Viera Voice September 2017

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Wild About Nature features free nature-related entertainment

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Dorinda Klein, left, and her brother Joey Klein get ready for Wild About Nature, a free day of naturerelated entertainment. It will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 at The Avenue Viera. Kinna Blow Dry Bar, one of the exhibitors, will be there to offer unique hair styles.

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The Avenue Viera will host Wild About Nature from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. Families can enjoy a free day of nature-related entertainment.

Presented by Recycle Brevard in partnership with the Viera Voice, Wild about Nature will feature a live butterfly exhibit from Judi’s Butterflies, nature and animal exhibits, including ambassador animals from Brevard Zoo and adoptable animals from the Brevard Humane Society, food samplings, face painting, online pet contest, local green vendors, contests and prizes, a raffle for goodies donated by local organizations, live music by Deja, wild hair styling from Melanie’s Salon, Viera, and a live nature painting demonstration

by Rockledge artist Eric LaMarr, who specializes in marine paintings and was commissioned to create art for Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville collection.

Marcia Booth, president of Recycle Brevard, hopes the fun event also will raise awareness of nature’s plight and what the community can do to correct errors from the past.

“The goal is to bring information about our natural resources and how people can help the environment on a daily basis,” Booth said.

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Once school ended, it was fun to sleep in for a couple of days. After that, children around Brevard County were looking for fun things to do.

The Teen Summer Camp at the Viera Recreation Center provided direction at times during the summer for as many as 26 campers ranging in age from 12 to 15.

The camp counselors had fun as well.

“This gives me more experience with what I want to do,’’ said Taylor Streeter, a Viera High graduate

who played football and competed in track and field for the Hawks before moving on to Harding University where he is studying psychology and getting ready for his junior year. “I wanted to work with the little kids. I remember looking back when I was a teen; it was a hard time.’’

Activities varied each day as the counselors utilized two vans to travel to different fun places around Brevard County and sometimes Orlando. A day at the beach could be followed by a trip to Dave & Busters, an elaborate arcade in

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VIERA VOICE Jill Blue Gaines Teen Camp counselors Debbie Lerssen Gordon, Taylor Streeter and Reggie Holiday enjoyed working with children this summer.

Orlando, Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach or Rock Springs in Apopka. Campers also enjoyed movie days, simple trips to swimming pools around the county and other water parks in nearby counties.

“This is so much fun,’’ counselor Debbie Lerssen Gordon said. “We get to spend time with the tweens.

They are so impressionable; we can help set them on

the right path. We are their summer parents.’’

Gordon praised Streeter’s rapport with the children.

“Taylor is friends with the kids, but they respect him.”

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Annual Scarecrow Stroll & Harvest Festival still fun for everyone, bigger and better SPECIAL TO VIERA VOICE

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It still might be hot, but fall soon will be here with one of the most fun-filled and family-centered activities of the year in Brevard County.

The Viera Voice Scarecrow Stroll & Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at The Avenue Viera.

The first part of the event is the Scarecrow Stroll, a two-week event that takes participants around Viera, Suntree and Rockledge, to view custommade Scarecrows by local VIERA VOICE Staff photo businesses. This part of The Viera Voice Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at The Avenue Viera. the event begins Oct. 4 and The Scarecrow Stroll begins Oct. 4 and continues through Oct. 18 at area businesses. The stroll map and ballot will be available in the October issue of Viera Voice. continues through Oct. 18.

Participants will use a map Scarecrow, they will be aerodynamic green squash, and you could win a prize for and check off each Scarecrow entered into a special drawing decorate it and race it down a best dressed at the festival. they see while traveling to the for prizes. race track.

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The unique scarecrows The Pumpkin Patch is a important to give families They also will have the can be taken home as a silent fun spot, where children can something to do together opportunity to vote for their auction will be held and all decorate and take away a to make memories,” said Jill favorite Scarecrow. proceeds will benefit the mini pumpkin. Face painting, Blue-Gaines, publisher of The main event is the Children’s Hunger Project. giveaways and more are in Viera Voice.

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“Through this event, we want to create a fun environment for families to learn about nature, wildlife and actions that can be taken to conserve our natural resources and protect our animals and the environment.”

Booth launched Recycle Brevard in 2011 after learning that only 30 percent of Space Coast residents recycled.

The nonprofit aims to educate the community on the “3Rs” of recycling, reducing and reusing.

A Climate Reality Leader with the Climate Reality Project and a member of the Space Coast Chapter of the Citizen’s Climate Lobby, Booth was recognized with the Recycling Award from Keep Brevard Beautiful in 2012 and 2014. Additionally, in 2014, Booth received the inaugural Charlie Corbeil Conservation Award at a dinner sponsored by the Viera Voice.

Proceeds from Wild About Nature will benefit the Brevard Humane Society, a non-profit, no-kill shelter that finds homes for unwanted pets, as well as the Connect to Help Protect, an educational program series developed by the all-volunteer 3Rs and Beyond to help re-establish connections with nature so individuals can assume the role of protectors of nature. VV VIERA VOICE Kristy Wright For more information, go to Ophel Ramirez and Kim Mooty of Kinna Blow Dry Bar have fun recyclebrevard.org. working on Joey Klein.

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p u p SPORTSWra SEPTEMBER 2017 SPORTS SCHEDULES HOLY TRINITY CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 2 — Holy Trinity Cross Country Classic Sept. 9 – at Astronaut Invitational Sept 16 — at Bayside Invitational Sept. 23 — at Key West End of the Road XC Open Sept. 30 — FL runners FOOTBALL All games at 7 p.m.

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Holy Trinity football has young talent, promising future

BY CARL KOTALA

Talk about a youth movement.

This year’s Holy Trinity football team could feature as many as 11 freshmen and one eighth grader in the starting lineup this season.

The good news for the Tigers, though, is that a lot of that young talent can really play.

“It’s promising because these guys have a lot of talent,” Tigers coach Nate Hooks Jr. said. “We’re just in a situation where they have to play immediately as freshmen.”

First-team all-state junior linebacker Sullivan Altman and senior defensive back/wide receiver Tyler Forde — who holds a scholarship offer from Kentucky — should provide the young Tigers with the kind of experienced leadership they need to grow.

“We definitely have good athletes,” Altman said. “It’s just a matter of getting used to the high school level, which I think we will. They’ve just got to realize it’s a lot faster, a lot more physical.”

Of course, one of the biggest storylines for the Tigers this offseason was the departure of running back Jashaun Corbin, who after garnering more than 30 scholarship offers and committing to Florida State, decided to transfer to Rockledge for his senior season.

“He developed into one of the best all-purpose backs in the country. He’s a stud,” Hooks said. “It’s a head coach’s job to develop another one.”

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The Tigers already might have that guy on campus.

Freshman running back KeyShawn Spencer already has scholarship offers from Purdue and Kentucky — and he hasn’t even played a high school game yet.

“He’s a freak athlete, insanely fast and strong — especially for his age,” Altman said of Spencer.

Altman has also been impressed with the play of freshman linebacker Carlos Estronza.

“He’s physical, mean, plays aggressive,” Altman said.

With freshmen Rico Frazier and Andre Hutchinas on the end and senior Devin Braddock at the nose tackle, the Tigers will go with a fiveman linebacking crew that includes Spencer, Estronza, Altman, Trey Palmer and Larry Hill.

Forde and transfer Lino Odenat will be the cornerbacks with freshman James BlackStrain at safety.

Offensively, the quarterback duties will be handled by junior Preston Milo or freshman JaLon Hudgins.

Spencer will be at running back with Hill and Estronza also seeing time there. Forde, BlackStrain and possibly Milo — if he’s not at quarterback — will be the top receiving threats.

Up front, the Tigers have Frazier and Hutchinas at the tackles, Braddock at center, Altman at one guard spot and either Jared Benhase or Timmy Hill at the other guard position. “(Nearly) everybody on this team is pretty inexperienced,” Altman said. “So once we start playing more games, getting more used to the level of competition, we’ll definitely get a lot better. …

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Junior Preston Milo, left, will play quarterback for the Holy Trinity Tigers this season.

