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I feel like 2021 has started as crazy as 2020 finished. Hopefully, things calm down and get back to something that resembles “normal.” Boom, just like that we blinked, and February is upon us! February is a busy month. We have Super Bowl Sunday on February 7th, a week later we have Valentine’s Day, and then on February 15th we celebrate President’s Day.
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Calling anyone that has ever taken a stunning photograph. Make sure to look at our article Send Us Your Best Shot which tells you how you can possibly get your amazing local picture on one of our future covers! The wonderful thing about technology is the camera on your phone now takes pictures with high enough resolution for us to use in our magazine, so this is open to just about anyone that has a phone. We love to showcase local talent and some of those amazing pictures that you catch around town. We look forward to some of your submissions and getting to recognize some of our local photographers.
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READER’S CO RN E R
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Greetings Cocoa Beach Residents: Well, we are off to a busy 2021! So much promise ahead with a new year and so many exciting possibilities. The reads for this month are reflective, a quick literary masterpiece to whisk you away, an intense but quirky love story, and a historical fiction piece about the Space Age.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER: Christiana C. Succar, Ph.D.
Outline by Rachel Cusk. This short, poignant literary novel follows the novelist to Greece to teach a week-long creative writing course. As the course commences, the narrator is engrossed in her students’ narrative experiences. The remarkable prose and detail to language captivate the reader and pulls them into the fold of the students’ everyday lives through their course on creative storytelling. Me Before You by Jo Jo Moyes. Meet Lou and Will. These unlikely characters’ lives intersect when tragic circumstances change their lives. Lou has an ordinary life, and Will is an Ex-Master of the Universe. When their lives are thrown together, they learn how to love. This page-turner will keep you not only engaged but holding your breath to the end. V2 by Robert Harris. This historical fiction traces the beginning of the Space Age through the fictional narrator Dr. Graf. He befriends Wernher von Braun, a German aeronautical engineer and later a pioneer of rocketry and space technology in the United States. As Dr. Graf is launching rockets at the end of World War II bombing England, a young female Kay Caton-Walsh joins the WAAF to track the rocket launch sites. As tensions rise toward the end of the war, these two find themselves wondering who they can trust, what atrocities are going on, and what will become of their lives. A Valentine’s day recommendation: Tiny Love Stories: True Tales of Love in 100 Words or Less by Miya Lee and Daniel Jones. This gem will fill your heart with love, remembrance, and respect for those who love you and those you love! Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Rough start to the new year due to recent events at the Capital, seeing our COVID-19 case numbers rise and just CONTRIBUTING finding out WRITER: Kelly’s brother Mayor Ben Malik passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack at 63 years young (heart disease is still the leading cause of death; if you have any family history please talk with your doctor!). My wife’s brother was a history buff like me, and I will miss our talks on various history topics (he was also my fellow Dolphins fan!). The political climate must be toned down, we are being pitted against each other by foreign agents including Russian intelligence agencies (Russians are working both sides into a frenzy!): https://www.reuters.com/article/ us-usa-election-qanon-russia/ russian-backed-organizationsamplifying-qanon-conspiracytheories-researchers-sayidUSKBN25K13T https://www.theguardian.com/ technology/2020/sep/01/ facebook-russia-internet-researchagency-fake-news Want real news: seek out Reuters, BBC, and AP News! There is hope, and this is still the greatest country in the world where you can put in the effort to achieve your own success. People have died trying to come to this land of opportunity. Divergence of ideas is healthy for any democracy; respecting contrarian viewpoints is important. We need: to start making things in our country again, to be tough on trade with other nations, term limits and campaign finance reforms, healthcare overhaul (affordable to all Americans),
immigration reform, economic policies should encourage innovation and investment, infrastructure investment, education overhaul (make college more affordable—no more $60K college debt, trade school options are needed!), science and space are important, still need strong military (world is still a dangerous place) and racism has no place in the 2021! Things cannot all be free, people have to work for success and invest in themselves! COVID-19 update: We are seeing an uptick like every other part of the country and as of report time we have 61 active COVID cases in our town (we were up to 71). Hospital capacity is still plentiful; however, there is a growing shortage of nurses as other parts of the country are offering huge bonuses to hire nurses. Please continue to take precautions (wear masks/wash hands frequently, etc.). Vaccine distributions at Publix will soon be starting as more supplies are made available. Protecting the elderly and healthcare frontline workers/ public safety personnel should be prioritized. Mayors’ Fitness Challenge begins February 6 and goes through March 27, 2021. More than ever, your health is the most important thing in life. Let’s get our title back from Cape Canaveral! I am hopeful as my wife and I noticed a young couple that just moved into our neighborhood putting up an American flag. We are Americans, and we can do better! Here is to a much better 2021. Stay healthy and thank you for your support to serve as your Mayor! Please feel to contact me with any suggestions at bmalik@cityofcocoabeach.com or my cell at 321.794.6668.
