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featuring 13 different sculptures that depict the rich history of Florida. Heavily detailed scenes, carved out of compressed sand, lead visitors through a sculpted journey through time. From prehistoric animals, to the landing of Ponce De Leon and on through present-day life, the visions and talents of eight different worldrenowned artists keep viewers amazed and ready to turn the next bend. After viewing these breathtaking pieces of time trapped in sand, some visitors were eager to share their comments. A group of excited students from

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The second annual Eat My Crust 5K run/walk figures to be bigger and better than its well-received predecessor. Mike Acosta, operating partner for Viera Pizza, which will put on the May 5 event, said he expects to have 750

registered runners, which would be 200 more than last year’s inaugural event. The race will feature the biggest 5K medal in Brevard County for overall and age group winners. Among the many free giveaways are an iPad4 and a bike. For children 8 and younger who don’t want to run the 5K, there will be

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a free Lil’ Pepperoni Run led by Viera Pizza mascot Joey Pepperoni. Proceeds from the event will go to support Viera High School’s athletic department. Last year, the school received a $9,000 donation. In addition, there will be the Great Golf Cart Charity Raffle, where the lucky winner will receive a Yamaha Drive golf cart valued at $6,500. The prize was donated by GolfCarts Unlimited, with the cart wrapped by Wrap Giants. The raffle is separate from the races with those proceeds going to benefit the Special Olympics of Brevard, Space Coast Early Steps and the Suntree-Viera Youth Football League. Tickets are $5 each, three for $10 or 20 for $50. Acosta is eager to give back to the Viera community that has helped support his business. “It was the right thing to do,” he said The cost of the event is $20 for those who pre-register before April 22 and $25 for those who register afterward. Registration forms are at Viera Pizza, or online at VieraPizza.com/EMC.htm. For those who love to eat post-race, the pizza buffet will be bigger this year, as well, Last year, people were actually able to take food home. There will also be bananas and muffins. Though he will not be running in this race, Acosta has become an avid runner the past three years. In fact, he and teammates Susie Meltzer, Dylan Knott, Josh Knowles, Brittany Streufert, David Schuermann, Matt McDougal and Randi Marshall finished third at the annual Corporate Challenge 5K last month. Acosta won the Male CEO division for the third straight year. With continued success, the Eat My Crust 5K is quickly becoming a Viera tradition. “We want to make it a community event and bring more people in to the Viera community,” Acosta said. “We want more people to see what we have to offer.” VV

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Suntree/Viera Area Association of Churches The free annual Day of Prayer event organized by the Suntree/Viera Association of Churches will be held at noon at the Brevard County Government Center in Viera. For more information on the noon event, call Paul Reese at 321-259-7200.

Space Coast Prayer Breakfast The inaugural Space Coast Prayer Breakfast will be held on Thursday, May 2 at the Holiday Inn-Viera Conference Center. This event, to be held on the National Day of Prayer, is an opportunity to join together with citizens from throughout Brevard County and across the nation as citizens share the 2013 common theme of Pray for America. This event is sponsored by the Space Coast Prayer Team, a group of business leaders, professionals, ministry and church leaders, civic and community leaders, who have been praying for Brevard County and, together with the office of Congressman Bill Posey, have come together to organize this countywide event. The Holiday Inn-Viera is located at 8298 North Wickham in Melbourne. The event is from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tickets for adults are $25 each and can be purchased at spacecoastprayerbreakfast.org. Contact Shannon Rose at 321-246-0862 for general information. VV OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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Viera Elks Lodge #2817 holds an annual golf classic to support its charitable outreach. The 13th Viera Elks Charity Golf Classic will be held April 27 at Baytree National Golf Links located at 8207 National Dr. in Melbourne, just off Wickham Road. The Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks was founded shortly after the Civil War and is dedicated to helping children and veterans. “The tournament raises money for our lodge and in turn our lodge distributes funds to the many different projects that come up during the year,” Chairperson Karen Renzi said. Registration for individuals is $60 and is $240 for four-person teams. Registration includes greens fees, use of a cart, practice range, snacks and lunch. “Our main goals are to support the Florida Elks Youth Camp and the Children’s Mobile Therapy Units,” Renzi said. The Elks maintain 21 vans that provide inhome physical therapy for children in need. “Elks also sponsor youth programs to include hoop and soccer shoots, fund scholarships and participate in the DARE program to promote drug awareness,” Renzi said. Additionally, Viera Elks have provided Christmas dinner food baskets for 22 families from Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. The Elks not only held a party for them at the lodge, but fulfilled every wish on the children’s lists. “We have shipped hundreds of packages to our troops overseas,” Renzi said. “We support the veterans from the Veterans of America program in Cocoa and we invite Brevard County veterans to the lodge several times throughout the year.”

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Smith takes over as first female VSLL president Pizza Gallery to form a youth equipment drive to help little league teams in the Dominican Republic. “On Opening Day … we ended up giving them more than 600 pieces of equipment,” Smith said. “It’s very exciting.” Holding events like that is just one more example of what both the kids and the community can get from being involved in little league. She

said, adding not only do kids learn about sportsmanship, they also learn the value of teamwork. “There are a lot of great things about little league,” Smith said. “They learn to respect authority. They learn patience. They learn how to be humble when things don’t go their way. They learn how to accept losing, and accept winning, in a good way. Sports

are a great thing.” Smith added that the sport could not succeed without volunteers. Parents are asked to volunteer to work one hour in the concession stand each season. In addition, there are 60 managers, 60 team moms, 11 people on an elected board and 20 on a regular board who all help make the VSLL go. VV

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The first female league president Cris Smith sees a lot of potential in this year’s Viera/Suntree Little League, which began playing last month. “There’s a lot of talent in our league, that’s for sure,” the new league president said. With 60 teams and more than 670 children participating, there is a lot of talent to choose from this season. Smith, who has two sons in the league — 7-yearold Cole and 10-year-old J.T. — believes the two divisions to really watch out for once the All-Star season rolls around are in the majors. “The team that I’m really

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Buy books by the bag full Every April, the Friends of the Suntree/Viera Library holds its spring book sale, which is a major fundraiser for the library. After months of gathering and sorting thousands of books, on Wednesday, April 24, Friends of the Library will participate in a members-only sale. The following day, Thursday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the sale opens to the public. On Friday, April 26, the sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Friends offer a Bag Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, the last day of the sale. This is an opportunity for book lovers to find tremendous bargains, knowing they are also supporting their local library. The Suntree/Viera Library is located at 902 Jordan Blass Dr., just off Wickham Road in Melbourne. For more information, call 321- 255-4404. VV

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What started out as a fringe, cultural entity in New York is now a dance company suitable for people of all ages. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is a great introduction to dance, according to Tory Dobrin, artistic director for the group.

