February 3, 2022
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Space Race Pioneer
Jean Hopkins was born and raised in the Cocoa area and had a 30-year career in the space industry
February 3, 2022
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Squeezed Out
Development, disease ravages regional citrus industry Among his birthday presents last year, Frank Sullivan III found a very special one: a wooden board. Mind you, this was no ordinary wood, for it was plucked from the demolition of the Sullivan...
February 2, 2022
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Reminders of the past
Grower credited with saving industry Orange-shaped structures dot the Florida landscape and Brevard is no exception. On U.S. 1 in Eau Gallie, the huge cement Big Orange built during the 1960s once served as a fruit stand where the Chamber...
February 2, 2022
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Zoo expands operations to include new aquarium
The site of the proposed aquarium is along the Banana River, just west of A1A and the Exploration Tower at the port. The Brevard Zoo is ranked among the best in the country, and now it wants to up the...
February 2, 2022
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Disappearing act
Caity Savioa of the Marine Resource Council says breakwater efforts work really well in the replanting process.and laments not having enough natural shorelines left to replant. FRED MAYS Replanting projects struggle to stem mangrove destruction Mangroves are among the most...
February 2, 2022
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BEST BREWERY 2022
HELL ‘N BLAZES BREWING COMPANY 1002 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne 321.821.4052 Hellnblazesbrewing.com Hell ‘n Blazes Brewing is housed in a fully renovated, 120-year-old building in historical downtown Melbourne, giving it atmosphere plus. The family-and-friends microbrewery is known for traditional...
February 2, 2022
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BEST PLACE FOR KIDS 2022
BREVARD ZOO 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne 321.254.9453 brevardzoo.org Colorful and exciting Brevard Zoo draws families from miles around to connect with nature. For kids, it’s the ultimate place to go. Well-kept animals, birds, fish and reptiles await the awe...
January 31, 2022
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BEST RESTAURANT 2022
YELLOW DOG CAFÉ 906 U.S. 1, Malabar 321.956.3334 yellowdogcafe.com Great food with a view. A superb waterfront restaurant in Malabar that draws rave reviews, the Yellow Dog Café offers a jam-packed menu with fresh seafood, sandwiches, steak and other local...
January 31, 2022
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BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION 2022
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island 855.433.4210 kennedyspacecenter.com Fiery rocket launch? Check! Astronaut training simulation? Check! Up close and personal with space capsules and rockets? Check! The ultimate thriller tourist attraction, Kennedy Space Center, is right in Brevard’s...
January 31, 2022
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On with the show
The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts is welcoming full audiences after a rough 18 months dealing with pandemic restrictions. MAXWELL C. KING CENTER PHOTOS Renovated King Center welcomes back audiences with full schedule A robust schedule of...
January 31, 2022
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King Center enhances cultural flavor of the Space Coast
Back in my salad days, I worked as a reporter in Sarasota, covering the municipal beat for the local newspaper, the Herald-Tribune. For 38 years, from 1950 to 1988, the city had the same person at the helm, City Manager...
December 4, 2021
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A walk through history
A walk through history Gleaming white, Field Manor beckons visitors to experience Old Brevard by the banks of the Indian River. TONY BALZANTO Tour of Field Manor takes visitors back to the days of early settlers Carolers entertain guests on...
November 30, 2021
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Holiday Gift Guide
Here’s a selection of amazingly cool, Space Coast gift selections
November 24, 2021
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Florida’s Christmas town
Tiny community puts its own stamp on thousands of holiday greetings
November 19, 2021
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On their toes
On their toes Lavish Russian sets and costumes bring Tchaikovsky’s classic alive World-class principal dancers in leading roles enhance the graceful energy that is a hallmark of Space Coast Ballet’s Nutcracker. KEVIN ROBERTS PHOTOS Professional dancers join forces with area...