Those who know Clarence Bauer of Titusville would agree. He has lived an interesting life that began Aug. 27, 1920 in Buffalo, New York. Read more
There is no better time to embrace your inner Latino than October, National Hispanic Heritage Month, and there is no better place to do so locally than at the two very different but equally fu…
Located in the heart of the community, the newly opened modern Community Center at Canaveral City Park is designed for people of all ages to take part in heart-healthy activities.
Bunco, also known as bonco or bonko, offers an interacting, social time with a chance to meet new people while having the fun of rolling the dice.
Amid a fluctuating 1920s-era Brevard County population, a group of prominent women formed the Community Woman’s Club in 1922 in Cocoa.
Have you ever thought what it would be like if you had kept that car or truck that you drove 40 or 50 years ago?
Happy First Anniversary, Alura!
When it comes to adventure, New York transplant Vinnie Germann sets no boundaries.
Adventures in Learning through the Shepherd’s Center of South Brevard will offer a six-week term of 10 Thursday morning classes that begins Oct. 13 and runs through Nov. 17.
Adventures in Learning through the Shepherd’s Center of South Brevard will offer a six-week term of 10 Thursday morning classes that begins Oct. 13 and runs through Nov. 17.
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Clouds and rain gave way to sunshine for the recent grand opening of The Canopy at Hickory Creek.
Jeremy and Lina Graves of Viera were looking to lease a wedding venue when they first inquired about a suitable barn on a 26-acre property on north Merritt Island in 2020.
Throughout September at the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum in Titusville, educational displays honor the first responders of 9/11 and those who perished in the terrorist attacks. Arti…
Rosalie Graziano of Merritt Island, one of thousands Brevard County seniors without a car or license, relies on the Resource Center for Disability Solutions’ Need-a-Ride program to get to medi…
A visit to a Vietnam War exhibit in Melbourne and a talk with Ben Bydalek is likely to give visitors a clear perception of the war that was a sad period of American history.
One of life’s pleasures for most seniors is interacting with grandchildren and maybe even doing some occasional babysitting.
Brevard County Chapter 435 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart continued its five-year-old tradition of honoring local U.S. veterans who have received the medal, sharing the stories of …
Cody the Chihuahua and his human mom had happily grown old together, until Cody’s human entered the final chapter of her life and didn’t have anyone who would care for the little dog after she…
For 15 years, the Las Vegas act of vocal impressionist Danny Gans was a must-see for countless visitors to The Strip at venues such as Stratosphere, Wynn Las Vegas and The Mirage, which even b…
Sandy-Lynn Elledge's hero has four legs, a wet nose and wagging tail. Izzy, a former shelter dog who has become Lynn’s mobility, stability and sight helper, enables the Titusville resident to …
What games do you play?
One career curtain may have closed when Marcia Gaedcke stepped down after 24 years as president of the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce. But another has opened for her as development direct…
When most people travel from one coast of the United States to another, they usually do so via plane, or perhaps by car or train. Jim Wright, on the other hand, travels by bicycle.
A large machine that resembles a floating piece of farm equipment helps protect the ailing Indian River Lagoon by removing tons of invasive vegetation from many Brevard County stormwater ponds.
Not only are retirees enjoying leisure time, but many are downsizing their living spaces with plans to remain in place for years to come. Part of the success of that plan is to make sure that…
Pastor Troy Stanley walks the walk when it comes to serving God, country and community.
Richard Ferry was injured twice during the battle of Cho-Sin Reservoir while fighting in bitter cold during the Korean War.
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More than five decades ago, five young men from a small Massachusetts town gave their lives before they had really started living. Like the nearly 60,000 fatal casualties of the Vietnam War, t…
With no friends and no home, teen mom Paisley was facing a harsh future along the back roads of Georgia.
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The Avenue Viera is going to the dogs on Saturday, September 3, when the shopping complex hosts Run 4 Paws, a two-mile run/walk to benefit Canine Companions for Independence.
Nancy, Mary and Sally don’t even have to order at Niki’s Family Restaurant — three long-time waitresses there have served the mostly-retired women breakfast and lunch nearly daily for more tha…
The first visitors to the Kennedy Space Center in 1962 drove their cars to a guard station for an 18-page pamphlet outlining a self-guided drive available only on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
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RISE, a real estate company that is a leader in multi-family housing development, construction, management and financing, plans new a housing development for 55+ active living in Viera.
