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Even the birds enjoy a day at the beach. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Contents<br />

INTRODUCTION<br />

Welcome to <strong>Brevard</strong>, 4<br />

Contributors, 8<br />

LIFE IN BREVARD<br />

Community profiles, 10-12<br />

Marriage and divorce, 14<br />

Settling in, 15 and 17<br />

Hooking up your utilities, 20-22<br />

Registering to vote, 23<br />

Government offices, 24-26<br />

Elected officials, 27<br />

Court services, 28<br />

Fire stations, 28<br />

Law enforcement, 29<br />

Libraries, 31<br />

Community parks, 32-33<br />

Weather, 34<br />

Chambers of commerce, 35<br />

Community centers, 36<br />

Animals and pets, 37-39<br />

Getting around, 40 and 44<br />

Post offices, 44<br />

MEDICAL CARE<br />

Hospitals, 48<br />

General medicine, 49<br />

Assisted living, 52-53<br />

Home health care, 54-55 and 57<br />

Mental health agencies, 60<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

Public schools, 61-63<br />

Private schools, 64<br />

Charter schools, 65<br />

Colleges, 66-68<br />

OUTDOORS<br />

Introduction, 73<br />

Youth sports, 74<br />

Space Coast Stadium, 75<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Manatees, 75<br />

Nature trails, 78<br />

Sea turtles, 79<br />

Nature groups, 80<br />

Fishing and boating licenses, 81<br />

How to fish Sebastian Inlet, 82<br />

Fish camps and marinas, 83<br />

Boat ramps, 84<br />

Surfing, 85<br />

Sailing, 85<br />

Golf, 86<br />

Tennis, 88<br />

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT<br />

Attractions, 89<br />

Shopping, 90<br />

Performing arts, 91-94<br />

Museums and galleries, 95-96<br />

Festivals, 97-98<br />

Movie theaters, 99<br />

Cable television, 100<br />

Radio stations, 100<br />

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MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

ORGANIZATIONS<br />

Military organizations, 101<br />

Lodges, 101<br />

Clubs, 102-103<br />

Volunteers, 104-105<br />

PLACES TO STAY<br />

Hotels, 106-107<br />

Vacation rentals, 108<br />

RV parks, 108<br />

WORSHIP<br />

Places of worship, 110-114<br />

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Introduction<br />

WELCOME TO BREVARD COUNTY<br />

The Space Shuttle Atlantis attraction has<br />

become the star at the Kennedy Space Center<br />

Visitor Complex. Getting up close to a space<br />

shuttle is not only fun, but educational for<br />

children and adults alike.<br />

TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

CHECK IT<br />

ONLINE<br />

The FLORIDA TODAY<br />

<strong>Fact</strong> <strong>Book</strong> can be<br />

read online at<br />

floridatoday.com/<br />

factbook<br />

Space Coast prepares for<br />

bold, new adventures<br />

FLORIDA TODAY staff<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> has a treasure trove<br />

of activities awaiting you. The<br />

FLORIDA TODAY <strong>Fact</strong> <strong>Book</strong> is the<br />

place to discover them.<br />

One of the most celebrated additions<br />

for tourists and residents alike is the<br />

Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex’s<br />

new $100 million attraction, Space Shuttle<br />

Atlantis. Opened in June 2013, it stars none<br />

other than one of NASA’s four retired<br />

space shuttles.<br />

The six-story facility housing Space<br />

Shuttle Atlantis lets visitors experience<br />

one of mankind’s most amazing<br />

achievements and learn more about<br />

NASA’s 30-year Space Shuttle program.<br />

Back down to Earth, our 72-mile long<br />

county offers endless opportunities for<br />

nature lovers. From strolling along our<br />

ample beaches and kayaking lagoons, to<br />

fishing our rivers and enjoying picnics in<br />

public parks, nature lovers will find an<br />

endless source of appeal.<br />

Those loving the arts and<br />

entertainment will find an unending array<br />

of activities. Theater patrons frequently<br />

comment that the five bona fide<br />

community theaters here deliver<br />

“Broadway in <strong>Brevard</strong>.”<br />

Visual artists abound here and<br />

regularly exhibit in area galleries; dance<br />

companies perform throughout the year in<br />

the three large venues.<br />

Florida Tech runs the county’s two fine<br />

art museums and curates vivid, exciting<br />

exhibitions.<br />

Musical concerts range from country to<br />

classic, from amateur to world renown,<br />

and are held in a variety of venues from<br />

300 to 2,000 seats. It’s enough to make any<br />

music lover call <strong>Brevard</strong> “heaven.”<br />

Want to discover a club or charitable<br />

organization to broaden your interests and<br />

let your volunteer spirit soar?<br />

Or maybe how to contact your elected<br />

official or find your nearest public school?<br />

This is where to look.<br />

Discover the myriad activities and<br />

attractions waiting to connect you to your<br />

community and remind you why you love<br />

living in <strong>Brevard</strong>.<br />

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The Staff<br />

PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER<br />

Jeff Kiel<br />

EXECUTIVE EDITOR<br />

Bob Stover<br />

NEWS DIRECTOR<br />

Mara Bellaby<br />

CUSTOM CONTENT EDITOR<br />

Suzy Fleming Leonard<br />

MULTIMEDIA EDITOR/<br />

GRAPHICS<br />

Jeff Meesey<br />

DESIGN TEAM LEADER<br />

Brian Goins<br />

SECTION DESIGNER<br />

Pamela Tseng<br />

DELIVERY DESK EDITOR<br />

Hillard Grossman<br />

RESEARCH<br />

Maria Sonnenberg, Lyn Dowling,<br />

Chris Kridler, Christina LaFortune,<br />

Dave Berman, J.D. Gallop, Pam<br />

Harbaugh, Luann Manderville,<br />

Michael Parsons, Wayne T. Price,<br />

Jennifer Sangalang, Jim Waymer,<br />

Rick Neale, R. Norman Moody,<br />

Mackenzie Ryan, Stacey<br />

Barchenger, Andrew Ford<br />

ADVERTISING LAYOUT<br />

COORDINATOR<br />

Becky Holland<br />

ONLINE AND COPIES<br />

The <strong>Fact</strong> <strong>Book</strong> is online at<br />

floridatoday.com/factbook.<br />

Additional copies are available<br />

in the FLORIDA TODAY lobby.<br />

CORRECTIONS<br />

Send corrected or omitted listings<br />

to <strong>Fact</strong> <strong>Book</strong>, FLORIDA TODAY,<br />

1 Gannett Plaza, Melbourne, FL<br />

32940; life@floridatoday.com<br />

or news@floridatoday.com;<br />

or fax it to 321-242-6620.<br />

The <strong>Fact</strong> <strong>Book</strong> is published<br />

annually by FLORIDA TODAY.<br />

Introduction<br />

MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

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Community Profiles<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

BAREFOOT BAY<br />

Population: 5,979 Unincorporated.<br />

Point of interest: Recreational<br />

amenities. Fast fact:<br />

Retirement, family community<br />

established 1969. 772-664-3141;<br />

bbrd.org<br />

CAPE CANAVERAL<br />

Population: 9,954 Incorporated:<br />

1963 Points of interest:<br />

Recreational amenities; Port<br />

Canaveral and Cape Canaveral<br />

Air Force Station are nearby. Fast<br />

fact: Ponce de Leon named Cape<br />

of Currents in 1513. 321-868-1220;<br />

cityofcapecanaveral.org<br />

COCOA<br />

Population: 17,217 Incorporated:<br />

1895 Points of interest:<br />

Cocoa Village, <strong>Brevard</strong> Museum<br />

of History and Natural Science,<br />

Cocoa Expo. Fast fact: Supposedly<br />

named after a box of Baker’s<br />

Cocoa delivered to Willard’s<br />

General Store. 321-433-8800;<br />

cocoafl.org<br />

COCOA BEACH<br />

Population: 11,260 Incorporated:<br />

1925 Points of interest:<br />

Cocoa Beach Pier, Surfside<br />

Playhouse, home of Ron Jon Surf<br />

Shop. Fast fact: First homesteaded<br />

by freed slaves after the<br />

Civil War. 321-868-3235;<br />

cityofcocoabeach.com<br />

GRANT-VALKARIA<br />

Population: 3,899 Incorporated:<br />

2006 Points of interest: The<br />

Grant Seafood Festival in February,<br />

Florida’s longest continuous<br />

seafood festival; Valkaria Airport.<br />

Fast fact: Was two separate<br />

communities, Grant and Valkaria,<br />

until 2006. Known for commercial<br />

fishing, crab and oyster<br />

houses along U.S. 1. 321-951-1380;<br />

grantvalkaria.org<br />

INDIALANTIC<br />

Population: 2,780 Incorporated:<br />

1952 Points of interest:<br />

Indialantic Beach Park, Fifth<br />

Avenue Boardwalk. Fast fact:<br />

Name was chosen by Ernest Kouwen-Hoven,<br />

a developer; Indialantic-by-the-Sea<br />

is the full<br />

name. 321-723-2242;<br />

indialantic.com<br />

INDIAN HARBOUR<br />

BEACH<br />

Population: 8,249 Incorporated:<br />

1955 Points of interest:<br />

Bicentennial Park, Gleason<br />

Park and Millennium Park.<br />

Fast fact: First tsunamiready<br />

city on the East<br />

Coast. 321-773-3181;<br />

indianharbourbeach.org<br />

MALABAR<br />

Population: 2,766<br />

Incorporated: 1962<br />

Points of interest: Malabar<br />

Scrub Sanctuary and the<br />

Jordan Scrub. Fast fact: The<br />

town formally was recognized<br />

Dec. 24, 1883, when the U.S.<br />

government established a post<br />

office; mail was delivered by<br />

sailboat. 321-727-7764;<br />

townofmalabar.org<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

Population: 77,048 Incorporated:<br />

1888; merged with Eau Gallie<br />

in 1969 Points of interest:<br />

Florida Tech Botanical Gardens,<br />

King Center for the Performing<br />

Arts, Liberty Bell Memorial Museum,<br />

Rossetter House. Fast<br />

fact: City named in 1880 when<br />

homesteader Richard W. Goode’s<br />

daughter drew its name on the<br />

longest of three broom straws.<br />

321-608-7000;<br />

melbourneflorida.org<br />

MELBOURNE BEACH<br />

Population: 3,115 Incorporated:<br />

1923 Points of interest:<br />

Ryckman House, Sea Turtle Preservation<br />

Society, Flutie Athletic<br />

Complex. Fast fact: The county’s<br />

oldest beach community was<br />

founded in 1883. 321-724-5860;<br />

melbournebeachfl.org<br />

MELBOURNE VILLAGE<br />

Population: 662 Incorporated:<br />

1957 Points of interest: Hester<br />

Wagner Community Center and<br />

historical trail, 11 parks. Fast<br />

fact: <strong>Brevard</strong>’s least populous<br />

incorporated community. 321-<br />

723-8300; melbournevillage.org<br />

MERRITT ISLAND<br />

Population: 34,743 Unincorporated.<br />

Points of interest:<br />

Kennedy Space Center and the<br />

Visitor Complex, Merritt Island<br />

National Wildlife Refuge, Ulumay<br />

Wildlife Sanctuary. Fast<br />

facts: The island was part of a<br />

land grant given by the king of<br />

Spain to a nobleman named<br />

Merritt. Initial economy based<br />

on cattle, pineapple, sugar cane<br />

and citrus.<br />

MICCO<br />

Population: 9,052 Unincorporated.<br />

Points of interest: Barefoot<br />

Bay modular-home development,<br />

founded in 1970, occupies<br />

1,100 acres; home to Little<br />

Hollywood and Snug Harbor.<br />

Fast fact: The community’s<br />

shores are dotted with marinas,<br />

piers, seafood outlets and marine<br />

repair services.<br />

MIMS<br />

Population: 7,058 Unincorporated.<br />

Point of interest: Harry<br />

T. Moore Memorial Park and<br />

Cultural Center honors civil-rights<br />

leaders Harry T. and Harriette V.<br />

Moore. Fast fact: From early<br />

1920s to about 1927, Mims was a<br />

town with a mayor and a council.<br />

PALM BAY<br />

Population: 104,124 Incorporated:<br />

1960 Points of interest:<br />

Turkey Creek Wildlife Sanctuary;<br />

Lagoon House is the starting<br />

point of the Indian River Lagoon<br />

Scenic Highway. Fast fact: <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong>’s most populous<br />

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community. 321-952-3400;<br />

palmbayflorida. org<br />

PALM SHORES<br />

Population: 896 Incorporated:<br />

1959 Point of interest: Florida<br />

Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary.<br />

Fast fact: <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong>’s<br />

fastest-growing community in<br />

the 1990s. The population went<br />

from 210 in 1990 to 794 in 2000.<br />

321-242-4555;<br />

townofpalmshores.org<br />

PATRICK AIR FORCE<br />

BASE<br />

Population: 1,222 Commissioned:<br />

Banana River Naval Air<br />

Station in 1940, renamed in 1950<br />

Points of interest: 45th Space<br />

Wing and the Air Force Technical<br />

Application Center. Fast fact:<br />

Studies global nuclear testing;<br />

includes combat rescue wing,<br />

defense equal opportunity management<br />

institute. 321-494-1110;<br />

www.patrick.af.mil<br />

PORT ST. JOHN<br />

Population: 12,267 Unincorporated.<br />

Points of interest: Fay<br />

Lake Wilderness Park, Parrish<br />

Healthcare Center, Wuesthoff<br />

Medical Center at Port St. John.<br />

Fast fact: Site of Florida Power &<br />

Light’s Cape Canaveral Next<br />

Generation Clean Energy Center.<br />

ROCKLEDGE<br />

Population: 25,413 Incorporated:<br />

1887 Points of interest:<br />

Taylor and McLarty parks and the<br />

Community Park of Rockledge;<br />

scenic Rockledge Drive; Rockledge<br />

Country Club. Fast fact:<br />

Oldest winter resort on Florida’s<br />

East Coast. 321-690-3978;<br />

cityofrockledge.org<br />

SATELLITE BEACH<br />

Population: 10,249 Incorporated:<br />

1957 Points of interest:<br />

Pelican Beach Park, recreation<br />

complex, Samsons Island Park,<br />

Hightower Beach Park, skate<br />

park, off-leash dog park. Fast<br />

fact: Most populous beachside<br />

community in South <strong>Brevard</strong>.<br />

321-773-4407;<br />

satellitebeachfl.org<br />

SCOTTSMOOR<br />

Population: 1,609 Unincorporated.<br />

Point of interest: The<br />

source of the Indian River<br />

originates north of here. Fast<br />

facts: Land acquired through a<br />

Spanish land grant, main com-<br />

See COMMUNITIES, Page 12<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

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Communities<br />

Continued from Page 11<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

merce is citrus, resort community<br />

in the 1920s.<br />

SUNTREE<br />

Population: 11,265 Unincorporated.<br />

Points of interest: Two<br />

18-hole golf courses. There are<br />

4,506 properties in Suntree. Fast<br />

fact: Suntree consists of 68 communities,<br />

encompassing 4 square<br />

miles north and south of Wickham<br />

Road between Interlachen<br />

Road and Jordan Blass Boulevard.<br />

Suntree Master Homeowners<br />

Association is at 7550 Spyglass Hill<br />

Road, 321-242-8960;<br />

suntreeflorida.com<br />

TITUSVILLE<br />

Population: 43,940 Incorporated:<br />

1867 Points of interest:<br />

Emma Parrish Theatre, Valiant Air<br />

Command Warbird Museum,<br />

American Police Hall of Fame &<br />

Museum, U.S. Space Walk of<br />

Fame Museum, U.S. Astronaut<br />

Hall of Fame. Fast fact: The right<br />

to name the town was won by<br />

Col. Titus, who defeated Col. Rice<br />

in dominoes. 321-383-5775;<br />

titusville.com<br />

Visitors to the <strong>Brevard</strong> Zoo in Viera enjoy feeding the giraffes at Expedition Africa. The zoo is one of<br />

several entertainment venues in the area that bolster the family spirit. Viera is home to Duran Golf<br />

Club and is the spring training home of the Washington Nationals. MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

VIERA<br />

Population: 17,398 Unincorporated.<br />

Points of interest: <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Zoo, Space Coast Stadium<br />

Fast fact: Viera is a Slovak word<br />

meaning “faith.” It was chosen by<br />

the Duda family, which established<br />

The Viera Co. to develop a<br />

master planned community,<br />

because it embodies the family’s<br />

heritage and evokes visions of the<br />

future. 321-242-1200; viera.com<br />

WEST MELBOURNE<br />

Population: 19,164 Incorporated:<br />

1959 Points of interest: Max<br />

K. Rodes Park, Erna Nixon Hammock<br />

Park. Fast fact: West Melbourne<br />

became a city because<br />

residents didn’t want to pay<br />

property tax. Today, residents pay<br />

property tax. 321-727-7700;<br />

westmelbourne.org<br />

Research: City, town and Air Force base<br />

officials; community organizations in<br />

unincorporated areas; Florida Office of<br />

Economic and Demographic Research<br />

(excluding jail inmates); U.S. Census<br />

Bureau. Figures for some unincorporated<br />

areas are for “census designated place”<br />

boundaries that might not include parts<br />

of the community.<br />

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Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Marriage and Divorce<br />

To apply for a marriage license or<br />

divorce in <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong>, applicants<br />

must go to a <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Clerk of the Circuit Court office<br />

between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.<br />

For information, call 321-<br />

637-5413 (option 3) or check the<br />

website at brevardclerk.us.<br />

Offices are at:<br />

Melbourne: 51 S. Nieman Ave.,<br />

Melbourne Branch Courthouse<br />

Merritt Island: 2575 N. Courtenay<br />

Parkway, Room 129, Merritt<br />

Island Complex<br />

Palm Bay: 450 Cogan Drive SE,<br />

<strong>County</strong> Service Complex<br />

Titusville: 400 South St.<br />

Viera: 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson<br />

Way, first floor, Moore Justice<br />

Center<br />

Valid photo identification, such<br />

as a driver’s license, must be presented.<br />

Both applicants must provide<br />

Social Security numbers. If previously<br />

married, you must know the<br />

date when the previous marriage<br />

ended.<br />

For a marriage license, both<br />

applicants must apply together in<br />

person.<br />

Filling out an online application<br />

at http://web1.brevardclerk.us/<br />

oscar/cform.aspx can expedite the<br />

application process. Save the application<br />

number it provides and bring<br />

it to the clerk.<br />

To obtain a marriage license<br />

without parental consent, both<br />

applicants must be at least 18 years<br />

of age. The age restriction does not<br />

apply for individuals who have been<br />

married previously or can prove they<br />

are parents or expectant parents.<br />

A marriage license application<br />

fee of $93.50 can be reduced to $61<br />

if both parties submit a certificate of<br />

completion of an approved premarital<br />

preparation course. If the ceremony<br />

is performed at the clerk’s<br />

office, an extra $30 is charged.<br />

Certified copies of marriage<br />

licenses are available for $3 each.<br />

In most cases, there is a threeday<br />

waiting period for Florida<br />

residents. If the bride and groom are<br />

residents of Florida and both took<br />

the premarital course and submitted<br />

a certificate of completion,<br />

there is no waiting period. A hardship<br />

may be declared to avoid the<br />

waiting period. There is no waiting<br />

period for nonresidents.<br />

The Clerk of the Court office can<br />

provide information on how to<br />

obtain paperwork needed to file for<br />

a divorce.<br />

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Settling In<br />

LEGAL ADVICE<br />

The Florida Bar’s Lawyer<br />

Referral Service: Provides<br />

referrals to attorneys who will<br />

conduct an initial one-half hour<br />

office consultation for $25,00<br />

800-342-8011; floridabar.org.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Legal Aid:<br />

Offers free service with family law<br />

and other civil legal services,<br />

financial guidelines may apply,<br />

9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.<br />

Monday through Thursday, and<br />

and 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays,<br />

321-631-2500; brevardcounty<br />

legalaid.org.<br />

AUTOMOBILE TAGS<br />

New residents must apply for<br />

Florida tags and car titles within<br />

10 days after they begin working<br />

or enroll children in school. Proof<br />

of Florida insurance is required<br />

before tags can be issued.<br />

Vehicles are registered at the<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Tax Collector’s<br />

Office.<br />

For details, check the website<br />

at flhsmv.gov and follow the<br />

instructions, or call the central<br />

customer service line at 850-617-<br />

2000.<br />

Tags can be purchased at the<br />

following offices:<br />

Titusville: North <strong>Brevard</strong> Service<br />

Complex, 800 S. Park Ave.,<br />

321-264-5224<br />

Merritt Island: 1605 N. Courtenay<br />

Parkway,<br />

321-264-5224<br />

Indian Harbour Beach: Indian<br />

Harbour Place Shopping Center,<br />

240 E. Eau Gallie Blvd.,<br />

321-779-4009<br />

Melbourne: South <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Service Complex, 1515 Sarno Road,<br />

321-255-4410.<br />

Palm Bay: Palm Bay South<br />

Mainland Service Center, 450<br />

Cogan Drive SE, 321-952-4540.<br />

DRIVER’S LICENSES<br />

All driver’s license operations are<br />

provided by the Tax Collector’s<br />

branch offices, including road<br />

tests and written tests. Road tests<br />

are scheduled by appointment.<br />

Titusville: North <strong>Brevard</strong> Service<br />

Complex, 800 S. Park Ave.,<br />

321-264-5224, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,<br />

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and<br />

Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on<br />

See SETTLING IN, Page 17<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

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Settling in<br />

Continued from Page 15<br />

Wednesdays.<br />

Melbourne: South <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Service Complex, 1515 Sarno Road,<br />

321-255-4410, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,<br />

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and<br />

Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4p.m. on<br />

Wednesdays.<br />

Merritt Island: 1605 N. Courtenay<br />

Parkway, 321-264-5224, 8:30 a.m.<br />

to 4 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays,<br />

Thursdays and Fridays and 9 a.m.<br />

to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays.<br />

Indian Harbour Beach: 240 E.<br />

Eau Gallie Blvd., in the Indian<br />

Harbour Place shopping center,<br />

321-779-4009, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,<br />

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and<br />

Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on<br />

Wednesdays.<br />

Palm Bay: South Mainland Service<br />

Center, 450 Cogan Drive SE,<br />

321-952-4540, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,<br />

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and<br />

Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on<br />

Wednesdays.<br />

Florida driver’s licenses must<br />

be obtained within 10 days of<br />

establishing residency. A replacement<br />

license is required at a cost<br />

of $25 within 10 days of changing<br />

a name or address. New residents<br />

who have a valid out-of-state<br />

license will be required to take<br />

the vision examination.<br />

Visit gathergoget.com or<br />

flhsmv. gov to view the documentation<br />

required to get a<br />

driver’s license.<br />

The license costs $48 for six<br />

years. Commercial driver’s licenses<br />

cost $75. On-time renewals<br />

are $48 for Class E. CDL ontime<br />

renewals are $48. Endorsement<br />

fees are $7 each.<br />

To obtain a driver’s license, all<br />

first-time drivers must attend a<br />

four-hour substance-abuse<br />

course, which may be part of the<br />

curriculum in high school driver’s<br />

education courses.<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Grace Vista, a local Realtor, shows a luxury home for sale in the Suntree area of Melbourne.<br />

Eligible Florida residents may apply for a $50,000 homestead exemption. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Two forms of legal identification<br />

also are required. Applicants<br />

must take a written examination<br />

and have a vision screening.<br />

Learner’s permits are available<br />

for 15-year-olds. Minors must hold<br />

the learner’s permit for at least<br />

one year before converting to a<br />

regular license.<br />

After age 18, one need not<br />

hold the learner’s permit for a<br />

minimum amount of time.<br />

Holders of learner’s permits<br />

must log at least 50 hours of<br />

driving and be accompanied by<br />

an adult at least 21 years old. At<br />

least 10 of those hours must be at<br />

night. Other restrictions apply to<br />

drivers younger than 18. A parent<br />

or legal guardian must sign a<br />

parental consent form.<br />

A nondriver identification card<br />

can be obtained for those who do<br />

not drive and require legal identification.<br />

Two legal forms of identification<br />

are required to obtain<br />

an ID card. Cost is $25 for an original<br />

and $25 for a duplicate or<br />

renewal. The ID cards can be<br />

obtained at age 5.<br />

HOMESTEAD<br />

TAX EXEMPTION<br />

Eligible Florida residents may<br />

apply for the homestead exemption<br />

of $50,000 on or before<br />

March 1 of the year they seek the<br />

exemption. Applications are taken<br />

year-round at <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

property appraiser’s offices.<br />

Residents 65 or older may<br />

apply for exemptions up to an<br />

additional $50,000. For qualifications,<br />

go to bcpao.us.<br />

Exemptions also are available<br />

for widows, widowers, the disabled<br />

and veterans.<br />

To apply for a homestead<br />

exemption, you need the following<br />

documents for all owners<br />

living on the property:<br />

» Florida driver’s license or Florida<br />

ID card if you do not drive<br />

» Florida vehicle registration<br />

» Florida voter’s registration<br />

» If not a U.S. citizen, a Permanent<br />

Resident Alien Card<br />

» Social Security card or other<br />

official document that includes<br />

your Social Security number<br />

» Copy of recorded deed or tax bill<br />

» Copy of trust agreement if one<br />

exists<br />

Check the website at brevard<br />

propertyappraiser.com or apply at:<br />

Merritt Island: 2575 N. Courtenay<br />

Pkwy., 321-454-6620<br />

Titusville: <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Government Center North,<br />

400 South St., fifth floor,<br />

321-264-6700<br />

Viera: <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Government Center, 2725 Judge<br />

Fran Jamieson Way, Building C,<br />

first floor, 321-690-6880<br />

Melbourne: South <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Service Complex, 1515 Sarno Road,<br />

321-255-4440<br />

Palm Bay: Palm Bay Service<br />

Complex, 450 Cogan Drive SE,<br />

321-952-4574<br />

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Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Hooking Up Utilities<br />

Basic things you need to know<br />

about utilities and fees when you<br />

move to <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />

ELECTRICITY<br />

Florida Power & Light Co. customers<br />

are required to secure their<br />

accounts with a deposit. An initial<br />

service charge is included on the<br />

first bill.<br />

To start electric service, you<br />

will need to provide your social<br />

security number, driver’s license<br />

number or social insurance number.<br />

If any of these is not available,<br />

you still can submit an order but<br />

will need to fax in another form<br />

of verifiable ID.<br />

A certificate of occupancy<br />

following an electrical inspection<br />

is required for first-time service for<br />

a new home.<br />

To receive FPL service, call<br />

anytime at 321-723-7795 or visit<br />

fpl.com.<br />

GAS<br />

Florida City Gas supplies natural<br />

gas to most of <strong>Brevard</strong>. The company<br />

requires a deposit that varies<br />

according to the amount of<br />

monthly gas usage.<br />

The meter deposit is refunded<br />

with interest after service establishment<br />

fee is required 12 months<br />

to customers with good payment<br />

records. A $50 start-up fee is<br />

required.<br />

Gas service, 800-993-7546; new<br />

homes, 800-599-3770; floridacity<br />

gas.com.<br />

TELEPHONE<br />

You can call AT&T at 888-757-6500<br />

from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday<br />

through Friday and 8 a.m. to<br />

5 p.m. Saturday to set up residential<br />

service.<br />

You can call 866-620-6000 from<br />

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through<br />

Friday for business service. If<br />

calling from out of state or via cell<br />

phone, call 800-753-2909. A deposit<br />

amount is determined by the<br />

customer’s credit report.<br />

Customers must give their<br />

name, address and Social Security<br />

number.<br />

Bright House telephone service<br />

is used by 250,000 customers in<br />

Central Florida. For information<br />

on setting up an account, call<br />

866-309-EASY (3279) or visit one<br />

of four <strong>Brevard</strong> locations:<br />

728 Cheney Highway, Titusville,<br />

321-631-3707; 210 Center St., Cape<br />

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Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

The City of Cocoa water tower is decked out in its patriotic stars<br />

and stripes. CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Canaveral, 321-254-3300;<br />

720 Magnolia Ave., Melbourne,<br />

321-254-3300; or 1575 Palm Bay<br />

Road NE, Palm Bay, 321-254-3300.<br />

WATER, SEWER, TRASH<br />

Charges for sewer, water and<br />

trash rates vary in the county.<br />

Deposits are refunded when<br />

service is disconnected.<br />

Barefoot Bay and Snug Harbor:<br />

Residents pay a $100 deposit for<br />

water and sewer service to <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong> Water Resources<br />

Department; a nonrefundable<br />

account set-up charge of $15 is<br />

required. Call 772-664-5916.<br />

Cocoa: The city provides service<br />

from Port St. John south to the<br />

Pineda Causeway in north Melbourne<br />

and includes residents<br />

from Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach,<br />

Suntree, Viera and Cape Canaveral.<br />

Charges vary.<br />

Cocoa City Hall, 65 Stone St.,<br />

321-433-8400, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />

Monday through Friday; cocoafl.<br />

org or email customerservice@<br />

cocoafl.org<br />

Customers pay a $30 administration<br />

fee that shows up on the<br />

first bill. Cocoa residents may pay<br />

sewer deposits of $50 (inside city<br />

limits) or $60 (outside city limits),<br />

plus $40 for water. Cocoa customers<br />

on septic tanks pay only the<br />

$40 water deposit.<br />

Cocoa Beach: Residents pay<br />

deposits of $60 (inside city limits)<br />

or $80 (outside city limits) for<br />

water service.<br />

Suntree/Viera: Residents may<br />

pay deposits of $60 for county<br />

sewer, $40 for city water.<br />

Rockledge: Residents pay a $40<br />

sewage deposit, 321-690-3978.<br />

Melbourne: The city supplies<br />

water to its residents and those of<br />

Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite<br />

Beach, Indialantic, Melbourne<br />

Beach, Melbourne Village and<br />

parts of West Melbourne.<br />

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Utilities<br />

Continued from Page 21<br />

The city requires a $43 water<br />

deposit and a $77 sewer deposit<br />

for mainland residents and customers<br />

on city water. A $120<br />

water and sewer deposit is required<br />

for beachside residents on<br />

county sewer.<br />

Melbourne City Hall, 900 E.<br />

Strawbridge Ave., 321-608-7000;<br />

melbourneflorida.org<br />

Mims: The residents use county<br />

water and sewer service.<br />

A $30 deposit is required for<br />

water service. A $90 deposit is<br />

required for water and sewer<br />

service, and account set-up fee of<br />

$15 is required<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Utilities Finance<br />

Office, 2262 High Drive,<br />

321-264-5130.<br />

Palm Bay: The city provides water<br />

and sewer service through its<br />

utilities department. Residents<br />

pay $100 deposit for water, $100<br />

for sewer and a nonrefundable<br />

administrative fee of $18.21.<br />

For an additional $5, the city<br />

will perform a credit check. If a<br />

renter’s credit check is favorable,<br />

the renter will only be responsible<br />

for half the deposit. If an owner’s<br />

credit check is favorable, the<br />

deposit may be waived.<br />

A $68.80 charge applies for<br />

same-day service.<br />

After three years of excellent<br />

credit, water and sewer deposits<br />

can be refunded.<br />

City Hall, 120 Malabar Road SE,<br />

321-952-3420; palmbayflorida.org.<br />

Titusville: Residents are charged<br />

$40 for water, $60 for sewer<br />

service and a $48 deposit for<br />

garbage pickup and a $15 nonrefundable<br />

administrative fee.<br />

Deposits are refunded after five<br />

years of good credit.<br />

Titusville City Hall, 555 Washington<br />

Ave., 321-383-5791;<br />

titusville.com.<br />

West Melbourne: A $100 deposit<br />

is required to establish service and<br />

a nonrefundable $30 service fee<br />

will be added to your first bill.<br />

After five years, the deposit is<br />

refunded. Trash collection billing<br />

included in water-sewer bill.<br />

Deposit is refunded when service<br />

is disconnected.<br />

West Melbourne City Hall,<br />

2240 Minton Road, 321-727-7700;<br />

westmelbourne.org.<br />

TRASH COLLECTION<br />

AND RECYCLING<br />

Waste Management provides<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

trash collection in <strong>Brevard</strong>, excluding<br />

Rockledge and Titusville,<br />

where the cities provide service.<br />

Curbside service pick-up times and<br />

disposal options vary across<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>.<br />

For information about trash<br />

collection in Rockledge, call the<br />

Public Works Department,<br />

321-690-3961; for Titusville,<br />

321-383-5755; for all other parts of<br />

the county, 321-636-6894.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Solid Waste<br />

Management provides a recycling<br />

hot line to answer questions<br />

about how and where to dispose<br />

of specific items. Call 321-633-2042<br />

or visit brevardcounty.us/swr/ to<br />

download the recycling directory.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> residents with<br />

curbside service can request a<br />

recycling bin. In Rockledge, 321-<br />

690-3961; Titusville, 321-383-5755.<br />

For all other parts of the county,<br />

321-636-6894 or 321-723-4455.<br />

Bins must be placed by the curb<br />

before 6 a.m.<br />

The Reusable Resources Adventure<br />

Center accepts items such<br />

as paper, wood, fabric and plastic<br />

to recycle into children’s art projects.<br />

Call 321-729-0100 or visit<br />

reusecenterbrevard.org.<br />

The following are disposal<br />

facilities in the county:<br />

A Waste Management worker<br />

picks up a trash canister the<br />

automated way. FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Central Disposal Facility:<br />

2250 Adamson Road, Cocoa,<br />

321-633-1888, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30<br />

p.m. Monday through Saturday.<br />

Mockingbird Way Mulching<br />

Facility and Transfer Station:<br />

5366 South St., Titusville, 321-264-<br />

5048, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br />

Monday through Saturday.<br />

Sarno Transfer Station/Sarno<br />

Landfill: 3379 Sarno Road,<br />

Melbourne, 321-255-4366, 7:30<br />

a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday<br />

through Saturday.<br />

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Registering to Vote<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

WHAT YOU NEED<br />

TO REGISTER<br />

To register to vote, you must fill out<br />

a Florida voter registration application<br />

form, available online at brevardelections.org,<br />

by mail and at<br />

locations listed below. If you print<br />

them yourself, you must sign and<br />

deliver the application to the Supervisor<br />

of Elections office; applications<br />

received by fax or email are<br />

not valid.<br />

In addition to using these forms<br />

to register to vote, you can use them<br />

to notify a change in your address,<br />

name or party affiliation, or to<br />

request a replacement voter ID card<br />

if yours is lost, stolen or damaged.<br />

To be eligible to register to vote in<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong>, you must be:<br />

» A U.S. citizen<br />

» A <strong>Brevard</strong> resident<br />

» 18 or older. You may preregister<br />

on or after your 16 th birthday, and<br />

may vote in any election on or after<br />

your 18 th birthday.<br />

» Not currently adjudicated<br />

mentally incapacitated with<br />

respect to voting in any state<br />

» Not have a felony conviction on<br />

your record, unless your civil rights<br />

have been restored<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong>’s Supervisor of<br />

Elections website may be found at<br />

votebrevard.com.<br />

WHERE TO REGISTER<br />

Titusville: Government Complex-<br />

North, 400 South St., 321-264-6740<br />

Merritt Island: Central <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Service Complex, 2575 N. Courtenay<br />

Parkway, 321-455-1400<br />

Viera: Government Center, 2725<br />

Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building<br />

C, 321-633-2124<br />

Melbourne: South <strong>Brevard</strong> Service<br />

Complex, 1515 Sarno Road, 321-255-<br />

4455<br />

Palm Bay: South Mainland Service<br />

Center, 450 Cogan Drive SE, 321-952-<br />

6328<br />

Armed Forces recruiting offices:<br />

Rockledge Square, 1862 Rockledge<br />

Blvd.; 2233 W. New Haven Ave.,<br />

Suite A, Melbourne<br />

City Hall offices:105 Polk Ave.,<br />

Cape Canaveral; 65 Stone St., Cocoa;<br />

2 S. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach;<br />

4240 U.S. 1, Grant-Valkaria; 216 5th<br />

Ave., Indialantic; 2055 South Patrick<br />

Drive, Indian Harbour Beach; 2725<br />

Malabar Road, Malabar; 900 E.<br />

Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne; 507<br />

Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach; 535<br />

Hammock Road, Melbourne Village;<br />

120 Malabar Road SE, Palm<br />

Bay; 5030 Paul Hurtt Lane, Palm<br />

Shores; 1600 Huntington Lane,<br />

Rockledge; 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite<br />

Beach; 555 S. Washington Ave.,<br />

Titusville; 2240 Minton Road, West<br />

Melbourne<br />

Aging Matters in <strong>Brevard</strong>: 3600<br />

W. King St., Suite 5, Cocoa.<br />

Department of Children and<br />

Family Services:1314 Dixon Blvd.,<br />

Cocoa; 375 Commerce Parkway,<br />

Rockledge<br />

Disabled American Veterans:<br />

435 N. Singleton Ave., Titusville<br />

Driver’s license offices: 2290<br />

Columbia Blvd., Titusville; 1450 N.<br />

Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island;<br />

601E. University Blvd., Melbourne;<br />

1515 Sarno Road, Melbourne<br />

Public libraries: 7921Ron Beatty<br />

Blvd., Barefoot Bay; 201Polk Ave.,<br />

Cape Canaveral; 308 Forrest Ave.,<br />

Cocoa; 550 N. <strong>Brevard</strong> Ave., Cocoa<br />

Beach; 955 E. University Blvd., Melbourne;<br />

1521Pineapple Ave., Melbourne;<br />

540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne;<br />

324 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach;<br />

1195 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt<br />

Island; 3615 Lionel Road, Mims; 2121<br />

S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville; 6475<br />

Minton Road SW, Palm Bay; 1520<br />

Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay;<br />

6500 Carole Ave., Port St. John; 751<br />

Jamaica Blvd., Satellite Beach; 902<br />

Jordan Blass Drive, Suntree; 2755<br />

Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne<br />

Space Coast Center for<br />

Independent Living: 331Ramp<br />

Road, Cocoa Beach<br />

Veteran’s Administration<br />

Outpatient Clinic: 2900 Veteran’s<br />

Way, Suite A700, Viera<br />

Vocational rehabilitation offices:<br />

815 S. Washington Ave., Suite<br />

102, Titusville; 840 N. Cocoa Blvd.,<br />

Cocoa; 2300 Commerce Park Drive<br />

NE, Suite 4, Palm Bay<br />

Women, Infants and Children at<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Health Department:<br />

611Singleton Ave., Titusville;<br />

1744 S. Cedar St., Rockledge; 2275 S.<br />

Babcock St., Melbourne<br />

Workers’ compensation:1970<br />

Michigan Ave., Building I, Cocoa<br />

Colleges and universities:<br />

» Eastern Florida State College: 1519<br />

Clearlake Road, Cocoa; 3865 N.<br />

Wickham Road, Melbourne; 250<br />

Community College Parkway, Palm<br />

Bay; 1311N. U.S. 1, Titusville<br />

» Keiser University, 900 S. Babcock<br />

St., Melbourne<br />

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Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Government Offices<br />

MUNICIPAL, COUNTY<br />

WEBSITES<br />

Many municipal government pages<br />

offer announcements, city council<br />

agendas and minutes.<br />

The <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Government<br />

Center is at 2725 Judge Fran<br />

Jamieson Way, Viera, 321-633-2000;<br />

brevardcounty.us<br />

COMMUNITY SERVICES<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Extension<br />

Service: 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa,<br />

321-633-1702; soil testing, water<br />

analysis, landscaping advice;<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>.ifas.ufl.edu<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fire Rescue:<br />

1040 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge,<br />

321-633-2056, emergency firerescue<br />

and ambulance, fire chief,<br />

fire prevention bureau, inspections,<br />

fire-rescue training, ocean lifeguards;<br />

brevardfire.com<br />

Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Library<br />

and Reference Center: 308 Forrest<br />

Ave., Cocoa, 321-633-1792,<br />

library support services, records<br />

management<br />

Criminal justice services: Pretrial<br />

services, probation and case information:<br />

571 Haverty Court,<br />

Rockledge, 321-252-4774; random<br />

testing, 321-821-3361; pretrial<br />

release reporting center<br />

Housing and Human Services<br />

Department: <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Government Center, 2725 Judge<br />

Fran Jamieson Way, Building B,<br />

Suite 106, 321-633-2007, short-term<br />

emergency financial and medical<br />

assistance, veterans assistance,<br />

low-income housing rehabilitation,<br />

weatherization grants, rental and<br />

owner-occupied rehabilitation<br />

grant applications, housing counseling<br />

program, school crossing<br />

guards<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Library Foundation:<br />

321-633-1887; www.brevardlibraryfoundation.org.<br />

Provides financial<br />

resources for the <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Library Service.<br />

Parks and Recreation Department:<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Government<br />

Center, 2725 Judge Fran<br />

Jamieson Way, Building B, Suite<br />

203, 321-633-2046. Other offices:<br />

North Area Parks Operations, 475<br />

N. Williams Ave., Titusville, 321-264-<br />

5105; Central Area Operations, 840<br />

Forrest Ave., Cocoa, 321-633-1874;<br />

South Area Parks Operations, 1515<br />

Sarno Road, Building A, Melbourne,<br />

321-255-4400; environmentally<br />

endangered lands, 321-<br />

255-4466<br />

Property Appraiser: 400 South<br />

St., fifth floor, Titusville, 321-264-<br />

6700. Satellite offices: 1515 Sarno<br />

Road, Melbourne, 321-255-4440;<br />

2575 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt<br />

Island, 321-454-6620; 2725 Judge<br />

Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, 321-690-<br />

6880; 450 Cogan Drive SE, Palm<br />

Bay, 321-952-4574. Homestead<br />

exemption applications, access to<br />

property information; bcpao.com<br />

Public Defender: <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Government Center, 2725 Judge<br />

Fran Jamieson Way, Building E,<br />

321-617-7373; Provides legal counsel<br />

when appointed by a court to<br />

people charged with a crime who<br />

cannot afford to hire a lawyer;<br />

18thjudicialcourtpublicdefender.com<br />

Sexual Assault Victim Services:<br />

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,<br />

Building D, 321-617-7533. Provides<br />

services to sexual assault survivors<br />

and their families; Rape Hotline,<br />

321-784-4357<br />

Space Coast Office of Tourism:<br />

430 <strong>Brevard</strong> Ave., Suite 150, Cocoa<br />

Village, 321-433-4470; visitspace<br />

coast.com<br />

Supervisor of Elections: <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong> Government Center, 2725<br />

Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building<br />

C, first floor, Viera, 321-633-2124,<br />

voter registration and card revisions,<br />

voting on Election Day,<br />

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Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Code enforcement will include<br />

new fertilizer regulations<br />

during the rainy months in<br />

many parts of <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />

TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

absentee ballot applications and<br />

information; votebrevard.com<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

DEVELOPMENT<br />

Address assignment: <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong> Government Center, 2725<br />

Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building<br />

C, Suite 201, 321-690-6846; Assigns<br />

addresses within unincorporated<br />

areas, maintains 9-1-1 database,<br />

names and renames streets<br />

Building code compliance:<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Government Center,<br />

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,<br />

Building A, 321-633-2072, residential<br />

and commercial building<br />

permits and inspections, special<br />

events permitting and inspections,<br />

bingo licensing, sign permit applications,<br />

occupational license tax<br />

Code Enforcement: <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong> Government Center, 2725<br />

Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building<br />

A, Suite 103, 321-633-2086, complaints<br />

about zoning violations,<br />

illegal dumping, right-of-way<br />

violations, overgrowth,<br />

peddler violations, adult entertainment<br />

monitoring, turtle lighting<br />

Contractor Licensing and Regulation:<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Government<br />

Center, 2725 Judge Fran<br />

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Offices<br />

Continued from Page 25<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Jamieson Way, Building A, Suite<br />

105, 321-633-2058, contractor<br />

licensing applications and information,<br />

competency card issuance and<br />

renewal, unlicensed contractor<br />

enforcement, payment of fines<br />

Environmental Health Services:<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Government Center,<br />

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,<br />

Building A, Suite 116, 321-633-2100,<br />

septic services, facilities services,<br />

septic tank permits, community<br />

health, septic permitting, public<br />

and private day cares, bars without<br />

food, fraternal orders or private<br />

clubs, public swimming pools, well<br />

permitting, beach sampling<br />

Land Development Code: <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong> Government Center,<br />

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,<br />

Building A, Suite 119, 321-633-2065,<br />

commercial and subdivision site<br />

plan review, unpaved road applications,<br />

impact fee assessment and<br />

collection, building permit fee<br />

collection<br />

Planning and Development:<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Government Center,<br />

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,<br />

Building A, Suite 114, 321-633-2070,<br />

planning, zoning and land-development<br />

matters<br />

Public Works: <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Government Center, 2725 Judge<br />

Fran Jamieson Way, Building A,<br />

Suite 201, 321-690-6877, transportation<br />

improvement and engineering,<br />

roadway and ditch maintenance,<br />

signage<br />

Transportation Planning Office:<br />

Metropolitan Planning Organization,<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Government<br />

Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson<br />

Way, Building B, Suite 105, 321-690-<br />

6890.<br />

ENVIRONMENTAL<br />

SERVICES<br />

Mosquito Control: 800 Perimeter<br />

Road, Titusville, 321-264-5032,<br />

Keeping our beaches clean has become a priority for many local conservation groups. A Loggerhead<br />

sea turtle came ashore at 11:57 p.m. near 11th St. South in Cocoa Beach in June. The brightest full<br />

moon of the year, the perigee moon, lit the beach for turtle watchers. MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

mosquito control, aquatic weed<br />

control, waste tire abatement.<br />

Natural Resources Management<br />

Office: <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Government<br />

Center, 2725 Judge Fran<br />

Jamieson Way, Building A, Suite<br />

219, 321-633-2016, environmental<br />

management and planning, manatee<br />

protection plan, boating and<br />

waterways management, sea<br />

turtles management, scrub jay<br />

habitat plan, beach management,<br />

review of subdivision plans and<br />

building permits for compliance<br />

with environmental land development<br />

regulations (wetlands, tree<br />

protection, landscaping, flood<br />

plane, aquifer recharge).<br />

Solid Waste Management<br />

Department: <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Government Center, 2725 Judge<br />

Fran Jamieson Way, Building A,<br />

Suite 118, 321-633-2042. Recycling<br />

hot line, 321-633-2043. Recycling<br />

and landfill gate accounts, payment<br />

of prorated solid waste assessments<br />

and impact fees, solid waste collection<br />

and disposal information,<br />

landfill capacity reservations for<br />

new construction, artificial reef,<br />

hazardous waste information,<br />

purchasing recycled paint, permitting<br />

for solid waste facilities, waste<br />

disposal approvals.<br />

Utility Services Department:<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Government Center,<br />

Building A, Suite 213, 321-633-<br />

2091, water for portion of Mims,<br />

sewer and reclaimed water service,<br />

water and sewer line locations,<br />

Florida Department of Environmental<br />

Protection permits, water<br />

and sewer impact fee information<br />

and collection, local groundwater<br />

quality.<br />

OTHER SERVICE<br />

COMPLEXES<br />

North <strong>Brevard</strong> Service Complex:<br />

400 South St., Titusville. Services<br />

include District 1 commissioner<br />

(321-264-6750); property appraiser<br />

(321-264-6700); clerk of courts<br />

including marriage licenses, passports,<br />

traffic citations (brevardclerk.us);<br />

tax collector services<br />

including auto tags, boats, driver’s<br />

licenses, hunting and fishing licenses<br />

(321-264-5224).<br />

Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Service Complex:<br />

2575 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island. Services include clerk<br />

of courts (brevardclerk.us), District 2<br />

commissioner (321-454-6601), birth<br />

and death certificates (321-454-<br />

7163) and Merritt Island Redevelopment<br />

(321-454-6610), East Precinct<br />

Sheriff’s Office (321-454-6652).<br />

Tax collector and tags at 1450 N.<br />

Courtenay Parkway.<br />

South <strong>Brevard</strong> Service Complex:<br />

1515 Sarno Road, Melbourne:<br />

Services include tax collector and<br />

tags (321-255-4410), property appraiser<br />

(321-255-4440), supervisor of<br />

elections (321-255-4455), District 5<br />

commissioner (321-253-6611), south<br />

operation of parks and recreation<br />

(321-255-4400), South Precinct<br />

Sheriff’s Office (321-253-6658).<br />

Palm Bay: 450 Cogan Drive SE,<br />

supervisor of elections (321-952-<br />

6328); property appraiser (321-952-<br />

4574); clerk of court (321-637-5413);<br />

tax collector: auto tags, driver’s<br />

license, hunting and fishing license,<br />

boats (321-952-4540).<br />

Indian Harbour Beach: Indian<br />

Harbour Place Shopping Center,<br />

240 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., 321-779-<br />

4009, real estate taxes, auto tags,<br />

boats, driver’s license, hunting and<br />

fishing license.<br />

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Elected Officials<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Here’s how to get in touch with your elected officials:<br />

NATIONAL<br />

President<br />

Barack Obama<br />

(D)<br />

The White House,<br />

1600 Pennsylvania<br />

Ave. NW, Washington,<br />

DC 20500;<br />

contact the Executive Office of the<br />

White House, 202-456-1414.<br />

Vice President<br />

Joe Biden (D)<br />

Office of the Vice<br />

President, The<br />

White House,<br />

1600 Pennsylvania<br />

Ave. NW, Washington,<br />

DC 20500, 202-456-1414.<br />

U.S. SENATORS<br />

Bill Nelson (D)<br />

Washington<br />

office: 716 Hart<br />

Senate Office<br />

Building, Washington,<br />

DC 20510,<br />

202-224-5274;<br />

fax 202-228-2183<br />

State offices: U.S. Courthouse<br />

Annex, 111 N. Adams St., Tallahassee,<br />

FL 32301, 850-942-8415; fax<br />

850-942-8450. Also, Landmark<br />

Two, 225 E. Robinson St., Suite 410,<br />

Orlando, FL 32801, 407-872-7161;<br />

888-671-4091; fax 407-872-7165.<br />

(He also has district offices in Fort<br />

Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville,<br />

Miami, Tampa and West Palm<br />

Beach.)<br />

Marco Rubio<br />

(R)<br />

Washington<br />

office:<br />

284 Russell Senate<br />

Office Building,<br />

Washington, DC<br />

20510, 202-224-3041; fax 202-228-<br />

0285<br />

State office: 201 S. Orange Ave.,<br />

Suite 350, Orlando, FL 32801,<br />

407-254-2573 or 866-630-7106;<br />

fax 407-423-0941. (He also has<br />

district offices in Jacksonville, Miami,<br />

Naples, Pensacola, Tallahassee,<br />

Tampa and West Palm Beach.)<br />

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES<br />

Congressional<br />

District 8<br />

Bill Posey (R)<br />

Washington<br />

office: 120<br />

Cannon House<br />

Office Building,<br />

Washington, DC 20515, 202-225-<br />

3671; fax 202-225-3516<br />

fax 202-225-3516<br />

District office: 2725 Judge Fran<br />

Jamieson Way, Building C, Melbourne,<br />

FL 32940, 321-632-1776;<br />

888-681-1776; fax 321-639-8595.<br />

Satellite offices: 321-383-6090 in<br />

Titusville; 772-226-1701 in Vero<br />

Beach<br />

STATE<br />

Gov. Rick Scott<br />

(R)<br />

The Capitol, 400<br />

S. Monroe St.,<br />

Tallahassee, FL<br />

32399-0001,<br />

850-488-7146<br />

or 850-488-4441. Email:<br />

rick.scott@eog.myflorida.com<br />

Lt. Gov. Carlos<br />

Lopez-Cantera<br />

(R)<br />

The Capitol, 400<br />

S. Monroe St.,<br />

Tallahassee, FL<br />

32399-0001,<br />

850-488-7146. Email: carlos.lopezcantera@eog.myflorida.com<br />

STATE SENATORS<br />

District 13<br />

Andy Gardiner<br />

(R)<br />

Capitol office:<br />

420 Senate Office<br />

Building, 404 S.<br />

Monroe St.,<br />

Tallahassee, 32399-1100, 850-487-<br />

5013; email: gardiner.andy.web@<br />

flsenate.gov<br />

District office: 1013 E. Michigan<br />

St., Orlando, FL 32806 407-428-5800<br />

District 16<br />

Thad Altman<br />

(R)<br />

Capitol office:<br />

314 Senate Office<br />

Building, 404 S.<br />

Monroe St.,<br />

Tallahassee, 32399-1100, 850-487-<br />

5016; email: altman.thad.web@<br />

flsenate.gov<br />

District office: 6767 N. Wickham<br />

Road, Suite 211, Melbourne 32940,<br />

321-752-3138<br />

STATE REPRESENTATIVES<br />

District 50<br />

Tom Goodson<br />

(R)<br />

Capitol office:<br />

200 House Office<br />

Building, 402 S.<br />

Monroe St.,<br />

Tallahassee, 32399, 850-717-5050.<br />

District office: 400 South St.,<br />

Suite 1C, Titusville 32780, 321-383-<br />

5151.<br />

District 51<br />

Steve Crisafulli<br />

(R)<br />

Capitol office:<br />

322 The Capitol,<br />

402 S. Monroe St.,<br />

Tallahassee,<br />

32399, 850-717-5051.<br />

District office: 2460 N. Courtenay<br />

Parkway, Suite 108, Merritt Island<br />

32953, 321-449-5111.<br />

District 52<br />

Ritch<br />

Workman (R)<br />

Capitol office:<br />

317 The Capitol,<br />

402 S. Monroe<br />

St., Tallahassee,<br />

32399, 850-717-5052.<br />

District office: 33 Suntree Place,<br />

Suite D, Melbourne 32940,<br />

321-757-7019.<br />

District 53<br />

John Tobia (R)<br />

Capitol office:<br />

405 House Office<br />

Building, 402 S.<br />

Monroe St.,<br />

Tallahassee,<br />

32399, 850-717-5053.<br />

District office: 8060 S. Highway<br />

A1A, Melbourne Beach, 32951,<br />

321-984-4848.<br />

BREVARD COUNTY<br />

COMMISSION<br />

District 1 Robin<br />

Fisher (D)<br />

District office:<br />

400 South St.,<br />

Suite 1A, Titusville,<br />

32780,<br />

321-264-6750;<br />

fax 321-264-6751;<br />

email: D1.Commissioner@brevard<br />

county.us;<br />

website: brevardcounty.us/D1<br />

District 2<br />

Chuck Nelson<br />

(R)<br />

District office:<br />

2575 N. Courtenay<br />

Parkway,<br />

Suite 200, Merritt<br />

Island 32953, 321-454-6601;<br />

fax 321-454-6602;<br />

email: chuck.nelson@brevard<br />

county.us;<br />

website: brevardcounty.us/D2<br />

District 3<br />

Trudie Infantini<br />

(R)<br />

District office:<br />

1311 E. New<br />

Haven Ave.,<br />

Melbourne 32901,<br />

321-952-6300; fax 321-952-6340;<br />

email: Trudie.Infantini<br />

@brevardcounty.us; website: brevardcounty.us/D3<br />

District 4<br />

Mary Bolin<br />

Lewis<br />

(R)<br />

District office:<br />

2725 Judge Fran<br />

Jamieson Way,<br />

Building C, Viera 32940, 321-633-<br />

2044; fax 321-633-2121; email:<br />

D4.Commissioner@brevardcounty.us;<br />

website: brevardcounty.us/D4<br />

District 5<br />

Andy<br />

Anderson (R)<br />

District office:<br />

1515 Sarno Road,<br />

Building B, Melbourne<br />

32935,<br />

321-253-6611; fax 321-253-6620;<br />

email: D5.Commissioner@brevard<br />

county.us; website: brevardcounty.us/D5<br />

The old Capitol building still<br />

stands in front of the newer<br />

building in Tallahassee. AP<br />

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Court Services<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Fire Stations<br />