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The all-male ballet group, known worldwide as the Trocks, will perform at the King Center on May 1. “The audience can expect lots of laughing and dancing. I think that’s quite enough for one evening, don’t you?” Dorbin said. The Trocks have been making audiences laugh since 1974. Appearing in more than 30 countries, the group has impressed audiences in 49 of the 50 states as experienced men dance en pointe. Their comedic talent complements and highlights their skill as ballet dancers. Dorbin, who started as a dancer with the Trocks in

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1980, said, “A new dancer might not know is it is a lot of fun, but it is. It’s interesting and challenging. Audience response is like nothing else!” The dancers are from the United States, Spain, South Africa, Italy, France, Colombia and Cuba. Many who were previously associated with prestigious ballet companies joined Trockadero because they enjoy performing in an nonconventional manner. “It’s like when you tell a good joke and everyone laughs. You can be a part

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of the intense good cheer,” Dorbin said. “By the time the audience reads the crazy bios, they are primed for laughing. Patrons come to laugh. They leave inspired by the technical dancing.” Dorbin said that he has heard patrons say, “I had no idea they are such good dancers,” at the end of a performance. The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts is located at 3865 N. Wickham Rd. in Melbourne. For more details, call 321242-2219. VV

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Viera East Ladies 9-Hole Golf invitational sham-rocks Vivian Kise and Mary King of Viera East Golf, and Patty Armor of Barefoot Bay Golf and Sally Lowers of the Majors Golf clubs had something to sing Irish songs over, after the Viera East Ladies 9-Hole Golf “Shamrock” invitational last month to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. They won first place for 2-Best Ball teams. Mary Ann Ollier and her committee arranged the golf event for 70 participants with the assistance of the Pro Shop and Mulligan’s Grill. A luncheon followed at the Residence Club, served by Mulligan’s Grill staff. Entertainment was provided by the VE “Singing Golfers,” with Sue Buttner at the piano. For more information or to join the Viera East Ladies 9-Hole Golf club, email Mary Ann Schon at maschon@cfl.rr.com. VV

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Homes still are being constructed, but there’s more to Viera than many residents realize. The Viera Company, a subsidiary of A. Duda and Sons, is making great efforts to eHomes still are being constructed, but there’s more to Viera than many residents realize. The Viera Company, a subsidiary of A. Duda and Sons, hopes its newly decorated Viera Discovery Center can leave its visitors a little more knowledgeable about the history of the area. The 9,224-square-foot building used to house the office of Viera Realty Inc., which has been relocated.

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We’re here to tell the story of the Duda family, and the community of Viera,’’ said general manager Karla-Mae Goodman. “There is great growth and activity coming, and the Discovery Center will play a key role in providing information and updates on these changes.” Goodman, who had worked for Viera Realty since 2009 in sales and marketing support, supervised more than 20 agents in her past role. Carmen Vastola and Ana Rhodes will guide visitors at the new facility. Their knowledge of the area’s agricultural past and its development into a fun place to live should be helpful to anyone considering a move to the area.

Part of Viera’s appeal has been its controlled growth and a positive relationship between its businesses and residents. “Whenever a new business joins the community, we help them establish their marketing,’’ said Judi John, the manager of community relations. “We also encourage them to get involved with our local schools and offer their support by forming partnerships.” John has worked with the company for the past 16 years. “I am so proud to work for a company that cares about their residents and community in a genuine way,’’ John said. “While most developers finish a project and move on, the Viera Company continues to strengthen bonds. It’s more than a development. It’s the Duda’s family legacy.” The group knows that future residents have many choices of where to live in Brevard County. “We really wanted to shift the emphasis from selling a home to selling a community,” said Stephanie Byrd, the marketing manager for the center. “Our goals are to educate and inform, by letting every visitor know why Viera should be their No. 1 choice for places to live.” Byrd, who joined the company in 2007, initially worked in community relations. Her internet savvy led to a move to marketing, where she has bolstered the company’s use of social media and websites. Joane Dowd brings more than 23 years of marketing and promotional experience to her new role as event planner. She is an independent contractor and the owner of BOF Incorporated. Dowd, who is a personal friend of the Duda family, already has shown the ability to organize five events in four days, including the VIP ribbon cutting and an open house event for the public. A future Spring Fling and a countywide Christmas Parade with floats are planned.

As plans to expand Viera continue, the team of professionals at the Discovery Center will continue to play a viable role in building strong relationships with existing and future residents. Stop by and visit the friendly staff. Learn about the history of Viera and the visions of one American family, the Dudas, that have become a reality for many. VV

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Elaine Scott Bridgman is a product of the product. The Merritt Island resident redesigned her own life after the death of her spouse, moving from insecurity to success on formerly threatened financial and emotional levels. Her new book, “How to be a Widow in Today’s World,” is a road map for others currently in the dark days of the journey. “The inability to function, and feeling stuck in a circle of despair, with or without grief, is a tragedy that is easily avoidable,” said Bridgman, host of an 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23 luncheon and seminar at the Holiday Inn Viera entitled, “Redesigning Your Life, and Guarding Your Own Self Interest.” The cost is $40 and includes lunch, an audiobook and seminar resource folder. To register for the luncheon seminar, call 321-720-4516. VV

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The Space Coast Amateur Championship at Duran Golf Club April 6 and 7 is expected to draw 100 of the best golfers of all ages to the Duran Golf Club, as well has hundreds of local spectators wanting to see the best for free. “It will feature some of the better college players as well as seniors and high schoolers. It’s our premier amateur event we have each year. People will recognize some of the past champions because they are pros,’’ said Duran PGA head golf professional Matt Morrison. The event, to be played over 36 holes, is open to the public. Amateurs of all skill levels are welcome to compete. The event will feature scratch flights, but handicap flights and a Senior Division are available as well. “We had 75 last year and we want it to grow to 100 or more so we are not going to cut it off,” he said. Those past champions include: 2012, Christian Westhorpe; 2011, Justin Kalanquin; 2010, Joey Latowski; 2009, Kevin Altenhof; 2008, Kyle Westhorpe; 2007, David Johnson; and 2006, Steven Taylor. The cost is $125, which is all inclusive for both days, including golf cart, range balls and lunch both days. Duran Golf Club in Viera is described as being “generous off the tee box” but makes up the difference in other ways, Morrison said. “It’s actually quite wide off the tee. The thing that makes this course tough is that the wind always seems to be blowing here. There’s nothing to protect it, and the greens are very undulating and have a lot of slope to them. The combination of the wind and the greens really are the teeth of the course,’’ he said. The final three holes are considered some of the toughest final stretches of any course in the area, he said. “It’s a real tough test coming down to the end,’’ he said. Duran Golf Club is located at 7032 Stadium Parkway. Special practice round pricing is available. To book practice round times or for more information, visit the website durangolf.com or call the golf shop at 321-504-7776. VV

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SPORTS Holy Trinity tennis programs built for present, future By Carl Kotala

