Space Coast Living Magazine

January 17, 2025

249

Best of the Space Coast 2025

Best of the Space Coast, Special Section

Every year, we turn to the Space Coast community to vote for their favorite businesses to be named the Best of the Space Coast. We are happy to feature the...

January 17, 2025

108

Overcoming

Current Issue, Local

It is not uncommon for Carol Chisolm to be stopped and complimented by strangers. She exudes a magnetic charisma and her presence is captivating. Her beaming smile radiates unmistakable...

January 17, 2025

138

Giddy Upper

Current Issue, Giving Back, Local

Isaac Hodges was diagnosed with autism at age 4 and with attention deficit disorder at 6. Although he is smart and creative, he struggles with focusing on tasks at...

January 17, 2025

185

A legacy of service, growth, and meaningful impact

Current Issue, Local, Sponsored Content

At Edward Jones, Mitchell Wealth Management, a practice led by Cameron and Colleen Mitchell in Viera, Florida, financial advising is more than a profession — it is a legacy...

January 17, 2025

115

Way to go!

Current Issue, Local

Whether you’re new to the area or have lived here your entire life, there’s no better time than the present to become more involved in your community. From weekly...

January 17, 2025

215

Pet paradise

Current Issue, Local, Pets

Apollo and Artemis are two lucky dogs, for they live in the canine wonderland of the Space Coast. Several times a week, the two Basenjis enjoy a long car...

January 17, 2025

61

Robert Lattig | Jhany Alvarado

Current Issue, Local, Sponsored Content

With over 30 years of combined experience, Robert Lattig, Senior Vice President, and Jhany Alvarado, CFP®, Senior Financial Advisor, are dedicated to delivering personalized financial solutions that empower individuals,...

January 17, 2025

194

Interstell-arts

Arts & Community

Snoopy — Charlie Brown’s best friend, created for him by artist Charles Schultz — became NASA’s mascot in 1968. The world’s most famous beagle was assigned this important role...

January 17, 2025

160

It's a wrap

Home & Garden, Renovation321

Move to the Space Coast: This was my girlfriend, Connie, and I’s mission, as we would venture from Gainesville — where we lived — over to the coast, for...

January 17, 2025

63

Last Look - Winter 2025

Current Issue, Last Look

As we celebrate the New Year and reminisce on 2024 with family and friends, enjoy a moment of peace and the simple beauty of the Space Coast, our home....

November 13, 2024

1340

Plum Pair

Cover Story, Holidays, Local

The island of Cuba has a well-deserved reputation for political turmoil, stunning beaches, great baseball players and outstanding ballet dancers. Frank Galvez is one of the latter.

November 13, 2024

729

Holiday gift guide 2024

Holidays

Whether you are searching for a unique handmade item, a gift for those who seek adventure, something antique or coastal themed, gift certificates for dining out, a one-of-a-kind piece...

November 13, 2024

900

True craftsmanship

Local, Space Coast Homes

Joyal Homes’ new Sandhill Key model, at Viera’s Aripeka community, is a luxurious example of why this construction company has amassed so many fans during its 50 years in...

November 13, 2024

1063

Hidden gem

Local, Museums, Special Section

In a newspaper story from 2004, Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science Assistant Director Marykim Brown noted that “The museum has been here for years, and we are...

November 13, 2024

1045

Flora and Friends

Local

It’s a few minutes past open on a Wednesday at Frida’s, a plant shop and biophilic design studio in Melbourne. Upon entering the store, a warmth and whimsicality instantly...

September 13, 2024

2007

Celebrating two of the Space Coast’s grande dames

Local, Publisher's Note

Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse and Pritchard House, two very interesting “ladies” featured in this issue, could be poster girls for aging gracefully.

September 13, 2024

2332

Preemptive measure

Local, Space Coast Medical Report

Memories flooded back to Anne Clayton-Orrison during the March 21 groundbreaking for the complex that will replace Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital — a place that has played a...

September 13, 2024

1998

Care, to go

Local, Space Coast Medical Report

When Health First patient Sandra McCoy was given the choice between hospitalization or enrollment in the Hospital at Home program, the Melbourne resident said it was a no-brainer.

September 13, 2024

2004

Center Stage

Arts & Community, Local

A great lady of the theater marked her 100th birthday in Brevard County this August, and her legion of fans plans to celebrate her centenary well into 2025.

September 13, 2024

1375

Old Haven

Local, Space Coast History

Capt. James Pritchard was as unique as the house he built in Titusville. Born in New York City in 1836, Pritchard became a captain in the Confederate Army, while...

