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First, in March we get to “spring” our clocks forward on Sunday, March 14th to reflect Daylight Savings Time. You lose an hour of sleep but gain an hour of daylight with this beautiful weather. Make sure to get out and enjoy your extra hour.
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Speaking of beautiful weather, that transitions me seamlessly to my next reminder. Spring is here! March 20th is officially the first day of spring. This is absolutely my favorite time of the year. Great warm days and nice cool evenings. This is exactly why we live here!!
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Last but not least, March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day! Grab a beer and make sure you are wearing something green because everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. I looked up an Irish toast for you to share and impress your friends, but tell them before you have too many beers!
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MALIK’S MESSAGE COCOA BEACH UPDATE FROM THE MAYOR
It is going on one year that I am working from home. You start to realize how much you miss the social aspect of our lives and the tremendous burden of isolation many of our seniors are feeling. This pandemic has disrupted the lives of so many, and it has been not only financially devastating but has CONTRIBUTING also impacted their mental well-being. The WRITER: Mayor Ben Malik increased supply of the vaccine will provide a light at the end of the tunnel for many residents, and as more supplies are created, vaccines will be available to any person that wants one. Please note, while the reported total number of Cocoa Beach Covid cases are in the plus 700 range (roughly 6% of our entire Cocoa Beach population), these numbers are cumulative cases from March of 2020!! The City has been reporting our active Covid cases of persons that currently have Covid-19 in a two-week contagion stage. This latest number, per our Fire Chief, is at 36 within the city limits and six outside of the city limits. We are due some good news this year, and a couple of positive developments include the following: •
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All the external walls for the new Cocoa Beach Police headquarters are in place. Structural steel installation is up next. Mayor’s Fitness Challenge began on February 7th, please sign up and register your minutes: https://online.uwbrevard. org/servlet/eAndar.article/494/Health-First-Mayors%27Fitness-Challenge Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Grant paperwork submitted for $3.3 million grant funding for slip lining antiquated sewer lines is in the works. Cocoa Beach Air Show returns April 17-18th with Thunderbirds headlining the air show. FDOT has submitted plans to repave SR 520 from Peebles Bridge to the relief bridge (we have also asked FDOT to engage formal study to elevate the SR 520 to lessen flooding issues). Water clarity has improved with the cooler weather helping in addition to the stormwater and infrastructure/dredging projects. Welcome new Cocoa Beach Police officer James Peek! Two new dune crossover replacements installed at Shepard Park. Two new restaurants have opened, Tropics at 1st Avenue and A1A (formerly the Thirsty Oyster), and Cocoa Beach Fish Camp and Grill (formerly Ohana J’s) located at 5602 N. Atlantic Ave.
Remember to log in your exercise minutes for the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge! Thank you for your support and allowing me 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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MARCH IS RED CROSS MONTH:
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In times of crisis, the American Red Cross is fortunate to witness the best of humanity. Emergencies haven’t stopped during COVID-19, and people in our community have stepped up in all kinds of ways to help our neighbors. On the Space Coast, while we were spared the direct impact of a catastrophic event in 2020, local Red Cross volunteers traveled thousands of miles to help others and were here to help our neighbors recover from everyday disasters like home fires, including four major multi-unit family fires in Brevard County. During the month of March — declared Red Cross Month by U.S. presidents for nearly 80 years — we honor the people in our community who deliver relief when help can’t wait. Our humanitarian mission wouldn’t be possible without this network of dedicated volunteers, more than 90% of the Red Cross workforce. “As the pandemic wears on, we have seen a growing desire to give back,” said Rebecca
DeLorenzo, Executive Director, Florida’s Space Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross. “We celebrate this humanitarian spirit during Red Cross Month and ask others to join us.” You can help ensure that families don’t face emergencies alone — especially during a pandemic. Any support you can provide makes a difference — whether it’s uniting with thousands of compassionate people to donate on Red Cross Giving Day, March 24; volunteering; or learning lifesaving skills. We also invite residents, businesses and landmarks to “light up red” on March 24, in recognition of the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross. Visit redcross.org/CentralFlorida to learn how you can get involved.