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Holy Trinity senior Tyler Forde goes up for a spectacular catch during a recent scrimmage. Forde, who also plays cornerback, has an offer from the University of Kentucky.

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Experienced Hawks ready to chase another district title

BY CARL KOTALA

They’ve grown together as football players.

They’ve grown together as young men.

And now, as the Viera High football team kicks off the 2017 season, 23 seniors will strap on their helmets and make one last run together.

“It’s real special because we’ve all been together for so long,” senior linebacker David Eaton said. “We’re a tightknit group. We do everything together. We just went rock climbing. It’s a real close team. We’re like a family.”

With that many seniors, and 15 returning starters, the Hawks would certainly seem poised to claim what would be a fourth consecutive district championship and, potentially, another deep run into the playoffs.

Led by returning firstteam all-state linebacker Brandon Mays — who recently committed to Army West Point — Viera’s defense should once again be among the best in the county.

Second-team all-state pick Miguel Rodriguez anchors a defensive line that includes James Klaas on the other side

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Viera hopes to win its fourth consecutive district title this season.

and Mike Buccieri and Cooper Davis on the inside.

The linebacker group that consists of Mays, Brock Holland, Eaton and Kyler Doane might be the strongest and most experienced unit on the team.

In the secondary, Garrett Kaminsky, Cortez Reid and Trey Schaneville will be helped out by the addition of newcomer Qunelius Phillips.

Offensively, the Hawks’ uptempo offense will provide a big challenge for opponents, especially with Fordhambound quarterback Tim DeMorat leading the way.

A deep running back group that includes Jaren Lewis,

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Nate DePlancke and Andre Jones will help keep the chains moving, along with a talented trio of wide receivers in Quinton Russack-Cradeur, Travis Jones and Sean Atkins.

Bear Bollinger and Davis will line up at tight end and, of course, it all starts up front with an experienced offensive line that includes Gavin Lamp, Gio Allen, Hunter Plotkin, Chris Murphy and Max Lawson.

Punter Max Pacheaco and Schaneville at kicker give the Hawks a huge advantage on special teams.

If there is one concern the Hawks do have coming into this season, it would have to

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James Klaas (No. 32) and Cortez Reid celebrate after Klaas blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone during Viera's Kickoff Classic game against Vero Beach.

be their overall depth.

“Our strength is the experience we have coming back,” Mays said. “Our ones are prepared and ready to go.

My concern is the younger guys being ready if something happens.”

Viera’s schedule will be tough. After playing Vero Beach in the Kickoff Classic, the Hawks opened (on Aug. 25) against a much-improved Rockledge team before

traveling to Washington D.C. to play Gonzaga and returning for a stretch against Osceola, Merritt Island and Cocoa before opening district action against an improved Melbourne.

“If we can get through the first six weeks healthy, I’ll feel blessed,” Mays said.

“We’ve got six tough ones right in a row. And then we start district, which is always tough.” VV

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Viera volleyball boasts good mix of veterans, youth

BY CARL KOTALA

As one of three seniors on this year’s Viera High volleyball team, Ali McLoughlin has been impressed with what she’s seen so far from the Hawks’ younger players.

“Our team is young, but it’s good because our younger players still have good experience,” McLoughlin said.

“And then our older group …

I’ve been playing here for four years. It’s a good variety.

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more perfect because the young players are so eager to learn. I’ve never seen people so young just wanting to lay out on the floor and dive around. That’s good for Viera volleyball.”

McLoughlin, along with libero Emma Redmon and fellow outside hitter Maddie Day — who has committed to play at Caldwell University — will provide the leadership for a Viera team that will also feature four juniors and five sophomores.

Tory Kolasky, Shaine Horvath, Taylor Jensen and Desiree Allen make up the junior class while the sophomores include Delaney Lott (who played for the varsity as a freshman), Madi Hintz, Makena Wagner, Isabella Rivera and Chloe Arellano.

Although this year’s group doesn’t have the height of past Viera teams, Wayne isn’t worried. Expect the Hawks to speed up their offense and to concentrate on out-digging their opponents.

“We’re going to try to play a little faster, we’re going to focus on defense and try to wear teams down,” Wayne said.

McLoughlin said keeping an open line of communication on the court will play a big role for Viera as well.

“We’re not as tall as we used to be in the past, so getting our conditioning up, having that agility and just

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This year's Viera High volleyball team will be led by seniors Maddie Day, left, Emma Redmon and Ali McLoughlin.

going after it and being loud (communicating well) is really going to be key.

“We’ll be unstoppable that way for sure.”

In addition to competing for the district title, the Hawks figure to be in the mix in the Cape Coast Conference, which has split into two divisions — north and south. Viera is in the South Division along with Melbourne, Satellite, West Shore, Bayside, Heritage and Eau Gallie.

Another big game will come on Oct. 5 when Viera hosts Holy Trinity in the annual Pink Game with proceeds

from the contest going to the Side-Out Foundation, a nonprofit that raises money through volleyball to support breast cancer research and educational services.

If there is one thing the Hawks have proven during Wayne’s tenure, it’s that you can expect to find them at or near the top of the standings.

“I think this is one of those seasons where it’s up to them,” Wayne said. “I think if they decide, and they make that mental decision to be a strong team, we’re going to surprise a lot of people.” VV

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Holy Trinity volleyball aims high in 2017

BY CARL KOTALA

The Holy Trinity volleyball team has some pretty lofty goals for this season … and it’s easy to see why.

With eight players, including six starters, back from a team that went to its second consecutive regional final last season, the Tigers have a chance to make this season a special one.

“It’s going to be a fun year,” Holy Trinity coach Peter Klonowski said. “We’re doing some really good things.

Offensively, we should be very, very fast. Our defense is getting better. We’ve been working on our blocking.

Hopefully, that will pay off.”

Returning seniors Emily Vaught, Courtney Noe, Emily Tobkes, Bailey Vickers and Kaytee Castillo lead the talented group along with junior Laura Boos and sophomores Emily Noe and Kayla Burge.

Senior Chloe Greene and junior Aly Tyson, who were both part of the program two years ago before moving away, are back to bolster the lineup along with sophomore transfer Shelby Seage and three players up from last

year’s JV team — sophomore Carmen Zipf, junior Jen Panarese and sophomore Layla Matthews.

With so much senior leadership, Klonowski has plenty of help indoctrinating the new players into VIERA VOICE Carl Kotala Holy Trinity With eight returning players from last year's team that reached the regional finals Volleyball 101. for the second straight year, the Holy Trinity volleyball team is poised for another big “It was a season. big thing at the beginning hard on controlling the ball we definitely can be. It starts of the season, helping the from first contact, the Tigers with practices, and it starts younger girls get used to also have been doing some with our attitude.” what we expect on the team,” work off the court with If the season goes the way Vaught said. “It’s a very high- team dinners and activities they hope it will, the Tigers level volleyball practice that designed to bring the players will bring home something we like to run, game-like closer together. new to decorate their gym action, trying to keep their As always, Klonowski said wall. intensity high. the team’s top goal will be “I think it’s a great goal “We all expect a level and to win the district title. But we make that very clear in clearly, the Tigers are aiming to have,” Klonowski said.

“Who wouldn’t want to the beginning. We want to be much higher than that pin a 2017 on the regional top in the district, top in the “I know all the seniors, (championship) banner? It region and we want to make we don’t want this season would be great to see.” it to states. We have really to end,” Vaught said. “We And how about a state high expectations for this want to make it to states. We championship banner? want to be the top volleyball season.” program we can be. I think In addition to working “Even better,” he said. VV

BOYS & GIRLS SWIMMING Home meets at Sherwood Pool Sept. 5 – at MCC Sept. 9 – at Brevard Heat Sept. 19 – Christian Covenant Sept. 23 – FSPA Invite Sept. 28 – at Cocoa (with Merritt Island) Sept. 29 – Space Coast Invite at Rockledge (for those not competing at conference level) VARSITY VOLLEYBALL All matches at 6:30 p.m. unless noted * District game Sept. 6 – at Cocoa Beach* Sept. 7 – Rockledge Sept. 11 – Cocoa* Sept. 13 – Satellite Sept. 20 – MCC* Sept. 22-23 – at Orlando Tournament, TBD Sept. 26 – at Edgewood* Sept. 27 – at Melbourne Sept. 29 – at Merritt Island Christian, 5:30 p.m.