September 13, 2024

1539

Glow Up

Local, Nonprofit spotlight, Special Sections

The newly expanded Aves’ Place Cafe and the adjacent Treasures Boutique offer training opportunities for individuals with special needs as well as a way for the community to support...

June 3, 2024

2290

Mission Accomplished

Local, Special Section

In the drama-o-meter of rocket liftoffs, Deltas have scored way up there for more than 50 years. But the last of these most metal of rockets, launched by United...

June 3, 2024

3181

A special space

Local, Special Section

A unique local museum of space heritage owes its birth to, oddly enough, the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “In 1988, Titusville physician Dr. Doyle Chastain had seen the Walk of Fame...

June 3, 2024

2239

Don’t be scared!

Local, Special Section

As the oceanic spectacle of the annually televised Shark Week approaches, fans around the world are gearing up for thrilling encounters and insightful education on these magnificent predators.

June 2, 2024

2022

Great Swamp!

Local, Special Section, Travel & Outdoors, Wildlife

One of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail’s premier wildlife viewing areas, Viera Wetlands is a mecca for birders, nature photographers and eco-tourists — as well as anyone...

June 1, 2024

2748

Jungle Love

Education, Local, Special Section

Florida Institute of Technology has a secret. A secret garden, that is. The Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden has been there to wrap visitors in an oasis of calm,...

June 1, 2024

1844

Magical Mangos

Local, Special Sections, Taste of the Space Coast

Florida summer is famously inhospitable. The air is thick with humidity and the heat is relentless. Late afternoons are punctuated by thunderstorms; mosquitoes rule at dusk.

March 15, 2024

2580

Tech upgrade

Education, Local, Special Sections

He has wrestled a steer to the ground and is a certified professional hydrologist. He worked as a bartender and holds a doctorate in civil engineering from Arizona State...

March 15, 2024

3597

Big Ideas

Education, Local, Special Sections

The Cobb family has history with Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy — that’s why they are contributing to its future.

March 15, 2024

2134

Space to Soar

Home & Garden, Local, Space Coast Homes, Special Sections

Asparkling white picket fence encircles the yard at 1296 Highland Ave., in the Eau Gallie Arts District in Melbourne. It leads the eye to a similarly gleaming arbor, which...

March 14, 2024

2280

Sister good

Local, Special Section

The three inaugural recipients of the weVENTURE Women’s Business Center Impact Awards have taken journeys into entrepreneurship as diverse as their backgrounds and talents.

March 14, 2024

2885

On a roll

Local, People & Business

Fascinated with cameras as a kid, longtime Space Coast photographer Roger Scruggs admits that he has always been “obsessed with creating images.”

January 11, 2024

6679

Best of the Space Coast 2024

Best of the Space Coast, Special Section

Every year, we turn to the Space Coast community to vote for their favorite businesses to be named the Best of the Space Coast. We are happy to feature...

January 11, 2024

2683

Wild Blue Yonder

Local, Travel

"This isn’t your momma’s airport, anymore,” says Keely Leggett, public information officer for the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport in Melbourne. The numbers back up that declaration, as a massive growth...

January 11, 2024

2457

Growing Stronger

Environment, Local

There are encouraging signs from the Indian River Lagoon cleanup in Brevard County: A St. Johns River Water Management District survey shows new seagrass growth in some areas.

January 11, 2024

2535

Shabby to Chic

Local, Space Coast Homes

Imagine having the good fortune to buy a second home near the beach — the perfect getaway for you and your family after a hectic week of work and...

January 11, 2024

6703

Chairman of the board

Local, Sports

A “core surfer, master craftsman and true gentleman.” That’s how surfing-industry peers describe Ricky Carroll, owner of R&D Surf Factory in Rockledge. Carroll has established himself at the top...

January 11, 2024

2331

Super Seafood Soup

Local, Taste of the Space Coast

Every coastal region around the world has a signature seafood soup. Each one is the essence of the sea and the community surrounding it. Historically, the soups were made...

January 11, 2024

3224

Honorable Mission

Local

Visitors to the Space Coast are familiar with the beauty of its coast and the wonder of its space program. But a true place of honor in Brevard County...

November 2, 2023

3036

The purity of embracing the moment

Holidays, Publisher's Note

When I was a senior in high school in 1977, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville came out that February, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 list.

