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Live Beachside to enjoy what our community has to offer. Come for the day, let the salty air wash everything away. It’s magical. You don’t have to be a certain type of person to live beachside, and you might find life slows down a bit. Homes mainland are usually larger and cost much less. Part of the culture here is simplicity. If you live beachside you know what I am talking about. There isn’t much room because people want to live here. Living beachside is like nothing else. For one, Cocoa Beach has 28 different restaurants downtown and over 11 types of cuisines, most within walking distance from home. You can look up into the sky and see rockets being
There is something magical about living beachside. The sunrises and sunsets are priceless. The people are from all walks of life, they’re very environmentally conscious and are well-connected to the water. Sometimes when you go out to your cars in the morning there is a thin coat of salt covering them- another way Mother Nature reminds you she is still there. You don’t have to live here permanently
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propelled towards the heavens. Many people live within blocks of some type of body of water, be it ocean or river. There are quirky people, artists, surfers, lawyers and dreamers that make beachside living exhilarating. Florida’s coasts and its communities have a lot to offer. You should find out for yourself, especially if you’re from somewhere cold. The average monthly temperatures in Cocoa Beach in February stay in the mid to low 70’s. Just something to keep in mind. Live beachside and live like nowhere else. Respectfully, Craig Harriman
The February cover shows Brevard’s oldest standing home, Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area in Merritt Island People have been keen to make their home in Brevard area for centuries. Constructed in 1875, the home allows visitors to take a step back in time and surround themselves with the beauty of this region. February is Pioneer Month at Sams House, and you can find out more on their Facebook page, ‘Brevard County Sams House at Pine Island’. Photos by Francis Gigantic and Sean Pasek. Digital art by Francis Gigantic.
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Contributor Spotlight Travel, Tourism, and Things To Do
Whether it’s an influx of Spring Breakers or an exodus of cruise ships, the beachside is a hotbed of activity come March. Next month’s issue is going to focus on travel, tourism, and things to do. Get ready folks, we’re going to show you how to play beachside. If you’d like to contribute anything to the March Travel, Tourism, and Things To Do Issue, send us an email at Staff@TheBeachsideResident.com by Thursday, February 11th, 2016.
Apologies In the January Resident of the Month article, we listed that the CBSC is having an Amateur Backyard BBQ Contest in April of 2019. We like to spread news in advance, but not that far ahead! The event takes place on April 23 of this year.
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Jenny Bilchak I’ve been a contributing writer for the Beachside Resident since 2014 and really like how it’s involved me in the community. I have the pleasure of writing the Boardrider of the Month and it’s a passion of mine to tell someone’s story. I’m always looking for new or seasoned riders to share board life culture so feel free to reach out to me! In the last year I also got my Real Estate license and started working with Walker Bagwell Properties in Downtown Cocoa Beach. After working closely with someone who was in the business, I had realized Real Estate could be a new turning point for me. Starting a new career for anyone isn’t easy and I must say it was no walk in the park for me. Handling the stress and emotions of everyone involved takes time and patience. I’ve been grateful for the team surrounding me to get me through the learning curves, but also proud of myself for giving it my all. The best part about Real Estate is helping clients achieve peace of mind. Buying property can be one of the most emotional experiences of someone’s life. I like to remind my clients to have fun and enjoy themselves. Let your agent stress for you!
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Word on the Street Out and About Chef ’s Corner Gardening Tips Recipe of the Month Fitness Pet of the Month Open for Business Skilled Labor Sell the Space Coast The Art Side Resident of the Month Restaurant of the Month Bartender of the Month Music Calendar Local Amp Horoscopes Album Reviews Jedi Grind Tricks Florida Surf Museum Boardrider of the Month Fishing Reports Surfrider Cocoa Beach Patrick AFB Puzzles Answers/Bleed Page The Movies Inquire of Juliet
Wordtheon Street Cape Canaveral 2/12: Parents Night Out. Enjoy a night out without the kids. Let the kids have a blast playing with friends and eating pizza. Pre-register for $5 per child. Open to children from 5-10 years old. You must pre-register to save your spot. Space is limited. Payment due at registration. For more information visit online at cityofcapecanaveral.org or call 321-868-1226 2/12-2/14: Central Brevard Art Association 14th Annual Art Show takes place at the Cape Canaveral Library. For more information, call 321-632-2922 or go to CBAAArtists. com 2/13: City Bikercade. Participate in a one mile guided community tour at 10am at Cherie Down Park. Bikercade is free and open to walkers, strollers and bicycles. Enjoy scenic Cherie Down park to the Cape Canaveral Library. Visit a special exhibit of Mobility in Cape Canaveral. For more information visit online at cityofcapecanaveral.org or call 321-868-1226 2/19: Movie in the Park at Canaveral City Park, at 7pm. Enjoy a free presentation of the family-friendly, 2015 movie Max. A dog who helped the US Marines in Afghanistan returns to his handler’s family. Concession sales benefit the Pal Program. For more information visit cityofcapecanaveral.org
Port Canaveral 2/4: 31st Annual Chowder CookOff with a Twist. Some of the best chefs and restaurants faceoff in an
epic challenge to discover who has the “Best Chowder” and who has the “Best Twist on the Space Coast.” Enjoy music while sampling area food and silent auction. VIP in advance $40, $50 at the door. General Admission is $25, $20 at the door at 6pm. VIP hour grants early access to Chowders and Twists before the crowd and a complimentary drink. The Cook-Off will take place on Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal 1- 9241 Charles M Rowland Dr. For tickets visitcocoabeach. reservedirect.com. 2/26-2/28: Port Canaveral Seafood and Music Fest. Three days of delicious seafood from Port Canaveral and all over the USA. There will be a beer and wine garden, kids activities, and arts and craft vendors. Concerts will be performed by both local and national acts. Tickets to the festival cost $10. To learn more, call 321-323-4460.
Cocoa 2/13: Champagne and Chocolate Hearts Sip & Stroll presented by Historic Cocoa Village. A rain or shine event, there will be a commemorative wine glass and shopping bag included with every ticket purchase. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the event. Purchase tickets online at eventbrite.com. To learn more about the event, find ‘Historic Cocoa Village’ on Facebook. 2/20: Cocoa Mardis Gras. Gates open at 5:00pm. While floats parade through the crowd, masqueraded revelers will find countless opportunities to fetch airborne beads or sharpen their hitchhiking skills. Come for a Louisiana-style shrimp broil put on by
Eau Gallie Founders’ Day 2/6: The Eau Gallie Arts District and Eau Gallie Rotary Club are once again co-hosting Eau Gallie Founders’ Day in the Eau Gallie Square. This annual tradition celebrates the historical roots of the town of old Eau Gallie established 156 years ago. The festivities include many free activities, like live musical performances and entertainers, family fun for all ages and much more along historic Highland Avenue. Enjoy dinner, drinks, an interactive history tent, and a variety of great entertainment on and off stage.
Fishlips and live music by Blues Traveler featuring Roxy Roca. Tickets are $12. Get tickets at ticketmaster.com
Cocoa Beach 2/6: Love is in the Air! Fashion Show sponsored by the Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club will be held at the Cocoa Beach Country Club. Doors open at 10am for shopping; fashion show at 11am followed by lunch at 12pm with more shopping afterward. Tickets are $30 and includes lunch catered by Green Turtle. Fashions from Janet Carr of Accessories & More. Music provided by Steve Kirsner & Band. Deadline to purchase a ticket is Monday, February 1st. Reservations/tickets: 321-784-9128. All proceeds from this event go toward scholarships for local youth. 2/12: ‘Hot Night in the City’ Fundraiser presented by the Freedom 7 Senior Community Center. Come join
The Art of Sustainability
neighbors and friends to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Tickets are $25 in advance and include admission, one drink, buffet dinner, 50/50 raffle, entertainment, silent auction and more! Live entertainment provided by Delgado. Learn more at freedom7seniors.org
Melbourne & Eau Gallie 2/5: Opening Reception for Richard Winslow, the featured artist for February of 2016 at the Art and Antique Studio & Gallery. Reception will be from 5:30pm-8:30pm. The forever learning artist and fundraiser, Richard
Local Realtor Talks HGTV Merritt Island Dream Home 2/8: Tune into “Your Hometown Solutions” hosted by Jene Newell on WMEL 1060AM at 1pm. Jean will be chatting with Lisa Pelc of Bella Casa Staging and Design and Rhonda Pavone of RE/MAX 2000. Lisa is featured in The Art Side this month, and Rhonda is the agent with the HGTV Dream Home in Merritt Island. You can still sign up to win the house until February 18th. Go to hdtv.com to sign up, and like “Your Hometown Solutions” on Facebook.
2/19-21: Symposium and Family Fun Days at Eastern Florida State College Palm Bay Campus. The first-ever event of its kind on the Space Coast, the Art of Sustainability is an engaging community and family event with activities which focus on issues of sustainability and environment. At the center of the Art of Sustainability will be a fascinating exhibition of large-scale kinetic art from internationally renowned artists and these will be on display through March 18th, at EFSC Palm Bay Campus. Admission is FREE to the Public. Learn more about this event at theartofsustainability.com F E B R U A RY 2016
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Wordtheon Street Winslow, of Kennebunk, Maine will exhibit “Challenges of Art Seem Endless” at Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) during the month of February. Call 321-253-5553 to learn more. 2/6-2/7: Publix Florida Marathon, 1/2 Marathon & Florida Today 5K and 8K enjoy a scenic run (walker-friendly) trek over bridges, along the riverfront Front Street in beautiful downtown Melbourne. Times vary and space is limited. For more information visit smoothrunning.org for updates or visit their Facebook page under Melbourne Marathon. 2/13: Insane Inflatable 5K an unforgettable race event where running and inflatable obstacles collide. Here’s your chance to be a kid at heart and insane by choice. Held at Max K. Rodes Park, 3410 Flanagan Ave. Prices range from $57 to $100 date of registration. For more information visit insaneinflatable5k.com 2/13: Brevard Zoo Sloth Skedaddle 3K. Starts at 7am at the Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham Road. and will benefit the Brevard Zoo. Check out the animals as you run/walk. Children and adults range from $15-$30 depending on date of registration.For more information go to runningzone.com or visit them on Facebook.
