary well into 2025. 
September 13, 2024
1717

Old Haven

Local, Space Coast History
Capt. James Pritchard was as unique as the house he built in Titusville. Born in New York City in 1836, Pritchard became a captain in the Confederate Army, while...
September 13, 2024
1716

Glow Up

Local, Nonprofit spotlight, Special Sections
The newly expanded Aves’ Place Cafe and the adjacent Treasures Boutique offer training opportunities for individuals with special needs as well as a way for the community to support...
June 3, 2024
2829

Mission Accomplished

Local, Special Section
In the drama-o-meter of rocket liftoffs, Deltas have scored way up there for more than 50 years. But the last of these most metal of rockets, launched by United...
June 3, 2024
3407

A special space

Local, Special Section
A unique local museum of space heritage owes its birth to, oddly enough, the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  “In 1988, Titusville physician Dr. Doyle Chastain had seen the Walk of Fame...
June 3, 2024
2450

Don’t be scared!

Local, Special Section
As the oceanic spectacle of the annually televised Shark Week approaches, fans around the world are gearing up for thrilling encounters and insightful education on these magnificent predators.
June 2, 2024
2215

Great Swamp!

Local, Special Section, Travel & Outdoors, Wildlife
One of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail’s premier wildlife viewing areas, Viera Wetlands is a mecca for birders, nature photographers and eco-tourists — as well as anyone...
June 1, 2024
2935

Jungle Love

Education, Local, Special Section
Florida Institute of Technology has a secret. A secret garden, that is. The Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden has been there to wrap visitors in an oasis of calm,...
June 1, 2024
2022

Magical Mangos

Local, Special Sections, Taste of the Space Coast
Florida summer is famously inhospitable. The air is thick with humidity and the heat is relentless. Late afternoons are punctuated by thunderstorms; mosquitoes rule at dusk.
March 15, 2024
2788

Tech upgrade

Education, Local, Special Sections
He has wrestled a steer to the ground and is a certified professional hydrologist. He worked as a bartender and holds a doctorate in civil engineering from Arizona State...
March 15, 2024
4082

Big Ideas

Education, Local, Special Sections
The Cobb family has history with Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy — that’s why they are contributing to its future.
March 15, 2024
2324

Space to Soar

Home & Garden, Local, Space Coast Homes, Special Sections
Asparkling white picket fence encircles the yard at 1296 Highland Ave., in the Eau Gallie Arts District in Melbourne. It leads the eye to a similarly gleaming arbor, which...
March 14, 2024
2498

Sister good

Local, Special Section
The three inaugural recipients of the weVENTURE Women’s Business Center Impact Awards have taken journeys into entrepreneurship as diverse as their backgrounds and talents.
March 14, 2024
3126

On a roll

Local, People & Business
Fascinated with cameras as a kid, longtime Space Coast photographer Roger Scruggs admits that he has always been “obsessed with creating images.”
January 11, 2024
6937

Best of the Space Coast 2024

Best of the Space Coast, Special Section
Every year, we turn to the Space Coast community to vote for their favorite businesses to be named the Best of the Space Coast. We are happy to feature...
January 11, 2024
2902

Wild Blue Yonder

Local, Travel
"This isn’t your momma’s airport, anymore,” says Keely Leggett, public information officer for the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport in Melbourne. The numbers back up that declaration, as a massive growth...
January 11, 2024
2656

Growing Stronger

Environment, Local
There are encouraging signs from the Indian River Lagoon cleanup in Brevard County: A St. Johns River Water Management District survey shows new seagrass growth in some areas.
January 11, 2024
2712

Shabby to Chic

Local, Space Coast Homes
Imagine having the good fortune to buy a second home near the beach — the perfect getaway for you and your family after a hectic week of work and...
January 11, 2024
7242

Chairman of the board

Local, Sports
A “core surfer, master craftsman and true gentleman.” That’s how surfing-industry peers describe Ricky Carroll, owner of R&D Surf Factory in Rockledge. Carroll has established himself at the top...
January 11, 2024
2494

Super Seafood Soup

Local, Taste of the Space Coast
Every coastal region around the world has a signature seafood soup. Each one is the essence of the sea and the community surrounding it. Historically, the soups were made...
January 11, 2024
3458

Honorable Mission

Local
Visitors to the Space Coast are familiar with the beauty of its coast and the wonder of its space program. But a true place of honor in Brevard County...
November 2, 2023
3269