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COCOA BEACH SENIORS NOMINATED FOR ACADEMIC ALL-STATE TEAM We have hundreds of wonderful students at Cocoa Beach and if given the time and space, I would brag about all of them. Unfortunately, that is not possible. But, I do want to tell you about two of our Seniors; Madison Day and Michael Watson. They are true “student athletes.” The Florida Dairy Farmers Association and the Florida High School Activities Association, which oversees high school sports in Florida, select a handful of Senior students each year for an Academic All-State Team. These are graduating Seniors who have excelled in both the classroom and in athletic competition. Well, Madison and Michael certainly qualify and are our nominees to the All-State Team.
and is First Chair Cellist for the Orchestra. To say Madison has been active in athletics would be an understatement. She is Captain of the Varsity Girls Soccer team and has been on Varsity since her Sophomore year. She has also played for three years on the Varsity Golf team and this spring she is playing Varsity Softball. Madison is grateful for the lessons sports has taught her, “As a three-sport athlete and IB
Madison has recorded straight A’s in all of her classes here at Cocoa Beach for a perfect Madsion Day unweighted grade point average of 4.0, and a weighted average of 4.7. She has taken on the challenge of participating in the International Baccalaureate Programme and has even been designated an AP Scholar with Honors. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Key Club, the Student Government,
student, I am thankful for the life lessons I have learned by participating in these programs throughout the years. Through sports, I have learned teamwork is the best way to achieve a goal. There are many things, both on and off the field, I would not have been able to accomplish if I did not have my teammates at my side. I also have learned that hard work, dedication, and perseverance are critical for success in both sports and academics. I believe my participation in these extracurricular activities has greatly contributed to my achievements due to the life lessons they have taught me, and I would never have realized how connected they are. I am very thankful for everyone who has helped me along the way.”
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at the Varsity level since 7th grade, Michael has won two Cape Coast Conference titles, qualified for the state meet five times, placed at the state meet four times, and been named an All County Wrestler three times. He has been a team Captain for three straight years. Reflecting in the difference that participation in athletics has made on his life, Michael said, “Sports have taught me it is important to always keep your composure and stay tough, even during the toughest of times.” I think everyone would agree that these are accomplished student athletes and fine young people. Just two of the many we are fortunate to have at Cocoa Beach.
MINUTEMEN MUSTER 5K RUN/WALK March 27 | 7:00 AM Start and end on the track at Cocoa Beach High School Course is through Country Club area neighborhood Benefits Get On Track to rebuild the track at CBHS For more information visit https://cbhsgetontrack.com Get On Track is a project to resurface the Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School track in cooperation with Cocoa Beach Kiwanis and Cocoa Beach Cross Country Booster Club. The track has deteriorated to the extent that it is a safety concern for our athletes. The current track is 7 lanes of ill repair asphalt with cracks, breaks, and a rough, uneven surface, conditions which lead to injury. It is no longer a regulation track suitable for meets. Restoration of our track will allow Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School to support the training needs of its athletes and host track meets.
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READER’S CO RN E R Greetings Cocoa Beach Residents: This year is moving forward fast! Hopefully, by the time you read this, we will have seen our last frigid days for 2021. This month’s reads consist of not your typical love story, a crime noir by one of our Cocoa Beach locals, and the story of our modern-day rock-et stars.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER: Christiana C. Succar, Ph.D.
In Five Years by Rebecca Serles. In what seems like a typical romance novel, the protagonist Dannie Kohan is on track to check all the perfect career, love, and life boxes. When she is thrown off-kilter by a premonition, a powerful, vivid love story ensues that reminds us that love comes from different places and our closest friends know us better than we think.