BREVARD COUNTY<br />

COURTHOUSES<br />

Melbourne: 51 South<br />

Nieman Ave.<br />

Titusville: Historical<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Courthouse, 506<br />

S. Palm Ave.<br />

Viera: Harry T. and<br />

Harriette V. Moore Justice Center,<br />

2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way.<br />

Clerk of Circuit and <strong>County</strong><br />

Courts: Scott Ellis, 400 South St.,<br />

Titusville, 321-637-5413;<br />

brevardclerk.us<br />

North <strong>Brevard</strong> Government<br />

Complex: 700 S. Park Ave.,<br />

Titusville; tax deeds, 321-637-2007;<br />

recording, 321-637-2006; land and<br />

court records, 321-637-2004;<br />

foreclosure, 321-637-2003.<br />

Judicial correction services<br />

and probation: 571 Haverty<br />

Court, Rockledge, 321-252-4774.<br />

SHERIFF’S OFFICES<br />

Online, go to brevard<br />

sheriff.com<br />

Emergencies: Call 9-1-1.<br />

North precinct:<br />

700 S. Park Ave., Titusville,<br />

321-264-5208.<br />

Cape Canaveral/Port Canaveral<br />

precinct: 111 Polk Ave., Cape<br />

Canaveral, 321-868-1113.<br />

East precinct: 2575 N. Courtenay<br />

Parkway, Merritt Island,<br />

321-454-6652.<br />

West precinct: 2725 Judge Fran<br />

Jamieson Way, Building E, Viera,<br />

321-633-2123.<br />

South precinct: 1515 Sarno<br />

Road, Building B, Melbourne,<br />

321-253-6658,<br />

772-664-1015.<br />

OTHER OFFICES<br />

Vital statistics/birth and<br />

death certificates:<br />

2575 N. Courtenay Parkway, Suite<br />

104, Merritt Island, 321-454-7151.<br />

Sheriff’s work farm administrative<br />

office: 2955 Pluckebaum<br />

Building ‘C’ at the <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong> Government Complex<br />

in Viera. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Road, Cocoa, 321-633-1967.<br />

Health Department: Clinics at<br />

2275 S. Babcock St., Melbourne,<br />

321-726-2920; 611 Singleton Ave.,<br />

Titusville, 321-383-2795; 2555<br />

Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera,<br />

321-639-5800.<br />

Housing and Human Services:<br />

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,<br />

Building B, Suite 106, Viera,<br />

321-633-2076.<br />

Judicial Correction<br />

Services: 571 Haverty Court,<br />

Rockledge, 321-252-4774.<br />

Pretrial release and<br />

pretrial community<br />

supervision: 321-804-2612.<br />

SERVICE COMPLEXES<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Government<br />

Center: 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson<br />

Way, Viera, 321-633-2000;<br />

brevardcounty.us<br />

Tax collector: Vehicle title and<br />

registration, driver’s licenses,<br />

occupational and property taxes,<br />

hunting and fishing licenses,<br />

business tax receipts. Locations<br />

include 1450 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island; 800 Park Ave.<br />

and South Street and 400 South<br />

St., Titusville; 1515 Sarno Road,<br />

Melbourne;<br />

240 E. Eau Gallie Blvd.,<br />

Indian Harbour Beach;<br />

450 Cogan Drive SE, Palm Bay;<br />

321-264-5224;<br />

brevardtaxcollector.com<br />

North <strong>Brevard</strong> Service Complex:<br />

400 South St., Titusville.<br />

Merritt Island Service Complex:<br />

1450 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island, Suite 7; vehicle title<br />

and registration, 321-455-1412;<br />

occupational and property taxes,<br />

321-455-1413.<br />

Government Complex North:<br />

Clerk of Courts, 400 South St.,<br />

Titusville.<br />

Palm Bay Service Complex:<br />

450 Cogan Drive S.E., Palm Bay.<br />

South <strong>Brevard</strong> Service Complex:<br />

1515 Sarno Road, Melbourne.<br />

Sexual Assault Victim<br />

Services: 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson<br />

Way, Building D, Viera, 321-<br />

617-7533.<br />

State Attorney’s Office:<br />

Phil Archer, 2725 Judge Fran<br />

Jamieson Way, Building D, Viera,<br />

321-617-7510.<br />

Victim Witness Services: Survivors<br />

of homicide, 2725 Judge Fran<br />

Jamieson Way, Building D, Viera,<br />

321-617-7555.<br />

Witness Center: 2825 Judge Fran<br />

Jamieson Way, Viera, 321-617-<br />

7559.<br />

Blood pressure can be checked at<br />

any fire station, preferably between<br />

9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; children<br />

can come as a Safe Place from<br />

danger; and unwanted<br />

newborns and infants can be<br />

abandoned without penalty.<br />

For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.<br />

To reach the <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Fire Rescue operations division/<br />

tactical support division, call<br />

321-633-2056.<br />

* Indicates a BCFR station.<br />

CANAVERAL GROVES<br />

Station 29*: 3950 Canaveral<br />

Groves Blvd.<br />

CAPE CANAVERAL<br />

Station 52: 8970 Columbia Road,<br />

Port Canaveral<br />

Station 60, 53: 190 Jackson Ave.<br />

COCOA<br />

Station 44*: 3780 W. King St.<br />

Station 1: 114 First St.<br />

Station 2: 113 S. Fiske Blvd.<br />

Station 3: 2003 Michigan Ave.<br />

COCOA BEACH<br />

Station 50: 151 W. Volusia Lane<br />

Station 51: 25 S. Orlando Ave.<br />

Station 61*: 45 S. Orlando Ave.<br />

FRONTENAC<br />

Station 28*: 4870 N. U.S. 1<br />

GRANT-VALKARIA<br />

Station 87*: 2855 Valkaria Road.<br />

INDIALANTIC<br />

Station 57: 216 Fourth Ave.<br />

Station 63*: 2602 N. SR A1A<br />

INDIAN HARBOUR<br />

BEACH<br />

Station 56: 1116 Pinetree Drive<br />

MALABAR<br />

Station 99: 1840 Malabar Road<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

Station 66*: 1695 Aurora Road<br />

Stations 67 and 68*: 11 North<br />

Nieman Ave.<br />

Station 71: 865 W. Eau Gallie<br />

Blvd.<br />

Station 72: 2937 Sarno Road<br />

Station 73: 1530 Tower Access<br />

Road<br />

Station 74: 1500 S. Hickory St.<br />

Station 75: 151 E. University Blvd.<br />

Station 76: 2470 Croton Road<br />

Station 77: 3721 N. Wickham<br />

Road<br />

Station 78: 850 Eber Road<br />

Station 80*: 400 Pineda Court<br />

Station 81*: 4630 Lake Washington<br />

Road<br />

MELBOURNE BEACH<br />

Station 64*: 2550 SR A1A<br />

Station 65*: 7400 SR A1A<br />

Station 58: 505 Ocean Ave.<br />

MERRITT ISLAND<br />

Station 40*: 6400 N. Tropical<br />

Trail<br />

Station 41*: 300 Alma Blvd.<br />

Station 42*: 840 N. Banana River<br />

Drive<br />

Station 43*: 902 Airport Road<br />

MICCO<br />

Station 86*: 301 Barefoot Blvd.<br />

MIMS<br />

Station 22*: 2476 Taylor Ave.<br />

PALM BAY<br />

Station 83*: 5148 Minton Road.<br />

Stations 84 and 85*: 1391 Clermont<br />

St. NE.<br />

Station 88*: 175 Medplex Parkway.<br />

Station 89*: 2051 DeGroodt<br />

Road SW.<br />

Station 1: 1201 Port Malabar<br />

Boulevard.<br />

Station 2: 150 Malabar Road SE.<br />

Station 3: 790 Jupiter Blvd. NE.<br />

Station 4: 1200 San Filippo Drive<br />

SE.<br />

Station 5: 37 San Filippo Drive<br />

SE.<br />

PORT ST. JOHN<br />

Station 26*: 6655 Carole Ave.<br />

ROCKLEDGE<br />

Station 45*: 1800 Rockledge<br />

Blvd.<br />

Station 1: 1800 U.S. 1<br />

Station 2: 1600 S. Fiske Blvd.<br />

Station 3: 3500 Murrell Road<br />

SATELLITE BEACH<br />

Station 62*: 299 Sea Park Blvd.<br />

Station 55: 1390 S. Patrick Dr.<br />

SCOTTSMOOR<br />

Station 21*: 4940 N. U.S. 1<br />

TITUSVILLE<br />

Station 10: 617 N. Singleton Ave.<br />

Station 11: 550 S. Washington<br />

Ave.<br />

Station 12: 2150 S. Park Ave.<br />

Station 13: 4715 Barna Ave.<br />

Station 23*: 770 South St.<br />

Station 24*: 2280 Columbia<br />

Blvd.<br />

VIERA<br />

Station 47*: 7225 Murrell Road<br />

Station 48*: 5550 Porada Drive<br />

WEST MELBOURNE<br />

Station 82*: 109 N.W. Pine St.<br />

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Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Top: Grace Stiffler,<br />

7, looks on as<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Sheriff Wayne Ivey<br />

swears in Koda, a<br />

Bloodhound.<br />

CRAIG RUBADOUX/<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Right: Sheriff Ivey<br />

started a chain<br />

gang work detail<br />

at the jail, to deter<br />

further criminal<br />

activity and instill<br />

a strong work<br />

ethic. ANDREW<br />

FORD/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Law Enforcement<br />

BREVARD COUNTY<br />

SHERIFF’S OFFICE<br />

Non-emergency:<br />

321-264-5100, ext. 4;<br />

Online: brevardsheriff. com<br />

Central: 321-633-7162<br />

North: 321-264-5100<br />

South: 321-952-6371<br />

Barefoot Bay:<br />

772-663-6269<br />

The following precincts’<br />

office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />

weekdays.<br />

Cape Canaveral:111Polk Ave.,<br />

321-868-1113<br />

East: 2575 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island, 321-454-6652<br />

North: 700 S. Park Ave., Titusville,<br />

321-264-5208<br />

South:1515 Sarno Road, Melbourne,<br />

321-253-6658 or 772-<br />

664-1015<br />

West: 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson<br />

Way, Viera, 321-633-2123<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Jail Complex:<br />

860 Camp Road, Cocoa,<br />

321-690-1500<br />

Cocoa Beach: 20 S. Orlando<br />

Ave., 321-868-3251<br />

Indialantic: 220 Fifth Ave.,<br />

321-723-7780<br />

Indian Harbour Beach: 40<br />

Cheyenne Court,<br />

321-773-3030<br />

Melbourne: 650 N. Apollo Blvd.,<br />

321-409-2200<br />

Melbourne Beach: 507 Ocean<br />

Ave., 321-723-4343<br />

Melbourne Village: 555 Hammock<br />

Road, 321-725-7224<br />

Palm Bay:130 Malabar Road SE,<br />

321-952-3456<br />

Port Canaveral: 445 Challenger<br />

Road, 321-783-7831<br />

Rockledge:1776 Jack Oates<br />

Blvd., 321-690-3988<br />

Satellite Beach:<br />

510 Cinnamon Drive, 321-773-<br />

4400<br />

Titusville:1100 John Glenn Blvd.,<br />

321-264-7800<br />

West Melbourne:<br />

2290 Minton Road,<br />

321-723-9673<br />

MUNICIPAL POLICE<br />

DEPARTMENTS<br />

Cocoa:1226 W. King St., 321-639-<br />

7620<br />

FLORIDA<br />

HIGHWAY PATROL<br />

Troop D: 3775 W. King St., Cocoa,<br />

321-690-3900<br />

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Libraries Near You<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

NORTH<br />

1. Mims-Scottsmoor Public<br />

Library<br />

3615 Lionel Road, Mims,<br />

321-264-5080<br />

2. Titusville Public Library<br />

2121 S. Hopkins Ave.,<br />

321-264-5026<br />

3. Port St. John Public Library<br />

6500 Carole Ave.,<br />

321-633-1867<br />

CENTRAL<br />

4. Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Library<br />

and Reference Center<br />

308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa,<br />

321-633-1792<br />

5. Merritt Island Public Library<br />

1195 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

321-455-1369<br />

6. Cape Canaveral Public<br />

Library<br />

201 Polk Ave., 321-868-1101<br />

7. Florida Historical Society<br />

Library of Florida History<br />

435 <strong>Brevard</strong> Ave., Cocoa,<br />

private nonprofit repository for<br />

the collections of the Florida<br />

Historical Society, 321-690-1971<br />

8. <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Library<br />

Connection<br />

at Rockledge City Hall,<br />

1600 Huntington Lane,<br />

321-690-3978 or 321-633-1792<br />

9. Cocoa Beach Public Library<br />

550 N. <strong>Brevard</strong> Ave., 321-868-1104<br />

SOUTH<br />

10. <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Law<br />

Library<br />

Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore<br />

Justice Center, 2825 Judge Fran<br />

Jamieson Way, Viera,<br />

321-617-7295<br />

11. Suntree/Viera Public<br />

Library<br />

902 Jordan Blass Drive,<br />

Melbourne, 321-255-4404<br />

12. Satellite Beach Public<br />

Library<br />

751 Jamaica Blvd., 321-779-4004<br />

13. Eau Gallie Public Library<br />

1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne,<br />

321-255-4304<br />

14. Melbourne Public Library<br />

540 E. Fee Ave., 321-952-4514<br />

15. West Melbourne Public<br />

Library<br />

2755 Wingate Blvd., 321-952-4508<br />

16. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.<br />

Public Library<br />

955 E. University Blvd.,<br />

Melbourne, 321-952-4511<br />

17. Melbourne Beach Public<br />

Library<br />

324 Ocean Ave., 321-956-5642<br />

18. Palm Bay Public Library<br />

1520 Port Malabar Blvd. NE,<br />

321-952-4519<br />

19. Franklin T. DeGroodt<br />

Memorial Library<br />

6475 Minton Road SW, Palm Bay,<br />

321-952-6317<br />

20. South Mainland Library<br />

7921 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco,<br />

772-664-4066<br />

A <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> library card is a free<br />

ticket to books, DVDs, videotapes and CDs<br />

Free library cards are<br />

available with proof of<br />

residency, such as driver’s<br />

license, Florida identification<br />

card or vehicle registration card<br />

with a <strong>Brevard</strong> address. The<br />

card is good for three years at<br />

any of the libraries in the<br />

county system.<br />

<strong>Book</strong>s and other materials<br />

checked out at one library can<br />

be returned to any system<br />

library.<br />

Some of the resources<br />

available at various branches:<br />

» Large-print books<br />

» Computerized card catalog<br />

with dial-in capabilities<br />

» Homebound services for those<br />

who cannot visit their public<br />

library, 321-633-1815<br />

» Magazines and newspapers<br />

» Storytelling sessions and<br />

toddler times<br />

» The <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Talking<br />

<strong>Book</strong>s Library at the Central<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Library in Cocoa, a<br />

subregional library for the blind<br />

and physically disabled. Call<br />

321-633-1810 for the office.<br />

» DVDs, records, CDs and books<br />

on CDs<br />

» <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Master<br />

Gardeners sessions<br />

» Friends of the Library groups<br />

support several libraries<br />

through fundraisers, volunteer<br />

work, programming for the<br />

libraries and periodic used-book<br />

sales. Friends of the Library<br />

groups are active at many of the<br />

libraries throughout <strong>Brevard</strong>.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> libraries:<br />

mylibraryworld.com<br />

Ramsey Barrows, 9, reads to Lucy, a border terrier, decked<br />

out as a cow. Space Coast Therapy Dogs pay visits to the<br />

Satellite Beach Library on a monthly basis. Many of the dogs<br />

were in Halloween costumes. TIM SHORTT/ FLORIDA TODAY<br />

AT A GLANCE<br />

The <strong>Brevard</strong> Library Foundation is made up of community volunteers<br />

who raise money beyond governmental resources. The foundation<br />

office is at 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa, 321-633-1887.<br />

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Community Parks<br />

CANAVERAL PORT<br />

AUTHORITY<br />

Freddie Patrick Park,<br />

9050 Flounder St.<br />

Jetty Park, 400 Jetty Road<br />

Rodney S. Ketcham<br />

Park, 990 Mullet Road<br />

CAPE CANAVERAL<br />

Banana River Park, 901<br />

River Park Drive<br />

Canaveral City Park, 355<br />

Monroe Ave.<br />

Cape Canaveral<br />

Xeriscape Park, 106<br />

Taylor Ave.<br />

Cherie Down Park, 8492<br />

Ridgewood Ave.<br />

Manatee Sanctuary<br />

Park, 701 Thurm Blvd.<br />

Patriots Park, 200 Long<br />

Point Road<br />

Veterans Memorial<br />

Park, 265 Polk Ave.<br />

William Bennix Park,<br />

300 Washington Ave.<br />

COCOA<br />

B.A. Morse Park, 830<br />

Knight St.<br />

Carl E. Anderson Park,<br />

501 N. Fiske Blvd.<br />

Circle Park, Circle Drive<br />

Cocoa Manor, 201<br />

Coquina Drive<br />

Cocoa Riverfront Park,<br />

401 Riveredge Blvd.<br />

Cocoa West Recreation<br />

Complex, 230 S. Burnett<br />

Road<br />

Don “Mo” Stradley<br />

Memorial Park, 1881<br />

Rosetine St.<br />

F. Burton Smith Regional<br />

Park, 7575 King St.<br />

(State Road 520)<br />

Helow Park, North Fiske<br />

and Dixon boulevards<br />

James G. Bourbeau<br />

Memorial Park, 8195<br />

King St. (SR 520)<br />

Joe Lee Smith Park, 419<br />

Washington Ave.<br />

Junny Rios Martinez<br />

Park, 2100 Westminster<br />

Drive<br />

Lee Wenner Park, Riveredge<br />

Boulevard and SR<br />

520<br />

Leroy Wright Recreation<br />

Area, 8190 King St. (State<br />

Road 520)<br />

McFarland Park, 2060<br />

Indian River Drive<br />

Peachtree Park, Peachtree<br />

Street and Forest<br />

Avenue<br />

Pineda Park, 1232 A St.<br />

Provost Park, 400 Varr<br />

Ave.<br />

Scarborough Park, First<br />

Street and Brunson Boulevard<br />

SunTrust Park, between<br />

Willard and King streets<br />

Taylor Park, Delannoy<br />

and Harrison avenues,<br />

Cocoa Village<br />

Tiger Den Native Park,<br />

Peachtree and First streets<br />

Travis Park, 2001 Michigan<br />

Ave.<br />

COCOA BEACH<br />

Alan Shepard Park, east<br />

end of State Road 520<br />

Astronaut Memorial<br />

Gardens, Volusia Lane<br />

between State Road A1A<br />

and Ocean Beach Boulevard<br />

Cameron Barkley Park,<br />

between Alachua Lane<br />

and California Avenue<br />

Cash Park, western end<br />

of Banana River Boulevard<br />

Cocoa Beach Maritime<br />

Hammock Preserve,<br />

north of State Road A1A<br />

Cocoa Beach Recreation<br />

Complex, west end of<br />

Minutemen Causeway<br />

Cocoa Beach Skateboard<br />

Park, 1450 Minutemen<br />

Causeway Triangle<br />

Park, at the split of State<br />

Road A1A<br />

Cocoa Isles Park, Cocoa<br />

Isles Boulevard and Samar<br />

Road<br />

Constitution Bicentennial<br />

Park, State Road 520<br />

Causeway, west of Cape<br />

Canaveral Hospital<br />

Cove Park, McNabb<br />

Parkway and Dempsey<br />

Drive<br />

Lori Wilson Park, 1500 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave.<br />

Mobley Park, across the<br />

street from Cameron<br />

Barkley Park<br />

Offenhauser Recreation<br />

Center, Ramp Road between<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Avenue<br />

and Sunrise Drive<br />

Ramp Road Park, west<br />

end of Ramp Road<br />

Robert P. Murkshe Memorial<br />

Park, 1600 S.<br />

Atlantic Ave.<br />

Sidney Fischer Park,<br />

2426 N. Atlantic Ave.<br />

GRANT-VALKARIA<br />

First Street Boat Ramp,<br />

4727 First St.<br />

Fisherman’s Landing,<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Crowds pack Alan Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach during the second annual Space<br />

Coast Super Boat Grand Prix in Cocoa Beach. CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

5795 S. U.S. 1<br />

Grant Community Park,<br />

4580 First St.<br />

John Jorgensen’s Landing,<br />

5045 U.S. 1<br />

Valkaria Community<br />

Park, 1445 Valkaria Road<br />

INDIALANTIC<br />

Dewey Park, Ocean<br />

Terrace and Shannon<br />

Avenue<br />

Douglas Park, 501 Fifth<br />

Ave.<br />

Hoover Athletic Complex,<br />

2000 Hawk Haven<br />

Drive<br />

Indian River Park, Indian<br />

River at Orlando Boulevard<br />

Lily Park, Riverside Drive<br />

between Seventh and<br />

Eighth avenues<br />

Miramar Park, South<br />

Miramar and Cocoa<br />

avenues<br />

Nance Park, Wavecrest<br />

Avenue and State<br />

Road A1A<br />

Orlando Park, Orlando<br />

Boulevard and Magnolia<br />

Drive<br />

Riverside Park, Riverside<br />

Drive and Fifth Avenue<br />

Sea Park, end of Tampa<br />

and South Miramar avenues<br />

Sunrise Park, State Road<br />

A1A and Watson Drive<br />

Sunset Park, North Riverside<br />

and Watson drives<br />

Tradewinds Park, Ninth<br />

Avenue and Tradewinds<br />

Terrace<br />

Wavecrest Park, Ocean<br />

Terrace and South Miramar<br />

Avenue<br />

INDIAN HARBOUR<br />

BEACH<br />

Algonquin Sports<br />

Complex, Wimico Drive<br />

Gleason Park, 1233 Yacht<br />

Club Blvd.<br />

Irene H. Canova Park,<br />

2289 SR A1A<br />

Mets Field, Cheyenne<br />

and Osceola drives, next to<br />

Ocean Breeze Elementary<br />

Millennium Park, 2155<br />

SR A1A<br />

Oars & Paddles Park,<br />

1329 Banana River Drive<br />

Richard G. Edgeton<br />

Bicentennial Beach<br />

Park, 1877 SR A1A<br />

MALABAR<br />

Huggins Park, north end<br />

of Marie Street<br />

Malabar Community<br />

Park, 1840 Malabar Road<br />

Trailhead Park, 1490<br />

Marie St.<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

Babcock Park, Babcock<br />

Street and U.S. 192<br />

Ballard Park, 924 Thomas<br />

Barbour Drive<br />

Bean Park, 1208 E. Melbourne<br />

Ave.<br />

Bennie J. Hopkins Sr.<br />

Park, 2708 Grant St.<br />

Briarwood Park,<br />

Lipscomb Street<br />

Brothers Park,<br />

2528 Race St.<br />

Campbell Park, 929 New<br />

Haven Ave.<br />

Carol Williams Glanton<br />

Park, 2701 Main St.<br />

Carver Park,<br />

1092 Swan St.<br />

Claude Edge Front<br />

Street Park, 2210 Front St.<br />

Cleave Frink Park, 3180<br />

Lipscomb St.<br />

Crane Field Park, 1550<br />

Mosswood Drive<br />

Eau Gallie Causeway<br />

Boat Ramp, State Road<br />

518<br />

Fee Avenue Park, 1609<br />

Babcock St.<br />

Grand View Shores<br />

Park, 1703 Grandview<br />

Way<br />

Harry Lawrence Park,<br />

250 E. New Haven Ave.<br />

Holmes Park, 914 Melbourne<br />

Ave.<br />

Howard E. Futch<br />

Memorial Park, 2301 N.<br />

SR A1A at Paradise Beach<br />

Indian River Bluff, Riverside<br />

Drive<br />

Jimmy Moore Park, 2801<br />

Sarno Road<br />

Joe Mullins Park,<br />

245 Crown Blvd.<br />

Kiwanis Park at Geiger<br />

Point, 1313 E. New Haven<br />

Ave.<br />

Lagoon Park, 277 Lagoon<br />

Ave.<br />

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Lake Washington Park,<br />

6000 Lake Washington<br />

Road<br />

Lipscomb Street Park,<br />

3316 Monroe St.<br />

Magnolia Manor Park,<br />

617 Espanola Way<br />

Masterson Park, 1082<br />

Southland Ave.<br />

McGrath Field, 1975<br />

Stewart Road<br />

Melbourne Military<br />

Park, 1601 Oak St.<br />

Melbourne Riverview<br />

Park, 2400 Riverview Drive<br />

Overlook Park, 1709<br />

Riverview Drive<br />

Oxford Ridge Park, 876<br />

Croton Road<br />

Pineapple Park<br />

Riverfront, 121 Pineapple<br />

Ave.<br />

POW/MIA Park (Pineda<br />

Landing), 5995 N. U.S. 1<br />

Promenade Park, 1005 E.<br />

Melbourne Ave.<br />

Rossetter Park, 1295<br />

Highland Ave.<br />

Ruffner Park, 2401 Ruffner<br />

Road<br />

Sherwood Park, 2479<br />

Post Road<br />

Southwest Recreation<br />

Complex, 401 W. Florida<br />

Ave.<br />

Sunset Park, 835 Sunset<br />

Drive<br />

Tradewinds Park, 604<br />

Camellia Drive<br />

Triangle Park, west end<br />

of Eau Gallie Causeway<br />

Wells Park, 635 E. Hibiscus<br />

Blvd.<br />

Wickham Park, 2500<br />

Parkway Drive<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

BEACH<br />

Bonsteel Park, 8455 SR<br />

A1A<br />

Coconut Point Park,<br />

3535 S. SR A1A<br />

Flutie Athletic Complex,<br />

2101 Oak St.<br />

Juan Ponce de Leon<br />

Landing, 4005 SR A1A<br />

Long Point Park, 700<br />

Long Point Road<br />

Ocean Park, State Road<br />

A1A and Ocean Avenue<br />

Ryckman Park, 509<br />

Ocean Ave.<br />

Sebastian Inlet State<br />

Park, 9700 S. SR A1A<br />

South Beach<br />

Community Park, 500<br />

Old Florida Trail<br />

Spessard Holland North<br />

Beach Park, 2525 SR A1A<br />

Spessard Holland South<br />

Beach Park, 2545 SR A1A<br />

MERRITT ISLAND<br />

Dolphin Park, Sand Ridge<br />

Drive<br />

Harbor Point Park, Harbor<br />

Point Drive<br />

Intracoastal Waterway<br />

Park, Hubert Humphrey<br />

Bridge<br />

Kars Park, 1100 E. Hall<br />

Road<br />

Kelly Park-East, 2550 N.<br />

Banana River Drive<br />

Kelly Park-West, 2455 N.<br />

Banana River Drive<br />

Kings Park, 995 Chase<br />

Hammock Road<br />

Kiwanis Island Park, 951<br />

Kiwanis Island Park Road<br />

Manatee Cove Park,<br />

4905 N. Tropical Trail<br />

Margaret and Danny<br />

Strickland Park, 298<br />

Milford Point Drive<br />

Mitchell Ellington Park,<br />

575 W. Hall Road<br />

Osteen Park, 425 S. Tropical<br />

Trail<br />

Pineview Park, 200<br />

Melbourne Ave.<br />

Rotary Park-Merritt<br />

Island, 1899 S. Courtenay<br />

Parkway<br />

Ulumay Wildlife<br />

Sanctuary, 805 Sykes<br />

Creek Parkway<br />

Veterans Memorial<br />

Park, 400 S. Sykes Creek<br />

Parkway<br />

Watts Park, 695 Needle<br />

Blvd.<br />

Woody Simpson Park,<br />

1590 Schoolhouse St.<br />

MICCO<br />

Micco Park, 9655 Riverview<br />

Drive<br />

South Mainland<br />

Community Center<br />

Park, 3700 Allen Ave.<br />

MIMS<br />

Cuyler Park, 2329 Harry T.<br />

Moore Ave.<br />

Harry T. & Harriette V.<br />

Moore Memorial Park,<br />

2180 Freedom Ave.<br />

Hatbill Park, 100 Hatbill<br />

Road<br />

Holder Park, 2650 Glendale<br />

Blvd.<br />

Mims Launch Ramp,<br />

2010 Jones Ave.<br />

Six Mile Creek, 5900 SR<br />

46<br />

North <strong>Brevard</strong> Walking<br />

Trail, 1505 Holder Road<br />

PALM BAY<br />

A.J. Goode Park, 1300<br />

Bianca Drive NE<br />

Castaways Point Park,<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

2990 Bay Blvd. NE<br />

Dade Circle Park, 3251<br />

Dade Circle NE<br />

Driskell Park, 2155 Monroe<br />

St. NE<br />

Fred Lee Park, 895 Emerson<br />

Drive NE<br />

Graffiti Skate Zone, 1502<br />

Port Malabar Blvd.<br />

H. Pollak Park, 1455 Main<br />

St. NE<br />

Hurricane Paintball<br />

Park, 770 Hurricane St. SW<br />

Inspiration Park, 751<br />

Consumer St. SE<br />

James McGriff Park, 1146<br />

DeGroodt Road SW<br />

Knecht Park, 1380 Glenham<br />

Drive NE<br />

Liberia Park, 2197 Northview<br />

St. NE<br />

Liberty Park, 895 Carlyle<br />

Ave. SE<br />

Lynbrook Park, 695<br />

Lynbrook St. NW<br />

Palm Bay Aquatic<br />

Center, 420 Community<br />

College Parkway SE<br />

Palm Bay Regional Park,<br />

1951 Malabar Road NW<br />

Oakwood Park, 490<br />

Koutnick Road SE<br />

Riviera Park, 550 Riviera<br />

Drive NE<br />

Stearns Point Park, 4295<br />

Dixie Highway NE<br />

Turkey Creek Greenway,<br />

2804 Hickory Ave.<br />

Turkey Creek Sanctuary,<br />

1518 Port Malabar Blvd. NE<br />

Twin Lakes Park, Fordham<br />

and Bianca streets<br />

Veterans Memorial<br />

Park, 2200 Port Malabar<br />

Blvd. NE<br />

West Oaks Park,<br />

1161 Lamplighter Drive<br />

NW<br />

PORT ST. JOHN<br />

Fay Lake Wilderness<br />

Park, 6300 Fay Blvd.<br />

Fay Park, 6315 Depot<br />

Road<br />

Friendship Park, 1055<br />

Barclay Drive<br />

Nicol Park, 6660 N. U.S. 1<br />

Port St. John Boat<br />

Ramp, 6650 N. U.S. 1<br />

Port St. John<br />

Community Center, 6650<br />

Corto Road<br />

ROCKLEDGE<br />

Community Park of<br />

Rockledge, 398 Gus Hipp<br />

Blvd.<br />

McLarty Park, 790 Barton<br />

Blvd.<br />

Riverwalk, 5355 U.S. 1.<br />

Rockledge Community<br />

Park, 960 Cogswell St.<br />

Silver Pines Park, 1045<br />

Noreen Blvd.<br />

Taylor Park Rockledge,<br />

1292 Florida Ave.<br />

Valencia Dock, 914 Rockledge<br />

Drive<br />

SATELLITE BEACH<br />

David R. Schechter<br />

Community Center, 1089<br />

South Patrick Drive<br />

DeSoto Sports and<br />

Recreation Park, 499<br />

DeSoto Parkway<br />

Grabosky Sports Field,<br />

475 Cassia Blvd.<br />

Hedgecock Park, 565<br />

Cassia Blvd.<br />

Olsen Sports Field, 530<br />

Cinnamon Drive<br />

Pelican Beach Park, 1525<br />

SR A1A<br />

Samsons Island Nature<br />

Preserve, on the Banana<br />

River (boat access only)<br />

Seagull Park, 499 SR A1A<br />

Skate Park, 750 Jamaica<br />

Blvd.<br />

South Patrick<br />

Community Park, 249<br />

Sea Park Blvd.<br />

S.P.R.A. Park, 499 SR A1A<br />

Tot Lot Park, Cinnamon<br />

Drive, west of Satellite<br />

Police Department<br />

SCOTTSMOOR<br />

Parrish Park, 4055 Magoon<br />

Ave.<br />

Scottsmoor Landing,<br />

2400 Huntington Ave.<br />

SHARPES<br />

Bernice G. Jackson Park,<br />

4201 N. Cocoa Blvd.<br />

Space Coast Communities<br />

Sports Complex,<br />

662 Canaveral Groves Blvd.<br />

SUNTREE<br />

Rotary Park at Suntree,<br />

6495 U.S. 1<br />

TITUSVILLE<br />

Blanton Park, 1300 Main<br />

St.<br />

Blue Hole Park, 1300<br />

Cheney Highway<br />

Chain of Lakes Recreation<br />

Complex, Jay Jay<br />

Road, east of U.S. 1<br />

Fox Lake Park, 4400 Fox<br />

Lake Road<br />

Isaac Campbell Sr. Park,<br />

701 South St.<br />

Kennedy Point Park,<br />

4915 S. Washington Ave.<br />

Manatee Hammock,<br />

7275 S. U.S. 1<br />

Marina Park, 501 Marina<br />

Road off Garden Street<br />

Parrish Park, State Road<br />

402 at 1 Max Brewer<br />

Causeway<br />

Playalinda Beach, east<br />

on Max Brewer Causeway<br />

Rotary Riverfront Park,<br />

4141 S. Washington Ave.<br />

Sand Point Park, 101 N.<br />

Washington Ave.<br />

Sherwood Park, 1845<br />

Robin Hood Ave.<br />

Singleton Tennis Courts,<br />

655 N. Singleton Ave.<br />

Space View Park, 8<br />

Broad St.<br />

Stuart Park, 4260 Stuart<br />

Ave.<br />

Titusville Veterans<br />

Memorial Fishing Pier, 2<br />

A. Max Brewer Causeway<br />

Tom Statham Park, 7101<br />

S. U.S. 1<br />

William J. Manzo Memorial<br />

Park, 3335 S.<br />

Washington Ave.<br />

W.W. James Park, 330<br />

Little League Lane<br />

Wuesthoff Park, 2000<br />

Wuesthoff St.<br />

VIERA<br />

Clubhouse Park, 1600<br />

Clubhouse Drive<br />

Eastwind Park, 6304<br />

Trieda Drive<br />

North Solerno Park,<br />

5225 Tavistock Drive<br />

Spyglass Park, Spyglass<br />

Court<br />

Suseda Park, 5805 Murrell<br />

Road<br />

Viera Regional Park,<br />

2300 Judge Fran Jamieson<br />

Way<br />

Westwind Park, 5504<br />

Tavistock Drive<br />

Woodside Park, 1705<br />

Crane Creek Blvd.<br />

WEST<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

Bryant Adams Park,<br />

2285 Minton Road<br />

Clements Wood Park,<br />

Fell Road east of Hollywood<br />

Boulevard<br />

Erna Nixon Park, 1200<br />

Evans Road<br />

Max K. Rodes Park, 3410<br />

Flanagan Ave.<br />

Police Foundation Park,<br />

4150 Miami Ave.<br />

Tallwood Park, 655 Hollywood<br />

Blvd.<br />

Westbrooke Park, Wingate<br />

and Hollywood boulevards<br />

West Melbourne Community<br />

Park, 3000 Minton<br />

Road<br />

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Weather<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Hurricanes, lightning<br />

keep <strong>Brevard</strong> on alert<br />

By Chris Kridler<br />

For FLORIDA TODAY<br />

As blizzards blast<br />

the northern<br />

states, Floridians<br />

can count on mostly<br />

mild winters, along<br />

with tempestuous<br />

summers and the<br />

occasional hurricane.<br />

They are all a part of<br />

the daily drama we call<br />

Florida weather. Much<br />

of it is pleasant, with<br />

average winter highs in<br />

Melbourne in the low<br />

70s and lows about 50;<br />

in the summer, expect<br />

your low 70s at night<br />

and temperatures<br />

around 90 during the<br />

day.<br />

The dry season of<br />

late fall through early<br />

spring may increase the<br />

danger of fire, while<br />

summer month rain<br />

totals range from<br />

almost 6 to well over 7<br />

inches from June<br />

through September,<br />

according to the<br />

National Weather<br />

Service.<br />

Those totals can be<br />

enhanced by tropical<br />

storms and hurricanes.<br />

Of hurricanes that have<br />

affected the United<br />

States, 40 percent hit<br />

Florida, which gets the<br />

most of any state — 114<br />

landfalls from 1851 to<br />

2010.<br />

Though we are in an<br />

active period of tropical<br />

weather expected to<br />

last for years, 2013 was<br />

a slow season, with 14<br />

tropical and subtropical<br />

storms; just two of<br />

them became<br />

hurricanes.<br />

A Category 1<br />

hurricane has sustained<br />

wind speeds of 74 to 95<br />

mph. A catastrophic<br />

Category 5 tops 155<br />

mph. In any hurricane,<br />

it is wise to evacuate<br />

trailers and<br />

manufactured homes,<br />

and residents of the<br />

barrier islands may be<br />

ordered to leave.<br />

The country’s<br />

lightning capital,<br />

Florida leads the states<br />

in lightning deaths and<br />

injuries. If you hear<br />

thunder, you can be<br />

struck. Get into a<br />

building or an enclosed<br />

metal car, and stay off<br />

corded phones and<br />

away from plumbing.<br />

Open structures such as<br />

picnic pavilions aren’t<br />

safe.<br />

Florida has a large<br />

number of tornadoes<br />

and waterspouts; rare<br />

Central Florida tornado<br />

events have been<br />

deadly. Stay informed<br />

by buying a weather<br />

radio, which picks up<br />

National Weather<br />

Service forecasts and<br />

sounds an alert tone<br />

when watches and<br />

warnings are issued.<br />

Learn more about<br />

local weather at the<br />

Melbourne National<br />

Weather Service<br />

website at<br />

www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/.<br />

Storms roll in from the west over the<br />

Thousand Islands and the Banana River in<br />

Cocoa Beach at 10:45 pm. PHOTO BY MALCOLM<br />

DENENARK<br />

<strong>2014</strong> HURRICANE NAMES<br />

Once a tropical cyclone reaches the status of a<br />

tropical storm, with sustained winds of 39<br />

mph, it receives a name. At 74 mph, it becomes<br />

a hurricane. These are the names for <strong>2014</strong><br />

Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes:<br />

Arthur<br />

Bertha<br />

Cristobal<br />

Dolly<br />

Edouard<br />

Fay<br />

Gonzalo<br />

Hanna<br />

Isaias<br />

Josephine<br />

Kyle<br />

Laura<br />

Marco<br />

Nana<br />

Omar<br />

Paulette<br />

Rene<br />

Sally<br />

Teddy<br />

Vicky<br />

Wilfred<br />

34 <strong>Fact</strong> <strong>Book</strong> <strong>2014</strong>-15 Floridatoday.com


Chambers of<br />

Commerce<br />

» Cocoa Beach Regional<br />

Chamber of Commerce:<br />

400 Fortenberry Road, Merritt<br />

Island. Serves Cape Canaveral,<br />

Cocoa, Cocoa<br />

Beach, Kennedy Space Center,<br />

Merritt Island, Patrick Air<br />

Force Base, Port St. John,<br />

Rockledge, Palm Shores,<br />

Suntree and Viera; Information:<br />

321-459-2200;<br />

cocoabeachchamber.com.<br />

» Florida Puerto Rican/<br />

Hispanic Chamber of<br />

Commerce: 2293 Aurora<br />

Road, Melbourne, state<br />

chamber serves all of <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong>; fprhcc.org.<br />

» Greater Palm Bay<br />

Chamber of Commerce:<br />

4100 Dixie Highway NE, Palm<br />

Bay. Serves Palm Bay, Melbourne,<br />

West Melbourne,<br />

Grant-Valkaria, Micco, Malabar,<br />

Barefoot Bay, Sebastian,<br />

the beaches, and some parts<br />

of North <strong>Brevard</strong>,<br />

321-951-9998;<br />

greaterpalmbay<br />

chamber.com.<br />

» Melbourne Regional<br />

Chamber of East Central<br />

Florida: 1005 E. Strawbridge<br />

Ave., Melbourne; and 7720<br />

N. Wickham Road, Suite 113,<br />

Viera. Serves Barefoot Bay,<br />

Grant-Valkaria, Malabar,<br />

Melbourne, West Melbourne,<br />

Melbourne Village,<br />

Micco, Palm Bay, Palm<br />

Shores, Suntree/Viera, Indialantic,<br />

Satellite Beach,<br />

and Indian Harbour Beach,<br />

321-724-5400;<br />

melbourneregional<br />

chamber.com.<br />

» Titusville Area Chamber<br />

of Commerce: 2000 S.<br />

Washington Ave., Titusville.<br />

Serves Port St. John, Mims,<br />

Titusville and Scottsmoor,<br />

321-267-3036;<br />

titusville.org.<br />

» Melbourne Main Street<br />

Program: 1908 Municipal<br />

Lane, Melbourne, 321-724-<br />

1741; downtownmelbourne<br />

.com.<br />

» Historic Cocoa Village<br />

Merchants Association: 1<br />

Oleander St, Suite 2, Cocoa,<br />

321-631-9075;<br />

visitcocoavillage.com.<br />

» Greater Titusville<br />

Renaissance: greater<br />

titusville.com.<br />

Exploration Tower at Port<br />

Canaveral, reflected in the<br />

surrounding water. MALCOLM<br />

DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Floridatoday.com <strong>Fact</strong> <strong>Book</strong> <strong>2014</strong>-15 35


During summer time, many parents will be<br />

trying to figure out what to do with their<br />

children to keep them occupied. Saylor<br />

Werneth, 10, enjoys the slide at the Cocoa<br />

Beach Recreation Complex Pool.<br />

MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Community Centers<br />

CAPE CANAVERAL<br />

Cape Canaveral<br />

Recreation Center, 7300<br />

N. Atlantic Ave., 321-868-<br />

1226; cityofcape<br />

canaveral.org<br />

COCOA<br />

Cocoa Civic Center,<br />

430 Delannoy Ave., 321-<br />

639-3500, ext. 4;<br />

cocoafl.org<br />

Cocoa West Recreation<br />

Complex, 230 S. Burnett<br />

Road, 321-633-1987<br />

Joe Lee Smith Park<br />

Community Center, 419<br />

Washington St.,<br />

321-633-1872<br />

Porcher House,<br />

434 Delannoy Ave., 321-<br />

639-3500<br />

Travis Park Community<br />

Center, 2001 Michigan<br />

Ave., 321-633-1871<br />

COCOA BEACH<br />

Cocoa Beach<br />

Recreation Complex, 321<br />

Ramp Road,<br />

321-868-3252; cityofcocoabeach.com<br />

Freedom 7 Senior Community<br />

Center, 5000 Tom<br />

Warriner Blvd., 321-783-<br />

9505; Freedom7Seniors.org<br />

GRANT-VALKARIA<br />

Grant Community Center,<br />

4580 First St., 321-723-<br />

8687<br />

INDIAN HARBOUR<br />

BEACH<br />

Indian Harbour Beach<br />

Recreation Center, 1233<br />

Yacht Club Blvd., 321-773-<br />

0552; indianharbour<br />

beach.org<br />

Canova Community<br />

Building, 3299 A1A<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

Carver Park Community<br />

Center, 1092 Swan St.,<br />

321-255-4625<br />

Crane Park Community<br />

Center, 1440 Mosswood<br />

Drive, 321-255-4609<br />

Dorcas Outreach Center<br />

for Kids, 1151 Masterson<br />

St., 321-253-4214<br />

Eau Gallie Civic Center,<br />

1551 Highland Ave.,<br />

321-255-4608<br />

Front Street Civic Center,<br />

2205 S. Front St.,<br />

321-674-5700<br />

Grant Street Community<br />

Center, 2547 Grant St.,<br />

321-674-5723<br />

Lipscomb Park Community<br />

Center, 3316 S. Monroe<br />

St., 321-674-5725<br />

Melbourne Auditorium,<br />

625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., 321-<br />

674-5700<br />

Nature Center at Erna<br />

Nixon Park, 1200 Evans<br />

Road, 321-952-4525<br />

POW-MIA Community<br />

Center, 5995 N. U.S. 1,<br />

321-255-4400<br />

Wickham Park Senior<br />

Center, 2785 Leisure Way,<br />

321-255-4494; bcscwp.com<br />

MELBOURNE BEACH<br />

South Beach Community<br />

Center, 500 Old Florida<br />

Trail, 321-952-3210<br />

MERRITT ISLAND<br />

Kiwanis Island Park<br />

Community Center, 951<br />

Kiwanis Island Park Road,<br />

321-455-1380<br />

Rotary Park Nature Center,<br />

1899 S.<br />

Courtenay Parkway, 321-<br />

455-1385<br />

Woody Simpson<br />

Community Center, 1590<br />

Schoolhouse St., 321-455-<br />

1379<br />

Veterans Memorial Center,<br />

400 S. Sykes Creek<br />

Parkway, 321-453-1776<br />

MICCO<br />

South Mainland Community<br />

Center, 3700 Allen<br />

Ave., 772-663-8748<br />

MIMS<br />

Cuyler Park<br />

Community Center, 2329<br />

Harry T. Moore Ave., 321-<br />

264-5045<br />

Harry T. & Harriette V.<br />

Moore Cultural Center,<br />

2180 Freedom Ave., 321-<br />

264-6595<br />

PALM BAY<br />

Greater Palm Bay<br />

Senior Center,<br />

1275 Culver Drive NE, 321-<br />

724-1338; gpbsc.org<br />

Margaret Hames Center<br />

at Turkey Creek, 1518 Port<br />

Malabar Blvd.,<br />

321-676-6690<br />

Ted Whitlock<br />

Community Center, 1951<br />

Malabar Road NW,<br />

321-952-3231<br />

Palm Bay Community<br />

Center, 1502 Port Malabar<br />

Blvd., 321-952-3443<br />

Palm Bay Aquatic Center,<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Community<br />

College, 420 Community<br />

College Parkway SE, 321-<br />

952-2232<br />

PORT ST. JOHN<br />

Port St. John Community<br />

Center, 6650 Corto Road,<br />

321-633-1904<br />

ROCKLEDGE<br />

McLarty Park Community<br />

Center, 790 Barton<br />

Blvd., 321-633-1870<br />

Martin Andersen Senior<br />

Center, 1025 S. Florida<br />

Ave., 321-631-7549<br />

Riverwalk Nature Center,<br />

5355 U.S. 1,<br />

321-433-4490<br />

SATELLITE BEACH<br />

David R. Schechter Community<br />

Center, 1089<br />

South Patrick Drive, 321-<br />

773-6458; satellitebeach<br />

recreation.org<br />

SHARPES<br />

Walter Butler Community<br />

Center, Bernice G.<br />

Jackson Park, 4201 N. Cocoa<br />

Blvd. (U.S. 1); 321-433-4448<br />

TITUSVILLE<br />

Homer Powell Nature<br />

Center at Wuesthoff<br />

Park, 2000 Wuesthoff St.,<br />

321-264-5105<br />

Isaac Campbell Sr. Community<br />

Center, 701 South<br />

St., 321-264-5040<br />

North <strong>Brevard</strong> Senior<br />

Center, 909 Lane Ave.,<br />

321-268-2333<br />

Sandrift Community<br />

Center, 585 N. Singleton<br />

Ave., 321-264-5037<br />

Tom Statham Community<br />

Center, 7101 S. U.S. 1,<br />

321-633-1904<br />

VIERA<br />

Viera Regional Park<br />

Community Center, 2300<br />

Judge Fran Jamieson Way,<br />

321-433-4891<br />

WEST MELBOURNE<br />

Max K. Rodes Community<br />

Center, 3410 Flanagan<br />

Ave., 321-952-3215<br />

West Melbourne Community<br />

Park Community<br />

Center, 3000 Minton Rd.,<br />

321-837-7779<br />

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Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Shelter supervisor Paula Hunter gives a kiss to "Molly," who loves<br />

to go for walks. The <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> South Animal Care Center is<br />

at 5100 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., west of 1-95, in Melbourne.<br />

TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Animals and Pets<br />

REGULATIONS<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> requires all<br />

dogs and cats to be vaccinated<br />

and have attached animal license<br />

tags that must be renewed<br />

each year.<br />

Pet owners can be fined up to<br />

$120 for each animal that<br />

doesn’t have a rabies vaccination<br />

certificate and license tag.<br />

Cost for tags is $10 for spayed<br />

or neutered pets, $16 for unaltered<br />

dogs and cats, $10 for<br />

pets younger than 1; same fees<br />

apply to replacement tags. You<br />

can purchase or renew your<br />

animal license tag over the<br />

phone by calling 321-633-2024.<br />

Visa, MasterCard and Discover<br />

credit cards are accepted.<br />

Tags also are available from:<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Animal Services<br />

(Main Office): 2725 Judge Fran<br />

Jamieson Way, Building A, Viera,<br />

321-633-2027<br />

North Animal Care Center:<br />

2605 Flake Road, Titusville,<br />

321-264-5119<br />

South Animal Care Center:<br />

5100 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne,<br />

321-253-6608<br />

» Participating veterinary<br />

clinics and local adoption centers<br />

The county also enforces a<br />

leash law for dogs and cats. The<br />

fine for allowing an animal to be<br />

at large is $55 for the first offense,<br />

$165 for a second incident.<br />

Visitors and residents are<br />

required to adhere to the laws<br />

established by the <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Code of Animal Control Ordinance.<br />

Call Animal Services and<br />

See ANIMALS, Page 38<br />

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Two cats strike a pose for the camera at the North <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Animal Care & Adoption Center, at 2605 Flake Road, in<br />

Titusville, near Arthur Dunn Airpark. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Animals<br />

Continued from Page 37<br />

Enforcement at 321-633-2024 or<br />

visit brevardcounty.us/<br />

AnimalServices.<br />

EMERGENCY CARE<br />

Animal Emergency and Critical<br />

Care Center of <strong>Brevard</strong>:<br />

2281 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne,<br />

Veterinary imaging and<br />

specialty center, 321-725-5365;<br />

centralfloridaanimaler.com<br />

Animal Specialty and<br />

Emergency Hospital: 5775<br />

Schenck Ave., Rockledge, emergency<br />

care from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.<br />

Monday through Friday; open<br />

24 hours weekends and holidays,<br />

specialty care throughout the<br />

week, 321-752-7600;<br />

ashemergency.com<br />

ANIMAL SHELTERS<br />

Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Humane Society:<br />

1020 Cox Road, Cocoa, 321-<br />

636-3343; crittersavers.com<br />

Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Humane Society’s<br />

Merritt Island Adoption<br />

Center: 155 Pioneer Rd., Merritt<br />

Island, 321-636-3343;<br />

crittersavers.com<br />

Florida Wildlife Hospital<br />

& Sanctuary: 4560 N. U.S. 1,<br />

Palm Shores, cares for sick, injured<br />

and abandoned wildlife<br />

and large migratory birds, and<br />

returns them to their habitat,<br />

321-254-8843; floridawildlife<br />

hospital.org<br />

HorseSisters and Associates:<br />

2714 Cuyler Street, Mims; sanctuary<br />

for abused and neglected<br />

horses provides therapeutic<br />

riding and driving for all, including<br />

disabled children and<br />

adults, horse-drawn carriages<br />

and wagons for special occasions,<br />

321-267-2929;<br />

horsesisters.org<br />

Humane Society of South<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>: 2600 Otter Creek Lane,<br />