The purity of embracing the moment

Holidays, Publisher's Note
When I was a senior in high school in 1977, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville came out that February, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 list.
November 1, 2023
9805

Joy to the world

Holidays, Home & Garden, Local, Space Coast Homes
Under the spell of the holiday spirit, many of us relinquish just enough spare time to string some lights around the eaves and decorate a tree.
November 1, 2023
3324

MOB rules

Holidays, Home & Garden, Local, Space Coast Homes
In its Holiday Tour of Historic Homes, Museums of Brevard, often referred to as MOB, mixes a generous portion of holiday cheer with a leisurely visit to the Brevard...
November 1, 2023
2347

More pie = happier holidays

Indian River Kitchen
The kitchen has always been my laboratory. I’m endlessly curious about food and unafraid to experiment. When I eat something I love at a restaurant, I’m already cooking up...
November 1, 2023
2559

Succesful Season

Arts & Community, Local
The days from Thanksgiving to Christmas can be make-or-break for area artists. More art is said to sell during November and December than any other time of the year....
November 1, 2023
4822

Icing the Competition

Arts & Community, Children, Holidays, Inspiration, Local
Theatre on Ice is a competitive sport that combines the grace of figure skating with the excitement of theatre and dance. A team of 8 to 28 skaters forms...
November 1, 2023
3404

Water works

Inspiration
Picture a canoe. What else comes to mind? Mirror lakes, forests of golden-hued trees, the contemplative quiet of nature. Just thinking about canoes is relaxing; contemplating antique canoes, even...
November 1, 2023
3368

Last Look - Holiday 2023

Last Look
As 2023 draws to a close and we celebrate the holiday season, may you enjoy a wonderful 2024 on the Space Coast with all its wonder and beauty, a...
September 18, 2023
5466

Fast Track

Cover Story, Education
Elaine Larsen, co-founder of Larsen Motorsports, spent almost two decades blasting down quarter-mile tracks in jet dragsters that reached speeds around 300 miles per hour.
September 17, 2023
9463

Chateau Farmer

Home & Garden, Space Coast Homes
A well-crafted house reflects the personality of the people who call it their home. The Indialantic château was the pride of Phillip and Jeanne Farmer for many years.
September 15, 2023
2969

Patriots’ Place

Home & Garden, Space Coast Homes
Driving through the tree-lined streets of Indian River Colony Club, it is impossible to miss the line of mailboxes: identical and perfectly aligned, as if standing at attention.
September 15, 2023
2421

Last Look - Fall 2023

Last Look, Wildlife
Over a narrow passage along Blue Cypress Lake, a proud osprey protects its catch. Having already eaten the head of its catch, this bird will now take what’s left...
June 2, 2023
3357

Growing pains

Space Coast Boating & Fishing, Travel & Outdoors
What started out as a small fishing port in the 1950s has blossomed into the world’s No. 1 cruise port and it’s still growing. Port Canaveral is the reigning...
June 2, 2023
6525

Something for everyone

Space Coast Boating & Fishing, Travel & Outdoors, Wildlife
Living on the Space Coast has its perks, and one of them is that it offers all kinds of boat tours for anyone who wants to get out on...
June 2, 2023
3479

Homemade Cheer

Eat & Drink, Indian River Kitchen
My great-grandfather used those to make what he called pineapple beer. He added the pineapple peels to a jar filled with sugar and water. My Aunt Mary Ann remembers...
June 1, 2023
3446

Lagoonology

Children, Local
John Buck entertains, teaches and engages classrooms of middle school students for an hour with nary a screen in sight. How is the miracle achieved? The feat is due...
June 1, 2023
2450

Seeing red

Moments in Space History, Space and Aviation
Ten-year-old Pat Duggin had a backyard seat for what he describes as free fireworks from Cape Canaveral. The son of an Air Force chief master sergeant, he has vivid...
June 1, 2023
2973

Next Stop: Mars

Moments in Space History, Space and Aviation
Planning for a crew’s health in deep space is as essential as for a successful rocket launch, experts say. Researchers at the Florida Institute of Technology and the University...
June 1, 2023
4073

Saving a grand old lady

Museums, Space Coast History
Historical Green Gables, saved from demolition by the efforts of a small band of determined fans, is a living history museum that tells the story of Melbourne’s early days.
May 26, 2023
3859