November 1, 2023

9578

Joy to the world

Holidays, Home & Garden, Local, Space Coast Homes

Under the spell of the holiday spirit, many of us relinquish just enough spare time to string some lights around the eaves and decorate a tree.

November 1, 2023

3127

MOB rules

Holidays, Home & Garden, Local, Space Coast Homes

In its Holiday Tour of Historic Homes, Museums of Brevard, often referred to as MOB, mixes a generous portion of holiday cheer with a leisurely visit to the Brevard...

November 1, 2023

2147

More pie = happier holidays

Indian River Kitchen

The kitchen has always been my laboratory. I’m endlessly curious about food and unafraid to experiment. When I eat something I love at a restaurant, I’m already cooking up...

November 1, 2023

2357

Succesful Season

Arts & Community, Local

The days from Thanksgiving to Christmas can be make-or-break for area artists. More art is said to sell during November and December than any other time of the year....

November 1, 2023

4539

Icing the Competition

Arts & Community, Children, Holidays, Inspiration, Local

Theatre on Ice is a competitive sport that combines the grace of figure skating with the excitement of theatre and dance. A team of 8 to 28 skaters forms...

November 1, 2023

3126

Water works

Inspiration

Picture a canoe. What else comes to mind? Mirror lakes, forests of golden-hued trees, the contemplative quiet of nature. Just thinking about canoes is relaxing; contemplating antique canoes, even...

November 1, 2023

2601

Last Look - Holiday 2023

Last Look

As 2023 draws to a close and we celebrate the holiday season, may you enjoy a wonderful 2024 on the Space Coast with all its wonder and beauty, a...

September 18, 2023

5270

Fast Track

Cover Story, Education

Elaine Larsen, co-founder of Larsen Motorsports, spent almost two decades blasting down quarter-mile tracks in jet dragsters that reached speeds around 300 miles per hour.

September 17, 2023

9220

Chateau Farmer

Home & Garden, Space Coast Homes

A well-crafted house reflects the personality of the people who call it their home. The Indialantic château was the pride of Phillip and Jeanne Farmer for many years.

September 15, 2023

2783

Patriots’ Place

Home & Garden, Space Coast Homes

Driving through the tree-lined streets of Indian River Colony Club, it is impossible to miss the line of mailboxes: identical and perfectly aligned, as if standing at attention.

September 15, 2023

2177

Last Look - Fall 2023

Last Look, Wildlife

Over a narrow passage along Blue Cypress Lake, a proud osprey protects its catch. Having already eaten the head of its catch, this bird will now take what’s left...

June 2, 2023

3147

Growing pains

Space Coast Boating & Fishing, Travel & Outdoors

What started out as a small fishing port in the 1950s has blossomed into the world’s No. 1 cruise port and it’s still growing. Port Canaveral is the reigning...

June 2, 2023

5238

Something for everyone

Space Coast Boating & Fishing, Travel & Outdoors, Wildlife

Living on the Space Coast has its perks, and one of them is that it offers all kinds of boat tours for anyone who wants to get out on...

June 2, 2023

3282

Homemade Cheer

Eat & Drink, Indian River Kitchen

My great-grandfather used those to make what he called pineapple beer. He added the pineapple peels to a jar filled with sugar and water. My Aunt Mary Ann remembers...

June 1, 2023

2871

Lagoonology

Children, Local

John Buck entertains, teaches and engages classrooms of middle school students for an hour with nary a screen in sight. How is the miracle achieved? The feat is due...

June 1, 2023

2267

Seeing red

Moments in Space History, Space and Aviation

Ten-year-old Pat Duggin had a backyard seat for what he describes as free fireworks from Cape Canaveral. The son of an Air Force chief master sergeant, he has vivid...

June 1, 2023

2722

Next Stop: Mars

Moments in Space History, Space and Aviation

Planning for a crew’s health in deep space is as essential as for a successful rocket launch, experts say. Researchers at the Florida Institute of Technology and the University...

June 1, 2023

3860

Saving a grand old lady

Museums, Space Coast History

Historical Green Gables, saved from demolition by the efforts of a small band of determined fans, is a living history museum that tells the story of Melbourne’s early days.

May 26, 2023

3625

By the bottle

Eat & Drink, Lifestyle, Taste of the Space Coast

Midweek evenings are not usually busy at restaurants, but you wouldn’t know it from the crowd gathered a recent Wednesday at Café Margaux. The Cocoa Village restaurant was hosting...

May 26, 2023

2217

Going native

Environment, Home & Garden

In recent years there has been a booming interest in Florida native plants. What’s the attraction? First off, they require little maintenance. There’s some TLC when they are first...