Melbourne, 321-259-0601, email<br />

humanesocietysb@bellsouth.net;<br />

humanesocietyofsouth<br />

brevard.org<br />

North Animal Care and Adoption<br />

Center: 2605 Flake Road,<br />

Titusville, 321-264-5119; brevardcounty.us/AnimalServices/<br />

AdoptablePets/NorthCenter<br />

South Animal Care and Adoption<br />

Center: 5100 W. Eau Gallie<br />

Blvd., Melbourne, 321-253-6608;<br />

brevardcounty.us/AnimalServices/AdoptablePets/SouthCenter<br />

SPCA North <strong>Brevard</strong>: 455 Cheney<br />

Highway, Titusville, 321-267-<br />

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Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

"Gracie," of the Komondor breed, struts the sands with Tatty Trafton of Melbourne. Canova Beach Park, at the east end of Eau Gallie<br />

Boulevard in Indian Harbour Beach, has a dog beach area that is very popular. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

8221; spcanorthbrevard.com<br />

Wild Horse Rescue Center:<br />

Devoted to preserving the spirit<br />

of the West by saving the mustang.<br />

Lectures, clinics and adoptions<br />

available, 4970 International<br />

Ave., Mims, 321-427-1523;<br />

mlwhr.com<br />

DOG PARKS<br />

Fay Lake Wilderness Park:<br />

6300 Fay Blvd., Port St. John,<br />

321-633-1904; brevardcounty.us/<br />

ParksRecreation/North/FayLake<br />

Lori Wilson Park: 1500 N. Atlantic<br />

Ave., Cocoa Beach, 321-455-<br />

1380; brevardcounty.us/ParksRecreation/Central/LoriWilson<br />

Marina Park, 501 Marina Road,<br />

Titusville 321-264-5105<br />

Palm Bay Regional Park: 1951<br />

Malabar Road NW, Palm Bay,<br />

321-637-5732; 321-952-3231;<br />

brevardcounty.us/ParksRecreation/South/PalmBayRegional<br />

Rockledge Dog Park, Dr. Robert<br />

A. Anderson Park, Rockledge<br />

(opens this month); 321-690-3978<br />

Sand Point Park: 101 N. Washington<br />

Ave., Titusville, short<br />

leash only, 321-637-5732;<br />

brevardparks.com<br />

Satellite Beach Dog Park:<br />

750 Jamaica Blvd., 321-777-8004;<br />

satellitebeachrecreation.org/<br />

Pages/DogPark.aspx<br />

Wickham Park: 2500 Parkway<br />

Drive, Melbourne, 321-255-4307;<br />

brevardcounty.us/ParksRecreation/South/Wickham<br />

DOG BEACH<br />

Canova Beach: 3299 SR A1A,<br />

Indian Harbour Beach. Boundaries<br />

of the 700-foot stretch of<br />

beach are from the southern<br />

Canova Beach Park dune crossover<br />

to the Radisson Suite Hotel<br />

Oceanfront property line; 321-<br />

255-4400; brevardcounty.us/<br />

ParksRecreation/South/Canova<br />

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Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Getting Around<br />

PORT CANAVERAL<br />

Carnival Cruise Lines: Carnival<br />

Sensation operates year-round<br />

from Port Canaveral on alternating<br />

three- and four-day cruises to the<br />

Bahamas. Carnival Dream sails<br />

year-round on seven-day cruises<br />

that alternate between the Eastern<br />

Caribbean and Western Caribbean.<br />

Carnival Liberty and Carnival Sunshine<br />

offer cruises to the Caribbean.<br />

Carnival Pride, which sails<br />

from Baltimore, makes port-of-call<br />

stops at Port Canaveral on select<br />

seven-day cruises, 800-764-7419;<br />

carnival.com.<br />

Disney Cruise Line: Disney’s<br />

Magic makes port-of-call visits to<br />

Port Canaveral from its home port<br />

of New York. The Disney Dream<br />

sails three-, four- and five-night<br />

Bahamas cruises on Thursdays and<br />

Sundays. Disney’s newest ship, the<br />

Fantasy, offers seven-night cruises<br />

to the Bahamas and the Caribbean,<br />

800-951-3532; disneycruise.com<br />

Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian<br />

ships Gem, Jewel and Breakaway<br />

all have scheduled stops at<br />

Port Canaveral on their cruises to<br />

the Bahamas out of New York,<br />

866-234-7350; ncl.com.<br />

Royal Caribbean: Monarch of the<br />

Seas sails on three- and four-night<br />

Bahamas cruises on Friday and<br />

Monday, respectively. Freedom of<br />

the Seas sails alternating sevennight<br />

round-trip cruises to the<br />

Eastern and Western Caribbean<br />

from Port Canaveral on Sundays.<br />

Enchantment of the Seas and<br />

Freedom of the Seas sail on eastern<br />

and western Caribbean destinations,<br />

as well as the Bahamas, from<br />

Port Canaveral, 800-327-6700;<br />

royalcaribbean.com.<br />

Victory Casino: The casino ship<br />

offers two cruises to nowhere daily<br />

with gaming and entertainment,<br />

855-468-4286; victorycasino<br />

cruises.com<br />

BUS SERVICE<br />

Space Coast Area Transit<br />

provides public bus and trolley<br />

service across <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong>. All<br />

buses are equipped with wheelchair<br />

lifts and bike racks. Eighteen<br />

weekday routes service major<br />

shopping centers, government<br />

centers, social services agencies,<br />

colleges, universities and hospitals.<br />

More than 25 percent of passenger<br />

trips are work-related. Reduced<br />

youth, student, senior, disabled<br />

and veteran fares are available;<br />

free for children younger than 5.<br />

Evening and weekend service also<br />

is available on most routes. Google<br />

Transit’s trip planner on RideSCAT-<br />

.com provides a map and text<br />

directions from your front door to<br />

your destination and back. Fares<br />

start at $1.25 for one ride (or 60<br />

cents if reduced fare); passes are<br />

available. For maps by mail or<br />

personalized assistance, call<br />

321-633-1878.<br />

Vanpool/Park-N-Ride lots in<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> are north of Space<br />

Coast Stadium at 5545 Porada<br />

Drive, in Viera, west of Interstate 95<br />

at 5110 W. Eau Gallie Blvd. on Eau<br />

Gallie Boulevard in Melbourne and<br />

west of Minton Road at 342 Emerson<br />

Drive NW in Palm Bay. Space<br />

Coast Area Transit also operates<br />

one of the largest commuter vanpool<br />

programs in the nation.<br />

The system’s terminals are at 401S.<br />

Varr Ave., Cocoa, and 460 S.<br />

Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne,<br />

321-952-4563.<br />

Greyhound bus service maintains<br />

terminals in Titusville and at Melbourne<br />

International Airport. The<br />

Titusville stop is at 3585 Cheney<br />

Highway, 321-267-8760; Melbourne,<br />

321-723-4329;<br />

greyhound.com<br />

See TRAVEL, Page 44<br />

Passengers ride SCAT buses to get to work, school, business and<br />

shopping. SCAT buses here pick up and drop off passengers at the<br />

520 stop in Cocoa Beach. MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

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Travel<br />

Continued from Page 40<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT<br />

Melbourne International Airport is<br />

served by Delta Air Lines, US Airways,<br />

Baer Air, Elite Airways.<br />

Charter flights are available<br />

through Baer Air, 321-956-8695 or<br />

866-453-2605, flybaerair.com; and<br />

Elite Airways, 207-842-6400;<br />

eliteairways.net. On-demand<br />

flights to the Bahamas are available<br />

through AirGate Aviation,<br />

386-478-0600; airgatecharter.com.<br />

Transportation to and from the<br />

airport is available via the Melbourne<br />

Airport Shuttle, which<br />

offers door-to-door service.<br />

Taxi, bus and limousine service,<br />

as well as rental car agencies, also<br />

are available.<br />

The airport also serves aviation<br />

tenants, including Florida Tech. The<br />

airport is at 1Air Terminal Parkway,<br />

Melbourne, 321-723-6227;<br />

mlbair.com<br />

REGIONAL AIRPORTS<br />

Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority<br />

operates three airports:<br />

Space Coast Regional Airport,<br />

which has a runway capable of<br />

accepting international flights and<br />

is home to Bristow Academy Inc.<br />

helicopter flight school, 365 Golden<br />

Knights Blvd. (1Bristow Way) in<br />

south Titusville<br />

Arthur Dunn Airpark, which<br />

features a grass runway for recreational<br />

flights and Sky Dive Space<br />

Center, 480 N. Williams Ave. North,<br />

Titusville<br />

Merritt Island Airport, which<br />

features Baer Air on-demand<br />

charter flights, 900 Airport Road,<br />

south of Cone Road; flairport.com<br />

Valkaria Airport is operated by<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong>, 2865 Greenbrooke<br />

St., Valkaria, in south <strong>Brevard</strong>,<br />

321-952-4590; brevard<br />

county.us/ValkariaAirport<br />

ORLANDO<br />

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT<br />

About 35 miles west of Titusville,<br />

Orlando International Airport is a<br />

major air-travel hub and serves<br />

more than 35 million passengers<br />

annually. The airport is served by<br />

dozens of international and domestic<br />

airlines.<br />

The airport is nine miles southeast<br />

of downtown Orlando, at the<br />

junction of State Road 436<br />

(Semoran Boulevard) and State<br />

Road 528, (Beachline Expressway),<br />

407-825-2001; orlandoairports.net<br />

Life in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Post Offices<br />

Postal Service lobbies are open<br />

24 hours a day with access to<br />

vending machines. To find a<br />

branch, call 800-275-8777. You’ll<br />

need the ZIP code of the area<br />

you’re trying to reach. Window<br />

service is available at:<br />

NORTH BREVARD<br />

Indian River City branch: 686<br />

Cheney Highway, Titusville,<br />

Winn-Dixie shopping center,<br />

321-267-4826, ext. 21, 9 a.m. to<br />

5 p.m. weekdays.<br />

Mims: 3405 Kelly Road, 321-267-<br />

5122, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays,<br />

9 a.m. to noon Saturday.<br />

Port St. John: 7135 N. U.S. 1,<br />

321-631-0300, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />

weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.<br />

Scottsmoor: 3750 Magoon Ave.,<br />

321-267-8700, 8:30 a.m. to noon,<br />

1:30 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 9 to<br />

11:30 a.m. Saturday.<br />

Titusville Post Office: 2503 S<br />

Washington Ave., 321-267-4826, 9<br />

a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to<br />

noon Saturday.<br />

CENTRAL BREVARD<br />

Cape Canaveral: 8700 Astronaut<br />

Blvd., 321-783-3163, 9 a.m. to<br />

5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon<br />

Saturday.<br />

Cocoa: 2000 SR 524, 321-632-<br />

7190, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays,<br />

9 a.m. to 1p.m. Saturday.<br />

Cocoa Beach: 500 N. <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Ave., 321-783-3433, 9 a.m. to<br />

5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon<br />

Saturday.<br />

Cocoa Village: 600 Florida Ave.,<br />

Suite 101, 321-632-6846, 9 a.m. to<br />

4 p.m. weekdays.<br />

Five Points:1114 Lake Drive,<br />

Cocoa, 321-632-7190, 8:30 a.m. to<br />

4:30 p.m. weekdays.<br />

Merritt Island: 333 Crockett<br />

Blvd., 321-453-1366, 8:30 a.m. to<br />

5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 1p.m.<br />

Saturday.<br />

Rockledge: 3000 Murrell Road,<br />

321-636-4177, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />

weekdays, 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Saturday.<br />

The Suntree<br />

Post Office<br />

on N.<br />

Wickham<br />

Road<br />

attracts a<br />

crowd<br />

during the<br />

holiday<br />

season.<br />

TIM SHORTT/<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Sharpes: 4425 N. U.S. 1, 321-632-<br />

8561, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays,<br />

9 a.m. to noon Saturday.<br />

SOUTH BREVARD<br />

Eau Gallie: 681St. Clair St.,<br />

321-259-5574, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />

weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.<br />

Grant: 5560 Old Dixie Highway,<br />

321-726-6815, 9 a.m. to noon and<br />

1:30 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 9 to<br />

11a.m. Saturday.<br />

Indialantic: 200 N. Palm Ave.,<br />

321-723-9853, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />

weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.<br />

Malabar:1720 Malabar Road,<br />

321-837-1195, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30<br />

p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon<br />

Saturday.<br />

Melbourne, main office:640 E.<br />

New Haven Ave., 321-723-6164,<br />

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays,<br />

9 a.m. to noon Saturday.<br />

Melbourne Beach:504 Ocean<br />

Ave., 321-723-6738, 9 a.m. to<br />

1:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. weekdays.<br />

Palm Bay: 4660 Lipscomb St. NE,<br />

321-723-6962, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />

weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.<br />

Palm Bay West: 950 Malabar<br />

Road SW, 321-984-9658, 8:30 a.m.<br />

to 5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to<br />

1p.m. Saturday.<br />

Palm Bay-Interchange Square:<br />

1155 Malabar Road NE, Suite 18,<br />

Palm Bay, 321-951-7124, 9 a.m. to 5<br />

p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to<br />

2 p.m. Saturday.<br />

Patrick Air Force Base:424<br />

Falcon Ave., 321-784-0394, 9 a.m.<br />

to 1p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. weekdays.<br />

Satellite Beach:1071S. Patrick<br />

Drive, Suite 101, 321-773-9638, 9<br />

a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays,<br />

9 a.m. to noon Saturday.<br />

Suntree:6105 N. Wickham Road,<br />

321-242-0426, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br />

weekdays, 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Saturday.<br />

West Melbourne: 2305 Minton<br />

Road, 321-733-0427, 8:30 a.m. to<br />

5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon<br />

Saturday.<br />

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Medical Care<br />

Hospitals<br />

Open-heart surgery,<br />

neonatal intensive care,<br />

robotic-assisted surgery<br />

and nonsurgical coreneedle<br />

breast biopsies as<br />

well as wound-care using<br />

hyperbaric oxygen therapy<br />

and hydrotherapy are<br />

some of the advanced<br />

medical procedures performed<br />

in <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

hospitals.<br />

Holmes Regional Medical<br />

Center in Melbourne also<br />

has an air ambulance for<br />

emergency transport and<br />

is one of 27 trauma centers<br />

in the state.<br />

1. Parrish Medical Center<br />

951 N. Washington Ave.,<br />

Titusville<br />

Main number: 321-268-<br />

6111<br />

» Emergency Department:<br />

321-268-6130<br />

» Lab Testing (direct<br />

access): 321-268-6134<br />

» Parrish Health & Fitness<br />

Center: 321-268-6200<br />

» Parrish Healthcare<br />

Center at Port St. John:<br />

:321-636-9393<br />

» Parrish Home Health:<br />

830 Century Medical<br />

Drive, Suite A: 321-268-<br />

6275<br />

Parrish Sleep Disorders<br />

Center: 321-268-6150<br />

2. Wuesthoff Medical<br />

Center-Rockledge<br />

110 Longwood Ave.<br />

Main number:<br />

321-636-2211<br />

» Patient information:<br />

ext. 1100<br />

» Emergency Department:<br />

ext. 1260<br />

» Wuesthoff<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Homecare:<br />

321-253-2200<br />

» Wuesthoff<br />

Rehabilitation Services:<br />

321-433-0288<br />

3. Health First Cape<br />

Canaveral Hospital<br />

701 W. Cocoa Beach<br />

Causeway, Cocoa<br />

Beach<br />

Main number, patient<br />

information:<br />

321-799-7111<br />

» Health First<br />

Sleep Center:<br />

321-868-5832<br />

4. Health First Viera<br />

Hospital<br />

8745 N. Wickham Road,<br />

Viera<br />

Main number:<br />

321-434-9000<br />

» Health First Sleep Center:<br />

321-434-9133<br />

5. Wuesthoff Medical<br />

Center- Melbourne<br />

250 N. Wickham Road<br />

Main number:<br />

321-752-1200<br />

Patient Information: ext<br />

1411<br />

» Emergency:<br />

321-752-1230<br />

» Rehabilitation Services:<br />

ext. 1500<br />

» Wuesthoff Wound Care<br />

and Hyperbaric<br />

Center: 321-676-2012<br />

6. Health First Holmes<br />

Regional Medical Center<br />

1350 S. Hickory St.,<br />

Melbourne<br />

Main number: 321-434-<br />

7000<br />

» Emergency: 321-434-<br />

7298<br />

» Health First Home Care:<br />

200 S. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island,<br />

321-434-5909<br />

» Health First Aging<br />

Institute: 3661 S. Babcock<br />

St., Melbourne, 321-727-<br />

3370<br />

7. Kindred Healthcare<br />

Long-term acute care<br />

hospital<br />

765 W. NASA Blvd.,<br />

Melbourne<br />

Main number:<br />

321-733-5725<br />

8. HealthSouth Sea<br />

Pines Rehabilitation<br />

Hospital<br />

101 E. Florida Ave.,<br />

Melbourne<br />

Main number:<br />

321-984-4600<br />

9. Health First Palm Bay<br />

Hospital<br />

1425 Malabar Road NE,<br />

Palm Bay<br />

Main number:<br />

321-434-8000<br />

» Emergency:<br />

321-434-8015<br />

10. Sebastian River<br />

Medical Center<br />

13695 U.S. 1.<br />

Main number: 772-589-<br />

3186<br />

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General medicine<br />

Medical Care<br />

LABORATORIES/REHAB<br />

Bio-Reference Laboratories:<br />

Full-service reference laboratory<br />

with two locations. Melbourne<br />

office, at 27 E. Hibiscus Blvd.,<br />

321-308-0868, is open 6:30 a.m. to<br />

3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,<br />

8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Suntree<br />

office, at 6300 N. Wickham Road,<br />

Suite 132L, 321-421-8000, 7:30 a.m.<br />

to 3:30 p.m. Monday through<br />

Friday. Self-pay discounts are<br />

available on tests with physician<br />

orders; floridaclinicallab.com<br />

REFERRALS<br />

<strong>County</strong>wide physician<br />

referrals: <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Medical<br />

Society, 321-632-8481;<br />

brevardcms.org<br />

Health-related agencies:<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Physicians Network,<br />

independent practice association,<br />

mediator between insurance<br />

companies and physicians,<br />

321-757-7600; bpnipa.com<br />

MEDICAL COVERAGE<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Health Alliance: Six<br />

clinics and two mobile units serve<br />

low-income patients and those<br />

without insurance. Accepts Medicaid,<br />

Medicare, Florida KidCare,<br />

Health First Health Plans, Blue Cross<br />

Blue Shield, Aetna and Cigna<br />

insurance and those without medical<br />

insurance. Patients without<br />

medical insurance are charged<br />

based on income; bhachc.org<br />

Family Practice Clinic locations:<br />

5270 Babcock St. NE, Suite<br />

1, Palm Bay, 321-722-5959;<br />

17 Silver Palm Ave., Melbourne,<br />

321-733-2021; 220 Barton Blvd.,<br />

Rockledge, 321-639-5177; 500 N.<br />

Washington Ave., Titusville,<br />

321-268-0267.<br />

Pediatric Clinic locations: 5270<br />

Babcock St. NE, Suite 2, Palm Bay,<br />

321-676-5996; 705 Blake Ave.,<br />

Building G, Cocoa, 321-633-6391;<br />

775 Malabar Road, Malabar,<br />

321-722-8435. Mobile van clinic<br />

visits sites across the county. Registration<br />

is required on a walk-in<br />

basis before the first appointment<br />

is set; bhachc.org.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Health Department:<br />

Three clinics provide health<br />

care at 611 Singleton Ave., Titusville;<br />

2555 Judge Fran Jamieson<br />

Way, Viera; 2275 S. Babcock St.,<br />

Melbourne. Administrative offices,<br />

2575 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island; 321-637-7300,<br />

doh.state.fl.us/chdbrevard<br />

The <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Health Department recommends getting a flu<br />

shot on an annual basis. Most insurance plans are accepted. AP<br />

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Assisted Living<br />

CANAVERAL GROVES<br />

Casual Country Living: 4801<br />

Mango Ave., Cocoa; 321-632-<br />

9622; casualcountryliving.com<br />

COCOA/ROCKLEDGE<br />

Palace Retirement Home:<br />

965 S. Florida Ave., 321-639-0004<br />

Palm Cottages of Rockledge:<br />

3821 Sunnyside Court,<br />

321-633-1819<br />

MELBOURNE AREA<br />

Sterling House of West<br />

Melbourne I and II, a Brookdale<br />

Community: 7200 and 7300<br />

Greenboro Drive, West Melbourne,<br />

321-953-6464,<br />

brookdaleliving.com/sterlinghouse-west-melbourne-i.aspx,<br />

or 321-725-3100 or brookdale<br />

living.com/sterling-house-westmelbourne-ii.aspx<br />

Clare Bridge, a Brookdale<br />

Community: 7199 Greenboro<br />

Drive, West Melbourne, 321-951-<br />

4455; brookdaleliving.com/clarebridge-of-west-melbourne.aspx<br />

Autumn House: 7999 Spyglass<br />

Hill Road, Viera, 321-242-1006;<br />

autumnhouseflorida.com<br />

Buena Vida Estates: Life-care<br />

facility, 2129 W. New Haven<br />

Ave., West Melbourne, 321-724-<br />

0060; buenavidaestates.org<br />

The Brookshire: 85 Bulldog<br />

Blvd., Melbourne, 321-984-7966<br />

Century Oaks: 4001 Stack Blvd.,<br />

Melbourne, 321-722-4440<br />

Emeritus at Melbourne:<br />

1765 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne,<br />

321-733-7111;<br />

emeritus.com/<br />

florida/Melbourne-retirementcommunity/emeritus-melbourne<br />

The Fountains: Senior living<br />

community, 4451 Stack Blvd.,<br />

Medical Care<br />

Seniors open their presents during the Cocoa West Seniors<br />

Christmas lunch party. Seniors can take advantage of many<br />

assisted living facilities in <strong>Brevard</strong>. CRAIG BAILEY/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Melbourne, 321-984-1494;<br />

kiscoseniorliving.com/<br />

communities_fountains.asp<br />

Grand Villa Senior<br />

Living Community: 964 S.<br />

Harbor City Blvd., 321-328-8140;<br />

grandvillamelbourne.com<br />

Hibiscus Court: 540 E. Hibiscus<br />

Blvd., Melbourne, 321-345-9830;<br />

hibiscuscourtmelbourne.com<br />

Southland Suites,<br />

a Brookdale Community: 2680<br />

Croton Road, Melbourne 321-<br />

255-5443; brookdaleliving.com/<br />

southland-suites-ofmelbourne.aspx<br />

The Town Square: 1700 Wuesthoff<br />

Drive, Viera, 321-255-6030;<br />

wuesthoff.com/locations/townsquare-wuesthoff-assistedliving-viera<br />

Victoria Landing Waterfront<br />

Resort Assisted Living: 1279<br />

Houston St., Melbourne, 321-<br />

622-6730; victorialanding.com<br />

MERRITT ISLAND<br />

Angel Guardian Assisted<br />

Living: 280 Bahama Drive,<br />

321-223-8371;<br />

angelguardianinc.com<br />

Cedar Creek Life Center:<br />

4279 Judith Ave., 321-454-7768<br />

or 866-257-9290; augusthue.com/index.php/cedarcreek<br />

Courtenay Springs Village:<br />

1100 S. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

321-452-1233; courtenay<br />

springsvillage.org<br />

First Class Alternative Living<br />

Lifestyle: 2740 S. Courtenay<br />

Parkway, 321-264-6357<br />

La Casa Assisted Living:<br />

220 N. Grove St., 321-449-8880;<br />

lacasaassistedliving.com<br />

The Place at Merritt Island:<br />

535 Crockett Blvd., 321-454-<br />

2363; theplaceatmerrittisland-<br />

.com<br />

Smiles & Loving Care:<br />

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1065 Garden Road, 321-454-4624<br />

Norwood Assisted Living:<br />

325 Norwood St., 321-288-7473;<br />

norwoodalf.com<br />

Tropical Living Club 2: 320<br />

Fortenberry Road, 321-735-0399;<br />

tropicallivingclub.com<br />

PALM BAY<br />

Bethesda on Turkey Creek:<br />

2800 Fordham Road NE,<br />

321-723-3288; bethesda<br />

onturkeycreek.com<br />

Golden Wings-Darrow: 1351<br />

Darrow Road SW, 321-676-6331<br />

Golden Wings-Wendel: 3116<br />

Wendel Road SE, 321-952-6623<br />

TITUSVILLE<br />

Carriage House Assisted Living<br />

Facility: 1832 Country Club<br />

Drive, 321-383-3531;<br />

carriagehousealf.com<br />

First Class Adult Family Care<br />

Facility: 3717 Chiara Drive,<br />

321-264-6357<br />

Riverview Retirement Center:<br />

4470 S. Washington Ave.,<br />

321-383-2125<br />

Sand Point Senior Living,<br />

a Brookdale Community: 1800<br />

Harrison St., 321-383-6000;<br />

brookdaleliving.com/<br />

sand-point.aspx<br />

Titusville Towers: 405 Indian<br />

River Ave., 321-264-8965;<br />

titusvilletowers.com<br />

ADULT DAY CARE<br />

All One Family Senior Day<br />

Program: 585 N. Courtenay<br />

Parkway, Suite 101, Merritt<br />

Island, 321-453-6577;<br />

all1family4seniors.com<br />

Joe’s Club: 4676 N. Wickham<br />

Road, Melbourne. Also locations<br />

in Titusville and Micco. Specializing<br />

in Alzheimer’s and dementia<br />

care. Activities include<br />

games and music. Snacks and<br />

meals are available, 321-253-<br />

4430 or 866-JOE-CLUB;<br />

brevardalzheimers.org<br />

River’s Edge: 422 Martin Road<br />

SE, Palm Bay, 321-727-7337;<br />

daily and hourly care. Meals and<br />

snacks, recreation, music and<br />

more.<br />

Sarahcare of Melbourne:<br />

1504 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne,<br />

321-676-3460;<br />

sarahcare.com/melbourne<br />

Senior Care of <strong>Brevard</strong>:<br />

234 Willard St., Cocoa,<br />

321-631-9014; seniorcareofbrevard.com<br />

Your Second Home Adult Day<br />

Care: 3702 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island,<br />

321-986-8500<br />

Medical Care<br />

Seniors got a peek at their Christmas presents early at the Cocoa<br />

West Seniors Christmas lunch party. CRAIG BAILEY/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

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Medical Care<br />

Volunteers for Aging Matters in <strong>Brevard</strong> shop for gifts for<br />

The Reaching Out Holiday Fund. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Home Health Care<br />

Age Advantage Home Care<br />

Services: 1398 Palm Bay Road<br />

NE, Palm Bay. Private duty, nonmedical<br />

homemaker/companion<br />

services and personal, hands-on<br />

care, 321-710-9309;<br />

ageadvantagepalmbay.com<br />

Aging Matters in <strong>Brevard</strong>:<br />

3600 W. King St., Cocoa. Case<br />

management, personal care,<br />

respite, lifeline, homemaker<br />

services, Meals on Wheels;<br />

321-639-8770; agingmattersinbrevard.org<br />

Amedisys: 3962 W. Eau Gallie<br />

Blvd., Suite C, Melbourne, 321-<br />

751-1901; 3910 S. Washington<br />

Ave., Suite 208, Titusville, 321-<br />

267-7559; Skilled nursing, home<br />

health aides, hospice care, physical<br />

therapy, occupational therapy,<br />

speech therapy, psychiatric<br />

services; amedisys.com<br />

American Red Cross Space<br />

Coast chapter: 1700 Cedar St.,<br />

Rockledge. Training in CPR, first<br />

aid and automated external<br />

defibrillation equipment, certification<br />

in nursing assistant, water<br />

safety, family caregiving, babysitting<br />

training and HIV/AIDS,<br />

321-890-1002; redcross.org<br />

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Associated Home Health:<br />

3200 N. Wickham Road, Suite 4,<br />

Melbourne. Skilled nursing,<br />

physical therapy, home health<br />

aides, social workers, Medicare<br />

certified, 321-242-8228 or fax<br />

321-242-8401;<br />

associatedhomehealth.com<br />

Caregiver Services Nurse<br />

World: 1220 E. Prospect Ave.,<br />

Suite 201, Melbourne. Home<br />

nursing care and staff relief,<br />

321-722-0009; csicaregiver.com<br />

Caretenders: 3800 W. Eau Gallie<br />

Blvd., Suite 103, Melbourne;<br />

321-308-0321; almostfamily.com<br />

Comfort Keepers: 327 S.<br />

Washington Ave., Titusville,<br />

321-268-3310; Nonmedical<br />

in-home companions, homemaker<br />

and incidental transportation<br />

services; comfortkeepers.com<br />

Comforts of Home Care<br />

Associates: 517-C N. Harbor City<br />

Blvd., Melbourne, 321-255-0107;<br />

1107 S. Washington St., Titusville,<br />

321-383-8643; comfortsohc.com<br />

Cornerstone Homecare<br />

Services, 1900 S. Harbor City<br />

Blvd., Suite 231, Melbourne; home<br />

care, errand services, nursing<br />

services, companion care, adult<br />

sitter; 321-821-7793;<br />

cornerstonehomecarefl.com<br />

Dr. Jey Pillai Center for Hospice<br />

Care: 661 Eyster Blvd., Rockledge,<br />

321-637-2755. End-of-life care,<br />

pain management, grief<br />

counseling for families, spiritual<br />

support; wuesthoff.com<br />

Gentiva Health Services: 8247<br />

Devereux Drive, Suite 103, Viera,<br />

321-255-9995; 1333 Gateway<br />

Drive, Suite 1020, Melbourne,<br />

Medical Care<br />

A Titusville senior accepts a lunch delivered by Robert Filichia with the Kiwanis Club Meals on Wheels<br />

program. Seniors can take advantage of many health services. CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

321-725-4799. Nursing, physical<br />

therapy, assistance with activities<br />

of daily living, wound care and<br />

IV therapy. Specialties in<br />

orthopedics, cardiopulmonary and<br />

balance disorders; gentiva.com<br />

Granny Nannies: 1900 S. Harbor<br />

City Blvd., Suite 300, Melbourne,<br />

321-984-0655; grannynannies.com<br />

Health First Home Care: 200 S.<br />

Courtenay Parkway, Merritt<br />

Island, 321-434-5909; 1912 Dairy<br />

Road, Melbourne, 321-434-7300;<br />

1623 U.S. 1, Suite A1, Sebastian,<br />

772-589-1930; health-first.org<br />

Health First Private Duty:220 S.<br />

See HOME HEALTH, Page 57<br />

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Home health<br />

Continued from Page 55<br />

Courtenay Parkway, Suite C,<br />

Merritt Island. Private duty, skilled<br />

nurses, sitters and custodial home<br />

health care, 321-459-1804;<br />

health-first.org<br />

Home Aid of Florida: Errands,<br />

shopping, cleaning, organizing,<br />

companionship, appointments<br />

and more, 321-480-7369;<br />

homeaidesimplifies.com<br />

Hospice of Health First: 1900<br />

Dairy Road, Melbourne,<br />

321-952-0494. Home health care,<br />

grief support and social workers<br />

for the terminally ill and their<br />

families, inpatient Hospice House<br />

in Palm Bay; health-first.org<br />

Hospice of St. Francis: 1250-B<br />

Grumman Place, Titusville, and<br />

4875 N. Wickham Road, Suite 104,<br />

Melbourne; 321-269-4240.<br />

Personal care, skilled nursing,<br />

home health aides, counseling,<br />

social workers for the terminally<br />

ill and their families;<br />

hospiceofstfrancis.com<br />

Maxim Healthcare Services:<br />

1990 W. New Haven Ave., Suite<br />

105, Melbourne, 321-951-0011.<br />

Skilled nursing, companion<br />

services/assistance, care<br />

around-the-clock, IV therapies,<br />

wound care; email<br />

Melbourne@maxhealth.com;<br />

maximhomecare.com/<br />

WestMelbourne_Homecare_<br />

244.aspx<br />

Meals on Wheels and Seniors<br />

at Lunch: 321-639-8770<br />

A Moment’s Notice Health<br />

Care: 989 37th Place, Vero Beach,<br />

home health care for South<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>, 772-589-7429;<br />

amnhc.com<br />

Nationwide Wheelchair Lifts:<br />

1536 Cypress Ave., Melbourne,<br />

321-255-5549<br />

NHC Homecare: 2395 N.<br />

Courtenay Parkway, Suite 101,<br />

Merritt Island, 321-459-9111<br />

Nurse-On-Call: 7332 Office Park<br />

Place, Suite 201, 321-984-0223.<br />

Skilled nursing, physical therapy,<br />

occupational and speech therapy,<br />

medical social services and home<br />

health aides, specialty oncology,<br />

wound care, orthopedic and<br />

rehabilitation programs, Medicare<br />

certified; nurseoncallfl.com<br />

Infusion Partners: 1600 Sarno<br />

Road, Suite 10, Melbourne,<br />

888-420-1690. Home infusion,<br />

respiratory, nutritional services;<br />

infusionpartners.com<br />

Parrish Home Health: 830<br />

Century Medical Drive, Suite A,<br />

Titusville, 321-268-6275. Skilled<br />

nursing; physical, occupational<br />

and speech therapy; social<br />

worker; home health aide;<br />

parrishmed.com<br />

Family Home Health Services:<br />

2295 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite C,<br />

Melbourne, 321-752-4495. Skilled<br />

nursing; physical, occupational<br />

and speech therapy; social<br />

services; home health aides;<br />

fhhs.us<br />

ResCare Homecare: 635 S.<br />

Wickham Road, Unit 204,<br />

West Melbourne, 321-676-5088.<br />

Private duty, skilled nurses,<br />

custodial home health care;<br />

rescarehomecare.com<br />

Seniors Assistance Program:<br />

3600 W. King St., Cocoa.<br />

Short-term homemaker and<br />

respite care, home-improvement<br />

program for seniors 60 and older<br />

who own and live in their home,<br />

321-631-2744<br />

Senior Partner Care Services:<br />

8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera.<br />

Helps seniors live safely and<br />

independently at home,<br />

321-253-6336;<br />

seniorpartnercare.com<br />

Suncrest Omni Home Care: 780<br />

S. Apollo Blvd. Suite 106,<br />

Melbourne, 321-752-9292;<br />

omnihha.com<br />

Sunflower House: 777 E. Merritt<br />

Island Causeway, Suite 201.<br />

Volunteer, nonprofit senior<br />

resource center at Merritt Square<br />

Mall, 321-452-4341<br />

Visiting Angels: 474 N. Harbor<br />

City Blvd., Melbourne. Part- or<br />

full-time in-home care,<br />

321-953-8730; visitingangels.com<br />

Visiting Nurse Association,<br />

Space Coast: 1600 Sarno Road,<br />

Suite 201, Melbourne. Acute,<br />

chronic and cardiac care;<br />

orthopedic and elder care<br />

services; clinical specialists;<br />

physical, speech and occupational<br />

therapy; companions,<br />

transportation, 321-752-7550;<br />

vnatc.com<br />

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care:<br />

4450 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite<br />

250, Melbourne, 321-751-6671;<br />

323 S. Washington Ave., Titusville,<br />

321-751-6671; 2431 Taylor St.,<br />

Mims, 321-267-2051. Physical,<br />

spiritual, emotional support for<br />

life-limiting illnesses; vitas.com<br />

Wuesthoff Homecare: 8060<br />

Spyglass Hill Road, Viera,<br />

321-253-2200. Helps homebound<br />

patients recovering from<br />

hospitalization become<br />

independent.<br />

Wuesthoff <strong>Brevard</strong> Hospice<br />

and Palliative Care: 8060<br />

Spyglass Hill Road, Viera.<br />

Terminally ill care, grief support,<br />

nursing, home health aides,<br />

321-253-2222.<br />

Medical Care<br />

Top: "Stuart," a veteran therapy dog, has done his share of<br />

cheering people up. He was working with Hospice of Health First<br />

at the <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> TRIAD SeniorFest. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Below: Bob Truett plays pool at the North <strong>Brevard</strong> Senior Center at<br />

909 Lane Avenue, in Titusville. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

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Mental Health Agencies<br />

Medical Care<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Outpatient<br />

Alternative Treatment: 1127<br />

South Patrick Drive, Satellite<br />

Beach, 321-773-1111. B.O.A.T. is a<br />

state-licensed drug and alcohol<br />

program offering DUI group and<br />

individual therapy, adolescent and<br />

adult substance abuse, adolescent<br />

behavioral problems, dysfunctional<br />

family/adults, anger management<br />

and mental health services;<br />

brevardoutpatient.com<br />

Circles of Care: 400 E. Sheridan<br />

Road, Melbourne, 321-722-5200;<br />

1770 Cedar St., Rockledge,<br />

321-890-1500; 6700 S. U.S. 1,<br />

Titusville, 321-269-4590; 2020<br />

Commerce Drive, Melbourne,<br />

321-952-6000. Clinic at Sheridan<br />

Oaks (psychiatric treatment center)<br />

and Twin Rivers (chemical<br />

dependency treatment center),<br />

both at 400 E. Sheridan Road,<br />

321-722-5200; circlesofcare.org<br />

Circles of Care Children’s Crisis<br />

Stabilization Unit: is also at 400<br />

E. Sheridan Rd. Additional facilities<br />

are at Harbor Pines at 880<br />

Airport Rd., Melbourne 321-914-<br />

0650; outreach office, 4050 W.<br />

Eau Gallie Blvd., 321-752-3100;<br />

Cedar Village at 1770 Cedar St.,<br />

Rockledge, 321-890-1555; community<br />

support services at 2000<br />

Commerce Drive, Melbourne,<br />

321-676-6650.<br />

Cocoa Specialized Therapeutic<br />

Group Home: 225 N. Burnett<br />

Road, Cocoa; Early childhood and<br />

school readiness program;<br />

devereuxfl.org<br />

Crosswinds Youth Services:<br />

1407 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa. Provides<br />

services and programs for youth<br />

and their families. Crisis-intervention<br />

counseling, short-term residential<br />

care, independent-living<br />

program, day treatment, Safe<br />

Place program, 321-452-0800;<br />

crosswindsyouthservices.org<br />

Devereux Florida: Psychiatric<br />

services for children, adolescents<br />

and families, developmental<br />

disability treatment, foster care,<br />

residential treatment.<br />

Dual Diagnosis Center: 8000<br />

Devereux Drive, Viera, 321-242-<br />

9100. Outpatient services and<br />

foster care program: 1600 Sarno<br />

Road, Suite 214, Melbourne,<br />

321-752-3111.<br />

Episcopal Counseling Center:<br />

414 Pine St., Titusville, 800-544-<br />

1817; 50 W. Strawbridge Ave.,<br />

Melbourne, 800-544-1817; Orlando,<br />

800-544-1817; ecc1021.com<br />

Family Advocacy Office at<br />

Patrick Air Force Base: 1380 S.<br />

Patrick Drive. Treatment services<br />

Melbourne’s Libby Donoghue is the executive director of 2-1-1 <strong>Brevard</strong> Inc., in Rockledge, which<br />

provides crisis lines, information and 24-hour referrals. CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

for military families, 321-494-8171.<br />

Family Counseling Center<br />

of <strong>Brevard</strong>: 725 DeLeon Ave.,<br />

Titusville; 840 <strong>Brevard</strong> Ave.,<br />

Rockledge; 4880 Stack Blvd.,<br />

Melbourne. Alcohol and drug<br />

services, counseling, case management,<br />

consumer credit counseling,<br />

321-632-5792; fccbrevard.com<br />

Salvation Army Domestic<br />

Violence Program: Counseling,<br />

shelter, supervised visitation,<br />

domestic-abuse hot line, 9-1-1 cell<br />

phone program, 321-631-2764;<br />

salvationarmyncbrevard.org<br />

Serene Harbor Domestic<br />

Violence Shelter: Counseling,<br />

outreach groups, shelter, 24-hour<br />

hot line at 321-726-8282; sereneharbor.org<br />

Space Coast Counseling<br />

Center: 3880 S. Washington Ave.,<br />

Suite 153, Titusville. Outpatient<br />

therapy and counseling, 321-267-<br />

2228.<br />

Specialized Treatment Education<br />

and Prevention Services:<br />

803-A N. Fiske Blvd., Cocoa,<br />

321-637-7730; 1751 Sarno Road,<br />

Suite 1, Melbourne, 321-775-1517,<br />

2400 S. Hopkins Ave., Suite J,<br />

Titusville, 321-607-5082. Inpatient<br />

and outpatient treatment for<br />

substance abusers; flsteps.org<br />

Survivors of Homicide Program:<br />

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson<br />

Way, Building D, Viera. Crisis<br />

counseling, grief support,<br />

advocacy and information,<br />

321-617-7555.<br />

The Scott Center for Autism<br />

Treatment: 150 W. University<br />

Blvd., Melbourne; Behavioral<br />

services for children and young<br />

adults with autism, diagnostics,<br />

and individual and family therapy,<br />

free monthly workshops, and<br />

social skills, 321-674-8106;<br />

thescottcenter.org<br />

2-1-1 <strong>Brevard</strong> Inc: Crisis lines,<br />

information and 24-hour referrals,<br />

2-1-1 or 321-631-9290;<br />

211brevard.org<br />

Vietnam and All Veterans<br />

of <strong>Brevard</strong> Assistance Center:<br />

Veterans Transitional Facility,<br />

700 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne,<br />

321-409-8167; vietnamandall<br />

veteransofbrevard.com<br />

Women’s Center: 1425 Aurora<br />

Road, Melbourne, 321-242-3110.<br />

Women’s Center North: 725 DeLeon<br />

Ave., Titusville, 321-607-6811.<br />

Services for victims of crime, domestic<br />

violence and sexual assault;<br />

womenscenterinbrevard.org<br />

SUPPORT GROUPS<br />

Cancer Care Centers of <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Cancer: Meets first Friday at<br />

noon, 1430 S. Pine St., Melbourne;<br />

second Friday at noon, 215 Cone<br />

Road, Merritt Island, and third<br />

Friday at noon, 13050 US 1, Sebastian;<br />

light lunch provided; RSVP<br />

321-426-5145; additional support<br />

groups at other locations<br />

throughout <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />

Pet Grief: Meets 7 p.m.-8 p.m.<br />

the first Thursday of every month<br />

at the Lutheran Church of the<br />

Resurrection, 525 Minutemen<br />

Causeway, Cocoa Beach; 321-693-<br />

2377, petgriefsupport.com<br />

Pregnancy Resources, Inc.:<br />

Volunteer training for compassionate<br />

women with a desire to<br />

support women and families<br />

facing an unexpected pregnancy.<br />

Daytime and evening volunteer<br />

hours available. 165 N. Babcock<br />

Street, Melbourne 321-752-5540;<br />

melbournepri.com<br />

Step-parenting Support-<br />

Stepping Stones: Assist stepparents<br />

in navigating their new<br />

roles. Group meets Wednesdays<br />

from 10-11 a.m. at Ascend Counseling<br />

& Wellness, S. Babcock St.,<br />

Melbourne, 321-821-4410.<br />

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Public<br />

Schools<br />

Schools<br />

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy held its graduation ceremony at the school in the Scott Center. At the end of the ceremony, students<br />

gathered in the courtyard and threw their caps in the air as a final hurrah. MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

To register a child in <strong>Brevard</strong> Public<br />

Schools, residents need the child’s<br />

birth certificate or similar age<br />

verification document, residency<br />

verification, immunization records<br />

and proof of a medical checkup<br />

within the past 12 months and<br />

academic history (last report cards,<br />

withdrawal form or transcripts).<br />

For more information, call the<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> School District’s<br />

administrative offices at 321-633-<br />

1000, ext. 500.<br />

Visit brevardschools.org for<br />

lunch menus, calendars, school<br />

board meeting minutes, job listings<br />

and links to school home pages.<br />

The following is a list of public<br />

schools and enrollment figures as<br />

of Jan. 15 for each of the school<br />

district’s administrative areas.<br />

Grades: The state assigns letter<br />

grades to all public schools based<br />

on their performance on the Florida<br />

Comprehensive Assessment Test<br />

as part of the governor’s “A-Plus<br />

Plan” for education.<br />

NORTH BREVARD<br />

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS<br />

Apollo, 3085 Knox McRae Drive,<br />

Titusville, 321-267-7890; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 799.<br />

Atlantis, 7300 Briggs Ave., Cocoa,<br />

321-633-6143; Grade B,<br />

Enrollment 558.<br />

Challenger 7, 6135 Rena Drive,<br />

Cocoa, 321-636-5801; Grade B,<br />

Enrollment 498.<br />

Coquina, 850 Knox McRae Drive,<br />

Titusville, 321-264-3060; Grade B,<br />

Enrollment 559.<br />

Enterprise, 7000 Enterprise Road,<br />

Cocoa, 321-633-3434; Grade B,<br />

Enrollment 562.<br />

Imperial Estates, 900 Imperial<br />

Estates Lane, Titusville, 321-267-<br />

1773; Grade B, Enrollment 640.<br />

Mims, 2582 U.S. 1, Mims, 321-264-<br />

3020; Grade B, Enrollment 599.<br />

Oak Park, 3395 Dairy Road,<br />

Titusville, 321-269-3252; Grade B,<br />

Enrollment 828.<br />

Pinewood, 3707 Old Dixie<br />

Highway, Mims, 321-269-4530;<br />

Grade B, Enrollment 426.<br />

MIDDLE SCHOOLS<br />

Andrew Jackson, 1515 Knox<br />

McRae Drive, Titusville, 321-269-<br />

1812; Grade A, Enrollment 548.<br />

James Madison, 3375 Dairy Road,<br />

Titusville, 321-264-3120; Grade C,<br />

Enrollment 496.<br />

HIGH SCHOOLS<br />

Astronaut, 800 War Eagle Blvd.,<br />

Titusville, 321-264-3000; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 1,114.<br />

Space Coast Jr./Sr., 6150 Banyan<br />

St., Cocoa, 321-638-0750; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 1,486.<br />

Titusville, 150 Terrier Trail,<br />

Titusville, 321-264-3100; Grade B,<br />

Enrollment 1,285.<br />

CENTRAL BREVARD<br />

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS<br />

Audubon, 1201 N. Banana River<br />

Drive, Merritt Island, 321-452-2085;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 662.<br />

Cambridge Magnet, 200<br />

Cambridge Drive, Cocoa, 321-633-<br />

3550; Grade B, Enrollment 623.<br />

Endeavour Magnet, 905<br />

Pineda St., Cocoa, 321-633-3545;<br />

Grade F, Enrollment 833.<br />

Fairglen, 201 Indian Trail,<br />

Cocoa, 321-631-1993; Grade B,<br />

Enrollment 741.<br />

Golfview Magnet, 1530 S. Fiske<br />

Blvd., Rockledge, 321-633-3570;<br />

Grade B, Enrollment 657.<br />

Hans Christian Andersen, 3011 S.<br />

Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, 321-633-<br />

3610; Grade B, Enrollment 764.<br />

Lewis Carroll, 1 Skyline Blvd.,<br />

Merritt Island, 321-452-1234; Grade<br />

A, Enrollment 641.<br />

Manatee, 3425 Viera Blvd.,<br />

Melbourne, 321-433-0050;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 840.<br />

MILA, 288 W. Merritt Ave.,<br />

Merritt Island, 321-454-1070; Grade<br />

C, Enrollment 506.<br />

Ralph M. Williams Jr., 1700 Clubhouse<br />

Drive, Rockledge, 321-617-<br />

7700; Grade A, Enrollment 543.<br />

Robert L. Stevenson Elementary<br />

School of the Arts, 1450 Martin<br />

Blvd., Merritt Island, 321-454-3550;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 486.<br />

Saturn, 880 Range Road, Cocoa,<br />

321-633-3535; Grade B, Enrollment<br />

759.<br />

Tropical, 885 S. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island, 321-454-1080;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 680.<br />

MIDDLE SCHOOLS<br />

Edgewood Jr./Sr., 180 E. Merritt<br />

Ave., Merritt Island, 321-454-1030;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 926.<br />

John F. Kennedy, 2100 S. Fiske<br />

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Schools<br />

Continued from Page 61<br />

Blvd., Rockledge, 321-633-3500;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 636.<br />

Ronald McNair Magnet, 1 Challenger<br />

Drive, Rockledge, 321-633-<br />

3630; Grade B, Enrollment 481.<br />

Thomas Jefferson, 1275 S. Courtenay<br />

Parkway, Merritt Island,<br />

321-453-5154; Grade A, Enrollment<br />

548.<br />

HIGH SCHOOLS<br />

Cocoa, 2000 Tiger Trail, Cocoa,<br />

321-632-5300; Grade B, Enrollment<br />

1,442.<br />

Edgewood Jr./Sr., 180 E. Merritt<br />

Ave., Merritt Island, 321-454-1030;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 926.<br />

Merritt Island, 100 E. Mustang<br />

Way, Merritt Island, 321-454-1000;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 1,509.<br />

Rockledge, 220 Raider Road,<br />

Rockledge, 321-636-3711; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 1,355.<br />

Suntree, 900 Jordan Blass Drive,<br />

Melbourne, 321-242-6480;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 623.<br />

Surfside, 475 Cassia Blvd.,<br />

Satellite Beach, 321-773-2818;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 391.<br />

Theodore Roosevelt, 1400<br />

Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa<br />

Beach, 321-868-6660; Grade B,<br />

Enrollment 411.<br />

MIDDLE SCHOOLS<br />

Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr., 1500 Minutemen<br />

Causeway, 321-783-1776;<br />

Grade B, Enrollment 1,140.<br />

DeLaura, 300 Jackson Ave.,<br />

Satellite Beach, 321-773-7581;<br />

Grade B, Enrollment 735.<br />

Hoover, 2000 Hawk Haven Drive,<br />

Indialantic, 321-727-1611;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 550.<br />

Johnson, 2155 Croton Road,<br />

Melbourne, 321-242-6430;<br />

Grade C, Enrollment 792.<br />

West Shore Jr./Sr., 250 Wild Cat<br />

Alley, Melbourne, 321-242-4730;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 953.<br />

Schools<br />

West Shore Jr./Sr. High<br />

School in Melbourne<br />

held its 2013 prom last<br />

April in the Black Box<br />

Theater at the King<br />

Center for the<br />

Performing Arts. The<br />

theme was "Alice in<br />

Wonderland."<br />

TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

MID-SOUTH/CENTRAL<br />

BEACHES<br />

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS<br />

Cape View, 8440 N. Rosalind Ave.,<br />

Cape Canaveral, 321-784-0284;<br />

Grade B, Enrollment 360.<br />

Croton, 1449 Croton Road,<br />

Melbourne, 321-259-3818;<br />

Grade B, Enrollment 663.<br />

Dr. W.J. Creel, 2000 Glenwood<br />

Drive, Melbourne, 321-259-3233;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 945.<br />

Freedom 7 School of International<br />

Studies, 400 Fourth St. S.,<br />

Cocoa Beach, 321-868-6610; Grade<br />

A, Enrollment 402.<br />

Harbor City, 1377 Sarno Road,<br />

Melbourne, 321-254-5534; Grade B,<br />

Enrollment 473.<br />

Longleaf, 4290 N. Wickham Road,<br />

Melbourne, 321-242-4700; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 612.<br />

Ocean Breeze, 1101 Cheyenne<br />

Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, 321-<br />

779-2040; Grade A, Enrollment 541.<br />

Quest, 8751 Trafford Drive, Melbourne,<br />

321-242-1411; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 720.<br />

Roy Allen, 2601 Fountainhead<br />

Blvd., Melbourne, 321-242-6450;<br />

Grade B, Enrollment 596.<br />

Sabal, 1401 Wickham Road, Melbourne,<br />

321-254-7261; Grade C,<br />

Enrollment 618.<br />

Sea Park, 300 Sea Park Blvd.,<br />

Satellite Beach, 321-779-2050;<br />

Grade B, Enrollment 330.<br />

Sherwood, 2541 Post Road, Melbourne,<br />

321-254-6424;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 553.<br />

Spessard L. Holland, 50 Holland<br />

Court, Satellite Beach, 321-773-<br />

7591; Grade A, Enrollment 407.<br />

HIGH SCHOOLS<br />

Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr., 1500 Minutemen<br />

Causeway, 321-783-1776;<br />

Grade B, Enrollment 1,140.<br />

Eau Gallie, 1400 Commodore<br />

Blvd., Melbourne, 32935, 321-242-<br />

6400; Grade B, Enrollment 1,643.<br />

Satellite, 300 Scorpion Court,<br />

Satellite Beach, 321-779-2000;<br />

Grade B, Enrollment 1,264.<br />

Viera, 6103 Stadium Parkway,<br />

321-632-1770; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 1,979.<br />

West Shore Jr./Sr., 250 Wild Cat<br />

Alley, Melbourne, 321-242-4730;<br />

Grade A, Enrollment 953.<br />

SOUTH BREVARD<br />

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS<br />

Christa McAuliffe, 155 Del<br />

Mundo St. NW, Palm Bay, 321-768-<br />

0465; Grade C, Enrollment 755.<br />

Columbia, 1225 Waco Blvd. SE,<br />

Palm Bay, 321-676-1319; Grade C,<br />

Enrollment 612.<br />

Discovery, 1275 Glendale Ave.<br />

NW, Palm Bay, 321-951-4920; Grade<br />

C, Enrollment 727.<br />

Gemini, 2100 Oak St., Melbourne<br />

Beach, 321-727-3090; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 509.<br />