Merritt Island 2/6-2/7: 39th Annual Rocks, Gems and Jewelry Show and Sale. Hosted by the Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club at the Kiwanis Island Recreation Center in Merritt Island. Hourly door prizes, silent auction, and grand prize auction. Admission if $5. To find out more, go to CentralBrevardGems.org 2/13: 5th Annual Pioneer Day from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Pine Island Conservation Center. The 5th Annual Pioneer Day is hosted by the Pine Island Preservation Society at the
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Sam’s House and is partnered with the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The day is planned with many activities at both locations and events to delight, enlighten, enrich, entertain and educate all family members. Shuttle service will be provided between locations. Please see flyers for complete details and schedules at mipioneerday.com
Satellite Beach 2/7: Jazz in the Park Kick back, relax and enjoy a family afternoon of jazz music featuring the renowned Satellite High School ‘0’ Hour Jazz Band, from 1-4pm at Pelican Beach Park. Park pavilions available for sun cover and seating. Bring your own blankets or chairs and food and drinks will be available for purchase. The event is free to the public. Donations will be accepted for the SHS Music Program. Contact the SB Recreation Dept at (321) 773-6458. 2/13: Cinderella’s Wedding Cinderella will be getting married and you can be part of the guest list. Belle, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Ariel will be there. The event includes having your nails done, adding a touch of makeup and a hair clip. Enjoy a keepsake craft, dancing in the Ballroom and a delectable reception. Sign up by Feb 10. Paying adult must accompany child. Prices are $15 for children 2-10 years old and $7 for
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2/13: The Derek Gores Gallery and Electric Oranges Vintage Apparel present “Eye Candy”, an over-the-top ‘candy land’ exhibit and vintage lingerie fashion show. Wall eye-candy curated by Derek Gores, fashion show eye-candy arranged by Carly Sinigoi and Sarah Starling of Electric Oranges. Liquid art by Sol-Tree, music by DJ Tone. Sweet treats by Cake Krush. Show starts at 7pm. The Derek Gores gallery is located at 587 Eau Gallie Boulevard in EGAD.
PAFB 2/14: PAFB Valentine’s Day Sunday Champagne Brunch & Jazz at The Tides Club and is open to the public. $85 Couples, kids 5-12 $11, under 5 eat free. Come enjoy music, food, games and door prizes. Vow renewal. Say I do all over again. For more information please contact Kim at kim@ avetproject.org.
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those 11 years and older. The event runs from 2-4pm and will be held at the DRS Community Center at 1089 S Patrick Dr. For more information call 321-773-6458. 2/19-2/21: Locals Only SurFest Locals Only SurFest, held at Pelican Beach Park, is sponsored by the City of Satellite Beach, Long Doggers and Villon Clothing. New this year, Gnarly Charley’s Grom Surf Series will bring more categories for local kids, energy and passion for surfing to this great local event. Friday will include new categories for “Legends” and the Long Doggers’ Surf Team. Follow the event on Facebook for updates.
Titusville 2/12-2/21: Mothers and Sons performed by the Titusville Playhouse. The awkwardly funny and powerful play centers around an uncomfortable reunion between a mother, her son’s former partner, his new husband and their child. Titusville Playhouse is located at 301 Julia Street. Ticket prices and times vary. For more
information visit titusvilleplayhouse. com or call 321-268-1125.
Viera 2/6: 4th Annual Superhero 5k and Fun Run. Starts at 8am at The Avenue
Viera, 2261 Town Center Blvd. and will benefit Friends of Children of Brevard which supports abused and neglected children. Dress-up like a superhero or just run like one. Children and adults. $20-$30.For more information go to runningzone.com or visit them on Facebook.
Heart Healthy 5K 2/14: Heart Healthy 5K hosted by the Cocoa Beach High School Student Government. This walk/run will support the American Heart Association. The race starts at Lori Wilson Park at 8am. To learn more, email CocoaBeachSG@gmail.com. To register, go to raceentry.com
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Cocoa Beach Sip and Stroll living the beautiful life. Far Left, 2nd Likght Sunset by Sean Pasek
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Flordia Key Lime Pie Festival at Port Canaveral Vinyl Fever at Dub Massive 2016
Heather Gillis and Vaylor Trucks from Butch Trucks and the Freight Train Band, The Plaza Live Orlando. Photos by Alberto Rivera.
Oranga Tanga kicks off the Cocoa Beach Open at Coconuts on the Beach. Inset, this years’ trophies for the Pro/Am Skate Contest F E B R U A RY 2016
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Coastal Produce is a full-service market with a warm family vibe, right in downtown Cocoa Beach. Owner Kenne Wells and her team of enthusiastic employees offer customers carefully chosen products ranging from soup to nuts. The soup is made fresh daily and there are always two options available warm for lunch. In the meat department, Bernie the Butcher brings a lifetime of experience to his counter. He’s dedicated to customer service, cutting steaks and chops to order and offering cooking tips. All his meat is ‘Choice’ grade so you are assured it will be tender and juicy. Shoppers are encouraged to come in with special requests. All his deli products are top quality as well and can go into a wide selection of sandwiches, all made to order. Kenne and her staff prepare daily specials for the salad case as well as complete ‘grab and go’ meals for lunch or dinner. Her repertoire draws heavily on family favorites and as a former farm girl, you can be assured the preparations are hearty and full of flavor. Roast chicken, lasagna, mac and cheese and meatloaf are all local favorites. She cooks from a store full of prime ingredients, including local cage-free brown eggs, flawless produce and a growing grocery section. I noticed store-made convenience products too, including a yummy looking yogurt parfait and frozen sugar-free berries. Coastal Produce features many of its suppliers by name and picture, including ‘the honey guy’ and a lady who makes healthy dog treats. In the café seating area, there is local art on the walls and even games at the tables
to encourage diners to linger. In fact, the homey atmosphere in the whole store says ‘set yourself down’ and have a bite to eat or drink. There are several coolers of interesting boutique soft drinks, beers and a surprisingly broad wine selection to boot. French champagne anyone? Last, but by no means least, the bakery counter offers baked-fresh, delivered-daily bread as well as Kennes’ own sweet delights. Her ovens put out a tempting array of cookies, pies and cakes as well as pastries. Perfect with a cup of her locally roasted coffee. Birthday and specialty cakes are available with a little advance notice. In fact, I was left with the impression that just about anything would be possible with a little advance notice. Coastal Produce is an ambitious little store with an eye for quality and a knack for customer service.
Gardening Tips By Nataleigh Palmer
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Carolyn’s Edible Garden Carolyn’s yard is full of plants that are edible, sustainable or medicinal. She even added plants for hummingbirds and butterflies to munch on.
Medicine Wheel Carolyn’s front yard contains a medicine wheel raised-bed garden. It’s central circle resembles a wagon wheel and a group of stones form spokes to the outer edges. Cardboard lines the bottom of the raised bed with a layer of hay. Each quadrant has parsley, kale, carrots and few other vegetables and herbs. “I have a little turmeric here. I think when we had all that wind they were burnt from the salt air. But they’re still there.” Carolyn will be attending the Florida Herbal Conference this month in Lake Wales and hopes to learn about more medicinal herbs to add to the wheel.
Southeast Quadrant/ Southeast Conference One of the sections of the garden had a little grouping of Gator tailgating souvenirs. “I read that the little people come to circular gardens. So I made a little fairy section of my garden in the Southeast corner for the Southeast conference. “
Front Yard Bounty Nearly everything in Carolyn’s yard is edible, including her lawn. “When the yellow flowers come up they’re edible. Once I started to see pets in the yard, I decided against harvesting them.”
The Barbados Cherry Tree graces the front of the house. Barbados Cherries are high in vitamin C and fruit throughout the year. “It’s awesome coming off the beach. When I’m out in the yard it’s so refreshing.” Surrounding the cherry tree are lemongrass and star fruit. “The wind is a little rough on it. It does produce beautiful fruit. You can hear all the bees, it’s relaxing. We eat the star fruit for breakfast with coconut pudding.”
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South Side Yard Oasis A small patio just off the office provides a cool retreat in the summer with its shade and a warm spot to read in the winter. It’s a haven for butterflies also. Carolyn and her husband enjoy watching nature through the glass slider while working. They see butterflies, caterpillars, curly tailed lizards, birds and any other wildlife. Dutchman’s pipe vine foliage obscures the fence and gives her side yard a park-like feel. The vines are also known as the primary food for the Swallowtail butterfly. “It makes those big flowers that look like a piece a meat. Then I read, never plant that by your window because when the the wind blows it would stink. But it doesn’t smell bad. There are butterflies and sometimes we get a few hummingbirds nibbling the plant. Or we’ll find a chrysalis.”
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LAYERS OF LOVE Lasagna to me is a labor of love, and a real treat when made for special occasions. Homemade lasagna was made for birthdays and holidays in my family. Someone would show their love through countless hours in the kitchen. Happy Valentine’s Day to all!
First We Make a Sauce 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup onion, chopped 1 carrot, sliced thin 1 celery stalk, sliced thin 6 tablespoon olive oil 3 pinches of sea salt 1/2 lb. grass fed, humanely raised beef or a vegetarian ground beef product 1/4 cup Chardonnay 1 28oz. can whole peeled tomatoes 1 cup whole milk, or almond milk for vegetarian First, saute the garlic, onions, carrots and celery in the olive oil for about five minutes. Then, add the beef or beef substitute and saute until browned. Make sure you break up the meat while cooking. Add the wine and let it evaporate. Add
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tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Add a few pinches Italian seasoning, pepper and salt. Let simmer for about 45 minutes on low heat. Be sure to break up the tomatoes while stirring occasionally. After 45 minutes, add the milk and simmer for another ten minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make a Besciamella Sauce 8 tablespoons butter or vegan butter 2 pinches ground nutmeg 8 tablespoons flour 3 1/2 cups milk or almond milk Couple of pinches salt and pepper Melt the butter in a saucepan and then whisk in the flour over a low heat. Stir the milk in slowly and add the nutmeg, salt and pepper. Whisk constantly
until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Take one box of lasagna noodles and cook four at a time in boiling water per directions. Spread some of the tomato sauce in a 9x13 pan, just enough to cover so the noodles won’t stick. Lay four noodle squares on top of the sauce and then spread some besciamella sauce on top and then some more tomato sauce and a good layer of grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese (vegans can substitute with shredded vegan cheese). Repeat for three layers. Cover the top with remaining sauces and a generous amount of cheese to finish. Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Let stand five to ten minutes before cutting. Serve with a lettuce, tomato and olive salad, crusty bread, a chunk of hard Italian cheese and a bowl of olive oil mixed with herbs for dipping the bread. Top off the meal with a gelato and espresso or whatever your heart desires! Make food with the intention of love and gratitude. People will notice it in the taste. Thanks to Coastal Produce for sponsoring this column!