The present and the future look good for Holy Trinityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boys and girls tennis programs. The boys team was off to a 10-2 start and working toward a potential district championship, while the girls team was 5-5 and budding with potential. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we have a very deep team, because positions one through five all are good, solid players,â&#x20AC;? junior Hannah Shuman said of the girls team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we have good teamwork on doubles.â&#x20AC;? Eighth-grader Savannah Kutryb is the girls No.1 player, followed by Shuman, senior Megan Bernier, sophomore Ravenel Rudd and sophomore Katie Merlin. Head coach Lorie Heinlin said she has a young team, but the players have been improving and the Tigers are hoping to reach the district finals this season. St. Edwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Vero Beach is the district favorite. Rudd, whose twin sister, Remy, is also on the team, also sees room for plenty of growth. She said her mental approach to the game has improved greatly this season. If the rest of the Tigers can continue to improve, they will definitely be a team to contend with down the road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can definitely tell the girls are improving throughout the year. Some of the girls that came out this year for the first time have never played tennis before,â&#x20AC;? Shuman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, they really know how to play the game, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having a great time. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited for next year, because if they keep practicing, they can be really good.â&#x20AC;? With only two seniors in its starting five, the Holy Trinity boys wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be fading away anytime soon, either.

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Twin sisters Remy, left, and Ravenel Rudd are key members on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holy Trinity girls tennis team. The Tigers were off to a 5-5 start and looking to do well at the district tournament.

One of those seniors is No. 1 player Chris Suchoski, who is followed in the ladder by Matt Allison, eighth-grader Egan Kattenberg, senior Tanner Crouch, Nick Kieter and doubles specialist Spencer Sperando â&#x20AC;&#x153;My No. 1 and No. 2 guys are just about interchangeable,â&#x20AC;? Tigers coach Mark Harrison said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chris can hold his own with anyone.â&#x20AC;? In fact, Suchoski, a baseliner, had lost only three matches this season, which is quite a feat since he is playing against everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best in every match. Allison and Kieter, meanwhile, had each lost just once this season. So not only are the Tigers deep, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re obviously very talented as well. After a string of secondplace finishes in the district, the Tigers are hoping this is their year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Absolutely,â&#x20AC;? Harrison said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have the right team to win districts, for sure.â&#x20AC;? VV

Viera High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletic director Chris Gallagher is always looking for kids who fit the mold for a particular sport and encouraging them to try out. Come the fall â&#x20AC;Ś it might not be as easy. In its effort to help erase a $30 million budget deficit, the Brevard County School Board has approved a plan that will charge student-athletes a fee to participate in sports starting this fall. Brevard County athletes will be charged $100 to play one sport. If they choose to play two sports, it would be another $50. There would be no charge to play a third sport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to affect participation rates, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no question about it,â&#x20AC;? Gallagher said. Students who might be interested in undertaking a new sport, or are perhaps trying to make a decision between going out for a team or going out and getting a job may be pushed away from athletics. Then, of course, there are the families who are VIERA VOICE Carl Kotala already financially strapped as it is and may not be able to afford to let their kids play, even though there Viera High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletic director, Chris Gallagher, has a vision for the Hawks will be a reduced fee for disadvantaged students. athletics program that may falter under the The general consensus is that the areas which new budget. could be most affected are the smaller sports like bowling and cross country, and girls sports, where it can be harder for teams to fill out a full roster without a little on-campus recruiting. Will that be as easy to do under the new policy? Only time will tell. Vieraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation rates for varsity female athletes in 2012-13 are actually up compared to last year. In 2011-12, there were 272 male athletes and 187 females playing varsity sports. This year, there are 261 males and 195 females. For athletes with college athletic aspirations, the money may just be another price to pay. And with the feeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which Gallagher said will help pay for coaching supplements, not expected to go anywhere soon, it could become â&#x20AC;Ś well, normal in a couple of years. It will be interesting to see, however, what kind of effect pay-to-play has on Brevard County sports come fall. VV ' ' # ' &' %( $! "' ')

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VARSITY BASEBALL * District game All Games at 7 p.m., unless noted April 4 – Astronaut, 6 p.m. April 6 – vs. Timber Creek at Space Coast Stadium April 9 – at Eau Gallie, 6 p.m. April 10 – vs. New Smyrna Beach at Space Coast Stadium April 12 – at New Smyrna Beach April 18 – vs. Rockledge at Space Coast Stadium April 19 – vs. Vero Beach at Space Coast Stadium April 24 – District semifinals at New Smyrna Beach April 26 – District championship game at New Smyrna Beach, TBA

VARSITY TRACK April 4 – Cape Coast Conference meet at Astronaut, TBA April 11 – at Eau Gallie, 4 p.m. April 17 – District meet at Lake Brantley High, Noon April 25 – Regional meet at Flagler Palm Coast, Noon

VARSITY BOYS LACROSSE VARSITY SOFTBALL April 3 – Merritt Island, 7 p.m. * District game April 16 – District Semifinals, All games at 7 p.m., unless noted 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. April 2 – Toledo Central April 18 – District Finals, 7 p.m. April 4 – Merritt Island April 23 – FHSAA Finals, first-round April 9 – at Harmony play-in-game, TBA, 7 p.m. April 10 – at Cocoa Beach April 26 – FHSAA Finals, second- April 12 – at Astronaut round play-in-game, April 13 – District semifinals at Viera TBA, 7 p.m. April 18 – District finals at Viera April 30 – FHSAA Finals, third- April 23 – Class 7A regional round play-in-game, quarterfinals, TBA, TBA, 7 p.m. 4 or 7 p.m. JUNIOR VARSITY LACROSSE April 26 – Class 7A regional semifinals, TBA, 4 or 7 p.m. April 3 – Merritt Island, 5:30 p.m. April 30 – Class 7A regional finals, TBA, 4 or 7 p.m. VARSITY GIRLS LACROSSE * District game VARSITY BOYS TENNIS All games at 7 p.m., unless noted April 1 – District tournament at April 1 – Merritt Island Fort Pierce Central, 9 a.m. April 4 – West Shore April 9-11 – Class 4A regional April 5 – Satellite, 6 p.m. tournament, TBA April 11 – at West Orange, 7:30 p.m. April 15-19 – Class 4A State JUNIOR VARSITY tournament at Sanlando Park (Altamonte Springs), All games at 5:15 p.m., unless noted April 1 – Merritt Island TBA April 2 – at Cocoa Beach, 5:30 p.m. April 4 – West Shore, 5 p.m. April 6 – Satellite, 5:15 p.m.