Indialantic, 1050 N. Palm Ave.,<br />

Indialantic, 321-723-2811; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 766.<br />

John F. Turner, 3175 Jupiter Blvd.<br />

SE, Palm Bay, 321-676-5700; Grade<br />

B, Enrollment 719.<br />

Jupiter, 950 Tupelo Road SW, Palm<br />

Bay, 321-952-5990; Grade C, Enrollment<br />

823.<br />

Lockmar, 525 Pepper St. NE, Palm<br />

Bay, 321-676-3730; Grade B, Enrollment<br />

762.<br />

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Schools<br />

Los Angeles magician Collins Key, 17, a big hit on NBC's "America's<br />

Got Talent,” snaps photos with members of the Eau Gallie High<br />

yearbook staff while visiting the classroom. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Meadowlane Intermediate,<br />

2700 Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne,<br />

321-722-5539; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 885.<br />

Meadowlane Primary,<br />

2800 Wingate Blvd., West Melbourne,<br />

321-723-6354; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 781.<br />

Palm Bay, 1200 Allamanda Road<br />

NE, 321-723-1055; Grade B, Enrollment<br />

843.<br />

Port Malabar, 301 Pioneer Ave.<br />

NE, Palm Bay, 321-725-0070; Grade<br />

B, Enrollment 762.<br />

Riviera, 351 Riviera Drive NE, Palm<br />

Bay, 321-676-4237; Grade C,<br />

Enrollment 717.<br />

Sunrise, 1651 Mara Loma Blvd.,<br />

Palm Bay, 321-674-6145; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 740.<br />

University Park, 500 W. University<br />

Blvd., Melbourne, 321-723-2566;<br />

Grade D, Enrollment 664.<br />

West Melbourne Elementary<br />

School for Science,<br />

2255 Meadowlane Ave., West<br />

Melbourne, 321-956-5040; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 548.<br />

Westside, 2175 DeGroodt Road<br />

SW, Palm Bay, 321-956-5050; Grade<br />

B, Enrollment 802.<br />

MIDDLE SCHOOLS<br />

Central, 2600 Wingate Blvd., West<br />

Melbourne, 321-722-4150; Grade B,<br />

Enrollment 1,255.<br />

Southwest, 451 Eldron Blvd. SE,<br />

Palm Bay, 321-952-5800; Grade C,<br />

Enrollment 947.<br />

Stone, 1101 E. University Blvd.,<br />

Melbourne, 321-723-0741; Grade C,<br />

Enrollment 807.<br />

HIGH SCHOOLS<br />

Bayside, 1901 DeGroodt Road SW,<br />

Palm Bay, 321-956-5000; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 1,576.<br />

Heritage, 2351 Malabar Road NW,<br />

Palm Bay, 321-722-4178; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 1,788.<br />

Melbourne, 74 Bulldog Blvd.,<br />

321-952-5880; Grade A, Enrollment<br />

1,983.<br />

Palm Bay, 101 Pirate Lane, Melbourne,<br />

321-952-5900; Grade A,<br />

Enrollment 1,518.<br />

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Private Schools<br />

Schools<br />

NORTH BREVARD<br />

Lake Fern Montessori<br />

Academy, 257 Aguinaldo Ave.,<br />

Titusville, 321-268-3365; age 2<br />

through eighth grade;<br />

lakefernmontessori.com<br />

Park Avenue Christian Academy,<br />

2600 S. Park Ave., Titusville;<br />

321-267-1871; pre-K through<br />

eighth grade; pacacademy.org<br />

St. Teresa Catholic School, 207<br />

Ojibway Ave., Titusville; 321-267-<br />

1643; pre-K through eighth grade;<br />

stteresa-titusville.org<br />

Temple Christian School, 1400<br />

N. U.S. 1, Titusville; 321-269-2837;<br />

K through 12th grade;<br />

templebc.net<br />

CENTRAL BREVARD<br />

Atlantic Inclusive Academy,<br />

825 Forrest Ave., Suite 105, Cocoa,<br />

321-638-0040; first through 12th<br />

grade; atlanticinclusiveacademy-<br />

.com<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Adventist Christian<br />

Academy, 1500 Cox Road, Cocoa,<br />

321-636-2551; pre-K through<br />

eighth grade<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Private Academy, 508<br />

S. Plumosa St., Merritt Island,<br />

321-459-3466; seventh through<br />

12th grade; brevardprivate<br />

academy.com<br />

Calvary Chapel Christian<br />

School, 3500 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island, 321-459-2900;<br />

pre-k through third grade; ccmerrittisland.org<br />

Divine Mercy Catholic Academy,<br />

1940 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island, 321-452-0263;<br />

pre-K through eighth grade,<br />

dmccs.org<br />

Grace United Methodist Preschool,<br />

65 Needle Blvd., Merritt<br />

Island; 321-452-4484; ages 2 to 5;<br />

gracemethodistmi.com<br />

KLD Learning Center, 5995 N.<br />

Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island,<br />

321-454-7333, kindergarten<br />

through 12th grade; kldkids.org<br />

Merritt Island Christian<br />

School, 140 Magnolia Ave., Merritt<br />

Island; 321-453-2710; preschool<br />

through 12th grade;<br />

micscougars.com<br />

Our Saviour’s Catholic School,<br />

5301 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa<br />

Beach, 321-783-2330; pre-K<br />

through eighth grade;<br />

oursaviour school.org<br />

Rockledge Christian School,<br />

2175 S. Fiske Blvd.; 321-632-6966;<br />

pre-K through eighth grade;<br />

rcswarriors.org<br />

Rockledge Presbyterian<br />

School, 921 Rockledge Drive,<br />

A colorful Aloha theme welcomed students back to school at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic in<br />

Indialantic. Members of the Space Coast Hula School of Melbourne turned out to lead some 240<br />

students, parents and teachers in Hawaiian-style dancing. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

321-632-3343; ages 1 through VPK;<br />

rockledgepresbyterianschool.com<br />

St. Mark’s Episcopal Academy,<br />

2 Church St., Cocoa; 321-639-5771;<br />

age 3 through sixth grade;<br />

stmarksacademy.org<br />

St. Mary’s Catholic School, 1152<br />

Seminole Drive, Rockledge,<br />

321-636-4208; pre-K through<br />

eighth grade; stmarys-school.org<br />

Space Coast Christian Academy,<br />

1950 Michigan Ave., Cocoa,<br />

321-636-0883; pre-K through 12th<br />

grade<br />

Trinity Lutheran School, 1330 S.<br />

Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, 321-636-<br />

5431; pre-K through eighth grade;<br />

trinity-rockledge.org<br />

SOUTH BREVARD<br />

Ascension Catholic School,<br />

2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne,<br />

321-254-1595; pre-K<br />

through eighth grade;<br />

ascension catholicsch.org<br />

Bethany Christian School, 1100<br />

Dorchester Ave., West Melbourne,<br />

321-727-2038; pre-K1 through<br />

12th grade; bcsmelbourne.com<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Montessori School,<br />

1130 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite<br />

Beach, 321-773-5437; age 2<br />

through kindergarten;<br />

brevard montessori.com<br />

Calvary Chapel Academy, 2955<br />

Minton Road, West Melbourne,<br />

321-729-9922; preschool through<br />

eighth grade; ccamelb. com<br />

Community Christian School,<br />

1616 Ferndale Ave., Melbourne,<br />

321-259-1590; kindergarten<br />

through 12th grade;<br />

ccsmelbourne.com<br />

Country Day for Children Montessori,<br />

1281 S. Wickham Road,<br />

West Melbourne; 321-951-8005;<br />

age 18 months through kindergarten;<br />

cdaymontessori.com<br />

Covenant Christian School, 720<br />

Emerson Drive NE, Palm Bay;<br />

321-727-2661; VPK to 12th grade;<br />

ccslions.org<br />

Diamond Community School,<br />

2575 Doreatha Fields Ave., Palm<br />

Bay, 321-727-9436; kindergarten<br />

through 12th grade; diamondcommunityschool.com<br />

Indian Harbour Montessori<br />

Elementary, 1230 Banana River<br />

Drive, Indian Harbour Beach,<br />

321-777-1480; age 18 months<br />

through sixth grade;<br />

ihmontessori.com<br />

Faith Fellowship Academy,<br />

2820 Business Center Blvd., Melbourne,<br />

321-259-7200; infants<br />

through kindergarten;<br />

ffacademy.org<br />

Florida Air Academy, 1950 S.<br />

Academy Drive, Melbourne, 321-<br />

723-3211; sixth through 12th<br />

grade; flair.com<br />

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic<br />

School, 3060 N. Hwy. A1A, Indialantic,<br />

321-773-1630; pre-K3<br />

through eighth grade; hnj.org/<br />

school<br />

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy,<br />

Lower School, 50 W. Strawbridge<br />

Ave., Melbourne, 321-723-<br />

8323, age 3 through sixth grade;<br />

Upper School, 5625 Holy Trinity<br />

Drive, Melbourne, 321-723-8323,<br />

seventh through 12th grade;<br />

htacademy.org<br />

Melbourne Central Catholic<br />

High School, 100 E. Florida Ave.,<br />

Melbourne, 321-727-0793; ninth<br />

through 12th grade;<br />

melbournecc.org<br />

New Covenant School, 1990 W.<br />

New Haven Ave., Suite 306/307,<br />

Melbourne, 321-724-9603; kindergarten<br />

through 12th grade;<br />

newcovenantschool.com<br />

New Hope Lutheran Academy,<br />

870 Hollywood Blvd., West Melbourne,<br />

321-768-1500; kindergarten<br />

through eight grade; schoolmelbourne.com<br />

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic<br />

School, 420 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne,<br />

321-723-3631; pre-K<br />

through eighth grade;<br />

ollmelbourne.org<br />

Rockledge Montessori, 3260<br />

Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, 321-639-<br />

2266; ages 1 through 6; rockledgemontessori.com<br />

St. Joseph Catholic School,<br />

5320 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay,<br />

321-723-8866; pre-K through<br />

eighth grade; st-joe-school.org<br />

Suntree Montessori, 2990 Business<br />

Center Blvd., Melbourne,<br />

321-254-7500; preschool and<br />

kindergarten;<br />

suntreemontessori.com<br />

Wade Christian Academy, 4300<br />

N. Wickham Road, Melbourne,<br />

321-259-6788; K4 through 12th;<br />

wadechristian.org<br />

West Melbourne Christian<br />

Academy, 3150 Milwaukee Ave.,<br />

West Melbourne, 321-725-3743;<br />

pre-K4 through 12th grade; newhopesanctuary.com<br />

EDUCATIONAL<br />

RESOURCES<br />

The Knowledge Exchange, 5151<br />

Babcock St., Palm Bay; 321-473-<br />

8998 or theknowledge<br />

exchange.com<br />

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Schools<br />

Charter Schools<br />

Odyssey Charter School in Palm Bay is rated one of the best schools in the county. It has expanded to a second campus for Odyssey<br />

Charter School Jr./Sr. High School Upper Campus and Preparatory Charter School. The VPK class is based on the Montessori program.<br />

MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Campus Charter School:<br />

3815 Curtis Blvd., Port St.<br />

John, 321-633-8234. Kindergarten<br />

through sixth<br />

grades. Enrollment: 140.<br />

FCAT grade: B<br />

Educational Horizons<br />

Charter School: 1281 S.<br />

Wickham Road, West<br />

Melbourne, 321-729-0786.<br />

Kindergarten through<br />

sixth grades. Enrollment:<br />

98. FCAT grade unavailable;<br />

educational<br />

horizons.net.<br />

Imagine Schools of<br />

West Melbourne: 3355<br />

Imagine Way, 321-768-<br />

6200. Pre-kindergarten<br />

through sixth grades.<br />

Enrollment: 187. FCAT<br />

grade D; imagineschoolsatwestmelbourne.com<br />

Odyssey Charter School<br />

(lower campus): 1755<br />

Eldron Blvd. SE, Palm Bay,<br />

321-733-0442. Pre-kindergarten<br />

through sixth<br />

grades. Enrollment: 900.<br />

FCAT grade: A;<br />

odysseycharterschool.com<br />

Odyssey Charter School<br />

(upper campus): 1350<br />

Wyoming Drive, SE, Palm<br />

Bay, 321-345-4117. Sixth<br />

grade honors through<br />

ninth grade. Enrollment:<br />

300. FCAT grade: A;<br />

odysseycharterschool.com<br />

Odyssey Preparatory<br />

Charter School: 1350<br />

Wyoming Drive, SE, Palm<br />

Bay, 321-345-4117<br />

Kindergarten-6th grade;<br />

odysseycharterschool.com<br />

Palm Bay Academy<br />

Charter School: 2112<br />

Palm Bay Road, traditional<br />

kindergarten through<br />

fifth grades, 321-984-2710.<br />

1450 Troutman Blvd.,<br />

immersion kindergarten<br />

through fifth grades,<br />

321-723-4218. 635 Community<br />

College Parkway,<br />

sixth through eighth<br />

grades, 321-726-9005.<br />

Enrollment: 500. FCAT<br />

grade: A;<br />

palmbayacademy.org.<br />

Royal Palm Charter:<br />

7145 Babcock St. SE, Palm<br />

Bay 321-723-0650. Kindergarten<br />

through eighth<br />

grades. Enrollment: 343;<br />

FCAT grade: B; royalpalmcharter.com<br />

Sculptor Charter<br />

School: 1301 Armstrong<br />

Drive, Titusville, 321-264-<br />

4000. Pre-kindergarten<br />

through eighth grades.<br />

Enrollment: 600.<br />

FCAT grade: A;<br />

sculptorcharter.org<br />

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Colleges and Universities<br />

Schools<br />

Florida Tech’s first football season attracted solid crowds at Palm Bay High’s stadium, which was upgraded to college standards in<br />

advance of the Panthers’ inaugural season. Florida Tech, under coach Steve Englehart, went 5-7, including a bowl victory in the ECAC<br />

Futures Bowl in Philippi, W. Va. Florida Tech recently added 18 recruits on National Signing Day. CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Barry University: 445 Challenger<br />

Road, Suite 109, Cape Canaveral,<br />

321-703-0162; barry.edu. Melbourne<br />

campus at 1333 Gateway<br />

Drive, Suites 1018-1019, 321-409-<br />

5553. The Catholic university<br />

offers four-year degrees in professional<br />

studies, liberal studies and<br />

science and information technology.<br />

Eastern Florida State College:<br />

1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa (main<br />

campus); 3865 N. Wickham Road,<br />

Melbourne; 1311 U.S. Highway 1,<br />

Titusville; 250 Community College<br />

Parkway, Palm Bay; 321-632-1111.<br />

easternflorida.edu. About 30,000<br />

students take classes each year.<br />

Classes available on WEFS-TV<br />

(Channel 68) and through the<br />

Internet. It offers more than 100<br />

degrees and certificate programs,<br />

including bachelor degrees, associate<br />

degrees and certificate<br />

programs. It also has two-year<br />

associate of arts program that<br />

provides guaranteed transfer to a<br />

state university, as well as programs<br />

for community education,<br />

business training, dual admission<br />

and parent education/lab schools.<br />

Columbia College Patrick Air<br />

Force Base: 1020 Central Ave.,<br />

Suite C-9, PAFB, 321-783-5506;<br />

ccis.edu/PAFB. Regionally accredited<br />

by the Higher Learning Commission<br />

of the North Central<br />

Association of Colleges and<br />

Schools, offering associate’s and<br />

bachelor’s degrees in business<br />

administration, computer information<br />

systems, criminal justice<br />

administration, general studies<br />

and online degrees. Adult evening<br />

classes are once or twice a<br />

week with eight-week sessions<br />

five times a year; online classes<br />

also offered. Financial aid is available.<br />

Open to military and civilian<br />

students. Campuses also in Orlando<br />

and Jacksonville.<br />

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical<br />

University: Space Coast Center,<br />

1020 Central Ave, Suite C-9, Building<br />

998, I Wing, Patrick Air Force<br />

Base 32925, 321-783-5020; email<br />

space.coast@erau.edu. The Space<br />

Coast Center of Embry-Riddle<br />

Aeronautical University serves<br />

local residents interested in obtaining<br />

certificates, associate,<br />

bachelor’s or master’s degrees in<br />

management, safety and related<br />

aviation/aerospace fields of study.<br />

Students attend class in person,<br />

online or both.<br />

Everest University: 2401 N.<br />

Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne,<br />

321-253-2929; everest.edu/campus/melbourne.<br />

Financial aid is<br />

available. Programs are available<br />

in accounting, applied management,<br />

business, computer information<br />

science, criminal justice,<br />

health care administration,<br />

medical assistant, medical insurance<br />

billing and coding, paralegal<br />

and pharmacy technician.<br />

Florida Institute of Technology:<br />

150 University Blvd., Melbourne,<br />

321-674-8000; fit.edu.<br />

Founded in 1958, Florida Tech is<br />

the only independent technological<br />

university in the Southeast and<br />

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Schools<br />

places highly in several regional<br />

and national college-ranking<br />

surveys. Washington Monthly<br />

rates Florida Tech as the top<br />

private university in Florida.<br />

The university houses the<br />

Ortega 0.8-m telescope, the<br />

largest research telescope in<br />

Florida, and the Funk Center for<br />

Textile Arts, the only textile exhibition<br />

center in Florida.<br />

About 14,000 students are<br />

enrolled at the main Melbourne<br />

campus and through several<br />

off-campus graduate centers,<br />

including the Kennedy Space<br />

Center and Rockledge sites, and<br />

online.<br />

The university is divided into<br />

five colleges: College of Aeronautics,<br />

College of Engineering,<br />

College of Business, College of<br />

Psychology and Liberal Arts and<br />

College of Science.<br />

FIT showcased a Division II<br />

football team last September.<br />

Keiser University: 900 S.<br />

Babcock St., Melbourne,<br />

321-409-4800; keiseruniversity.edu/melbourne.php.<br />

Accredited<br />

by the Southern Association<br />

of Colleges and Schools. Associate<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Community College<br />

changed its name to Eastern<br />

Florida State College last<br />

July. Patrick Lantz installs<br />

the new sign near the<br />

UCF building.<br />

MALCOLM DENEMARK/<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

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Schools<br />

Eastern Florida State College held its fall graduation ceremonies at the King Center in Melbourne. Jessica Shae Lescord watches the<br />

introductions with fellow graduates. MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Colleges<br />

Continued from Page 67<br />

of science and associate of arts<br />

degrees, bachelor’s degrees and<br />

graduate degrees are offered in<br />

subjects ranging from culinary<br />

arts and medical fields to criminal<br />

justice and business.<br />

University of Central Florida,<br />

Southern Region: Full-service<br />

campuses in Cocoa adjacent to<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Community College, 1519<br />

Clearlake Road, Cocoa; 321-433-<br />

7821; and in Palm Bay, 250 Community<br />

College Parkway, Building<br />

3, 321-433-7838; regionalcampuses.ucf.edu.<br />

Campuses offer<br />

undergraduate and graduatelevel<br />

courses. Applicants can be<br />

BCC graduates or transfer students<br />

who completed freshman<br />

and sophomore years at approved<br />

colleges or universities.<br />

Webster University:150 N.<br />

Sykes Creek Parkway, Suite 200,<br />

Merritt Island, 321-449-4500; 1775<br />

W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne,<br />

321-956-6700; 1020 Central Ave.,<br />

Suite C-15, Patrick Air Force Base,<br />

321-868-5194; webster.edu/spacecoast.<br />

Regionally accredited by the<br />

Higher Learning Commission of<br />

the North Central Association of<br />

Schools and Colleges, Webster<br />

provides undergraduate and<br />

graduate degree programs in a<br />

variety of programs.<br />

Keiser<br />

University<br />

is one of<br />

several<br />

local<br />

colleges or<br />

universities<br />

offering<br />

skills for<br />

the<br />

business<br />

world. TIM<br />

SHORTT/<br />

FLORIDA<br />

TODAY<br />

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BREVARD IN PICTURES<br />

Competitors<br />

in the 2013<br />

Battle of the<br />

Bridges<br />

Triathlon are<br />

up with the<br />

sun near the<br />

Eau Gallie<br />

Causeway.<br />

TIM SHORTT/<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Below: The<br />

Thousand<br />

Islands area<br />

attracts<br />

winged<br />

visitors.<br />

MALCOLM<br />

DENEMARK/<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

The U.S. Air Force<br />

Thunderbirds will return<br />

to <strong>Brevard</strong> in October to<br />

display their precision<br />

flying in Melbourne. CRAIG<br />

RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Above:<br />

Hunderds look<br />

on as an<br />

endangered<br />

sea turtle<br />

heads toward<br />

the Atlantic at<br />

the Tour De<br />

Turtles event.<br />

CRAIG RUBADOUX/<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Faith Fellowship<br />

Academy<br />

students enjoy<br />

a “snow day.”<br />

MALCOLM<br />

DENEMARK//<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

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Introduction<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> perfect hot spot to soak up sporting life<br />

FLORIDA TODAY Staff<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> is home<br />

to just about every<br />

sport imaginable.<br />

Whether you like to<br />

participate or watch, chances<br />

are you’ll find something you<br />

enjoy.<br />

Local waterways offer<br />

some of the finest boating and<br />

sailing, and an ideal<br />

environment for water skiing,<br />

stand-up paddleboarding,<br />

kayaking and canoeing, as<br />

well as competitive and<br />

recreational rowing.<br />

Windsurfing conditions are so<br />

favorable that the Indian<br />

River Lagoon was the site of<br />

the 2000 Olympic Trials. Also,<br />

Merritt Island’s Calema<br />

Windsurfing and Water offers<br />

instruction and competition.<br />

Though wave conditions<br />

are not always perfect for<br />

surfing — or perhaps because<br />

of that — <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> has<br />

produced several major<br />

surfing stars, including<br />

11-time world champion Kelly<br />

Slater of Cocoa Beach and the<br />

Hobgood twins, C.J. and<br />

Damien, veterans on the ASP<br />

World Tour. Local contests are<br />

conducted annually from<br />

Cocoa Beach south to<br />

Sebastian Inlet.<br />

Surfers often share their<br />

favorite inlet break with<br />

anglers in search of a<br />

treasured taste of snook or a<br />

fight with a tarpon. Those are<br />

two of the many species<br />

available along the county’s<br />

coast and in its lagoons and<br />

inland waterways.<br />

If water sports aren’t your<br />

thing, <strong>Brevard</strong> is home to<br />

many challenging public and<br />

private golf courses designed<br />

by some of the great players.<br />

Tennis facilities from<br />

Titusville to south of<br />

Melbourne Beach include just<br />

about every surface. There<br />

are men’s and women’s pro<br />

tournaments at the Kiwi Club<br />

in Indian Harbour Beach.<br />

And then there are the<br />

county’s many parks, where<br />

everything from bocce ball to<br />

cricket, horseshoes, disc golf,<br />

sand volleyball, softball and<br />

soccer — to name a few — are<br />

available year-round in<br />

addition to miles of running,<br />

hiking and mountain biking<br />

trails. There also is an<br />

equestrian facility at<br />

Melbourne’s Wickham Park.<br />

While no major<br />

professional sports franchise<br />

calls the Space Coast home,<br />

Major League Baseball’s<br />

Washington Nationals hold<br />

spring training at Space Coast<br />

Stadium in Viera and also<br />

Outdoors<br />

Canada's Sonja Molnar is among the talented professional players<br />

who have competed in the Audi Melbourne Pro Tennis Classic at<br />

Kiwi Tennis Club in Indian Harbour Beach. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

have a Gulf Coast League<br />

team that plays throughout<br />

the summer at the adjacent<br />

training complex.<br />

The <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Manatees of the Class A<br />

Florida State League play at<br />

the stadium from April<br />

through August.<br />

There also are numerous<br />

facilities offering bowling and<br />

billiards. Ice skaters and<br />

Thousands of half marathon<br />

runners compete at the<br />

Melbourne Music Marathon.<br />

CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Below: Baseball fans pack the<br />

stands during a Washington<br />

Nationals spring game in Viera.<br />

CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

hockey fans gravitate to the<br />

Space Coast Ice Plex in<br />

Rockledge while extreme<br />

sports enthusiasts take<br />

advantage of several<br />

first-class skate parks. There<br />

also is the On The Edge rock<br />

climbing facility in West<br />

Melbourne.<br />

All in all, the Space Coast<br />

offers something for just<br />

about everyone.<br />

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Youth Sports<br />

Outdoors<br />

The Palm Bay Rockets were the Pop Warner Division II Midget Super Bowl champions this past season. PHOTO FOR FLORIDA TODAY<br />

For information about<br />

county programs, call the<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Parks and<br />

Recreation Department at<br />

321-255-4400.<br />

Baseball, softball:<br />

District 2 and District 22<br />

Little League, the governing<br />

body for Little League<br />

baseball and softball in<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>, consists of<br />

20 leagues from Mims to<br />

Palm Bay. Opening day for<br />

most leagues is in late<br />

February or early March,<br />

and play continues until<br />

the last of the All-Star<br />

tournaments in July and<br />

August.<br />

Babe Ruth leagues:<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Babe<br />

Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball<br />

League offers games for<br />

children ages 4 to 18 and<br />

includes softball for girls<br />

and a physically challenged<br />

division for players through<br />

the age of 20 called<br />

“Buddy Ball.” The league<br />

selects an All-Star team to<br />

participate in regional,<br />

district, state and national<br />

Babe Ruth tournaments,<br />

321-632-2916.<br />

Boys and Girls Clubs<br />

of Central Florida: Youth<br />

development program for<br />

children ages 6 to 18.<br />

Volunteers needed for<br />

after-school programming<br />

from 2:20 until 8 p.m.<br />

weekdays during school<br />

and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />

weekdays during summer<br />

and school vacation periods,<br />

Cocoa, 321-301-4484;<br />

Melbourne, 321-242-0041;<br />

bgccf.org.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Bulls AAU basketball:<br />

The Bulls offer<br />

youth basketball leagues<br />

and travel teams yearround<br />

in Rockledge and<br />

Cocoa areas; <strong>Brevard</strong>bulls.org.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Youth<br />

Football and Cheerleading<br />

Association: The<br />

association offers football<br />

and cheerleading programs<br />

for children ages 5<br />

to 16 in Rookies, Mighty-<br />

Mites, Pee Wees, Bantams,<br />

Juniors and Seniors divisions;<br />

bcyfca.org.<br />

Cape Coast Volleyball<br />

club: The club has teams<br />

for ages five to 18 and is<br />

open to all skill levels and<br />

has been in <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

for over 20 years. For more<br />

information on the club, go<br />

to capecoastvolleyball.com.<br />

Cat 5 Softball: Girls’<br />

fast-pitch softball organization<br />

is sanctioned with ISA,<br />

NSA, USSSA and ASA organizations.<br />

Cat 5 has three<br />

teams and levels of play for<br />

ages 8 through 18, 321-604-<br />

7261, 321-431-9975 or<br />

321-610-0377.<br />

Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Youth<br />

Basketball League: The<br />

league is affiliated with the<br />

Orlando Magic professional<br />

basketball team and the<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Bulls AAU program<br />

and sponsors competitive<br />

and recreational youth<br />

basketball leagues in the<br />

fall and spring at Kennedy<br />

Middle School in Rockledge,<br />

321-446-2556; <strong>Brevard</strong>bulls.org<br />

Circle of Champions<br />

Wrestling Club: Conducts<br />

wrestling practice for<br />

students Tuesday and<br />

Thursday nights at Palm<br />

Bay High. Club wrestlers<br />

participate in AAU meets<br />

throughout the winter and<br />

spring, 321-723-8950.<br />

Palm Bay Youth Softball<br />

Association: League<br />

focuses on learning and<br />

teamwork for children<br />

ages 3 to 18 throughout<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>. Play is offered in<br />

the spring and fall,<br />

321-725-3384.<br />

Pop Warner Youth Football<br />

and Cheerleading:<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> has five programs<br />

that participate in the<br />

Mid-Florida Conference of<br />

the Pop Warner Youth<br />

Football and Cheerleading<br />

Association. The organization<br />

provides sports and<br />

scholastic opportunities. It<br />

offers five football/cheerleading<br />

divisions and a flag<br />

football division for children<br />

ages 5 to 16. Practices<br />

begin in August. Registration<br />

is at various times<br />

during the year;<br />

popwarner.com.<br />

Police Athletic Leagues:<br />

Groups established across<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> focus on several<br />

sporting events, including<br />

basketball, soccer and<br />

football, and provide<br />

youth leadership and<br />

educational activities,<br />

Titusville Youth Foundation,<br />

321-268-8771; West<br />

Melbourne, 321-723-9673,<br />

ext. 120; Melbourne, 321-<br />

953-6251; Satellite Beach,<br />

321-777-8336; Palm Bay,<br />

321-953-3530.<br />

Quick Start Tennis: Designed<br />

to teach tennis to<br />

children younger than 10,<br />

the program offers lessons<br />

at the Viera Community<br />

Center. To register, call<br />

Barbara Wong at 631-0419.<br />

Also offered at Veterans<br />

Park in Palm Bay. To register,<br />

call John Massetti at<br />

321-727-1348.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Youth Soccer<br />

League: The league consists<br />

of 14 clubs across<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> and Indian River<br />

counties for children ages 4<br />

to 19. Traditionally, more<br />

than 10,000 athletes participate<br />

in these clubs. The<br />

Outreach Program for<br />

Soccer coaches children<br />

ages 5 to 19 with mental<br />

and physical disabilities, for<br />

more information go to<br />

bysl.net.<br />

Viera Soccer Club: The<br />

club offers soccer instruction<br />

and games for children<br />

ages 4 to 11, 321-757-4007;<br />

vierasoccerclub.org.<br />

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Outdoors<br />

<strong>2014</strong> <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Manatees Florida State League schedule<br />

TICKETS<br />

Batters Box: $10; Box: $8;<br />

Reserved: $6; parking is free<br />

April 3 ............................vs. Daytona, 6:35<br />

April 4 .............................at Daytona, 7:05<br />

April 5 ............................vs. Daytona, 6:35<br />

April 7 .............................at Daytona, 7:05<br />

April 8 ............................at Lakeland, 6:30<br />

April 9 ............................at Lakeland, 6:30<br />

April 10 ..........................at Lakeland, 6:30<br />

April 11 ...........................at Dunedin, 6:30<br />

April 12 ...........................at Dunedin, 6:30<br />

April 13 .................................at Dunedin, 1<br />

April 14 .........................vs. Lakeland, 6:35<br />

* April 15 ................................vs. Lakeland<br />

in Vero Beach, 6:30<br />

April 16 .........................vs. Lakeland, 6:35<br />

April 17 ..........................vs. Dunedin, 6:35<br />

April 18 ..........................vs. Dunedin, 6:35<br />

April 19 ..........................vs. Dunedin, 6:35<br />

April 21 ....................................at Tampa, 7<br />

April 22 ....................................at Tampa, 7<br />

April 23 ....................................at Tampa, 7<br />

April 24 .........................vs. Daytona, 6:35<br />

April 25 ......................... vs. Daytona, 6:35<br />

April 26 .......................... at Daytona, 7:05<br />

April 27 ..........................at Daytona, 5:35<br />

April 28 ............................at Clearwater, 7<br />

April 29 ............................at Clearwater, 7<br />

April 30 ............................at Clearwater, 1<br />

May 1 .................................vs. Tampa, 6:35<br />

May 2 ................................vs. Tampa, 6:35<br />

May 3 ................................vs. Tampa, 6:35<br />

May 4 ........................vs. Clearwater, 5:05<br />

May 5 ........................vs. Clearwater, 6:35<br />

May 6 .............vs. Clearwater, 10:35 a.m.<br />

May 7 ..............................at Daytona, 7:05<br />

May 8 .............................vs. Daytona, 6:35<br />

May 9 .............................vs. Daytona, 6:35<br />

May 10 ............................at Daytona, 7:05<br />

May 12 .......................vs. Fort Myers, 6:35<br />

May 13 .......................vs. Fort Myers, 6:35<br />

May 14 ...........vs. Fort Myers, 10:35 a.m.<br />

May 15 .......................vs. Fort Myers, 6:35<br />

May 16 ................................at Jupiter, 6:35<br />

May 17 ................................at Jupiter, 6:35<br />

May 18 ................................at Jupiter, 6:35<br />

May 19 ....................at Jupiter, 10:35 a.m.<br />

May 20 .....................at Palm Beach, 6:35<br />

May 21 ......................at Palm Beach, 6:35<br />

May 22 .....................at Palm Beach, 6:35<br />

May 23 ..........at Palm Beach, 10:35 a.m.<br />

May 24 ..............................vs. Tampa, 6:35<br />

May 25 ..............................vs. Tampa, 5:05<br />

May 27 ...........................vs. St. Lucie, 6:35<br />

May 28 ...........................vs. St. Lucie, 6:35<br />

May 29 ............................at St. Lucie, 6:30<br />

May 30 ............................at St. Lucie, 6:30<br />

May 31 ................................at Charlotte, 6<br />

June 1 ..................................at Charlotte, 5<br />

June 2 ...........................at Charlotte, 6:30<br />

June 3 ...........................at Charlotte, 6:30<br />

June 4 ........................vs. Bradenton, 6:35<br />

June 5 ........................vs. Bradenton, 6:35<br />

June 6 ........................vs. Bradenton, 6:35<br />

June 7 ........................vs. Bradenton, 6:35<br />

June 8 ................................vs. Tampa, 5:05<br />

June 9 ................................vs. Tampa, 6:35<br />

June 10 ..........................at Lakeland, 6:30<br />

June 11 ...........................at Lakeland, 6:30<br />

June 12 ..............at Lakeland, 10:30 a.m.<br />

June 16 ..........................vs. Dunedin, 6:35<br />

June 17 ..........................vs. Dunedin, 6:35<br />

June 18 ..........................vs. Dunedin, 6:35<br />

June 19 ..........................vs. Daytona, 6:35<br />

June 20 ...........................at Daytona, 7:05<br />

June 21 ...........................at Dunedin, 6:30<br />

June 22 ................................at Dunedin, 5<br />

June 23 .....................at Dunedin, 11 a.m.<br />

June 24 .........................vs. Lakeland, 6:35<br />

June 25 .........................vs. Lakeland, 6:35<br />

June 26 .........................vs. Lakeland, 6:35<br />

June 27 ......................at Clearwater, 6:30<br />

June 28 ......................at Clearwater, 6:30<br />

June 29 .............................at Clearwater, 1<br />

July 1 ...............................at Daytona, 7:05<br />

July 2 ..............................vs. Daytona, 6:35<br />

July 3 ...............................at Daytona, 6:35<br />

July 4 ..............................vs. Daytona, 6:35<br />

July 5 ..........................vs. Clearwater, 6:35<br />

July 6 ..........................vs. Clearwater, 5:05<br />

July 7 ..........................vs. Clearwater, 6:35<br />

July 8 ..............................at Lakeland, 6:30<br />

July 9 ..............................at Lakeland, 6:30<br />

July 10 ............................at Lakeland, 6:30<br />

July 11 ...........................vs. Charlotte, 6:35<br />

July 12 ..........................vs. Charlotte, 6:35<br />

July 13 ..........................vs. Charlotte, 5:05<br />

July 14 ..........................vs. Charlotte, 6:35<br />

July 16 ..............................at St. Lucie, 6:30<br />

July 17 ..............................at St. Lucie, 6:30<br />

July 18 .............................vs. St. Lucie, 6:35<br />

July 19 .............................vs. St. Lucie, 6:35<br />

July 20 ........................at Fort Myers, 4:05<br />

July 21 .........................at Fort Myers, 7:05<br />

July 22 ........................at Fort Myers, 7:05<br />

July 23 .............at Fort Myers, 11:35 a.m.<br />

July 24 ......................vs. Palm Beach, 6:35<br />

July 25 ......................vs. Palm Beach, 6:35<br />

July 26 ......................vs. Palm Beach, 6:35<br />

July 27 ......................vs. Palm Beach, 5:05<br />

July 28 ...............................vs. Jupiter, 6:35<br />

July 29 ...............................vs. Jupiter, 6:35<br />

July 30 ...............................vs. Jupiter, 6:35<br />

July 31 ................................vs. Jupiter, 6:35<br />

Aug. 1 .........................at Bradenton, 6:30<br />

Aug. 2 .........................at Bradenton, 6:30<br />

Aug. 3 ...............................at Bradenton, 5<br />

Aug. 4 .........................at Bradenton, 6:30<br />

Aug. 5 ......................................at Tampa, 7<br />

Aug. 7 ......................................at Tampa, 7<br />

Aug. 8 ......................................at Tampa, 7<br />

Aug. 9 .......................vs. Clearwater, 6:35<br />

Aug. 10 ......................vs. Clearwater, 5:05<br />

Aug. 11 ......................vs. Clearwater, 6:35<br />

Aug. 12 ...........................at Daytona, 7:05<br />

Aug. 14 ..........................vs. Daytona, 6:35<br />

Aug. 15 ...........................at Dunedin, 6:30<br />

Aug. 16 ...........................at Dunedin, 6:30<br />

Aug. 17 .................................at Dunedin, 5<br />

Aug. 18 ..............................vs. Tampa, 6:35<br />

Aug. 19 ..............................vs. Tampa, 6:35<br />

Aug. 20 ....................................at Tampa, 7<br />

Aug. 21 .....................................at Tampa, 7<br />

Aug. 22 ......................at Clearwater, 6:30<br />

Aug. 23 ......................at Clearwater, 6:30<br />

Aug. 24 ............................at Clearwater, 1<br />

Aug. 26 ........................vs. Lakeland, 6:35<br />

Aug. 27 ........................vs. Lakeland, 6:35<br />

Aug. 28 ........................vs. Lakeland, 6:35<br />

Aug. 29 .........................vs. Dunedin, 6:35<br />

Aug. 30 .........................vs. Dunedin, 6:35<br />

Aug. 31 ..........................vs. Dunedin, 3:05<br />

* Jackie Robinson celebration at<br />

Holman Stadium, Vero Beach<br />

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High<br />

school sports<br />

They’ve<br />

got the<br />

spirit<br />

Outdoors<br />

Staff report<br />

High school sports in<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> is a<br />

launching pad for<br />

collegiate and pro athletes.<br />

The county boasts several<br />

state championship teams<br />

just from this school year<br />

alone, including three in<br />

soccer.<br />

It all begins with<br />

football and cross country<br />

in the fall and ends with<br />

baseball, softball and<br />

track in the spring. The<br />

newest sports on the Space<br />

Coast: lacrosse and<br />

bowling.<br />

Florida Air<br />

Academy lacrosse<br />

players race<br />

toward the goal.<br />

FOR FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Cocoa Beach<br />

players hit the<br />

football field.<br />

CRAIG RUBADOUX/<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Chase Valerio of<br />

Rockledge fires<br />

a pitch against<br />

Cocoa Beach.<br />

CRAIG RUBADOUX/<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Melbourne's<br />

Christina Aubrey<br />

(3) and Abby<br />

Austin of Fleming<br />

Island get tangled<br />

in the 4A final. CRAIG<br />

BAILEY/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

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Nature Trails<br />

NORTH BREVARD<br />

Chain of Lakes: Snowy Egret<br />

Drive, Titusville. Open 7 a.m. until<br />

dark. The 92.14-acre regional park<br />

features a bird-watching tower,<br />

wetlands, lakes, walking bridges<br />

and paved walking trails,<br />

321-264-5105.<br />

Enchanted Forest Sanctuary:<br />

State Road 405, half-mile west of<br />

U.S. 1, Titusville. Open 9 a.m. to<br />

5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.<br />

Hiking trails through five major<br />

ecosystems, guided tours available<br />

on Saturday at 10 a.m.,<br />

321-264-5185.<br />

Merritt Island National Wildlife<br />

Refuge: State Road 402,<br />

Titusville, 321-861-0669. Refuge<br />

Open daily sunrise to sunset. Visit<br />

center hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br />

weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends.<br />

Closed on major federal<br />

holidays. Launches could affect<br />

operation.<br />

North <strong>Brevard</strong> Senior Center:<br />

909 Lane Ave., Titusville. Open 7<br />

a.m. until dark. Has boardwalk<br />

and trails, 3/4 mile, shelter, grills,<br />

picnic tables, benches,<br />

321-264-5105.<br />

North <strong>Brevard</strong> Walking Trail:<br />

1505 Holder Road, Titusville. Open<br />

7 a.m. until dark, except for<br />

scheduled use. Wildlife: songbirds,<br />

woodpeckers. half-mile walking<br />

trail, 321-264-5105.<br />

Wuesthoff Park: 2000 Wuesthoff<br />

St., off Barna Avenue, Titusville.<br />

Sandy nature trail and natural<br />

forest offers three woodland<br />

habitats. A short boardwalk leads<br />

across wetland to a half-mile trail.<br />

Includes a picnic area with grill.<br />

Park connects to Titusville’s<br />

multiuse trail, 321-264-5105.<br />

CENTRAL BREVARD<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Museum Nature<br />

Preserve: <strong>Brevard</strong> Museum, 2201<br />

Michigan Ave., Cocoa. Open dawn<br />

to dusk seven days a week. Halfmile<br />

to two-mile trails wind<br />

through 22 acres; 321-632-1830;<br />

brevardmuseum. org.<br />

F. Burton Smith Regional Park:<br />

7575 King St. (West State Road<br />

520), Cocoa. Botanical nature trail,<br />

woodland nature walk and tent<br />

camping, 321-633-1874.<br />

Lori Wilson Park: 1500 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Open<br />

7 a.m. until dark, except for scheduled<br />

use. Boardwalk through<br />

maritime hammock, two outdoor<br />

showers, 321-455-1380.<br />

Manatee Cove: 4905 N. Tropical<br />

Trail, Merritt Island, west of North<br />

Tropical Trail and half-mile south<br />

of Porcher Road on the Indian<br />

River. Dirt road and natural trail.<br />

Launch site for canoes,<br />

321-633-1874.<br />

Riverwalk Nature Center: 5355<br />

U.S. 1, Rockledge. Nature center<br />

open Tuesday through Friday 9<br />

a.m-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2p.m.<br />

Park open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.<br />

Educational displays, hands-on<br />

activities, children’s classes and<br />

group programs. A 915-foot<br />

boardwalk trail winds through<br />

hardwood hammock to the Indian<br />

River Lagoon, 321-433-4490.<br />

Rotary Park: 1899 S. Courtenay<br />

Parkway, Merritt Island. The<br />

38-acre park includes quarter-mile<br />

loop trail, nature center, boardwalk<br />

nature trail. Reservations for<br />

10 or more, 321-455-1385.<br />

Travis Park: 2001 Michigan Ave.,<br />

adjacent to north perimeter of<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Community College,<br />

Cocoa. Operating hours 3-8 p.m<br />

Mondays through Fridays, 10<br />

a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Features<br />

one-mile paved nature trail<br />

around Clear Lake. Community<br />

center with gymnasium, specialinterest<br />

activities, beach volleyball<br />

court, basketball and day camp,<br />

321-633-1871.<br />

Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary: 805<br />

Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt<br />

Island. Canals for canoes and<br />

kayaks, seven-mile loop walking<br />

trail, bird-watching tower and<br />

easy access to waterways for<br />

sports fisherman, 321-455-1380.<br />

SOUTH BREVARD<br />

Florida Tech Botanical Gardens:<br />

Florida Tech campus, 150 W.<br />

University Blvd., Melbourne.<br />

One-mile paved trail winds<br />

through about 300 species of<br />

palms, ferns and tropical foliage.<br />

Gardens hours are dawn to dusk,<br />

321-674-6152.<br />

Erna Nixon Park: 1200 Evans<br />

Outdoors<br />

A kayaker paddles through a tunnel of mangoves in the thousand<br />

islands in the Banana River. MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Road, West Melbourne. Open<br />

daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nature center<br />

and boardwalk, three-quarter<br />

mile loop with elevated boardwalk<br />

trail through three ecosystems<br />

with native plant species and<br />

small animals. For tours, call<br />

321-952-4525.<br />

Long Point Park: 700 Long Point<br />

Road, Melbourne Beach, off State<br />

Road A1A, one mile north of<br />

Sebastian Inlet. One mile of natural<br />

trails on Scout Island, riverfront<br />

camping on Indian River. Primitive<br />

camping site for youth groups<br />

adjacent to main park at Scout<br />

Island, 321-952-4532.<br />

Samsons Island: Satellite Beach.<br />

Accessible only by boat. Public<br />

transportation available at 1 p.m.<br />

Sundays on a first-come, firstserve<br />

basis from Satellite Beach<br />

Fire Department, 1390 S. Patrick<br />

Drive. Pavilion, restrooms, picnic<br />

areas, grills, nature trails, camping<br />

and fishing. Permits required for<br />

visitors during dusk to daylight<br />

hours. Permits available from<br />

Satellite Beach Recreation Office,<br />

321-773-6458.<br />

Sebastian Inlet State Park: 9700<br />

S. A1A, Melbourne Beach. Birdwatching<br />

along coastal areas and<br />

inlet, camping, fishing, surfing,<br />

swimming, snorkeling and diving,<br />

restaurant and gift store,<br />

321-984-4852.<br />

Turkey Creek Wildlife<br />

Sanctuary, Margaret Hames<br />

Nature Center: 1502 Port Malabar<br />

Blvd. NE, Palm Bay; one-mile<br />

boardwalk loop and one-mile<br />

jogging trail. Ranger-staffed<br />

nature center features hands-on<br />

exhibits, environmental literature<br />

and videos. Group tours by appointment,<br />

321-676-6690.<br />

Wickham Park: 2500 Parkway<br />

Drive, Melbourne. Half-mile foot<br />

trail, horse trails and a 30,000-<br />

square-foot fenced, off-leash dog<br />

park, camping available, swimming<br />

lakes, fishing ponds, playground<br />

and more, 321-255-4307.<br />

OUTSIDE BREVARD<br />

Florida Eco-Safaris at Forever<br />

Florida: A 45-minute drive west<br />

of southern <strong>Brevard</strong>, Forever<br />

Florida offers guided tours of<br />

its 4,700-acre wildlife preserve<br />

and working cattle ranch.<br />

Horseback safaris, available by<br />

reservation, leave at 10 a.m.<br />

and 1 p.m. daily, 866-854-3837;<br />

floridaecosafaris. com<br />

NATURE EXCURSIONS<br />

A Day Away Kayak Tours: Tours<br />

depart daily from sites across<br />

Central Florida including bioluminescent<br />

and Merritt Island National<br />

Wildlife Refuge tours, offer<br />

kayak rentals and paddling lessons,<br />

321-268-2655; adayaway<br />

kayaktours.com<br />

Adventure Kayak of Cocoa<br />

Beach: Guided kayak tours<br />

throughout Space Coast, Cocoa<br />

Beach Thousand Islands area,<br />

321-480-8632; kayakcocoabeach.<br />

com<br />

Wildside Tours Manatee<br />

Watch: Reservations required for<br />

two-hour tour departing daily<br />

from Ramp Road Park . Refreshments<br />

provided. Cost: $35; $30 for<br />

seniors and military; $25 for children<br />

12 and younger. Custom<br />

tours available, 321-799-5495;<br />

wildsidetours.com<br />

Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands:<br />

Daily eco-tours through Cocoa<br />

Beach Islands canals. Call Island<br />

Boat Lines for reservations and<br />

boarding locations, 321-454-7414;<br />

islandboatlines.com<br />

Indian River Queen: Cocoa<br />

Village Marina, 90 Delannoy Ave.<br />

Two-hour cruise aboard a paddle<br />

wheel. Friday buffet dinner cruise<br />

with cash bar and live music,<br />

Sunday jazz brunch and launch<br />

viewing cruises. Reservations<br />

required. Available for private<br />

functions, 321-454-7414;<br />

indianriverqueen.com<br />

Space Coast Kayaking: Daily<br />

tours of Thousand Islands, sunset<br />

and bioluminescent tours available,<br />

321-784-2452;<br />

spacecoastkayaking.net<br />

Space Coast River Tours: Twohour<br />

tours daily aboard Blue<br />

Dolphin depart from Kelly Park on<br />

the Banana River. Reservations<br />

required, 321-652-1052;<br />

spacecoast rivertours.com<br />

Wildside Tours: Eco-tours of<br />

Banana River, photography tours,<br />

launch tours and more, 321-799-<br />

5495 or 800-695-1770;<br />

wildsidetours.com<br />

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Nature Groups<br />

Outdoors<br />

NATURE/CONSERVATION<br />

Astronaut Trail Shell Club<br />

of <strong>Brevard</strong>: 7:30 p.m. fourth<br />

Wednesdays at Satellite Beach<br />

Civic Center, 565 Cassia Blvd.,<br />

321-452-5736.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Nature Alliance<br />

and Space Coast Birding<br />

and Wildlife Festival: Quarterly<br />

board meetings, annual meeting<br />

in September, Space Coast Birding<br />

& Wildlife Festival in January,<br />

calendar of events online, 321-<br />

268-5224; brevardnature<br />

alliance.org; spacecoastbirding<br />

andwildlifefestival.org<br />

Friends of the Enchanted<br />

Forest: Meets 6:30 p.m. third<br />

Thursdays, Enchanted Forest<br />

Sanctuary, 444 Columbia Blvd.,<br />

Titusville, 321-264-5192;<br />

enchantedforestfriends.org<br />

Project Backyard <strong>Brevard</strong>:<br />

Founded to protect local wildlife,<br />

321-259-6585, email backyarder1@<br />

earthlink.net; backyardbrevard.<br />

com<br />

Sea Turtle Preservation Society:<br />

Meets 7:30 p.m. first Thursdays<br />

at Melbourne Beach Community<br />

Center, 507 Ocean Ave.,<br />

321-676-1701;<br />

seaturtlespacecoast.org<br />

Sierra Club, Turtle Coast<br />

Group: 6:30 p.m. for social hour,<br />

meeting at 7 p.m. fourth Thursdays<br />

September through May at<br />

Unitarian Universalist Friendship<br />

Fellowship Center in Melbourne;<br />

turtlecoast.org<br />

Space Coast Clean Cities<br />

Coalition: Meets odd months at<br />

Florida Solar Energy Center, 1679<br />

Clearlake Road, Cocoa, to promote<br />

alternative fuel technology,<br />

321-638-1004; clean-cities.org<br />

Space Coast Audubon Society:<br />

Meets 7:30 p.m. third Fridays,<br />

October through April, 6:30 p.m.<br />

September and May, at Rockledge<br />

Presbyterian Church, 921 Rockledge<br />

Drive, 321-449-9678;<br />

spacecoastaudubon.org<br />

Surfrider Foundation, Cocoa<br />

Beach chapter: Meets 6 p.m.<br />

second Tuesdays at Café Surfinista,<br />

86 N. Orlando Ave., 321-848-5327,<br />

email cocoabeach@surfrider.org;<br />

cocoa beach.surfrider.org<br />

Surfrider Foundation, Sebastian<br />

Inlet chapter: Meets 7 p.m.<br />

third Wednesdays at the Monkey<br />

Bar in Shoppes at Paradise, Indialantic.<br />

772-924-4144, e-mail<br />

sebastianinlet@surfrider.org;<br />

sebastianinlet.surfrider.org<br />

Debbie Price of Melbourne, a master<br />

gardener, had her yard declared a<br />

wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife<br />

Federation. Here, two mating monarch<br />

butterflies rest on an umbrella plant.<br />

MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

PLANTS<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Orchid Society:<br />

7:30 p.m. second Mondays, at<br />

Realtor’s Conference Center, 1450<br />

Sarno Road, 321-777-6282; thebcos.org<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Rare Fruit Council:<br />

7:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays<br />

except April, November and December<br />

at Front Street Civic Center,<br />

Melbourne. Emphasis on<br />

exotic fruits, tasting events and<br />

lectures, brevardrarefruit<br />

council.org<br />

Central Florida African Violet<br />

Society: 10 a.m. third Wednesdays<br />

at Beardall Senior Center 800<br />

S. Delaney Ave., Orlando Discussion<br />

on culture and growing<br />

African violets; email eblakely<br />

001@cfl.rr.com<br />

Florida Native Plant Society,<br />

Conradina chapter: 6 to 8 p.m.<br />

second Mondays January through<br />

May and September through<br />

December at Melbourne Public<br />

Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., 321-729-<br />

6857 fnps.org<br />

Florida Native Plant Society,<br />

Sea Rocket chapter: 7 p.m.<br />

fourth Wednesdays, social time at<br />

6:30 p.m., September through<br />

May, Enchanted Forest, Titusville;<br />

fnps.org<br />

Platinum Coast Orchid Society:<br />

7 p.m. second Wednesdays, January<br />

through October, at Kiwanis<br />

Park, Merritt Island, 321-525-7540;<br />

platinumcoastorchidsociety.org<br />

GARDENING<br />

Beach Gardeners of Melbourne<br />

Beach: 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays<br />

October through May at the<br />

Melbourne Beach Community<br />

Center. Speakers, projects, trips<br />

and more help members landscape<br />

and maintain plants in a<br />

beach environment, 321-723-4180<br />

Cocoa Beach Garden Club:<br />

9:30 a.m. second Wednesdays at<br />

Cocoa Beach Community Church,<br />

321-783-8263<br />

Cocoa-Rockledge Garden Club:<br />

Three circles meet once a month<br />

September through May, usually<br />

at Garden Center, 1493 S. Fiske<br />

Blvd., Rockledge, 321-631-4628;<br />

cocoarockledgegardenclub.org<br />

Dirt Daubers Circle: 9:30 a.m.<br />

second Tuesdays<br />

Spade and Trowel Circle:<br />

9:30 a.m. third Wednesdays at<br />

various locations<br />

Straw Hat Circle: 9:30 a.m.<br />

second Wednesdays<br />

Melbourne Garden Club:<br />

10 a.m. first Fridays September<br />

through May, Eau Gallie Public<br />

Library; 321-952-5618<br />

Port Malabar Garden Club:<br />

9:30 a.m. second Fridays, Peace<br />

Lutheran Church, 1801 Port<br />

Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay,<br />

321-723-0930<br />

Suntree Garden Club: 9 a.m.<br />

first Mondays, Suntree/Viera<br />

Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive,<br />

Melbourne<br />

Titusville Garden Club:<br />

Morning group meets 9:30 a.m.<br />

first Wednesdays, evening<br />

group meets 7 p.m. second<br />

Mondays, Garden Center, 5275<br />

Sisson Road, 321-264-4266;<br />

nbbd.com/npr/tgc<br />

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Fishing and Boating Licenses<br />

Outdoors<br />

The following explains who needs<br />

a freshwater or saltwater fishing<br />

license and where licenses can be<br />

obtained:<br />

FRESHWATER<br />

Freshwater fishing licenses are<br />

required for residents and nonresidents.<br />

A resident is:<br />

» Any person who has continually<br />

resided in the state for the past six<br />

months and claims Florida as his<br />

or her primary residence.<br />

» Any member of the U.S. Armed<br />

Forces who is stationed in this<br />

state (includes spouse and dependent<br />

children residing in the<br />

household).<br />

All citizens who intend to hunt or<br />

fish in Florida require a valid<br />

license. Some exceptions to the<br />

law are:<br />

» Florida residents 65 years of age<br />

or older who possess a Resident<br />

Senior Citizen Hunting and Fishing<br />

Certificate, or who have in<br />

their possession proof of age and<br />

residency;<br />

» Children younger than 16;<br />

» Florida residents certified as<br />

totally and permanently disabled<br />

who possess a Florida resident<br />

Disabled Person Hunting and<br />

Fishing Certificate.<br />

» Florida residents fishing with<br />

live or natural bait, using poles or<br />

lines that are not equipped with a<br />

fishing-line-retrieval mechanism,<br />

and residents fishing for noncommercial<br />

purposes in their<br />

home county. However, residents<br />

must have a valid fishing license<br />

to fish by any method in a fish<br />

management area.<br />

Any Florida resident who is a<br />

member of the U.S. Armed Forces<br />

while home on leave for 30 or<br />

fewer days.<br />

More exceptions: myfwc.com/<br />

license/recreational/do-i-need-alicense/<br />

» Fishing licenses can be obtained<br />

from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays<br />

at county Tax Collector’s offices at<br />

the following locations. Bring<br />

driver’s license or Florida identification<br />

card:<br />

North <strong>Brevard</strong> Service Complex:<br />

400 South St., Titusville,<br />

321-264-5224<br />

Merritt Island Service Complex:<br />

1605 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

Phone: 321-264-5224<br />

South <strong>Brevard</strong> Service Complex:<br />

1515 Sarno Road, Melbourne,<br />

321-255-4410<br />

Palm Bay Service Complex: 450<br />

Cogan Drive SE, 321-952-4540<br />

Indian Harbour Place Shopping<br />

Center: 240 E. Eau Gallie Blvd.,<br />

Indian Harbour Beach, 321-779-<br />

4009<br />

This 23-pound red snapper was taken offshore Port Canaveral by<br />

the father-son team of Orrin Delaney, right, and Chris Delaney,<br />

both of Melbourne. FOR FLORIDA TODAY<br />

SALTWATER<br />

Those required to have a license:<br />

» Nonresidents 16 and older fishing<br />

anywhere in state waters.<br />

» Residents and nonresidents ages<br />

16 to 64 fishing from a boat in<br />

state waters, unless the vessel is<br />

covered by a vessel saltwater<br />

license.<br />

» Residents and nonresidents ages<br />

16 to 64 fishing from land where<br />

the person used a boat or other<br />

waterborne means, including<br />

swimming, to reach land.<br />

Residents 16 to 64 who are fishing<br />

for a saltwater species (other than<br />

mullet in fresh water) from land<br />

or from a structure fixed to the<br />

land are required to have a nocost<br />

saltwater shoreline fishing<br />

license unless they have a regular<br />

saltwater fishing license or are<br />

exempt.<br />

BOATING LICENSES<br />

Motorized boats must be registered<br />

if their owners reside in the<br />

state for more than 90 days. No<br />

registration fee is required for<br />

boats or canoes without a motor.<br />

Rates for registration and decal<br />

are set by the Florida Legislature.<br />

Boats can be registered from 8:15<br />

a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at county<br />

Tax Collector’s offices.<br />

A fleet of boats at<br />

Ocean Club in<br />

Port Canaveral<br />

casts a colorful<br />

reflection at<br />

nightfall.<br />

MALCOLM DENEMARK/<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

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Fish Camps and Marinas<br />

Outdoors<br />

1. Westland Marina<br />

419 N. Washington Ave., Titusville:<br />

ship’s store, wet and dry boat<br />

storage, boat yard, haul-out service;<br />

321-267-1667<br />

2. Titusville Municipal Marina<br />

451 Marina Road, Titusville: ship’s<br />

store, wet boat storage, gas and<br />

diesel fuel, laundry facilities, showers;<br />

321-383-5600<br />

3. Loughman Lake Lodge<br />

1955 Hatbill Road, Mims: efficiency<br />

units, tent and RV camping, launch<br />

ramp, airboat rides, restaurant;<br />

321-268-2277<br />

4. Harbortown Marina 2700<br />

Harbortown Drive, off Barge<br />

Canal, Merritt Island: ship’s store,<br />

restaurant, gas and diesel, dry and<br />

wet boat storage, boat yard,<br />

mechanical service;<br />

321-453-0160<br />

5. Port Canaveral Marine<br />

960 Mullet Drive, Port Canaveral:<br />

ship’s store, dry and wet boat<br />

storage, full-service boat yard,<br />

boat sales, mechanical service;<br />

321-784-5788<br />

6. Cape Marina<br />

800 Scallop Drive, Port Canaveral:<br />

ship’s store, dry and wet boat<br />

storage, full-service boat yard,<br />

mechanical service, charter fishing,<br />

bait and tackle, high-speed Valv-<br />

Tect fuel, gas and diesel fuel,<br />

wireless Internet; 321-783-8410<br />

7. Sunrise Marina<br />

505 Glen Cheek Drive, Port Canaveral:<br />

ship’s store, dry and wet boat<br />

storage, boat yard, mechanical<br />

service, charter fishing, bait and<br />

tackle, gas and diesel fuel;<br />

321-783-9535<br />

8. Bluepoints Marina<br />

726 Scallop Drive, Cape Canaveral:<br />

wet slips, dry boat storage, fuel<br />

docks, ship’s store; 321-799-2860<br />

9. Lone Cabbage Fish Camp<br />

8199 W. King St., Cocoa: restaurant,<br />

bait and tackle, airboat rides;<br />

321-632-4199<br />

10. Lake Poinsett Lodge<br />

& Marina 5665 Lake Poinsett<br />

Road, Cocoa: bait and tackle,<br />

launch ramp, boat rentals, beer<br />

and wine bar; 321-636-0045<br />

11. Whitley Marina (Cocoa<br />

Village) 93 Delannoy Ave., Cocoa:<br />

wet slips, lifts, boaters’ concierge<br />

services, clubhouse; 321-632-5445<br />

12. Banana River Marine<br />

Service 1360 S. Banana River<br />

Drive, Merritt Island: ship’s store;<br />

wet and dry boat storage, boat<br />

yard, mechanical service, laundry<br />

and showers, do-it-yourself repair<br />

yard; 321-452-8622<br />

13. Pineda Point Marina<br />

6175 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne:<br />

ship’s<br />

store, wet and<br />

dry boat storage;<br />

321-254-4199<br />

14. Telemar<br />

Bay Marina<br />

1399 Banana<br />

River Drive,<br />

Indian Harbour<br />

Beach: ship’s<br />

store, mechanical<br />

services, wet and<br />

dry boat storage,<br />

boat yard, haul-out<br />

service, gas and diesel<br />

fuel; 321-773-2468<br />

15. Anchorage<br />

Yacht Basin<br />

96 E. Eau Gallie Causeway,<br />

Melbourne: ship’s<br />

store, mechanical service,<br />

wet and dry boat storage,<br />

gas and diesel fuel;<br />

321-773-3620<br />

16. Eau Gallie Yacht Basin<br />

587 Young St., Melbourne:<br />

60 deep-water wet slips, showers,<br />

laundry and canvas shop;<br />

321-242-6577<br />

17. Waterline Marina<br />

911 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne:<br />

100 wet slips, laundry,<br />

showers, wireless high-speed<br />

Internet; 321-254-0452<br />

18. Intracoastal Marina<br />

of Melbourne<br />

705 S. Harbor City Blvd.<br />

19. Camp Holly<br />

6901 W. U.S. 192, Melbourne:<br />

airboat rides, boat and canoe<br />

rentals, bait and tackle, launch<br />

ramp; 321-723-2179<br />

20. Melbourne Harbor Marina<br />

2210 S. Front St. 101, Melbourne:<br />

wet boat storage, ship’s store, gas<br />

and diesel fuel; 321-725-9054<br />

21. Florida Discount Marina<br />

4220 U.S. 1, Palm Bay: ship’s store,<br />

wet storage, mechanical service,<br />

boat sales; 321-956-0960.<br />

22. Palm Bay Marina<br />

4350 U.S. 1, Palm Bay: ship’s store,<br />

wet and dry boat storage, mechanical<br />

service, bait and tackle,<br />

boat rentals, new and used boat<br />

sales, haul-out service; 321-723-<br />

0851<br />

23. Honest John’s Fish Camp<br />

750 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne<br />

Beach: bait and tackle, boat,<br />

motor, and canoe rentals, boat<br />

storage, launch ramp; 321-727-<br />

2923<br />

24. Sebastian River Marina<br />

and Boat Yard<br />

8525 N. U.S. 1, Sebastian: 56 wet<br />

slips up to 60 feet, 48 dry storage<br />

racks up to 36 feet, gas and diesel<br />

fuel, full boat yard services up to<br />

80,000 pounds, charter fleet,<br />

restaurant; 772-664-3029<br />

25. Sebastian Inlet Marina<br />

8685 N. U.S. 1, Micco: ship’s store,<br />

outdoor rack storage, mechanical<br />

service; 772-664-8500<br />

26. Inlet Marina<br />

9502 SR A1A, north of<br />

Sebastian Inlet: wet boat<br />

storage, canoe and kayak<br />

rentals, powerboat rentals,<br />

river tour boat, launch ramp,<br />

charter fishing service;<br />

321-724-5424<br />

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Boat Ramps in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Outdoors<br />

1. Scottsmoor Landing<br />

2400 Huntington Ave.,<br />

Scottsmoor Huntington Avenue<br />

and Dixie Way (west shore of<br />

Indian River) 7 miles north of<br />

Mims; one ramp<br />

2. Old Beacon 42 Camp<br />

Boat Ramp<br />

1.5 miles north of Haulover<br />

Canal off State Road 3 at Merritt<br />

Island National Wildlife Refuge<br />

(west shore of Mosquito<br />

Lagoon)<br />

3. Haulover Canal Boat Ramp<br />

SR 3 and Haulover Canal at<br />

Merritt Island National Wildlife<br />

Refuge<br />

4. Eddy Creek Boat Ramp<br />

Playalinda Beach at Canaveral<br />

National Seashore on southeast<br />

side of Mosquito Lagoon<br />

5. Parrish Park<br />

1 Max Brewer Causeway, Titusville,<br />

East end of State Road 406<br />

bridge (east side of Indian River);<br />

six lanes<br />

6. Marina Park<br />

Marina Road and U.S. 1, Titusville,<br />

(west side of Indian River);<br />

two lanes<br />

7. Loughman Lake Lodge<br />

1955 Hatbill Road, Mims, off<br />

State Road 46 west of Mims<br />

8. Fox Lake Park<br />

4400 Fox Lake Road, west end of<br />

Fox Lake Road in Titusville, one<br />

ramp for access to Fox Lake and<br />

South Lake; freshwater<br />

9. Kennedy Point Ramp<br />

4915 S. Washington Ave., Titusville,<br />

on U.S. 1 south of State<br />

Road 50, two lane ramps<br />

10. Port St. John Boat Ramp<br />

6650 N. Cocoa Blvd. (west side of<br />

Indian River)<br />

11. Port’s End Park<br />

West channel of Port Canaveral<br />

(south side of port)<br />

12. Freddie Patrick Park<br />

Middle turning basin of Port<br />

Canaveral (south side of port)<br />

13. Kelly Park<br />

2550 N. Banana River Drive,<br />

south of State Road 528, four<br />

lane boat ramps<br />

14. McFarland Park<br />

2060 Indian River Drive, Cocoa<br />

Coquina Drive and River Road<br />

(west side of Indian River)<br />

15. and 16. James<br />

Bourbeau-Leroy Wright Park<br />

8195 King St., Cocoa, State Road<br />

520 and St. Johns River ; paved<br />

ramp and park on St. Johns River<br />

17. Lake Poinsett Lodge<br />

5665 Lake Poinsett Road, Cocoa<br />

End of State Road 520 and west<br />

of Cocoa (east side of Lake Poinsett)<br />

18. Lee Wenner<br />

Park<br />

State Road 520<br />

and Riverside<br />

Drive in Cocoa<br />

(west side of<br />

Indian River)<br />

19. Kiwanis<br />

Island Park<br />

951 Kiwanis<br />

Island Park Road,<br />

Merritt Island,<br />

connecting with<br />

Sykes Creek and<br />

Newfound Harbor;<br />

two lanes and natural<br />

site launch<br />

20. Wayside Park<br />

State Road 520 near Cape<br />

Canaveral Hospital in<br />

Cocoa Beach (east side of<br />

Banana River)<br />

21. Ramp Road Park<br />

Ramp Road in Cocoa Beach<br />

on canal connecting with<br />

Banana River<br />

22. POW-MIA Pineda<br />

Landing<br />

5955 N. U.S. 1, Melbourne, U.S.<br />

1 and Pineda Causeway (west<br />

side of Indian River)<br />

23. Lake Washington Boat<br />

Ramp<br />

6000 Lake Washington Road,<br />

Melbourne<br />

West end of Lake Washington<br />

Road (east side of Lake Washington)<br />

two lanes<br />

24. Ballard Park<br />

924 Thomas Barbour Drive,<br />

Melbourne<br />

On Eau Gallie River connecting<br />

with Indian River<br />

25. Eau Gallie Causeway Park<br />

East end of causeway, State<br />

Road 518 (east side of Indian<br />

River); four lanes, natural windsurfing<br />

launch<br />

26. Camp Holly Fish Camp<br />

6901 W. U.S. 192 west of Melbourne<br />

on St. Johns River<br />

27. Claude Edge Front Street<br />

Park<br />

2210 Front St., Melbourne<br />

New Haven Avenue and Front<br />

Street (west side of Indian River)<br />

28. Pollak Park<br />

1455 Main St. NE, Palm Bay, end<br />

of Main where it meets Turkey<br />

Creek<br />

29. Alex Goode Park<br />

North Bianca Drive in Palm Bay<br />

on Turkey Creek connecting<br />

with Indian River<br />

30. John Jorgensen‘s Landing<br />

5045 U.S. 1, Grant (west side of<br />

Indian River)<br />

31. First Street Boat Ramp<br />

4727 1st St., Grant; one lane<br />

32. Honest John’s Fish Camp<br />

750 Mullet Creek Road off State<br />

Road A1A at Floridana Beach<br />

(east side of Indian River)<br />

33. Long Point Park<br />

700 Long Point Road north of<br />

Sebastian Inlet<br />

34. Inlet Marina<br />

9502 State Road A1A north of<br />

Sebastian Inlet<br />

35. Sebastian Inlet State<br />

Park<br />

9700 S. SR A1A, Melbourne, at<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>/Indian River county line<br />

36. Sand Point Marina<br />

<strong>2015</strong> Main St., Micco, on<br />

Sebastian River connecting<br />

with Indian River<br />

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Chris Tucker of Satellite Beach slices up a nice wave in<br />

the Men’s Pro finals during the Easter Surfing Festival<br />

at the Cocoa Beach Pier. CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

The Space Coast is home to<br />

premier surf spots,<br />

international surfing<br />

events and some of the world’s<br />

top surfers.<br />

Among professional surfers<br />

who got their feet wet along the<br />

Space Coast are 11-time world<br />

champion Kelly Slater of Cocoa<br />

Beach and former world<br />

champion C.J. Hobgood of<br />

Satellite Beach.<br />

Several annual events in<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> have attracted<br />

thousands of spectators and<br />

hundreds of competitors.<br />

Among Cocoa Beach’s<br />

long-running annual events are<br />

the Ron Jon Easter Surf Festival<br />

and the National Kidney<br />

Foundation Labor Day Surfing<br />

Festival. They are joined by the<br />

recently-formed Beach ’N<br />

Boards Festival, featuring the<br />

ASP (Association of Surfing<br />

Professionals) Grade 2 Ron<br />

Jon/Vans Jr. Pro boys and girls<br />

events.<br />

The annual big-money<br />

Quiksilver King of the Peak<br />

contest, an invitation-only draw<br />

for many of the state’s top pros,<br />

Outdoors<br />

Surfing and Sailing<br />

Amateurs, pros carve up<br />

waves in <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

FLORIDA TODAY Staff<br />

HOT LINE<br />

Cocoa Beach Surf report:<br />

321-868-8967<br />

SURF REPORTS<br />

2ndlight.com: Forecasts and<br />

live surf cams<br />

16streets.com: Cocoa Beach<br />

area surf reports done by <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong> surfing family, the<br />

O’Hares. Daily updates<br />

CFLSurf.com: Central Florida<br />

surf forecasts<br />

SurfGuru.com: Florida surf<br />

reports and live surf cams<br />

surfline.com: Forecasts, profiles,<br />

news and live surf cams<br />

thewavecaster.com: Indialantic<br />

area surf reports and live surf<br />

cams<br />

RENTALS<br />

Surfboard and Kayak Rentals:<br />

takes place in the fall at<br />

Sebastian Inlet, featuring a<br />

unique skins game format.<br />

There are plenty of other<br />

events for youngsters and<br />

adults alike, including the East<br />

Coast Surfing Association<br />

Series and the AAU National<br />

Championships. Both are held<br />

3220 S. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa<br />

Beach, 321-783-4088; oceansportsworld.com<br />

Cocoa Beach Surf Company:<br />

4001 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa<br />

Beach, 321-799-9930; cocoabeachsurf.com<br />

Ron Jon Surf Shop: 4151 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave.; 888-757-8737;<br />

ronjonsurfshop.com/location/<br />

beachrentals-fl.aspx<br />

CAMPS<br />

Craig Carroll’s Surf Camp:<br />

321-868-1980; ronjonsurf<br />

school.com<br />

Next Generation Surf School:<br />

Cocoa Beach Surf Complex, 4001<br />

N. Atlantic Ave., 321-591-9577;<br />

nexgensurf.com<br />

SurfGuys Surf School: 321-<br />

956-3268; surfguyssurf.com<br />

across <strong>Brevard</strong>’s beaches.<br />

For casual surfers, popular<br />

spots extend from Playalinda<br />

Beach in the north to Sebastian<br />

Inlet in the south, with many<br />

public access points across the<br />

protected dunes.<br />

An abundance of surf shops<br />

stretch along the Space Coast.<br />

Sailing<br />

Clubs<br />

Anchorage Yacht<br />

Basin: 96 E. Eau Gallie<br />

Blvd., Indian Harbour<br />

Beach, 321-773-3620<br />

Banana River Sail<br />

and Power Squadron:<br />

America’s Boating Club<br />

offers boating classes, free<br />

vessel safety checks and<br />

monthly meetings with<br />

guest speakers at the Satellite<br />

Beach Civic Center, 321-<br />

220-7776; brsps.org<br />

Cocoa Beach Sail<br />

and Power Squadron: A<br />

division of the United<br />

States Power Squadrons,<br />

321-452-3682; cbps.us<br />

East Coast Sailing Association:<br />

Meets at<br />

7 p.m. second Wednesdays<br />

at Satellite Beach Civic<br />

Center; ecsasail.com<br />

Eau Gallie Yacht Club:<br />

100 Datura Drive, Indian<br />

Harbour Beach, 321-773-<br />

2600<br />

Eau Gallie Yacht Basin:<br />

587 Young St., Melbourne;<br />

60 deep-water wet slips,<br />

showers, laundry and canvas<br />

shop; marina, 321-242-<br />

6577; Karen’s Canvas Shop,<br />

321-254-0032<br />

Kennedy Point Marina &<br />

Yacht Club: 4749 S. Washington<br />

Ave., Titusville, 110<br />

slips, showers, laundry, fuel<br />

dock, 321-383-0280<br />

Indian River Yacht Club:<br />

90 Delannoy Ave., Cocoa,<br />

321-638-0090;<br />

iryc@cfl.rr.com<br />

Manatee Cove Marina:<br />

Patrick Air Force Base,<br />

321-494-7455<br />

Melbourne Harbor Marina:<br />

2210 Front St. No. 101,<br />

Melbourne, 321-725-9054<br />

Melbourne Yacht Club:<br />

1202 River Drive, Melbourne,<br />

321-768-9921<br />

Port Canaveral Yacht<br />

Club: 910 Mullet Road,<br />

Cape Canaveral,<br />

321-784-2292<br />

Titusville Sail and Power<br />

Squadron: Offers free<br />

vessel safety checks and<br />

boating classes, 321-216-<br />

2070; titusvillesps.org<br />

Titusville Sailing Club:<br />

Conducts Red Cross sailing<br />

lessons in spring and fall,<br />

10A Max Brewer Parkway,<br />

321-267-2967<br />

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Golf Courses in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Outdoors<br />

1. Walkabout Golf Club<br />

3950 Walkabout Way, Mims;<br />

866-465-3352. Pro: John Crocker<br />

» Public; par-72; 18 holes;<br />

7,146 yards. Pro shop.<br />

walkaboutgolf.com<br />

2. Sherwood Golf Club<br />

4335 London Town Road,<br />

Titusville; 321-269-4653<br />

» Public; par-71; 18 holes;<br />

6,513 yards. sherwoodgolfclub.com<br />

3. Willow Lakes Golf<br />

& RV Resort<br />

2852 Willow Lakes Lane, Titusville;<br />

321-264-4653<br />

» Public; par-29; 9 holes;<br />

1,308 yards;<br />

willowlakes.com<br />

4. The Great Outdoors<br />

137 Plantation Drive, Titusville;<br />

321-269-5524<br />

» Public; par-71; 18 holes; 6,542<br />

yards.<br />

tgoresort.com<br />

5. Royal Oak Resort<br />

and Golf Club<br />

2150 Country Club Drive, Titusville;<br />

321-268-1550<br />

» Semiprivate; par-71; 18 holes;<br />

6,614 yards.<br />

royaloakgolfresort.com<br />

6. La Cita Country Club<br />

777 Country Club Drive, Titusville;<br />

321-383-2582. Pro: Jim Musick<br />

» Private; par-72; 18 holes;<br />

6,602 yards. lacitacc.com<br />

7. Sam’s Executive Golf Course<br />

4255 U.S. 1, Sharpes;<br />

321-632-2890<br />

» Public; par-58; 18 holes;<br />

2,960 yards<br />

8. The Savannahs<br />

at Sykes Creek<br />

3915 Savannah Trail,<br />

Merritt Island;<br />

321-455-1375. Pro: Greg Sanders<br />

» Public; par-72; 18 holes;<br />

6,507 yards<br />

golfspacecoast.com<br />

9. Rockledge Country Club<br />

1591 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge;<br />

321-636-6022.<br />

Pro: Andrew Gardner<br />

» Private; par-71; 18 holes;<br />

6,436 yards<br />

rockledgecc.com<br />

10. Cocoa Beach Country Club<br />

4600 Tom Warriner Blvd.,<br />

Cocoa Beach; 321-868-3361<br />

Pro: Holly Gregory<br />

» Public; par-36, 36, 35; 27 holes<br />

River course 3,342 yards,<br />

Dolphin course 3,021 yards,<br />

Lakes course 3,372 yards<br />

golfcocoabeach.com<br />

11. Turtle Creek Golf Club<br />

1279 Admiralty Blvd., Rockledge;<br />

321-632-2520<br />

Golf director: Justin Horton<br />

» Semiprivate; par-72; 18<br />

holes;<br />

6,709 yards<br />

golfturtlecreek.com<br />

12. Duran Golf Club<br />

7032 Stadium Parkway,<br />

Viera;<br />

321-576-0033.<br />

Pro: Matthew Morrison<br />

» Public; par-72; 18 holes;<br />

7,151 yards. duran<br />

golf.com<br />

13. Viera East Golf Club<br />

2300 Clubhouse Drive, Viera;<br />

321-639-6500. Pro: David Buth<br />

» Public; par-72; 18 holes;<br />

6,669 yards. vieragolf.com<br />

14. Indian River Colony Club<br />

1936 Freedom Drive, Melbourne;<br />

321-255-6051<br />

Recreation manager: Wally<br />

Bandura<br />

» Private; par-72; 18 holes;<br />

6,609 yards<br />

indianrivercolonyclub.com<br />

15. Manatee Cove Golf Club<br />

861Marina Road, Patrick Air Force<br />

Base; 321-494-4653<br />

Pro: Steve Waggoner<br />

» Private; active, retired military<br />

and guests; par-72, 18 holes;<br />

6,947 yards<br />

16. Baytree National Golf Links<br />

8207 National Drive, Melbourne;<br />

321-259-9060<br />

Pro: Cory Smith<br />

» Semiprivate; par-72; 18 holes;<br />

7,043 yards<br />

baytreenational.com<br />

17. Suntree Country Club<br />

1Country Club Drive, Melbourne;<br />

321-242-6235<br />

GM: Steve Lamontagne<br />

» Private; par-72; 36 holes;<br />

Classic course, 6,953 yards;<br />

Challenge course, 6,945<br />

suntree.com<br />

18. Mallard’s Landing<br />

2750 Lake Washington Road,<br />

Melbourne; 321-255-4606<br />

» Public; par-72; 18 holes;<br />

6,955 yards<br />

19. Crane Creek Reserve<br />

475 W. New Haven Ave.,<br />

Melbourne; 321-674-5716<br />

» Public; par-71; 18 holes;<br />

5,886 yards<br />

20. Palm Gardens Golf Course<br />

2630 Minton Road, Melbourne;<br />

321-723-3182. Manager: Eve Taylor<br />

» Public; par-30; 9 holes; 1,596 yards<br />

21. Spessard Holland<br />

at Melbourne Beach<br />

2374 Oak St., Melbourne Beach;<br />

321-952-4529. Pro: Greg Sanders.<br />

» Public; par-67; 18 holes;<br />

5,155 yards<br />

golfspacecoast.com<br />

22. Jo Daddy’s Executive<br />

PRICES<br />

Prices vary<br />

by season.<br />

Call for rates.<br />

Lighted Golf Course<br />

3255 Jupiter Blvd. SE, Palm Bay;<br />

321-723-1956<br />

» Public, executive, par-29;<br />

9 holes, 1,501yards; lighted course<br />

23. The Majors Golf Club<br />

3375 Bayside Lakes Blvd., Palm Bay;<br />

321-952-8617.<br />

Pro: Mike Pryor<br />

» Public with memberships available;<br />

par-72; 18 holes; 6,918 yards<br />

majorsgolfclub.com<br />

24. The Habitat at Valkaria<br />

3591Fairgreen St., Grant-Valkaria;<br />

321-952-6312<br />

Pro: Alex Romanoff<br />

» Public; par-72; 18 holes;<br />

6,836 yards<br />

golfspacecoast.com<br />

25. Aquarina Beach<br />

& Country Club<br />

7500 SR A1A, South Melbourne<br />

Beach, 321-676-8923<br />

Pro: Tom Zellers<br />

» Semiprivate; par-62;<br />

18 holes; 4,313 yards<br />

26. Barefoot Bay Golf<br />

& Country Club<br />

1225 Barefoot Blvd., Barefoot Bay;<br />

772-664-3174.<br />

» Public; par-60; 18 holes;<br />

4,313 yards. bbrd.org<br />

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Grip it<br />

and<br />

rip it!<br />

Kaley Stirtzinger<br />

of Holy Trinity<br />

competes in the<br />

Class 1A regional<br />

high school golf<br />

tournament at<br />

Suntree Country<br />

Club. TIM SHORTT/<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Outdoors<br />

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Tennis Courts in <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Outdoors<br />

1. Singleton Tennis Courts<br />

655 Singleton Ave., Titusville;<br />

321-264-5105<br />

10 lighted hard courts<br />

2. Isaac Campbell Sr. Park<br />

701 South St., Titusville;<br />

321-264-5040<br />

2 lighted hard courts<br />

3. YMCA Outback Racquet<br />

Center<br />

3050 Satterfield Road, Titusville;<br />

321-269-3763<br />

6 lighted clay courts<br />

2 racquetball courts<br />

Pro shop » Private<br />

4. LaCita Country Club<br />

777 Country Club Drive,<br />

Titusville; 321-383-2582<br />

Pro shop: 321-383-5311<br />

6 clay courts » Private<br />

www.lacitacc.com<br />

5. Fay Blvd. Park<br />

4700 Fay Blvd., Port St. John;<br />

321-633-1974<br />

4 hard courts<br />

2 racquetball courts<br />

6. Provost Park<br />

400 Varr Ave., Cocoa;<br />

321-633-1872<br />

1 unlighted hard court<br />

7. Rockledge Park Tennis<br />

960 Cogswell St., Rockledge;<br />

321-633-1975<br />

8 hard courts, 4 clay courts,<br />

all lighted<br />

8. McLarty Park<br />

790 Barton Blvd., Rockledge;<br />

321-633-1870<br />

2 lighted hard courts<br />

9. Swiss Inn<br />

3220 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge;<br />

321-631-9445<br />

6 lighted clay courts » Private<br />

www.swissinntennis.com<br />

10. Viera Regional Park<br />

2300 Judge Fran Jamieson<br />

Way, Viera; 321-433-4891<br />

4 lighted hard courts<br />

11. Suntree Country<br />

Club<br />

1 Country Club Drive,<br />

Melbourne;<br />

321-242-6242<br />

6 clay courts,<br />

2 deco turf<br />

Pro shop »<br />

Private and<br />

public<br />

instruction<br />

12. Jimmy<br />

Moore<br />

Tennis<br />

Complex<br />

2810 Sarno<br />

Road,<br />

Melbourne;<br />

321-255-4613<br />

8 lighted hard courts<br />

13. Fee Avenue Tennis Courts<br />

114 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne;<br />

321-674-5720<br />

11 hard courts, 4 clay courts<br />

14. Bryant Adams Park<br />

6224 Henry Ave., W. Melbourne;<br />

321-676-4029; 4 lighted courts,<br />

2 four-wall racquetball courts<br />

15. Kiwanis Island Tennis<br />

951 Kiwanis Island Park Road,<br />

Merritt Island; 321-455-1380<br />

8 lighted hard courts<br />

16. Nancy Hanson Recreation<br />

Complex<br />

7300 N. Atlantic Ave.,<br />

Cape Canaveral;<br />

321-868-1226<br />

5 lighted hard courts,<br />

4 racquetball courts<br />

17. Racquet Club of Cocoa<br />

Beach<br />

4600 Tom<br />

Warriner Blvd.,<br />

Cocoa Beach;<br />

321-868-3224<br />

10 hard courts, 4 lighted;<br />

2 lighted clay courts<br />

Pro shop<br />

18. DeSoto Tennis &<br />

Racquetball Courts<br />

499 DeSoto Parkway,<br />

Satellite Beach;<br />

773-3313<br />

Recreation Department:<br />

321-773-6458<br />

8 lighted hard courts;<br />

2 enclosed racquetball courts<br />

19. Kiwi Tennis Club<br />

30 Tradewinds Drive,<br />

Indian Harbour Beach;<br />

321-773-2116<br />

4 hard courts,<br />

9 clay courts all lighted;<br />

Pro shop » Private<br />

exercise room;<br />

Palm Cafe restaurant<br />

(open to the public),<br />

banquet room<br />

www.kiwitennisclub.com<br />

20. Eau Gallie Yacht Club<br />

100 Datura Drive,<br />

Indian Harbour Beach;<br />

321-773-2600<br />

6 lighted clay courts<br />

Pro shop » Private<br />

www.egyachtclub.com<br />

21. Flutie Athletic Complex<br />

2070 Oak St., Melbourne Beach;<br />

321-724-5860<br />

2 lighted courts<br />

22. Tennis at Aquarina<br />

450 Aquarina Blvd., Melbourne<br />

Beach; 321-676-5236<br />

6 clay courts, 3 lighted<br />

Pro shop » Private<br />

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Arts & Entertainment<br />

McKee Botanical Gardens<br />

Above: The entrance<br />

to the Space Shuttle<br />

Atlantis exhibit<br />

at the Kennedy Space<br />

Center Visitor<br />

Complex impresses.<br />

MALCOLM DENEMARK/<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

A meerkat strikes a<br />

pose at the new<br />

"Meerkat Hamlet" at<br />

the entrance of<br />

Expedition Africa at<br />

the <strong>Brevard</strong> Zoo in<br />

Viera. TIM SHORTT/<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Attractions<br />

Kennedy Space Center Visitor<br />

Complex, SR 405, Merritt Island.<br />

Admission includes IMAX 3-D<br />

films, Angry Birds Space Encounter,<br />

Shuttle Launch Experience,<br />

Space Shuttle Atlantis and a bus<br />

tour. It also includes admission<br />

into the nearby Astronaut Hall of<br />

Fame. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />

daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 14-27,<br />

Aug. 11-31 and Dec. 15-25, and 9<br />

a.m. to 7 p.m. June 30-Aug. 10 and<br />

Dec. 26-28. General admission is<br />

$50 for adults, $40 for children<br />

ages 3-11. Call 866-737-5235 or<br />

visit kennedyspacecenter.com.<br />

Andretti Thrill Park, 3960 S.<br />

Babcock St., Melbourne. Hours are<br />

noon to 10 p.m. Monday through<br />

Thursday, noon to midnight Fridays,<br />

11 a.m. to midnight Saturdays,<br />

and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays.<br />

Cost is $27.95 for a Funday<br />

Sunday pass, wristbands range<br />

from $26.95-$39.95. Call 321-956-<br />

6706 or visit andrettithrillpark-<br />

.com.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham<br />

Road, Melbourne. Hours are 9:30<br />

a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with last<br />

admission at 4 p.m. Admission is<br />

$16 for adults, $15 for seniors and<br />

$12 for kids ages 2-12. Admission<br />

to Treetop Trek is $57 for the<br />

adult challenge course, $40 for<br />

the adult canopy walk, $52 for the<br />

“big kid” challenge course, $36<br />

for the “big kid” canopy walk,<br />

and $22 for the “little kid” chutes<br />

and ladders. Call 321-254-9453 or<br />

visit brevardzoo.org.<br />

Skate/BMX Park, 750 Jamaica<br />

Blvd., Satellite Beach. Hours are 4<br />

to 8:45 p.m. Monday through<br />

Thursday, 4 to 9:45 p.m. Friday, 10<br />

a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Saturday, and 4<br />

to 8 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $2 per<br />

skater. Call 321-777-3538 or visit<br />

satellitebeachrecreation.org.<br />

McKee Botanical Gardens, 350<br />

U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Hours are 10<br />

a.m. to 5 pm. Tuesday through<br />

Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.<br />

Sunday. Cost is $12 for adults, $11<br />

for seniors and $5 for children<br />

ages 3 to 12 Dec. 1-April 30, and<br />

$10 for adults, $9 for seniors and<br />

$5 for children ages 3 to 12 May<br />

1-Nov. 30. Call 772-794-0601 or<br />

visit mckeegarden.org.<br />

Botanical Gardens at Florida<br />

Tech, 150 W. University Blvd.,<br />

Melbourne. 15-acre botanical<br />

garden, a trail, beautiful fauna<br />

and tropical growth. Call 321-674-<br />

8038 or visit fit.edu.<br />

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Shopping<br />

Arts & Entertainment<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> offers a variety of<br />

shopping plazas and malls to suit<br />

every consumer taste and style, from<br />

major department stores like Macy’s<br />

stores to boutiques like Tuesday<br />

Morning and antique shops.<br />

SHOPPING PLAZAS<br />

The Avenue Viera: A 415,000-<br />

square-foot, open-air pedestrianfriendly<br />

development just west of<br />

Interstate 95, off Lake Andrew Drive<br />

in Viera, includes Bed Bath & Beyond,<br />

Bonefish Grill, Belk, <strong>Book</strong>s-A-<br />

Million, Old Navy, Carmike Cinemas,<br />

The Melting Pot, Michael’s, World<br />

Market, Sports Authority, a Green<br />

Market farmer’s market every<br />

Tuesday and more, 321-634-5390;<br />

viera.shoptheavenue.com.<br />

Viera MarketPlace includes<br />

Kohl’s, Office Depot and Sports<br />

Authority.<br />

South of The Avenue are<br />

the Shoppes of Lake Andrew, a<br />

Walmart Supercenter and a<br />

Super Target.<br />

Babcock Street: Just north of<br />

Hibiscus Boulevard is a renovated<br />

shopping area built in 1959. The<br />

landscaped strip center on Babcock’s<br />

east side is known as the Melbourne<br />

Shopping Center, which includes Big<br />

Lots, Publix, several discount apparel<br />

outlets, restaurants and small shops.<br />

A Sears store and several fast-food,<br />

ethnic and sit-down restaurants are<br />

also along Babcock.<br />

Bayside Lakes Shopping Center:<br />

Located in Palm Bay off of Bayside<br />

Lakes Boulevard southeast, the<br />

plaza offers several restaurants,<br />

including Soprano’s Pizzeria and<br />

Mediterranean Grill. Also a Publix.<br />

Cocoa Beach: In the downtown<br />

area, just north of the Minutemen<br />

Causeway and between Orlando<br />

and Atlantic avenues, lies Cottage<br />

Row military houses from the 1940s<br />

and ’50s that have been converted<br />

into quaint shops, salons and<br />

restaurants.<br />

Near SR 520 and A1A is a tourist<br />

landmark, Ron Jon Surf Shop, the<br />

24-hour icon of beach attire.<br />

Cocoa Village: Historic downtown<br />

Cocoa features a shopper-friendly,<br />

casual walkway featuring several<br />

independent venues. Many of the<br />

shops specialize in arts, unique gifts,<br />

crafts, galleries, gourmet foods,<br />

metaphysical books, antiques and<br />

clothing. The village also includes<br />

casual to upscale restaurants and<br />

bars featuring music performers.<br />

The area also includes an amphitheater,<br />

fishing on the Indian River, an<br />

interactive fountain, historic homes,<br />

churches and state headquarters for<br />

the Florida Historical Society. The<br />

Civic Center, Riverfront Park and<br />

Porcher House are available for<br />

weddings, parties and meetings. Call<br />

Cocoa Leisure Services at 321-639-<br />

3500 or Historic Village Association<br />

at 321-631-9075; cocoavillage.com.<br />

Crossroads Marketplace:<br />

This retail development is on State<br />

Road 405, just south of State Road<br />

50 and features more than 200,000<br />

square feet of retail space. There are<br />

several major stores at the plaza,<br />

including Target. Other stores include<br />

Kay Jewelers, Marshalls, PetCo<br />

and Merle Norman.<br />

Eau Gallie: The Eau Gallie Arts<br />

District of Melbourne, on the riverfront<br />

east of U.S. 1and north of the<br />

Eau Gallie Causeway to south of<br />

Parkway Drive, features a number of<br />

art galleries ranging from the avant<br />

garde to the post-modern. There<br />

also are bookstores, antique shops<br />

and restaurants.<br />

Fifth Avenue: A boardwalk-style<br />

walkway sits along the Atlantic<br />

Ocean in Indialantic and U.S. 192. It is<br />

lined with restaurants, including<br />

Bizarro’s Pizza, and several specialty<br />

shops. There also is a Starbucks<br />

coffee shop and a Cold Stone<br />

Creamery ice cream store.<br />

Florida Marketplace: An office<br />

and professional complex, the<br />

Marketplace at 1396 Babcock St. in<br />

Melbourne includes some retail<br />

stores, 321-956-2100.<br />

Hammock Landing: The 460,000-<br />

square-foot shopping center at 205<br />

Palm Bay Road near Interstate 95 in<br />

West Melbourne is the county’s<br />

newest. It has more than 30 stores,<br />

including Ulta Beauty, Michael’s Arts<br />

and Crafts, Kohl’s, Shoe Carnival,<br />

hhgregg, Marshall’s and Target.<br />

Restaurants include Pollo Tropical,<br />

Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys<br />

Burgers & Fries and Longhorn Steakhouse;<br />

hammocklandingfl.com.<br />

Historic Downtown Melbourne:<br />

The area along New Haven and<br />

Strawbridge avenues is home to<br />

specialty shops, pizzerias, numerous<br />

restaurants, coffee shops and bars.<br />

Call 321-724-1741, or visit<br />

downtownmelbourne.com.<br />

Indian Harbour Beach: Three<br />

large shopping centers vie for attention<br />

along east Eau Gallie Causeway.<br />

You’ll find such places as Bealls,<br />

Publix and Wal-Mart, in addition to<br />

specialty shops and restaurants.<br />

Melbourne Square: The mall on<br />

U.S. 192 is anchored by Dillard’s<br />

North and South, Macy’s, JC Penney<br />

and Dick’s Sporting Goods,<br />

321-727-2000; simon.com or<br />

westmelbourne.org.<br />

Stores line the 192 route from U.S.<br />

1to I-95. They include Target, Barnes<br />

& Noble <strong>Book</strong>sellers, Ross, Pier 1<br />

Imports, Best Buy, Petsmart, Sports<br />

Authority and Sam’s Club.<br />

Merritt Square Mall: More than<br />

100 stores are enclosed on State<br />

Road 520. It is anchored by Macy’s,<br />

Dillard’s, Sears and JC Penney, and<br />

includes a large theater, 321-452-<br />

3270; merrittsquaremall.com.<br />

Palm Bay West Regional Shopping<br />

Center: This strip mall covers<br />

265,000 square feet at Minton and<br />

Malabar roads. Stores include Winn-<br />

Dixie, Bealls, Ace Hardware and<br />

Tuesday Morning.<br />

Renningers Super Flea & Farmers<br />

Market: Melbourne’s largest<br />

open-air attraction is situated on 20<br />

acres, with more than 900 booths of<br />

new and used merchandise, and<br />

special events on weekends. Open 9<br />

a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and<br />

Sunday at I-95 at exit 183, W. Eau<br />

Gallie Boulevard, Melbourne, 321-<br />

242-9124; superfleamarket.com.<br />

Satellite Beach Atlantic Plaza:<br />

Shopping plaza has specialty shops<br />

and consumer service businesses and<br />

the only movie theater, Satellite<br />

Beach Cinemas, among the south<br />

beach cities. Including an Ace Hardware,<br />

La Moda Boutique and a<br />

Publix supermarket.<br />

Searstown Mall: This Titusville<br />

mall contains Sears and a variety of<br />

specialty shops and services, as well<br />

as a movie theater, 321-269-5921.<br />

Space Coast Frontenac Flea<br />

Market: Hundreds of stalls with<br />

used, discounted and new items<br />

and produce, 5605 N. U.S. 1, F<br />

rontenac, south of Port St. John.<br />

Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and<br />

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,<br />

321-631-0241.<br />

Downtown Titusville: The area<br />

offers arts and crafts shops, clothing<br />

and consignment shops, flower and<br />

gift shops and a number of restaurants.<br />

A few blocks south of downtown<br />

on U.S. 1are specialized stores,<br />

including antiques.<br />

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Performing Arts<br />

Arts & Entertainment<br />

NONPROFIT GROUP<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Cultural Alliance: <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong>’s designated local arts<br />

agency serving cultural organizations,<br />

individual artists and the<br />

community. As a 501(c)(3), nonprofit<br />

organization, the BCA’s<br />

mission is to build and sustain a<br />

vibrant and dynamic arts and<br />

cultural sector integral to <strong>Brevard</strong>’s<br />

quality of life. BCA serves the<br />

entire county and all artistic disciplines,<br />

in partnership with likeminded<br />

organizations, to support<br />

the arts and cultural community,<br />

321-690-6817; artsbrevard.org<br />

THEATER<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Theatrical Ensemble:<br />

Presents storytelling with theatrical<br />

presentation and music, 321-676-<br />

0697; brevardensemble.com<br />

Eastern Florida State College:<br />

The college has regular acting<br />

classes and a performance season,<br />

1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, 321-<br />

632-1111, www.easternflorida.edu<br />

Florida Tech College Players:<br />

Student group produces shows in<br />

the Gleason Performing Arts Center<br />

at Florida Tech, 321-674-8767;<br />

cp.fit.edu<br />

Henegar Center for the Arts:<br />

Features a 500-seat theater, studio<br />

space, gallery space and meeting<br />

rooms, and presents classical music<br />

and touring theatrical productions,<br />

children’s theater and the Henegar’s<br />

Red Carpet Productions, 625<br />

E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne,<br />

321-723-8698; henegar.org<br />

Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse:<br />

Produces musicals and runs<br />

the Stars of Tomorrow children’s<br />

program, 300 <strong>Brevard</strong> Ave., Cocoa,<br />

321-636-5050; cocoavillage<br />

playhouse.com<br />

King Center for the Performing<br />

Arts: From concerts, dance, theater,<br />

comedy and variety, the 2,000-<br />

seat center presents a wide array<br />

of shows. This has become the<br />

go-to place for area residents to<br />

see big-name performers such as<br />

Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Lambert,<br />

Loretta Lynn and more. In addition,<br />

the King Center runs an active<br />

children’s theater program and<br />

off-beat Studio Theater and rents<br />

its rotunda and black-box facilities<br />

to weddings, receptions and more.<br />

The King Center is at 3865 N.<br />

Wickham Road, Melbourne, 321-<br />

242-2219; kingcenter.com<br />

The Harbor City Harmonizers<br />

and the Platinum Coast Chorus<br />

of Sweet Adelines perform at<br />

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy<br />

in Melbourne. FOR FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Melbourne Civic Theatre: Produces<br />

shows year-round at 817 E.<br />

Strawbridge Ave., Le Galerie,<br />

Melbourne, 321-723-6935; e-mail<br />

info@mymct.org; mymct.org<br />

Playwrights Workshop: Solicits<br />

plays by area playwrights and<br />

performs three one-act plays three<br />

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Ella Craig, 9, and her sister, Ava, 7, of Titusville, join James Berkley of Orlando as the King and Peggy<br />

Renshaw of Mims as Anna in “The King and I” at the Titusville Playhouse. CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

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times a year at Surfside Playhouse,<br />

301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach,<br />

321-961-1988; playwrightsworkshopbrevard.org<br />

Special Spotlight Theatre: Presents<br />

a production featuring special-needs<br />

entertainers at the<br />

Henegar Center for the Arts, 625 E.<br />

New Haven Ave., Melbourne,<br />

321-525-0941; specialspotlight.com.<br />

Surfside Players: Produces a full<br />

season of comedies, musicals and a<br />

drama. Produces a summer production<br />

of an original play by a local<br />

playwright. Runs Surfside Youth<br />

Players, which has children’s acting<br />

classes and productions at 301<br />

Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, 321-783-<br />

3127; surfsideplayers.com<br />

Titusville Playhouse: Produces<br />

dramas, comedies and musicals.<br />

Runs the Rising Stars Theatre for<br />

children and hosts a children’s summer<br />

camp at Emma Parrish Theatre,<br />

301Julia St., Titusville, 321-268-1125;<br />

titusvilleplayhouse.com<br />

MUSIC<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Chorale: More than 80<br />

community members ages 16 and<br />

older. Led by Jim Boyles, the chorale<br />

is a function of <strong>Brevard</strong> Community<br />

College, 321-501-0833;<br />

brevardchorale.org<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Children’s Chorus:<br />

Singers in fourth through 10th<br />

grades perform across <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong>, 321-432-2770;<br />

brevardchildrenschorus.org<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Community Chorus:<br />

Led by Robert Lamb, professional<br />

musicians present classical concerts<br />

at the King Center, 321-433-7689;<br />

brevardcommunitychorus.org<br />

Eastern Florida State College<br />

Concert Band: Student ensemble,<br />

conducted by James Bishop, performs<br />

year-round, 321-433-7385;<br />

easternflorida.edu<br />

Eastern Florida State College<br />

Jazz Ensemble: Student ensemble,<br />

conducted by James Bishop,<br />

performs throughout the year,<br />

321-433-7385; easternflorida.edu<br />

Eastern Florida State College<br />

String Ensemble: Student ensemble,<br />

conducted by James Bishop,<br />

performs throughout the year,<br />

321-433-7385; easternflorida.edu<br />

Eastern Florida State College<br />

Community Orchestra: Student<br />

orchestra, conducted by James<br />

Bishop, performs throughout the<br />

year, 321-433-7385;<br />

easternflorida.edu<br />

Eastern Florida State College<br />

Concert Choir: This student choir,<br />

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led by Robert Lamb, performs<br />

throughout the season, 321-433-<br />

7629; easternflorida.edu<br />

Eastern Florida State College<br />

Madrigal Ensemble: This student<br />

choir, led by Robert Lamb,<br />

performs throughout the season,<br />

321-433-7629; easternflorida.edu<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Symphony Orchestra:<br />

More than 100-member professional<br />

orchestra conducted by<br />

Christopher Confessore performs<br />

a full season at the King Center.<br />

Has several county guilds and the<br />

Vivace Society Club, 321-242-<br />

2024; brevardsymphony.com<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Symphony Youth<br />

Orchestra: Youth form four<br />

orchestras — the philharmonic<br />

orchestra, symphony orchestra,<br />

sinfonietta and string ensemble-<br />

—with young musicians accepted<br />

through audition, 321-216-7804;<br />

bsyo.us<br />

Central Florida Winds/Central<br />

Florida Chamber Winds: Gives<br />

five free performances a year,<br />

321-223-6688; cfwinds.org<br />

Community Band of <strong>Brevard</strong>:<br />

Gives free concerts each year,<br />

conducted by Marion Scott.<br />

Includes Space Coast Swing Ensemble,<br />

321-725-9191;<br />

communitybandofbrevard.org<br />

Greater Canaveral Chapter of<br />

the Barbershop Harmony<br />

Society: The group meets at<br />

7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Choral<br />

Room, B. W. Simpkins Fine Arts<br />

Building 4, <strong>Brevard</strong> Community<br />

College, 1519 Clearlake Road,<br />

Cocoa. The group performs for<br />

civic groups, assisted-living facilities,<br />

social gatherings, etc. Call<br />

Phil Hansen at 312-454-3823 or<br />

Arts & Entertainment<br />

Christopher Confessore, <strong>Brevard</strong> Symphony Orchestra’s principal<br />

conductor and music director, stands by the Space Shuttle Atlantis<br />

exhibit at the KSC Visitor Complex. CAROLINE PEREZ/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Arlan Ropp at 321-636-0900.<br />

Harbor City Harmonizers:<br />

Available for performances and<br />

special functions by male chorus<br />

and quartets. The non-profit<br />

organization is affiliated with the<br />

Barbershop Harmony Society.<br />

Call 321-213-9424. Christmas and<br />

spring performances each year;<br />

also Singing Valentine's;<br />

hcharmonizers.net<br />

Indialantic Chamber Singers:<br />

David Vogeding leads singers at<br />

Eastminster Presbyterian Church<br />

in Indialantic, 321-723-8371;<br />

indialanticchambersingers.org<br />

Melbourne Chamber Music<br />

Society: Brings acclaimed chamber<br />

music groups to perform at<br />

St. Marks United Methodist<br />

Church, 2030 N. SR A1A, Indialantic,<br />

321-213-5100; melbourne<br />

chambermusicsociety.com<br />

Melbourne Community Orchestra:<br />

More than 50 musicians<br />

perform free concerts at the<br />

Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E.<br />

Hibiscus Blvd., 321-285-6724;<br />

mcorchestra.org<br />

Melbourne Municipal Band:<br />

Amateur and professional musicians<br />

perform free concerts at<br />

the Melbourne Auditorium,<br />

625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.,<br />

321-724-0555;<br />

melbournemunicipalband.org<br />

Platinum Coast Chorus: Available<br />

for performances and social<br />

functions. A chapter of the Sweet<br />

Adelines International; 321-259-<br />

0020; platinumcoastchorus.com<br />

Rock the Silence: Brings Christian<br />

music to hearing and hear-<br />

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dances at the Melbourne Auditorium,<br />