Fitness STAY IN THE GAME
Rust Out, Wear Out or Stand Out By Michael Slotin with Nataleigh Palmer
Fitness can be achieved and maintained at any age. Diana Nyad, Chuck Norris, and Christie Brinkley are some of the best examples. Traditional wisdom says we all lose some function as we get older. The loss of function is frequently due to imbalances over time that lead to pain. We fail to recognize that patterns of movement create these imbalances. Tennis players may give up the game they love because of sore knees. Golfers who only swing from left to right develop imbalances due to one side of their body growing stronger than the other. Athletes’ favorite activities are often cut short due to pain. This usually leads to a change in activity and an acceptance of limitations. A runner who experiences pain consistently may give up running and start biking. When biking is no longer comfortable, pain may lead them to walking. This progression of acceptance of these new limitations usually accompany inactivity and weight gain. Unfortunately, people will accept these limitations as natural, predictable and inevitable. They succumb to these newfound limitations. However, once you recognize this pattern, there are options to correct these imbalances. If someone has sprained their ankle, scar tissue may prevent everting and inverting of the ankle. This will lead them to compensate by turning their foot out to provide themselves lateral support. This in turn forces the knee and hip to change their range of motion and wears down the knee joint. The knee joint is designed to function like a hinge extending forward and backwards, not side-to-side. A fitness specialist can assess the
ankle and design exercises to regain the ankle’s function and take pressure off the knee. This can eliminate knee pain. For people who love tennis, it’s important to assess the function of their ankle, knees, hips, and shoulders. If shoulders, knees and hips line up horizontally and vertically people can play in their 80s and beyond. This holds true for tennis players with back pain, runners with plantar fasciitis, or cyclists with neck and back pain. All can be corrected. Flexibility can be regained. Strength can be gained in areas that are weak. An attitude of overcoming obstacles can be adopted instead of accepting limitations due to aging. Don’t give up activities you love. The key is to restore balance, flexibility and reestablish symmetry through massage and exercise-based solutions . Don’t allow your life to get smaller. Don’t surrender. Find help to assess joint pain, loss of flexibility and strength. Activities that were lost can be recovered. Diana Nyad, a 64 year old who swam from Cuba to Key West said it best after her historic swim: “I have three messages. One is, we should never, ever give up. Two is, you’re never too old to chase your dream. Three is, it looks like a solitary sport, but it is a team.”
Michael Slotin is a Senior Fitness Specialist, a licensed Massage Therapist, and a Personal Trainer who specializes in Postural Therapy. For more information or an appointment call 321-501-8624 or visit him on Facebook or at fitnesstherapy.us. F E B R U A RY 2016
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Since turning up as a stray last summer, Roxy seemed destined to become part of the Friends for Animals Sanctuary (FFAS) family one way or another. Back in July, FFAS got a call from a previous adopter about a sweet black and white pit bull mix who had shown up at her office with no collar on. Her boss had taken the dog into her office, laid a blanket down for her, and was providing plenty of treats and pets. To help with the situation since the adopter was uncertain of what to do next, FFAS foster/adoption coordinators went to meet the dog. Although FFAS does not take strays – the rescue only pulls dog from the north and south county shelters – they agreed to try to find a foster home for the dog if she went into the shelter system without being claimed by an owner. The good news was that the dog was reclaimed by her owner the day after being brought to the shelter. However fast forward to early December, when FFAS again received a call about the same dog, now named “Roxy.” Roxy had once again come into the shelter, but this time now had a cast on her left front leg and tenderness in her back right leg after apparently being hit by a car. Despite her injuries and being in obvious pain, and even though no owner came to claim her this time, she was still the happy, spunky girl she had been in the summer. Because a founding principle of FFAS is to rescue the dogs that typically have no place
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else to go, Roxy was taken in to help her get the proper medical care and find a quiet, calm home in which to recuperate. Without an immediate foster home available but knowing that this sweet dog had to be rescued from a chaotic shelter environment, FFAS president and founder Katherine Johnson took Roxy into her own home on a temporary basis, until a permanent foster can be found. Johnson is seeing after Roxy’s medical care, making sure her front leg and small fracture in her back right leg are healing. “FFAS has always taken the harder cases, the ones who are a little tougher to adopt but the most in need of saving because they typically will not get adopted right out of the shelter,” says Johnson. “Roxy is friendly and sweet, and deserves a second chance. That’s what we do.” Although Roxy clearly came to the right place, what she desperately needs now is a quiet home with no other pets where she can fully recuperate. She has been tested and is dog-friendly, but her natural desire to be playful will not allow her to heal properly in Johnson’s home, which includes three personal dogs. Even better, Roxy deserves a permanent home where she can bond with her human and know that she’ll never again end up as a stray or back in the shelter.
If you would like to meet Roxy and possibly arrange a trial sleepover if you are considering fostering or adopting her, please email adopt@friendsforanimalsfl.org.
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Island Animal Hospital In 2003, Drs. Matt and Erin Coris graduated from UF’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Fresh out of school, they found careers in Brevard county- Dr. Erin at Rockledge Animal Hospital and Dr. Matt at Island Animal Hospital in Merritt Island. Five years later, they were presented with the opportunity to take ownership of Island Animal Hospital (IAH). They did so without hesitation, and have been thriving ever since. IAH opened its third branch in Cocoa Beach in 2015. Here, Practice Manager Holly Davis tells us about IAH becoming one of the newest additions to the beachside. Please tell us a bit about the history of Island Animal Hospital since the Coris’ took ownership. When Drs. Matt and Erin purchased Island Animal Hospital they quickly began making it their own. The changeover was a success and the practice grew. As Brevard County expanded westward into the Viera area, it was found that there was a need, and a place, for a second location. Dr. Ian Birkbeck, a fellow UF alumni, joined in 2012, and helped with the opening of Island Animal Hospital at Viera in the Stadium Corners shopping center, where he and Erin still practice today. A year later in 2013, with Merritt Island still growing, Dr. Matt and Dr. Sisserson welcomed Dr. Chelsea Jurczenko, 2011 Graduate from Purdue University, into the IAH family. How was it realized that there was a need for a beachside office, and
what were the steps that were taken to make it a reality? Over the years, many clients made the dreaded “drive over the bridge” from beachside to Merritt Island or Viera. In early 2014, after 30 years of practicing veterinary medicine in Cocoa Beach, Dr. Richard Bernard decided that he was retiring and selling Beach Animal Hospital on Minutemen Causeway. The Coris’ were in the right place at the right time and they purchased the practice without hesitation. To keep with the Island Animal Hospital feel and design, Drs. Matt and Erin undertook a full building and equipment remodel. Tell us about the staff at the Cocoa Beach location. Dr. Adam Ballard, 2012 Graduate of Oregon State University, joined the practice in 2014 to work both at the Cocoa Beach and Merritt Island locations. I am IAH’s Practice Manager and a Cocoa Beach native. I’m more than thrilled to have IAH come to my hometown and I makes rounds to the office regularly to help out and work on community relations and projects. Justina Cutler, a certified veterinary technician, is one of our main technicians at the Cocoa Beach office. Meghan McInturf came from our Merritt Island office and helps
with inventory and keeping all the goods stocked. Dr. Bernard established a stellar staff over his career. We are very fortunate to still have with us: Receptionist, Bobbi Hardymon, Beach Animal Hospital veteran of over 20 years, and assistant, Suzanne Traversa, Beach Animal Hospital veteran of almost five years. How has the transition been? Tell us about your welcome to Cocoa Beach and some of the relationships you’ve already formed. We had many established clients at our Merritt Island and Viera locations from Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and even as far south as Satellite Beach. The new location for them was definitely welcomed! The welcome from the City of Cocoa Beach government and businesses has been astonishing. Ben
Malik, Melissa Byron, Aphi Fancon and her whole team have all help make the dream come a reality. Our neighbors, Allen White of Foam Shapers and Mr. Ghandi of Minutemen Market, have also been incredibly warm and welcoming! We have truly enjoyed the unique community pride and the desire to preserve the integrity of this little beach town. Island Animal Hospital offers a vast array of services, from grooming to dental to intensive surgeries. There were some though that stood out- Can you elaborate more upon your programs? Our focus at all of the Island Animal Hospital locations is to provide the best care possible for our patients. Along the way we educate our clients in the areas they may not know much about. We want clients to be as informed as possible, and to be a partner with us in their pet’s health. We concentrate on preventative care. Each of our veterinarians enjoy general medicine and explore special interests
such as dentistry, internal medicine, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, as well as alternative medicine. We have a board certified surgeon, Dr. Jeff Christiansen, that provides the most extensive care for critical patients. Is there a fair amount of exotic pets in the area? What are some of your more uncommon patients? We have enjoyed a vast array of species. Ferrets, skunks, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, and other pocket pets. We have many reptile patients including snakes, chameleons and bearded dragons. We’ve helped with a countless number of feathered friends. Even a few barnyard folks have made it to the office. We find that the variety of species adds variety and excitement to our work. Finally, what does the future hold for Island Animal Hospital, both in Cocoa Beach and for the other branches? Our goal at Island Animal Hospital is to continue to improve the availability of care to our patients. We will strive towards around the clock access to care for our patients. We are hoping that the centrally located Merritt Island office will soon be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We’d like to incorporate a well-managed dog park facility that would include access to a clean swimming area and training facility. We will continue to support community events. Helping inspire young people to follow their dreams and work in the animal or science field is a perk to the job.
The Cocoa Beach Island Animal Hospital branch is located at 333 Minutemen Causeway, 32931. To schedule an appointment for your furry (or feathered or scaled) friend, give them a call at 321-783-6463
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Skilled Labor By Nataleigh Palmer
Ken Ruppert of Happy Home Inspectors
“A potential buyer is looking at the paint colors and where they’ll put their furniture. I don’t care about your couch, I wonder why there’s a hole in that wall,” said Ken Ruppert, owner of Happy Home Inspections. Home inspectors check the structural integrity of the home for a potential buyer. “A home inspector is really a generalist. We have to know about roofs, plumbing, electrical, and structural problems.” They also look at how old the roof is and how much life it has left. “The roof may appear to be fine from ground level but look very different when I’m up there walking on it.” They inspect built-in appliances like the water heater, air conditioner, dishwasher and the microwave. Inspectors also check and count the outlets and windows. “We need to make sure there is a representative number of windows and outlets. The plumbing fixtures, the sinks, the toilets, the showers are all tested.” “We’ll look at the attic and look for problems such as roof leaks, lack of insulation and
Condensers typically last 5 to 7 years beachside and inland 15 to 20 years
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air conditioning duct leaks. We’re a trained set of eyes to go through and look at the house. It’s not a guarantee but it hedges your bet when you’re buying a house.”
Beachside Headaches
Air conditioner condensers deteriorate from the salt breeze quickly beachside. “Condensers typically last five to seven years beachside and inland 15 to 20 years. They often tell buyers that the air conditioner unit has rusted. The aluminum fins erode from salt. The buyer is then informed about the condition of the component and they may suggest that a HVAC technician come out and further evaluate it, if necessary. A HVAC technician will provide more detailed information. “We basically tell the buyer the condition of the air conditioner and the house in general. Then it’s up to the REALTORS® to negotiate. “
Beachside @Your Service!
Owning a home (or any property) takes a lot of upkeep. Here is a sampling of some of the beachside’s best maintenance and service professionals that are at your service to keep your property in tip-top shape. 1. ROOFING | East Coast Roofing Solutions New Roofs • Repairs • Maintenance State Certified Roofing Contractor • Free Estimates 321-292-9804 • 514 Cocoa Islesw Boulevard, Cocoa Beach 32931 2. LANDSCAPING | Kris Grass Yard Care Over 20 Years Experience • Monthly Maintenance New Plant and Sod Planting • Tree Trimming • Annual Yard Clean Up 321-403-1023
Are Home Inspections Mandatory? It surprises many that the state of Florida doesn’t require a home inspection. But there are a few inspections you must get in order to get homeowner’s insurance. If you want a mortgage, your home must be insurable. The house must pass the Four Point Inspection and the Wind Mitigation Report. “The Wind Mitigation Report looks at how the house is built. We fill out a state-provided form. From this checklist, they can determine from past experience how your home is going to withstand a storm or hurricane. A Four Point Inspection typically looks at the roof, electrical, heating, air conditioning and plumbing. The insurance companies want an idea of what they’re actually insuring. So they require a trained professional whether it’s a home inspector or contractor to go out and check. If the inspections are satisfactory they’ll sign your policy. Bottomline, if you can’t get an insurance policy then the lender is not going to give you a mortgage.” Old electrical systems can also pose a problem for buyers and sellers alike. “There are also certain types of aluminum wire and electrical boxes that are notorious for not tripping when required. When I got into a house and there’s a panel by this manufacturer, I tell them ‘These types of panels have been problematic in the past and you might want to have them evaluated by a licensed electrician or simply changed out.’
