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…
For Toyota of Melbourne General Manager Christopher Heinze, the automaker’s recent recalls have been a challenge. But he also sees it as an opportunity to deliver the customer service customers expect from Toyota. “We’re trying to use this as an…
Brevard County high school seniors show they’ve got what it takes to succeed In a couple of weeks hundreds of caps will be tossed in the air at high school graduation ceremonies all over the Space Coast. As the intrepid…
Space Coast Moms Demonstrate Compassion, Courage and Community Service By Michelle Salyer Browse any greeting card stand this month and praise for mothers is effusive—cards for moms, stepmothers, mother figures, and grandmothers. You’ll see cards from children, stepchildren, sons- and…
Life is anything but ordinary for the Farley’s and their 20 children When Kim and Frank Farley got married they knew they wanted to have children, but in their wildest dreams they never imagined what their lives would be like…
It’s time to put the finishing touches on training for one of Brevard’s most popular running events, the Melbourne Art Festival 5k! According to Denise Piercy, owner of the Running Zone, 1,459 local “athletes” of all ages and fitness levels…
If April showers bring May flowers, brighten up any rainy day with these colorful umbrellas A vibrant striped pattern will match any outfit, any day. Totes Auto Open Close Fashion Folding Rain Umbrella, $22. Target Don’t wait until May for…
Think of La Casa Senior Assisted Living as an act of faith in its community as well as compassion for its residents Owned by a pair of registered nurses who are members of longtime Merritt Island families, it is set…
Poised on a bluff of dunes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island finds its home in a destination of unspoiled coastal beauty and Southern charm. This casually elegant retreat, surrounded by an 18-hole championship PGA golf course, boasts…