By the bottle

Eat & Drink, Lifestyle, Taste of the Space Coast
Midweek evenings are not usually busy at restaurants, but you wouldn’t know it from the crowd gathered a recent Wednesday at Café Margaux. The Cocoa Village restaurant was hosting...
May 26, 2023
2433

Going native

Environment, Home & Garden
In recent years there has been a booming interest in Florida native plants. What’s the attraction? First off, they require little maintenance. There’s some TLC when they are first...
May 26, 2023
2188

Healing haven

Nonprofit spotlight, Wildlife
The unobtrusive blue sign by U.S. 1 in Palm Shores provides little indication of the excellent hospital behind it. Like other excellent healthcare facilities, this hospital boasts of an...
May 26, 2023
2103

Last Look - Summer 2023

Last Look
A fisherman heads out onto Blue Cypress Lake from Middleton’s Fish Camp near Vero Beach as the sun rises. Lined with cypress trees, the lake has great fishing in...
March 14, 2023
2798

Long view into time

Moments in Space History, Space Coast History, Special Section
The Hubble Space Telescope 340 miles in orbit above the Earth has mesmerized stargazers with images of the universe’s beauty and mysteries for decades and is still going strong. The...
March 10, 2023
5986

From space to the boardroom

People & Business
Test pilot, Top Gun, Marine Corps lieutenant colonel and now CEO of Cape Canaveral-based Aerodyne Industries, Allen also piloted Columbia in 1994 and was its mission commander in 1996....
March 10, 2023
3513

Stormy warnings

Environment, Local
About four years ago, at the direction of regional planners and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, coastal municipalities undertook studies to examine the long-term consequences of storm flooding and...
March 9, 2023
4714

Taste of Old Florida

Citrus, Recipes
It may never be as popular as Key lime pie, but this is a taste of Old Florida that should not be forgotten. The difference between Key lime...
March 8, 2023
4662

Rides to remember

Attractions, Museums
At the American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne, it is a case of too many hot cars, so little time. The museum is open only for nonprofit fundraisers, car...
March 8, 2023
3312

Connecting body and mind

Fitness, Health, Inspiration, Sports
Two-time Women’s World Yoga Sports Champion Holly Elaine Raymond of Merritt Island firmly believes that yoga can be a true journey of self-discovery.
December 27, 2022
7276

Best of the Space Coast 2023

Best of the Space Coast, Special Section
Every year, we turn to the Space Coast community to vote for their favorite businesses to be named the Best of the Space Coast. We are happy to feature...
December 20, 2022
2787

Views from above

Moments in Space History, Space Coast History
In tributes unique among NASA’s field centers, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex preserves the feats of the nation’s astronauts. The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame is part of...
December 19, 2022
3416

Redefining mission

People & Business, Special Section
An area that once focused primarily on launching rockets has developed into a tourist mecca and major cruise ship port, not to mention a center for manufacturing and hi-tech....
December 19, 2022
8241

Best-Laid Plans

Home & Garden, Renovation321, Space Coast Homes
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December 16, 2022
4214

Courting Champions

Children, Fitness, Inspiration
Rockets fly along the Space Coast, but so do tennis balls, and plenty of them. The area is tailor-made for the sport and professionals like Harrison are all too...
December 15, 2022
2665

Food for thought

Children, Education, Inspiration, Nonprofit spotlight
What Bob Barnes did with The Children’s Hunger Project was almost a miracle. The West Melbourne resident is hoping for similar results with his latest project, Aspiration Academy.
November 3, 2022
3495

No pause for Claus

Holidays, Inspiration
It was 39 years ago when Willard Davis first wore the red suit, passed out candy and listened to children as they sat on his...
November 3, 2022
2994

Publisher's Note Holiday 2022

Holidays, Publisher's Note
For the uninitiated, celebrating Christmas in Florida is a lot different than celebrating it in northern climes. Instead of sleigh rides and strolls through snow-covered villages, we have things like...
November 3, 2022
4750

Hanging with the Santas

Holidays, Local, Nonprofit spotlight
What started as a fun family outing on Christmas Eve 2009 for George Trosset, has since become one of the largest gatherings to ever converge on the Space Coast....
November 3, 2022
2975

Holiday gift guide 2022

Holidays
Whether you are searching for a unique handmade item, a gift for those who seek adventure, something antique or coastal themed, gift certificates for dining out, a one-of-a-kind piece...
October 31, 2022
3329