The Perfect Home Newly constructed homes aren’t perfect either. “I’ve been given keys to a brand new home, just finished by the builder, that didn’t have any insulation installed in the attic. Ione house that had plumbing leaks under each sink in the kitchen and bathrooms. I’ve found bats, raccoons and cats living in attics. I’ve probably seen it all. There is no such thing as a perfect house. We’re trained
to look for things and we usually find problems. There’s only been two homes, older homes even, that we couldn’t find anything wrong.”
Home Inspector “I don’t work for the seller or the real estate agent, I work for the buyer. We’re there to look out for the buyer’s best interest. I’ve saved people from major problems and they were grateful that I saved them from trouble down the road.” If you need a house inspection, get in touch with Ken by calling him at 321-302-1120 or go to the Happy Home website, happyhomeinspection.com
Buyer & Seller Tips 1. How old is the roof? If it’s roughly 15-25 years old, plan on replacing it soon. That’s the most expensive thing to replace. 2. Check the air conditioner’s manufacturer’s date (located on the unit). If it’s older than 15 years, it’s getting to the end of its life. 3. Check the brand name on the electrical panel box. There are typically at least two brand names you want to avoid. Federal Pacific Electric and Zinco. You don’t want a house with these boxes because it means your electrical system is over 35 years old. 4. Check the pipes as well. You want to look for copper, CPVC or pex. You don’t want to find a grayish plastic pipe. Known as Polybutylene, they’re notorious for bursting for no reason and many insurance companies won’t cover them.
3. PLUMBING | Tom Walker Plumbing Serving Brevard County for Over 30 Years Sales • Service • Installation • 24 Hour Service 102 Columbia Drive, Unit 101, Cape Canaveral 32920 • 321-799-0508 4. COOLING | I.C. Air LLC Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Balancing Comfort and Cost Service • Repair • Replacement 10% Senior and Military Discount 321-890-7904 5. WINDOWS & DOORS | Superior Doors & Services by EG Doors & Windows Inc. Serving the area since 1972 Repairs and Replacements Call for a Free Estimate • 321-631-1340 6. ELECTRICIAN | Beach Electric U.S. Navy Submarine Veteran Owned Serving the Community for Over 30 Years Residential • Commercial • Industrial 321-783-7030 • 334 North Orlando Avenue, Cocoa Beach 32931 7. CLEANING | Complete Cleaning Service, Inc. Your home and office cleaning specialists for 15 years. Licensed • Bonded • Insured 321-259-6825 • 3761 Fringetree Lane, Melbourne 32940 8. POOL | Ashley’s Pool & Irrigation Swimming Pool Maintenance 321-784-2250 685 North Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach 32931 9. MOBILE BOAT REPAIR | Tom’s Mobile Marine Inc. In Business for Thirty Years Marine Engines • Sales and Service 4880 Cangro Street, Cocoa 32926 • 321-636-5758 10. INSURANCE | Carl Coddington Insurance Affiliate of Prudential Insurance Home - Auto - Life - Health 1980 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach 32931 • 321-784-5705 F E B R U A RY 2016
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LARRY & KIM WALKER: WALKER BAGWELL PROPERTIES Greetings Beachside Residents and Visitors. We enter 2016 coming off our sixth consecutive record year for property sales in Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral. We also enter the year with a historically low inventory of properties for sale. For perspective, in 2006 there were around 1200 condo and townhome units for sale in our two cities. We began 2016 with just over 200. Another continuing trend is the evaporation of distressed properties. Out of a total of 314 residential properties for sale, only five are bank-owned and, for the first time in eight years, there is not a single short sale offered. Compare that to 2010 when over half of all sales here were distressed. Considering the low inventory, lack of distressed properties and the continued demand for property in our special beachside area, we expect prices to continue the steady appreciation that began in 2009 for most property types. We think it will be another rewarding and active year in our market. The future’s so bright we gotta wear shades.
125 North Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach 32931 | 321-868-3151 | CocoaBeachCentral.com
JOSH THOMPSON: CONGRESS REAL ESTATE
KELLY WALEN: CENTURY 21 OCEAN My family has lived in the beachside area since the early 1980’s, and my husband and I have raised our two sons here. We enjoy walking on the beach, paddle boarding and kayaking in the canals, and riding our beach cruisers. I sell homes, futures and life changes. I am in love with the beachside lifestyle and want to share it with everyone. I sell real estate because I know I can help you and I believe I can make a difference in your life. The Space Coast has so much to offer. We have the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, the tranquil Banana and Indian Rivers and many canals filled with wildlife. If you are a maritime lover, the Space Coast is a perfect fit for you. Whether you are looking for a new place to call home, a vacation home or an investment property you must check out the Space Coast!
321.848.4225 | walenkelly@gmail.com www.surfingforproperties.com
I love and cherish the Space Coast more than any place on Earth. Assisting people buying and selling on the beach allows me to share that joy. From Juan Ponce De Leon’s landing spot on the still nearly untouched shores of south Melbourne Beach to the world famous Cocoa Beach where future explorers can be seen lifting off for new worlds, the Brevard beaches each provide a unique setting of sand, fish, and surf. As our county continues to grow west upon reclaimed wetlands, the value of beachside property grows ever higher due to its scarcity. However, the greatest benefit is leaving the sand and salt water of the beach, while arriving home to your own hose and shower in five minutes or less. Everyone has to live somewhere. For the fortunate blessed to live the beachside lifestyle, I’m the one lucky enough to hand them the keys to paradise.
BROKER/OWNER | 321.205.3387 joshuaqthompson@gmail.com
JONATHAN D. LACK: WATERVIEW REALTY SERVICES, LLC Whether it’s an old school Florida bungalow, a waterview condo or any of the wide variety of beautiful homes located beachside, the feelings you get living between the Indian River and Atlantic Ocean are downright pleasing. I have been handling real estate transactions as an attorney, escrow, title and closing agent for over 25 years and continue to practice with my law firm. In my role as a Realtor and Broker, I get to enjoy the homes along the best stretch of Florida coastline. I have always enjoyed when an excited buyer becomes the owner of their new home, and a satisfied seller prepares for the next chapter of their lives. Thankfully, after almost 10 years of distressed property owner representation, it appears our local market is stabilizing and beginning a steady recovery. It is a great time for Florida real estate.
909 S. Miramar Ave. (A1A), Indialantic, FL 32903 | 321-252-9566 www.WaterviewRE.com
STEVE ROMANO: RE/MAX SOLUTIONS
JIM & ADA BAGWELL: WALKER BAGWELL PROPERTIES
Back in 1981, my Mom had just started her real estate company and encouraged me to get my license at the age of 19. I started selling time sharing at Ocean Landings until 1985 when I joined my Mom’s firm. I can honestly tell people that I have never sold anyone a property here who complained about the community. The barrier island is a wonderful place to live and the people are great. Even if you don’t live directly on the ocean, you are never too far away by walking or biking to get your feet on the sand. We live in a place that people vacation at! How cool is that? I like working with first time buyers, or helping someone get a property sold. My fellow agents that work with other companies are a great group of people and we all work together pretty well.
Ada and I are one of the fortunate ones who grew up in this area, raised our family in this area and have seen many changes. We remember when we had to wait on the drawbridge to get off the beach to the mainland, we remember when Gary Propper was the king of surf and Ramon’s was the place for prom dinners. Real estate has been our true calling. We have had a blast doing business in Cocoa Beach and starting our company with our friends and partners Kim and Larry Walker has been the cherry on the sundae. Selling and buying real estate in our city has been very enjoyable since you are selling a lifestyle and it doesn’t get much better than Cocoa Beach. Our city has made some improvements on dealing with small businesses and developers; I think some more progress has to be made on flexibility. Everyone wants to see more attractive buildings being erected and nobody will complain about the 45 foot height restriction but to include elevator towers and parapets in this restriction is just unreasonable with no living spaces or density added. The city is fortunate to have people wanting to invest in our city and we should welcome the investment.
1 S. Orlando Ave Cocoa Beach FL 32931 | 321-432-0342
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The Art Side
Engineering the Sale By Nataleigh Palmer
Former Industrial Engineer Lisa Pelc left a career at Raytheon to start Bella Casa Staging & Redesign. Little did she know it would lead her to a television career as well. Staging a House Defined According to Pelc, staging is merchandising a home to create emotional connections that appeals to a wide range of buyers. It’s creatively using what the seller owns in new and unique ways to capitalize on the architecture and flow of the home so buyers understand the space.
Staging for Success “90% of our staged properties sell in less than 30 days. The proof is in the numbers. The homes we stage sell 73% quicker than an unstaged home. Staging is an investment and typically brings the seller 100% ROI. Professional staging reduces the holding cost (mortgage, utilities, HOA), costs less than the first price reduction and reduces the stress associated with selling a home.”
Staging for Your Target Audience According to Pelc, staging a house has two distinctive components. First you must consider the buyer demographic. You must analyze the prospective buyer’s income bracket, disposable income, hobbies and age. Based on that information, we design the appeal to that demographic. “We appeal to buyers by defining each space while creating emotional connections within the space. If the property is vacant, we pull from our own inventory to create a warm and inviting interior that creates a buyer’s dream home. If it’s a beachside property it will have a different look and feel than a metropolitan property in Orlando.” The other facet of staging is neutralizing a space. “Remove anything that will allow a buyer to “profile” who lives in the home. Pack personal pictures, collections, awards or degrees. Neutralize the color of the home. Gray is a very on trend neutral color. Clean out closets, cabinets and pantries. Remove and pack anything you won’t use in the next 90 days.”
The Science of Design Pelc utilizes Design 101 principles regarding color, scale and quantity. “I use the 60-30-10 rules when I stage a house. Bella Casa staged homes stand out and have a certain look and feel because there is a rhythm and a consistency within the house. I use three colors in each space: first, a dominant color, which covers around 60% of the space and is usually used in areas like walls and flooring. This is followed by a secondary color, which takes up 30% of the space and is usually used for furniture. Finally, a bolder accent pop of color takes the final 10% and is used in smaller décor items.”
Staging a Career Disenchanted with an early Interior Design internship in college, Pelc pursued a Bachelors of Science degree. “My career started in the Semiconductor industry at Texas Instruments in Dallas as an Industrial Engineer in 1992. I moved into the Aerospace industry at Raytheon in 2009. After the 2012 downturn in the Aerospace industry, Bella Casa Staging & Redesign was born. My love of design, my family and the timing of the Aerospace industry downturn fueled my decision to jump off the corporate ladder and move to Melbourne
to start my own business. I just jumped. I said I’m going to do it and here I am.”
