When the only full-service high-end appliance company in Brevard closed its doors in 2005, Tom Capritta, founder and owner of Capritta Appliance and Air Conditioning, moved quickly to fill this untapped space in the market. The following year, his state-of-the-art…
Active senior community promotes ‘The Art of Living Well’ A decorative wall piece that reads “Just Another Day in Paradise” greets residents and guests each time they enter the main lobby of The Fountains. While on the surface this expression…
By: Vanessa Billingsley Some men and women are able to live flourishing, healthy lives by diligently engaging in diet, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and exercise programs. However, some of us experience that despite our attentive efforts to age gracefully, hormones…
Plastic surgeon Ross A. Clevens, MD and his son travel to Africa with Outreach Africa Well-known Brevard County plastic surgeon Dr. Ross Clevens and his 14 year old son Max traveled to Tanzania this spring as part of a two…
Whether you’re a frequent beachgoer or you just go once in while, you need a bag to carry your towel, sunscreen, and other beach essentials. Since we live on the Space Coast we sought out some fabulous beach bags to…
Summer and swimsuit season are here! Nutrition is 75% of the fight – It takes a lot of exercise (I mean a lot) to undo a poor nutrition plan. Portion size is the most important component. Extra portions mean extra…
Enjoy the best Brevard has to offer thanks to this family owned company Space Coast residents don’t need to travel far for a vacation this summer: there’s no place like home. Summer fun in the sun is made easy by…
A great Mother’s Day brunch need not be complicated or boring, and a good omelet with appropriate beverages should bring a smile to Mom’s face. Here’s a suggestion from Chef Brad Francis and the people at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne…
Pregnancy is not the time to seek to improve your fitness level or venture into new fitness territory. It is an important time to keep fit and healthy for you and your baby. Exercise relieves stress, keeps muscles strong, and…
It seems there is no challenge too large for a mother’s passion. Betsy Farmer founded the Space Coast Early Intervention Center when she faced limited educational choices for her son, Luke, who has Down syndrome. Then, when she realized the…
As much as Moms love their families, sometimes they need to get away. The Vero Beach Hotel & Spa is the perfect getaway that doesn’t require hours of driving or dealing with the hassle of the airport so Mom can…
If you aren’t blessed with a green thumb but want a sustainable yard or garden, I suggest you contact Sally Scalera (sscalera@ifas.ufl.edu) at the Brevard County branch of University of Florida Extension Service in Cocoa. In a short time, you…
For Ivan Vasquez, it was about serving his country, joining the Home Land Security Border Patrol was his dream. But to be involved in this particular division of the military he was required to have at least 20/80 vision without…