Health First Trusted Care for 30 years
Meili Viera Porter MVP Sales Group

Search Results

best of the space coast

18259

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. Since then, it has become a popular team sport that has attracted athletes of all skill levels, genders and backgrounds. It embodies an all-around full body workout with fewer chances of injuries than other team sports.

5700

Age-old battle

Space Coast Medical Report

Barbara Acree has a new face and neck, and she can thank her recalcitrant air conditioner for not having to undergo a traditional face-lift to get it.
The Melbourne resident, no stranger to Botox and dermal fillers, had reached a stage when she was seriously considering going under the knife for a face-lift.

8079

Testing for life

Health, Space Coast Medical Report

Try as we can, we cannot escape those pesky genes we were dealt at birth.
“We are all born with a unique genetic blueprint, which lays out the basic characteristics of our personality, as well as our physical health and appearance,” award-winning author Joan D. Vinge has noted.

7771

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 bravely encounter drool-inducing kitchens and face mile-long spa bathrooms no mortal would want to ever leave. They are keenly aware of a cornucopia of creature comforts.

9617

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 rockets launched from pads 39A and 39B, and the adjoining Canaveral Space Force Base pads. Since the opening of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center 60 years ago, large crowds have been coming to Brevard County for a firsthand experience as the race for the moon heated up. For a comprehensive look at the space program, tourists can head to KSC’s visitors complex.

16057

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 perfect setting for all that is related to nature. The man-made sanctuaries that dot the inland waterways from Mims to Sebastian Inlet are havens for tranquility — and provide a peaceful place for both recreation and wildlife conservation.

13156

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 for newbies and youth to learn the sport. There is plenty of free advice and information available — from resources that can be accessed online to professional Surf Charter guides to area bait and tackle fishing outlets. The good news is that it doesn’t have to cost a lot when first getting started.

Great Southeast Flooring America
Cow Creek Chronicles book author signed copies now available
11206

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, an iconic East Coast surfboard builder, and Gina, a talented landscape painter and photographer, the Melbourne couple share a passion for everything nature, healthy eating and self-sustainability.

11010

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 their adopted section of highway A1A at Sebastian Inlet.

10297

Business Hall of Fame laureates

Inspiration, Local, People & Business
Junior Achievement honors entrepreneur, marine biologist For nearly four decades, Junior Achievement of the Space Coast has been working with Brevard County youth to help them shape their economic futures. Through the Junior Achievement cores of financial literacy, entrepreneurship and...
7767

On their toes

Arts & Community, Holidays
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...
10316

A slice of perfection

Eat & Drink
A slice of perfection Key Lime Pie, topped with fresh, homemade cream, is one of the top sellers. Melbourne bakery offers a unique combination of dessert and dinner pies Joan Flavin decided to start her pie-making business after her children...
Close