Common Mistakes Pelc believes that the biggest mistake people make is not emotionally disconnecting from their house. “When a seller decides to sell their home, it is not longer their “home,” it’s now a commodity. It’s difficult to objectively view your own home and the contents in it. Not decluttering, depersonalizing and preparing the home so it looks like a showcase are a mistake. 95% of buyers look online first and good photos determine the homes buyers are going to visit.” Continues on Page 40
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LEAH SELIG By Nataleigh Palmer
Leah Selig’s family has a strong work ethic. As the CEO of Space Coast Association of Realtors, those early lessons served her well.
Typist Clerk to CEO Selig went to Eau Gallie High School and became a skilled typist. “I was in one of those work/school programs. My Teacher told me to interview for an office position. I told her I already had a job but she convinced me to go. I got it. It was with the Melbourne Area Board of REALTORS®, I was 16. They hired me to organize the MLS listings. Years ago, before computers, the MLS listings were on single sheets. I would type up a list of all the new listings and changes each week. We would add them to a binder and the REALTORS® would come by once a week to get their copy.” Selig never sold real estate but worked hard to learn about the industry. “When I worked at the Melbourne Area Board of Realtors, they worked around my schedule and let me continue to go to school. This just became my career. It just kinda happened accidently. Since then, I studied hard and of course got additional training, but it all started with that typing class. I worked for Melbourne for six years and I’ve been here for 38 as the CEO.”
Space Coast Association of REALTORS® Brevard county has about 3,500 REALTORS®, but when Selig first started there were roughly 130. Today the Space Coast Association of REALTORS® is one of the largest trade associations in the county. “The organization provides services to the Real Estate community. We’re the source for all of the
contracts, forms and tools REALTORS® use daily. We also provide members continuing education courses required to renew their
real estate license. My office is also responsible for monitoring our association’s strict Code of Ethics. We handle consumer complaints and if a REALTOR® is found to have violated our Code of Ethics then we can require additional training. The most stringent penalty being suspension of their membership.” One of the most visible services provided to REALTORS® and the consumer is the Multiple Listing Service. It’s a “real time” database of all properties for sale in Brevard County that are listed by REALTORS®. Today that database consists of over 6,800 properties for sale with an average of over 500 new properties on the market each month. With this database, they provide sales and market statistics to members so that they can better serve their clients. “In the area of advocacy, we work very hard to monitor the state laws and local governmental policies as they affect real estate and private property rights. Currently we are lobbying to eliminate the Business Sales Tax that is charged on every business rental. Florida is the only state in the country with this tax and the governor has proposed a 1% reduction of this tax in his current budget, with ultimate elimination as the long term goal.”
CEO duties Selig’s CEO duties oversee all of the day-to-day activities of the organization with a staff of 13. “We have a well-trained professional staff with over 200 cumulative years of experience serving our membership. As the CEO, I am responsible for staff management, management of our two facilities, committee management (this year we have 18 committees working to achieve our goals), as well as working with our Board of Directors. On our website ‘brevardmls. com’ we provide a consumer link to the MLS. It is sometimes a real challenge as we adapt to the many changes within the real estate industry. It’s my job to help make sure that we’re prepared for those changes. Technology has forever changed the way real estate is practiced.”
Community Supported Activities Brevard Children in Need was created by a local REALTOR® Association concerned about homeless children and families in Brevard. “We wanted to do something to help. Through working with the
school system, we decided to do a fundraiser. The schools were able to distribute the funds and do things like send food home with their backpacks. Everyone in the community was doing something. It turned out to be a huge deal. We raised somewhere around $70,000 dollars from our one big fundraiser. We helped sponsor prom dresses. The Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hilton provided us a space to set up a boutique with jewelry, shoes, dresses. Everything you would need for prom. It’s a cool thing and it makes you feel good when these kids get whatever they want. We went to the Brevard Hotel Association and partnered with them for the last five years. We’ve been able to allocate some of our funds for scholarships for homeless children. We’ve raised $240,00 and all of the money raised goes to kids who’ve been displaced.”
Family Business “I’m the oldest in my family. My dad didn’t get passed the eighth grade. When we grew up he had a trucking business in Detroit. I don’t think he ever thought about it, he just knew he had to work hard. My parents moved to Melbourne when I was 12 and opened a trailer park. My mom managed it. I caught my daughter when she was little talking on her play phone. She ended her imaginary call with, ‘I have to go now, I have to go collect rent.’ That’s what she does now, she sells real estate and collects rent, as a property manager.”
Leah Selig is the Chief Executive Officer of Space Coast Association of REALTORS® “The Voice for Real Estate in Brevard County” For more information visit space321.com.
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Restaurant ofthe Month
THE MANSION By Deb Lindsay
The Mansion was built in 1905 and soon became the full time home of snowbirds John and Nannie Lee. Located high on a hill overlooking the Indian River and the original ferry linking to the beaches, it was an imposing three-story Victorian house. It was embellished in the Queen Anne Revival style by neighbor Claude Beaujean, a carpenter and boat builder. He added the elaborate oak staircase, bay window and gingerbread trim we enjoy today. Nannie Lee was active in early Melbourne civic affairs and hosted many events on the classic wrap around porch. When Nannie died in 1929, the house passed to daughter Lily Tidwell and her husband. They raised their family and lived there until she passed. It was then sold and went into decline. The house was rescued in 1975 by three partners who spent six years reviving it with the aim of turning it into a restaurant. In 1981, resplendent in distinctive pink paint, ‘The Strawberry Mansion’ opened, helping to initiate the renaissance of downtown Melbourne. Once again, there were buffed oak pillars, doors and windows, an elaborate central staircase and ornate fireplace. In addition to adding a restaurant kitchen, bathrooms and fire suppression system, they created several indoor and outdoor dining areas. Later, a free
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standing restaurant and kitchen called Beaujean’s replaced an adjoining outbuilding. The two venues hosted countless Brevard County weddings and other festive events and Beaujean’s was ‘the place’ for Sunday Brunch. But changing times lead to its closing in 2005. Enter Dean and Beth DiGiacinto, who had moved from an historic district of Cincinnati after they sold their very well-regarded Italian restaurant and market. There, they had taken two 1860’s buildings and turned them into a fine dining restaurant with retail space next door. During the revitalization of Historic Downtown Melbourne in 2010, they saw the potential to realize their vision of “a culinary entertainment complex’ in the venerable property. Today, The Mansion boasts 380 seats spread through well-conceived indoor and outdoor restaurant and a large
deck overlooking the Indian River and Melbourne Causeway. A completely new restaurant kitchen, full bakery and deli, is staffed by a large team of professionals. They prepare all their food from scratch, even the mustard. The Mansion keeps 73 beers on tap, but less well known is their huge retail selection of domestic and imported micro beers, wines and liquor. Dean commented that he makes sure package store prices are competitive with the ‘big boys’ and he stocks unusual bottles not found elsewhere. The retail space is spread throughout the old house so hints of polished wood peek through the shelving. Upstairs, wine shelves share former bedrooms, creating a distinct dining area perfect for private events. On our visit, Dean and Beth presented an array of dishes selected from their imaginative menu. From Tex Mex and Asian to hearty all-American, every generous plate showcased fresh prime ingredients, carefully prepared and composed with care. The beautifully arranged Caprese salad included the classics- mozzarella, basil and ripe tomato, but accented with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic drizzle and a chunky-cut olive tapenade. Another exceptional appetizer/light lunch share comprised of four applewood-smoked bacon-wrapped jumbo shrimp over creamy white cheddar grits, with a red
pepper coulis and charred corn pico del gallo- yummy. One appetizer I didn’t want to share fused TexMex and Asia- slabs of chile seared (raw inside) pristine ahi tuna draped over napa slaw, Sriracha vinaigrette and avocado, topped with jalapeños and in bib lettuce cups for wrapping. Two entrée salads are on the diet side. The Sesame Citrus Salad is Asian-themed with napa cabbage, mixed greens, edamame, mango, sesame, wonton accents and a citrusy dressing. The other is the Tortilla Salad a garnished Latin inflected toss of greens, bacon, avocado, corn pico, black beans, shredded cheeses and chili lime vinaigrette. Both are perfect for topping with optional grilled chicken or other protein. The Ancho Grilled Chicken on soft flour tacos also had that terrific charred corn pico, dolled up with chipotle sour cream, black beans over yellow rice and a napa salad with chili-lime vinaigrette. The salmon entrée was perfectly cooked, the sautéed spinach vividly green, and the lemon butter and fried capers provided an unexpected gourmet touch. Bring a down-home appetite for the double-cut pork chop. Succulent from brining and careful cooking, and even grill marks show the kitchen’s care. It came out with savory Andouille Cheddar Mash Potatoes, tender crisp green beans
and an interesting apple cider demi-glace. All that said, save room for dessert! Two highlights- one warm- a chocolate chip bread pudding with a whisky caramel sauce; the other decadently cool, Mile High Chocolate Stout Pie. It has a base of Oreo crust, then a layer of Nitro Stout fudge chocolate mousse, and topped with whipped sweet mascarpone cheese. Heavenly! It would not be fair to leave out the service, which struck that perfect balance between professional and friendly. Whether you are looking for a that perfect bottle, a nice meal out, lunch to go, or happy hour with a view, this is the perfect place for you. Dean and Beth have used this wonderful old house to create a warm and welcoming experience for every visitor. Nannie Lee would be proud.
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Bartender ofthe Month
Jessica Marie Haines The Sol-Tree
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Bartenders usually have fixed surroundings. For Jess Haines of The Sol-Tree Company though, the exact opposite is true.
A graduate of Florida Tech, Jess tended bar through school and ended up opening her mobile bartending company as a side business. Inspired by The Pour Dr.’s (the OG Mobile Bartenders of Brevard, as Jess calls them), she was thrilled to have a job that paid the bills and let her sleep in. For three years now, The Sol-Tree Company has been specializing in farm-fresh cocktail catering. They feature handcrafted cocktails, remixed classics and customized bar menus based upon client preferences and event themes. Jess and her bar staff serve intimate parties of five to corporate events of 500 to live events of 5,000.
What areas do you service? Everywhere! Your neighbor’s house, your mom’s house, the zoo, your rooftop... If you’ve got cocktails to mix, I am there. And I like road trips! What do you love most about living/working here on the Space Coast? Our hometown is big enough to enable success for small businesses. Yet it’s small enough that, with good networking and great customer service, word of mouth and referrals are all I needed to become successful. What’s the strangest thing you’ve witnessed from behind the bar? Honestly, most of the strangest stuff happens BEHIND the bar. Service Industry Peps are a bit unlike most people. Mix outgoing personalities + music + shots +
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people paying you to have a good time = FUN! But a good bartender never drinks and tells. If you were stranded on a desert island and were allowed to have one cocktail, what would it be and why? Muddled jalapeño, fresh pineapple juice & tequila- because I wouldn’t have to worry about my clothes falling off ! But preferably my desert island is a chain so that the lonely bartender stranded on the island next to mine will have chosen beer. Tell us about the best/coolest/most interesting venue you’ve ever set up at. Pop-up Art shows, I love themes, cool art,
unique people and strange places. Robot Love hosted in 2015 in the Eau Gallie Arts District was the best event I have been the pleasure of being a part of. Thank you Derek Gores!