625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.,<br />

321-724-0555; mmband.org<br />

Cast members rehearse for the performance of "Birds of Paradise"<br />

at the Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance Education in Viera. The<br />

production was held at the King Center. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

ing-impaired audiences. Organization<br />

also teaches sign language<br />

classes, 321-446-1802; rockthe<br />

silence.homestead.com<br />

Space Coast Chapter of American<br />

Guild of Organists: Offers<br />

concerts and educational workshops<br />

to promote the art,<br />

321-953-2151or e-mail<br />

tibiscribo@ gmail.com.<br />

Space Coast Chorus: Performs<br />

with the Greater Canaveral chapter<br />

of the Barbershop Harmony<br />

Society and smaller concerts,<br />

321-254-9223.<br />

Space Coast Flute Orchestra:<br />

Performs free concerts, featuring<br />

about 42 musicians who play a<br />

wide collection of flutes, directed<br />

by Nancy Clew; scfo.org.<br />

Space Coast Jazz Society: Meets<br />

monthly for live jazz performances<br />

and awards scholarships to <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

students studying jazz in<br />

college, 321-453-4191;<br />

space coastjazzsociety.com<br />

Space Coast Oratorio Society:<br />

Performs at Riverside Presbyterian<br />

Church in Cocoa Beach,<br />

321-536-8580.<br />

Space Coast Pops: Offers an<br />

annual four-concert subscription<br />

and other special concerts by<br />

professional musicians. Concert<br />

venue typically is the First Baptist<br />

Church Merritt Island. Sponsors<br />

the <strong>Brevard</strong> Young Performing<br />

Artists Competition, 321-632-7445,<br />

e-mail popsorch@aol.com;<br />

spacecoastpops.com<br />

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra:<br />

The group includes professional<br />

musicians as well as university<br />

and youth players. Most concerts<br />

are at First Baptist Church of<br />

Merritt Island, 321-536-8580;<br />

spacecoastsymphony.org<br />

Swingtime Jazz Band: Appears in<br />

three Big Band concerts in January<br />

and July, plus eight ballroom<br />

DANCE<br />

Dance Arts Centre Company:<br />

Performances throughout the<br />

season, focusing on modern and<br />

contemporary dance. Open to<br />

students of the Dance Arts Centre<br />

in Indian Harbour Beach and<br />

Melbourne studios, 321-777-2155;<br />

danceac.com<br />

Galmont Ballet Centre for Dance<br />

Education: Presents several productions<br />

a year, including "The<br />

Nutcracker," at Cocoa Village<br />

Playhouse, educational outreach<br />

programs and training program<br />

for children, teens, adults and<br />

professionals, 5575 Schenck Ave.,<br />

Suite 11, Viera, 321-543-4403;<br />

galmontballet.com.<br />

Golden Steppers: Produces two<br />

shows a year at the Cocoa Village<br />

Playhouse, 321-784-1454.<br />

Imperial Dance Corps: Performances<br />

throughout the year.<br />

Membership by audition from<br />

among students of the Dussich<br />

Dance Studio, 321-452-2046;<br />

dussichdancestudio.com<br />

Kaliko’s Polynesian Dancing:<br />

Includes fire dancers, percussionists<br />

and Polynesian dancers,<br />

Indialantic, 321-984-2789.<br />

Serenade Dance Company:<br />

Performs at the Henegar Center.<br />

Membership is only for students of<br />

the Dance Zone, 1020 W. Eau<br />

Gallie Blvd., 321-242-2442;<br />

the dancezoneofmelbourne.com<br />

Space Coast Ballet Academy:<br />

Features the Vaganova training<br />

method under the artistic direction<br />

of Boris Chepelev and Janna<br />

Kirova. Offers international master<br />

classes, year-end showcase,<br />

intensive summer program and<br />

“The Nutcracker” production in<br />

December at the King Center; 296<br />

N. Wickham Road, Melbourne,<br />

321-684-7390; spacecoastballet.<br />

com.<br />

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Museums and Galleries<br />

Arts & Entertainment<br />

MUSEUMS<br />

Air Force Space & Missile Museum:<br />

Focuses primarily on the<br />

early unmanned space program,<br />

with artifacts from the 1950s and<br />

1960s and a rocket garden. The<br />

museum is accessible to the public<br />

from the “Cape Canaveral: Then<br />

and Now” bus tour from Kennedy<br />

Space Center Visitor Complex,<br />

which runs 7 days a week, launch<br />

schedule permitting. The bus tour<br />

costs $25 for adults and $19 for<br />

children ages 3-11. In addition, the<br />

cost for Kennedy Space Center<br />

admission is $50 plus tax for adults;<br />

$40 plus tax for children ages 3 to<br />

11, and includes one-day access to<br />

all Visitor Complex exhibitions,<br />

shows, IMAX movies, space art<br />

gallery and one-day admission to<br />

the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Hours<br />

are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 321-449-4444;<br />

afspacemuseum.org or<br />

kennedyspacecenter.com<br />

American Police Hall of Fame<br />

and Museum: The 50,000-squarefoot<br />

facility at 6350 Horizon Drive,<br />

Titusville, allows visitors to sit on an<br />

electric chair, lie under a guillotine,<br />

sit on a police motorcycle and<br />

shoot a police weapon. Facility also<br />

has a state-of-the-art indoor shooting<br />

center. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6<br />

p.m. daily. Shooting range is open<br />

noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through<br />

Friday, and noon to 6 p.m. weekends.<br />

Admission: $13; $8 for children<br />

ages 4 to 12 and $10 for seniors<br />

and military; free for children 3 and<br />

younger, members, law enforcement<br />

officers and police family<br />

survivors. Shooting range combo<br />

admission is available for $38,<br />

321-264-0911; aphf.org<br />

U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame:<br />

World’s largest collection of personal<br />

astronaut memorabilia,<br />

historic spacecraft and simulator<br />

rides. It is included with regular<br />

admission to the KSC Visitor Complex,<br />

which costs $50 for adults and<br />

$40 for children ages 3-11.. Hours:<br />

Noon to 5 p.m., 6225 Vectorspace<br />

Blvd., Titusville, 877-313-2610;<br />

kennedyspacecenter.com/astronaut-hall-of-fame.aspx<br />

Foosaner Art Museum: The<br />

museum has rotating exhibitions<br />

by international, national and<br />

regional artists, cultural lectures,<br />

book club, music performances,<br />

children’s activities and art classes.<br />

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday<br />

through Saturday, 1to 5 p.m.<br />

Sunday. Open until 7 p.m. Thursdays.<br />

Admission is $5; $2 for seniors<br />

63 and older, children and students<br />

with ID; free for children younger<br />

than 2 and members. Admission is<br />

free Thursdays, 1463 Highland Ave.,<br />

Melbourne, 321-674-8916; foosanerartmuseum.org<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Museum of History and<br />

Natural Science: Exhibitions of<br />

historical artifacts from mostly<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> and elsewhere in<br />

Florida. On permanent display are<br />

a mastodon skeleton and a replica<br />

of the famous Windover Dig, which<br />

unearthed 7,000-year-old remains<br />

of prehistoric man. Also features a<br />

nature center with 22 acres of trails.<br />

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday<br />

through Saturday, and from 1to 6<br />

p.m. the second Sunday of the<br />

month. Admission: $6; $4.50 for<br />

children; free for children younger<br />

than 4. Discounts offered for seniors,<br />

active military, college students<br />

and teachers. 2201Michigan<br />

Ave., Cocoa, 321-632-1830;<br />

brevardmuseum.org<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Veterans Memorial<br />

Museum: Education museum<br />

houses artifacts from all wars in<br />

which the United States has<br />

fought. Admission is free. Hours:<br />

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday<br />

through Saturday, and noon to 5<br />

p.m. Sunday, Veterans Memorial<br />

Center, 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island, 321-453-1776;<br />

veteransmemorialcenter.org<br />

Cocoa Beach Surf Museum:<br />

Exhibits present history of surfing<br />

through old surfboards, magazines<br />

and photos, surf music and items<br />

related to surfing. Hours:<br />

8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Hours shortened<br />

during winter. Admission:<br />

$2 donation requested, but not<br />

required, Ron Jon Watersports,<br />

4275 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach,<br />

321-258-8217; cocoabeach<br />

surfmuseum.org<br />

Grant Historical House:1916<br />

house by the Indian River has<br />

antiques from many eras and<br />

countries. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />

Wednesday through Friday. Admission:<br />

donation. Closed for summers,<br />

5795 U.S. 1, Grant,<br />

321-723-8543.<br />

Historic Rossetter House Museum:<br />

Botanical gardens and<br />

house museum, circa 1930.<br />

Gardens available for weddings.<br />

Hours: 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and<br />

Saturday. Admission: $8, 1320<br />

Highland Ave., Melbourne,<br />

321-254-9855;<br />

rossetterhousemuseum.org<br />

Liberty Bell Memorial Museum:<br />

Contains artifacts and facsimiles<br />

from U.S. history, including a replica<br />

of the Liberty Bell. Hours: 10 a.m.<br />

to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday<br />

and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Free<br />

admission, tours available, 1601<br />

Oak St., Melbourne, 321-727-1776;<br />

honoramerica.org<br />

Library of Florida History: Contains<br />

7,000 volumes, 3,000 pictures<br />

and thousands of primary documents.<br />

Lectures, exhibits, seminars<br />

See MUSEUMS, Page 96<br />

A giant Ground Sloth is displayed at the <strong>Brevard</strong> Museum of History and Natural Science on Michigan Avenue in Cocoa. The museum also<br />

has unveiled an articulated Mastodon. It also has a Sabertooth cat replica and a hand-made T-Rex face on exhibit. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

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and other activities are available.<br />

<strong>Book</strong> and gift shop. Hours: 10 a.m.<br />

to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through<br />

Saturday. Admission: free; 435<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Ave., Cocoa, 321-690-1971,<br />

ext. 211; myfloridahistory.org<br />

North <strong>Brevard</strong> Historical Museum:<br />

Houses historic items from<br />

1860s through the present. Hours:<br />

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through<br />

Saturday. Admission: free; 301S.<br />

Washington Ave., Titusville, 321-<br />

269-3658; spacecoasthistory.com.<br />

Old Town Hall History Center:<br />

1908 building was Melbourne<br />

Beach Town Hall and Post Office. It<br />

presents history of the area from<br />

Ais Indians, landing of Ponce de<br />

Leon, shipwreck treasure and<br />

building of Melbourne Beach.<br />

Hours: 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays<br />

and holidays. Admission: free; 2373<br />

Oak St., Melbourne Beach, 321-952-<br />

7322; melbournebeachfl.org/<br />

Pages/MelbourneBeachFL<br />

_BComm/historycenter<br />

Ruth Funk Center for Textile<br />

Arts: Touring exhibitions from<br />

national collections and its permanent<br />

collection. Also presents<br />

programs related to textile arts.<br />

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays<br />

through Fridays, noon to 4 p.m.<br />

Saturdays. Admission: free, Florida<br />

Tech, 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne,<br />

321-674-8313;<br />

textiles.fit.edu<br />

U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum:<br />

Displays rare photos, space<br />

hardware, flight suits, shuttle tiles,<br />

bronzed handprints of Mercury,<br />

Gemini and Apollo astronauts,<br />

scale models of aerospace vehicles<br />

and facilities and a hands-on display<br />

of Launch Complex 36A.<br />

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday<br />

through Saturday. Admission: free;<br />

4 Main St., Titusville, 321-264-0434;<br />

spacewalkoffame.com<br />

Valiant Air Command Warbird<br />

Museum: Warplanes from after<br />

World War I up to present day. Take<br />

a flight in the restored C-47 from<br />

the D-Day invasion. Hours: 9 a.m. to<br />

5 p.m. daily. Admission: $18; $15 for<br />

active or retired military and seniors<br />

60 and older; $5 for children<br />

younger than 12; free for children 4<br />

and younger. Group rates and tours<br />

available, 6600 Tico Road, Space<br />

Coast Regional Airport, Titusville,<br />

321-268-1941; vacwarbirds@bellsouth.net;<br />

vacwarbirds.org<br />

GALLERIES<br />

Art and Antique Studio:1419<br />

Highland Ave., Melbourne. Open 9<br />

a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through<br />

Arts & Entertainment<br />

Cool Citrus, one of Frank Spino’s watercolors, was displayed at the<br />

Fifth Avenue Art Gallery in Melbourne. COURTESY OF FRANK SPINO<br />

Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.<br />

Receptions from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.<br />

on First Friday Gallery Walks, 321-<br />

253-5553; artandantiquestudio-<br />

.com<br />

Art and Junk: 818 E. New Haven<br />

Ave., Melbourne. Open 10 a.m. to 6<br />

p.m. Monday through Saturday.<br />

Call 775-397-8555.<br />

Art Expressions:1402 Highland<br />

Ave., Melbourne. Open 10 a.m. to 6<br />

p.m. Tuesday through Friday,<br />

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and by<br />

appointment, 321-259-1493;<br />

artexpressionsfinecustom<br />

framing.com.<br />

Art Gallery of Viera: 2261Town<br />

Center Ave., Suite 111, Viera. Open<br />

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through<br />

Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday,<br />

321-504-4343; artgalleryofviera-<br />

.com<br />

Artscapes Studio: 720 E. New<br />

Haven Ave., Suite 7, Melbourne.<br />

Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays,<br />

other days by appointment. 321-<br />

779-3389; reneedecator.com<br />

Carolyn Seiler and Friends: 318<br />

Delannoy Ave., Cocoa Village. Open<br />

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, 321-637-<br />

0444; carolynseiler.com<br />

Miss Bailey’s Curiosity Shop:<br />

Open 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday<br />

through Saturday, 404 D <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Ave., Cocoa Village, 321-636-1005.<br />

The Clay Studio:116 B Harrison St.,<br />

Cocoa Village. Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.<br />

Tuesday through Saturday, 321-<br />

636-4160.<br />

Charles Vance Brand Gallery:<br />

825 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne.<br />

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />

Mondays through Saturdays, 513-<br />

659-9843, email vbrand@fuse.net;<br />

vancebrand .com<br />

Eau Gallie Florist:1490 Highland<br />

Ave., Melbourne. Open 9 a.m. to<br />

5:30 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to<br />

5 p.m. Saturday, 321-254-2584;<br />

eaugallieflorist.com.<br />

Eau Gallie Woodworking:1477<br />

Guava Ave., Melbourne. Hours by<br />

appointment, 321-255-9557;<br />

eaugalliewoodworking.biz<br />

EGAD! Art Lab:1405 Highland<br />

Ave., Melbourne. Open 10 a.m. to 6<br />

p.m. Monday through Friday and 11<br />

a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 321-258-<br />

2119; egadartlab.com<br />

Erika Masterson Photography:<br />

1610 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne.<br />

Open by appointment, 321-626-<br />

1697; erikamasterson.com<br />

Fifth Avenue Art Gallery:1470<br />

Highland Ave., Melbourne. Open 10<br />

a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through<br />

Saturday, 1to 5 p.m. Sunday. Exhibitions,<br />

opening receptions from 5:30<br />

to 8:30 p.m. on First Friday Gallery<br />

Walks, 321-259-8261;<br />

fifthavenueartgallery.com<br />

Indian River Potters Guild:1542<br />

Guava Ave., Melbourne. Open 9:30<br />

a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays and<br />

Saturdays, and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays<br />

and Thursdays, 321-543-3645;<br />

indianriverpottersguild.com<br />

Jan’s You Frame It: Open 10 a.m.<br />

to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday,<br />

23 Stone St., Cocoa Village,<br />

321-631-0454.<br />

Kennedy Space Center Gallery:<br />

IMAX theater at Kennedy Space<br />

Center Visitor Complex, off State<br />

Road 405, NASA Parkway. Hours:<br />

noon to 6 p.m. daily. Admission: $50<br />

plus tax; $40 plus tax for children<br />

ages 3 to 11, 877-313-2610;<br />

kennedyspacecenter.com<br />

Kurt Zimmerman Studio and<br />

Gallery:120 Harrison St., Cocoa<br />

Village. Open 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday<br />

through Saturday and by<br />

appointment, 321-266-7892;<br />

folkvine.org/zimmerman<br />

Lorene Prell Studio:120 Harrison<br />

St., Suite 13, Cocoa Village. Open<br />

11a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday,<br />

Friday and Saturday and by appointment,<br />

321-626-1801;<br />

the blackdoggallery.com<br />

Off Center Art Center: 559 W.<br />

Eau Gallie Blvd., Eau Gallie. Open<br />

11a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday,<br />

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.<br />

321-610-7116;<br />

ocacoffcenterartcenter.com<br />

Rick Piper’s Big Art Studios:18<br />

N. <strong>Brevard</strong> Ave., Cocoa Beach.<br />

Hours vary by appointment, 321-<br />

604-0817; Piperart.com<br />

Sand and Sea Gifts and Gallery:<br />

304 <strong>Brevard</strong> Ave., Cocoa Village.<br />

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday<br />

through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6<br />

p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11a.m.<br />

to 4 p.m. Sunday, 321-632-2745;<br />

sandandseagallery.com<br />

Space Coast Crafters: 302 <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Ave., Cocoa Village. Open 10<br />

a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 321-632-6553;<br />

spacecoastcrafters.com<br />

Studio in Blue: 777 E. Merritt<br />

Island Causeway, Suite D2, Merritt<br />

Island. Open 11a.m. to 5 p.m daily<br />

and by appointment. 321-432-<br />

6215; studioinblue.com<br />

Strawbridge Art League: 2011<br />

Melbourne Court, in downtown<br />

Melbourne. Hours by appointment,<br />

321-952-3070;<br />

strawbridgeartleague.org<br />

Sundancer Gallery: 6 Florida<br />

Ave., Cocoa Village. Open 10 a.m.<br />

to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday,<br />

noon to 6 p.m. Sunday,<br />

321-631-0092, sundancergallery-<br />

.com<br />

The Downtown Gallery Fine<br />

Art & Custom Framing: 335 S.<br />

Washington Ave., Titusville. Open<br />

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through<br />

Friday, 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday,<br />

321-268-0122; thedowntown<br />

gallery.net<br />

The Studio:1807 Stockton St.,<br />

Melbourne. By appointment only,<br />

321-536-9339; jjamesartist.com<br />

Two Feathers Gallery: 833 E.<br />

New Haven Ave., Melbourne.<br />

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday<br />

through Saturday, 321-733-1227;<br />

silverfeathersgallery.com.<br />

Vessels in Stoneware: Baldwin<br />

Plaza, 113 Broad St., Titusville.<br />

Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to<br />

Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays,<br />

321-720-0783.<br />

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Festivals<br />

MONTHLY<br />

First Friday Art Walk:<br />

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. first Friday<br />

of the month, Eau Gallie<br />

Arts District along Eau Gallie<br />

Boulevard and Highland<br />

Avenue in Melbourne<br />

featuring demonstrations,<br />

live music and more. Call<br />

321-574-2737 or visit eaugalliearts.com.<br />

Friday Fest: 6 to 10 p.m.<br />

first Friday of the month,<br />

Taylor and Poinsetta avenues<br />

in Cape Canaveral. Call<br />

321-868-1226.<br />

Friday Fest: 6 to 10 p.m.<br />

second Friday of the month<br />

(except December) in downtown<br />

Melbourne featuring<br />

arts and crafts, kids zone<br />

and live music. Call 321-724-<br />

1741.<br />

Food Truck Bazaar: Hosted<br />

by thedailycity.com featuring<br />

gourmet food trucks at<br />

Sandpoint Park in Titusville,<br />

Wickham Park Pavilion in<br />

Melbourne, and occasionally<br />

in Rockledge. Most meals<br />

are in the $6 to $10 range.<br />

Bring lawn chairs and blankets.<br />

The trucks sell a variety<br />

of food from gourmet to<br />

dessert. Visit thedailycity.com.<br />

JANUARY<br />

Fellsmere Frog Leg<br />

Festival: Music, frog legs,<br />

entertainment; free admission.<br />

Call 772-571-0250.<br />

Key Lime Pie Festival: Key<br />

Lime pie margaritas, dessert,<br />

live music and entertainment.<br />

Call 321-385-<br />

9600.<br />

Pirates at the Pier: Pirate<br />

party at Cocoa Beach Pier.<br />

Call 321-543-1346.<br />

Indialantic Art Festival:<br />

Arts and crafts, more than<br />

100 artists, entertainment<br />

and more at Nance Park.<br />

Call 561-746-6615.<br />

Space Coast Birding and<br />

Wildlife Festival: Event<br />

features field trips and<br />

presentations at Eastern<br />

Florida State College in<br />

Titusville. Call 321-268-5224.<br />

FEBRUARY<br />

Chinese New Year: Wah<br />

Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi<br />

perform traditional lion<br />

dancing and demonstrations<br />

at Chinese restaurants<br />

across <strong>Brevard</strong>.<br />

Cocoa Village Mardi<br />

Gras: Family-friendly<br />

event with street party and<br />

New Orleans-inspired<br />

parade, Cajun food, live<br />

music and entertainment at<br />

Riverfront Park. Call 321-<br />

639-3500.<br />

Greek Fest: Event celebrates<br />

all things Greek at St.<br />

Katherine’s Greek Orthodox<br />

Church in Melbourne. Call<br />

321-254-1045.<br />

International Festival<br />

at Florida Tech: Event<br />

features community singers,<br />

dancers and musicians. Call<br />

321-674-8053.<br />

Melbourne Music Marathon<br />

Weekend: Event<br />

features an 8K and FLORIDA<br />

TODAY 5K, live music,<br />

entertainment and more in<br />

downtown Melbourne and<br />

along Eau Gallie and Melbourne<br />

causeways. Call<br />

321-759-7200.<br />

Belgian beer fest: Event<br />

features more than 35<br />

Belgian beers, Belgian food<br />

specials, Belgian chocolate<br />

at Coasters Pub in Indian<br />

Harbour Beach. Call 321-<br />

799-BREW (2739).<br />

Space Coast Craft<br />

Beer Festival: Event<br />

features access to more than<br />

50 breweries at Broken<br />

Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay.<br />

Call 321-728-4755.<br />

Umoja festival: Event<br />

celebrates black history and<br />

culture. Call 321-259-2947.<br />

MARCH<br />

Grant Seafood Festival:<br />

Event features seafood and<br />

more at Grant Community<br />

Center. Call 321-723-8687.<br />

Beach ’N Boards Fest: All<br />

boards sports, surfing,<br />

Arts & Entertainment<br />

beach volleyball, music, and<br />

activities at Shepard Park in<br />

Cocoa Beach. Visit beachnboardsfest.com.<br />

Palm Bay Fair: Event is at<br />

Space Coast Harley Davidson.<br />

Call 855-386-3836.<br />

Epcot’s International<br />

Flower and Garden Festival:<br />

Event features beautiful<br />

topiaries, flower towers,<br />

themed gardens and handson<br />

projects at Lake Buena<br />

Vista. Call 407-824-4321.<br />

Indiafest: Event features<br />

music, Indian food, entertainment,<br />

kids activities, a<br />

Bollywood-themed fashion<br />

show and more at Wickham<br />

Park Pavilion in Melbourne.<br />

Call 321-720-8590.<br />

Pelican Island Wildlife<br />

Festival: Event features<br />

kayaking at Riverview Park<br />

in Sebastian. Call 772-202-<br />

0697.<br />

Runaway Country Space<br />

Coast Music Festival:<br />

Event features country<br />

music stars, food and entertainment<br />

at Wickham Park.<br />

Call 321-549-4204.<br />

Spring Praise Fest: Event<br />

features contemporary<br />

Christian music bands and<br />

kids activities at Riverfront<br />

Park. Call 321-783-6085.<br />

St. Baldrick’s: Local law<br />

enforcement and firefighters<br />

shave their heads to<br />

raise money for the<br />

St. Baldrick’s Foundation.<br />

Visit stbaldricks.org.<br />

St. Patrick’s Day parade:<br />

Event is sponsored by the<br />

Ancient Order of the Hibernians<br />

in downtown<br />

Melbourne.<br />

St. Patrick’s Day festival:<br />

Event is at Meg O’Malley’s in<br />

downtown Melbourne. Call<br />

The country<br />

pop group Lady<br />

Antebellum<br />

performed at<br />

the 2013<br />

Runaway<br />

Country music<br />

festival at<br />

Wickham Park.<br />

TIM SHORTT/<br />

FLORIDA TODAY<br />

321-952-5510.<br />

Strawberry Festival:<br />

Event features strawberries,<br />

kids activities and a car show<br />

at Wickham Park Pavilion.<br />

Call 321-728-4009.<br />

Tico Warbird Air Show:<br />

Event features vintage<br />

aircraft, flight demonstrations<br />

and more are at<br />

Space Coast Regional Airport<br />

in Titusville.<br />

Call 321-268-1941.<br />

Zonta Chocolate<br />

Festival: Event features<br />

chocolate desserts, chocolate<br />

martinis, samples from<br />

local restaurants and bakers,<br />

along with live music.<br />

Call 321-254-0284.<br />

EGAD in Bloom: Flower<br />

and garden festival, art<br />

vendors and food March<br />

29-30. Call 321-574-2737.<br />

Valkaria AirFest: Event<br />

features food, drinks, entertainment,<br />

hot air balloon<br />

and gyrocopter rides, aerobatics,<br />

parachuting and<br />

model rocket launches at<br />

Valkaria Airport. Visit valkariaairfest<br />

.org.<br />

Grant BBQ Fest: Barbecue,<br />

entertainment, kids activities<br />

and music. Call 321-794-<br />

9393.<br />

APRIL<br />

Bark in the Park: Enjoy a<br />

baseball game at Space<br />

Coast Stadium with your<br />

dog. 321-636-3343.<br />

Ron Jon Easter Surfing<br />

Festival: Event<br />

is at the Cocoa Beach Pier<br />

and Shepard Park. Call<br />

321-799-0493.<br />

Malabar Springfest:<br />

Event features arts and<br />

crafts and entertainment at<br />

Malabar Community Park.<br />

Visit townofmalabar.org.<br />

Fiesta <strong>Brevard</strong>: Event<br />

features salsa competition,<br />

salsa dancing, food, games,<br />

fiesta hat contest, entertainment<br />

and more. Call 321-<br />

459-2200.<br />

Melbourne Art Festival:<br />

Event features arts and<br />

crafts, live music, entertainment<br />

and more in downtown<br />

Melbourne. Call<br />

321-722-1964.<br />

Party for the Planet: Earth<br />

Day birthday celebration at<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Zoo<br />

Safari Under the Stars:<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Zoo’s annual gala<br />

fundraiser with music, food<br />

and more.<br />

Space Coast Spring Fair:<br />

Event features fair food,<br />

shows, midway rides, entertainment<br />

and more at Space<br />

Coast Stadium in Viera. Call<br />

321-323-4460.<br />

Vettes at the Port:<br />

Event features dozens of<br />

Corvettes on display, silent<br />

auction, food and entertainment<br />

at Port Canaveral. Visit<br />

capekennedycorvetteclub-<br />

.com.<br />

Bark in the Park: A baseball<br />

game for humans and<br />

their dogs at Space Coast<br />

Stadium.<br />

MAY<br />

Cinco de Mayo<br />

celebrations: Local<br />

restaurants and bars cash in<br />

on the Cinco de Mayo<br />

holiday by throwing parties<br />

with margarita specials,<br />

mariachi bands and more.<br />

Indian River Festival:<br />

Event features music, food,<br />

kids activities, the Great<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Duck Race and<br />

more at Sand Point Park in<br />

Titusville. Call 321-267-3036.<br />

Memorial Day<br />

Celebrations: Event<br />

features Melbourne Municipal<br />

Band, honor guards,<br />

color guards and more at<br />

Liberty Bell Memorial Museum<br />

in Melbourne.<br />

Space Coast Pride: Gay,<br />

lesbian, transgender and<br />

bisexual event features<br />

music, food, performers,<br />

female impersonators, kids<br />

zone and entertainment at<br />

Wickham Park Pavilion. Visit<br />

spacecoastpride.org.<br />

Space Coast Super<br />

Boat Grand Prix: Event aka<br />

See FESTIVALS, Page 98<br />

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Thunder on the Beach<br />

features speedboat races,<br />

food, entertainment and<br />

more along Cocoa Beach.<br />

Call 321-799-9444.<br />

Summer craft fair:<br />

Event features arts, crafts<br />

and more in Cocoa Village.<br />

Call 321-631-9075.<br />

JUNE<br />

Titusville Sea Turtle<br />

Festival: Celebration<br />

promotes the education<br />

and conservation of sea<br />

turtles. Visit titusvillesea<br />

turtlefestival.com.<br />

Cocoa Beach Pirate Fest:<br />

Celebrates all things pirate<br />

with a pirate’s ball, mermaids,<br />

music and weapons<br />

demonstrations. Visit cocoabeachpiratefest.com.<br />

BBQ and Blues: Event<br />

features live music, barbecue,<br />

entertainment, kids<br />

activities and more in Cocoa<br />

Village. Call 321-631-9075.<br />

Sandbarpalooza: Event<br />

features an annual<br />

music fest at Sandbar<br />

Sports Grill in Cocoa Beach.<br />

Call 321-799-2577.<br />

Juneteenth: Cocoa festival<br />

marks the end of slavery<br />

and is a celebration of<br />

culture. Call 321-504-9595.<br />

Summer Saturday<br />

Nights: Event features later<br />

admission, an animal encounter<br />

and live music at<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Zoo.<br />

JULY<br />

July Fourth celebrations:<br />

» Cocoa Beach: Cape<br />

Canaveral/Cocoa Beach<br />

community fireworks show<br />

will be at Shepard Park.<br />

» Cocoa Village: “Symphony<br />

under the Stars” includes<br />

the <strong>Brevard</strong> Symphony<br />

Orchestra, fireworks, food<br />

and kids activities. Bring<br />

blankets and lawn chairs or<br />

buy VIP tickets. .<br />

» Melbourne: Independence<br />

Day fireworks celebration<br />

is at Front Street<br />

Park.<br />

» Palm Bay: “Splashes and<br />

Sparks” features food, kids<br />

activities, entertainment,<br />

bounce houses, water slides<br />

and fireworks at Eastern<br />

Florida State College.<br />

» Port Canaveral:<br />

“Fireworks before the<br />

fireworks” features a<br />

street party, entertainment<br />

and fireworks.<br />

» Port St. John:<br />

Happenings of Port St. John<br />

and Parrish Medical Center<br />

present “Thunder over the<br />

Indian River” at the energy<br />

plant on U.S. 1and Kings<br />

Highway.<br />

» Sebastian: The Fourth<br />

of July Freedom Festival<br />

usually is at Riverview Park.<br />

» Titusville: The city hosts<br />

“Red, White and Boom,” a<br />

free patriotic celebration, at<br />

Sand Point Park.<br />

» Viera: <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Manatees usually play a ball<br />

game, followed by fireworks<br />

at Space Coast Stadium.<br />

AUGUST<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Live Music<br />

Awards (BMAs): Event<br />

features the winners of<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Live magazine’s<br />

favorites in local music. Visit<br />

brevardlive.com.<br />

Sam Jam: Event features a<br />

community open-mic with<br />

some of <strong>Brevard</strong>’s bestknown<br />

bands with proceeds<br />

going toward <strong>Brevard</strong> Music<br />

Aid. Visit thesamjam.com.<br />

SEPTEMBER<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Family Salsa<br />

Festival and Miss Puerto<br />

Rico Pageant: Event on<br />

Labor Day weekend features<br />

music, dancing and<br />

more.<br />

Earl’s Riverside Music<br />

Fest: Music, food and<br />

entertainment at Earl’s<br />

Hideaway in Sebastian.<br />

Indian River Jazz Festival:<br />

Music, food and entertainment<br />

in Titusville.<br />

Space Coast Rockin’<br />

Blues Fest: Music and<br />

entertainment.<br />

BCA Cultural Arts Showcase:<br />

Hosted by the <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Cultural Alliance. Visit<br />

artsbrevard.org.<br />

Jazzoo: Event features<br />

include music, food, animal<br />

encounter, entertainment<br />

and more at the <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Zoo.<br />

National Kidney<br />

Foundation Pro-Am<br />

Surf Festival: Event<br />

features surf competitions<br />

food, kids activities and<br />

more at Cocoa Beach Pier.Visit<br />

nkfsurf.com.<br />

Space Coast Music<br />

Festival: Event features a<br />

Arts & Entertainment<br />

community music jam, an<br />

instrument petting zoo, kids<br />

activities, entertainment<br />

and more.<br />

Paws at the Pier: A petfriendly<br />

fundraiser at Cocoa<br />

Beach Pier.<br />

OCTOBER<br />

Northrop Grumman Air<br />

and Space Show: Flight<br />

demonstrations, entertainment<br />

and more at Melbourne<br />

International Airport.<br />

Boo at the Zoo: Event<br />

features trick-or-treating,<br />

entertainment, kids activities<br />

and animal encounter,<br />

haunted house at <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Zoo.<br />

Coasters Oktoberfest:<br />

Bratwurst, German beer<br />

and other traditional Oktoberfest<br />

goodies at Coasters<br />

Pub on beachside.<br />

Cocoa Village<br />

Oktoberfest: Event features<br />

food, German beer,<br />

music, entertainment and<br />

more in Cocoa Village.<br />

Halloween in the Village:<br />

Event features trick-ortreating,<br />

kids activities,<br />

games, entertainment, and<br />

more in Cocoa Village.<br />

Paws in the Park: Interactive<br />

pet fundraiser features<br />

walk-a-thon, vendor<br />

village.<br />

Pink Ribbon Port Fest:<br />

Event features entertainment,<br />

a Pink Ribbon Walk<br />

for Breast Cancer Awareness,<br />

bathtub races and<br />

more in Port Canaveral.<br />

NOVEMBER<br />

FIT Homecoming: Festivities<br />

at Florida Tech and<br />

downtown Melbourne<br />

Fall Art Festival: Kids<br />

activities, artwork, music<br />

and entertainment in<br />

downtown Melbourne<br />

Puerto Rican Day Parade:<br />

Event features music, dancing,<br />

entertainment and a<br />

parade in Palm Bay.<br />

Space Coast State Fair:<br />

The 11-day event at Space<br />

Coast Stadium in Viera<br />

features midway rides,<br />

carnival games, food and<br />

contests.<br />

Artworks of Eau Gallie<br />

Fine Arts Festival: Event<br />

features arts, music, and kids<br />

activities in the EGAD area<br />

of Melbourne on Highland<br />

Avenue.<br />

Space Coast Art Festival:<br />

Event on Thanksgiving<br />

weekend features artwork,<br />

the Turkey Trot run, music,<br />

kids activities and more at<br />

Port Canaveral.<br />

Moonlight Stroll: Event<br />

features a moonlight stroll<br />

at Erna Nixon Park in West<br />

Melbourne.<br />

DECEMBER<br />

Cocoa’s Family New<br />

Year’s Celebration: Event<br />

is in Cocoa Village.<br />

Parades:<br />

» Bethlehem walk: Journey<br />

to Bethlehem is at Mims<br />

United Methodist Church.<br />

» Bethlehem walk:<br />

Event is at Our Father’s<br />

House in Satellite Beach.<br />

» Bible parade: Jesus<br />

is the Key presents its<br />

Bible on Parade at the<br />

Melbourne Auditorium.<br />

» Boat parade: The Merritt<br />

Island Christmas boat parade<br />

sets sail on the east side<br />

of the Sykes Creek Parkway<br />

bridge.<br />

» Boat parade: The Christmas<br />

boat parade in Satellite<br />

Beach starts at the north<br />

end of the Grand Canal.<br />

» Boat parade: The Cocoa<br />

Beach Christmas boat parade<br />

starts at channel marker<br />

101of the Banana River.<br />

» Boat parade: Port Canaveral<br />

Christmas boat parade<br />

starts at 610 Glen Cheek<br />

Road.<br />

» Light parade: Palm Bay<br />

holiday light parade starts at<br />

San Filippo Drive with floats<br />

traveling along Malabar<br />

Road.<br />

» Light parade: Melbourne<br />

light parade begins<br />

at the Melbourne Auditorium.<br />

Call 321-724-2201.<br />

» Menorah parade: Event<br />

features a parade, a grand<br />

menorah lighting, music,<br />

entertainment, food and<br />

more at Chabad Jewish<br />

Community Center in Satellite<br />

Beach.<br />

» Street parade: Port St.<br />

John Christmas parade<br />

heads east on Fay Boulevard<br />

and Waterloo Avenue.<br />

» Street parade: Cocoa<br />

Beach Christmas parade<br />

starts at the “Glass Bank.”<br />

» Street parade: Cocoa-<br />

Rockledge holiday parade<br />

starts at the Central <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Library in Cocoa.<br />

» Street parade: Titusville<br />

Jaycees host it at Miracle<br />

City Mall.<br />

» Street parade: Merritt<br />

Island holiday parade starts<br />

at Merritt Island High.<br />

New Year’s Eve:<br />

» Pier party: Rockin’ the<br />

Dock party features music,<br />

entertainment, champagne<br />

toast at midnight, balloon<br />

drop, food and more at the<br />

Cocoa Beach Pier.<br />

» Street party: Familyfriendly<br />

event features<br />

food, music, entertainment,<br />

vendors and more in<br />

downtown Melbourne.<br />

"Skeeter," a therapy dog, takes part in the Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Humane Society's<br />

Mardi Gras “Paws in the Park” at Cocoa Village. RILEY SHORTT/FOR FLORIDA TODAY<br />

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Arts & Entertainment<br />

Movie<br />

Theaters<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

Premiere Oaks 10,<br />

1800 W. Hibiscus Blvd.,<br />

321-953-3388;<br />

oaks10.com<br />

MERRITT ISLAND<br />

Cobb Merritt Square<br />

16 Cinemas, Merritt<br />

Square Mall, 777 E.<br />

Merritt Island Causeway,<br />

321-459-3760;<br />

cobbtheatres.com/<br />

merritt.htm<br />

ORLANDO<br />

Waterford Lakes 20,<br />

Waterford Lakes Town<br />

Center, 541 N. Alafaya<br />

Trail, 407-207-9110;<br />

REGmovies.com<br />

PALM BAY<br />

Palm Bay Dollar<br />

Movies: 160 Malabar<br />

Road SW, 321-726-<br />

0033; teichertheaters.org<br />

SATELLITE BEACH<br />

Satellite Beach<br />

Cinemas, Atlantic<br />

Shopping Center Plaza,<br />

1024 SR A1A, Suite 136,<br />

321-777-3328; satellitecinemas.com<br />

TITUSVILLE<br />

Satellite Cinemas<br />

Titusville, 3550 S.<br />

Washington Ave.,<br />

321-269-0533; satellite-<br />

Cinemas.com<br />

VERO BEACH<br />

Indian River 24,<br />

Indian River Mall, 6200<br />

20th St., 888-262-4386;<br />

amctheatres.com<br />

Majestic Vero Beach,<br />

940 14th Lane, 772-770-<br />

0774, cinemaworld<br />

online.com<br />

VIERA<br />

Carmike Avenue 16,<br />

The Avenue Viera, 2241<br />

Town Centre Ave.,<br />

321-775-1210; carmike-<br />

.com<br />

WEST<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

Cinemaworld 16,<br />

4345 W. New Haven<br />

Ave., 321-723-5211; cinemaworldonline.com<br />

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Television and Cable TV<br />

Media<br />

Radio Stations<br />

NETWORK AFFILIATES<br />

ABC: WFTV Channel 9, WRDQ<br />

Channel 27, 407-841-9000 or<br />

wftv.com; 490 E. South St.,<br />

Orlando 32801<br />

CBS: WKMG Local 6, 407-521-<br />

1323 or clickorlando.com; 4466 N.<br />

John Young Parkway, Orlando<br />

32804<br />

NBC: WESH Channel 2; WESH 2<br />

News also airs on CW18,<br />

407-645-2222 or wesh.com;<br />

1021 N. Wymore Road, Winter<br />

Park 32789<br />

Fox: WOFL Channel 35,<br />

407-644-3535 or my foxorlando.<br />

com; 35 Skyline Drive, Lake Mary<br />

32746<br />

My 65: WRBW Channel 65, 407-<br />

644-3535 or my65orlando.com; 35<br />

Skyline Drive, Lake Mary 32746<br />

PBS: WUCF Channel 1, 407-823-<br />

1300 or wucftv.org; 12461 Research<br />

Parkway, Suite 550, Orlando<br />

32826<br />

CW: WKCF Channel 18, 407-645-<br />

2222 or wesh.com/cw18; 1021 N.<br />

Wymore Road, Winter Park 32789<br />

INDEPENDENT AND<br />

LOCAL CABLE STATIONS<br />

BPS-TV: <strong>Brevard</strong> Public Schools,<br />

Bright House Networks cable<br />

channel 198, 321-633-1000, ext.<br />

500, or bpstv.com, 2700 Judge<br />

Fran Jamieson Way, Viera 32940<br />

Bright House: News 13, channel<br />

13, Central Florida News, 407-513-<br />

1300 or mynews13.com; 20 N.<br />

Orange Ave., Orlando 32801<br />

NASA TV: Channel 101, space<br />

news; channel 103 is NASA TV’s<br />

media channel; nasa.gov<br />

Space Coast Government<br />

Television (GOVT): Public service<br />

announcements about government<br />

agencies, city council news,<br />

public meetings; Bright House<br />

199, Comcast channel 13 in South<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>, channel 51 in North<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>; 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson<br />

Way, Viera 32940, 321-690-<br />

6843; scgtv.org<br />

WACX-DT: SuperChannel 55,<br />

Bright House channel 14, inspirational<br />

TV, super shop channel;<br />

407-263-4040 or wacxtv.com;<br />

123 E. Central Parkway, Altamonte<br />

Springs, 32701<br />

WEFS: Eastern Florida State<br />

College’s public television station,<br />

channel 9 or 1068 HD on Bright<br />

House, 321-433-7112 or wefstv.org;<br />

1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa<br />

32922<br />

WHLV-TV 52: Christian TV (Trinity<br />

Broadcasting Network), channel<br />

31, 407-841-9458 or tbn.org; 4525<br />

Vineland Road, No. 210, Orlando<br />

WOPX: Ion Television, channel<br />

56, 561-659-4122 or ionmedianetworks.com;<br />

7091 Grand National<br />

Drive, Suite 100, Orlando 32819<br />

WTGL: The Good Life features<br />

religious, educational and TV<br />

classics such as “The Roy Rogers<br />

Show” and “The Beverly Hillbillies.”<br />

Channel 45, 407-215-6745 or<br />

tv45.org; 31 Skyline Drive, Lake<br />

Mary 32746<br />

WVEN: Spanish language Univision,<br />

channel 16 and channel 46;<br />

866-376-3652 or wventv.com, 523<br />

Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs<br />

32714<br />

CABLE PROVIDERS<br />

AT&T U-verse: 800-288-2020<br />

or att.com/u-verse<br />

Bright House Networks:<br />

Covers <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> and parts<br />

of Central Florida; 866-309-EASY<br />

(3279) or brighthouse.com<br />

DirecTV: 855-854-4388 or<br />

directv.com<br />

Dish Network: 800-823-4929<br />

or dish.com<br />

CABLE PROGRAMMING<br />

Children’s television<br />

programming: Nickelodeon,<br />

Disney Channel, Cartoon Network,<br />

Noggin (also available<br />

through some satellite companies),<br />

PBS<br />

Sports: ESPN, ESPN2, Bright<br />

House Sports Network<br />

Educational: Discovery, The<br />

Learning Channel, A&E, The<br />

History Channel<br />

Music: Country Music Television<br />

(CMT), MTV, MTV2, VH1<br />

Movies and syndicated<br />

programming: American Movie<br />

Classics, ABC Family, Arts & Entertainment,<br />

Bravo, E! Entertainment,<br />

Fox Family, Lifetime, The<br />

CW, Turner Broadcasting System,<br />

Turner Classic Movies, Turner<br />

Network Television, USA and<br />

WGN<br />

News and weather: C-Span I,<br />

C-Span II, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox<br />

News, CNN, and The Weather<br />

Channel<br />

Specialty channels: Animal<br />

Planet, Food Network, Black<br />

Entertainment Television,Comedy<br />

Central, Home & Garden TV and<br />

Travel Channel. Check your cable<br />

company.<br />

Premium channels: Available at<br />

additional charge are Encore,<br />

HBO, The Playboy Channel,<br />

Showtime and Starz<br />

Digital: Multiple digital channels<br />

are available. Check your cable<br />

company.<br />

ADULT CONTEMPORARY<br />

WGYL-FM (93.7): The Breeze,<br />

772-794-7748 or wgylfm.com<br />

WFHA-FM (94.1): Variety, smooth<br />

jazz, oldies, hits from the ’70s, ’80s<br />

and ’90s; 321-345-0941or<br />

941fm.net<br />

WMMO-FM (98.9): Soft rock ’n’<br />

roll, lost 1970s; 321-281-2000 or<br />

wmmo.com<br />

WLRQ-FM (99.3): Adult contemporary<br />

and light rock; 321-632-<br />

LITE (5483) or literock993.com<br />

WJKD-FM (99.7): Adult hits, ’70s,<br />

’80s and ’90s; 772-567-0937 or<br />

997jackfm.com<br />

WLOQ-FM (102.5): Smooth jazz;<br />

407-916-7800 or 1025wloq.com<br />

WMGF-FM (107.7): Adult contemporary<br />

and light rock; 407-916-<br />

7800 or magic107.com<br />

CONTEMPORARY HITS<br />

WXXL-FM (106.7): Contemporary<br />

hits; 407-919-1067 or<br />

xl1067.com<br />

KISS-FM (95.1): Top 40, hip-hop,<br />

contemporary hits; 321-821-7100<br />

or mykiss951.com<br />

WOMX-FM (105.1): Adult contemporary<br />

of ’80s, ’90s and today;<br />

mix1051.com<br />

WAOA-FM (107.1): Contemporary,<br />

Top 40; 321-984-1071or<br />

wa1a.com<br />

WJHM-FM (101.9): Top 40, contemporary;<br />

1019ampradio.com<br />

WGRZ-FM (93.1) Melbourne<br />

and the beaches, and (103.3)<br />

Palm Bay and Cocoa Beach:<br />

Smooth jazz and jazz; 321-951-<br />

9310 or thegroove.org<br />

COUNTRY MUSIC<br />

WHKR-FM (102.7): Country Top<br />

40 and country classics; 321-984-<br />

1000 or nashfm1027.com<br />

WWKA-FM (92.3): Country Top<br />

40, country classics; 407-298-9292<br />

or k92fm.com<br />

NEWS & TALK<br />

WDBO-FM (96.5): News and talk<br />

shows with Sean Hannity and<br />

more; 321-281-2000 or<br />

580wdbo.com<br />

WMEL-AM (1300): News, sports<br />

and talk shows; 321-631-1300 or<br />

1300wmel.com<br />

WFLA-AM (540) and WFLA-FM<br />

(102.5): News and talk shows;<br />

407-916-5400 or 1045wfla.com<br />

WMMB-AM (1240) and (1350):<br />

News and talk shows with local<br />

and national figures; 321-821-7100<br />

or wmmbam.com<br />

WTTB-AM (1490): Newsradio,<br />

Glenn Beck and others; 772-567-<br />

0937 or wttbam.com<br />

WTKS-FM (104.1): talk shows<br />

weekdays, Jim Philips, Monsters<br />

in the Morning; 407-916-7800 or<br />

realradio.fm<br />

NOSTALGIA<br />

WOSN-FM (97.1): Ocean FM;<br />

772-567-0937 or wosnfm.com<br />

OLDIES<br />

WSBH-FM (98.5): The Beach,<br />

oldies; 321-752-9850 or<br />

beach985.com<br />

WQOL-FM (103.7): Oldies;<br />

772-335-9300 or oldies1037fm.com<br />

WOCL-FM (105.9): Oldies from<br />

the ’70s and ’80s; 407-919-1349 or<br />

1059sunnyfm.cbslocal.com<br />

PUBLIC RADIO<br />

WFIT-FM (89.5): Jazz, blues,<br />

adult contemporary and NPR<br />

news; 321-674-8950 or wfit.org<br />

WMFE-FM (90.7): News and<br />

entertainment from NPR, and<br />

classical music on 90.7 HD2;<br />

407-273-2300 or wmfe.org<br />

RELIGIOUS<br />

WDMC-AM (920): Catholic,<br />

advice and religious news; 321-<br />

757-7717 or divinemercyradio-<br />

.com<br />

WRMQ-AM (1140): Gospel<br />

music; 407-834-0909 or rejoice1140.com<br />

WWBC-AM (1510) or W234BI-<br />

FM (94.7): Christian talk, gospel<br />

music on weekends;<br />

1510wwbc.com<br />

WCIF-FM (106.3): Christian talk<br />

and music; 321-725-9243 or<br />

wcif.com<br />

WSCF-FM (91.9): Contemporary<br />

Christian rock; christianfm.com<br />

WMIE-FM (91.5): modern worship,<br />

contemporary Christian;<br />

321-632-1000 or wmiefm.com<br />

WEJF-FM (90.3): God’s Gift radio<br />

network, ggrn.info<br />

WPOZ-FM (88.3): Contemporary<br />

Christian hits; 407-682-8888<br />

or zradio.org<br />

ROCK<br />

WJRR-FM (101.1): Active and<br />

alternative rock, 407-916-1011or<br />

wjrr.com<br />

WTKS-FM (104.1): Modern rock<br />

on weekends<br />

SPANISH<br />

SALSA (98.1): Contemporary<br />

Latin hits, Spanish news;<br />

407-774-2626 or salsa981.com<br />

WRUM-FM (100.3): Spanish/<br />

Caribbean music; 407-916-1003<br />

or rumba100.com<br />

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Lodges<br />

Azan Shrine Clubs:<br />

321-259-5302<br />

Fraternal Order of<br />

Eagles Aerie 3550:<br />

Cocoa, 321-631-1631<br />

Fraternal Order of<br />

Eagles Aerie 3581:<br />

Titusville, includes<br />

women’s auxiliary,<br />

321-267-2430<br />

Fraternal Order of<br />

Eagles Aerie 4249:<br />

Palm Bay, includes<br />

women’s auxiliary,<br />

321-951-3069<br />

Fraternal Order of<br />

Eagles Aerie 4257:<br />

Merritt Island, includes<br />

women’s<br />

auxiliary, 321-452-<br />

4258<br />

F&AM Canaveral<br />

Lodge 339: 321-<br />

783-0339<br />

F&AM Harbor City<br />

Lodge 318: 321-254-<br />

3456<br />

F&AM, Merritt<br />

Island Lodge 353:<br />

321-338-7391<br />

F&AM Palm Bay<br />

Lodge 397: 321-<br />

724-8755<br />

F&AM Indian River<br />

Lodge 90: 321-269-<br />

1886<br />

Knights of Columbus<br />

Council 3746:<br />

321-752-6836<br />

Knights of Columbus<br />

Our Lady of<br />

Space Council<br />

5667: 321-268-2764<br />

Knights of Columbus<br />

Council 6125:<br />

321-632-6125<br />

Knights of Columbus,<br />

St. Joseph<br />

Council 7408:<br />

321-727-1722<br />

Loyal Order of the<br />

Moose Lodge 1717<br />

and Women of the<br />

Moose Lodge<br />

1383: Cocoa, 321-<br />

636-6975<br />

Loyal Order of the<br />

Moose Lodge<br />

2304: Indian River,<br />

321-269-2787<br />

Loyal Order of the<br />

Moose Lodge<br />

1962: Mims, 321-<br />

267-6700<br />

Melbourne Elks<br />

Lodge 1744: Includes<br />

women’s<br />

auxiliary, 321-768-<br />

1744<br />

Military<br />

organizations<br />

Air Force Security Forces<br />

Association: Space Coast Chapter<br />

meets 11:30 a.m. second Thursday of<br />

each month at The Tides at Patrick Air<br />

Force Base, 321-243-8919<br />

Air Force Sergeants Association,<br />

Orbiters chapter 557: Noon first<br />

Wednesdays at various locations,<br />

321-917-4164<br />

American Legion Post 1, Titusville:<br />

7 p.m. third Mondays, 1281N. U.S. 1,<br />

auxiliary meets 7 p.m. second Wednesdays,<br />

321-269-9959<br />

American Legion Post 22<br />

and Auxiliary Unit 22, Cocoa:<br />

6 p.m. second Wednesdays, 22 Legion<br />

Lane, 321-636-9720<br />

American Legion Post 81,<br />

Melbourne: 7 p.m. first Tuesdays,<br />

2909 S. Harbor City Blvd., 321-723-2939<br />

American Legion Post 117,<br />

Palm Bay: 7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays,<br />

189 Veterans Drive SE, auxiliary members<br />

meet 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, Sons of<br />

American Legion meet 6:30 p.m. second<br />

Tuesdays, 321-729-8089<br />

American Legion Post and Auxiliary<br />

Unit 163: 7 p.m. second and fourth<br />

Thursdays, 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd.,<br />

Melbourne, 321-259-7239<br />

American Legion Post 200, Satellite<br />

Beach: 7 p.m. second Thursdays,<br />

105 Ocean Blvd, 321-773-5151<br />

American Legion Auxiliary<br />

Unit 332: 7:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays,<br />

KARS Park, Kennedy Space Center,<br />

321-631-1388<br />

American Legion Post 348, Cape<br />

Canaveral: 6 p.m. third Thursdays,<br />

105 Lincoln Ave., 321-799-1060<br />

American Legion Post 359, Port St.<br />

John: 6 p.m. third Wednesdays, 7260 S.<br />

U.S. 1, Bellwood, auxiliary meets at<br />

7 p.m. first Wednesdays, 321-268-1632<br />

AMVETS Post 893: 7:30 p.m. second<br />

Mondays, 218 Hardee Lane, Rockledge,<br />

auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. third Mondays,<br />

321-639-9700<br />

Civil Air Patrol, Patrick Composite<br />

Squadron: 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays,<br />

Building 3650, South Housing area of<br />

Patrick Air Force Base, 321-494-6395<br />

Civil Air Patrol, Ti-Co Composite<br />

Squadron: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at<br />

Space Coast Regional Airport, 321-632-<br />

4397.<br />

DAV Chapter 109 and Unit Auxiliary:<br />

6 p.m. second Mondays, auxiliary meets<br />

first Mondays, 435 N. Singleton Ave.,<br />

Titusville, 321-269-0109<br />

Jewish War Veterans <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Post 639: 9 a.m. second Sundays at<br />

