Four Exercises to Stay Fit at Any Age Staying healthy and living an active lifestyle is important at any age; however, as we begin to enter our “golden years”, the importance of maintaining our bodies and minds is exponentially increased….
One Simple Philosophy — So Many Homemade Treats Coffee, ice creams, pastries, flat bread pizzas, sandwiches, salads, omelets. If you think that one café in Cocoa Village couldn’t specialize in all this then you haven’t been to Ossorio Bakery and…
Though most people will either give or receive care at some point in their lives, caregiving can be unfamiliar, confusing and stressful — not only for those receiving care, but also for families and friends searching for ways to care…
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…
Breast cancer survivors are as passionate in their survivorship as they are supporting others going through the treatment process and raising money for the cause. This month, we feature some local survivors who shared their journey with the “C” word….
Today, many families find themselves providing care for a family member — parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, even a spouse — either in their own home or their family member’s home. As a result, families may be left feeling frustrated, exhausted,…
You’ve heard the alarming statistics on breast cancer, read about early detection, genetic risk and mutations. Even movie stars are weighing in. Actress Angelina Jolie publicly revealed in February that she had a double mastectomy after her doctor indicated strong…
Hormone replacement therapy — medications containing female hormones to replace the ones the body may no longer make after menopause — is a treatment often used for women through the menopausal years. A recent surge in information has been sparked…
By: Melissa Kilgore, Lighting Specialist Light emitting diodes, commonly called LEDs, have made their way into many of the products we use every day. From clocks to laptops, to lamps and TVs, many of the devices we rely on have…
By Michelle Cannon Epting ‘Tis the season for costumes, candy, carving pumpkins, and cringing in delighted terror at scary movies and haunted houses. Halloween has arrived, and children anticipate post trick-or-treating surges of sugar, while adults look forward to attending…
An Island Gives Style and Functionality to Kitchens By Andrea Lacourt With the holidays approaching quickly, the kitchen is going to be a busy place. Many of our homeowners like to customize their kitchen island to fit their needs, whether…
Lighting design is a key factor in getting a room to accomplish the homeowners’ intent. In general the lighting of a room truly sets the mood and functionality of that space. Whether it’s a soft, warm, inviting light or a…
Packaged 100,000 Meals for Local Children Earlier this year members of the community visited the State Farm Neighborhood Assist site on Facebook to cast nearly 47,000 votes that awarded Nerve2Serve of Melbourne a $25,000 grant to help feed hungry children….
A piece of history dating back to the Ice Age has taken up residence at the Brevard Museum in the form of an articulated mastodon donated to the museum in 2009. “Bones” is a cast of one at the Florida…
In an effort to provide something completely new and unique to the Brevard community, this year’s Havenly Affair is modeled after an elite Concours, in which vintage cars are displayed to compete for favor before a select panel of…