JV VOLLEYBALL All matches at 5:30 p.m.

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Continued from page 9 Sept. 5 – vs. Odyssey at Shore Lanes Sept. 6 – vs. Covenant Christian at Shore Lanes Sept. 11 – vs. Palm Bay at Shore Lanes Sept. 13 – West Shore Sept. 19 – Heritage Sept. 25 – Satellite Sept. 26 – Bayside Sept. 27 – Eau Gallie CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 2 – at Holy Trinity Classic Sept. 9 – at Astronaut Invitational Sept. 16 – at Bayside Invitational Sept. 23 – Viera Wetlands Invit.

FOOTBALL All games at 7 p.m. unless noted * District game Sept. 1 – at Gonzaga (D.C), TBA Sept. 8 – Osceola Sept. 15 – Merritt Island Sept. 22 – at Cocoa Sept. 29 – at Melbourne* BOYS GOLF All matches at 4 p.m. unless noted Home matches played at Duran Sept. 6 – at Rockledge Sept. 7 – at Eau Gallie Sept. 8 – at Melbourne, 4 p.m.

Sept. 14 – Bayside Sept. 16 – at Quail Valley Invit.

Sept. 19 – at Heritage Sept. 23 – Vero Beach, 10 a.m.

Sept. 28 – Palm Bay GIRLS GOLF All matches at 4 p.m.

Home matches played at Duran Sept. 2 – vs. Harmony at Harmony Golf Preserve, 2 p.m.

Sept. 5 – vs. West Shore at Viera East Sept. 7 – Eau Gallie

Sept. 9 – Central Florida Tournament of Champions, Victoria Hills Golf Club (DeLand), 18 holes, 8 a.m.

Sept. 14 – vs. Bayside at The Majors Sept. 18 – Melbourne Sept. 19 – Heritage Sept. 23 – Harmony/Vero Beach, 18 holes, 11:30 a.m.

Sept. 28 – vs. Palm Bay at The Habitat SWIMMING & DIVING All meets at 4:30 p.m. unless noted Home meets at Sherwood Pool Sept. 7 – at Satellite Sept. 9 – Viera/Venice at Titusville, 9 a.m.

Sept. 12 – at Rockledge Sept. 14 – Melbourne (diving at Rockledge) Sept. 20 – Eau Gallie (diving at Rockledge) Sept. 23 – at FSPA, Sailfish Splash Park, Stuart Sept. 28 – Bayside (diving at Rockledge) Sept. 29 – Space Coast Invitational (non-CCC or district swimmers at Rockledge VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Varsity matches at 7:15 p.m., JV at 6:15 and freshman at 5:15 unless noted. * District game Sept. 5 – at Rockledge Sept. 6 – Hagerty* Sept. 7 – at Palm Bay Sept. 12 – Bayside Sept. 13 – at Celebration (games at 5 p.m., 6 and 7)* Sept. 14 – at Eau Gallie Sept. 19 – Astronaut Sept. 23 – at St. Cloud Tournament (varsity only), TBA Sept. 27 – at Harmony (games at 5, 6 and 7)*

Hot play continues at Viera East

BY DAVID D. HORST

It’s still hot out and weekly competitions and events also have been heating up in the Viera East Men’s Golf Association.

Often, a mere stroke is all that separates first place from fourth place.

A new quarterly competition called On The VIERA VOICE Courtesy of David Horst Fly takes the Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koch are members of the Viera East Golf Club. individual’s lowest score for each second flight, Bruce 13 and Smith on No. 16 were month for a three-month Schwanda was second and closest-to-the-pin. period to determine the Paul Winter placed third.

After the tournament that winners. It’s never boring Mike Schmitt and Bob David night, VEMA hosted a pizza as events vary from flighted tied for fourth. party and raffle for members competitions to two-man In the third flight, John and their guests at the Viera best ball or four-man Gulla prevailed. William East Resident’s Clubhouse. scrambles.

Oakley was second and Jack Approximately 50 people On Aug. 10, VEMA held an Webb placed third. Tony attended and enjoyed individual flight tournament. Hines was fourth. the evening’s festivities, Tim Brown won the first Ed Raleigh won the fourth games and drawings. Two flight, John McComas and Jim flight, David Hill was second Smith tied for second. Marc and Ken Tucker placed third. grand prizes of beautiful gift baskets, one for a man Brown and Jim Robinson Glen Tarsha was fourth. and one for a woman, were Raleigh on No. 4, Tucker tied for fourth. on No. 7, David Horst on No. John Wierda won the donated by Gail Benton. VV

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Sponsorships now are available and registration is open for the 2017 Vicky Hurst Holy Trinity Golf Tournament, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 9 at Suntree Country Club.

Hurst, who competes on the LPGA Tour, graduated from Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in 2008.

The annual event raises money for all athletic programs at Holy Trinity, including more than 40 junior high, junior varsity and varsity teams.

More than 80 percent of Holy Trinity’s students participate in one or more school sports. Since Holy Trinity’s athletic program was developed in 2000, the school has won 22 state championships, 49 individual state championships and numerous regional and district awards.

“The Vicky Hurst Holy Trinity Golf Tournament is a day filled with fun,

camaraderie and great golf on an amazing course,” said Scott Crockett, the Holy Trinity athletic director. “The funds raised go to assist the budget for athletics and allow our teams to purchase necessary equipment, uniforms and other needs.

Each team is asked to volunteer in some capacity to assist with the running of the tournament, which provides a great opportunity to meet many of the Holy Trinity student-athletes and truly understand how amazing these young people are.

“With the golf tournament being the primary fundraiser for the athletic department, the money raised allows Holy Trinity to provide a great environment that supports a healthy mind, body and spirit for all athletes.”

Sponsorship levels for the tournament range from $5,000 for a Gold Sponsorship to $200 for a hole sponsor. The $5,000 Gold Sponsor receives top billing with a name/logo

on the sponsor banner, three foursomes, four entry passes to Holy Trinity athletic events, name/logo on pin signage at one hole and recognition on the Holy Trinity website.

The tournament features a fourperson scramble with a $150 entry fee per player. The entry fee includes cart rental and balls, snacks and a postgame buffet. Players VIERA VOICE Courtesy of Mai Groves can win awards, Vicky Hurst competes on the LPGA Tour. prizes and other giveaways.

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Space Coast United Soccer takes home three FYSA awards

BY CARL KOTALA

The Space Coast United Soccer Club has been honored by the Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) for the fourth year in a row.

One player and two coaches from SCUSC received recognition for their excellence and contributions

to the sport at the FYSA Awards Banquet last month.

JJ Bryant, a member of SCU’s 1999 Girls Travel team, — and a senior at Viera High — won the FYSA Goal of the Year Award.

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Dixon’s U14 girls team won the U.S. Club Soccer’s Florida Cup and finished in the Elite Eight of the FYSA State Cup. According to a a club press release, Dixon’s coaching philosophy stresses “the importance of accountability, responsibility, team unity, discipline, self-confidence, sportsmanship, and a desire to compete fairly.”

Goff, who went to Eau Gallie High and played at UCF from 2001 to 2004, has been coaching soccer since her playing career ended.

“The way Coach Allie handles and balances her life as a coach, wife, mom, and career woman is not only admirable, but unbelievably impressive,” SCU parent Arlene Bruno was quoted as saying in the release.

“Her love for soccer and her love for her team showed. She never missed a single game even though she was pregnant during the season. All the while encouraging, pushing, teaching, leading, and inspiring the girls to not only believe in themselves but also each other; as a true team should.”

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Space Coast United Soccer coaches Allie Goff, left, and Cal Dixon, right, along with player JJ Bryant, center, were honored at last month's Florida Youth Soccer Association awards banquet.

Bryant’s goal, on a free kick from an insane angle, came at the Disney Senior Showcase last December. The University of North Florida commit appears in the Top Drawer Soccer 2018 Top 150 player rankings and recently attended a tryout for the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s U20 National team.