Alzheimer Care Center, 4676 N. Wickham<br />

Road, Melbourne, 321-639-3006<br />

Korean War Veterans Association,<br />

Chapter 210, <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong>:1p.m.<br />

first Wednesdays, Veterans Memorial<br />

Organizations<br />

Members of the Florida Army National Guard 715th Military Police<br />

Company return from Afghanistan. CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Center, 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island, 321-636-1148<br />

Military Order of Purple Heart,<br />

Chapter 453 and Auxiliary: Noon<br />

fourth Mondays, Veterans Memorial<br />

Center, 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island, 321-615-2180<br />

Military Order of the World Wars,<br />

Chapter 170:11:30 a.m. second<br />

Tuesdays at The Tides at Patrick Air Force<br />

Base; staff meetings are at<br />

10 a.m. second Tuesdays at The Tides,<br />

321-795-8316; militaryorder.net<br />

Military Officers Association<br />

of America Inc., Cape Canaveral<br />

chapter: Luncheon at noon third<br />

Tuesdays, except December, The Tides at<br />

Patrick Air Force Base. Thursday Breakfast<br />

Club, 8 a.m. Thursdays, PAFB Golf<br />

Course, except every third Thursday,<br />

when group meets at Indian River<br />

Colony Club in Viera, 321-784-8934<br />

Military Society of the Blue Badge:<br />

Fraternity of combat infantrymen<br />

meetson the fourth Friday of each<br />

month at Indian River Colony Club, 1936<br />

Old Glory Dr., Viera, 255-6050<br />

Non Commissioned Officers<br />

Association (NCOA), Space Coast<br />

Chapter: Meets second Wednesday of<br />

each month at The Tides at Patrick Air<br />

Force Base, 321-853-2630<br />

U.S. Submarine Veterans: Meets at<br />

2 p.m. first Saturdays, social hour begins<br />

at 1p.m., David R. Schechter Community<br />

Center, 1089 S. Patrick Drive, Satellite<br />

Beach, 321-986-9529;<br />

snugharborbase.com<br />

Veterans Council of <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong>: 9:30-11a.m. first and 9 a.m.<br />

second Wednesdays, Veterans Memorial<br />

Center, 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway,<br />

Merritt Island, 321-453-1776<br />

VFW Post 1005, Palm Bay: Meets<br />

7 p.m. second Thursdays, 5275 Babcock<br />

St., Unit 17, 321-727-7311; all meetings<br />

held on second Tuesdays; call for<br />

information.<br />

VFW Post 4206 and Ladies<br />

Auxiliary, Melbourne: 7 p.m. third<br />

Wednesdays, 3201S. Dairy Road,<br />

321-724-4121<br />

VFW Post 4228 and Auxiliary,<br />

Titusville: 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays,<br />

4411Capron Road. Auxiliary meets<br />

7 p.m. third Wednesdays, 321-268-4411<br />

VFW Post 4536 and Auxiliary, Palm<br />

Bay: 7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays,<br />

4401Dixie Highway NE, 321-725-2999<br />

VFW Post 4643 and Auxiliary,<br />

Satellite Beach: 7 p.m. third Thursdays,<br />

1252 SR A1A, 321-777-4643<br />

VFW Post 10131 and Auxiliary,<br />

Cape Canaveral: 6 p.m. first<br />

Wednesdays, 105 Longpoint Road;<br />

ladies auxiliary meets at 6 p.m. third<br />

Wednesdays; men’s auxiliary, 6 p.m.<br />

second Wednesdays, 321-783-8019<br />

VFW Post 10148 and Auxiliary,<br />

Cocoa Beach: 6:30 p.m. third<br />

Wednesdays, 150 Minutemen Causeway,<br />

321-783-4286; vfw10148.com<br />

VFW Rocket Post 4534 and<br />

Auxiliary, Rockledge: 7 p.m. third<br />

Wednesdays, 3250 S. U.S. 1; auxiliary<br />

meets at 7 p.m. second Wednesdays,<br />

321-636-3570<br />

VFW Satellite Post and Auxiliary<br />

8191, Melbourne: 7:30 p.m. third<br />

Mondays, 4130 N. Harbor City Blvd.,<br />

Melbourne, ladies auxiliary meets 2<br />

p.m. second Wednesdays, men’s<br />

auxiliary 7 p.m. second Mondays,<br />

321-254-9885<br />

Vietnam and All Veterans<br />

of <strong>Brevard</strong> Inc.: 7 p.m. second Thursdays,<br />

Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S.<br />

Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island,<br />

321-690-0805<br />

WAVES National Women of the Sea<br />

Services, Space Coast Unit 75:<br />

10:30 a.m. second Saturdays at Indian<br />

River Colony Club; does not meet July<br />

or August, 321-773-3967.<br />

Welcome Home Vets Inc.: 7 p.m.<br />

second Tuesdays at Perkins Restaurant,<br />

8200 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne,<br />

email whvetsinc@att.net<br />

West Point Society of the Space<br />

Coast: Luncheons and various<br />

functions, 321-259-2002<br />

Women in the Air Force, Space<br />

Coast Chapter One:10 a.m. the first<br />

Saturday of each month at American<br />

Legion Post 163, 1795 N. Harbor City<br />

Blvd., Melbourne; legionpost163.com/<br />

waf.htm<br />

Women’s Army Corps Veterans<br />

Association, Space Coast chapter<br />

64:10 a.m. second Saturdays, Salvation<br />

Army Building, 1080 S. Hickory St.,<br />

Melbourne, 321-727-8373<br />

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Miscellaneous clubs<br />

Organizations<br />

AARP, chapter 1413:11a.m. to<br />

2 p.m. first Fridays at the Indian<br />

Harbour Beach Recreation Center,<br />

321-446-9358.<br />

American Business Women’s<br />

Association: Association joins<br />

businesswomen of diverse occupations<br />

to provide opportunities for<br />

personal and professional growth<br />

through leadership, education,<br />

networking and national recognition.<br />

There are two chapters in<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong>: Oceanside Chapter<br />

in Melbourne, abwaoceanside.org;<br />

Space Coast Express Network in<br />

Melbourne; abwa.org<br />

American Guild of Organists,<br />

Space Coast chapter: National<br />

professional association serving<br />

organ and choral musical fields,<br />

offers educational programs and<br />

workshops, September through<br />

June, e-mail infoagoSpaceCoast@<br />

gmail.com;agospacecoast.org<br />

American Wine Society Space<br />

Coast Chapter: Dedicated to wine<br />

appreciation through education,<br />

meetings vary, 321-956-1894.<br />

Banana River Sail and Power<br />

Squadron: Squadron offers boating<br />

classes, free vessel safety checks and<br />

monthly meetings with guest speakers<br />

at the Satellite Beach Civic Center,<br />

321-220-7776; brsps.org<br />

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority: More<br />

than 40 chapters in <strong>Brevard</strong> meet in<br />

members’ homes. Call Jewell Patton,<br />

321-723-2250.<br />

Bonsai Society of <strong>Brevard</strong>: Furthers<br />

knowledge, appreciation and<br />

practice of bonsai. Meets at<br />

1p.m. third Saturdays at the Melbourne<br />

Public Library, 540 Fee Ave.,<br />

Melbourne, 321-255-4064;<br />

bonsaisocietyofbrevard.org<br />

<strong>Book</strong> Discussion Group: The<br />

Afternoon Discussion Group meets 2<br />

to 3:30 p.m. second Tuesdays at the<br />

Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee<br />

Ave. A reading list of books for 2012<br />

can be found at the library. New<br />

members welcome, 321-952-4514.<br />

Breast Friends of <strong>Brevard</strong>: Meets<br />

first Tuesday 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<br />

each month at The Fellowship United<br />

Methodist Church, 975 Malabar Rd.<br />

NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907;<br />

321-704-1541.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Antiques & Collectors<br />

Club:10 a.m. first Fridays at Suntree/<br />

Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass<br />

Blvd., Melbourne; 1:30 p.m. third<br />

Tuesdays at Melbourne Beach Public<br />

Library, 324 Ocean Ave.; no meetings<br />

July through September, 321-254-<br />

5831or 321-777-1374.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Cribbage Club: 6<br />

p.m. Mondays at All One Family<br />

Senior Day Care Center, 585 N. Courtenay<br />

Pkwy., Merritt Island. Ninegame<br />

tournament using American<br />

Cribbage Counsel rules, 321-459-9379<br />

or 321-632-2088.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> Horseshoe Club:<br />

10 a.m. Sundays at Wickham Park,<br />

Melbourne, and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays<br />

at Stradley Park, Cocoa, 321-501-<br />

9092; brevardhc.9f.com<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Symphony Orchestra<br />

Concert Club: For students in fourth<br />

through 12th grade, membership<br />

includes reduced-price tickets or<br />

subscription performances,<br />

fee is $25, 321-242-2024;<br />

brevardsymphony.com<br />

Camera Club of <strong>Brevard</strong>: Furthers<br />

skills and interests in photography.<br />

Meets 6:30 p.m. first Tuesdays (except<br />

December) at Eau Gallie Civic Center,<br />

1551Highland Ave., Melbourne,<br />

321-848-1110; ccbrevard.org.<br />

Canaveral Mineral and Gem<br />

Society: Instruction in lapidary and<br />

geological topics, members meet 7<br />

p.m. first Wednesdays, except August,<br />

at Henegar Center, Melbourne,<br />

where club maintains large workshop.<br />

Membership is $15;<br />

$2 for junior members with<br />

accompanying adult member,<br />

800-603-6035.<br />

Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Rock and Gem<br />

Club: Membership is $20 per year,<br />

workshop sessions are $5 from<br />

9 a.m. to noon, 1to 4 p.m., and<br />

6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, 6 to 9 p.m.<br />

Thursdays, and 1to 4 p.m. Sundays in<br />

Cape Canaveral. Meetings are 6 p.m<br />

the first Thursday at Merritt Island<br />

Public Library, 321-799-8536; centralbrevardgems.org<br />

Central Florida Accordion Club:<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> chapter meets 2 to 5 p.m. the<br />

last Sunday of each month at Elks<br />

Lodge #1532, 315 Florida Ave.,<br />

Cocoa, 866-455-2322;<br />

cfaccordionclub.com<br />

Central Florida Council, Boy<br />

Scouts of America: Charted<br />

in 1922, the council serves youth of<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>, Flagler, Lake, Orange,<br />

Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia<br />

counties, 407-889-4403;<br />

cflscouting.org/<br />

Citizens for Florida’s Waterways:<br />

Promotes responsible use of Florida<br />

waterways. Annual meeting the<br />

fourth Wednesday in October at<br />

various locations. Refer to web site<br />

for board meetings. Call Kelly Haugh<br />

at 321-449-0827; cffw.org<br />

Cocoa Beach Sail and Power<br />

Squadron: A division of United<br />

States Power Squadrons, meets at<br />

7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each<br />

month at the <strong>Brevard</strong> Veterans<br />

Memorial Center, 400 S. Sykes Creek<br />

Parkway, Merritt Island, 321-452-<br />

3682; cbsps.com<br />

Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club: 9:30<br />

a.m. first Thursday, September<br />

through June, at Cocoa Beach Country<br />

Club, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.,<br />

Cocoa Beach, 321-784-9128;<br />

cocoabeachwomansclub.org<br />

Community Woman’s Club: An<br />

affiliate of General Federation of<br />

Woman’s Clubs, promotes charitable<br />

and education interests throughout<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>, meets 9:30 a.m. second<br />

Tuesdays September through May at<br />

5 Rosa Jones Drive, Cocoa Village.<br />

Call 321-639-4193.<br />

Dayaway Travel Club: Provides<br />

transportation and tours regardless<br />

of age or mobility, encouraging<br />

education and entertainment<br />

through seminars and excursions. 10<br />

a.m. first Thursdays at Pelican Park<br />

Clubhouse, 1495 State Road A1A,<br />

Satellite Beach, 321-259-6300;<br />

dayawaytravelclub.com<br />

East Merritt Island Homeowners<br />

Association: Community awareness<br />

organization works to ensure unincorporated<br />

community of 4,200<br />

properties has a voice in development<br />

of East Merritt Island. Write<br />

EMIHOA, P.O. Box 540511, Merritt<br />

Island 32954-0511. Call 321-452-1145;<br />

emihoa.com<br />

55+ Club of Satellite Beach: Active<br />

adult club, not limited to Satellite<br />

Beach residents, activities and social<br />

events, 321-777-8313.<br />

Florida Public Archaeology<br />

Network: East Central Region of the<br />

group is housed at the Florida Historical<br />

Society in Cocoa Village. This<br />

network of professional archaeologists<br />

teaches the importance of<br />

Florida’s archaeological sites and<br />

preservation through free programs,<br />

lectures and events, 321-690-1971;<br />

flpublicarchaeology.org<br />

Girl Scouts of Citrus Council:<br />

Variety of program opportunities for<br />

girls ages 5 to 17 and volunteer<br />

opportunities for adults,<br />

800-367-3906; citrus-gs.org<br />

Greater Canaveral Chapter<br />

of The Barbershop Harmony<br />

Society: The chapter meets 7 p.m.<br />

Tuesdays in the Choral Room, B. W.<br />

Simpkins Fine Arts Building, Eastern<br />

Florida State College, 1519 Clearlake<br />

Road, Cocoa. They perform for civic<br />

groups, assisted-living facilities, social<br />

gatherings and events. All men who<br />

like to sing may join them,<br />

321-254-9223 or 321-636-0900;<br />

spacecoastchorus.net<br />

Hadassah: Charitable organization<br />

meets at the Eau Gallie Public Library,<br />

usually the third Tuesday of the<br />

month. 322-777-6437<br />

Harbor City Toastmasters: Local,<br />

nonprofit club helps members develop<br />

speaking, listening and leadership<br />

skills, part of Toastmasters International,<br />

321-777-5520; http://<br />

harborcity.toastmastersclubs.org<br />

Harbor City Harmonizers: Male<br />

singers needed and welcomed to<br />

enjoy four-part a cappella harmony<br />

in the Barber Shop style. Come sing<br />

with us. Meet at Tropical Haven<br />

Community Center, 7:15 p.m.. Tuesdays,<br />

1205 Eddie Allen Road, Melbourne;<br />

321-213-9424;<br />

www.hcharmonizers.net<br />

Indian River Chapter of<br />

the Embroiderers’ Guild<br />

of America: A group that fosters the<br />

art of embroidery through education<br />

and study meets<br />

9:30 a.m. third Mondays, Front Street<br />

Civic Center, 2205 S. Front St., Melbourne,<br />

321-777-7404;<br />

indianriverega.org<br />

Indian River Photo Club: 6:30 p.m.<br />

fourth Thursdays except November<br />

and December at the Vero Beach<br />

Community Center, 2266 14th Ave.;<br />

irphotoclub.org.<br />

International Association of<br />

Administrative Professionals:<br />

Secretaries and administrative support<br />

professionals meet at<br />

5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesdays at<br />

Courtyard Marriott, 3435 N. Atlantic<br />

Ave., Cocoa Beach; iaapcentral<br />

brevard.homestead.com<br />

Italian-American Club of South<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Inc.: Meets the second<br />

Wednesday each month. Special<br />

activity nights. 1471Cypress Ave.,<br />

Melbourne, 32940, 321-242-8044.<br />

Junior Achievement<br />

of the Space Coast: Provides economic<br />

and financial education programs<br />

to students in kindergarten<br />

through 12th grade, also provides<br />

after-school programs, 321-751-4024;<br />

jaspacecoast.org<br />

Junior League: Members are women<br />

committed to promoting volunteerism,<br />

developing the potential of<br />

women and improving communities.<br />

Central and North <strong>Brevard</strong>: Call<br />

321-453-5718. South <strong>Brevard</strong>: Call<br />

321-610-8950; jlsb.net.<br />

Literary Alliance of <strong>Brevard</strong>: LAB<br />

provides volunteer tutors for <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

residents older than 16 who want to<br />

improve reading, writing and speaking<br />

skills. To volunteer or receive help,<br />

call 321-301-4496; brevardliteracy.org<br />

Melbourne Alumnae<br />

Panhellenic: Charitable and social<br />

group for college sorority members, 7<br />

p.m. first Wednesdays September-<br />

May for social, 7:30 p.m. for program,<br />

8 p.m. for meeting; sites vary,<br />

melbournepanhellenic@gmail.<br />

com; melbournepanhellenic.org<br />

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Organizations<br />

MENSA: spacecoast.us.mensa.org<br />

Mom to Mom BFF Group (Cocoa):<br />

Meets fourth Saturday of each<br />

month, Noon to 2 p.m.; 799 Clearlake<br />

Rd., Cocoa; 321-454-7149<br />

Mom to Mom BFF Group (Palm<br />

Bay): Meets third Tuesday of each<br />

month, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 975<br />

Malabar Road, NW, Palm Bay;<br />

321-639-5802<br />

NAACP: North <strong>Brevard</strong>. P.O. Box<br />

957, Titusville 32780, 321-385-1264<br />

NAACP: South <strong>Brevard</strong>. P.O. Box<br />

2031, Melbourne 32902,<br />

321-749-4727<br />

NAACP: Central <strong>Brevard</strong>. P.O. Box<br />

516, Cocoa 32922, 321-632-9852<br />

NARFE Central <strong>Brevard</strong>: National<br />

Active & Retired Federal Employees.<br />

Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Apollo chapter 1137<br />

meets at 11:45 a.m. second Monday,<br />

except July and August, at Kay’s Real<br />

Pit Bar-B-Q, 1552 W. King St., Cocoa,<br />

321-433-0445. Joined by S. <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

chapter 609, 321-242-8525.<br />

Navy Officers’ Wives Club: Members<br />

are from all military services,<br />

third Fridays, September through<br />

May at various locations,<br />

321-783-7028.<br />

New Neighbors Club of South<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Beaches: To join, you must<br />

live between Pineda Causeway and<br />

Sebastian Inlet, 321-433-1772;<br />

nnofsbb.com<br />

New York Teacher Retirees<br />

in Florida, Space Coast Unit:10:30<br />

a.m. second Tuesdays from October<br />

through March, Eau Gallie Public<br />

Library, Melbourne, April through<br />

September at local restaurants,<br />

321-255-3090.<br />

North <strong>Brevard</strong> Retired Educators<br />

Association:10 a.m. second Thursdays<br />

from October through April at<br />

First United Methodist Church<br />

Fellowship Hall, Titusville,<br />

321-269-9946.<br />

One Senior Club: Active seniors<br />

social group meets 9 a.m. Wednesdays<br />

at One Senior Place, 8085<br />

Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, 321-751-<br />

6771; oneseniorplace.com<br />

Order of the Eastern Star, Canaveral<br />

Chapter 297: 7:30 p.m. first<br />

and third Wednesdays at the Masonic<br />

Lodge, 149 S. Orlando Ave.,<br />

Cocoa Beach, 321-783-0339.<br />

Palm Bay Women’s Club:1p.m.<br />

second Wednesdays at Glenbrooke<br />

at Palm Bay, 815 Briar Creek Blvd.,<br />

321-674-7513.<br />

Platinum Coast Chorus: Chapter<br />

of Sweet Adelines International<br />

rehearses at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at<br />

West Melbourne Recreation Center<br />

at Veterans Memorial Complex,<br />

2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne,<br />

321-727-0921; platinumcoastchorus.com<br />

Satellite Beach Lions Club. Meets<br />

first and third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.<br />

Double Tree Suites, 1665 N. Highway<br />

A1A, Indialantic, 321-452-0376;<br />

lionwap.org/eclub/sites/<br />

SatelliteBeach.<br />

Seaside Piecemakers Quilt Club:<br />

Quilting guild since 1981, 9:30 a.m.<br />

to noon fourth Wednesdays at<br />

Heritage Isle Clubhouse, 6800<br />

Legacy Blvd., Melbourne, 321-631-<br />

8721; seasidepiecemakers.com<br />

Social Singles: Social and support<br />

group for people 50 and older, 7<br />

p.m. second and fourth Thursdays at<br />

Elks Club, 5820 U.S. 1, Rockledge,<br />

321-259-4471<br />

Society of Women Engineers<br />

Space Coast Section: Meeting<br />

times and places vary, 321-783-4644;<br />

swe-sc.org<br />

Spacecoast Authors of<br />

Romance: Members meet from<br />

noon to 4 p.m. fourth Saturdays at<br />

West Melbourne Library, 2755<br />

Wingate Blvd., 321-633-6777;<br />

authorsofromance.com<br />

South <strong>Brevard</strong> Coin Club and<br />

Coin Show: Club meets first<br />

Wednesdays except December,<br />

Peace Lutheran Church, 1801Port<br />

Malabar Blvd, Palm Bay, 32905;<br />

321-837-0158;<br />

southbrevardcoinclub.com<br />

Space Coast Inventors Guild:<br />

2 to 4:45 p.m. fourth Saturdays at<br />

Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521Pineapple<br />

Ave., Melbourne,<br />

321-768-1234.<br />

Space Coast Table Tennis Club:<br />

7:30 p.m. Mondays and 7 p.m.<br />

Wednesdays at Veterans Memorial<br />

Center, 400 Sykes Creek Blvd., Merritt<br />

Island. Call Danny Nail,<br />

321-784-2152.<br />

Space Coast Weavers & Fiber<br />

Artists: 9:30 a.m. fourth Saturdays<br />

at Merritt Island Public Library, 1195<br />

N. Courtenay Parkway, 321-459-<br />

1265, email Judmartin@ cfl.rr.com.<br />

Space Coast Wine Guild: Appreciates<br />

and improves homemade<br />

wines through education, 7 p.m.<br />

fourth Thursdays at David R. Schechter<br />

Community Center, 1089 S.<br />

Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach, 321-<br />

956-1894; email spacecoastwineguild@gmail.com;<br />

spacecoastwineguild. com<br />

Space Coast Writers Guild: Dedicated<br />

to encouraging, instructing<br />

and developing writers of all genres.<br />

1p.m. third Saturdays at West Melbourne<br />

Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd.;<br />

P.O. Box 262, Melbourne, 32902-<br />

0262; scwg.org.<br />

St. Sophia Philoptochos Society<br />

of St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox<br />

Church: 5965 N. Wickham<br />

Road, Melbourne, 321-254-1045;<br />

saint-katherine.org<br />

S.S.W.D. (Single, Separated,<br />

Widowed, Divorced): Social group<br />

for all singles sponsored by Church<br />

of Our Saviour, Cocoa Beach<br />

Titusville Sail and Power Squadron:<br />

Offers free vessel safety checks<br />

and boating classes. Meets 6-9 p.m.<br />

third Thursdays except June, July<br />

and August, 321-216-2070;<br />

titusvillesps.org<br />

Trailblazers: Outdoors club for<br />

adult singles, about 400 men and<br />

women, info@trailblazers-club.com;<br />

trailblazers-club.com.<br />

Treasure Coast Archaeological<br />

Society: 7:30 p.m. first Wednesdays<br />

at North Indian River <strong>County</strong> Library,<br />

1001Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian.<br />

Includes <strong>Brevard</strong> members,<br />

772-388-9047; tcas.us<br />

Viera Woman’s Club (General<br />

Federation of Women’s Clubs):<br />

11:30 a.m. second Mondays September<br />

to May at Holiday Inn Viera<br />

Conference Center, 321-751-6984;<br />

gfwcvierawomansclub.com<br />

Zonta Club of Melbourne: Organization<br />

of executives and professionals<br />

advocating for women<br />

locally and globally, 321-729-0755;<br />

info@zontaspacecoast.org;<br />

zontaspacecoast.org<br />

ALUMNI<br />

Space Coast Gator Club: Social,<br />

sports-related and academic club.<br />

For events and activities, call club<br />

hot line at 321-752-5051,<br />

ext. 4683, email gobrevardgators@<br />

aol.com; spacecoastgatorclub.com<br />

Space Coast Michigan State<br />

University Alumni: Social, sportsrelated<br />

and academic club that does<br />

luncheons, tours and raises scholarship<br />

funds, 321-783-4897;<br />

www.msu.edu/~msuaa053<br />

Space Coast UCF Alumni chapter:<br />

Networking opportunity, social<br />

and community service activities<br />

and sports outings,<br />

407-823-2586, e-mail spacecoast@<br />

ucfalumni.com; ucfalumni.com<br />

HISTORICAL<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Genealogical Society:<br />

9:30 a.m. second Mondays, usually<br />

at Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Public Library and<br />

Reference Center, 308 Forrest Ave.,<br />

Cocoa, 321-453-4932; flbgs.org<br />

Daughters of the American<br />

Revolution, Abigail Wright<br />

Chamberlin chapter: fssdar.net/<br />

abigailwrightchamberlin<br />

Daughters of the American<br />

Revolution, Cape Canaveral<br />

chapter: fssdar.net/capecanaveral<br />

Daughters of the American<br />

Revolution, Philip Perry chapter:<br />

philipperrynsdar.org<br />

Daughters of the American<br />

Revolution, Rufus Fairbanks<br />

chapter: rufusfairbanks<br />

chapternsdar.org<br />

Daughters of 1812: 321-338-7059;<br />

ltwmshannon1812.org<br />

Genealogical Society of North<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>: 6 p.m. first Tuesdays<br />

except July and August at Titusville<br />

Public Library, 2121S. Hopkins Ave.,<br />

mnoffel@bellsouth.net or edward_swan@bellsouth.net;<br />

www.nbbd.com/npr/gsnb/<br />

Genealogical Society of South<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>:10 a.m. second Wednesdays<br />

except July and August, Melbourne<br />

Public Library, 540 E. Fee<br />

Ave., 321-727-1986; gssb.net<br />

Historical Society of North <strong>Brevard</strong>:10<br />

a.m. second Wednesdays<br />

except July and August, Melbourne<br />

Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave.,<br />

321-727-1986; gssb.net<br />

National Railway Historical<br />

Society, Florida East Coast chapter:<br />

7 p.m. second Tuesdays in May,<br />

September, November, January and<br />

March at Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Library,<br />

308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa,<br />

321-636-3393<br />

Sons of American Revolution:<br />

11:30 a.m. third Saturdays except<br />

July and August, 321-952-2928 for<br />

locations; bdubosefl@gmail.com;<br />

brevardsar.org<br />

Sons of the Confederate Veterans,<br />

Camp 1387: 7 p.m. fourth<br />

Thursdays at Memaw’s BBQ, Eau<br />

Gallie, 321-259-0837<br />

Sons of Spanish-American War<br />

Veterans: 321-952-2928, email<br />

bdubosefl@gmail.com<br />

South <strong>Brevard</strong> Historical Society:<br />

3 p.m. second Saturdays, September<br />

through June, at Melbourne<br />

Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave.,<br />

321-725-4115; southbrevard<br />

history.org<br />

United Daughters of the<br />

Confederacy, Henry Patrick<br />

Gradic chapter: 321-674-2210<br />

STATES<br />

California State Club: 253-2655<br />

The Indiana Hoosiers: Members<br />

meet second Saturday in March for<br />

annual luncheon; samcar@cfl.rr.com<br />

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula<br />

Club: Picnic first Sunday in March,<br />

321-632-1975 or 321-242-7254<br />

New Jersey Club: 504-6010<br />

New York State Club: Noon third<br />

Tuesdays at various restaurants,<br />

321-446-9358<br />

Pittsburgh, Pa., Club: 725-1764<br />

Yankees Club: 253-3458<br />

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Volunteers<br />

Organizations<br />

American Cancer Society: Needs<br />

volunteers for its Signature Programs<br />

and donated items for ACS<br />

Cancer Resource Centers. Volunteers<br />

are needed to drive patients<br />

to appointments and to staff ACS<br />

Cancer Resource Centers. Breast<br />

cancer survivors are needed to<br />

volunteer for Reach to Recovery<br />

Program. Prostate cancer survivors<br />

needed to volunteer/facilitate<br />

Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer<br />

Support Group. Training is provided,<br />

321-253-0361, ext. 5750 or<br />

5759.<br />

American Red Cross: Volunteers<br />

needed at Mid-Florida Region<br />

American Red Cross, 1700 Cedar<br />

St., Rockledge, for disaster relief,<br />

health and safety instruction,<br />

emergency casework and administrative<br />

support, free training,<br />

321-890-1002; midfloridaredcross.<br />

org.<br />

Avante Nursing and Rehabilitation<br />

Center: Needs volunteers to<br />

interact with Melbourne residents,<br />

321-723-3215.<br />

BETA of Titusville: Crisis pregnancy<br />

center needs help with<br />

office tasks, donations, answering<br />

phones, 321-264-0446.<br />

Better Business Council: Needs<br />

help informing consumers of<br />

complaint records on local businesses,<br />

making referrals and assisting<br />

callers. Training provided,<br />

321-984-8454.<br />

Big Brothers Big Sisters: Volunteers<br />

mentor children in singleparent<br />

homes, email info@bbbscfl.<br />

org or call 407-478-2996;<br />

bbbscfl.org.<br />

Birthright of Melbourne: Needs<br />

volunteers for crisis pregnancy<br />

office, 321-783-8102; birthright.<br />

org. For emergencies, call 800-550-<br />

4900.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Achievement Center:<br />

Assists persons with disabilities in<br />

reaching an optimal level of vocational<br />

and social independence;<br />

1845 Cogswell St., Rockledge,<br />

321-632-8610<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Adult Literacy Volunteers:<br />

Volunteers needed to tutor<br />

people who wish to improve<br />

reading, writing and speaking<br />

skills, 321-301-4496;<br />

brevardliteracy.org.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Alzheimer’s Foundation/Joe’s<br />

Club: Assistance needed<br />

with office work, In-Home<br />

Respite Program and Helpline.<br />

Volunteers needed to share talents<br />

and hobbies, such as singing,<br />

playing music, painting and scrapbooking<br />

for elderly clients,<br />

321-253-4430.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Community Kitchen:<br />

Supports Meals on Wheels, Seniors<br />

at Lunch, at-risk children and<br />

more, 321-636-9901;<br />

agingmattersbrevard.org.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Symphony Guild: Three<br />

guilds were developed to act as<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Symphony Orchestra<br />

fundraising and support groups to<br />

promote and financially support<br />

the BSO. This is accomplished<br />

through member and community<br />

involvement in fundraising activities<br />

designed to highlight the<br />

organization and the orchestra.<br />

Membership is open year-round to<br />

those interested in actively supporting<br />

the BSO guilds. The three<br />

guilds that support the BSO are<br />

the north, central and south guilds,<br />

321-242-2024;<br />

brevard symphony.com.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Voluntary Organizations<br />

Active in Disasters: Group<br />

of more than 60 agencies, churches<br />

and other nonprofit organizations<br />

active from disaster preplanning<br />

through post-disaster support that<br />

serves as a clearinghouse for disaster<br />

assistance; brevardvoad.org<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Zoo: Needs volunteers<br />

ages 16 and older to assist<br />

throughout the zoo with educational<br />

programs, petting zoo,<br />

kayaks and aviary. Training provided.<br />

For applications, visit<br />

brevardzoo.org.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>ians Responding As<br />

Volunteers, B.R.A.V.E.: Supports<br />

work of <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong> government,<br />

321-633-2031, email Sharon.<br />

Weiss@brevardcounty.us; brevard<br />

county.us/brave.<br />

Bright Star Center for Grieving<br />

Children and Families: Volunteers<br />

needed for day camps and<br />

support groups, 321-733-7672;<br />

health-first.org/hospitals_services/<br />

bright_star.<br />

Carnegie Gardens: Volunteers<br />

needed to share a few hours a day<br />

with nursing home residents,<br />

1415 S. Hickory St., Melbourne,<br />

321-723-1321.<br />

Catholic Charities: Provides<br />

counseling, adoption, foster care<br />

and emergency assistance. Needs<br />

help with reception work and<br />

filing at 817 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa,<br />

and food pantry,<br />

321-636-6144, ext. 6.<br />

Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Humane Society:<br />

Needs help at shelter, thrift<br />

shops, low-cost spay and neuter<br />

and wellness clinic, 321-636-3343;<br />

crittersavers.com.<br />

Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Library and<br />

Reference Center: Needs help<br />

with a variety of volunteer<br />

opportunities. Training provided,<br />

321-633-1792.<br />

Central <strong>Brevard</strong> Sharing Center:<br />

Needs volunteers to help in the<br />

office, emergency food pantry,<br />

thrift store, community kitchen<br />

and furniture store, 321-631-4492.<br />

Children’s Home Society of<br />

Florida: Needs help with mentoring,<br />

homework help, fundraising,<br />

advocacy and more, 321-752-3170.<br />

Club Esteem: After-school program<br />

needs volunteers to provide<br />

tutoring, FCAT preparation, computer<br />

lab, arts and crafts, performing<br />

arts and character-building<br />

activities. Open 2:30 to 6:15 p.m.<br />

daily, 3316 S. Monroe St., Melbourne,<br />

321-409-8942, email<br />

ellenalittle@clubesteem.org.<br />

Community Emergency Response<br />

Team: John Gore, <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong> Fire-Rescue, 321-633-2056.<br />

Crosswinds Youth Services:<br />

Provides services and programs for<br />

youths and their families. Volunteers<br />

needed for tutoring, mentoring,<br />

administrative duties and Safe<br />

Place, 321-452-0800.<br />

Daily Bread Soup Kitchen:<br />

Serves a hot daily meal and provides<br />

hygienic services to the<br />

needy. Needs volunteers, food and<br />

cash donations, 321-723-1060.<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Neighborhood Development<br />

Coalition: Volunteers<br />

are needed to help with tutoring,<br />

mentoring, publicity, special event<br />

planning and more, 1151 Masterson<br />

St., 321-253-4214;<br />

BNDCserve.org.<br />

Easter Seals Florida: Volunteers<br />

needed for vocational services<br />

program in Palm Bay, 321-723-<br />

4474; fl.easterseals.com.<br />

Florida Blood Centers: Volunteers<br />

are needed for clerical and<br />

administrative duties, donor room<br />

assistance, special events and<br />

more. Teams of helpers ages 16<br />

and older are being established to<br />

help mobile promotions and high<br />

school drives, 407-248-5067;<br />

floridasbloodcenters.org.<br />

Florida Wildlife Hospital &<br />

Sanctuary: Needs volunteers to<br />

clean cages and feeding dishes,<br />

hospital and laundry; help with<br />

maintenance and wildlife care.<br />

Must be at least 16 years old and<br />

commit to at least three hours of<br />

service each time. Training provided;<br />

4560 N. U.S. 1, Melbourne,<br />

321-254-8843; floridawildlife<br />

hospital.org.<br />

Foosaner Art Museum: Assistance<br />

needed at the museum gift<br />

shop and reception desk, with<br />

museum mailings and events,<br />

321-674-8916, 321-674-8919.<br />

Genesis House: Provides shelter<br />

for homeless women with children,<br />

pregnant women and student<br />

mothers with children. Volunteers<br />

are needed for transportation,<br />

mentoring, tutoring, yard work,<br />

fundraising events and more,<br />

321-723-3133;<br />

genesishouseshelter.org.<br />

Girl Scouts of Citrus Council:<br />

Variety of volunteer opportunities<br />

for adults, 800-367-3906, ext. 1151,<br />

ext. 1155, or ext. 1152; citrus-gs.org.<br />

Greyhound Pets of America:<br />

Needs help placing retired racing<br />

greyhounds. Volunteers are needed<br />

for kennel and foster program.<br />

Training provided, 321-242-9010;<br />

floridagreyhounds.com.<br />

Habitat for Humanity of <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong>: Seeks volunteers for<br />

weekly and Saturday construction<br />

help, office help, to provide<br />

lunches to workers and to register<br />

workers on-site. Also needs help in<br />

office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br />

Tuesday through Friday, data<br />

entry, cashiers and floor help for<br />

ReStore, annual dinner, Strawberry<br />

Festival and more, 321-728-4009,<br />

ext. 106; brevardhabitat.com.<br />

Harmony Farms Horses for the<br />

Handicapped: Needs volunteers<br />

ages 13 and older to serve as horse<br />

leaders and side walkers in the<br />

therapeutic riding program, and<br />

for administrative duties and<br />

special events. Training provided,<br />

321-631-9433;<br />

harmonyfarmsinc. com.<br />

Health First/Cape Canaveral<br />

Hospital Auxiliary: Needs help in<br />

various departments, such as<br />

emergency, reception, flower<br />

delivery, surgery waiting room, gift<br />

shop, transportation and parking<br />

lot shuttle, 321-799-7167; healthfirst.org/ways_to_help/volunteers.<br />

Health First/Holmes Regional<br />

and Palm Bay Hospital: Needs<br />

help in various departments, such<br />

as emergency, reception, flower<br />

delivery, surgery waiting room, gift<br />

shop, transportation and parking<br />

lot shuttle, 321-434-5210; healthfirst.org/ways_to_help/volunteers.<br />

His Place Ministries: Needs<br />

volunteers to assist in Melbourne<br />

outreach programs for the homeless,<br />

youth ministry and cold-night<br />

shelters, 321-674-9009.<br />

Hospice of Health First: Provides<br />

services to patients and families<br />

coping with life-threatening<br />

illnesses. Training provided,<br />

321-952-0494.<br />

Hospice of St. Francis: Assists<br />

patients and families coping with<br />

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Organizations<br />

terminal illnesses. Needs help<br />

with respite care, transportation,<br />

clerical work. Training provided,<br />

321-269-4240.<br />

Huntington Place Rehabilitation<br />

& Nursing Center: Needs<br />

help visiting and assisting<br />

Rockledge residents with crafts,<br />

gardening and playing piano for<br />

sing-alongs, 321-632-7341.<br />

Indian River Center-ElderCare<br />

Network: Needs volunteers for<br />

social interaction, West Melbourne,<br />

321-727-0990.<br />

Jewish Federation of <strong>Brevard</strong>:<br />

Needs help with fundraisers, cultural<br />

and educational events, food<br />

pantry, families in need and social<br />

services, 321-951-1836;<br />

jewishfederationbrevard.com.<br />

Junior Achievement of the<br />

Space Coast: Program uses handson<br />

experience to help students<br />

understand economics. Needs<br />

office workers, teachers and role<br />

models for business and economics<br />

classes. Training and materials<br />

provided, 321-751-4024.<br />

Keep <strong>Brevard</strong> Beautiful: Needs<br />

support for education, beautification,<br />

recycling and anti-litter<br />

projects, 321-631-0501;<br />

keepbrevardbeautiful.com.<br />

Liberty Bell Memorial Museum:<br />

Needs tour guides and greeters<br />

ages 18 and older at the historic,<br />

American history museum on<br />

Hickory Street in Melbourne,<br />

321-727-1776.<br />

March of Dimes, Space Coast<br />

Division: Needs help with office<br />

duties, working on databases,<br />

telemarketing, planning entertainment,<br />

fundraising and sponsorship<br />

activities, recruiting for Walk<br />

America, 321-775-0205.<br />

Marine Resources Council of<br />

East Florida: Needs volunteers to<br />

do light office work, remove invasive<br />

plants, replant native plants<br />

and monitor water quality, 3275<br />

Dixie Highway N.E., Palm Bay,<br />

321-725-7775; mrcirl.org/join.<br />

Meals on Wheels: Needs volunteers<br />

to deliver hot meals from<br />

11a.m. and 1p.m. weekdays to<br />

homebound elderly. Volunteers<br />

must have vehicle, valid driver’s<br />

license and car insurance, 321-639-<br />

8770; agingmattersbrevard.org.<br />

Melbourne Civic Theatre: <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong>’s oldest theater group<br />

needs performers and volunteers<br />

for set construction and production,<br />

817 E. Strawbridge Ave.,<br />

Melbourne, 321-723-6935.<br />

Palm Bay Police Athletic<br />

League: Weekday after-school<br />

programs, youth sports, cultural,<br />

educational and recreational<br />

opportunities, Youth Director’s<br />

Council and Police Explorers, Teen<br />

Center on Friday and Saturday<br />

nights, 321-952-3530.<br />

Palm Bay Police Department’s<br />

Victim Advocacy Program: The<br />

unit needs volunteers to work<br />

closely with victim advocates to<br />

help victims and witnesses of crimes<br />

by offering further services, creating<br />

follow-up report documentation,<br />

meeting and networking with<br />

professionals in the victim services<br />

field and keeping victims informed<br />

throughout the legal and judicial<br />

process. Everyone must undergo a<br />

criminal background check, orientation<br />

and training before volunteering,<br />

321-953-8980.<br />

Palm Bay Police Volunteer<br />

Citizens On Patrol: Opportunities<br />

include, but are not limited to,<br />

administrative assistance, providing<br />

department tours, assisting citizens<br />

with vacation house watches,<br />

fingerprinting for non-criminal<br />

applicants, conducting road patrol,<br />

working with crime victims and<br />

providing crime-scene assistance.<br />

Everyone must undergo a criminal<br />

background check, orientation and<br />

training before volunteering,<br />

321-953-8980.<br />

Pregnancy Resources: Offers<br />

volunteer training for support<br />

of women and families facing<br />

unexpected pregnancy. Daytime<br />

and evening hours available,<br />

321-752-5540; melbournepri.com.<br />

Public radio station WFIT: Volunteers<br />

needed to cover phones<br />

during fundraising drives, assist<br />

with mailings, receptionist duties,<br />

clerical tasks, special events and<br />

more, 321-674-8140, e-mail<br />

wfit@fit.edu; wfit.org.<br />

Retired and Senior Volunteer<br />

Program: Volunteers ages 55 and<br />

older are placed with community<br />

agencies, 321-631-2749;<br />

agingmattersbrevard.org.<br />

Rolling Readers Space Coast:<br />

Seeks readers, mentors and tutors<br />

to inspire children to love reading,<br />

321-254-9976; rollingreaders<br />

spacecoast.com.<br />

Senior Care of <strong>Brevard</strong>: Volunteers<br />

needed for crafts, entertainment<br />

and activities at day care for<br />

elderly disabled, 321-631-9014;<br />

seniorcareofbrevard.com.<br />

Senior TranServe Program:<br />

Sponsored by Community Services<br />

Council of <strong>Brevard</strong>. Needs drivers to<br />

transport homebound seniors ages<br />

55 and older to medical appointments<br />

and grocery stores, 321-806-<br />

3729; agingmattersbrevard.org.<br />

Seniors at Lunch: Group dining at<br />

15 nutrition centers, provides hot<br />

meals and activities to <strong>Brevard</strong>’s<br />

elderly population; 321-639-8770;<br />

agingmattersbrevard.org.<br />

Serene Harbor Domestic Violence<br />

Shelter: Assist with cell<br />

phone recycling program, children’s<br />

groups, hot line counselors,<br />

tutoring children and fundraisers,<br />

321-726-8282; sereneharbor.org.<br />

Serving Health Insurance Needs<br />

of Elders: Provides free health<br />

insurance counseling to seniors,<br />

family members and caregivers.<br />

Volunteers are needed to assist<br />

people with Medicare, 321-752-<br />

8080; floridashine.org.<br />

Shiloh Adventure Camp: Christian<br />

overnight summer camp for<br />

boys and girls ages 8 to 15. Volunteers<br />

are needed to help camp<br />

counselors. Camp is located at<br />

LongPoint Park in Melbourne<br />

Beach, 321-452-3943;<br />

shilohadventure.com<br />

Shoes for Needy: Project of Fraternal<br />

& Veterans Council of Titusville<br />

provides shoes for needy<br />

children, 321-269-7243 or<br />

321-383-7973.<br />

South <strong>Brevard</strong> Sharing Center:<br />

Needs cashiers, receptionists, data<br />

entry, truck drivers, sorters and<br />

more. In Melbourne, 321-727-8581;<br />

Palm Bay thrift shop, 321-722-1241;<br />

Palm Bay client center, 321-676-<br />

2965; mysbsc.org.<br />

Space Coast Progressive Alliance:<br />

Dedicated to improving life<br />

on the Space Coast; scpaflorida-<br />

.com.<br />

Space Coast Therapy Dogs: Dogs<br />

and handlers needed to visit hospitals,<br />

schools, nursing homes, assisted-living<br />

facilities and rehab centers,<br />

321-639-7323; spacecoast<br />

therapydogs.org.<br />

Space Coast Area Transit/Volunteers<br />

in Motion: Helps elderly<br />

people with medical appointments<br />

and grocery shopping. Needs<br />

vehicle drivers, escorts, office clerks,<br />

321-635-7999; ridescat.com/specialservices/volunteers-in-motion.<br />

Sunflower House: Needs volunteers<br />

for community resource<br />

center for families and caregivers at<br />

Merritt Square Mall, 321-452-4341;<br />

agingmattersbrevard.org.<br />

Surfrider Foundation, Sebastian<br />

Inlet chapter: Volunteers<br />

needed for beach cleanup, environmental<br />

activism and educational<br />

presentations, including graphic<br />

design, newsletters and speeches,<br />

email sebastianinlet@surfrider.org;<br />

sebastianinlet.surfrider.org.<br />

Surfside Players<br />

of Cocoa Beach: Needs help<br />

constructing theater sets, painting,<br />

sewing costumes, marketing and<br />

ushering, 321-783-3013.<br />

Therapy Dogs Inc.: Dog/handler<br />

teams visit hospitals, schools, nursing<br />

homes, assisted-living facilities<br />

and rehab centers, 321-632-3647,<br />

email therapydogtester@hotmail.<br />

com; brevardtherapydogs.com.<br />

Titusville Rehabilitation<br />

and Nursing Center: Volunteers<br />

needed to visit with residents,<br />

clerical help, reading, bingo and<br />

more, 1705 Jess Parrish Court,<br />

321-269-5720.<br />

United Way of <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong>:<br />

To volunteer, call 321-631-2740;<br />

uwbrevard.org/<br />

UOTS Inc. Cancer Service:<br />

Provides mammograms for women<br />

without insurance, prostate screenings<br />

and medications for those in<br />

need. Volunteers needed to crochet,<br />

knit and sew lap robes, booties<br />

and bags for fundraisers and<br />

hospice patients, 321-773-0591;<br />

uots.org/<strong>Brevard</strong>.<br />

Valiant Air Command<br />

Warbird Museum: Space Coast<br />

Regional Airport, south Titusville,<br />

needs tour guides and more. No<br />

experience necessary, 321-268-1941;<br />

vacwarbirds.org.<br />

VIPS: Volunteers in Public Schools<br />

program needs help in classrooms,<br />

media centers, front offices, mentoring<br />

and other duties. Call the<br />

school where you would like to<br />

volunteer or 321-633-1000, ext. 500.<br />

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care:<br />

Needs volunteers to help terminally<br />

ill patients and their families,<br />

321-751-6671; vitas.com.<br />

VSA Arts of Florida-<strong>Brevard</strong>:<br />

Promotes creative power in people<br />

with disabilities, Hands-on Arts<br />

Festival conducted in April. Training<br />

provided, 321-632-8610;<br />

vsabrevard.org.<br />

The Women’s Center: Volunteers<br />

needed for administrative<br />

support, counseling assistance and<br />

victim advocacy. Training provided,<br />

321-242-3110;<br />

womenscenterinbrevard.org.<br />

Wuesthoff <strong>Brevard</strong><br />

Hospice & Palliative Care:<br />

Volunteers needed to offer administrative<br />

services, transportation<br />

and emotional support to<br />

terminally ill patients and families,<br />

321-253-2222.<br />

Yellow Umbrella: Needs parent<br />

aides to assist at-risk families and<br />

help with fundraising, office work,<br />

teen mentoring and Spanishspeaking<br />

programs, 321-723-2927;<br />

yellowumbrella.org.<br />

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Hotels<br />

MIMS<br />

The Patio Motel: 3485 U.S. 1,<br />

321-264-7090; thepatiomotel.com<br />

Sandman Motel: 3810 N. U.S. 1,<br />

321-269-2691<br />

Places to Stay<br />

TITUSVILLE<br />

Bellwood Palms Motel: 7503 S.<br />

U.S. 1, 321-267-7774<br />

Best Western Space Shuttle Inn<br />

KSC: 3455 Cheney Highway,<br />

321-269-9100; bwspaceshuttle<br />

inn.com<br />

Budget Motel 6: 12 S. Washington<br />

Ave., 321-267-4211<br />

Casa Coquina Del Mar Bed &<br />

Breakfast: 4010 Coquina Ave.,<br />

877-684-8341; casacoquina.com<br />

Quality Inn: 3655 Cheney Highway,<br />

321-269-7110; choicehotels.<br />

com/hotel/fl332<br />

Days Inn Kennedy Space Center:<br />

3755 Cheney Highway, 321-<br />

269-4480; daysinn.com<br />

Marriott’s Fairfield Inn &<br />

Suites: 4735 Helen Hauser Blvd.,<br />

321-385-1818; marriott.com/tixfi<br />

Hampton Inn-Kennedy Space<br />

Center: 4760 Helen Hauser Blvd.,<br />

321-383-9191; titusville.hampton<br />

inn.com<br />

Holiday Inn Kennedy Space<br />

Center: 4715 Helen Hauser Blvd.,<br />

321-383-0200; holidayinn.com/<br />

titusvillefl<br />

Pinto’s Motel: 7555 S. U.S. 1,<br />

321-269-2505<br />

Ramada Inn & Suites Kennedy<br />

Space Center: 3500 Cheney<br />

Highway, 321-269-5510; ramada<br />

ksc.com<br />

Riverside Inn: 1829 Riverside<br />

Drive, 321-267-7900; nbbd.com/<br />

riversideinnksc<br />

Royal Oak Resort & Golf Club:<br />

2150 Country Club Drive, 800-884-<br />

2150 or 321-269-4500; royaloak<br />

golfresort.com<br />

Siesta Motel: 2006 S. Washington<br />

Ave., 321-267-1455<br />

South Wind Motel: 1540 S.<br />

Washington Ave., 321-267-3681<br />

Super 8 Motel: 3480 Garden St.,<br />

321-269-9310<br />

Three Oaks Motel: 707 S. Hopkins<br />

Ave., 321-267-6272; three<br />

oaksmoteltitusvillefl.com<br />

CAPE CANAVERAL<br />

Country Inn and Suites: 9009<br />

Astronaut Blvd., 321-784-8500;<br />

countryinns.com/capecanaveralfl<br />

Radisson Resort at the Port:<br />

8701 Astronaut Blvd., 321-784-<br />

0000; radisson.com/cape<br />

canaveralfl<br />

Residence Inn by Marriott: 8959<br />

Astronaut Blvd., 321-323-1100;<br />

marriott.com/mlbri<br />

SolRisa Inn Bed and Breakfast, looking out across the peaceful Indian River in Cocoa, offers clients<br />

healthy breakfasts and other health activities, such as yoga. MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Ron Jon Cape Caribe Resort:<br />