Helen Morr has enjoyed painting since her youth. But it was not until recently, at age 90, that she finally realized just how good her artwork is.
Seated under a tent in her driveway, a tiara-clad Johnnie Mae Jenkins waved and blew kisses as dozens of motorists drove past her Revilla Lane home in Rockledge on June 7 to wish her a happy 9…
You can’t hurry a labor of love.
University of Central Florida researchers are developing a tool for primary care providers that could help them protect senior citizens from scammers who steal everything from the elderly’s li…
Since 1994, the Titusville-based Prison Books Project has been changing inmates’ lives through the power of the written word.
It all started with palm fronds.
Angie Olds of Melbourne made winning her sixth gold medal look easy. But she almost did not go to the National Senior Games this year.
A steady flow of customers at the North Brevard Thrift Store in Titusville, illustrates the store living up to its goal of blessing the community with low-cost merchandise.
Merritt Island resident Spyder Johnson has self-published a book that takes on an entertaining way of learning to eat right and get fit.
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It all started 25 years ago in the backyard of Jill Blue’s DeLand home, drinking cool lemonade with former business partner Diane Penn.
A sad and potentially dangerous situation recently took place at the SPCA of Brevard Adoption Center in Titusville, when a man tied a beagle to a pole outside the building and abandoned it there.
Four new officers took the oath of commissioning at the Florida Institute of Technology.
Financial fraud, especially online scams, is the No. 1 consumer crime nationwide today. It’s up to us to protect ourselves from this threat.
Six lighthouse keepers assigned to the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse in the late 1800s and early 1900s had bronze markers placed at their gravesites in honor of their service during ceremonies May 14.
Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation, Brevard Commission on Aging, Aging Matters in Brevard and other state and local community organizations will host a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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After COVID-19 devastated the cruise industry for nearly two years, summer 2022 is shaping up to be a busy sailing season for U.S. cruise operators.
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After more than a year of sitting idle, ships full of passengers have again set sail for fun-filled cruises.
SpaceX is creating a new constellation — one created with thousands of low-level broadband satellites to provide nearly-global internet service for video calls, online gaming, streaming and hi…
Amid a fluctuating 1920s-era Brevard County population, a group of prominent women formed the Community Woman’s Club in 1922 in Cocoa.
Have you ever thought what it would be like if you had kept that car or truck that you drove 40 or 50 years ago?
Happy First Anniversary, Alura!
When it comes to adventure, New York transplant Vinnie Germann sets no boundaries.
Adventures in Learning through the Shepherd’s Center of South Brevard will offer a six-week term of 10 Thursday morning classes that begins Oct. 13 and runs through Nov. 17.
Adventures in Learning through the Shepherd’s Center of South Brevard will offer a six-week term of 10 Thursday morning classes that begins Oct. 13 and runs through Nov. 17.
featured
Clouds and rain gave way to sunshine for the recent grand opening of The Canopy at Hickory Creek.
Jeremy and Lina Graves of Viera were looking to lease a wedding venue when they first inquired about a suitable barn on a 26-acre property on north Merritt Island in 2020.
Throughout September at the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum in Titusville, educational displays honor the first responders of 9/11 and those who perished in the terrorist attacks. Arti…
Rosalie Graziano of Merritt Island, one of thousands Brevard County seniors without a car or license, relies on the Resource Center for Disability Solutions’ Need-a-Ride program to get to medi…
A visit to a Vietnam War exhibit in Melbourne and a talk with Ben Bydalek is likely to give visitors a clear perception of the war that was a sad period of American history.
One of life’s pleasures for most seniors is interacting with grandchildren and maybe even doing some occasional babysitting.
Brevard County Chapter 435 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart continued its five-year-old tradition of honoring local U.S. veterans who have received the medal, sharing the stories of …
Cody the Chihuahua and his human mom had happily grown old together, until Cody’s human entered the final chapter of her life and didn’t have anyone who would care for the little dog after she…
For 15 years, the Las Vegas act of vocal impressionist Danny Gans was a must-see for countless visitors to The Strip at venues such as Stratosphere, Wynn Las Vegas and The Mirage, which even b…
Sandy-Lynn Elledge's hero has four legs, a wet nose and wagging tail. Izzy, a former shelter dog who has become Lynn’s mobility, stability and sight helper, enables the Titusville resident to …
What games do you play?