That could lead to a chance to play for Trinidad and Tobago in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2019.

“The Club would like to congratulate our 2017 FYSA

Award winners, Allie Goff, Cal Dixon and JJ Bryant, and recognize that their hard work exemplifies the level of dedication and skill that enables the Club to fulfill our mission of providing high-quality soccer instruction to children in our community in a safe and fun environment,” SCU President Ann Fuller said in a release.

“We’re thrilled to have been recognized by FYSA for excellence for a fourth straight year.” VV

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Saying hello to new teachers and classmates while bidding goodbye to summer, Brevard students have been filling seats, parking lots and car loops with the excitement of a new year. At Suntree Elementary School, new principal Shari Tressler had been eagerly anticipating the start of school since summer began.

“I started after the (last) school year ended, so it's great to have finally have kids in the building!”

Tressler said. “The kids and parents were excited. (The first day) went smoothly. It was a great day.”

As the Florida sun continued to smother Brevard in a blanket of heat, more than 73,000 students gathered school supplies, boarded school buses and navigated new schedules as they returned to class Aug. 10.

Despite extra traffic and long car loops, new schedules and normal first day jitters, there were no major problems for Brevard’s 82 schools on the first day. Small changes as well as some bigger are in store for Brevard schools.

“We are projected for 654 students however. We are a little higher than expected,” Tressler said. “And our new theme for this year is Suntree Super Heroes.”

Tressler also referred to a more significant change: a new district

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discipline policy intended to create more uniformity across the district.

The newly implemented policy includes five levels of discipline with specific guidelines, with the goal of aligning each offense to an appropriate consequence. Evaluation of the new discipline policy will continue as the school year unfolds.

At Viera High School, the parking lot was filled with cars, buses and golf carts during the first days of school. The guidance office was busy with students as they worked out schedule issues with the seasoned staff. Principal Mike Alba reported in his weekly email that the first week was wonderful. He also encouraged parents to meet their students’ teachers at Viera High’s open house and shared his Viera High mission: support, inspire and motivate. VV

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The fall Attic Treasures and Bake Sale will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Suntree United Methodist Church at 7400 N. Wickham Road.

Attic Treasures and Bake Sale items include small appliances, cookware, glassware, antiques/collectibles, seasonal items, jewelry, bedding, linens, books, toys, sporting goods, pictures, mirrors, silk flowers, CDs, DVDs, miscellaneous items and baked goods.

Proceeds from the sale will go to local charities such as Daily Bread, Devereux, Salvation Army Women’s Shelter, and Gabrielle Place.

Donated items can be brought to the church Worship Center from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. Old computers, old telephones, old electronics and clothes are not accepted. VV If a pickup for donated items is needed, contact Merle Gelles at 321-5049917 or Patricia Ryan at 321-751-2742.

BY CARL KOTALA

With a mother, father and sister who already are doctors, it could be said that choosing a career path in medicine would only come naturally for Viera High senior Nivetha Aravind.

That’s what made this summer so special.

The 17-year-old spent seven weeks at the University of Florida taking part in the 59th annual Student Science Training Program. The residential research participation program is designed for academically-talented upper-level high school students interested in pursuing a career in the STEM field.

“Basically, what I did was I was able to conduct research in a real laboratory under a principal investigator,” Aravind said. “That was a really cool new experience.”

Working under the

supervision of Dr. Arun Srivastava in the UF College of Medicine, Aravind worked on a research project titled “Potential Gene Therapy of Human Liver Cancer with Recombinant AAV3 Flp-FRT vectors.’’

“Basically, what we’re trying to do is there is a virus that’s nonpathogenic, meaning it does not cause disease in humans,” Aravind said. “We’re using that virus to deliver therapeutic DNA to liver cancer. That way, just the liver cancer cells are affected and the normal cells are unharmed.

“It’s not necessarily new, but for this particular virus and this particular cancer we’re treating, it’s a new way of doing it.”

The study specifically targeted a type of liver cancer known as hepatocellular carcinoma. Aravind

said it usually is diagnosed late and patients are given up to a year to live.

“I just worked on one part of (the project), which was trying to insert a certain gene sequence into the liver cancer cells,” she said. “For about every one million that we inserted, about 150 got integrated into their genome, which doesn’t necessarily seem like much. But since we were expecting zero, 150 is a lot.”

Should the gene therapy ultimately prove to be successful, Aravind said it could have a huge impact on not just cancer, but for any disease caused by a genetic mutation such as Sickle Cell Anemia, Muscular Dystrophy or Huntington’s disease.

Aravind, who plans to go to medical school, found the UF Student Science Training Program, and especially the project

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Viera High senior Nivetha Aravind took part in the 59th annual Student Science Training Program at the University of Florida during the summer.

she participated in inspiring.

“That was an awesome experience, just to know I was a part of that,” she said.

“To know that this could go on to help so many people have a longer life, and a better quality of life was really rewarding.” VV

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Viera High adds computer programming course

BY CARL KOTALA

With the computer programming job market continuing to grow, Viera High now is offering a class that could help fill that niche.

The class, called Foundations for Programming, is being taught by Jeff Dohmen and will teach students how to program using Java.

They will program Windows-based applications using Java and they will also do some programs where they are reading and writing to and from files.

Students will also get a brain teaser every week that they have to work through to not only test, but help expand their skills.

“It’s for beginners,” Dohmen said. “No prior knowledge of programming is expected. I start from the very beginning and we go … really, rather far into the concept. It’s amazing how far the curriculum is going to go. They’re going to learn a tremendous amount.”

The class already is quite popular.

Dohmen said he has 28 computers in his classroom and all four classes he teaches are full.

And this could be just the beginning. Viera principal Mike Alba wrote in an email that the intention is to provide a three-year progression of classes for students that would include web design applications and the

opportunity to take an AP Computer Sciences Class.

Dohmen, who previously taught at Lockmar Elementary School in Palm Bay, has a degree in computer information systems. He said his goal is to help Viera’s students be already equipped with computer programming skills by the time they get to college.

“The skill set they will acquire from this one-year class can be transferred into so many fields,” Dohmen said. “It’s just astounding what they can do with it. There’s an extremely high demand for programmers.

“A lot of students that are in college are working in the VIERA VOICE Carl Kotala field and going to college at Students in Viera High teacher Jeff Dohmen's Foundations for Programming class will learn how to code. the same time.” VV

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Jessica Kelce, formerly a dean and science research teacher at the Upper School, has taken over as the new Head of School for the lower campus.

Catherine Koos, meanwhile, has moved from the Lower School to the Upper School where she will serve as a dean.

VIERA VOICE Courtesy of Holy Trinity The moves are seen Jessica Kelce has taken over as the new Head of School at Holy Trinity's Lower as a good fit for both Campus. administrators.

“She’s a very “I believe Dr. Kelce’s organized, dedicated academic preparation makes person and perfect for the her the ideal person to delve role of dean,” Holy Trinity into curriculum.”

President Katherine Cobb In fact, Cobb said she said of Koos.

Kelce, who recently earned has already seen “a lot of positive energy” from the her Doctorate in Education Lower Campus, where from UCF, also has a M.S. enrollment has slightly in Education from Walden increased.

University and a B.S. in Other additions to the Middle Childhood Education Holy Trinity staff include (math and science) from the addition of Leroy Cleveland State University.

Darby as Interim Director It’s that educational of Diversity; Colleen background that Cobb Middlebroos as director believes will make Kelce of Advancement; Claude a perfect fit for the Lower Russo as director of School.

Information Technology; “She’s focused in Michelle Farquharson as curriculum development,” Advancement and Special Cobb said. “That’s Events Coordinator; Jorge something we really want Gonzales II as director of to concentrate on. We did a Security and Facilities; Emily parent survey last year and they want to see more cross- Totre as the Upper School nurse and a host of new curriculum and they want to see a smoother transition teachers, including Col. John Moser, who will teach a new from the Lower School Legal Studies course at the to the Upper School with Upper School. VV regards to curriculum.

