by Steven Hicks Michael Sanchez’s family started their restaurant life in Southern California; one in Culver City, then Whittier, La Habra and Brea. Eventually, his father decided to sell the restaurants and move to Florida to escape to the tropical…
From Mascot to Movement At the 11th annual Autism & All Special Needs Expo in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2017, Brett Rubin of Koala Roofing arrived with two seven-foot koalas in tow. When Rubin first began his roofing company in Ohio,…
Great Southeast Flooring America’s Nelson Green opens heart and wallet to the Space Coast When a business thrives, the owner often feels a profound sense of gratitude toward the surrounding community whose patronage they have earned. That feeling can create…
Company Name | Indian River Furniture Owner | Forrest Lilly FOUNDED | 1939 LOCATION | Rockledge WEBSITE | www.indianriverfurniture.com Indian River Furniture owners Forrest and Bridget Lilly continue a legacy of store ownership that has spanned three generations, beginning with Forrest’s grandfather who started in…
As the class of 2018 prepares to enter the college world, we would like to take a moment to celebrate some of the local remarkable seniors. Their many accomplishments include athletic triumphs, academic excellence and other extraordinary pursuits. To all the…
By Mallorie Ann Ingram To say the evolution of moms over time has changed a bit in society would be the understatement of the year. We all remember back to some of our favorite moms on classic sitcoms, such…
“No matter where I go and who I talk to, I hear our skilled workforce is aging out, and there’s nobody standing in line to take those jobs,” said Janice Scholz, Brevard County School’s director of Career and Technical Education…
By Allison Kimmey Once upon a time there was a girl that didn’t quite fit in, no matter how hard she tried to be like everyone else. She worshiped gossip magazines, did all the celebrity diets, cut out pictures of…
By Judy Piersall Many of us either work for, or have spouses that work for, companies who offer preventive health “reward dollars” for hitting certain numbers every year as a part of annual physicals. BMI, cholesterol, A1c or glucose, and…
By Kathryn Varnes Philadelphia really is the “City of Brotherly Love.” On a recent visit, I was struck by the genuine friendliness of the people, Uber drivers, hotel employees, historic area workers and people on the street. My husband even witnessed…
By Jenny Norman For Mother’s Day, we not only think about what would be the best gift to honor our moms with, it’s a wonderful time to reminisce about the way they’ve loved, cared and sacrificed for us throughout the…
By Ryan Randall Along North Wickham Road, near Baytree Drive and the corporate offices of Space Coast Credit Union, stands a restaurant that is a weekly staple for many local residents. With signature salads providing healthier options for patrons and…
by Meaghan Branham As May begins, I think it’s safe to say that we are finally out of the woods when it comes to those early spring bursts of cold weather, and officially in the season of barbecues, bonfires and…
Last month, I asked everyone a simple question, “What will inspire you in 2018?” For me, it was a breezy afternoon remembering to the days of gardening with my mom, which then sparked the interest to start my own potted-plant…
Hi everyone! As we kick off a month dedicated to celebrating moms across the area, I can’t help but feel sentimental as I look back on past memories with my wonderful mom. In my opinion, Mother’s Day shouldn’t be just…