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Sea turtle loses marathon, still raises awareness
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An extended vacation in the Bahamas kept carefree Bree Varda from winning a three-month-long sea turtle marathon that ended this month. A 330-pound female loggerhead, Bree Varda, also known as "Bree," was one of 11 sea turtles to compete in the Tour de Turtles, an annual event created by the Caribbean...
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War casualties exhibit on display in Melbourne Nov. 28
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They stand at attention, row after row, a silent testament to the human cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The American Friends Service Committee, in conjunction with the Peace Coalition of Brevard, will honor fallen United States military personnel wi...
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Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida to host Taste of India 2009
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Those seeking a taste of the exotic can explore another culture while helping a worthwhile charitable organization at Taste of India 2009. Sponsored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, the event will highlight Indian culture, said Tina Ashe, director of m...
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Students at Endeavor Elementary harvest pennies
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COCOA — In addition to reading, writing and arithmetic, students at Endeavour Elementary are learning life skills through helping their community. The students are taking their service learning goals one step further, with the newly created Youth Advisory Council. Two students each, from grades ...
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Governor promotes manatee awareness month
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Each year, Brevard County's waters are home to more than 1,000 manatees. Some visit in summer, some in winter and others remain here year-round. And despite the efforts of environmental advocates to ensure the safety of these mammals, dozens are killed each year, often as a result of human activity. I...
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Atlantis soars
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Andy Stefanek/staff photographer
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Residents ready for Relay for Life events
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It's never too early to start saving a life. That's why members of the American Cancer Society are already encouraging residents to start forming teams and developing fundraising ideas in preparation for next year's Relay for Life. "Most of our events aren't until April, but we start preparing now," s...
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Veterans saluted for their sacrifices
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COCOA - America and the U.S. Constitution are not perfect, said Brevard County Judge John Murphy, who was the keynote speaker at the Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony at Brevard Community College. "But we have one great idea: to make the United States of America the best nation in the world," said Mr. Murp...
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Dromedary dreams
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Andy Stefanek/staff photographer
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Proposed snapper-fishing ban angers anglers
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CAPE CANAVERAL - A potential ban on bottom fishing, to protect the red snapper population along the east coast, has some fishermen worried about their futures. The red snapper population in the eastern United States has been designated as over-fished by the U.S. Regional Fishery Management Council. An asses...
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Artists gather in Cocoa Beach this Thanksgiving
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COCOA BEACH - After filling their stomachs this Thanksgiving, artists and art lovers alike will be able to feast their eyes. The 46th annual Space Coast Art Festival is coming to downtown Cocoa Beach, and will include local and out-of-state...
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Cocoa launches toy drive
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COCOA - Children whose families might not be able to afford presents this Christmas will have a chance for a happy holiday, with help from the community. The Cocoa Police Department, along with the city of Cocoa is hosting an annual toy drive that will place presents under the tree for newborns to 15-year-o...
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Chamber president is moving on
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PALM BAY - Building a relationship with the city, making Palm Bay more business-friendly and helping her organization receive a high-ranking accreditation are some of the memories Kathleen Bishop will take with her up north. The people she met during her five-year tenure as president of the Greater Pal...
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Get crafty in Palm Bay
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PALM BAY - Those who want to get a jump-start on their holiday shopping might want to consider visiting the city's annual Holiday Craft Fair. It is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Palm Bay Community Center. The center is at 1502 Port Malabar Blvd., next to Turkey Creek Sanctuar...
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Council chooses new deputy mayor
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PALM BAY - Palm Bay City Councilwoman Kristine Isnardi will serve as the city's deputy mayor for the next year. Each November, the five council members choose who among them will be deputy mayor. At its Nov. 5 meeting, the council unanimously voted for Mrs. Isnardi to fill the position. Mayor John Mazz...
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Feelin' festive
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Andy Stefanek/staff photographer
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Small wonders created in new lab
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Some tiny scientists are getting a new, hands-on learning experience in a lab designed especially for them. At St. Mary's Catholic School in Rockledge, students in pre-kindergarten to fifth grade are taking advantage of a new lab, which has specially-ordered equipment that is just the right size for their s...
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