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Reed earns Eagle Scout honor

Alexander Reed of Boy Scouts Troop 720 of Viera has earned the rank of Eagle Scout with two palms. On Aug. 12, Reed was recognized at an Eagle Court of Honor held at Faith Viera Lutheran Church of Viera.

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For his Eagle project, Reed designed, secured the materials and led the construction and installation of eight bat houses in Viera parks to help promote bat population growth and a natural reduction in the mosquito population.

He was assisted by 37 other scouts, leaders and friends.

During the ceremony, Reed thanked the Viera Company, Viera area homeowners associations, Eric Byrd of Fairway Property Management and the administrators for Viera public spaces for their cooperation during his work on the project. The project took 318.5 hours to complete.

In May, Reed graduated with honors from Viera High School. VV

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BY CARL KOTALA

The first few days of school were a whirlwind, but they were also an indication of something else: Katherine Cobb is feeling right at home.

“I’m so happy I made the decision to come here,” said Cobb, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy’s new president.

“There’s a lot to learn.

There’s a lot going on here.

I’m still learning names and about programs. I’ve been constantly amazed.”

Cobb, of course, is no stranger to the Holy Trinity community. Not only did she and her husband, Mark, put two children through the school, she also served three separate stints as a member of the Board of Trustees (1989 to 1993, 2003 to 2009 and 2012 to 2014).

But as the first president in the history of the school — which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year — she is now the face of Holy Trinity.

And from the time she began her position last April to the start of the new school year, Cobb has been struck by the devotion of the Holy Trinity staff to creating the perfect educational environment.

“What’s impressed me the most is the dedication of the employees,” she said.

“They’re all in. They want the best for everybody here.

At the end of last year, I was coming in on a couple of Sundays to catch up and get myself organized and there were faculty members here Sunday afternoons, helping students.

“That, to me, was very impressive.”

Though the Board of Trustees sets the overall strategic plan for the school, two of Cobb’s biggest goals are to improve the school’s athletic facilities and to continue to increase enrollment.

Holy Trinity was at 860 students at the start of the school year, an increase of 35 from the year before.

“We’d like to expand to where each grade is at full capacity,” she said. “We’re there at some grades, and some other grades have a little bit of room. But for the most part, we’re very thrilled with the enrollment this year.

We’re not going to rest until every grade level is full.

Cobb would also like to continue some of the programs established by her predecessor, James Landi, who introduced a number of initiatives including bringing

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Children’s Advocacy of Brevard joins special walk to fight sexual abuse SPECIAL TO VIERA VOICE

Sen. Lauren Book, who represents District 32 in Florida, takes a special walk each year that is quite personal. This year, she will pass through Brevard County on Thursday, Sept.

14 during her annual 1,500mile Walk in My Shoes journey across the state of Florida.

Book, the founder and CEO of Lauren’s Kids, was the victim of childhood sexual abuse for six years by the family’s female nanny. Walk in My Shoes honors the survivors of sexual abuse in its quest to end child sexual abuse and help survivors heal on its trek from Key West to Tallahassee.

The Children’s Advocacy of Brevard and the Women’s Center will walk with Book during the Brevard portion of her journey to Tallahassee.

Book, a nationally recognized child advocate, has successfully advocated for legislative changes to protect sexually abused children, support their rights as survivors and enforce tougher penalties for offenders.

For those who want to participate in the walk, go to laurenskids.org/walk/ register-today/. Enter your name and email information on the registration page, then click sign me up, scroll down to Brevard County and click to register as an individual or to join the Children’s Advocacy Center

of Brevard's team or create your own team.

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Charlie Graingers serves four main dishes: gourmet hot dogs, house-made beef brisket, pulled pork and turkey salad. Slow-cooked throughout the night, the smoked brisket and pulled pork arrive directly from a North Carolina smokehouse.

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He not only knew their names and asked about their families as they came in the restaurant, but he VIERA VOICE photo archive (also) knew what they Spencer Yarborough, left, and Karey Carlton were going Yarborough are the owners of Charlie Graingers in Suntree. to order when they The Yarborough's walked in.” story in pairing up with In 1939, Charlie Grainger, Charlie Graingers is a a talented musician, happy one. While looking married his sweetheart for a franchise, Spencer Anne and decided to Yarborough discovered settle down and open a Charlie Graingers, a newly drive-through restaurant franchised restaurant out in Wilmington, N.C. The of North Carolina. When popular restaurant, named Yarborough told his wife Peacock Alley, attracted hot that they were going to dog-loving customers for sling hot dogs for a living, 40 years. she thought he was joking.

The tradition re-emerged “A week later, we were in 2012, when North driving up to Wilmington, purchased the site of the N.C. for discovery day with original Peacock Alley, the CEO and founder of rebuilt the restaurant Charlie Graingers, Louis to resemble the original North,” Karey Yarborough structure and added a few said. “We not only fell other menu items including in love with the concept a unique brisket, pulled and brand but were so pork and turkey salad. The

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“We both believe in strong patient relationships through skillful, safe and synergistic care,” said Dr. Anita Saluja, a dermatologist who earned her medical degree at the University of Michigan, obtained dermatology specialty training at Emory University in Atlanta and has been working in the field since 2001. “You are never too young and never too old to make a positive change.

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Health services offered at the practice include injectables, skin cancer surgery, laser services,

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The full plastic and reconstructive surgeries offered include face/ neck lifts, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction and what Novo calls “mommy makeovers.”

“The synergy of two innovative fields, a balance of medical and aesthetic care is the advantage of sharing a joint practice,” said Novo, who has been practicing for 15 years.

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Dr. Frederick Ho has proudly served patients in Brevard for the past 30 years, and he has no plans to stop anytime soon.

During his tenure as an ophthalmologist, Ho has provided eye care to thousands of Brevard residents. His practice, Atlantic Eye MD, focuses on providing compassionate vision service.

“We emphasize individual, personalized eye care. I’ve been here 30 years, people know me and they know my staff,” Ho said. “I like to help people see better. It’s my passion in life.”

The eyes are extremely susceptible to injury and disease, and Ho has treated patients for all kinds of eye afflictions, including eye injuries, double vision, partial blindness, swelling and cataracts.

Eye emergencies are not uncommon, and Ho has made more than one late night trip to the emergency room. Especially rewarding for Ho has been treating generations of family members during the past 30 years.

“I have treated grandparents, parents, children, four generations; I’ve see the progression of disease as my patients age,” Ho said. “So, we have

taken care of many family members.”

Last year, Ho welcomed ophthalmologist Juan Carlos de Rivero Vaccari, M.D., Ph.D. to his practice. Ho speaks highly of Vaccari, who completed his residency just prior to joining Atlantic Eye MD. Vaccari, a Board Eligible Ophthalmologist, specializes in cataract surgery, laser surgery, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration and glaucoma management, among other ocular conditions.

“Dr. Vaccari is establishing himself,” Ho said. “Patients have started to seek him out because they have a good experience here, and want to come back.”

Vaccari is enthusiastic about serving patients at Atlantic Eye MD. He shares a deep desire to connect on a personal level with patients while educating them about the importance of eye protection.

“The most common complaint I hear from my patients coming from other practices, is that everything is very rushed, nobody knows them,” Vaccari said.

“That’s one reason why they like coming here.”

Ho agrees, saying, “It’s not a huge bureaucracy here, when you call to make an appointment you will talk to someone instead of getting a phone tree. When you come

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in, you see the same doctors and staff rather than having to interact with new (staff) every time.”

A community-minded physician, Ho offers his expertise to the Brevard Health Alliance, the Lupus Foundation and the association for the Advancement of the Blind.

Notably, Ho once instructed doctors while performing eye surgery in China on a jet equipped with an operating room for Project ORBIS, an organization focused on

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Vaccari will carry on this tradition of service.

Both physicians are active outside of work and very family oriented. Ho has four daughters, which keep him busy attending their activities, while Vaccari and his wife enjoy traveling and visiting museums in their spare time. VV Atlantic Eye MD is located at 8040 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne or go to atlanticeyemd.com.

The Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce and Clevens Face & Body Specialists will host a new health expo called Homegrown Health & Wellness.