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This past December we took the second place title of the “Best Martini” at the annual Martinis & Mistletoe Competition hosted by the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce. Our Mad Hatter Tea Party theme featured Lavender and Rose Mar-TEA-ni’s. Last year we won first place with our Blueberry Pancake Picnic and the previous year with our Campfire S’mores Martini (Cold organic homemade chocolate milk infused with red hot chilli peppers and marshmallow vodka, rimmed with candied bacon and topped with an ooey, gooey toasted marshmallow you roasted).
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What is your dream theme for an event you’d be bartending at? I am always following my dreams and I am currently pursuing hosting a community event called ARTS & Drafts. An edgy art show with good beer, craft cocktails, skate ramps & kick a** music! I want to prove Mel-boring ain’t so boring after all. If you could serve drinks in any celebrities living room, alive or dead, who would it be and why? Yours! Cuz if you’re reading this right now, I want your autograph….on the bottom of a receipt.
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The Beach Shack FRI : 05
Mondo Tikis FRI : 19
Stoney and The House Rockers
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Hypersona 7:30pm
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The Beacham/ The Social Sundays Tropical Sundays with DJ Frankie G MON : 01
The Cajuns with Los Toros and Inner Splits- Free TUE : 02
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Third Man Records Presents: Audio Social Dissent 2016 MON : 15
Scholars & Scoundrels with The Blind Spots and The Uke-A-Ladies WED : 17
Victor’s Going Away Show featuring Living Decent with Flashlights, Teen Agers and The New Lows
Waka Flocka Flame featuring DJ Whoo Kid
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Moon Taxi Punk On the Patio with Wet Nurse, Tight Genes and Caffiends FRI : 05
Michael Menert & The Pretty Fantastics with Special Guest MZG SAT : 06
Ask with Odessos and Adult Life MON : 08
Whiskey Sharts with Tears of a Tyrant and Useless Jester TUE : 09
Ben Miller Band THURS : 11
104.5 The Beat Birthday Bash featuring August Alsina, Elhae, DJ D Strong, DJ D Royale FRI : 12
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Finish Ticket & Vinyl Theatre WJRR Presents ‘On The Verge’ with Aranda SAT : 20
Nikki Hill SUN : 21
Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires MON : 22
Daley The Mellow Relics with Community Center and Moogits WED : 24
Heartless Bastards THURS : 25
MC Chris FRI : 26
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Vince Reed Band
Cocoa Beach Pier at Keith’s Oyster Bar Sundays Kris Brocato 1pm-5pm Wednesdays except 2/3 Teddy Henderson Saturdays except 2/6 Dusty 1pm-4pm FRI : 05
Bubba Whoopass Wilson 6pm-10pm SAT : 06
John Beck 1pm-4pm Rocktown 6pm-10pm FRI : 12
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Muckfire 3pm
Jairek Robbins 8:30am
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Umbrella Thieves 7:30pm SAT : 27
1833 2pm Luna Pearl 7:30pm
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Even Odds 7:30pm SAT : 06
Derek 2pm Quick Change 7:30pm SUN : 07
Umbrella Thieves 3pm WED : 10
Jon Honeycutt 6pm THURS : 11
Quick Change Duo 5pm
The Kore 3pm
Jenna’s Breezeway Grill FRI : 05
Jon Parrot 6pm-9pm SAT : 06
Rich Deems “Open Jam” 2pm-6pm
King Center
ABBA Mania Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo SAT : 13
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Jim Mitchell 5pm
Yanni
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Brevard Symphony Orchestra Presents POPS! I Love a Piano THURS : 25
Cameron Carpenter FRI : 26
Cover Story 7:30pm SAT : 13
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Vince Gill and Lyle Lovett: Songs and Stories
Red Tide 3pm Jon Cabrera 5pm
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The Quarterbones 3pm-7pm FRI : 26
Reuben Anderson 6pm-9pm
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Open Mike’s Mondays “Funk You, Monday” Funk Jam hosted by Jared Campbell from Oranga Tanga
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Tone Egan and Nick Mascolo
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Stand Up Comedy Night FRI : 19
Syd Floyd SAT : 20
Heliophonic with special guest Konglon FRI : 26
The Dead Guys SAT : 27
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Changes 6pm-10pm FRI : 26
Dana Kamide Band 6pm-10pm SAT : 27
Absolute Blue 6pm-10pm
Coconuts Mondays Good Company Nashville SAT : 06
Funpipe
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Red Tide SAT : 13
Electric Tide
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Mondo Tikis Dynamic Duo 6pm-9pm Rich Deems 6pm-9pm
Sundays Paul 12pm Mondays Adam V 5pm Tuesdays Jon Parrot 5pm Wednesdays Jim Mitchell 5pm Saturdays Splash 12pm
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Dave Mason Traffic Jam World Tour
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William Singe- The Introduction Tour- Sold Out
Johnny Danger 6pm
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Grind (Alice In Chains Tribute)
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Robert DeLong
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Mango Brothers 3pm-6pm
Derek 2pm Sonic Molechasers 7:30pm
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Everette Stephens Honeycutt
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Grand Finale
The Beach Boys | King Center | FRI : 26
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Matt & Eric 5pm SUN : 14
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General Eyez FRI : 19
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Enjoy drink specials with our accomplished bartenders The Dull Blades | Paddy Cassidy’s | SAT : 13 SUN : 21
Smoke and Oak 5pm THURS : 25
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Tone E 12pm Smoke and Oak 5pm SAT : 27
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Sandbar Sundays Sandbooze Sunday with DJ Colione and DJ Cerino 9pm-1am Wednesdays Jam Band 8pm-12am Thursdays Karaoke 8pm-12am MON : 01
Hot Pink 8pm-12am TUE : 02
Teddy Time 8pm-12am FRI : 05
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Pre Super Bowl Polar Bear Pub Crawl 1pm-6pm Absolute Blues 9pm-1am Sun : 07 Super Bowl Party King Of The Couch MON : 08
Mondo Tikis 4pm-8pm Wine-O’s 9pm-1am TUE : 09
Cocoa Beach Boys 5pm-10pm FRI : 12
506 Crew 9pm-1am SAT : 13
Wine-O’s 4pm-8pm REDTIDE 9pm-1am SUN : 14
Fyah Proof 4pm-8pm MON : 15
Stompbox Steve 4pm-8pm Hot Pink 8pm-12am TUE : 16
Teddy Time 4pm-8pm DJ Colione and DJ Cerino 9pm-1am FRI : 19
1833 4pm-8pm Musical Seduction 9pm-1am
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YO 11 Anniversary Let It Roll! Galaxy 4pm-8pm Love Valley 9pm-1am
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Just Us Band 4pm-8pm MON : 22
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Mondo Tikis 4pm-8pm Wine-O’s 9pm-1am
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Teddy Time 4pm-8pm DJ Colione and DJ Cerino 9pm-1am FRI : 26
Island Breeze Duo 4pm-8pm Dub Masters 9pm-1am SAT : 27
Spring Break Kick Off featuring Vintage, Carolyn and the Tramps, and Seed SUN : 28
Separate Checks 4pm-8pm MON : 29
Stompbox Steve 4pm-8pm Hot Pink 8pm-12am
MK Acoustics Bradley Burton SAT : 13
Dave Myers Thurs : 18 Matt Riley FRI : 19
Buck Barefoot SAT : 20
Andy Harrington SUN : 21
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What's on Tap by Ronnie Chabot
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Have you ever heard of a little island in the Florida Keys called Islamorada? Islamorada has been called many things. It’s referred to as the sport fishing capital of the world, and has the longstanding reputation of a drinking town with a fishing problem. Most people who visit call it paradise, but at Islamorada Beer Company we simply call it home. If you’ve ever been to Islamorada then you know about the legendary “Sandbar.” And if you have yet to experience a day wading in the water with a cold drink in your hand we invite you to join the Islamorada Beer group on any Sandbar Sunday for the time of your life. #MySandbar IBC opened the doors in October of 2014 and has become a must see destination for everyone visiting the keys. Islamorada Beer has always been locally owned & operated and are proud to be the first to kick off the
local craft beer market in Florida Keys. We take great pride in their local community and giving back to the amazing Florida Keys Islands that they call home. Jose Herrera, M.S. Islamorada Beer Company Co-Founder/Director of Sales and Marketing You will be able to find these amazing beers at your local package stores and watering holes. If you don’t see it there just ask so we can get it there so you to can enjoy “An Island State of Mind”
Here are few more great Brews to keep an eye out for Brewed by Kona Brewing Company Style: Brown Ale Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Brewed by AnheuserBusch InBev Style: Hard Root Beer St. Louis, Missouri
Brewed by 3 Daughters Brewing Company Style: Golden Ale St. Petersburg, Florida
Brewed by Big Storm Brewing Company Style: Amber Ale Odessa, Florida
Till next month, Cheers Ronnie Chabot On Premise Craft Brand Manager
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THE SUPERVILLAINS By Kelsie Sandage
The Supervillains have eight albums under their belts, and many tours that crisscross the US, along with stints in the Virgin Island. Perhaps you’re familiar with their song, “St. Thomas,” that gets the crowd singing along. Whether it’s from “Massive,” “Postcards from Paradise,” “Horseshoes and Handgrenades,” or another of their eight albums, most people have a favorite Supervillains’ song. As a native myself, I have heard The Supervillains since I was in high school. The first time I saw them was when they opened Earth Day Birthday, and then last year I saw them up close at Milliken’s Reef. Florida loves The Supervillains – they play all over the state with many stops in the Space Coast. At the end of this month, they will be returning to Brevard for the Port Canaveral Seafood Festival on February 26. Dominic “Dom” Maresco, Drummer and Band General Manager, took some time to chat with The Beachside Resident.
in high school and we’ve been doing so ever since. How did we come up with the name? A dartboard and some slips of paper.
When and how did you start The Supervillains, and how did you decide on the name?
Will 2016 bring a new Supervillains album?
Scott “Skart” Suldo and I started playing together when we were
How did you all meet? Our Stage Manager, now bass player, B.J. Hall, was a fan of ours, and after a while he started working for us – now he plays with us! Our tour manager, Andrew Lange, is my best friend. We picked up our front of house guy, Brett Mchatton, from prison, I think. There are more pieces to complete the machine, but their stories are lame. With eight albums and your energetic live performances, what inspires The Supervillains style of ska-reggae music? The crowd mostly; probably some booze and a safety meeting or two as well. We like to keep our records moving. I would hate to record the same album over and over. Each one is different and special in its own way. Kinda like our guitar/keys player, Tom “T-Rex” Moulton. He’s special.
Yes. Skart and I have been working tirelessly to get a new one recorded!
