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Newcomers wanting to know more about living in Viera are reaching out to Viera Mom as she and her family build a life and home here.

The increased new-home construction in the Viera area south of Wickham Road and just east of the Viera Wetlands means more residents, more pets and more dogs.

Seven-year-old Viera resident Leah Hayes has always loved to pose for a photo, with a self-confidence many adults would envy.

Who’s the top dog? Police K9 officers will find out Sunday, Oct. 17 in Viera.

Canine Companions is hosting a DogFest where you can have a paw-some day with your fur baby on Sept. 25.

One of the longest-running art festivals — billed as being among the top shows of its kind in the southeastern United States, is coming in October to The Avenue Viera.

A local rite of fall for a decade, the Viera Harvest Festival and the Scarecrow Stroll are back after a COVID-created hiatus.

The Courtyards community in Suntree has two entrances, one on Pinehurst Avenue south and one on St. Andrews Drive.

Spinning tales about GMO food and whether food should be altered by humans? Some experts maintain that GMO (genetically modified organism) food will improve and increase nourishment for a grow…

Patrick Space Force Base has renewed and replenished its beaches for better access following severe erosion.

We Dance Academies, with studios in Viera and Melbourne, is inviting older adults to register for their social ballroom dance classes.

Turbulent is the word New York Times critic Natalia Winkelman uses to qualify the top-10 ranked Netflix original film “Seaspiracy.”

Volunteers who patrolled the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands in Viera and told visitors about the popular man-made habitat have been informed they are no longer needed at the site after Brevar…

Life has a way of coming full circle.

The scent of handmade goat milk hand-and-laundry soaps, essential oils and remedies, as well as fragrant candles, lingers in the air. Custom cups, hand-made greeting cards, hand-painted bowls,…

Mountains, historic riverfront adventures just hours away

One of the products that revolutionized the world was paper. Communication was transformed from painting on cave walls to writing on paper surfaces.

Suntree United Methodist Church is presenting Suntree Stars & Stripes, a free patriotic celebration Saturday, July 3 on the church grounds at 7400 N. Wickham Road.

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey loosened up the crowd with witty banter and a barrage

Veterans’ advocates headed by The Good Deed Foundation, which is part of the Military Officers Association of America, Cape Canaveral Chapter, held a rally and fundraiser June 22 at USSSA Spac…

July is National Make a Difference for Children month. And what better way to make a difference in a child’s life than by becoming a volunteer with the Florida Guardian Ad Litem program in Bre…

A lady named Vanessa grew up in France, spending her youth watching American TV shows such as “Beverly Hills, 90210.” From a young age, she had dreams of living in America.

What does a firehouse have in common with illustrated book covers and Brevard Zoo’s zipline?

The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition and 16 other concerned organizations and businesses are urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency triggered by the deaths of mo…

The Viera Company and the Central Viera Community Association celebrated the grand opening of La Roca Park on Saturday with nearly a hundred visitors.

Line dancing can be a fun way to stay sharp physically and mentally.

When Sally and Aaron got married in 2006, Aaron turned to his new bride and said, “Are you ready for the adventure?”

School is out, summer vacation is here and the adventures of the season await. The adventures do not necessarily mean getting on an airplane and traveling to some far-away exotic place. Some g…

Kason Hodges, an 11-year-old sixth grader at Manatee Elementary School, was chosen as the top model in the Viera Voice Child Model Contest.

The 11th annual St. Baldrick’s Big Shave fundraiser, which helps finance childhood cancer research, returned to The Avenue Viera on Saturday, May 15.

Volunteer work is underway at Woodside Park in Viera to add a dog park and playground for children and young-minded adults. The park is off Murrell Road at Crane Creek.

Mother’s Day is set aside to celebrate and honor mothers and the bond that is created with their children.

“My mom (Shani Maddox-Semper) is one of the best people I know. She makes everyone laugh, has lots of advice and cares so much about people. She is protective over her family and she shares a …

More than 100 church members and friends helped bury a ceremonial prayer box at the site of the new East Coast Christian Center in Viera on Sunday, April 18.

Joe and Karen Klein love Walt Disney World. That’s where they became engaged and then wed in 2009 before purchasing a home in Suntree.

Viera Regional Park

In our country, Native Americans were the first trappers. They were skilled at knowing the habits of animals.

Spring warmth brings fun fishing in the Indian River Lagoon as speckled trout, redfish and snook are feeding before spawning season.

Many of Florida’s wild creatures occupy natural habitats, but some venture among people. In recent years, these encounters have become more prevalent due to human encroachment upon pristine te…

Alex and Lauren Flores seem able to clone themselves. The busy couple have successfully operated two very different and demanding businesses for more than three years while raising a young family.

April is a special month for the environment: it is when we celebrate Earth Day. For us at Recycle Brevard, March is also a special month and was a bit extra special this year for it marked Re…

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For years, wildlife photographer Jim Angy would beat the sun’s arrival to head to the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands in Viera to meet friend and fellow photographer, the late Charlie Corbeil,…