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HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL ACADEMY 2013 Sports Schedule VARSITY BASEBALL * District game April 3 – John Carroll, 4:30 p.m.* April 5 – at Cocoa Beach, 6 p.m. April 8 – at Space Coast, 6 p.m. April 10 – at Florida Air, 6 p.m. April 15 – Space Coast, 4:30 p.m. April 16 – Satellite, 4:30 p.m. April 22 – District Semifinals, TBA April 25 – District Finals at John Carroll, 6 p.m. VARSITY SOFTBALL * District game All games at 4 p.m., unless noted April 2 – Master’s Academy of Vero, 4:30 p.m. April 8 – Covenant Christian April 9 – at Trinity Prep, 4:15 p.m. April 12 – at Rockledge, 6 p.m. April 13 – Merritt Island Christian, Noon April 16 – at District Semifinals April 18 – District Finals at MCC

VARSITY BOYS TENNIS April 1 – District tournament begins at Merritt Island Christian, 8:30 a.m. April 9-11 – Class 1A Regional tournament, TBA April 15-17 – Class 1A State a Championship; Team competition at Red Bug Lake Park (Casselberry); Individual competition at Sylvan Lake Park (Sanford) VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS April 1 – District tournament begins at Merritt Island Christian, 8:30 a.m. April 9-11 – Class 1A Regional tournament, TBA April 15-17 – Class 1A state

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Winning a fourth consecutive district championship is certainly on the Viera High girls tennis team’s to-do list. But this time, the Hawks don’t want to stop there. “We’re definitely really motivated,” junior Tori Pinchera said. “Last year was the third year in a row we went to the regional finals and lost, so it’s one of those things, especially for the seniors (where) it’s a huge driving force for them. “They really want to go far. And we want to help them get there.” Viera’s boys have high hopes, too, of bringing home a district championship. The Hawks also have a new coach to help get them there in Ryan Bauman, who has been impressed with the way his kids have been able to adapt not only on, but off the court. “We’ve had great mental toughness, for the most part, from the team,” Bauman said. “They’ve really been able to stick out the losses and come back. They’ve been very good at doing that. “I’m pleased at that. You don’t find that very often at a high school level.” Pinchera, who plays No. 3 singles for the Hawks, is part of an experienced top five that all played last season, though their order of play is different. Senior Katie Roslonowski is playing No. 1, with senior Dana Hatchett

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As demonstrated by their 21-0 victory over West Shore last month, the Holy Trinity boys lacrosse team knows how to find the back of the net. “Our strength has to be offense,” junior midfielder Michael Leary said. “Our defense is getting better, improving every game. We just like putting goals in the net.” The Tigers, who were off to a 6-2 start, know how to spread the wealth, too, with five players having scored at least 10 goals. Junior Charles Barger led the way with 25 goals, one ahead of senior Victor Rahner, who had 24. Senior Sean Carroll was next with 18, followed by Leary with 14 and junior Trey Ville

with 10. Holy Trinity was also getting some outstanding play from senior defender Casey Nierenberg. “For the most part, we’re getting better,” Tigers coach Mike Leary said. “We had a little bit of a slow start, but we’ve had four wins in a row, pretty big wins. The next two weeks are pretty crucial … we’re really getting to the heart of our district schedule.” In addition to their potent offense, the Tigers have something else going their way: They returned all of their players from last season. “Last year was the first year the school has ever made the playoffs, and had a winning record,” Michael Leary said. “It motivates us to get better every year. This

year, we just want to make it a step further, district championship.” Being able to talk about a district championship is quite a leap for a program that went 7-46 in its first five years before Leary took over. After getting off to a slow start, which included a loss to district favorite Melbourne Central Catholic, the Tigers have really turned things around. If they can play up to their potential, who knows how far they’ll go. “I think we have the ability to compete for a district championship,” the coach said. “What we did in the past, in the games we lost, we threw the ball away and missed opportunities. If we don’t do that (we have a chance).” VV

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Quest students launch Pets in Peril By LindA WiGGinS

The National Honor Society students at Quest Elementary launched a project to help “Pets in Peril” served by Suntree-Viera Pet Rescue, and collected food, treats, toys, and blankets to comfort animals awaiting a forever family of their very own.

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Jordyn Rennemann, Kenzie Rennemann and Jerry Meyers collect food, toys and blankets for “Pets in Peril” at SuntreeViera Pet Rescue.

“We felt we had a positive impact in our local community helping Suntree/ Viera Pet Rescue,” said Jerry Meyers, who along with Jordyn Rennemann and Kenzie Rennemann are the student officers of the Quest NHS. Four main purposes have guided chapters of NHS from its official

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beginning in 1921: To create enthusiasm for scholarship — or learning — to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership and to develop character in the students. “This project really accomplished all of that for the students,” said Katie Caruso, who along with Lisa Barnes are Quest NHS advisors. “This is the second year they have done this project, and they overwhelmingly chose to do it again because it is so fulfilling on so many levels.” The donation was really heart-felt, according to Melinda Buschor, SVPR president. “It so moving to see how hard they worked,” Buschor said as she hand-fed an abandoned, hungry kitten from a bottle. It is the start of spring kitten season, and the agency counts on donors and volunteers to share the load. “Perhaps even more important, it is great for the students to get exposure to pets in need of a home, because they come from homes that are perfect for pets in need,” she added. “Obviously we hope for love to bloom so they will rescue a pet, and the pet will rescue the student right back by listening to their deepest secrets without judging.” SVPR has placed more than 9,000 animals in forever homes. For more information, go to svpr. rescuegroups.org .VV

Five Popular Dog Breeds for Families BY ERIN L. CORIS, D.V.M. iSLAnd AnimAL HoSPitAL At ViERA

Dogs bring such joy to our lives, and quickly become important family members. So when choosing a dog, it is important to find the perfect match for you and your family. Considering your lifestyle, activity level and yard space when researching breeds can help you to determine the breed that is right for you. While there are many breeds that can be wonderful family dogs, here are a list of five favorite family dogs to aid you in your search. The most popular dog breed and family dog in the United States is the Labrador Retriever. Year after year it ranks at the top of the most popular dog breed list by the American Kennel Club, and there are many reasons for this. Labs are gentle, intelligent, even-tempered and trainable. These qualities make the Lab reliable, trustworthy

Due to their body structure, m snort and snore regularly, wh can add to their personality a your family’s enjoyment of th but is a good reason to maint an appropriate body weight. No family-friendly dog bree would be complete without th Golden Retriever. This reliabl friendly dog is very popular with families, and for good reason. The Golden Retriever athletic, trainable and energe This makes it a perfect fit for an active family with children who love to play. As with the Lab, you can expect constant shedding with this breed. Th is one of the reasons that Gold and Lab crosses have become so popular. In recent years, Golden-Poodle crosses, also known as Goldendoodles, and Labrador-Poodle crosses, also known as Labradoodles, have become very popular. The go with these crosses is to achiev the temperament and activity levels of the Golden and Labr Retrievers with the intelligen and non-shedding of the Pood For families that prefer a smaller breed dog, a Papillon be a wonderful companion do These dogs are intelligent, ha elegant and devoted. They cr attention and affection, so the make wonderful dogs for tho who want a constant compan in a small package. But don’t mistake their small package f lack of energy or personality. These dogs are great in agility do need activity as a release f their energy. Although Papillo are generally good with kids, they may not be a good choic for families with small childre Please contact: Due to their size, they are eas Cindy with Friends for Animals injured if they fall, are droppe Sanctuary for more information or stepped on and thus may b 321-259-9627 (FFAs) friends4animalssanctuary@yahoo.com better with older children. or visit our website at www.friends4animalssanctuary.org to fill out an adoption application! dogs around children and the elderly. They enjoy being an active member of the family and are one of the more versatile dog breeds. This is why so many Labs are used as service dogs, for search and rescue, and as therapy dogs. Because of the Lab’s hair coat, you can expect constant shedding and may want to invest in a good dog brush, but grooming is not necessary. If you are looking for a small dog with a big personality, a Pug may be the dog for you. These dogs are playful, outgoing, happy and affectionate. They are wonderful companion dogs that enjoy laying in your lap or curling up next to you in bed. Although they are considered low-activity, they still need a daily walk and can be rather loud while sleeping.

