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…
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Gibson has spent most of his life in Florida, one of the flattest states in the nation with its highest natural point reaching 345 feet — the lowest high point of any state in the U.S. While…
Foodies know that when it comes to grilling it is all about the sauce. Whatever type you like — spicy, tangy or sweet, barbecue devotees everywhere are singing the praises of Melbourne’s Mack Daddy’s Hawg Sauce. Developed forty years ago…
By Dr. Raymond J. DeLorenzi Everyone knows that our great state is a haven for golf; however, did you know that there are roughly 13 golf courses in Brevard County alone? Our local courses provide an amazing opportunity for people…
Ladies it’s time for us to step off of our fashion soapboxes and take a lesson or two from the great men in our lives — and yes, this might require taking a peek into their closets for inspiration. The…