It will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at The Avenue Viera. The event is free and open to the public.

Delta Life Fitness Viera will conduct a 3K walk/run.

A workshop on yoga, health screenings, healthy meals and other demonstrations will be featured.

Belk will conduct an active-wear fashion show, and local health-related business vendors will be participate.

A roundtable discussion on health will be conducted by industry leaders. The Avenue Viera restaurants will hold a Healthy Happy Hour from the 4 to 6 p.m. to end event.

The first 100 guests will receive a reusable coffee/tea mug stuffed with surprises by Panera Bread. The first 500 guests will receive a reusable eco-friendly tote bag filled with coupons.

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Scout & Molly’s is like shopping in your best friend’s closet

BY JULIE STURGEON

Contemporary women’s clothing and personalized service awaits customers at the new Scout & Molly’s boutique in the Avenues. Scout & Molly’s has a friendly staff who truly care about helping women achieve the look that uniquely suits them. There’s an array of distinctly different attire to choose from.

“We want our customers at Scout & Molly’s to feel like they are shopping in their best friend’s closet,” co-owner Jennifer Mayer said. “We may have someone call and tell us they are looking for a blue dress for an event, and we will have a selection of dresses ready for them when they arrive.”

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Mayer and her husband knew they wanted to open a store in Viera. They just weren’t sure which one.

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The Mayers met with Scout & Molly’s owner and founder Lisa Kornstein Kaufman and immediately decided this was the franchise for them.

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Named after the founder’s dogs, Scout & Molly’s boutiques are decorated in warm, inviting colors, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Mayer said the Scout & Molly’s franchise was very helpful during the process prior to opening the store in March, and they have great in-house support.

“Did I think at age 55 I would start a business? No,” Mayer said. “Do I love what I’m doing? Yes. I love being on the floor with my clients.”

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“Our (general) goal is to carry brands that are not available in Brevard County,” Mayer said. “Women come here to shop for clothing they won’t see in another store in our area.” VV Scout & Molly’s is open daily and is located at 2261 Town Center Ave #109. Check out their Facebook post every day for the outfits of the day.

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Is plant-based plastic the answer?

Everything works best at a balance. The universe, our planet, the world around us, as well as the world inside us rely on balance to keep functioning well.

In a perfect world, that balance would never be disturbed. In the real world, changes occur and sustainable solutions, which take into account people, the economy and the environment, are necessary to avoid. According to Packaging Digest, it is estimated that up to 129 million tons (43 percent) of the plastic used per year is disposed of by landfill or incineration, and approximately 10 to 20 million tons of plastic ends up in the oceans.

Despite those numbers, Tom Szaky of TerraCycle writes, “manufacturers and consumers alike are now accustomed to products and packaging made lighter, less costly and more convenient by plastic” so there is resistance in moving away from plastic.

To replace or reduce the use of petroleum-based plastic, manufacturers created a plant-based plastic, or bioplastic, that uses biomass such as corn or sugarcane. Given that from

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all oil consumed in the U.S. about 10 percent is used to produce plastic, this type of change would help reduce our reliance on fossil fuel.

Besides that, this change incorporates the positive aspect of using more natural, non-toxic (BPAfree) ingredients which derive from renewable resources and require less energy to produce, release less greenhouse gases in the process and, under the right conditions, might be biodegradable or compostable.

But, it might not be that environmentally friendly.

Since it is sourced from plant material, more land will be needed to grow crops and more crops will be needed to satisfy demand. That might result in an increase in deforestation.

Most plant-based products also can’t be recycled.

Two companies have tried a unique approach.

Bakeys (bakeys.com), an Indian company founded in 2010 by Narayana Peesapaty, supplies edible cutlery and chopsticks made from natural ingredients. Designed out of Peesapaty’s concerns about shortage in water supplies, unsustainable agricultural processes and the growth of single-use plastic discards, the product line follows a from dirt to dirt principal and, if not eaten, it will easily decompose.

Saltwater Brewery (saltwaterbrewery.com) created biodegradable, edible six-pack rings. Located in Delray Beach, the company makes rings from a byproduct of the beer-making process that can be chewed off and eaten. The goal is to avoid harming marine life if the rings end up in waterways.

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Saturday, September 9 | Scott Center for Performing Arts

A Patriotic Musical Salute Labor Day

Labor Day Scramble

Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera 321-504-7776, ext. 7340

Adult Bootcamp

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Personal computer support group meeting One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 321-751-6771

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Adult Lili Fitness

7:10 – 8:30 p.m.

Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 321-258-2089

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Viera Regional Community Center Shorin Ryu Karate 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Viera, 321-412-7998 Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 321-848-3197

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Grace Fellowship Church 3420 Murrell Road Rockledge, 321-636-3051

5:30 – 8 p.m.

Fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospital UNO Viera 8260 N. Wickham Road Viera, 321-255-1400

No News Is Grandparents Good News Day Day Vintage Kulture-Double D Brevard Federated BBQ Roundup Republican Women

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Chick-fil-A 8300 N. Wickham Road Viera, 321-751-0801

Times vary 9/8 to 9/10 Space Coast Convention Center 301 Tucker Lane Cocoa, 407-592-4499

11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Suntree Country Club 1 Country Club Drive Suntree, 321-723-8323

Chick-fil-A Viera Breakfast Bing

Space Coast Comic Con

The 2017 Vicky Hurst Holy Trinity Golf Tournament

Mini Movers Age 3 – 5 yrs. Lil Sports

“Retirement Income for Life” Seminar

11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served.

Suntree Country Club, 321-751- 2007.

Miracle Jeans Day

Bark Brew Fest

5 – 7 p.m.

Fundraiser for “God’s Greyts Greyhound Group” Bring your canine companion, outside doggie beer garden, libations, raffle baskets and more.

Dirt Oar Beer Company 329 King St., Cocoa Village 321-301-4306

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Viera Reg. Community Center Viera Reg. Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 321-433-4891 Viera, 443-994-2990

Positive Thinking Day

7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Fundraiser ACF Therapy Associates Wickham Park Pavilion 3745 N. Wickham Road Melbourne, 321-514-4668

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Free signature art program by the Alzheimer’s Association One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 800-272-3900

Ticket Reservation Required. Call 855-252-7276

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Be Your Own Superhero 5K

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FREE EVENT – Reception 3-4 p.m., Musical Salute 4-6 p.m.

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SATURDAY

9:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Viera Reg. Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 321-987-0647

9/11 Remembrance Day

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Honor the fallen first responders.

The Avenue Viera 2261 Town Center Avenue Viera, 407-416-1187

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Come experience Israel past, present and future.

5995 N. Wickham Road Viera, 321-241-4970

Thirsty 3rd Thursdays

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Raising Grandchildren Golf Viera Regional Park 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Tournament 8 a.m.

Viera, 321-759-3713 Turtle Creek Golf Club Lil Sports 1278 Admiralty Blvd.

9:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Rockledge, 321-631-7776 Viera Regional Community Wild About Nature Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Avenue Viera Viera, 321-987-0647 Town Center Ave. Viera, 321-634-5390

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POW/MIA Recognition Day

Encounter Israel Night

Viera Park Market

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American Legion Day

2nd annual Grandparents

12 – 4 p.m.

Bring your hot rod, rat rod, classic car, motorcycle, chopper or whatever you have in your garage Double D’s BBQ 634 Barnes Blvd. Suite 110 Rockledge, 321-536-8975

11 a.m.

Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera, 321-727-1212

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National US Air Force Fall World Talk like a Established Pepperoni Pizza Begins Gratitude Day Pirate Day Anniversary 1947 Day Day Camp Have You and Your Family Adult Bootcamp 5th annual Bras for a Cause EFSC 4th annual Scholarship Junior Skills Challenge 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

6 – 9 p.m.

Duran Golf Club Prepared Your Estate Plan 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Golf Classic Grades K-6 Dinner, drawings, door 7032 Stadium Parkway 1 p.m. & Health Care Directives? Viera Regional Community

Citizenship Day

Investor Education Group

Science Café

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Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 321-433-4891

10 a.m.