May 26, 2023

2006

Healing haven

Nonprofit spotlight, Wildlife

The unobtrusive blue sign by U.S. 1 in Palm Shores provides little indication of the excellent hospital behind it. Like other excellent healthcare facilities, this hospital boasts of an...

May 26, 2023

1963

Last Look - Summer 2023

Last Look

A fisherman heads out onto Blue Cypress Lake from Middleton’s Fish Camp near Vero Beach as the sun rises. Lined with cypress trees, the lake has great fishing in...

March 14, 2023

2642

Long view into time

Moments in Space History, Space Coast History, Special Section

The Hubble Space Telescope 340 miles in orbit above the Earth has mesmerized stargazers with images of the universe’s beauty and mysteries for decades and is still going strong. The...

March 10, 2023

5756

From space to the boardroom

People & Business

Test pilot, Top Gun, Marine Corps lieutenant colonel and now CEO of Cape Canaveral-based Aerodyne Industries, Allen also piloted Columbia in 1994 and was its mission commander in 1996....

March 10, 2023

3315

Stormy warnings

Environment, Local

About four years ago, at the direction of regional planners and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, coastal municipalities undertook studies to examine the long-term consequences of storm flooding and...

March 9, 2023

4416

Taste of Old Florida

Citrus, Recipes

It may never be as popular as Key lime pie, but this is a taste of Old Florida that should not be forgotten. The difference between Key lime...

March 8, 2023

4452

Rides to remember

Attractions, Museums

At the American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne, it is a case of too many hot cars, so little time. The museum is open only for nonprofit fundraisers, car...

March 8, 2023

3119

Connecting body and mind

Fitness, Health, Inspiration, Sports

Two-time Women’s World Yoga Sports Champion Holly Elaine Raymond of Merritt Island firmly believes that yoga can be a true journey of self-discovery.

December 27, 2022

7023

Best of the Space Coast 2023

Best of the Space Coast, Special Section

Every year, we turn to the Space Coast community to vote for their favorite businesses to be named the Best of the Space Coast. We are happy to feature...

December 20, 2022

2651

Views from above

Moments in Space History, Space Coast History

In tributes unique among NASA’s field centers, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex preserves the feats of the nation’s astronauts. The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame is part of...

December 19, 2022

3195

Redefining mission

People & Business, Special Section

An area that once focused primarily on launching rockets has developed into a tourist mecca and major cruise ship port, not to mention a center for manufacturing and hi-tech....

December 19, 2022

7470

Best-Laid Plans

Home & Garden, Renovation321, Space Coast Homes

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December 16, 2022

3991

Courting Champions

Children, Fitness, Inspiration

Rockets fly along the Space Coast, but so do tennis balls, and plenty of them. The area is tailor-made for the sport and professionals like Harrison are all too...

December 15, 2022

2493

Food for thought

Children, Education, Inspiration, Nonprofit spotlight

What Bob Barnes did with The Children’s Hunger Project was almost a miracle. The West Melbourne resident is hoping for similar results with his latest project, Aspiration Academy.

November 3, 2022

3297

No pause for Claus

Holidays, Inspiration

It was 39 years ago when Willard Davis first wore the red suit, passed out candy and listened to children as they sat on his...

November 3, 2022

2813

Publisher's Note Holiday 2022

Holidays, Publisher's Note

For the uninitiated, celebrating Christmas in Florida is a lot different than celebrating it in northern climes. Instead of sleigh rides and strolls through snow-covered villages, we have things like...

November 3, 2022

4544

Hanging with the Santas

Holidays, Local, Nonprofit spotlight

What started as a fun family outing on Christmas Eve 2009 for George Trosset, has since become one of the largest gatherings to ever converge on the Space Coast....

November 3, 2022

2830

Holiday gift guide 2022

Holidays

Whether you are searching for a unique handmade item, a gift for those who seek adventure, something antique or coastal themed, gift certificates for dining out, a one-of-a-kind piece...

October 31, 2022

3137

Cosmic Alliance

Moments in Space History, Space Coast History, Special Section

A reusable laboratory flown on the space shuttles, Spacelab’s launch from the Kennedy Space Center on Nov. 28, 1983, paved the way for the International Space Station.

September 7, 2022

5795

X Marks the Spot

Space Coast History

A little-known island sanctuary for birds in Brevard County is finally getting some recognition, thanks to the efforts of a history researcher who learned about it recently, quite by...

