September 1, 2023 | Family
Hunter Haskins could have been the poster child for a perfect 18-year-old boy. Part of the Class of 2021 at Merritt Island High School, Hunter already had an early start on college courses through his dual enrollment at Eastern Florida State College. He played ...
August 1, 2023 | Family
Transitions can be stressful, especially when they involve your children. Back-to-school season is yet another stressor in a parent and child’s life. Add in the blending of families, time-share schedules, extracurricular activities, health checkups, and n...
June 30, 2023 | Family
The brand new Sundance Family Dentistry building in the Borrows West neighborhood of Viera is not just beautiful and inviting, it marks the launch of a legacy — the result of the strongest of family stories. Dr. Kaitlin Donovan and her family members...
June 1, 2023 | Family
In a dream half a century ago, Emilie Sasko saw herself creating a place that would offer help, compassion and comfort for her neighbors during the final chapter of their lives. The Titusville nurse and mother of 12 drew on her faith, her family and her friends...
June 1, 2023 | Family
Every year in June, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, or WEAAD, is commemorated worldwide. The intent is to raise awareness about the millions of adults who experience elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. According to Diedra Shubert, director of edu...
May 1, 2023 | Family
Not far from the intersection of U.S. 1 and State Road 520 in Cocoa is perhaps the most socially conscious example of architectural upcycling in the county. What was once a decommissioned firehouse has been transformed into a center for hope known as The Fireho...
March 1, 2023 | Family
Typically, when we think of domestic violence, we picture spouses or partners hitting each other or doing something physical. There is, however, a lot more to abuse than physical violence. At Serene Harbor, we advocate that domestic violence is preventabl...
March 1, 2023 | Family
Military spouse Roxy Rochford likes to remind her three kids that they, like their father, have sacrificed for their country. “I feel my kids have served because they helped their father serve,” the Rockledge resident said. “Their father enlis...
February 3, 2023 | Family
Through the significant physical and financial stumbling blocks Raina and Corey Hammond have faced in the past years, the goats of Luna Sage Acres Farm have been there to comfort and calm them. “I think these animals are very therapeutic,” Ra...
December 8, 2022 | Family
Aloha and Ninja may look like dogs, but to their humans, they are life-changing heroes. The dogs are two of thousands that Canine Companions for Independence have bred and trained to serve individuals with disabilities. Sometimes that means assisting in facilit...
November 5, 2022 | Family
As we embark upon another holiday season and a season of giving, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the things that mean the most in our community and businesses. The Melbourne Regional Chamber wishes to recognize all of our partners — the entre...
August 23, 2022 | Family
Is it just me, or does family dinner time seem to be a lost tradition? I often wonder how our lives have changed so significantly compared to just a few decades ago. Gathering the family for time together in the evening can seem like an impossible task for many...