Cosmic Alliance

Moments in Space History, Space Coast History, Special Section
A reusable laboratory flown on the space shuttles, Spacelab’s launch from the Kennedy Space Center on Nov. 28, 1983, paved the way for the International Space Station.
September 7, 2022
7031

X Marks the Spot

Space Coast History
A little-known island sanctuary for birds in Brevard County is finally getting some recognition, thanks to the efforts of a history researcher who learned about it recently, quite by...
September 6, 2022
4214

Striving to bring you the best

Publisher's Note
In case you haven’t heard, the magazine you are holding in your hands — or reading online — has been named best overall magazine in its class in...
September 6, 2022
6201

Row to success

Sports
The first intercollegiate sporting event in the United States dates back to 1852 when the Harvard rowing team defeated Yale in a regatta held at Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire....
September 6, 2022
5156

A Tall Story

Moments in Space History, Space Coast History, Special Section
Emblazoned with the American flag and NASA logo, the Vehicle Assembly Building looms suddenly into view as visitors approach the Kennedy Space Center. The landmark that helped put Brevard...
September 5, 2022
3870

Well of Inspiration

Home & Garden, Space Coast Homes
Pity the real estate agent who specializes in high-end properties. These poor souls routinely explore some of the latest and greatest trends in homes. On a daily basis, they...
September 3, 2022
5340

Something old, Something new

Home & Garden, Renovation321
Ever since I was a preteen growing up in South Florida in the 1960s, I have been fascinated by the space program. Aside from wanting to be an astronaut...
September 1, 2022
5949

Sleeping soundly

Nonprofit spotlight
At any given time, there are approximately 250 homeless people living in Indian River County and between 3,000 and 3,500 in Brevard County. Some sleep in cars. Others live...
June 10, 2022
3931

Kennedy Space Center celebrates 60 years

Special Section
It happened 60 years ago come July 1. Merritt Island was officially designated the U.S. space program’s Launch Operations Center — which a year later would become known as...
June 9, 2022
7043

Kennedy Space Center timeline

Space Coast History, Special Section
May 25, 1961 – President John F. Kennedy announces before a joint session of Congress his ambitious goal of sending an American to the moon before the end of...
June 9, 2022
4807

Economic booster

Special Section
While Brevard County enjoys one of the most diverse economies in the country, it will always remain intrinsically connected to the economy of the space program and the Kennedy...
June 9, 2022
3726

Out of this world

Attractions, Special Section
With rockets launching almost every week, there is a renewed interest in America’s space program. People line the beaches and roadways surrounding Kennedy Space Center in Florida to watch...
June 8, 2022
5804

College launch

Education
In January 1958, Explorer I, America’s first satellite, proved to the world that the country was ready for the Space Age. Four years later, when Kennedy Space Center opened,...
June 8, 2022
8286

Enjoying the spoils

Local, Space Coast Boating & Fishing, Travel & Outdoors
Whether you are looking to connect with nature and wildlife — or seek solace while camping under the stars — the Indian River Lagoon’s spoil islands offer a picture...
June 8, 2022
7112

Falling hook, line and sinker

Space Coast Boating & Fishing, Sports, Travel & Outdoors
With 72 miles of beaches, the Space Coast offers plenty of opportunities for surf fishing. With calmer seas and warmer weather, summertime can be one of the best seasons...
June 7, 2022
7523

Island paradise

Local, Space Coast Homes
Vacation Island Paradise, a tiny horseshoe-sliver of land with several names. Also known as Grant Farm Island, or VIP Island, this unique enclave of 65 homes is geographically just...
June 7, 2022
4830

A growing experience

Arts & Community, Children
When the pandemic closed down schools, Gemini Elementary School third grader Copeland Watters was bereft, not so much about missing in-person classes and catching up with friends, but about...
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3587
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BEST HAMBURGER 2022

Best of the Space Coast
  PUB AMERICANA 924 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne 321.802.6500 401 Delannoy Ave., Cocoa 321.877.3456 pubamericana.com Stacked juicy burgers dripping with cheese and toppings are standard at Pub Americana, beloved for its burgers at its Cocoa and Melbourne restaurants. As...
February 9, 2022
4679
by Maria Sonnenberg

