Coastal Connection with Terri Wright

Vince returns to speak with Terri to inform us about sea turtle nesting habits and the benefits of installing kiosks. The Ribbon cutting celebration for the new sea turtle informational kiosks was on Sunday, September 24, at 4 pm at the Barrier Island Center, 8385 S Highway A1A, south of Melbourne Beach.

Rocky Water Brew Fest is presented to you by the Eau Gallie Rotary Club. Rocky Water is an event that will bring together some of the best breweries in Florida. Only the finest breweries will be invited to the Rocky Water Brew Fest and you can enjoy unlimited tastings with your ticket to the event. Find a new favorite brew this October. The Rocky Water Brew Fest will take place in the heart of the...

Learn through hands-on animal encounters, crafts, games, guided Zoo excursions, and more! The Brevard Zoo offers several enriching opportunities for children ages 2-16 and families to experience the wonders of nature in a safe, healthy, and happy environment. The professional staff ensures a positive, memorable experience for all participants.

Marijuana laws at State levels are changing. According to DISA Global Solutions, a leading provider of statistical data, 38 states have legalized medical marijuana, and 32 states have decriminalized marijuana altogether. In 2016, over 70 percent of Florida voters approved medical marijuana via a citizen-driven constitutional amendment. The effort to put a question to voters on the FL ballot to leg...

This year’s annual Anchor Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, September 14th, at the Hilton Rialto in Melbourne from 7:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Florida Tech's President, Dr. John Nicklow, is the featured keynote speaker. In addition to being a fun and inspiring time, the Breakfast is critical to Neighbor Up Brevard – it’s one of the best opportunities we have all year to introduce new people and b...

The Sea Turtle Preservation Society has protected sea turtles and their habitat in Brevard County for over 35 years. The annual Turtle Krawl 5K event provides needed funds to continue the organization’s education and conservation programs. All race proceeds benefit the Sea Turtle Preservation Society’s mission to help sea turtles survive. To become a sponsor or race participant, visit the newly re...

As reported in Florida Today: The grant funding in question comes from revenue generated by the county's 5% tourist development tax on hotel rooms, vacation rentals and other short-term rentals, and not from local property taxes. County commissioners decided instead to move the $530,000 in proposed grants into a budget that would help pay for beach lifeguards and promote the safety of Brevard&...

H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue was created in 2006 with a mission to create a NO-KILL safe haven for abused and abandoned animals in Indian River County. We believe in a community where there are no more homeless pets and that together we can eliminate the killing of companion animals. For over a decade, H.A.L.O. has advocated for our community’s pets, paved the way for no-kill rescue, and reduced euthan...

All are welcome to participate in the 14th Annual Landscaping with Florida Natives Tour. Visitors can explore wonderful native plant landscapes at various locations. This year, four homes, one commercial space, and two newly constructed local government sites are available to tour and learn about Florida native plants. The tour is a fabulous look at what homeowners and public spaces have done usin...

Florida grasshopper sparrows are the United States’ most endangered bird. We recognized the need to keep these uniquely Floridian birds in our state and joined the breeding program in 2019. Our Zoo is part of a collaborative conservation effort to save this species with the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Working Group, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, United States Air Force, U.S. F...

MELBOURNE ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC: A Gathering of Sorority Sisters Monthly Meetings begin again September 2023. The Board will still be hard at work creating new adventures for our members and always looking for new adventure seekers to join our ranks. If interested contact melbournealumnaepanhellenic@gmail.com

Seagrass monitoring is underway and the Restore Our Shores team is learning a lot! The goal of this pilot project is to learn which sites in the Indian River Lagoon may be ready for larger-scale seagrass restoration. Of the 22 beds we've planted thus far, some are currently seeing over 90% survival, while others are not doing so well. We'll continue to monitor and look forward to having a...