Stepping over the threshold into Charlie and Cynthia Boyd’s abode, one feels akin to Alice, with Wonderland unfolding before her. Suddenly, the Cocoa Beach neighborhood has vanished as floor-to-ceiling windows welcome the wild elements of nature in sweeping views of…
Batten Down the Hatches! Here on the Space Coast,we’ve been fortunate to avoid disastrous destruction from any major hurricanes for the past eight years. Yet, many local residents can grimly recall the great damage caused by the super storms of 2004. That…
High-end, hand-picked, one-of a-kind pieces signify the selections at J.P. and Teresa McMenamy’s M.C.M. Fine Furniture Warehouse How many times have you been a guest in someone’s home and found yourself in awe of a unique, eye-catching piece of furniture…
Plant Your Way to Paradise Coming home to a resort-style tropical garden can help you feel like you’re on an exotic vacation. But, nothing can shatter the illusion of a tropical getaway faster than a garden full of dead plants….
Gourmet American classics in the heart of Downtown Melbourne The idea of a French couple opening a throwback American burger joint may seem a bit out of step. But that’s just the path that Jean-Philippe Reis and Karine Paturel-Reis have…
Father-daughter time is special. Make some memories she’ll never forget with these simple but unforgettable activities. 1. Go on a date: That’s right, put your best tie on and let her pick out her favorite dress! Show her exactly how…
By Michelle Cannon Epting As the summer season unfolds, the time comes to shed more layers of clothing and engage in more physical activities. If you are looking to take on some alternative activities to get in shape and transform…
Dave Netterstrom, 48 Realtor and City of Cocoa Beach mayor Dave Netterstrom, Cocoa Beach’s mayor, is ready to revive his town’s glory days. He recalls the space race in the 1960s, when rocket scientists and celebrities mingled there. “The whole…
Marcus Harley, 45 Vice president and regional manager of the Space Coast region for PNC Bank Marcus Harley has held many roles: cell-phone network manager, church elder, co-founder of an auto detailing business, consultant, and now vice president and regional…
“The thing I enjoy the most is spending time with my kids.” Kirk Kessel ran a landscaping business in high school, started flying at 14 and got his pilot’s license at 16, before he got his driver’s license. His…
Mark Goff, 51 Consultant/Instructor Mark Goff grew up in a seaside town in Massachusetts and came to Florida to pursue baseball dreams. And though he didn’t end up playing in the majors, he’s still living the dream as a pitching…
Dimitrios Mitsakos, 34 Aerospace Technologist Dimitrios Mitsakos felt NASA was near as he grew up in El Paso. He took field trips to White Sands Missile Range and saw the agency’s planes at the airport. So when a physics teacher…
The Space Coast is home to plenty of admirable men who also happen to be fathers. They’re generous, patient, honest and compassionate. This June, we’ve profiled local dads who put family first. Dr. Ross Clevens, 49 Facial plastic…
When most people hear the word kidney cancer, they think they might need a transplant, lose a kidney or worse, but there are tools that can actually help save healthy kidneys. Health First Medical Group’s Andrew Zabinski, MD, is Board-certified…
The “man cave.” The phrase might make some wives shudder but it is possible to use the latest technology and incorporate attractive design for a space that is all his own. Joe Nelson from Connected Technology suggests starting with a…