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your family, this list may be a guideline to help you get started looking at breeds. There are many other breeds that make excellent family pets, this article is limited to just a few. The important thing to remember when deciding which breed is right for you, is to research the breed and become educated in the one that fits your lifestyle, activity level and space. The majority of clients I see that are unhappy with their choice, are people that weren’t aware of the breed disposition, temperament and activity level, because they didn’t research the breed. All breeds have common health concerns that you should consider. Talking to your veterinarian can help you become educated about those health concerns and what you can do to prevent or treat them. So be prepared, and look forward to a long a happy relationship with a perfect pet for you. VV

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Suntree Country Club was the spectacular setting on Friday, March 1 for what was billed as the dinner auction to benefit St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community Church’s building fund for a new church building. The fundraising for the new building will be an ongoing project for the priest, the Rev. R. Bradley Beaupré, and associate pastor, the Rev. John Britto Anthony, over the next several years as they face the challenge of raising funds for the new building which could cost nearly $10 million. The current church, located

at 5655 Stadium Parkway, Viera, will be utilized as the Parish Life Center. Chairpersons for this gala evening were Ernie and Tina Euler. Under their direction, numerous committees were established to put together an evening to remember for nearly 185 parishioners and guests. An opening poolside cocktail reception was held in conjunction with a silent auction of numerous items donated by more than 75 individuals and businesses, while The Daniel Jordan Jazz Quartet provided entertainment. After dinner, the live auction was conducted by auctioneer Rick Ninko. The evening concluded with dancing

to the music of Manfred Dreilich. The live auction consisted of 13 special items, including trips to New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, a gourmet dinner prepared by Beaupré, other dinners and trips, an amethyst and diamond pendant and a 1986 Boston Celtics NBA championship autographed basketball signed by the entire team. The trip to North Carolina, billed as Life Above the Clouds at Mountain Air Country Club at Burnsville, N.C., brought in the most money for one item at $3,250. The autographed basketball garnered $2,900. VV

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Some school festivals hope to draw from near and far, with fundraising for unbudgeted educational tools the prize in mind. Manatee Elementary School’s annual carnival, held last month, is more like a family reunion. “The carnival is free for all Manatee families and it is a night for us all to come together as a community and celebrate our Manatee family,” said media specialist and librarian Tricia Kuhblank, who runs the event with the school book fair. “It is one of the free events Manatee has for their families, like the Harvest Hoe Down, Family Wellness Night and the Ice Cream Social. It encourages parents and other family members to play active roles in the child’s education, which studies show is very important. Plus, it’s a lot of fun.” Included in festivities is a book parade. Students decorate bulletin boards outside of their classrooms with their favorite book titles and everyone is encouraged to walk in the book parade and vote for their favorites. Among the most popular of the games in the free carnival is a twist on the dunking booth. Key disciplinary figures

dress up as a clown and students wait in long lines to soak a sponge with water and toss it at the clown for a direct face plant, while the clown in turn soaks the tosser with a water blaster. Not surprisingly, Principal Carl Brown in a favorite target, followed by long-time Manatee office fixture Ruth McCleeary and first-grade teacher Dana DeSantis. “The students loved getting teased and egged on by the clown,” Kuhblank said. “It’s the one time they get to take their revenge on the folks who have the power to give detention, late slips and homework assignments.” VV

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Students, teachers remember Dr. Seuss on special day By Linda Wiggins

Students at Quest, Manatee, Williams and Suntree elementary schools took part in the March 1 Dr. Seuss Day that has swept the nation in support of childhood reading. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born March 2, 1904, and grew into the most recognized children’s author by his pen name. Dr. Seuss changed the landscape of children’s books with his controlledvocabulary tales of an antic cat (The Cat in the Hat), colorful meals (Green Eggs and Ham), and dozens of other zany tales. When Dr. Seuss set out to write The Cat in the Hat, he wanted to write a story that used simple, mostly monosyllabic words that readers could readily comprehend. His use of the patterned, rhyming text in anapestic meter has become the foundation for many controlled-vocabulary texts for young readers. A typical activity for Dr. Seuss Day, also called Reading Across America, includes sharing The Cat in the Hat and some other patterned books with students, dividing the class into groups and asking them to brainstorm sets of words which rhyme with snake, for example. Then, once the lists are compiled, students can create a story about the snake and its adventures, perhaps The Snake in the Cake. These stories can also be illustrated. There are also reading marathons, read-alongs, read alouds and games created by individual media directors. In every case, a big thrill for students is to dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character and see their teachers and school staffers

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Manatee Elementary School media specialist Tricia Kuhblank, dressed as the Cat in the Hat, organized the Dr. Seuss Day at the school.

do the same. “The students really look forward to this day and it gets them so excited about reading,” said Williams Elementary School spokesperson Jeaniey Geremia. While parents are not typically a large part of the day unless they are school volunteers, they get their turn in the evening. “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child,” promises the seussville.com website, as it encourages parents to read to their children on the evening of Geisel’s birthday, this year falling on a Saturday. All of the events are sponsored by the National Education Association. While most children and adults recognize Geisel’s illustrated characters in books, animated features and even Broadway plays based on his children’s books, many of his fans are unaware of his other works targeted toward adults. He penned editorial cartoons mocking Hitler, Mussolini and Hirohito, urging the United States to enter World War II against them, even classifying all

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Manatee Elementary School first grader Chloe Guettler sports the high hair of her favorite character on Dr. Seuss Day.

