Florida Central Coast 2023-24

Restaurants

Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar

Opened in 1940, this waterfront 3-story spot offers seafood, burgers & a reggae bar with live music.

127 S Ocean Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

Phone: (386) 253-5224 | Web: oceandeck.com

Crush XI

Sharing plates of American & international fare, plus wines, cocktails & craft beer in a hip space.

923 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901

Phone: (321) 312-6067 | Web: crusheleven.com

The Tiny Turtle

Chill, mom-&-pop, window-serve joint with painted murals, a Caribbean fusion menu & outdoor seating.

249 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Phone: (321) 446-7361 | Web: thetinyturtle.com

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Sorrento’s Jr. Restaurant

Family-operated pizzeria turning out regular & deep-dish pies, plus hot sandwiches & Italian ices.

1341 Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

Crabby’s Oceanside

Sandwiches, seafood & drinks offered in a laid-back outlet with a patio & live entertainment.

451 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

Backwater

Rustic-chic breakfast & lunch outlet with in-table griddles for pancakes & all-day Southern suppers.

1904 Municipal Ln, Melbourne, FL 32901

Estampa Gaucha

Brazilian Steakhouse

Elegant locale for Brazilian meats sliced tableside, along with wine, happy hour & patio seating.

1700 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32904

Sandbar Sports Grill

Surfer-style sports tavern with multiple TVs, pub grub, drink deals & live music nightly.

4301 Ocean Beach Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Mangia & Bevi Pizzeria

Napoletana

Compact set-up with indoor & outdoor seating offering woodfired pizzas & salads with wines.

218 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Flavour Kitchen And Wine Bar

A menu featuring comfort fare, brunch, & a lively bar in a cozy space with modern interior details.

15 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Ember & Oak

Contemporary venue dishing up steaks, seafood, pastas & wine, plus live music & a courtyard lounge.

712 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901

SEP 23

2023 Space Coast Pride Festival + Parade

Join us for a vibrant and inclusive celebration of love and diversity at our Pride Festival & Parade! We’re planning our 2nd year in Historic Downtown Melbourne. The parade will kick off the day, crossing Strawbridge Ave and heading East on East New Haven Ave. Learn more at spacecoastpride.org.

Sep 30

Ormond Beach Live Original Music & Art Festival

Featuring more than 100 original music acts on 12 stages at the Rockefeller Gardens, The Casements and Fortunato Park. In addition, more than 70 artist and trade show booths, a youth art contest, food vendors, beer and wine garden and a kid zone will be available. Visit daytonabeach.com.

Oct 14

Music + Arts Expo

Don’t miss The Locals Mix(R) 2023 Music + Arts Expo. This spectacular series of events features an Original Music Competition, Live Painting, Local Artisan Vendors, Food Trucks, and explore the galleries at The Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach, Florida. Details at thelocalsmix.com.

OCT 19

The 31st Annual Biketoberfest®

Come experience the Southeast’s best motorcycle rally featuring motorcycle shows, custom bike builds and hundreds of the industry’s top vendors throughout Daytona Beach. Motorcycle enthusiasts come together during the four-day rally each year to enjoy beautiful Florida weather, live music, motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway. Learn more at daytonabeach.com

OCT 21

2nd Annual Not So Spooky HallowFest

We are back for our 2nd Annual Not So Spooky HallowFest. Crafters, Vendors, Artisans, Face Painting, Shines by the Sun Fairy Hair, Balloon

Renovations

to increase home value

Personalization: We all want to make our home unique to our own character. However, when it comes time to sell, buyers want to envision themselves in the home, which can be difficult if the entire home is personalized to you. Avoid any personalization that is difficult to undo and stick to a nice universal outlook that speaks to everyone.

Landscaping: Just like with personalizing, it’s best to keep it simple. Some home buyers may love how elaborate your landscaping may look, but most of the time they’re considering the cost of upkeep or the difficulty of maintaining that look. A clean lawn with curb appeal is the best first impression to give to potential buyers.

Closet Space: Some of us are minimalist and can do with a larger room by sacrificing closet space, but most potential buyers value the importance of storage. Remember, buyers want to see themselves living in the home, and a lack of closet space might send them looking elsewhere.

