September 1, 2023 | Business
Once upon a time, residents incorporated underground fuel tanks to heat their Brevard homes. The practice went out of vogue around the 1980s, but thousands of older properties along the Space Coast are still saddled with these relics, which can prove a headache...
September 1, 2023 | Business
In the nearly 100 years of existence for the Melbourne Regional Chamber, one focus has been actively working toward the development and promotion of the Space Coast and Historic Downtown Melbourne. The aim is to create a thriving city that fosters business grow...
September 1, 2023 | Business
A native of Canada, Todd Pokrywa wrote a research paper as a college student in the 1990s on the planned community of Viera. Then, he made his way to that community as he joined The Viera Company in 2014 and ultimately became president in 2018. Pokrywa&nbs...
August 1, 2023 | Business
When Kelley Higney left California for Florida, she was appalled at how nasty some of her neighbors could be. Not her human neighbors, but that rather large insect family established throughout the Sunshine State. “One thing we were completely unprepared ...
August 1, 2023 | Business
We followed the yellow brick road all the way to Cape Canaveral. It’s fun to play tourist in our own community and discover gems in plain sight. Three heel clicks for the Wizard of Oz Museum, which offers an unexpectedly delightful experience that spans l...
June 30, 2023 | Business
As a throng of community leaders gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport at its airy rooftop bar, they stopped to watch a bright blue 787 Dreamliner plane bearing the TUI brand deliver a new group of British passengers to the ...
June 30, 2023 | Business
Stacey Clark started working in the senior living industry when she was just 15 years old. Throughout her career, Clark, a registered nurse, has worked in a variety of roles including assisted living director, executive director, and vice president of operation...
June 30, 2023 | Business
A comprehensive, thorough home inspection can assure homebuyers that their real estate investment is indeed their dream house. But it also can reveal problems that could turn the dream into a nightmare if not resolved. Buying a house is a major decision that in...
June 30, 2023 | Business
Housing is an ever-growing hot topic in Florida. Outside of availability and affordability, the reality is homes are aging and becoming more inefficient. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, spending tripled in the last...
June 1, 2023 | Business
Christina Brown knows flowers inside and out. Owner of Violets in Bloom and Roses are Red flower shops, Brown is herself a rare flower, a Florida State Florist Master Designer with a solid foundation in horticulture. The University of Florida graduate studied u...
June 1, 2023 | Business
Ladies, are you ready for an opportunity to get glamorous with your girlfriends, show off your swankiest shoes, enjoy incredible varieties from top winemakers, shop local woman-owned businesses in the marketplace and see the latest looks from local boutiques an...
June 1, 2023 | Business
Between March and May each year, our phone at Tank Wizards is constantly ringing. The calls come into our office just ahead of hurricane season, as staff from facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient surgery centers, school hurricane shelters, rehab...