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Students to gain street hockey smarts

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Tim’s Kids special team first formed in 2011, after years of planning and the investment of Viera resident Tim Szymula’s life insurance in forming the foundation. By Linda Wiggins

Williams Elementary School received a donation of street hockey equipment from the local Tim’s Kids foundation. The foundation was formed by the Viera family of a current student at the school, Sophia Szymula, set up to honor her late father who wanted to give kids a taste of the sport regardless of income or ability. Former Williams student and brother to Sophia, hockey athlete Nick Szymula will come to the school this month and bring some of his hockey mates to teach children the sport during their physical education period. Donated hockey equipment includes enough for 30 players on a 50-foot by 30-foot field. “The Tim’s Kids program is the legacy of Tim Szymula, a hockey dad who, prior to his passing in 2007, communicated his desire to see the sport that meant so much to him and his family made accessible to all kids regardless of stature or ability,” said Williams spokesperson Jeaniey Geremia. Szymula ultimately died of cancer, and in the event it was terminal ― and especially when he learned it would be ― he worked to design the program and asked his wife to donate a portion of this life insurance to launch the foundation. August 5, 2011, marked the successful completion of the inaugural session of the Tim’s Kids special ice hockey program for kids with cognitive disabilities. Children

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Viera resident Tim Szymula’s last dying wish was to form Tim’s Kids foundation, which recently donated street hockey equipment to Williams Elementary School.

with varying degrees of autism and other differences gain improved hand-eye coordination, social skills and overall physical fitness. The next Tim’s Kids special program begins its next session this fall. Children of families of any income level can learn hockey for free, and without having to pay for expensive hockey equipment such as skates, pads and other equipment. The activities take place at Space Coast Iceplex in Rockledge. “Our small army of volunteers have brought the unique experience of the sport to a group of kids that otherwise would not have the opportunity, said Tim’s Kids’ spokesperson Gary O’Neil, “which has always been the mission statement for Tim’s Kids.” For more information or to enroll a child in a program or volunteer, contact O’Neil at oneil@timskids.org. VV

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Questfest fills gap in ed needs By Linda Wiggins

Joanie Heissenbuttel puts in a good day’s work. Trouble is, she gets no paycheck come Friday afternoons. She doesn’t mind, because the pay for her efforts comes in the form of making the community a better place, one student at a time. The parent volunteer and PTO president at Quest o Elementary School invites others who work for actual dollars to come spend them at the Friday, April 26 Quest Fest. Proceeds pay for equipment, technology, field trips and supplies not provided in today’s thin education budgets.

“Quest Fest is our biggest PTO fundraiser each year,” Heissenbuttel said. “We have the reputation for being an extraordinarily excellent school, and spending a reasonable amount of money having an exceptionally fun time is part of how we accomplish that.” One of the reasons families and community supporters put their money where their school is, is that they have strong ties to the school, according to Heissenbuttel. Quest Fest nurtures such ties. “Our hope is to bring the community together for a fun time with friends and family in the school setting to see how great the school

is and why what we do has such an important impact on our children,” she said. “You can see all the great projects and campaigns decorating all the walls, and other great displays. “It makes people want to invest even more deeply, while at the same time creating more of a family atmosphere, where members care about fellow family members.” The PTO’s goal is to get as much of the food and goods donated and provide them for sale at no more of a cost than a family would ordinarily pay for a good time. “We offer loads of fun at a cost that does not break the bank,” Heissenbuttel said. New this year is a chance for four one-day Park Hopper passes donated from Walt Disney World, co-sponsored by the Brevard Schools Foundation and the PTO. For more information on Quest Fest or to purchase

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It was the job interview â&#x20AC;Ś before the real job interview. And for the juniors in Sandy Spenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Viera High School Business & Finance academy, it gave them the kind of insight others in their situation could only wish for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been on interviews before, and I was scared because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never had one,â&#x20AC;? Dalton Wiedman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I had had this before, it would have made a huge difference in how my personal demeanor was.â&#x20AC;? Wiedman and other academy members presented their resumes to, and had face-to-face mock interview with local business members last month. This month, they will have another interview and 15 of the 40 members will be selected for a compensated summer internship. In addition to getting feedback on their resumes,

the students also received a summary of their interview with remarks on where they were strong, where they need to improve and even what skills they may be lacking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It said I was good at having a conversation,â&#x20AC;? student Kendall Anderson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I looked her in the eye, and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look very intimidated. Also, she liked the way I formatted my resume. It was put together well.â&#x20AC;? Catherine Bowen said she expected to feel very intimidated during her interview, but that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn out to be the case. In fact, if there seemed to be one consensus among the students itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that they will be much more relaxed this month when they sit down again for their real interviews. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also be better prepared for questions they will likely be asked. Being in the academy has not only helped the students

become Microsoft certified and learn how to build a proper resume, it has also eased the nervousness associated with public speaking. As sophomores, they did a â&#x20AC;&#x153;hundred-year projectâ&#x20AC;? in which they not only researched a company that has been around for 100 years, but had to give a power-point presentation in front of the entire academy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once you do that (project), thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no more fear,â&#x20AC;? Anderson said. That is certainly the case for classmate Kate Callinan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to have big stage fright,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to never want to speak in front of people, but then last year we did this huge project and I think that helped. I think it all ties into the interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It helped with public speaking skills and being able to answer questions on the spot.â&#x20AC;? VV

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Draper’s ‘Panic’ mesmerizes students at DeLaura Middle School by Darrell Woehler

f you want someone that has a super resume on a national level, can relate to middle school students like Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, and has published books of all types for children, then Sharon M. Draper is your lady. It was designated as a booksigning tour for her latest book, her 30th, “Panic”, but it turned into much more than that. In the second of her presentations, she seemed to take the stage by storm in front of DeLaura Middle School students on Friday, March 8 at Satellite High School auditorium. Earlier, she had given a similar presentation to Satellite High School students. Through the efforts of Gina Clark of the District Media Resource Center and Sarah

Aloise, the media specialist for Satellite High School, they were able to arrange for this award –winning author to visit their school. Sharon Draper lives in Cincinnati, Ohio and has family in Florida. The book tour is being facilitated by Books’ N More and, according to Dan Stewart, their agent, there is no more personable author, or person than Draper. She has written numerous children’s books, including one set here in Florida, about a hurricane, called “The Birthday Storm”. Her book chapters are generally short in length, but she is able to grab the reader’s attention, as she can during her presentation, which she enthusiastically demonstrated during her visit with DeLaura Middle School

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Student response was tremendous.

students. The book “Panic” is about what happens when a young girl lets her guard down for just a moment and is taken to a place “you don’t want to go”. Draper calls her work “realistic fiction”, sort of on VIERA VOICE Darrell Woehler the creepy side, and things Some of the Viera area students attending DeLaura, with Sharon Draper, that could happen to innocent from left: Daniela Mordas, Annabella Parker, Ms. Draper, Sean Richardson, Adam Gould and Blake Guisewite. young girls and boys. VV

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PHYSICIANS & MEDICAL Brevard Heart & Vascular Institute 321-775-1319 Deuk Spine Institute 321-751-3389 Dr. Frederick Ho, Ophthalmologist 321-757-7272 Heart & Sol, OB/GYN 321-768-7677 Reflections OB/GYN 321-610-895 Suntree Internal Medicine 321-259-9500 Suntree Medical Centre 321-253-2169 PIANO Dr. Judith Siegel