Bold Paint: Freshly painted rooms are a great way to brighten up your home. There’s nothing wrong with bringing a little color into your home but keep in mind that buyers may not favor the same colors you do. Stick to keeping the colors subtle with small accents and focus more on neutral tones to appeal to potential buyers.

Trendy Designs: Barn doors and patterned tiles may look great to some buyers, but avoid trendy designs that might be outdated when you decide to sell. No matter how tempting the latest home design trend may be, the classic look is always the safest bet.

DIY Projects: Projects that you build yourself are great, but only when they’re done professionally. This is important to potential buyers so make sure if you’re going to do your own home project, that you do it exceptionally well. This also applies to repairs, quick cover ups will only get you so far. These sort of projects can either increase or decrease the value of your home so make sure you know what you’re doing before proceeding.

Long-Term Necessities: When it comes to renovations, keep in mind that not every buyer needs a built in office desk, or a workshop, or anything that may seem like a great idea to you. Tread carefully when adding permanent fixtures, not all buyers have the same vision as you when it comes to changes made. Make sure your room structures allow the flexibility for potential buyers to make their own changes.

artist, Food Trucks, Kids Costume Parade at 1pm and More. Plus, a meet and greet with the Sanderson Sisters. Learn more at eventbrite.com

NOV 2

Volusia County Fair & Youth Show

The fair gives students an opportunity to showcase their talents while competing for awards while food, attractions, rides, and more are there for your entertainment and enjoyment! Learn more at volusiacountyfair.com.

Nov 3

Daytona Beach Festival Of Magic Convention

Magicians from around the world will descend onto the Daytona Beach Area on Nov. 4-6 for the 21st Annual Daytona Beach Festival of Magic Convention. Convention activities will be at The Shores Resort & Spa with two different evening shows taking place at the News-Journal Center. The Daytona Beach Festival of Magic Convention will include shows, dealers, lectures, workshops and stage and close-up contests at The Shores Resort & Spa. In addition, The News-Journal Center will host a pair of large stage shows. Details at daytonabeach.com.

NOV 18

Riverfest Seafood Festival

The third weekend in November is when we celebrate the coastal lifestyle and all things water at the 13th annual Riverfest Seafood Festival. Take a bite out of freshly caught fried fish; let the little ones participate in the annual kid fish clinic; sip on a craft beer as you sit and listen to live music, and more. There will be good food, great memories and riverfront fun — and the event is FREE and open to the public. Learn more at daytonabeach.com.

DEC 8

Holiday Boat Parade

Come join Cocoa Village Main Street for the largest charitable Holiday Boat Parade on the Space Coast on Friday, December 8th. Boat captains are encouraged to get creative and transform their vessels into magical

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

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SILVERSEA OCEANIA REGENT SEVEN SEAS

EVENTS 2024

winter wonderlands! If you want to compete for prizes in the categories below, make sure to pre-register and attend the Captain’s Meeting on December 5th at 6 PM, held at Time Out Sports Bar in Cocoa. Registered captains can look forward to live music, raffles, and a free drink ticket. This is an event you won’t want to miss! Learn more at visitcocoavillage.com.

DEC 9

Daytona Beach SantaCon 2023

Embrace the festive atmosphere as you hop from one venue to another, enjoying holiday-themed drinks, lively music, and the company of fellow Santas. From cozy bars serving crazy drinks, to lively nightclubs pulsating with cheerful beats, there is something for everyone at SantaCon 2023. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

FEB 3 2024

Cocoa Village Brewer’s Bash®

The Cocoa Village Brewer’s Bash®️ overlooks the beautiful Indian River and promises to see 75+ breweries participating in 2024. As always this is a family and pet-friendly, open event with 6 local food trucks offering a variety of delicious fare. Because this is an open event everyone is welcome! Tickets are only required for those who want to enjoy unlimited beer and cider sampling from 1 PM to 5 PM. Learn more at visitcocoavillage.com.

FEB 17 2024

Love is Love Pride Fest

Join DeLand Pride and celebrate the annual Love is Love Pride Festival. All are welcome, no cover! Pride marketplace, Live entertainment, youth activities, and more. Followed by live music at Cafe DaVinci! Learn more at delandpride.org.