BRIDGING PAST AND FUTURE

Arts & Community, Local, People & Business
Developers strive to preserve the vibe of the Eau Gallie Arts District For more than two decades, hairstylist Karen Lewis has witnessed the ebb and flow of the Eau Gallie Arts District from the window of her salon/art gallery on...
February 8, 2022
2300
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BEST RETAIL STORE 2022

Best of the Space Coast
DOWNTOWN DIVAS 837 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, 321.733.0898 downtowndivasmelbourne.com Style is individual. Downtown Divas, with its personal shoppers, helps you find yours. A series of questions about your likes and dislikes helps them pick a selection of things for...
February 5, 2022
3283
by SpaceCoast Living

BEST NEW RESTAURANT

Best of the Space Coast
Q’S CRACKIN’ CRAB & SEAFOOD KITCHEN  5240 N. Atlantic Ave., Unit 100, Cocoa Beach 321.613.4044 Qscrackincrab.com Quinisha Bredwood opened Q’s Crackin’ Crab & Seafood Kitchen, with the Q for Quinisha, in July with high hopes that her favorite recipes would...
February 5, 2022
5201
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BEST GOLF COURSE

Best of the Space Coast
VIERA EAST GOLF CLUB 2300 Clubhouse Drive, Rockledge | 321.639.6500 | vieragolf.com Viera East Golf Club offers one of the region’s premier golf experiences. The manicured course was designed by world-renowned architect Joe Lee. It features lush, rolling fairways, clear...
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February 5, 2022
4497
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BEST HOME BUILDER

Best of the Space Coast
JOYAL HOMES 2800 Aurora Road, Melbourne 321.254.0997 joyal-homes.com With 48 years in the home building business and many employees who have been with them for more than a decade, Joyal Homes is a premier home building company that also handles...
February 5, 2022
4954
by SpaceCoast Living

BEST NEW BUSINESS

Best of the Space Coast
A PICNIC AFFAIR Melbourne 407.505.8071 apicnicaffair.com Probably one of the most unique businesses you’ll run across, A Picnic Affair is a pop-up picnic company that specializes in creating picnics from the traditional to the exotic at your choice of location....
February 3, 2022
4303
by Maria Sonnenberg

Squeezed Out

Citrus, Local, People & Business, Space Coast History
Development, disease ravages regional citrus industry Among his birthday presents last year, Frank Sullivan III found a very special one: a wooden board. Mind you, this was no ordinary wood, for it was plucked from the demolition of the Sullivan...
February 2, 2022
6329
by Maria Sonnenberg

Reminders of the past

Local, People & Business, Space Coast History
Grower credited with saving industry Orange-shaped structures dot the Florida landscape and Brevard is no exception. On U.S. 1 in Eau Gallie, the huge cement Big Orange built during the 1960s once served as a fruit stand where the Chamber...
February 2, 2022
6635
by Fred Mays

Disappearing act

Local
Caity Savioa of the Marine Resource Council says breakwater efforts work really well in the replanting process.and laments not having enough natural shorelines left to replant.  FRED MAYS Replanting projects struggle to stem mangrove destruction Mangroves are among the most...
February 2, 2022
4229
by SpaceCoast Living

BEST BREWERY 2022

Best of the Space Coast
HELL ‘N BLAZES BREWING COMPANY 1002 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne 321.821.4052 Hellnblazesbrewing.com Hell ‘n Blazes Brewing is housed in a fully renovated, 120-year-old building in historical downtown Melbourne, giving it atmosphere plus. The family-and-friends microbrewery is known for traditional...

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March 17, 2025

Anchors aweigh… not so far away

Current Issue, Travel
The Space Coast is home to miles of beautiful beaches for soaking up the sun, wildlife trails for hiking and exploring, and riverways for water sports and fishing — there’s much to do and see here. Sometimes, though, we just need to get away from it all.
March 17, 2025

Love in Blooms

Current Issue, Home & Garden
March 16, 2025

Hidden gems

Current Issue, Home & Garden, Space Coast Homes
March 16, 2025

No ordinary bog

Current Issue, Museums, Space Coast History
March 16, 2025

Hidden history

Current Issue, Space Coast History
January 17, 2025

Best of the Space Coast 2025

Best of the Space Coast, Special Section
Every year, we turn to the Space Coast community to vote for their favorite businesses to be named the Best of the Space Coast. We are happy to feature the winners who earned the “Best” in their categories.

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