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An Incredible Valentine’s Day is coming! Maybe our cover picture gave that way. I felt that I wanted to help the couples out there with some great ideas on how to impress that significant someone this year! I reached out to some of our great advertisers to see if I could help put together an Incredible Cocoa Beach Date. I received a great response, and that inspired us to not only write an article about this, but we also want to help one couple with an Incredible Cocoa Beach Date prize pack! This will include a gift certificate to each of our featured companies: Rizzo Jewelers, Nosh Restaurant & Bar, Garra Fish Spa Experience, and Golf N Gator. We will be posting on our Facebook page how you could win this great prize, so make sure to “Like” and follow the Cocoa Beach Explorer Facebook page.
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Now it is time to start your date! You must get this step right; this sets the mood for the entire experience. You want to do something fun, interesting, and spontaneous. Ta da, this is where Garra Fish Spa Experience fits in perfectly. You have probably never experienced something quite like this. It is best described as champagne for your feet.
Want to step this up a notch for date night— book the VIP room (includes private room with TV, music, neck wraps, and choice of sparkling or purified water). Garra Fish Spa Experience has extended hours for Valentine’s weekend: Friday and Saturday: 11am to 9pm and Sunday: noon to 8pm. Stop in early week (February 8th – 11th) for 14% off all services and products. You can even put together a customizable gift basket that could include services, products, chocolate, balloons, and even a stuffed animal. (Mention this ad and receive 14% off those gift baskets February 1 – February 14).
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Next, it is time to eat! You have done everything perfectly so far, so don’t worry, you’ve got this! Nosh Restaurant & Bar is a great choice for date night. Nosh’s tagline is: Simple. Clean. Flavorful. That truly sums up this place wonderfully. The décor has a modern and clean feel—simple lines and not too overstated. It fits perfectly into Cocoa Beach’s landscape. The menu has something for everyone. The dishes are inspired by putting a twist on the owner’s family recipes. Do not forget to pair your meal with a tasty beverage from the bar. Show them this article to receive 2 for 1 beer, wine, & cocktails. (Limit one deal per person. Must show this article. Expires: 2/28/2021) Nosh Restaurant & Bar 3800 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 321-450-2323
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COCOA BEACH STUDENTS CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT CONTRIBUTING WRITER: Mark J. Rendell Principal of Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
Last month I promised to share more stories about the incredible students we have at Cocoa Beach Junior Senior High School. I am proud to announce a new partnership our students have formed with the Surfrider Foundation. It started when over 50 students from Cocoa Beach Jr/ Sr High School volunteered their time at a local beach cleanup on December 12th at Lori Wilson Park. The Surfrider Foundation was sponsoring the event. With students looking for opportunities to gather community service hours for scholarships, and with the Surfrider Foundation in need of volunteers, it was a perfect match. The students are now on board to help the foundation with its beach cleanups and other events such as Sea Oat planting and water sampling activities. One of the missions of the Surfrider Foundation is to raise awareness about the problem of marine litter and to ensure that our ocean ecosystems are protected. Ryan Dadds of the Surfrider Foundation said, “We’re excited to have the younger generation interested in learning about how we can protect our beaches.” It is great to see that our students are spending their personal time giving back to our community. It is even more exciting to know that they are working to preserve our environment at the same time. This is another example to show that the future is in good hands.