MAR 2 2024

Grant Seafood Festival

Fresh seafood is what the Grant Seafood Festival is all about! Each booth is unique and steeped in tradition; many have several generations working

EATING THE PSYCHOLOGY

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

Control

weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

ConsumptionSome of us more than others realize that what we eat can effect how we feel such as eating too little or too much. We should be able to enjoy what we eat but also feel better when we do.

Eating healthy is a challenging task that many of us

strive to achieve but often fall short.

Influences -

Cultural, social, family, and economical factors may be a direct influence linked to our food and eating behaviors.

However, a more serious influence such as stress, boredom and anxiety can play a larger role as many of us eat as a coping mechanism. Although it can

sometimes help bring relief and ease feelings, it often leads to regret and build more negativity. Avoiding the problem with food will often create another problem with self-image when

suffering from weight gain or other negative affects caused by unhealthy eating. Weight ManagementHere are tips to help you manage your weight.

For starters, never skip a meal. By skipping a meal, you’re allowing yourself to become hungry later which can result in reckless binge eating. Be sure to plan your meals ahead of time and limit night time snacking. This will allow you to always be one step ahead of your weight by creating a routine. If you’re getting a craving between meals, try to exercise or find another way to distract yourself from food.

Eating Diary - This is a great tool to keep track of your eating habits. Record what food you eat and when you eat it. Also take note of how you feel after eating and if you were doing anything while eating such as using your phone or watching TV.

By recording your habits, you will be able to pinpoint which foods and activities to avoid. The diary can also assist you when you’re working with a dietitian to help you make the best decisions.

PFLAG MELBOURNE

PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies, and is committed to creating a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed.

PFLAGMELBOURNE.ORG

SUPPORT VOLUSIA

Support Volusia aims to unite local resources to create a powerful force for positive change by advocating for and supporting marginalized groups in our community. Our Member Organizations share a similar mission, to attract LGBTQ members and their allies to our community by nurturing professional and personal relationships and providing an active and positive force in Volusia County and beyond.

SUPPORTVOLUSIA.ORG

SPACE COAST PRIDE

Space Coast Pride, Inc. is the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender and Queer+ community organization for Brevard County, Florida and a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization. Its primary focus is to foster a sense of community among LGBTQ+ residents and to bridge the divide with our straight families, friends, neighbors and organizations.

GUIDESTAR.ORG

TWISTED ROOSTER

Jimit Kapadia’s vision for the bar included: offering a warm and sincere welcome to guests, being able to anticipate each guest’s needs continually throughout their time at Twisted Rooster, and to provide great service and a fantastic time, and always encourage their return. At Twisted Rooster we are committed to providing our guests with a high level of service and entertainment value. The people that come into our bar are considered guests rather than “customers” or “numbers”. And, as with guests in our home, we knock ourselves out to make them feel welcome. We welcome you to our party! TWISTEDROOSTERBAR.COM

EVENTS 2024

side by side using time honored recipes. Free admission, free parking, over 125 crafters exhibiting, live continuous entertainment, along with a vast menu of delicious seafood makes this a weekend no one wants to miss! Learn more at grantseafoodfestival.com.

APR 27 2024

38th Melbourne Art Festival

The Melbourne Art Festival is a fully Volunteer staffed, nationally recognized event, held each year on the fourth weekend of April at Wickham Park. The award-winning festival, which draws tens of thousands of art and music lovers from throughout Central Florida, is a vibrant family friendly event that promotes and encourages artistic endeavors, education and appreciation of the arts. Free admission, free parking and live entertainment throughout the weekend. Learn more at melbournearts.org.

MAY 9 2024

Welcome to Rockville 2024

Welcome to Rockville is Florida’s biggest rock festival and will once again transform Daytona International Speedway into the “World Center of Entertainment”. In 2023, this festival brought together a record 170,000 concertgoers for the four-day heavy metal festival that was staged in the Speedway’s infield. This is one festival that you won’t want to miss. Learn more at welcometorockville.com.

Jun TBD 2024

Daytona Pride Festival & Parade

The annual Pride Festival that celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ culture in Dayton. With live entertainment, vendors and of course food, you cannot miss this event! We encourage you to bring the whole family, and provide a section just for kids that includes activities for all ages! Learn more at daytonalocal.com.