1000 Shorewood Drive,<br />

888-933-3030; ronjonresort.com<br />

Royal Mansions Resort: 8600<br />

Ridgewood Ave., 800-346-7222<br />

or 321-784-8484;<br />

royalmansions.com<br />

COCOA<br />

Apollo Inn: 4125 N. U.S. 1, 321-<br />

636-8511<br />

Best Western Cocoa Inn: 4225<br />

King St., 321-632-1065;<br />

bestwestern.com/cocoainn<br />

Budget Inn: 901 N. Cocoa Blvd.,<br />

321-636-1426<br />

Campbell Motel: 1084 N. Cocoa<br />

Blvd.; 321-636-6111<br />

Days Inn Cruiseport West:<br />

5600 S.R. 524, 321-636-6500;<br />

daysinn.com<br />

Dixie Motel: 301 Forrest Ave.,<br />

321-632-1600; dixiemotel<br />

cocoa.com<br />

Econo Lodge Space Center:<br />

3220 N. Cocoa Blvd.,<br />

321-632-4561; econolodge.com<br />

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and<br />

Suites: 301 Tucker Lane,<br />

321-635-9975; hiexpress.com<br />

Motel 6: 4150 W. King St.,<br />

321-632-5721; motel6.com<br />

Palm Court Inn, 957 N. Cocoa<br />

Blvd., 321-633-4391<br />

Parrish Grove Inn: 536<br />

Delannoy Ave., 321-505-0404;<br />

parrishgrove inn.com<br />

SolRisa Inn: 241 Indian River<br />

Drive, 321-301-4419,<br />

http://solrisainn.com/<br />

COCOA BEACH<br />

Anthony’s On The Beach: 3499<br />

S. Atlantic Ave., 800-301-1338;<br />

anthonysonthebeach.com<br />

Beach Place Guest Houses: 1445<br />

S. Atlantic Ave., 321-783-4045;<br />

beachplaceguest<br />

houses.com<br />

Best Western Ocean Beach<br />

Hotel & Suites: 5600 N. Atlantic<br />

Ave., 800-962-0028; bestwestern<br />

cocoabeach.com<br />

Clarion Hotel Port Canaveral<br />

Area: 260 W. Merritt Island<br />

Causeway, 800-584-1482; clarion<br />

spacecoast.com<br />

Comfort Inn and Suites Resort:<br />

3901 N. Atlantic Ave., 800-247-<br />

2221; comfortinncocoabeach.com<br />

Courtyard By Marriott Cocoa<br />

Beach/Cape Canaveral: 3435 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave., 321-784-4800; court<br />

yardcocoabeach.com<br />

Days Inn Cocoa Beach: 5500 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave., 800-245-5225; days<br />

inncocoabeach.com<br />

Discovery Beach Resort: 300<br />

Barlow Ave., 321-868-7777;<br />

discoverybeachresort.com<br />

Dolphin Inn Riverfront Studio<br />

Motel: 2902 S. Atlantic Ave.,<br />

321-868-3701; dolphininncocoa<br />

beach.com<br />

Doubletree by Hilton Oceanfront:<br />

2080 N. Atlantic Ave.,<br />

321-783-9222; cocoa<br />

beachdoubletree.com<br />

Econo Lodge Motel: 3185 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave., 321-783-0500;<br />

econolodgecocoabeach.com<br />

Fawlty Towers Resort: 100 E.<br />

Cocoa Beach Causeway, 800-887-<br />

3870; fawltytowersresort.com<br />

Four Points by Sheraton Cocoa<br />

Beach: 4001 N. Atlantic Ave.,<br />

321-783-8717; fourpoints.com/<br />

cocoabeach<br />

Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach:<br />

3425 N. Atlantic Ave.,<br />

877-49-BEACH; hamptoninn<br />

cocoabeach.com<br />

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront:<br />

1550 N. Atlantic Ave. 321-<br />

613-9040; cocoabeachhilton.com<br />

International Palms Resort &<br />

Conference Center: 1300 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave., 321-783-2271; internationalpalms.com/cocoabeach<br />

Holiday Inn Express: 5575 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave., 321-868-2525;<br />

hiexpress.com<br />

The Inn At Cocoa Beach: 4300<br />

Ocean Beach Blvd., 800-343-5307;<br />

theinnatcocoabeach.com<br />

La Quinta Inn & Suites Cocoa<br />

Beach Oceanfront: No. 1 Hendry<br />

Ave., 800-874-7958; 6408.lq.com<br />

La Quinta Inn Cocoa Beach:<br />

1275 N. Atlantic Ave.,<br />

800-795-2252; 622.lq.com<br />

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Ellie Lappico helps Todd, Jon, and Alyssa Oman of Bonney Lake,<br />

Wash., check out of the hotel at Residence Inn by Marriott<br />

in Cape Canaveral. CRAIG BAILEY/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Motel 6: 3701N. Atlantic Ave.,<br />

800-466-8356; motel6.com<br />

Ocean Landings Resort and<br />

Racquet Club: 900 N. Atlantic<br />

Ave., 800-323-8413; ocean<br />

landings.com<br />

Pelican Landing:1201S. Atlantic<br />

Ave., 321-783-7197;<br />

VRBO.com/114771<br />

Cocoa Beach Suites: 3655 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave., 321-783-6868;<br />

cocoabeachsuites. com<br />

The Resort On Cocoa Beach:<br />

1600 N. Atlantic Ave., 321-783-<br />

4000; theresortoncocoabeach.com<br />

Sea Aire Motel:181N. Atlantic<br />

Ave., 321-783-2461;<br />

l-n.com/seaaire<br />

Sea Esta Villas: 686 S. Atlantic<br />

Ave., 800-872-9444; seaestavillas.<br />

homestead.com<br />

South Beach Inn:1701S. Atlantic<br />

Ave., 800-546-6835; southbeach<br />

inn.com<br />

Surf Studio Beach Resort:1801 S.<br />

Atlantic Ave., 321-783-7100;<br />

surfstudio.com<br />

Wakulla Suites: 3550 N. Atlantic<br />

Ave., 800-992-5852;<br />

wakullasuites. com<br />

SATELLITE BEACH<br />

America’s Best Value Inn,<br />

Satellite Beach:180 SR A1A,<br />

321-777-3552;<br />

americasbestvalueinn.com<br />

INDIAN HARBOUR<br />

BEACH<br />

Indian Harbour Beachside<br />

Hotel:1894 South Patrick Drive,<br />

800-936-0325;<br />

melbournebeachsidehotel.com<br />

INDIALANTIC<br />

Atlantic Inn: 2900 N. SR A1A,<br />

321-779-9994<br />

Beach Bungalow: 312 Wavecrest<br />

Ave., 321-984-1330; 1stbeach.com<br />

Beach House Motel: 405 N. SR<br />

A1A (Miramar Ave.), 321-723-7733<br />

Beach Tropics Motel: 501N. SR<br />

A1A, 321-984-0516<br />

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Beach<br />

Oceanfront Resort & Spa: 2605<br />

N. SR A1A, 321-777-4100;<br />

cpmelbourne. com<br />

Doubletree by Hilton Melbourne<br />

Beach Oceanfront:1665<br />

N. SR A1A, 321-723-4222;<br />

doubletree.com<br />

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront:<br />

3003 N. SR A1A, 321-777-<br />

5000; melbournebeach. hilton.com<br />

Monterey Motel: 409 S. SR A1A,<br />

321-951-0947<br />

Oceanfront Cottages: 612<br />

Wavecrest Ave., 321-725-8474;<br />

oceanfrontcottages.com<br />

Oceanfront Paradise Resort:<br />

1135 N. SR A1A, 321-768-0708;<br />

oceanfrontparadiseresort.com<br />

Ocean Reef Club Oceanfront<br />

Places to Stay<br />

Resort:1333 S. SR A1A, 321-723-<br />

2951<br />

Radisson Suites Hotel Oceanfront:<br />

3101N. SR A1A, 321-773-<br />

9260; radisson.com/melbournefl<br />

Sea Scape Motel:1745 N. SR A1A,<br />

321-676-7507; geocities.com/<br />

seascapemotelfl<br />

Tuckaway Shores Resort:1441S.<br />

Miramar Ave., 800-820-1441; tuckawayshores.com<br />

Windemere Inn By The Sea Bed<br />

and Breakfast: 815 S. SR A1A,<br />

321-728-9334; windemereinn.com<br />

MELBOURNE BEACH<br />

Floridana Beach Motel: 6580 S.<br />

SR A1A, 321-726-6560; motel<br />

floridana.com<br />

Melbourne Beach Motel: 3120 S.<br />

SR A1A, 321-676-9990<br />

Ocean Pines Motel: 5055 S. SR<br />

A1A, 321-728-7019; oceanpines<br />

motel.com<br />

Port D’Hiver Bed & Breakfast<br />

Inn: 201Ocean Ave., 866-621-7678;<br />

portdhiver.com<br />

South Beach Island Resort: 5685<br />

S. SR A1A, 321-409-8233;<br />

pridejoyresort.com<br />

Sandgate Oceanfront Motel:<br />

4835 S. SR A1A, 321-723-6888;<br />

oceanfrontsandgate.com<br />

Sandy Shoes Beach Hotel: 3455<br />

S. SR A1A, 321-723-5586;<br />

sandyshoeshotel.com<br />

Seashell Suites: 8795 S. SR A1A,<br />

321-723-1491; seashellsuites.com<br />

Sea View Resort Motel: 4215 S.<br />

SR A1A, 888-723-0566<br />

Surf Caster Motel: 5935 S. SR<br />

A1A, 321-723-1967; surfcaster<br />

motel.com<br />

Tiara By The Sea: 5815 S. SR A1A,<br />

321-725-0525<br />

Turtle Run Oceanfront Suites:<br />

4945 S. SR A1A, turtlerunocean<br />

suites.com<br />

ROCKLEDGE<br />

Garden Court: 3880 S. U.S. 1,<br />

321-632-4632<br />

Swiss Inn and Tennis Center:<br />

3220 S. Fiske Blvd., 866-794-7746;<br />

swissinntennis.com<br />

Van Winkle Motel:1020 S. Florida<br />

Ave., 321-632-1400<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

America’s Best Value Inn: 4431<br />

W. New Haven Ave., 321-768-8439;<br />

americasbestvalueinn.com<br />

Budget Inn: 4505 W. New Haven<br />

Ave. (SR 192), 321-724-5450<br />

Candlewood Suites: 2930<br />

Pineda Causeway, 321-821-9009;<br />

candlewoodsuites.com/<br />

melbournefl<br />

Courtyard By Marriott: 2101W.<br />

New Haven Ave. (SR 192), 321-724-<br />

6400; melbournecourtyard.com<br />

Crane Creek Inn Waterfront<br />

B&B: 907 E. Melbourne Ave.,<br />

321-768-6416; cranecreekinn.com<br />

Days Inn: 4500 W. New Haven<br />

Ave., 321-724-2051; daysinn.com<br />

Deluxe Inn: 1310 S. U.S. 1;<br />

321-723-5141<br />

Econo Lodge: 4455 W. New Haven<br />

Ave., 321-724-5840<br />

Extended Stay Deluxe Melbourne<br />

Airport:1701Evans Road,<br />

321-733-6050;<br />

extendedstaydeluxe.com<br />

Marriott’s Fairfield Inn &<br />

Suites: 4355 W. New Haven Ave.,<br />

321-722-2220; marriott.com/mlbfi<br />

Hampton Inn:194 Dike Road,<br />

321-956-6200; melbourneviera.<br />

hamptoninn.com<br />

Hampton Inn Melbourne/Viera:<br />

130 Sheriff Drive, 800-426-7866;<br />

hamptoninn.com<br />

Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place:<br />

200 Rialto Place, 800-437-8010;<br />

melbournerialtoplace.hilton.com<br />

Holiday Inn Express: 4510 W.<br />

New Haven Ave. (SR 192), 321-724-<br />

2050; hiexpress.com<br />

Holiday Inn Melbourne Viera<br />

Conference Center: 8298 N.<br />

Wickham Road, 321-255-0077;<br />

himelbournefl.com<br />

La Quinta Inn and Suites: 7200<br />

George T. Edwards Drive, 321-242-<br />

9400; 1045.lq.com<br />

The Old Pineapple Inn Bed &<br />

Breakfast:1736 Pineapple Ave.,<br />

888-776-9864; oldpineappleinn<br />

.com<br />

Residence Inn Melbourne:1430<br />

S. Babcock St., 321-723-5740; melbourneresidenceinn.com<br />

Rio Vista Motel:1046 S. Harbor<br />

City Blvd., 321-727-2818<br />

River Palm Hotel: 420 S. Harbor<br />

City Blvd., 321-723-5321<br />

Suburban Extended Stay<br />

Hotel:1125 Airport Blvd., 321-768-<br />

9777; suburbanhotels.com<br />

Super 8 Motel:1515 S. Harbor City<br />

Blvd., 321-723-4430;<br />

super8.com<br />

PALM BAY<br />

Comfort Suites:1175 Malabar<br />

Road NE, 321-369-1234; comfort<br />

suitespalmbay.com<br />

Tropical Inn Resort: 4700 Dixie<br />

Highway NE (U.S. 1), 800-777-6044;<br />

daysinn.com<br />

Holiday Inn Express Hotel &<br />

Suites:1206 Malabar Road SE,<br />

321-220-2003; hiexpress.com<br />

Jameson Inn: 890 Palm Bay Road,<br />

800-526-3766; jamesoninns.com<br />

Motel 6 Palm Bay:1170 Malabar<br />

Road, 800-722-7220; motel6.com<br />

Quality Inn:1881Palm Bay Road<br />

NE, 321-723-8181; qualityinn.com<br />

GRANT-VALKARIA<br />

River’s Edge Inn: 4660 U.S. 1,<br />

321-956-2120<br />

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Vacation Rentals<br />

Places to Stay<br />

TITUSVILLE<br />

La Cita Country Club:<br />

777 Country Club Drive,<br />

321-383-2582; lacitacc.com<br />

Royal Oak Palm Apartments<br />

and Motel: 3660<br />

S. Washington Ave.,<br />

321-383-1216<br />

Vacation Villa Resorts:<br />

3795 Vacation Villas Lane,<br />

321-268-2413.<br />

Vista Del Rio: 2100 S.<br />

Washington Ave.,<br />

321-267-6616;<br />

trederrealty. com<br />

CAPE CANAVERAL<br />

Canaveral Towers<br />

Resort: 7406 N. Atlantic<br />

Ave., 321-799-3889;<br />

canaveraltowers.com<br />

Cape Winds Resort: 7400<br />

Ridgewood Ave., 613-3958<br />

capewindscondo.com<br />

King Rentals Inc.: 102 W.<br />

Central Blvd., 321-784-<br />

5046; kingrentals.com<br />

SCM Space Coast Management<br />

Inc.: 7406 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave., 888-935-<br />

3889; spacecoast<br />

vacations.com<br />

Sunny Beach Rentals:<br />

321-544-4935; sunny<br />

beachhouse.net<br />

Treasure Beach Apartments:<br />

531 Harrison Ave.,<br />

321-446-4480<br />

COCOA BEACH<br />

B.P. Davis Property<br />

Management Inc.: 1980<br />

N. Atlantic Ave. No. 701,<br />

321-784-2091;<br />

bpdavis. com<br />

Beach Island Resort:<br />

1125 S. Atlantic Ave.,<br />

321-784-5720; beachisland<br />

resort.com<br />

Carlton Oceanfront<br />

Condominiums: 2515 S.<br />

Atlantic Ave. No. 201,<br />

321-784-0459;<br />

carltoncondos.com<br />

Chateau By The Sea:<br />

5300 Ocean Beach Blvd.,<br />

321-784-0252;<br />

chateaubythesea.net<br />

Cocoa Beach Club Condominium:<br />

5200 Ocean<br />

Beach Blvd. No. 214,<br />

321-784-2457; cocoa beach<br />

club.com<br />

Cocoa Beach Villas: 1395<br />

S. Atlantic Ave., 321-453-<br />

3889 or 877-453-3889;<br />

cocoavillas.com<br />

Cocoa Beach Realty:<br />

120 Canaveral Plaza, 321-<br />

783-4200;<br />

cocoabeachrealty.com<br />

Dur-Rich Realty: 366 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave., 321-783-<br />

4147; durrich.com<br />

Edwards Realty: 1415 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave., 321-784-<br />

3600; edwardsrealtyfla<br />

.com<br />

Las Olas Beach Club of<br />

Cocoa Beach: 5100 Ocean<br />

Beach Blvd., 321-784-2706;<br />

beachclubs.com<br />

Marlin Condominiums:<br />

22 Tulip Ave., 321-783-8712<br />

or 800-532-9894;<br />

themarlin.com<br />

Ola Grande Condominiums:<br />

5350 Ocean Beach<br />

Blvd., 321-783-3101;<br />

olagrande.com<br />

Sandcastles Cocoa<br />

Beach: 1000-1050<br />

N. Atlantic Ave.,<br />

888-809-9973;<br />

funincocoabeach.com<br />

Seagull Beach Club:<br />

4440 Ocean Blvd., 800-386-<br />

6732 or 321-783-4441;<br />

seagullbeachclub.comsan<br />

SATELLITE BEACH<br />

Las Olas Beach Club:<br />

1215 SR A1A, 321-777-3224;<br />

beachclubs.com<br />

Paradise Beach Club:<br />

975 SR A1A, 888-895-8395;<br />

paradisebeachclub. com<br />

Seamark Condominium:<br />

1195 SR A1A, 800-669-0971;<br />

seamarkcondo.com<br />

INDIAN HARBOUR<br />

BEACH<br />

Atlantis Real Estate:<br />

2194 SR A1A, Suite 310,<br />

321-777-3060; atlantis<br />

realestateofbrevard.com<br />

Indian Harbour Beach<br />

Club: 2055 SR A1A,<br />

321-773-3797; indian<br />

harbourbeachclub.com<br />

Oceanique Resort: 2105<br />

SR A1A, 321-777-6512, ext.<br />

320; beachclubs. com<br />

Palace Properties International:<br />

2194 SR A1A,<br />

No. 105, 321-704-9305;<br />

palaceproperties.com<br />

The Pines Resort Apartments:<br />

10 Palmer Road,<br />

No. H, 321-773-2000;<br />

floridapinesresort.com<br />

INDIALANTIC<br />

Villa Riviera Club: 2925<br />

N. SR A1A, 321-773-0532;<br />

villarivieraclub.com<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

BEACH<br />

Cottage by the Sea:<br />

6915 S. SR A1A, 561-504-<br />

3789; vrbo.com/105879<br />

Melbourne Beach<br />

House: 3375 SR A1A,<br />

321-794-4444; melbourne<br />

beachhouse.com<br />

Pineapple Manor: 512<br />

Ocean Ave., 321-961-0166;<br />

pineapplemanor.com<br />

RV Parks and Campgrounds<br />

SCOTTSMOOR<br />

Crystal Lake R.V. Park:<br />

4240 Stuckway Road, Mims,<br />

321-268-8555;<br />

crystallakervpark.com<br />

MIMS<br />

Titusville/Kennedy Space<br />

Center KOA Kampground:<br />

4513 W. Main St., 800-KOA-3365,<br />

321-269-7361; koa.com/where/<br />

fl/09285/<br />

Holiday Village Travel Park:<br />

3550 N. U.S. 1, 321-269-6542<br />

Loughman Lake Lodge: 1955<br />

Hatbill Road, 321-268-2277;<br />

loughmanlake.com<br />

Seasons In The Sun RV Resort:<br />

2400 Seasons In The Sun Blvd.,<br />

877-687-7275; seasonsinthesun<br />

rvresort.com<br />

Willow Lakes RV & Golf Resort:<br />

2852 Willow Lakes Lane,<br />

877-787-2751, 321-269-7440;<br />

willowlakes. com<br />

TITUSVILLE<br />

Manatee Hammock Park: 7275<br />

S. U.S. 1, 321-264-5083;<br />

campingspace coast.com<br />

The Great Outdoors RV/Nature<br />

& Golf Resort: 125 Plantation<br />

Drive, 800-621-2267, 321-269-<br />

5004; tgoresort.com<br />

CAPE CANAVERAL<br />

Jetty Park Campground: 400 E.<br />

Jetty Road, 321-783-7111; jettypark<br />

beachandcampground.com<br />

COCOA<br />

Sonrise Village R.V. Park: 245<br />

Flamingo Drive, 321-631-0305;<br />

sonrisevillagervresort.com<br />

Oak Mobile Home & R.V. Park:<br />

915 Florida Ave., 321-632-2299<br />

ROCKLEDGE<br />

Space Coast R.V. Resort: 820<br />

Barnes Blvd., 800-982-4233, 321-<br />

636-2873; spacecoastrv.net<br />

MALABAR<br />

Camelot R.V. Park Inc.: 1600 U.S.<br />

1, 321-724-5396; camelotrvpark.com<br />

Enchanted Lakes Estates: 750<br />

Malabar Road, 888-320-8847;<br />

enchantedlakes.net<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

Casa Loma Estates Co-Op: 6560<br />

N. U.S. 1, 321-254-2656; casaloma<br />

estatesco-op.com<br />

Palm Shores RV Park: 5090 N.<br />

Harbor City Blvd., 321-254-4388<br />

Wickham Park: 2500 Parkway<br />

Drive, 321-255-4307; camping<br />

spacecoast.com<br />

The de Elcano, a Spanish<br />

Navy sailing ship, the thirdlargest<br />

in the world, sails out<br />

of Port Canaveral under full<br />

sail, to the delight of people<br />

who came to Jetty Park to<br />

watch it leave. MALCOLM<br />

DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

PALM BAY<br />

Breezy Palms: 5150 Dixie Highway<br />

NE, 321-724-1639<br />

MELBOURNE BEACH<br />

Long Point Park & Campground:<br />

700 Long Point Road,<br />

321-952-4532; campingspace<br />

coast.com<br />

Outdoor Resorts of America:<br />

214 Horizon Lane, 321-724-2600;<br />

outdoor-resorts.com/mb/<br />

Sebastian Inlet State Park:<br />

9700 SR A1A, 321-984-4852;<br />

floridastateparks.org/<br />

sebastianinlet<br />

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Worship<br />

Places of Worship<br />

This is a partial list of houses of<br />

worship in <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />

BAREFOOT BAY-MICCO<br />

Concordia Lutheran Church<br />

ELCA: 300 Barefoot Blvd., 772-<br />

664-1104<br />

First Baptist Church: 303 Barefoot<br />

Blvd., 772-664-1040<br />

Roseland United Methodist<br />

Church: 12962 Roseland Road,<br />

772-589-3035<br />

St. Luke’s Catholic Church:<br />

5055 Micco Road, Barefoot Bay,<br />

772-664-9310<br />

CAPE CANAVERAL<br />

Christ Lutheran Church: 7511 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave., 321-783-3303<br />

First Baptist Church: 8711 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave., 321-783-5798<br />

COCOA<br />

Bethel Bible Baptist: 1950 Michigan<br />

Ave., 321-636-0865<br />

Bethel Seventh-day Adventist:<br />

225 <strong>Fact</strong>ory St., 321-636-4580<br />

Blessed Sacrament Catholic:<br />

5135 N. U.S. 1, 321-632-6333<br />

Calvary Baptist Church: 350<br />

Fairmont Drive, 321-636-8056<br />

Celebration Tabernacle: 1010<br />

Dixon Blvd., 321-638-0381<br />

Central Church of Christ: 2010<br />

N. U.S. 1, 321-636-7671<br />

Central Community Church:<br />

300 Tucker Lane, 321-632-2880<br />

Clearlake First Baptist Church:<br />

1640 Minnie St., 321-636-0861<br />

Cocoa Presbyterian Church:<br />

1404 Dixon Blvd., 321-636-9602<br />

College Park Church of God:<br />

1957 Rosetine St., 321-636-6809<br />

Community Fellowship<br />

Church: 618 St. Johns St., 321-639-<br />

3990<br />

Emmon’s Memorial Church<br />

of God by Faith: 604 Blake Ave.,<br />

321-632-1055<br />

First Assembly of God: 3757 N.<br />

U.S. 1, 321-632-5228<br />

First Baptist Church of Cocoa:<br />

750 <strong>Brevard</strong> Ave., 321-636-2868<br />

First Church of Christ Scientist:<br />

235 N. Ind. River Dr, 321-632-7412<br />

First United Methodist Church<br />

of Cocoa: 825 Forrest Ave., 321-<br />

636-4811<br />

Friday Road Worship Center:<br />

1855 N. Friday Road, 321-639-1421<br />

Friendship Missionary Baptist<br />

Church: 471 Canaveral Groves<br />

Blvd., 321-636-5789<br />

Friendship Primitive Baptist<br />

Church: 385 S. Burnett Road,<br />

321-636-6980<br />

Glory of God Anglican Church:<br />

3735 N. Indian River Drive, 321-<br />

632-6812<br />

Greater St. Paul Baptist<br />

Church: 213 Stone St., 321-636-<br />

7178<br />

Humane Society’s Rainbow<br />

Bridge Chapel: 1020 Cox Road,<br />

321-636-3343<br />

King Street Baptist Church:<br />

1040 W. King St., 321-636-7920<br />

Messiah Evangelical Lutheran<br />

Church: 400 Lucerne Drive,<br />

321-636-0777<br />

Metropolitan Baptist Church:<br />

474 W. King St., 321-636-2971<br />

Mount Carmel Missionary<br />

Baptist Church: 3670 W. Railroad<br />

Ave., 321-631-2600<br />

Mount Moriah A.M.E. Church:<br />

234 Stone St., 321-636-9331<br />

New Hope Deliverance Temple:<br />

208 A Lane, 321-639-6310<br />

Parker Memorial Baptist<br />

Church: 4101 Mobile Ave.,<br />

321-632-8048<br />

The Pentecostals of Cocoa:<br />

1901 Michigan Ave., 321-636-6560<br />

Cocoa Seventh-day Adventist<br />

Church: 1500 Cox Road,<br />

321-632-0640<br />

Shield of Faith Ministries: 1623<br />

Minnie St., 321-632-6820<br />

St. John Church of God<br />

in Christ: 750 Bernard St., 321-<br />

636-0305<br />

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church:<br />

4 Church St., 321-636-3781<br />

Temple Teachings: 916-G Florida<br />

Ave., 321-632-4631<br />

Unitarian Universalist<br />

Congregation: 1261 N. Range<br />

Road, 321-632-0992<br />

COCOA BEACH<br />

Church of Our Saviour: 5301 N.<br />

Atlantic Ave., 321-783-4554<br />

Club Zion: 830 S. Atlantic Ave.,<br />

Cocoa Beach, 321-799-4340<br />

Cocoa Beach Community<br />

Church: 126 S. Atlantic Ave.,<br />

321-783-3961<br />

First Baptist Church of Cocoa<br />

Beach: 830 S. Atlantic Ave.,<br />

321-783-2844<br />

First Christian Church of Cocoa<br />

Beach: 470 S. <strong>Brevard</strong> Ave.,<br />

321-783-4303<br />

First United Methodist Church<br />

of Cocoa Beach: 3300 N. Atlantic<br />

Ave., 321-783-8991<br />

Lutheran Church of the<br />

Resurrection: 525 Minutemen<br />

Causeway, 321-783-0852<br />

Riverside Presbyterian Church:<br />

3400 N. Atlantic Ave., 321-783-<br />

6085<br />

St. David’s By-the-Sea<br />

Episcopal Church: 600 Fourth St.<br />

S., 321-783-2554<br />

Guest organist Peter B. Beardsley plays during the pipe organ<br />

dedication & recital at Advent Lutheran Church on Wickham Road,<br />

in the Suntree area of Melbourne. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

GRANT-VALKARIA<br />

Calvary Baptist Church: 5640<br />

Old Dixie Highway, 321-724-1594<br />

INDIALANTIC<br />

Eastminster Presbyterian<br />

Church: 106 N. Riverside Drive,<br />

321-723-8371<br />

First Baptist Church of<br />

Indialantic: 170 Washington<br />

Ave., 321-723-5217<br />

Holy Name of Jesus Church:<br />

3050 N. SR A1A (Canova Beach),<br />

321-773-2783<br />

Quaker Meeting of Melbourne:<br />

3115 Friendship Place,<br />

321-676-5077<br />

Mark’s United Methodist<br />

Church: 2030 N. SR A1A,<br />

321-773-0721<br />

INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH<br />

Ascension Lutheran Church:<br />

1053 Pinetree Drive, 321-773-1815<br />

MALABAR<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Worship Center: 6825<br />

Babcock St., 321-951-0646<br />

First Baptist Church of Malabar:<br />

1665 Malabar Road, 321-723-<br />

1602<br />

MELBOURNE<br />

Greater Allen Chapel A.M.E.<br />

Church: 2416 S. Lipscomb St.,<br />

321-724-1557<br />

Ascension Catholic Church:<br />

2950 N. Harbor City Blvd.,<br />

321-254-1595<br />

Baha’i Communities: For meeting<br />

times and locations, 321-259-<br />

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5641 or 321-242-4959<br />

Beacon Baptist Church: 3185<br />

Aurora Road, 321-242-3061<br />

Bowe Gardens Baptist Church:<br />

2700 Sarno Road, 321-254-5622<br />

Calvary Baptist Church: 2980 N.<br />

Wickham Road, 321-254-8802<br />

Central Baptist Church: 2503<br />

Country Club Road, 321-723-3681<br />

Chapel of the Holy Family:<br />

3385 N. Wickham Road, 321-255-<br />

4724<br />

Chief Cornerstone Missionary<br />

Baptist Church: 3125 Main St.,<br />

321-725-8246<br />

Christian Fellowship Church<br />

of God in Christ: 1409 E. Hoag<br />

Ave., 321-728-7393<br />

Church of Christ of Eau Gallie:<br />

1079 Sarno Road, 321-242-0202<br />

Church of God in Christ, Melbourne:<br />

615 Reddick St., 321-728-<br />

0026<br />

Church of Iron Oak: 321-722-<br />

0291 for locations<br />

Church of the Good Shepherd:<br />

810 W. Florida Ave., 321-723-3994<br />

Church on the Rock: 4028 S.<br />

Babcock St., 321-724-5433<br />

Community Church of God<br />

at Melbourne: 455 S. Audubon<br />

Drive, 321-727-0424<br />

Cornerstone Church of God:<br />

311 E. Hibiscus Blvd., 321-725-9445<br />

Crossroads Community<br />

Church: 2436 Croton Road,<br />

321-259-3356<br />

Destiny Life Church: 475 S. John<br />

Rodes Blvd., 321-952-8522<br />

Discover Life Church: 3840 W.<br />

Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 103, 321-<br />

259-3388<br />

Emmanuel United Methodist<br />

Church: 2800 W. Eau Gallie Blvd.,<br />

321-254-0010<br />

First Assembly of God-<br />

Melbourne: 801 Masterson St.,<br />

321-254-3266<br />

First Baptist Church of Eau<br />

Gallie: 1501 W. Eau Gallie Blvd.,<br />

321-254-2339<br />

First Baptist Church of Melbourne:<br />

3301 Dairy Road,<br />

321-723-0561<br />

First Baptist Church of South<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>: 4300 N. Wickham Road,<br />

321-259-1723<br />

First Christian Church: 2010 S.<br />

Babcock St., 321-723-6831<br />

First Church of the Nazarene:<br />

2745 S. Babcock St., 321-723-3745<br />

First Church of Christ Scientist:<br />

600 E. Melbourne Ave., 321-723-<br />

5724<br />

First Free Will Baptist Church:<br />

938 Lytton Road, 321-254-7282<br />

First United Methodist: 110 E.<br />

New Haven Ave., 321-723-6761<br />

Grace Baptist Church: 620 E.<br />

Palmetto Ave., 321-952-0120<br />

Greater Faith Temple Church<br />

of God in Christ: 2701 Leonard<br />

Weaver Blvd., 321-768-9782<br />

Greater Life Fellowship<br />

Ministries: 2008 Pineapple Ave.,<br />

321-259-3510<br />

Harbor City Baptist Church:<br />

2711 N. Harbor City Blvd., 321-254-<br />

8879<br />

Harbor City Christian Church:<br />

3210 Aurora Road, 321-254-8217<br />

Harbor City Church of the<br />

Nazarene: 4031 Aurora Road,<br />

321-242-8852<br />

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church:<br />

50 W. Strawbridge Ave., 321-723-<br />

527<br />

His Place Ministries: 1824 S.<br />

Harbor City Blvd., 321-674-9009<br />

Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom<br />

Hall: 1900 Trimble Road, 321-254-<br />

3107<br />

Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom<br />

Hall: 3395 Fell Road, 321-952-<br />

0873<br />

Jesus is the Key: 1701 S. Babcock<br />

St., 321-773-1489<br />

Kol Mashiach Messianic<br />

Synagogue: 1621 Lake Washington<br />

Road, 321-255-2557<br />

Lake Washington Fellowship<br />

Baptist Church: 4050 Lake Washington<br />

Road, 321-254-9860<br />

Lighthouse Assembly of God:<br />

26 W. Fee Ave., 321-726-9933<br />

Lutheran Church of the<br />

Redeemer: 12 E. Ave. A, 321-723-<br />

4152<br />

Macedonia Baptist Church:<br />

2729 Lipscomb St., 321-729-6597<br />

Melbourne Seventh-day<br />

Adventist: 210 W. New Haven<br />

Ave., 321-723-3848<br />

Masjed (Mosque): 550 E. Florida<br />

Ave., Melbourne, 321-220-9522<br />

Northside Presbyterian<br />

Church: 1400 Lake Washington<br />

Road, 321-255-0701<br />

Open Mind Zen Center: 834<br />

Sarno Road, 321-427-3511<br />

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic<br />

Church: 1710 S. Hickory St., 321-<br />

723-3636<br />

Outreach Evangelistic Pentecostal<br />

Church: 2429 Solana St.,<br />

321-725-6144<br />

Palmdale Presbyterian Church:<br />

684 N. Harbor City Blvd., 321-254-<br />

4163<br />

People of Destiny Christian<br />

Fellowship: 1619 Ferndale Ave.,<br />

321-259-2024<br />

Promiseland Church: 1855<br />

Lansing St., 321-254-5777<br />

Prince of Peace Anglican<br />

Church: 6895 Murrell Road,<br />

Viera, 321-253-9102<br />

River Run Christian Church:<br />

1660 Croton Road, 321-259-0478<br />

Shiloh Christian Center: 155 E.<br />

University Blvd., 321-956-1404<br />

St. James Missionary Baptist<br />

Church: 1835 Bunche St., 321-254-<br />

3191<br />

St. John’s Episcopal Church:<br />

610 Young St., 321-254-3365<br />

St. John’s Missionary Baptist<br />

Church: 1970 Magnolia St., 321-<br />

242-0342<br />

St. Paul Lutheran Church: 105<br />

W. Hibiscus Blvd., 321-723-8393<br />

St. Paul’s United Methodist<br />

Church: 1591 Highland Ave.,<br />

321-254-6363<br />

St. Timothy Lutheran Church:<br />

1903 Croton Road, 321-259-3443<br />

Triumph Church: 1105 E. Church<br />

St., 321-676-3386<br />

Unity Church of Melbourne:<br />

1745 Trimble Road, 321-254-0313<br />

Victory Christian Chapel: 3880<br />

Dairy Road, 321-956-6845<br />

Vineyard Christian Fellowship:<br />

Bank of America Building, 1052<br />

Cypress Ave., 321-254-7777.<br />

Wat Punyawanaram Temple:<br />

4490 Aurora Road, 321-255-1465<br />

MELBOURNE BEACH<br />

Chapel by the Sea: 8240 SR A1A,<br />

321-724-8721<br />

Community Chapel of Melbourne<br />

Beach: 500 Ocean Ave.,<br />

321-727-2299<br />

First Baptist Church of South<br />

Beaches: 5540 SR A1A, 321-723-<br />

2025<br />

Grace Lutheran Church: 1805<br />

Oak St., 321-727-1724<br />

Immaculate Conception Catholic<br />

Church: 3780 SR A1A, 321-725-<br />

0552<br />

St. Sebastian’s By-the-Sea<br />

Episcopal Church: 2010 Oak St.,<br />

321-723-3015<br />

MERRITT ISLAND<br />

Calvary Chapel: 3500 N. Courtenay<br />

Parkway, 321-453-6779<br />

Christ Church of Positive Living:<br />

1353 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

321-454-4109<br />

Church of Christ North Courtenay:<br />

2455 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

321-452-8822<br />

Community Church of the<br />

Nazarene: 400 Crockett Blvd.,<br />

321-452-4915<br />

Destiny Christian Church and<br />

International Ministries: 700 S.<br />

Courtenay Parkway, 321-453-4555<br />

Divine Mercy Church: 1940 N.<br />

Courtenay Parkway, 321-452-5955<br />

East Coast Christian Center:<br />

680 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

321-452-1060<br />

Faith Lutheran Church: 280 E.<br />

Merritt Ave., 321-452-4080<br />

Faith Presbyterian Church:<br />

1900 S. Tropical Trail, 321-452-1715<br />

First Baptist Church of Merritt<br />

Island: 140 Magnolia Ave.,<br />

321-453-2144<br />

Georgianna United Methodist<br />

Church: 3925 S. Tropical Trail,<br />

321-452-7523<br />

Grace United Methodist<br />

Church: 65 Needle Blvd.,<br />

321-452-2420<br />

Greater Mount Zion Missionary<br />

Baptist Church: 1390 N.<br />

Tropical Trail, 321-452-0089<br />

Island Community Church:<br />

1000 N. Banana River Drive,<br />

321-453-4656<br />

Islander Alliance: 2450 N. Courtenay<br />

Parkway, 321-453-0770<br />

Lighthouse Christian Church:<br />

1250 N. Banana River Drive,<br />

321-452-1012<br />

Merritt Assembly of God: 165<br />

N. Grove St., 321-454-4263<br />

Two-year-old Lucy Daub clutches the hand of a statue of Jesus<br />

following the Ash Wednesday service at Holy Name of Jesus<br />

Catholic Church on A1A in Indialantic. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY See WORSHIP, Page 113<br />

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Merritt Island Church of<br />

Christ: 512 S. Plumosa St., 321-<br />

453-3320<br />

Merritt Island Presbyterian<br />

Church: 600 S. Tropical Trail,<br />

321-452-5689<br />

Mount Taber Primitive Baptist<br />

Church: 333 Lucas Road, 321-453-<br />

4141<br />

North Merritt Island United<br />

Methodist Church: 6355 N.<br />

Courtenay Parkway, 321-452-7180<br />

Redeemer Lutheran Church:<br />

560 S. Tropical Trail, 321-453-1000<br />

River of Life Assembly of God:<br />

1890 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

321-452-6990<br />

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church:<br />

5555 N. Tropical Trail, 321-452-<br />

5260<br />

Special Gathering: 192 Rockledge<br />

Drive, Rockledge, 321-632-<br />

0130<br />

Unity Center for Spiritual<br />

Living: 4725 N. Courtenay Parkway,<br />

321-452-2625<br />

MIMS<br />

First Baptist Church Aurantia:<br />

3953 Fairfax Drive, 321-269-1618<br />

First Baptist Church of Mims:<br />

2395 Kentucky Ave., 321-267-4436<br />

Greater St. James Missionary<br />

Baptist Church: 2396 Harry T.<br />

Moore Ave., 321-268-8040<br />

Holy Spirit Catholic Church:<br />

2399 Holder Road, 321-269-2282<br />

Mims Church of God: 2320<br />

Railroad Ave., 321-383-8003<br />

Mims United Methodist<br />

Church: 3302 Green St., 321-267-<br />

6202<br />

PALM BAY<br />

CenterPointe Church: 91 Coply<br />

St. SE, 321-723-1216<br />

Christian Development Center:<br />

343 Nail St. NE, 321-984-0406<br />

Christ United Methodist<br />

Church: 7795 Babcock St. SE,<br />

321-984-0423<br />

Church For All Nations: 1805<br />

Canova St. SE, 321-723-8742<br />

Church of Iron Oak (Wiccan):<br />

For locations, 321-722-0291<br />

Community Bible Church: 91<br />

Emerson Drive NW, 321-724-4444<br />

Congregation M’Ateh Chaim:<br />

2105 Palm Bay Rd NE, 321-768-<br />

6722<br />

Cornerstone Assembly: 6050<br />

Babcock St. SE, 321-726-8810<br />

Covenant Presbyterian Church:<br />

720 Emerson Dr. NE, 321-727-2661<br />

Episcopal Church of Our Savior:<br />

1000 Jersey Lane NE, 321-723-<br />

8032<br />

Abdulaziz Alnassaer, 16 months old, eyes brother Abdullah, 10, during prayers at the Islamic Society of<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong> Mosque in Melbourne. It marked the end of the fast of Ramadan. TIM SHORTT/FLORIDA TODAY<br />

Fellowship United Methodist<br />

Church: 975 Malabar Road NW,<br />

321-723-2143<br />

First Pentecostal UPC: 1021<br />

Emerson Drive NE, 321-723-2030<br />

First Presbyterian Church of<br />

Palm Bay: 1080 Port Malabar<br />

Blvd. NE, 321-725-8484<br />

Glory Bound Church of God<br />

New Testament: 2855 Jupiter<br />

Blvd. SE, 321-727-0780<br />

Grace Bible Church: 3620 Bayside<br />

Lakes Blvd., 321-727-1749<br />

Grace Bible Sanctuary: 726<br />

James Circle NE, 321-728-4136<br />

House of Prayer International:<br />

1520 Bottlebrush Drive NE,<br />

321-952-5725<br />

Iglesia El Sinai: 1801 Port Malabar<br />

Blvd. NE, 321-956-2232<br />

Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal: 381<br />

Thor Ave. SE, 321-984-8200<br />

Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom<br />

Hall: 1991 Fallon Blvd., 321-724-<br />

4470<br />

Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom<br />

Hall: 8765 Babcock St., 321-727-<br />

2720<br />

Joy Lutheran Church: 3174<br />

Jupiter Blvd. SE, 321-951-0166<br />

Lifepoint Church: 1420 Sportsman<br />

Lane, Palm Bay, 321-723-4781<br />

Lockmar Baptist Church: 700<br />

Emerson Drive NE, 321-984-0191<br />

Mount Moriah Missionary<br />

Baptist Church: 2295 Adams St.<br />

NE., 321-725-1791<br />

Our Lady of Grace Catholic<br />

Church: 300 Malabar Road SE,<br />

321-725-3066<br />

Palm Bay Christian Church: 344<br />

Emerson Drive NW, 321-724-0491<br />

Palm Bay Baptist Church: 2601<br />

Emerson Drive SE, 321-723-3773<br />

Palm Bay United Methodist<br />

Church: 2100 Port Malabar Blvd.<br />

NE, 321-727-8651<br />

Peace Lutheran Church: 1801<br />

Port Malabar Blvd. NE, 321-727-<br />

3131<br />

Pentecostal Church of the<br />

Living God: 2246 Northview St.<br />

NE, 321-728-3834<br />

Risen Savior Lutheran Church:<br />

2220 Port Malabar Blvd. NE,<br />

321-984-8987<br />

Riviera United Church of<br />

Christ: 451 Riviera Drive NE,<br />

321-723-3963<br />

St. Joseph Catholic Church:<br />

5310 Babcock St. NE, 321-727-1565<br />

South Babcock Street Baptist<br />

Church: 7415 Babcock St. SE,<br />

321-727-0197<br />

The Mission: 100 Emerson Drive<br />

NW, 321-768-2601<br />

Truth Revealed Ministries: 2838<br />

Palm Bay Road NE, 321-952-5151<br />

Victory Assembly of God: 1800<br />

Blaine St. NE, 321-984-2777<br />

PALM SHORES<br />

New Universal Church of Deliverance:<br />

4635 N. U.S. 1, 321-<br />

722-2584<br />

PORT ST. JOHN<br />

Blessed Sacrament Catholic<br />

Church: 5135 N. U.S. 1, 321-632-<br />

6333<br />

Calvary Chapel Space Coast:<br />

4855 Fay Blvd., 321-638-4464,<br />

321-745-1585<br />

Christian Church of Port St.<br />

John: 4645 Fay Blvd., 321-633-<br />

6338<br />

Community Alliance Church:<br />

4855 Fay Blvd., 321-639-1717<br />

Discovery Christian Church:<br />

3925 Grissom Parkway, 321-636-<br />

0316<br />

First Baptist Church of Port St.<br />

John: 3900 Fay Blvd., 321-636-<br />

5455<br />

First United Methodist of Port<br />

St. John: 1165 Fay Blvd., 321-631-<br />

0183<br />

Frontenac Baptist Church: 5500<br />

N. U.S. 1, Frontenac, 321-636-1369<br />

Port St. John First United<br />

Methodist Church: 1165 Fay<br />

Blvd., 321-631-0183<br />

St. Patrick Anglican Catholic<br />

Church: 4797 Curtis Blvd., 321-<br />

632-7634<br />

Victory Baptist Church: 242<br />

Capron Road, 321-632-6148<br />

ROCKLEDGE<br />

Church of the Nazarene: 651<br />

Barnes Blvd., 321-636-4600<br />

First Baptist Church of<br />

Rockledge: 1810 Cedar St., 321-<br />

636-1493<br />

Faith Temple Christian Center:<br />

836 Ferndale Ave., 321-631-8700<br />

Fiske Boulevard Church of<br />

Christ: 805 S. Fiske Blvd., 321-632-<br />

1010<br />

Grace Fellowship: 3420 Murrell<br />

Road, 321-636-3051<br />

Hope United Church of Christ:<br />

2555 S. Fiske Blvd., 321-636-0250<br />

Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom<br />

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Hall Cocoa-Rockledge: 1325<br />

Huntington Lane, 321-636-6095<br />

Rockledge Christian Center:<br />

2175 S. Fiske Blvd., 321-632-6966<br />

Rockledge Church of Christ:<br />

2390 S. Fiske Blvd., 321-632-7349<br />

Rockledge Presbyterian<br />

Church: 921 Rockledge Drive,<br />

321-636-0811<br />

Rockledge United Methodist<br />

Church: 1935 S. Fiske Blvd.,<br />

321-632-7387<br />

St. Mary’s Catholic Church:<br />

1136 Seminole Blvd., 321-636-6834<br />

St. Michael the Archangel<br />

Charismatic Episcopal<br />

Church: 854 Cardinal Ave.,<br />

321-749-2956<br />

Trinity Lutheran Church: 1330 S.<br />

Fiske Blvd., 321-636-5431<br />

SATELLITE BEACH<br />

Beachside Fellowship: 505<br />

Cinnamon Drive, 321-777-0043<br />

Chabad of the Space and Treasure<br />

Coasts: 1190 SR A1A, 321-<br />

777-2770<br />

Church of Christ Oceanside:<br />

104 N.E. Third St., 321-779-4688<br />

Holy Apostles Episcopal<br />

Church: 505 Grant Ave., 321-777-<br />

0024<br />

Oceanside Community Church:<br />

305 Cassia Blvd., 321-777-1658<br />

Our Father’s House: 535 Cassia<br />

Blvd., 321-777-0057<br />

Satellite Beach United<br />

Methodist Church: 450 Lee Ave.,<br />

321-777-0116<br />

Trinity Presbyterian Church:<br />

638 South Patrick Drive, 321-777-<br />

2047<br />

SCOTTSMOOR<br />

First Baptist Church: 3705 Sunset<br />

Ave., 321-268-2461<br />

First Freewill Baptist Church:<br />

5830 Travis St., 321-268-4787<br />

SUNTREE-VIERA<br />

Advent Lutheran Church at<br />

Suntree: 7550 N. Wickham Road,<br />

321-259-8515<br />

Church at Viera: 9005 N. Wickham<br />

Road, 321-259-3454<br />

Faith Viera Lutheran Church:<br />

5550 Faith Drive, 321-636-5504<br />

Faith Fellowship Church: 2820<br />

Business Center Blvd., 321-259-<br />

7200<br />

Freedom Christian Center:<br />

7250 Lake Andrew Drive, 321-622-<br />

6999<br />

Friendship Fellowship at<br />

Pineda: 3115 Friendship Place,<br />

321-242-1117<br />

Hope Episcopal Church: 190<br />

Interlachen Road, 321-259-5810<br />

Hope Lutheran Church: 4541<br />

North Wickham Road, FL 321-242-<br />

1610<br />

New Life Church of Central<br />

<strong>Brevard</strong>: 5445 Village Drive,<br />

Rockledge, 321-631-2836<br />

Pineda Presbyterian Church:<br />

5650 N. Wickham Road, 321-259-<br />

1330<br />

St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox<br />

Church: 5965 N. Wickham<br />

Road, 321-254-1045<br />

St. John the Evangelist<br />

Catholic Church: 5655 Stadium<br />

Parkway, 321-637-9650<br />

St. Paul’s Anglican Church:<br />

7200 N. Wickham Road, 321-259-<br />

1130<br />

Suntree United Methodist<br />

Church: 7400 N. Wickham Road,<br />

321-242-2585<br />

Temple Beth Sholom: 5995 N.<br />

Wickham Road, 321-254-6333<br />

Temple Israel of <strong>Brevard</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

(Reform Jewish): 7350 Lake<br />

Andrew Drive, 321-631-9494<br />

TITUSVILLE<br />

Abundant Life Fellowship:<br />

3580 S. Park Ave., 321-268-1241<br />

Antioch Christian Fellowship<br />

Baptist Church: 3605 S. Hopkins<br />

Ave., 321-269-7833<br />

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist<br />

Church: 801 Dummitt Ave.,<br />

321-267-5750<br />

Christ Central Church: 4235<br />

Mount Sterling Ave., 321-267-<br />

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Christ Community Church PCA:<br />

4295 Garden St., 321-269-2478<br />

Church of the Lord Jesus Christ<br />

of the Apostolic Faith: 1422<br />

Norwood Ave., 321-383-3020<br />

Faith Baptist Church: 1220 N.<br />

Carpenter Road, 321-269-5420<br />

First Baptist Church of Indian<br />

River City: 360 Knox McRae<br />

Drive, 321-268-8955<br />

First Baptist Church of<br />

Titusville: 303 Main St., 321-267-<br />

7125<br />

First Christian Church: 2880 Jay<br />

Jay Road, 321-267-4858<br />

First Church of the Nazarene:<br />

1027 Park Ave., 321-267-4404<br />

Truth Freewill Baptist Church:<br />

5311 Barna Ave., 321-269-4033<br />

First Presbyterian Church: 1235<br />

S. Park Ave., 321-267-2745<br />

First United Methodist Church:<br />

206 S. Hopkins Ave., 321-269-7631<br />

Forest Hills Baptist Church:<br />

2625 South St., 321-223-2043<br />

Good Shepherd Lutheran<br />

Church: 2073 Garden St., 321-<br />

267-4323<br />

Heritage Baptist Church: 3055<br />

Satterfield Road, 321-269-6934<br />

Hope Community Fellowship:<br />

2929 Cheney Highway, 321-267-<br />

3700<br />

Indian River City United Methodist<br />

Church: 1355 Cheney Highway,<br />

321-267-7922<br />

New Covenant Fellowship: 705<br />

Harrison St., 321-268-8340<br />

New Fellowship Baptist<br />

Church: 1840 Old Dixie Highway,<br />

321-264-0209<br />

New Life Christian Fellowship:<br />

6755 S. Washington Ave., 321-269-<br />

7578<br />

New Venture Church: 77 N.<br />

Carpenter Road, 321-267-2824<br />

Park Avenue Baptist Church:<br />

2600 S. Park Ave., 321-269-6702<br />

Sovereign Grace Church: 6750<br />

S. U.S. 1, 321-268-8004<br />

Space Coast Assembly of God:<br />

3155 South St., 321-267-2455<br />

Spirit Fire Church: 150 Country<br />

Club Drive, 321-383-4652<br />

St. Andrew United Methodist<br />

Church: 3380 Dairy Road, 321-<br />

269-7321<br />

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church:<br />

414 Pine St., 321-267-2545<br />

St. James A.M.E. Church: 625<br />

Dummitt Ave., 321-269-3645<br />

St. Luke’s Presbyterian USA:<br />

1255 Knox McRae Drive, 321-269-<br />

3260<br />

St. Simeon Orthodox Church:<br />

3175 Satterfield Road, 321-268-<br />

8354<br />

St. Teresa Catholic Church: 203<br />

Ojibway Ave., 321-268-3441<br />

Temple Baptist Church: 1400 N.<br />

U.S. 1, 321-269-1133<br />

The Pentecostals of Titusville:<br />

1010 Norwood Ave., 321-269-4041<br />

Titusville Community Church<br />

of Seventh-day Adventists:<br />

5005 Barna Ave., 321-267-8893<br />

Trinity Lutheran Church: 3671 S.<br />

Hopkins Ave., 321-267-6323<br />

United Christian Fellowship:<br />

609 Dummitt Ave., 321-383-0674<br />

Westside Baptist Church: 2801<br />

W. Tropic St., 321-267-7064<br />

WEST MELBOURNE<br />

Bethany Ministries: 1100 Dorchester<br />

Ave., 321-727-2495<br />

Calvary Chapel of Melbourne:<br />

2955 Minton Road, 321-952-9673<br />

Congregation Beth-El Melbourne:<br />

2185 Meadowlane Ave.,<br />

321-779-0740<br />

West Melbourne Community<br />

Church: 3475 Miami Ave., 321-<br />

724-1305<br />

Melbourne Church of Christ:<br />

810 Hollywood Blvd., 321-723-<br />

8233<br />

New Hope Lutheran Church:<br />

870 Hollywood Blvd., 321-768-<br />

1500<br />

New Hope Sanctuary: 3150<br />

Milwaukee Ave., 321-725-7281<br />

Pentecostal Lighthouse: 2350<br />

W. New Haven Ave., 321-733-1030<br />

Praise Cathedral: 840 Hollywood<br />

Blvd., 321-723-4861<br />

Wesley United Methodist<br />

Church: 2075 Meadowlane Ave.,<br />

321-727-7585<br />

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