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If you’re close to retirement, you’ll have several financial issues to consider. But you’ll want to pay attention to one of the most important of these issues: health care costs. How can you prepare yourself for these expenses? First, get an early start on estimating health care costs. More than two-thirds of those planning to retire in the next 10 years say they have no idea what their health and long-term care costs will be in retirement, according to the Edward Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars of the New Retirement study. And some people don’t worry much about these costs, which may be considerable, thinking that Medicare will pay for most of them. While Medicare does cover many medical expenses, it also has its own costs. You probably won’t pay a premium for Part A (inpatient/ hospital coverage), since you likely had this cost deducted from your paycheck when you were working. But if you are hospitalized, you’ll have to pay deductibles and coinsurance (the percentage of costs you pay after you’ve paid your deductible). Part B (doctor’s visits) requires a premium, deducted from your Social Security checks, and you must pay an out-of-pocket
deductible. After you meet this deductible for the year, you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for most doctor’s services. And when you enroll in Part D (prescription drug plan), you will likely also have to pay a monthly premium, an annual deductible and coinsurance or copays. To help pay for the Medicare deductible, coinsurance and copayments, you may want to get supplemental insurance, known as Medigap. Premiums for Medigap vary, depending on the plan you choose. As an alternative to original Medicare, you could select Medicare Advantage (sometimes called Part C). Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private companies approved by Medicare, but the benefits and costs vary by plan. These plans generally will incorporate Medicare Parts A and B and will provide medical AR TW O additional R K P R OO F coverage, such as prescription drugs. When you incorporate all the above, the annual out-of-pocket costs for traditional medical expenses likely will be about $4,500 to $6,500 per PROOF DISCLAIMER: year, per person – not insignificant, Please check proof over carefully. Upon proof approval, Explorer Multimedia is not responsible for any error in spelling, content, composition and/or format. Please keep in mind the colors may change depending on the material to be used. Once approved buyer assumes all responsibilities.
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but certainly a number that can be addressed by careful planning. But there’s one more expense to keep in mind: long-term care. The average cost of a private room in a nursing home is more than $100,000 per year, according to the insurance company Genworth. And Medicare typically pays few of these expenses. Clearly, between regular medical costs associated with Medicare or those not covered by it, and costs resulting from the possible need for long-term care, your health care bills can mount. To meet these costs, you need to plan ahead – and take action.
For example, it’s essential that you incorporate health care expenses into your overall financial strategy. You can also work with a financial professional to run some “what-if” analyses to see if your strategy would be derailed by a potential long-term care stay. And the professional you work with may be able to suggest specific protection vehicles that can help you meet the costs of long-term care. The best time to prepare for your health care costs during retirement is well before you retire. So, if you haven’t already started, now is the time to do so. When it comes to paying for health care, the fewer surprises, the better.
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SEND US YOUR BEST SHOT for the Cocoa Beach Explorer Cover Back in December we received a letter from Roosevelt Elementary teacher Maria Tomacari with an idea that we might want to ask for submissions for cover photographs. Over the years, we have came across photos on social media that we fell in love with and reached out to the photographers for the occasional cover; however, we loved Maria’s idea to allow submissions from local photographers, so we can showcase their talents on the cover of the Cocoa Beach Explorer.
of Contents page of that month’s magazine. We know there are many talented (amateur and professional) photographers out there, and we look forward to seeing your masterpieces. If you have questions regarding the cover photo submissions, please do not hesitate to email us at info@cocoabeachexplorer.com
The perfect cover photo will need to be a vertical orientation and high resolution (300 dpi at 8.5” x 11”). Yes, even photos taken with your phone will work! Our cover from last August was taken with one of our phones while out picking sunflowers. If we chose your photo for a future cover, we would provide photo credit and information on the Table
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