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POOL SERVICE First Class Pool Service 321-794-7665 Private SCHOOLS Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy 321-723-8323 Viera Charter School 321-541-1434 REALTORS/REAL ESTATE Ellingson Properties 321-752-1950 Michael Gaich Company 321-453-4200 x:260 Pruitt Real Estate 321-255-1018 RE/MAX 2000, George Bovell 321-412-7669 Re/Max Elite, Joy Frankel 321-446-5826 Viera Realty 321-254-4800 Viera Realty, Deb Tomczak 321-604-8479 RESTAURANTS Hop Bo 321-338-4052 Niki’s Restaurant 321-255-0817 Palm Shores Riverview Bistro 321-752-5222 Puzino’s Pizza 321-345-4898 RendezVous Restaurant & Lounge 321-255-0077 Tandoor Restaurant 321-622-6990 Viera Pizza 321-636-7696 Viera Pizza, Eastside 321-632-0100 Roofers Mike Willis Roofing & Construction 321-254-7176 55+ Living/RETIREMENT Grand Villa 321-328-8125 The Brennity 321-253-7440 Skin Care A Perfect Complexion 321-604-1333 Central Florida Laser 321-298-2109 Premier Medical Asthetics 321-608-8160 STORAGE Viera Storage

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Dr. Mark Sargent opened Reflections OB/GYN in the heart of Viera four years ago with the intention of offering his patients a boutique like setting and extraordinary care commensurate with the upscale community of Suntree /Viera. As the only full time OB/ GYN in Viera, he has done that and more, and the women whom he treats have become part of the Reflections family. When a patient enters the reception area, they are greeted by name. The care they receive is very focused and Sargent and his staff make sure they receive the special treatment they deserve. This treatment ranges from specially warmed gowns and booties to wear to the longer appointment time the doctor schedules for every patient. Reflections OB/GYN is an independent solo practice. This means it is not a part of the corporate medicine practices that are limiting patient choice and treating patients like numbers. Sargent can devote more time to each and every one of his patients, and if needed refer them to the best doctors or facilities, not just to the ones that the corporation had financial ties to. Sargent feels this is important in order to assure the patient that she is the most important person in his office at that time, and that she will always be offered the best care available. “We offer the elements of a boutique practice without the charges,” Sargent said. Minimally invasive procedures are Sargent’s

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Dr. Mark Sargent specializes in the latest da Vinci robotic surgery.

specialty. Many procedures that once required hospitalization can now be done in the office. This gives patients the benefits of lower costs and quicker recovery times. If surgery is required, Sargent is one of the few OB/GYNs in the area that specializes in the latest da Vinci robotic surgery. As a former military physician, Sargent spent years practicing OB/ GYN prior to becoming an independent physician. Married to Tamara for 27 years, he and his wife have two daughters, ages 22 and 24. Tamara proudly tells a story of how her husband delivered their

youngest child on the way to the hospital as a medical student, which led him to a very fulfilling and successful career in obstetrics and gynecology. His office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays. Thursdays are allocated to surgery. To find out more about Sargent and his office, visit reflectionsobgyn.com or call the office at 321-610-8955. The office is located next to Essentials Spa and Bassin Plastic Surgery Center at 1705 Berglund Lane, Suite 102, Viera. 32940. VV

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Beauty can be skin deep

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The leadership staff of Premiere Medical Aesthetics are, from left, aesthetician Kim Mooty and spa director Heather Rogers. By George White

Premier Medical Aesthetics now offers Viera and Suntree residents new ways of obtaining and maintaining beauty in a facility designed around being pleasant to visit. Part of Porter Premier Dermatology and Surgery Center, for the past six years located at 1344 S. Apollo Blvd. in Melbourne, the new portion of the practice has expanded at 6032 Farcenda Place, Suite 102, to offer medical treatments

that correct the appearance of the skin under the direct supervision of dermatologist Dr. Anthony Porter. “Dr. Porter has been my personal dermatologist ever since he got to town. He has wanted to do this — branch out from his dermatology practice into a medical spa up in the Viera area — for a very long time. We’ve been working on this about eight months,’’ said Kim Mooty, aesthetician at the new 2,038-square-foot Premier facility.

The new facility will eventually have a 12-member staff, said spa director Heather Rogers. “We’re not diluting the dermatology focus of his practice. We’re adding to it. Our main focus, our research and everything we do, everything we bring to the practice — with dermatology and medical in mind — is really mainly focused on aesthetics,’’ Rogers said. Services to be provided include: • Advanced Skin Care Treatments — peels, facials and microdermabrasion that are designed to promote cell turnover by removing the superficial layer of skin cell. • Botox — Botox (Botulinum toxin) is a protein the FDA approved for treatment of fine lines and wrinkles of the face. • Exilis Face & Body Contouring — EXILIS is a device that offers a non-surgical solution using radio frequency (RF) energy for fat reduction and tissue tightening. • Juvederm — a clear, transparent and viscous gel made of non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid. Juvederm is injected intradermally to correct/augment folds and wrinkles of the face. It can also

be used to increase the size and enhance the appearance of lips. • Radiesse — an FDA approved synthetic dermal injectable filler designed to correct/augment moderate to deep facial frown lines and wrinkles. “There are three things he

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Viera attracts new business Designer Look for Less

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Chipotle Mexican Grill will give Viera residents a tasty new dining option, while Mattress Firm moved from a location next door.

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Among the new businesses that have moved in next to The Avenue Viera is Total Wine.

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Fundraising Professionals host April meeting The Space Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will hold its chapter meeting and educational program on Friday, April 12 in Viera. The program titled, “Donor Stewardship: What Message is Your Thank-you Letter really sending?” will be presented by Alyce Lee Stansbury, CFRE, founder and president of Stansbury Consulting. Stansbury, a certified master trainer in fundraising, teaches a graduate course in fundraising at Florida State University and is an instructor for the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center at Rollins College. The meeting will be held in the clubhouse at Duran Golf Club in Viera. Continental breakfast will be served. The cost is $15 for chapter members and $20 for non-members. The Association of Fundraising Professionals represents nearly 30,000 members in 231 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing and advocacy. The association fosters the development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. The Space Coast Chapter hosts bi-monthly educational meetings and special events throughout the year. Its mission is to support the professional development of fundraising professionals throughout Brevard and to advance the culture of philanthropy in our community. For information about the chapter or to register for the April program go to afpspacecoast.afpnet.org/ VV

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MONDAY

APRIL FOOLS’ DAY

Creative Cards and Gift Making Classes

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m or 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. $12 The Art Gallery of Viera 321-504-4343

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

(Tuesdays) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Brevard Zoo 321-254-9453

(Wednesdays) 2 p.m. Brevard Zoo 321-254-9453

Conservation Counts

Zoo Chefs 101

Sit n’ Stitch 1 p.m. and

6:30 p.m. Suntree/Viera Library 321-255-4404

Mimosa Brunch

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $14.99 Tradewinds Restaurant Duran Golf Club 321-504-7776