What are The Supervillains touring goals for 2016? Spring, summer, and fall! We’ll be busy as possible again this year. Hoping to make another trip down to the Caribbean as well! You recently hired a new bassist, B.J. Hall. What does he bring to the table for The Supervillains? A bass, a beard, and a badass – the 3 B’s; he also brings energy and a bit of tenacity. He’s been one of our best friends for as long as I can remember. He’s a proper addition to the group. On Friday, February 26th, The Supervillains are playing the Port Canaveral Seafood Festival. Before that is Gainesville and New Smyrna. What is the The Supervillains favorite part about playing shows on the Space Coast? To be honest.....FISHING! The boys are all hopping on a boat the day before and parking the rig at an undisclosed location for the night. We all enjoy the outdoors, and everything Florida has to offer. I might even show Skart how to catch a fish as I am the superior fisherman. We are looking forward to the Port Canaveral Seafood Festival!
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Blues To Brimstone with your host Chip Myles. Chip brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for blues, soul and gospel music.
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Horoscopes By Marie Moore
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relationships and strengthening your current ones. For others a great time to mingle if you’re single.
You need to be careful with what you say to others because people are taking you seriously. Which can be a good or bad thing. Also, when you stop fighting and go with the flow. You’ll find your situation actually works for you not against you.
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To keep the peace in your current love relationship, don’t dwell on the past. Because you may not be over some past hurts and it will come up in your present. There is a great energy for love relationships and new love coming in.
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Aries This month you are looking to make changes. For those of you who already know what you want, you’ll go after yours. For those who are still looking, be careful with the decisions you make this month. There will be lessons learned.
Taurus Love relationships are the focus. I feel with Mars in the seventh house for some of you this is a good time for new love. For others, you may be working the kinks out of your current love relationship. Changes may be made this month.
Gemini Watch your emotional self in regards to love relationships. You can be your own worst enemy. Also this month you may benefit financially through your partner. The energy of Mercury direct in the 8th house helps you let go of deep seated issues with your past.
Cancer I feel that some of you will shake things up at work by bringing a lot of things to light. This is a great time for career, and a fun energy time for the social life. Venus brings much needed love energy coming your way.
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Leo Jupiter is in retrograde till May. Your money situation is dictated by your emotional self so try to be at peace. Especially if your money is not looking right. Sun is in the seventh house of relationships, bringing some nice surprises in regards to love.
Virgo You have major changes happening in the month of February. The lesson that this month brings is to be open about your feelings and to be considerate of others. Your relationships may be in trouble if you don’t communicate your desires and needs to others.
Libra You have a lot going on this month. For some of you there will be major changes later this month. I feel problems with relationships may arise, but you may be quiet and not say how you are feeling. You need to stop internalizing your situation and talk about it.
Scorpio You need to watch your thoughts this month because thoughts become things. You may have problems with your relationship because you are not being open about your feelings.
Sagittarius People want to help you and be there for you so let them instead of doing everything yourself. This is a nice time for love
You are making some personal changes, whether it’s changing your profile picture or a new hairdo. Saturn brings about some karmic lessons for you, so take this as an opportunity to grow. You have beautiful energy to tap into when things get rough.
Marie Moore considers herself a professional student of mythology and mysticism and has been following her spiritual journey through the study of Kaballah and various other religions since the age of 8. She provides a workout for your soul, and while she cannot give you answers, she will show you the path toward enlightenment. Whether you choose to break free of your routine or not is up to you. She will also help you learn how to take care of others and be accountable for your own actions so that you may begin focusing on the complexities of your inner self. This is for entertainment purpose only, must be 18 years or older. Warning; these horoscopes are not sugar coated. They will tell it like it is, how it is, and how it can be. Only YOU can change
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Adele
XL Recordings, 2015 Just like that one movie most everyone saw this holiday season, this is the one new CD filled stockings everywhere. So you probably got an earful, whether you wanted to or not. So does it live up to the hype? An album focusing on nostalgic reflection from someone who’s not yet 30 can seem premature and ill conceived. But this is largely what Adele serves up here. Loss and unrequited love are central themes and there’s a focus on ballads. With the lead single, “Hello,” which is really a good-bye, she teases deep emotion from quiet phrasing to swelling, soaring drama. “All I Ask” is the final night two lovers will spend together and she sings, “Give me a memory I can use,” emotionally exposed and resigned to the inevitable end. Here still she retains her dignity and reflects a strength to endure. There’s no “Rolling in the Deep,” and it seems like all the songs are love songs. If you’re a fan, it won’t matter. And if you’re a casual listener, be glad Adele is great at what she does.
Number One Pool Party
It’s Alive Records/Mooster Records, 2015 Pool Party are from Miami, write really silly songs, and refuse to take themselves too seriously. Formed in 2001 or ‘02 (no one can really recall with any certainty), the band set out to to entertain anyone who’d listen, and they never quit. Playing or entertaining, that is. This is either garageypunk rock or punky-garage rock, but definitely one of those things. This racket isn’t fueled by righteous indignation or adolescent rage. This comes
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from the Dee Dee Ramone school of “I just wanna have something to do,” and they do it really well. “Pool Party Number One” is the sort of song/ chant soccer teams use to psyche themselves up. There’s a nice touch of bright, spirited organ playing to liven the tune. “Undress for Success” should be the soundtrack for next season of any barely-clothed reality show. “Boob Massage” is as knuckle-dragging dumb as you hope it’d be. “Strut My Stuff ” is unbelievably great. It could have been written after binge listening to the first three Alice Cooper albums, on vinyl of course. “Freaking Out,” and “Drinking by the Pool,” are also proper sorts of songs, with catchy choruses and more developed ideas. Here on side two, they let on that they not only can play, but write a song that resembles something actually heard on the radio. This is ideal for anyone who doesn’t feel the need to be burdened by annoying feelings like loss, love or despair, and don’t want to think too much. P.S. Check out the great earworm track from their previous release, “Pool Party Party”, “I Was a Teenage Weirdo.” Poignant and self deprecating, it’s the perfect song for anyone who’s ever felt they were on the outside looking in.
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WE’RE LOUD: 90s Cassette Punk Unknowns. Various Artists
Slovenly Recordings/Black Gladiator 2015 Every era of music has some grossly neglected and under appreciated artists. Bands who never rose past their hometowns scene or the tri-state area. This collection of 33 songs seeks to help document the vast and sprawling underground punk landscape. Les Fleur Du Mal from Las Vegas offer up some fun and flighty keyboard driven garage-ish rock. Pink Fingers, Barf Bags, Crawlers, and Mega and the Nyrds all get their moment in the sun, finally. And it truly wouldn’t be punk if there wasn’t some genuinely pissed off act performing in kind and Heck Yeahs fit the bill here with three songs, including “I Always Hated You.” People’s Court have the instant classic, “We’re Gonna Die,” which is insanely catchy and perfectly dry. If your tastes ever flirted with the underground or currently still do, this lo-fi collection of noisy numbers is what you need.
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Surf Expo & Cocoa Beach Open By Scooter Newell • sk8scooter@gmail.com www.cocoabeachskatepark.com
January was a busy month in the world of skateboarding. It’s not always summer days and pineapples. Sometimes we have to get to work producing events and attend meetings at conventions. Like all types of industry, the surf/ skate world has its conventions. A time where big and small companies figure out how to take over the world or make it to the end of next month. A time where product lines are shown and pre-book orders are planned. It is a time where the newest products go on display with marketing campaigns set in motion to ensure all retail buyers set aside dollars for the next big seller. It’s a time of boardriding. Skating with friends from around or even out of the country. A time to share the passion that was instilled in us so long ago. I would say it is a time of surfing but we’re in Orlando for cryin’ out loud. Apparently we have decided to figure out a distant point from any coast and title the convention “Surf Expo”. I have always thought that was a strange place to talk surf. Either way I have been attending since 1986. Wow. I just did that math. Anyway, this year was a great one. We were able to get the word out about our Skate To School scholarship program to a lot of companies and the interest was phenomenal. We spoke with our sponsors that help us produce the
Cocoa Beach Open Skateboarding Competition. We even secured some opportunities to grow both projects. After the work is done there are always the after-parties. We started off at the Surfing Hall of Fame inductions. I had to snap a picture with legend, and one of my favorite MC’s, Hunter Joslin. He along with Rich Rudolph and many others shared the honor. Rich was in such a heavily guarded VIP section that I couldn’t get to him. Northeast legend Sid Abruzzi gave the first speech and immediately referred to Rich and Phil Salick in the highest regard. Sid exclaimed that he met the Salick brothers when he first visited Cocoa Beach and that they were instrumental in his annual visits every year since the 1970’s. The ceremony was incredible and it was an honor to be in the room. We were whisked off to the next after party where we met up with the Sector 9 crew and numerous other industry people. We had a blast hanging out with Lance-O and Beebs and Her Money Makers. The music was infectious and the crowd was great. Lots of surf skate legends in the crowd with positive vibes. The next morning was
rough but we finished out our meetings and headed back to the beach. I can’t stand Orlando! The Cocoa Beach Open was a great success! We had to postpone the event one day due to sub-arctic and hurricane force winds. Even though the wind was howling, Oranga Tanga still rocked the stage at Coconuts on the Beach. People were dancing and we had unlimited beer for contest participants and VIPs (hit me up for a wrist band next year). It was a good call to wait. On Sunday morning the weather was great, the sun was out and the skate park was packed. People traveled from Delaware, North Carolina, Tennessee and all over Florida and Georgia to come to our lovely town’s skateboard event. The news cameras were there and we had vendors from near and far alike: Grind for Life,
Domain Premium Apparel, Bravery Adams, Neezy Bordz, Broken Horse. Mike Duffield and Nixon were in the house and gave us almost $1000 in watches for the two winners. Kelsey’s and Bruno’s kept us in pizza all day long and skaters came out to compete for some of the $5,000 that was up for grabs. Our sponsors came through for the second year in a row. Rusty’s Seafood and Oyster Bar along with Coconuts on the Beach both contributed to the prize purse. This is semi-historical in a way because these are local restaurants giving back to skateboarding. We are so thankful that these two wonderful local establishments got behind the vision of a local PRO/AM contest for skateboarders. Thanks! We were prepping for this event around the clock for four nights with trophy construction. Jessie Saum
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pulled off the most amazing awards we have ever seen. We stuck to our “skatesword” theme and just raised the bar. The winners were proud to walk away with such amazing awards. Plus the cash! The Cocoa Beach Skate Park would like to thank Tina Mila and Matt Hannan for running the registration, shop, tabulations and logistics. Thanks to David Morefield for video production, Mattie Jordan for the photography. Judging Panel: Bob Umbel, Mark Lake, PJ Byrtus, Rich Payne. Thanks to Jewop Steve and Sean Slater for the computer and sound board. Huge thanks to Aarin Hartwell for stepping in as a last minute production fill in for Sound/DJ/MC. Without those people above there is no Cocoa Beach Open. See you next year!