Attorney William A. Johnson One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 321-253-1667

Center prizes, trivia, cutest jeans 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way and heels contest, fashion Viera, 321-412-7998 show by cottonways and so much more.

Junior Jazzercise Suntree Country Club 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

1 Country Club Drive Viera Regional Community Suntree, 321-720-5473 Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 443-994-2990

Suntree Country Club 1 Country Club Drive Suntree, 321-433-7055

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Vascular surgeon Dr. Esemuede will talk about often diagnosed disease.

One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 800-522-6363

Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 321-474-8205

Space Coast Lymphedema Support Group 1 - 3 p.m.

Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Suntree, 321-255-4404

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Relay for Life Kickoff

5:30 - 8 p.m.

Hampton Inn 130 Sheriff Drive Viera, 321-25-0361 to RSVP

6 – 8 p.m.

“Functional Genomics & Invasiveness of Fishes” Tradewinds at Duran 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera, 321-674-8194

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Designed to help individuals retain their driving competencies.

One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 321-698-2311

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 321-848-3197

6 – 7 p.m.

Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 321-258-1054

1st American Newspaper Published AARP Driver Safety Class

Shorin Ryu Karate

Adult Lili Fitness

7:10 – 8:30 p.m.

Multiple Myeloma Support Viera Regional Community 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Center Suntree/Viera Library 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way 902 Jordan Blass Drive Viera, 321-258-2089 Suntree, 321-255-4404

Pizza Gallery & Grill

World Tourism Day

Fencing

Korean Martial Art, 13 and older

5 – 8 p.m.

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Dog Training

6 – 7 p.m.

Viera Regional Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 321-482-7451

Tae Kwon Do

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra “An American Paris”

Fall Golf Classic

2 – 6 p.m.

Baytree National Golf Links Melbourne, 321-724-5400

7 p.m.

Scott Center 5625 Holy Trinity Drive Suntree, 855-252-7276

PAD (Peripheral Artery Tae Kwon Do Disease) Wuesthoff Living 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Well Lecture Series Viera Regional Community

6 – 9 p.m.

7 – 8 p.m.

Viera Regional Community Viera Regional Community Center 3rd annual Luau Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way 6 p.m.

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10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Ages 2 & up. Books read aloud and a crafts Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Suntree, 321-255-4404

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Stock market investors meet for discussion Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Suntree, 321-255-4404

4th annual SUMC Golf Tournament

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Events around Brevard September 8 Friday Nite in Downtown Titusville 6 – 9 p.m.

Shops open late, vendors, food trucks Downtown Titusville U.S. Highway 1 Titusville 321-269-9436 Melbourne Main Street’s Family Friday Fest 6 – 10 p.m.

Live music, vendors, food, Kid Zone and more!

Downtown Melbourne Melbourne 321-724-1741 Fall Fashion Show 2 – 4 p.m.

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Homes For Dogs Project 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Adopt a pet Coldwell Banker Real Estate 7100 N. Atlantic Ave. Cape Canaveral 321-750-5350

Clue at the Zoo 5 p.m.

To benefit Crosswinds Youth Services, helping youth in crisis Brevard Zoo 8225 N. Wickham Road Viera 321-452-0800, ext. 205 or 208

Live Boxing 6 – 11:55 p.m.

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Food,beverage and more.

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Food Trucks Downtown 5 – 8:30 p.m.

Visitors Center Parking Lot Julia Street Downtown Titusville 321-269-9436

Learn Tai Chi 11 a.m.

Walk-in class, $6 person Freedom 7 Senior Community Center 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.

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September 14 8th annual Walk in my Shoes Walk Fundraiser for Lauren’s Kids The Women’s Center of Brevard 1425 Aurora Road Melbourne 321-242-1526

Muscle Cars for a Mission 6 – 9 p.m.

Fundraiser to help Brevard’s homeless women with children Tickets $125 per person American Muscle Car Museum 3500 Sarno Road Melbourne 321-345-4121 321-636-6097

Tropical Haven Pirate Dance 7:30 – 11 p.m.

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Red fox thrives in Florida with athleticism, intelligence The red fox belongs to the family Canidae, which includes the domestic dog, coyote and wolf. It prevails in various habitats, including pastures or suburbs. Weighing up to 15 pounds, it is the largest of true foxes.

Stunning fur coloration ranges from light to dark orange. Mutations include brown, silver or black — a rare silver variation.

Since both the red fox and gray fox display red and gray fur, confusion exists. However, their tails are distinctive. The red fox usually has a whitetipped tail; conveniently, the gray fox exhibits a blacktipped tail.

The male fox is called a dog and the female a vixen. A female reaches maturity at 10 months — the male slightly later. In the fall or winter (depending on the region), the male mates with one female or sometimes more. He also might breed outside the family group.

The prospective mother might excavate more than one natal den — in case the original is disturbed.

A vacated one, such as a gopher tortoise burrow, is sometimes enlarged. A den might measure 20- to 40-feet long and 3- to 4-feet deep with multiple entrances. Occupancy sometimes spans generations.

Spring welcomes litters encompassing two to 12 kits (also called pups and cubs) with dark coats. The male does not inhabit the maternity den, but he provides nourishment for his family. Other females and offspring assist with kits.

When not breeding, the fox prefers living in the open. The bushy tail, a “brush” and onethird of its length, is commonly wrapped around the nose to stay warm. Still, a den protects against inclement weather.

Basically nocturnal and solitary, this omnivore does not hunt in packs. It relies on night vision, hearing and smell. Often apprehended are rabbits and rodents, thus controlling the population.

The fox can hear a rodent moving underground or a mouse squeaking 330 feet away. It readily smells garbage and pet food.

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For survival, it can jump more than 6 feet and run 30 miles per hour in an effort to escape. Beneficial is barking to announce intruders. Foxes do not chorus howl like wolves or coyotes. To overrule during conflict, the fox may “dance" by standing on hind legs, with forelegs on the opponent’s shoulders, and mouth open — thus the fox trot.

The “fox in the henhouse” outrages the farmer. It might frantically kill 30 birds, but keep only one. It also might store some in an underground food cache. Innovative fencing controls this occasional pest.

Precaution is crucial with the fox, a vector for rabies.

In England, training hunting packs for fox hunting originated in the late 1600s; the fox hunt is now controversial there. In the United States, this sport is often called “fox chasing,” with no intent to kill. Conceivably, the traditional red fox is pursued in its natural setting.

If the cunning fox “goes to ground” (hides in a hole), the hounds are withdrawn.

However, in some areas, the coyote, a competitor for fox habitats, is fair game. Tally-ho!

Actually, the demand for fur has declined through activism.

Therefore, the wild fox population is improving. Plus, fur farming is ongoing. In the United States, fur production used to be prevalent. Presently, China is extremely competitive in the market.

Though not native to Florida, the red fox has adapted and does not require assistance for survival — a naturalized species. Evidently, this animal is resourceful and intelligent — sly as a fox. VV aiku from Hailey Scalia, H age 10 Sneaky, sly, speedy A red flash in the deep wood A fox I can see

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Pet of the Month Meet Mr. Cat Mr. Cat is is a 2-year-old rescue, who is the most gentle cat I have ever had. He is a complete gentleman — hence the formal name. He chose us at the shelter, and we have enjoyed his company ever since.

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Meet Brady I'm a couple years old and rescued recently from Texas to Orlando. I was adopted one month ago and I am very happy in my new home in Viera.

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picture and what she would do with the money, she wasn’t too surprised by the response. “‘I would like to give it to the Veterans Memorial Center,’ Harris said the child told her. “‘I asked her why and she said, ‘Because grandpa Jack and other Army men fight for us so we should help them.’”

Alannah’s 91-year-old great grandfather, John William Harris, is a Navy veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

His portrait hangs in the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, where his account of WWII was recorded for inclusion in the Library of Congress Veterans History Project.

Harris said Alannah is selling raffle tickets for $1 each and will hold a drawing September 9 for the watercolor painting.

The money collected will be donated to the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center.

Donating to a worthy cause is not new to Alannah.

Instead of presents for her sixth birthday, she asked to donate cat and dog food to the Brevard County Humane Society.