September 6, 2022

3971

Striving to bring you the best

Publisher's Note

In case you haven’t heard, the magazine you are holding in your hands — or reading online — has been named best overall magazine in its class in...

September 6, 2022

4977

Row to success

Sports

The first intercollegiate sporting event in the United States dates back to 1852 when the Harvard rowing team defeated Yale in a regatta held at Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire....

September 6, 2022

4577

A Tall Story

Moments in Space History, Space Coast History, Special Section

Emblazoned with the American flag and NASA logo, the Vehicle Assembly Building looms suddenly into view as visitors approach the Kennedy Space Center. The landmark that helped put Brevard...

September 5, 2022

3706

Well of Inspiration

Home & Garden, Space Coast Homes

Pity the real estate agent who specializes in high-end properties. These poor souls routinely explore some of the latest and greatest trends in homes. On a daily basis, they...

September 3, 2022

4781

Something old, Something new

Home & Garden, Renovation321

Ever since I was a preteen growing up in South Florida in the 1960s, I have been fascinated by the space program. Aside from wanting to be an astronaut...

September 1, 2022

5749

Sleeping soundly

Nonprofit spotlight

At any given time, there are approximately 250 homeless people living in Indian River County and between 3,000 and 3,500 in Brevard County. Some sleep in cars. Others live...

June 10, 2022

3739

Kennedy Space Center celebrates 60 years

Special Section

It happened 60 years ago come July 1. Merritt Island was officially designated the U.S. space program’s Launch Operations Center — which a year later would become known as...

June 9, 2022

5571

Kennedy Space Center timeline

Space Coast History, Special Section

May 25, 1961 – President John F. Kennedy announces before a joint session of Congress his ambitious goal of sending an American to the moon before the end of...

June 9, 2022

4588

Economic booster

Special Section

While Brevard County enjoys one of the most diverse economies in the country, it will always remain intrinsically connected to the economy of the space program and the Kennedy...

June 9, 2022

3546

Out of this world

Attractions, Special Section

With rockets launching almost every week, there is a renewed interest in America’s space program. People line the beaches and roadways surrounding Kennedy Space Center in Florida to watch...

June 8, 2022

5606

College launch

Education

In January 1958, Explorer I, America’s first satellite, proved to the world that the country was ready for the Space Age. Four years later, when Kennedy Space Center opened,...

June 8, 2022

8020

Enjoying the spoils

Local, Space Coast Boating & Fishing, Travel & Outdoors

Whether you are looking to connect with nature and wildlife — or seek solace while camping under the stars — the Indian River Lagoon’s spoil islands offer a picture...

June 8, 2022

6927

Falling hook, line and sinker

Space Coast Boating & Fishing, Sports, Travel & Outdoors

With 72 miles of beaches, the Space Coast offers plenty of opportunities for surf fishing. With calmer seas and warmer weather, summertime can be one of the best seasons...

June 7, 2022

7148

Island paradise

Local, Space Coast Homes

Vacation Island Paradise, a tiny horseshoe-sliver of land with several names. Also known as Grant Farm Island, or VIP Island, this unique enclave of 65 homes is geographically just...

June 7, 2022

4630

A growing experience

Arts & Community, Children

When the pandemic closed down schools, Gemini Elementary School third grader Copeland Watters was bereft, not so much about missing in-person classes and catching up with friends, but about...

March 9, 2022

5287

Cultivating Life

Eat & Drink, Healthy Living, Home & Garden, Local

Melbourne couple devotes years and passion in creating their Garden of Eden. For nearly 35 years, Bruce and Gina Ragan have enjoyed careers that engage their extreme creativity. Bruce,...

March 9, 2022

4420

Moving Experience

Local, Space Coast History

Satellite Beach house of worship has a national reputation for getting around, literally. Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles thriving years after its relocation from Fort Pierce.

March 8, 2022

4843

Beach Patrol

Fitness, Healthy Living, Inspiration, Local, Sports

Surfriders keep Brevard coastal waters clean and healthy. When they’re not surfing, members of the local chapter are busy with monthly beach cleanups and cleaning up the berms of...

March 5, 2022

5036

Leaving the nests

Local

Brevard County’s 71 miles of coastline is one of the most active areas for sea turtle nesting in the United States. Anyone interested in witnessing the nesting process, can...

March 4, 2022

6703

Dynamic duo design

Home & Garden, Lifestyle, People & Business, Real Estate, Space Coast Homes