Space Coast Living Magazine

Let’s be honest. There are very few of us who, at one time or another, did not boast to our friends and family in northern climes about how benign...

March 18, 2026

2073

Refining palettes

The world would be much nicer if everyone could be as embracing and supportive as the 200-plus members of the Brevard Watercolor Society, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this...

March 18, 2026

3126

At Ease

Local, Real Estate

Forty years ago, the Wickham Road exit off Interstate 95 was surrounded by vast pastures. On the west side of the road, cows grazed where Viera Hospital, Urban Prime...

March 18, 2026

2342

Beyond books

Education, Local

Where can you learn to play the ukelele, plant a garden, watch drones fly, join a drum circle, monitor your blood pressure and groove with silent disco in the...

March 18, 2026

1644

Pretzel Logic

Indian River Kitchen, Local

Necessity, notes the adage, is the mother of invention. In the case of Meghan Wolfgram, necessity weighed about 10 pounds and took the form of a miniature pinscher named...

March 18, 2026

1627

Put More You into Your Wedding Day

Local, Wedding

A wedding day is filled with symbolic tradition, from varied religious customs to the never-ending circle reflected in the rings and the types of flowers accentuating the celebration.

March 18, 2026

1615

From leftovers to lead act

Leftover fish is a conundrum for many cooks. No one wants to waste a fresh catch, but fish is notorious for reheating poorly. Fish cakes are the exception. They...

December 30, 2025

3441

Best of the Space Coast 2026

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...

December 30, 2025

2761

Noteworthy

Aaron Collins, founder, conductor and artistic director of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra, isn’t giving away secrets, but surely he must have discovered a way to clone himself.

December 30, 2025

2728

Yo Ho Haunted

Local, Museums

The Antilles Trading Company Maritime Pirate Museum and Store is not your run-of-the-mill pirate museum.

December 30, 2025

2453

Shell, yeah!

Almost every day, before many of us have yet to gain strength from a morning cup of coffee, Humberto Rivera heads to the seashore, cultivator in hand. His intent...

December 29, 2025

3889

STORY LINES

Every morning, we never really know what will be headed our way. Nor do we know what we will have to do to, hopefully, come out laughing at the...

December 29, 2025

3398

Emmy Winners Join Local Jazz Scene

Best of the Space Coast, Contests, Local

You never really know who’s sitting behind the microphone at a local jam session. That unassuming saxophonist blending into a Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Tuesday night jam...

November 7, 2025

3313

From Ballet to Funk

Arts & Community, Holidays, Local

For a heaping helping of holiday cheer, it’s hard to beat the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, where everything from cirque to long-lasting, funky Tower of...

November 7, 2025

1937

Holiday gift guide 2025

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 7, 2025

2505

Christmas with compassion

Giving Back, Holidays, Local

Gifts from the Heart Christmas Shops have a most eclectic business plan. They open one week each year, and merchandise is discounted 70 to 80 percent. It’s definitely not...

November 7, 2025

3569

New chapter

Space Coast Homes

Bud and Kim Deffebach’s connection with Mango Manor began long before they purchased the storied Melbourne Beach home in 2004. When Harry “Bud” Deffebach was growing up just a few...

November 7, 2025

2241

Naturally

Arts & Community

Landscape photography is much more than pretty scenery. Ansel Adams, the titan of that genre, noted that photography is visual storytelling rooted in the photographer’s very soul. A great...

September 26, 2025

13010

Best of the Space Coast 2026 contest

Voting ended Nov. 25, 2025. Results will be published in the January 2026 issue of Space Coast Living

September 12, 2025

7134

Rediscover Brevard’s Hidden Gems

Education, Health, Space Coast Medical Report, Special Section

The kids are back in the classroom. Summer vacations are photos and memories. The thermometer — and the utility bill — are inching down. Say hello to fall along...

September 12, 2025

7457

New healers

A sea of white washed over the Florida Institute of Technology’s Clemente Center July 16. The White Coat Ceremony officially welcomes new medical students, eager to start the next chapter...

September 12, 2025

7251

Old school

Travel, Travel & Outdoors

Just half an hour from the hubbub and seemingly relentless development at Viera, the trappings of today’s Florida are replaced by airboats and old docks, tea-colored swaths of water...

September 12, 2025

8703

At peace

Health

Sebastian, a town of riverside eateries, golf carts and flip flops, seems an unexpected location for an ashram.

September 12, 2025

6419

Pheathered philanthropists

Philanthropy

From some heavenly stage above, Jimmy Buffett must be beaming. His beloved Parrot Heads are doing so much good while at the same time they are tackling their lives...

September 12, 2025

6792

Built tough

Museums, Space Coast History

Some buildings — like some people — seem to be more fortunate than others. Bensen House, aka the Grant Historical House, is one of the lucky ones.