Walking with the Dead by Charles Domokos. This crime noir takes place in fast-paced L.A. and is the story of Charlie Tobias; a trained classical musician turned probate attorney. With the affable narrator and vivid imagery, the reader feels Charlie’s angst about making his billable hours each month while wondering who else will end up dead. The author’s use of language evokes the sights, sounds, and smells of L.A. as Charlie makes his way into the maze of the legal world of murder, deceit, and bribery. An engaging and humorous tale and a mustread for crime-junkies! The Space Barons by Christian Davenport. This nonfiction piece follows the lives of novice space enthusiasts Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. The author provides a narrative of their childhood dreams leading to crafting space rockets, the trials and tribulations of moving spaceflight away from government control into private industry, and the constant competition between two contemporaries for the race to interplanetary travel. These engaging stories provide a window into how dreams, hardwork, and perseverance can turn a pure love of something into reality. This month visit my blog to see what else I am reading, https://cod-caterpillar-mb4b.squarespace.com/work/studio-vega-hpj8c password: cocoabeach2021 and the latest updates on my reading life! Stay tuned for another local author featured in next month’s edition as well. Happy Reading, Christiana C. Succar, Ph.D. 10 | C O C OABE ACHE X PLORER .C OM
Jacquilyn Eusanio Exhibit at Studios of Cocoa Beach, March 2021
The Studios of Cocoa Beach continues its series of mini solo exhibitions with the work of painter Jacquilyn Eusanio. You can view the exhibition the entire month of March at the gallery, 165 Minuteman Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach. Jacquilyn Eusanio began painting as therapy while dealing with cancer. Having won that battle she continues to create works that showcase the vibrancy of life , focusing on the natural world which we too often take for granted. Her acrylic paintings, some as large as 4 by 6 feet, demand attention. Jacquilyn’s love of flowers produces meadows of windblown blooms filled with texture and bold colors. In contrast her water series paintings are cool and blue, inspired by her Cocoa Beach
locale. Her recent abstracts include subtle layers in silvery grays. The exhibition includes a varied selection of her work. The Studios of Cocoa Beach is a non-profit gallery, home to 35 local artists working in a variety of mediums. The Studios is open most days Wednesday through Sunday and Monday or Tuesday by appointment. Please visit, www.studiosofcocoabeach.org to confirm hours and for more information on all the Studios artists.
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children while they are away from their parents during the week, know firsthand of the weekend hunger problem. In Brevard County, the number of children in the free and reduced-price meal program exceeds 50%. Some elementary schools have 80% or more of their kids on the free and reduced-price meal program with many of them at risk of childhood hunger and malnutrition. The money raised during the month of March will go directly to the purchase and distribution of food for our local elementary school students right here in Brevard.
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Jersey Mike’s Subs Cocoa Beach was opened in early 2019 and has been making authentic New Jersey style submarine sandwiches since the original store opened in 1956 on the Jersey Shore. Fresh-baked bread, sandwiches grilled and sliced to order, with an authentic family deli feel. Throughout March, customers can make donations through the Jersey Mike’s mobile app or on site. On Day of Giving, Jersey Mike’s will offer free delivery through the Jersey Mike’s app. You may place orders online, over the phone at 321-866-1950, or in person at 5675 North Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach.
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75-PLUS BREVARD BUSINESSES OFFER REWARDS TO ACTIVE ‘LAGOON LOYAL’ PARTICIPANTS The Path to a Healthier Lagoon is Getting Clearer with LagoonLoyal.com The LagoonLoyal.com website and platform unites local residents and businesses who are joining forces to fulfill the vision of a cleaner, healthier lagoon. There are over 400 active Lagoon Loyal participants engaging in pollution reduction actions and being rewarded with discounts from over 75 participating local businesses.
excess nutrient pollution from entering the lagoon through storm drains, but the points can be instantly converted to a wide range of discounts at businesses throughout the county — including restaurants, retail, wellness facilities, recreation, and other everyday services. Each business creates their own discount and can change it at any time.”
How it works: 1. Brevard County residents create their free LagoonLoyal.com account 2. They complete lagoon-friendly actions to earn points 3. Then they swap points for local business discounts
There are currently 20 simple activities residents can complete again and again to earn points, ranging from choosing the right fertilizer, buying native plants, or attending a lagoon-centric event listed on the website such as oyster bagging or shoreline clean-ups. LagoonLoyal. com/actions lists the complete range of activities.
The Lagoon Loyal process is cyclical in nature and benefits everyone involved. Residents complete simple lagoonfriendly tasks and earn discounts; businesses get more foot traffic with Lagoon Loyal marketing; and the entire county enjoys progress towards a healthier lagoon. “It’s a win–win–win for everyone involved,” said Jamie Guth, strategic manager of the Lagoon Loyal program. “For example, a resident can upload a photo of their grass clippings blown back into their lawn after mowing and earn 10 Lagoon Loyal points. That simple action not only prevents
“There are hundreds of projects currently underway to save our lagoon, including wastewater treatment upgrades, septic upgrades, stormwater treatment, muck dredging, and oyster restoration to name a few. LagoonLoyal.com empowers residents to get involved to restore the lagoon sooner,” said Virginia Barker, Director of Brevard County Natural Resources. “Imagine the positive impact 250,000 households could have on the health of the lagoon this year by adopting a few basic actions and habits.”