One career curtain may have closed when Marcia Gaedcke stepped down after 24 years as president of the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce. But another has opened for her as development direct…
When most people travel from one coast of the United States to another, they usually do so via plane, or perhaps by car or train. Jim Wright, on the other hand, travels by bicycle.
A large machine that resembles a floating piece of farm equipment helps protect the ailing Indian River Lagoon by removing tons of invasive vegetation from many Brevard County stormwater ponds.
Not only are retirees enjoying leisure time, but many are downsizing their living spaces with plans to remain in place for years to come. Part of the success of that plan is to make sure that…
Pastor Troy Stanley walks the walk when it comes to serving God, country and community.
Richard Ferry was injured twice during the battle of Cho-Sin Reservoir while fighting in bitter cold during the Korean War.
featured
More than five decades ago, five young men from a small Massachusetts town gave their lives before they had really started living. Like the nearly 60,000 fatal casualties of the Vietnam War, t…
With no friends and no home, teen mom Paisley was facing a harsh future along the back roads of Georgia.
featured
The Avenue Viera is going to the dogs on Saturday, September 3, when the shopping complex hosts Run 4 Paws, a two-mile run/walk to benefit Canine Companions for Independence.
Nancy, Mary and Sally don’t even have to order at Niki’s Family Restaurant — three long-time waitresses there have served the mostly-retired women breakfast and lunch nearly daily for more tha…
The first visitors to the Kennedy Space Center in 1962 drove their cars to a guard station for an 18-page pamphlet outlining a self-guided drive available only on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
featured
RISE, a real estate company that is a leader in multi-family housing development, construction, management and financing, plans new a housing development for 55+ active living in Viera.
Helen Morr has enjoyed painting since her youth. But it was not until recently, at age 90, that she finally realized just how good her artwork is.
Seated under a tent in her driveway, a tiara-clad Johnnie Mae Jenkins waved and blew kisses as dozens of motorists drove past her Revilla Lane home in Rockledge on June 7 to wish her a happy 9…
You can’t hurry a labor of love.
University of Central Florida researchers are developing a tool for primary care providers that could help them protect senior citizens from scammers who steal everything from the elderly’s li…
Since 1994, the Titusville-based Prison Books Project has been changing inmates’ lives through the power of the written word.
It all started with palm fronds.
Angie Olds of Melbourne made winning her sixth gold medal look easy. But she almost did not go to the National Senior Games this year.
A steady flow of customers at the North Brevard Thrift Store in Titusville, illustrates the store living up to its goal of blessing the community with low-cost merchandise.
Merritt Island resident Spyder Johnson has self-published a book that takes on an entertaining way of learning to eat right and get fit.
featured
It all started 25 years ago in the backyard of Jill Blue’s DeLand home, drinking cool lemonade with former business partner Diane Penn.
A sad and potentially dangerous situation recently took place at the SPCA of Brevard Adoption Center in Titusville, when a man tied a beagle to a pole outside the building and abandoned it there.
Four new officers took the oath of commissioning at the Florida Institute of Technology.
Financial fraud, especially online scams, is the No. 1 consumer crime nationwide today. It’s up to us to protect ourselves from this threat.
Six lighthouse keepers assigned to the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse in the late 1800s and early 1900s had bronze markers placed at their gravesites in honor of their service during ceremonies May 14.
Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation, Brevard Commission on Aging, Aging Matters in Brevard and other state and local community organizations will host a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
featured
After COVID-19 devastated the cruise industry for nearly two years, summer 2022 is shaping up to be a busy sailing season for U.S. cruise operators.
featured
After more than a year of sitting idle, ships full of passengers have again set sail for fun-filled cruises.
SpaceX is creating a new constellation — one created with thousands of low-level broadband satellites to provide nearly-global internet service for video calls, online gaming, streaming and hi…
Mary Louise Estes’ advice is to keep moving to attain a long life. Estes was born in Battle Creek, Michigan the same year women gained the right to vote in the United States and the first comm…
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When a meniscus issue caused avid runner David Farrall to curb his running, he turned to walking — power walking.
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Every time Pat Miner, 86, hugs her Little Willy teddy bear, she remembers her late husband Will.