Alannah’s mother, Christina Arrieta, said her daughter drew the picture with pencil and then painted it in watercolor while she was in kindergarten.

Tickets for the raffle can be purchased at Perfectly Polished Boutique, 1070 N. Courtenay Parkway on Merritt Island, where the painting is displayed. VV

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Hog hunter helps the environment … and himself Frank Venzara M.D. Robert Bashore M.D. Dan Daniels P.A.

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Viera hunter John Lisbeth has the perfect recipe to help the environment while helping himself to some seriously tasty meals.

When he has the hankering for the lean, mean taste of wild hog, he goes hunting for the invasive creatures on the west side of Lake Okeechobee.

“The meat is very tender and tasty,” Lisbeth said.

Lisbeth’s hunts help the environment by decreasing the wild hog population.

Wild pigs were introduced to Florida in the 1500s when some of the livestock of Spanish explorers escaped and made their way across the state. The creatures, which can reach a weight of 150 pounds and be as long as 6 feet, wreak havoc in all 67 counties in the Sunshine State. Their omnivorous habits leave areas looking like plowed fields.

When Lisbeth was stationed by the military out west, he hunted pronghorn antelope and coyote. When he retired to Viera, he decided to give hog hunting a try. Every couple of months, he gets up at 3:30 a.m., gun and cooler in hand, to head to Okeechobee where a dune buggy will take him to the hunting grounds as sunrise approaches. Then, the sitting begins.

“You sit there for hours, nice and quiet, because hogs can hear very well,” Lisbeth said.

“You sit there and you watch the deer, bobcat and the other wildlife. Just seeing a hog is very hard to do.”

Should the hogs not cooperate, Lisbeth’s guide will let loose the hounds that will try to track and corner a hog in the brush for Lisbeth to shoot.

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When Viera hog hunter John Lisbeth goes to the west side of Lake Okeechobee to hunt, he takes a custom-made vehicle to the hunting grounds.

“Unless I get a good, clean shot, I won’t shoot,” he said.

When everyone in the hunting party has bagged their hog, guides skin and quarter the animals.

“I finish butchering it back home,” Lisbeth said.

His favorite hog recipe involves onions, spices and the meat slowly cooked in a crock pot for 12 hours. A fullgrown hog will feed Lisbeth for months.

Beyond the thrill of the hunt and the chance to spend

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some time in wild Florida, Lisbeth likes the fact that he is helping the environment.

“One of the reasons I hunt is to help keep hog numbers down because they’re so destructive,” he said. VV

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• Tropical Lush Landscaping • Dog Park • 8 Pickleball Courts • 8 Shuffleboard Courts

2017 Champion Home – Final Construction Sale $99,900 – Our firstclass luxury manufactured home is located directly across from our state-of-the-art amenities. The open floor concept features a spacious kitchen that boasts stainless steel appliances, island breakfast bar, pot filler over the oven, and subway tile backsplash. Stop by our Sales Office and pick up your free gift just for touring our community. See for yourself why our Residents enjoy maintenance free living in a tropical lush landscaped community. Schedule your tour today!

• 8 Bocce Ball Courts • 18 Hole Mini Golf Course • Aqua Aerobics & Yoga • 70 Activities Monthly

Pre-owned Cal-Am Home modernized just for you to move in today!

Cal-Am installed a new roof, and new exterior siding, screened in carport and choose your new landscaping package directly in the front of the home. The interior has all new flooring, full new paint, new bathrooms (2), and new kitchen with any appliance package of your choice! Wow! And for peace of mind a one year home warranty!

Cal-Am Pre-Owned homes sell extremely fast so please take advantage of our Summer Specials!

CALL US TODAY

Cal-Am Communities is a provider of housing for persons age 55 and older.

All permanent residents must be age qualified for occupancy. Prices and availability subject to change without notice. All square footage dimensions are approximate. Subject to errors and omissions.

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VIERA HEALTH PARK 8725 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 303

Lamplighter Village Age Qualified Community 500 Lantern Blvd.

Melbourne, FL 32934

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Will buy WWII U.S., German, Japanese knives, swords, guns, medals, flags, uniforms, helmets, caps & flight jackets. Also want Civil War swords, guns, knives, pictures, old flags & all interesting military items.

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eye-catching design • digital design FOR SALE • banners and signs • marketing PVC Patio Furniture

Two chairs, $40 each. One glider chair, $60. Two chaise lounges, $100 each. One Ottoman, $30. One 6-foot table, $100. Or for everything, $450.

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Seniors Day is the first Tuesday of each month. *20% off Regular Price Merchandise with bonus points 55+ with Balance Reward Card

Putting off your will preparation or will update?

Call me to prepare your will or trust!

Come to my free seminar on wills and trusts on September 18th at 7:00 p.m.!

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September 16 Special Olympics Florida State Surfing Championship 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Shepard’s Park 200 E. Cocoa Beach Causeway Cocoa Beach 321-799-8888 Lecture Series with Ed Baranowski 2 p.m.

“Unintended Consequences” Buena Vida Estates Conference Room 2129 West New Haven Ave. West Melbourne 321-724-0060

September 18

Pathfinders Travel Club Meeting 10 a.m.

Front Street Civic Center 2205 S. Front St. Melbourne 321-720-9948

4th annual Taste of the Coast 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Residents and area guests will have the opportunity to sample foods from a variety of both wellknown establishments and newcomers to the Space Coast dining scene all in one evening.

Cocoa Beach Country Club 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.

Cocoa Beach 321-459-2200 Vintage Shopping for your Fall & Home Decor Smores around the fire pit (weather permitting) Most booths indoor in an open air barn.

Brightside Barns 4450 Rayburn Road Cocoa 321-750-1862

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Viera Park Market features locally grown produce, gourmet food

BY JULIE STURGEON

Fresh local produce soon will be available at the new farmer’s market at Viera Regional Park. As drivers pass the park between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sept. 15, they can stop by to shop for produce, specialty foods, art work, body products and other items.

Opening day at the Viera Park Market will feature tables loaded with delicious cuisine, a smorgasbord of sauces and fresh produce. Everything is produced by local food and handcrafting businesses.

“We are very excited for opening day,’’ said Karen Shea, the co-owner of TCS Foods.

“The farmer’s market will have lots of organic and nonorganic produce, gourmet olives, hand-crafted items and organic body products. We will also have local honey, baked goods, organic and goat’s

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Infused olive oil is locally manufactured.

milk soaps, local art work and many other local products.”

The upcoming event, the first of its kind in Viera, will be

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Karen and Tim Shea are excited about the new Viera Park Market.

the second farmer’s market in Brevard for Shea and her husband Tim, a chef. The

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Shea's weekly downtown Melbourne farmer’s market has been popular for the past five years.

In addition to the delicious food, pottery, organic dog treats, herbs and plants, 35 vendors will be at the market to discuss their products with customers. The Shea's crock style cheese spreads, produced in Suntree, will be available, as well as herbal teas, gourmet muffins, olives, olive oils and infused vinegars.

“We started our business by building a kitchen and producing the cheese and selling it here,” Shea said.

“It became popular very quickly. Sharing the kitchen and helping others get rolling evolved due to job losses.”

The Sheas operate the successful TCS Foods’ commissary kitchen in Suntree, which serves as a

production facility for more than 25 local companies.

The Shea's commissary has housed fledgling businesses for 11 years, aiding with the intricacies of the food business.

“We help tenants with packaging, marketing, licensing and adhering to regulations of the food industry,” Shea said. “We are proud that we have been able to help so many local businesses. Some make it, some don’t, but we are there to help them. Our vendors call us mom and dad.”

Viera Park Market will be held at 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, which is adjacent to the Viera Regional Park Recreation Center.

The TCS kitchen is located at 3280 Suntree Blvd., Suite 105, in the Suntree Business Center. VV

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Norwegian Sun sails Monday - Friday to Key West and Havana May 7th, 2018 - November 12th, 2018 Norwegian Sun is all inclusive, including open bar. You will get your choice of pre-paid gratuities, $50 shore excursion credit per stateroom, internet pkg per stateroom, dining pkg, $75 onboard credit per stateroom, or 20 photo pkg per stateroom.

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