Children’s Home Society Fundraiser

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. SunBay Fitness Viera 239-272-2454

Have a Senior Plan, Not a Senior Moment 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Free One Senior Place Viera 321-751-6771

Rock of Ages

8 p.m. The King Center Melbourne 321-242-2219

Mimosa Brunch

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $14.99 Tradewinds Restaurant Duran Golf Club 321-504-7776

Viera Wetlands Nature Festival

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m or 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. $12 The Art Gallery of Viera 321-504-4343

12 p.m. The Tides 101 N. A1A, PAFB 321-453-2947

Creative Cards and Gift Making Classes

Military Officers Luncheon

Space Coast Spring Fair 5 - 11 p.m. $10 Space Coast Stadium Viera 321-323-4460

8 - 9 a.m. Golf Club House 861 Marina Rd., PAFB 321-784-8934

7:05 p.m. $2 Space Coast Stadium Viera 321-633-9200

$125 Register by April 4 Duran Golf Club Viera durangolf.com

Baseball Opening Night Manatees vs. Daytona

2 - 4 p.m. Free One Senior Place Viera 321-751-6771

Movie in the Park

8 - 9 a.m. Golf Club House 861 Marina Rd., PAFB 321-784-8934

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Suntree United Methodist 321-242-2585

Military Officers Association Meeting

“Wreck It Ralph” 7:45 p.m. Wickham Park Amphitheater

Family Fun Night/ Community Expo

Step up Brevard Step-a-thon and Health Fair

9 a.m. Space Coast Stadium Viera 321-725-2267

Mimosa Brunch

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $14.99 Tradewinds Restaurant Duran Golf Club 321-504-7776

Bunco Bash

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus will hold its semi-annual Bunco Bash at 6:15 p.m. Bunco starts at 7 p.m. Bunco prizes and raffles will be part of the evening’s fun. Must be 18 years or older to attend. $12 per person. Knights of Columbus Hall, 3435 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge. 321-254-8413.

Creative Cards and Space Coast Flute Gift Making Classes “A Celebration of Music 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m for Spring” or Featuring music by composers Brahms, Smetana, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. $12 Dvorak, and Shostakovich The Art Gallery of Viera arranged and conducted 321-504-4343 by Shaul Ben-Meir Plus a surprise contrabass flute piece! Smashing Pumpkins 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Eastminster The King Center Presbyterian Church Melbourne 106 N. Riverside 321-242-2219 Dr., Indialantic 321-385-7236

Eighth annual Space Coast Amateur Championship

Fun with Fabric

“Design Your Own Art Quilt”

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $30 Instructor - Dij Picarro The Art Gallery of Viera 321-806-5550

Relay for Life of Eau Gallie 2 p.m. Wickham Park 321-253-0361 ext. 5755

Family Night Hike

7:30 p.m. Free Advent Lutheran, Suntree 321-259-85145

6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $9/member $12/non-member Brevard Zoo 321-254-9543

Parents Night Out 5:30-10 p.m. $12 per child/$10 for sibling 5-12 yrs Register by 2 p.m. 321-433-4891

8 p.m. The King Center 321-242-2219

Indialantic Chamber Singers in concert

Brevard Symphony Orchestra: Dreams Realized

8 - 9 a.m. IRCC Colony Hall 1936 Freedom Dr., Viera 321-784-8934

7:30 p.m. The King Center Melbourne 321-242-2219

Ages 5 - 12 Brevard Zoo 321-254-9453

Military Officers Association Meeting

Jillian Michaels ‘Maximize Zoo Tots: Super Animals 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Your Life Tour’

Trash Bash

Riverfront Park Cocoa Village 8 a.m. - noon 321-639-3500

10 a.m. Brevard Zoo $10 321-254-9453

EARTH DAY

SATURDAY

Military Officers Association Meeting

8 p.m. The King Center Melbourne 321-242-2219

FRIDAY

Kenny Rogers

Rock of Ages

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“The BOOB Girls”

Space Coast Writers

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April

10:30 a.m. The King Center Melbourne 321-242-2219

2 p.m. Brevard Zoo 321-254-9453

8 - 9 a.m. Golf Club House 861 Marina Rd., PAFB 321-784-8934

12 p.m. Free Publix - 1180 US Hwy. 1 Rockledge 321-690-3988 ext. 3197

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Knights of Columbus 3435 S. Fiske Blvd. Rockledge 321-544-0749

Sunset Celebration

Safari Under the Stars Gala

Parents Night Out

Melbourne Art Festival

Jack and Jill in the Forgotten Nursery

Homeschool Zoo Program Military Officers Association Meeting (Wednesdays)

Art of Sand

Brevard Zoo through Memorial Day 321-254-9453

Library Book Sale

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Fri./Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Friends of Suntree/ Viera Library

Gary Allen - Set You Free Tour 7:30 p.m. The King Center Melbourne

Conservation Counts (Tuesdays) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Brevard Zoo 321-254-9453

Law Enforcement Torch Run- Rockledge Leg

6 p.m. $19.99 Tradewinds Restaurant Duran 321-504-7776 5:30-10 p.m. $12 per Viera Rec Center 321-433-4891

Sports Card Show

6 p.m. Brevard Zoo call 321-254-9453 ext. 234 for tickets

Downtown Sat. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 321-722-1964

HTEA’s Haiti sister school benefit Capriccioso String Quartet Concert with special guests, the Brevard Children’s Chorus Ensemble, will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28 to benefit Saint Sacrament Episcopal School in Haiti. The school was adopted by Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy after the 2010 earthquake. The concert will take place at the Scott Center for Performing Arts on the Holy Trinity Upper School campus, 5625 Holy Trinity Drive, off Pineda Causeway between Wickham Rd. and U.S.1. Tickets for adults are $15, and $5 for seniors and students. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 321-723-8323.

Do you have an event you would like on this calendar? Email your event before the 15th of each month to: info@vieravoice.com. Please include the name of the event, time, address and a contact phone number. If email is not an option, please call 321-242-1235, also by the 15th of each month or mail your information to: Viera Voice, 7630 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 105, Viera, FL 32940

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Karate and Dance Camp Camp begins Tuesday, May 28

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The world now has an Internet window into the Viera Wetlands ponds, thanks to a grant from Rockwell Collins. A web cam went on line in early March on the Friends of Viera Wetlands site www. fovw.org that shows dead cabbage palm tree stumps and a fallen log where turtles sun themselves in good weather. Located southeast of the Cell 1 island, looking Northeast, the camera takes an image every 30 minutes with chances for viewers to also see past images. Purchase of the camera made possible through a $2,5000 Green Communities grant from Rockwell Collins. Monthly web hosting is being underwritten by Viera Voice. “It takes a still photo and it’s pretty high-definition to get a snapshot of what‘s going on out there. It runs 24 hours a day and we’ve even seen that a spider

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