September 12, 2025

7509

On a roll

Cover Story, Local, Sports

With her eclectic style and a seemingly effortless vibe, Carrie Stuart was always drawn to roller skating. Growing up in the ’70s meant frequently hanging out at the roller...

September 12, 2025

9148

Against the grain

Eat & Drink, Local

When one of Bryan Fine’s childhood best friends, Alex Molina, told him that their go-to pizza joint was hiring, Fine grabbed the opportunity.

September 12, 2025

6175

Fish Skewers

Indian River Kitchen, Local

After months of sweltering afternoons, daily thunderstorms, and the hum of overworked air conditioners, fall is here to offer us a little relief.

May 30, 2025

8367

Celebrating individual stars on the Space Coast

Maybe it’s the air, or the water or the weather, but the Space Coast seems to nurture those who favor the road less taken, those individualists willing and eager...

May 30, 2025

9465

Bandstand Americana

Fifty-nine years ago, when her fifth baby was a few months old, Mary Allen joined the Melbourne Municipal Band. Like Allen’s baby, the band was in its infancy —...

May 30, 2025

12218

Mangia magic

Eat & Drink, Local

Twice a day, several times during the week, an unusual thing happens in the otherwise quiet town of Grant-Valkaria on the southern border of Brevard County.

May 30, 2025

11477

Bellíssima

The front page of the April 2, 1925, edition of the Cocoa Tribune proudly presented — front and center — the architectural rendering for the new Belair Building.

May 30, 2025

8712

Atlantic Group Real Estate: dream team has deep roots in real estate and the community

Jon Scott Santy started in real estate before he was old enough to vote. “I was 16 when I began working at the front desk of a Century 21® office,”...

May 30, 2025

8575

The way they became THE GRADY BUNCH

In the late ‘80s the folks at Vero Marine Center realized something interesting about some of their customers – they weren’t using their boats enough.

May 30, 2025

9103

RobotLAB Cape Canaveral Brings Smart Robots to Florida’s Space Coast

RobotLAB Cape Canaveral, the newest location for the RobotLAB company, brings smart robots and artificial intelligence to local businesses, helping them work better, faster, and assist with mundane...

May 30, 2025

9103

Indoor & Outdoor Adventures

Home & Garden, Space Coast Homes

Many adventures are launched daily at the Space Coast, where residents and visitors can discover everything from mighty rockets and magnificent wild spaces to surfing history and dinosaurs.

March 17, 2025

8579

Anchors aweigh… not so far away

Travel

The Space Coast is home to miles of beautiful beaches for soaking up the sun, wildlife trails for hiking and exploring, and riverways for water sports and fishing —...

March 17, 2025

8327

Love in Blooms

Home & Garden

Rare are the presents that keep on giving, that bring joy and beauty year after year after year. For the late Jim Adamson, that very special present was a...

March 16, 2025

11129

Hidden gems

Architectural treasures — though abundant — are not easily discernible to drivers on South Tropical Trail. The fortunate people who call this place home value seclusion.

March 16, 2025

12952

No ordinary bog

Museums, Space Coast History

This is a story of a woman who ate fish and berries for her last meal, of a backhoe operator who stumbled upon some intriguing, round rocks in Titusville,...

March 16, 2025

8772

Hidden history

Space Coast History

With its stylish condominiums along the shores of the Indian River Lagoon; the Health First Holmes Regional Center; the stores along New Haven Avenue; the oceanside luxury homes, it’s...

January 17, 2025

10047

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

8676

Overcoming

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

10110

Giddy Upper

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

8877

A legacy of service, growth, and meaningful impact

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

8321

Way to go!

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

9440

Pet paradise

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

7589

Robert Lattig | Jhany Alvarado

Home & Garden, Renovation321

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

8815

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

9134

It's a wrap

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

7407

Last Look - Winter 2025

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

8982

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

8200

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

8479

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

9664

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

10193

Flora and Friends

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

9241

Celebrating two of the Space Coast’s grande dames

Local, Space Coast Medical Report

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

10815

Preemptive measure

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

9282

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

10490

Center Stage

Local, Space Coast History

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

9701

Old Haven

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

9517

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

13012

Mission Accomplished

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

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A special space

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

10215

Don’t be scared!

Local, Special Sections, Taste of the Space Coast

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

10021

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

11239

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

9240

Magical Mangos

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

10199

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

12416

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

9386

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

9759

Sister good

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

10459

On a roll

Best of the Space Coast, Special Section

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

14498

Best of the Space Coast 2024

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

10382

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

10010

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

9835

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

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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

9888

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

11713

Honorable Mission

Holidays, Publisher's Note

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

10289

The purity of embracing the moment

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

17351

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

10500

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

9645

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

9864

Succesful Season