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Writers Night - 7:30pm Trivia Tuesday - 7:30pm Ukulele Collective - 6:30pm Traditional Irish Music Session - 7pm Cahir O’Doherty - 7pm Cahir O’Doherty - 7pm Trivia Tuesday - 7:30pm Ukulele Collective - 6:30pm Traditional Irish Music Session - 7pm Brendan Nolan - 7pm Brendan Nolan - 7pm Trivia Tuesday - 7:30pm visit nolansirishpub.net for details Traditional Irish Music Session - 7pm Dave Birks - 7pm Damion Suomi - 7pm Trivia Tuesday - 7:30pm Ukulele Collective - 6:30pm Traditional Irish Music Session - 7pm JJ Smith - 7pm JJ Smith - 7pm Trivia Tuesday - 7:30pm Ukulele Collective - 6:30pm
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The Chief Cherry Quintet - 6pm Sybil Gage - 7pm Steve Kirsner & Friends - 6pm Ron Teixeira Trio - 7pm Jam Session - 7pm Char & The Goods - 6:30pm Sybil Gage - 7pm Steve Kirsner & Friends - 6pm Ron Teixeira Trio - 7pm Jam Session - 7pm Char & The Goods - 6:30pm Sybil Gage - 7pm Steve Kirsner & Friends - 6pm Ron Teixeira Trio - 7pm Jam Session - 7pm Char & The Goods - 6:30pm Sybil Gage - 7pm Steve Kirsner & Friends - 6pm Ron Teixeira Trio - 7pm Jam Session - 7pm Char & The Goods - 6:30pm
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Please come to The Cocoa Beach Women’s Club meeting on Thursday, March 4th at the Cocoa Beach Country Club at 3:30pm. Come, join our fantastic group of women!
Sasha Webster - 9pm Will Purdy - 9pm Open Jam w/ Andrew Rickman -9pm The Sound Machines - 9:30pm Crimson & Clover - 9pm Open Jam w/ Andrew Rickman -9pm Dominic St. Charles - 12pm Andrew Rickman & No Pressure Band - 3:30pm Damion Suomi - 8pm Moody Music - 9pm Miranda Realino - 10pm Open Jam w/ Andrew Rickman -9pm Adam Sean - 9pm Open Jam w/ Andrew Rickman -9pm The Single, Separated, Widowed and Divorced (SSWD) group will meet for lunch at Molly’s Seafood Shack, 1580 E. Merritt Island Cswy., M. I., on Friday, March 5 at noon. All are most welcome to join the group. For additional details, please call 502-299-8949.
SURFSIDE PLAYHOUSE | 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 “Communicating Doors” | March 5 - 21 This intricate time-traveling comic thriller by the British master of farcical comedy delighted London and New York audiences. A London sex specialist from the future stumbles into a murder plot that sends her, compliments of a unique set of hotel doors, traveling back in time.
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The Edwards Twins | March 27 - 28 Remember all the wonderful variety shows we all grew up on in the 70’s and 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time - The Edwards Twins! All your favorite legendary superstars come alive again in “An Evening With the Stars”. The Edwards Twins have been featured on such shows as The Tonight Show, The Today Show, Ellen, and more...and now they are coming to Surfside Playhouse!
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Coastal Market Merle Norman is your go-to boutique that offers skincare, make-up and gifts. We carry Brighton, Natural Life and much more, so stop in and see us. Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio Merritt Square Mall 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway Merritt Island, FL 32952 321-452-5770
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Leave the shore - and your cares behind and set sail for the Atlantic! Enjoy private catamaran sailing and sunset cruises at Sail Cocoa Beach.
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321-613-4663 25 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach
PITA PARADISE
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GARRA FISH SPA Let our Garra Rufa fish swim around your feet and provide a sensation that feels great, relaxes the body, and improves blood circulation while leaving you with an experience like nothing else.
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SUSAN’S BIRKENSTOCK PLUS 283 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., Cocoa Beach 321-799-9858 SINCE 1999
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A healthy Lebanese-Mediterranean restaurant. Our menu includes a large selection of appetizers, salads, meats and so much more. Pita Paradise is also vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free friendly. 321-784-4874 pitaparadisefl.com 225 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
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Rising Tide Tap & Table offers great food and 60 craft beers on tap. Now serving brunch on Sundays from 10am - 1pm BRING THIS AD IN TO RECEIVE A FREE MIMOSA WITH BRUNCH Limit 1 free Mimosa per brunch entree. Good through 6/1/2021
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