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Florida Surf Museum CONSTRUCTING
THE PERFECT WAVE by Dan Reiter
Roger Scruggs
Floridians who recently watched the video of Kelly Slater’s new wave pool in Lemoore, California were forced to wonder why the homegrown champion decided to build the most unbelievably perfect reeling wave over 2,000 miles away. In a state already flush with point breaks and offshore winds. While mystery still shrouds the Kelly Slater Wave Company–which, according to the website, “combines cutting edge science, engineering and design to create the longest, rideable open-barrel man made wave in the world”–locals were heartened by the notion that such a man-made wave was possible. Perhaps, in some nottoo-distant future, it will be available to the wave-starved masses. While purists eschew the notion of seeking the perfect wave in any place other the ocean, the image of Slater tucking into the silky dark-water barrel is tantalizing enough, and represents a technological coup for a community who has long endured the failures of wave-pool upstarts. In the meantime, let’s be thankful for fleeting north swells, little peelers at northwind blocks, and whatever else the Atlantic throws our way.
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Here’s this month’s Florida Surf Museum news:
Surfing Santas Thanks to the Trosset family, and the City of Cocoa Beach, the Surfing Santas event earned over $5000 for Mike Rogers’ worthy charity Grind for Life, and pleased to donate $5000 to the organization. That’s no lump of coal!
Shout-outs Here’s to Natural Art founder Pete Dooley for being inducted into the Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame, and to Eastern Surf Magazine, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary!
Exhibits & Upcoming Events We continue into the new year with our current exhibitsShortboard Evolution Revolution and Sidewalk Surfing/ The Florida Connection. Check
them out on our website or, better yet, go to the museum and see the real thing. An upcoming exhibit for 2016 will be a show from noted surf photographer Tony Aruzza, combining surfboards from some of the world’s most respected shapers with Tony’s unique photographic art. Coming up again on March 26th will be the 16th annual Florida State Paddleboard Championship. The Waterman’s Challenge will be June 4th and 5th. And the Florida Women of the Waves gathering will be in October. In the meantime we will be having even more of our swap meet/ cookouts that were so popular last summer. So please join us- participate, contribute, volunteer or just hang out. 2016 is going to be a great year!
The Florida Surf Museum is located in the Ron Jon Watersports Building. Visit www.floridasurfmuseum.org, or check Facebook — “Florida Surf Museum.” Formal name and web address changes are forthcoming. Call 258-8217 for more information. Programs are supported in part through a grant sponsored by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners and managed by the Brevard Cultural Alliance.
Boardrider ofthe Month by Jenny Bilchak
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Lucas Fish
Lucas Fish of East Coast Roofing Solutions is someone that people in our community can turn to, whether as a loyal friend or as a businessman dedicated to keeping families safe. Lucas was born in the New Smyrna area and moved to Cocoa Beach when he was 15. Without a doubt, surfing and skating were Lucas’ favorite activities. Since moving to the Space Coast, Lucas created a circle of friends who he still surfs with today. Living here, we are lucky to have weather that allows us to play outside year round. Our surf and skate scene is very influential to the young and young at heart. I asked Lucas how growing up in such a rich surfing and skating atmosphere shaped him as an individual. “I think growing up in a rich surf and skate community helped me as a person to set goals and eventually achieve them,” he said. “Similar to when you’re trying to learn something new at surfing or skateboarding.” While the beach shapes the land we reside on, it’s also constantly shaping us as
well. As boardriders, life is built around memories that keep us frothing for more. We all have moments that are stuck in time and waves that we’re still searching for. I asked Lucas what moments on the board he is looking forward to. He simply and wonderfully stated, “I really look forward to the paddle outs with friends and our kids. Cruising in my VW bus and continuing the cycle of what living in Cocoa Beach is all about.” I asked Lucas what it was about the Space Coast that sold him on raising his family and starting his business here. “After living in North Carolina for five years, my wife Lori and I moved back to Cocoa Beach in 2007,” he said. “Our son Raven was born weeks later. We chose Cocoa Beach to be our permanent residence specifically because of the beach culture… the people and slightly laid back lifestyle. We started our roofing business, East Coast Roofing Solutions Inc. in
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2011 and the business has done very well. Mainly due to the support and feedback from our community.” Not to mention all the hard work put in daily. Ending this session, Lucas wanted to thank a few people that have been there for him and supported him along the way. “My wife Lori, Eric Super, Morgan Campbell, Bruce and Dianne at Surfinista and lots more. This could go on and on. Thank you.” And as always, I asked for some advice for the groms. Lucas said “Never give up! Everything you need is at your fingertips – you just have to grab it!” Lucas couldn’t be more correct. You’ll surprise yourself with a little hard work and remembering to be loyal to yourself. Until next time, stay warm in the water.
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Fishing Reports
Get Out on the Good Days By Capt. Scott Bussen
Hunting Red Fish By Capt. Jamie Glasner
It’s the beginning of yet another month so I hope everyone had an awesome new year and caught plenty of fish. During the course of this month there are many different species to target whether you like to fish the inshore or the nearshore. I’ll start off by talking about the nearshore fishing. Depending on the person, whether you like slow trolling or sight fishing, it’s a great time for both. Slow trolling for kingfish is hot right now, along with some sailfish in the mix. If you can find live bait like pogies, greenies, or thread fins then you’re golden. If you make your own kingfish rigs, a light wire with two treble hooks will do the job. The equipment I like to use for slow trolling for kings or sailfish is a Shimano TLD20 matched with a Shimano Tallus Blue water rod with thirty to forty pound mono. There is also tripletail and cobia to target which are a ton of fun to sight fish on fly or spinning rod. When you’re out looking for tripletail, look for color changes or floating sargasm. When the color changes and there’s
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a good temperature difference, I’d look for the cobia. Live bait, jigs, and live shrimp will be your best baits when targeting them. The inshore bite is also on fire. Redfish and trout are the main species to target until the black drum show up in larger numbers. The winter time is also the best time to target big sea trout. As we get these cold fronts, it pushes all the fish into deeper holes on the flats and if you find the right one it’s like catching fish out of a bath tub. In the mix of the trout and redfish there is also black drum which are a lot of fun to catch too. If you’ve never caught one before, they fight just like redfish but they’re not as spooky. The only thing that can frustrate you is they can be very picky sometimes. My choice of lures are the gulp jerk shads and shrimp along with Logic Lures soft plastics. Well that’s all I have for you this month so good luck out there and tight lines!
There’s not really a whole lot to say about January as I start to write this article, or at least there’s little to say about the fishing. So far, only about one in four days in January have been offshore fishable and some of those weren’t exactly calm. The problem with the few fishable days being far between is that it’s hard to establish patterns. Therefore, much of my forecast is going to rely on past February’s patterns and not so much affected by how January ended. The one thing I can say about last month is that we saw a bit of winter weather that we haven’t seen much of over the past few years. I for one think we’ve seen enough for this winter and we can bring back the temps in the high 60’s and low 70’s. When it wasn’t too cold, windy and rough to fish, the fishing was actually pretty darn good. For a few of the days, there was a very defined edge where the water changed from pure mud to a decent blue. When that edge was there, there were multiple species of fish feeding on the blue water side. Some
of the best sailfishing in the past several months happened along this edge with many boats reporting multiple opportunities. There were also good numbers of kingfish with an occasional wahoo, a few mahi and blackfin tuna. If the water temperatures in February remain a few degrees above seventy, I would expect to see action similar to last month. Most of those pelagics should hang around until the water temps dip below 70 degrees. Also, the fish could move into the reefs if the water inshore ever cleans up. Last month the clean water was outside 120’ and if that clean water moves in, the kingfish action could turn red hot. Also, if the kings get a chance to school back up, there should be a better chance at a few more blackfin tuna.
If the fish seem to be concentrated, spinning minnows on stinger rigs should be all you need to keep in the action. If the fish are more scattered out, you might have to spend a little more coin and troll ballyhoo. The problem with the ballyhoo rigs is that the kings love to clip them off right behind the hook. If you really want to bottom fish, you should find plenty of action on grouper and red snapper that you have to throw back. If you’re trying to catch something for the grill, pack an extra portion of patience as the amberjack have been a little hard to come by. If you’re lucky, you might find a few triggerfish, mangrove, mutton or yellowtail snapper on the inshore reefs like Pelican Flats. Either way, if the ocean is calm enough and it’s not too cold, better take advantage any good days and get offshore. At least me writing this article is like being a weatherman. I can be as wrong as wrong gets and I’ll still have a job tomorrow. See y’all on the pond!!
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monitor, The Surfriders Foundation would love to assist your efforts any way we can. You do not have to join The Surfriders Foundation to be a Stakeholder. Of course, if you would like to join we would love to have you. And don’t worry. Any materials you may need to maintain your adopted beach would be provided through Surfriders. And if you need help with your beach project, the Cocoa Beach chapter of The Surfriders Foundation can help coordinate volunteers to assist you.
Chances are, since you are perusing this fabulous periodical, you might be a resident of this wonderful seaside town. Or perhaps you are visiting from our nearby Brevard communities such as Merritt Island or Cocoa. Maybe you come from as far away as Orlando or Pennsylvania or Germany. Wherever you may come from, one thing many of us share is an appreciation and love of our beautiful beaches. One reason our beaches are so enjoyable is that we have a small group of fantastic volunteers that help to monitor conditions at various beaches up and down the coast. These volunteers do a variety of things to help maintain their adopted stretch of shoreline. If they think their beach would benefit from more vegetation they can request to have sea oats planted. They may think their beach could use stakes and rope to help remind beach goers that dunes and dune vegetation are protected. We call these volunteers Stakeholders. The Cocoa Beach chapter of The Surfriders Foundation currently has a core group of stakeholders monitoring several crossovers and beaches from Port Canaveral to south Cocoa Beach. However, there are still some crossovers and beaches that could benefit from a little TLC. If you have a favorite beach you would like to adopt and
To see how you can get involved and see which crossovers and beaches need Stakeholders, please visit our website at cocoabeach.surfrider.org.
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Patrick AFB
Patrick Tax Office Opens Feb. 1 by 45th Space Wing Public Affairs
It’s that time of the year again - time to file income taxes in an effort to meet the April 15 deadline. Members of the Patrick AFB Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program will provide free income tax return preparation for active duty, reservist, military retirees, and civilian personnel of the Patrick AFB community beginning Feb. 1, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The following documentation is required to prepare tax returns: • Picture I.D. • Social Security cards or Military I.D. with social security number, for tax payer, spouse and each dependent listed on the tax return • Income statements for wages, interest, dividends, pensions, social security, and other (W-2s, and 1099s); expense statements to itemize deductions • A copy of 2014’s tax return (if available) • The account number and routing number, if direct deposit, for refund (or to debit payment of any taxes due) is desired
Appointments can be made by calling (321) 494-4718. Should patrons reach an answering machine, they are asked to leave a name and phone number. The service is provided at the Patrick AFB Shark Center, located at 815 Harrier Ave. Satellite Beach, Fla. 32937, adjacent to the Chapel in the South Patrick Housing complex (Pelican Coast). Entrance is at the south side of the Shark Center. The PAFB VITA Program is sponsored by the PAFB Legal Office and Project Emeritus. This service is provided by volunteer tax counselors who have been trained and certified by the IRS. Effective 2015: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) signed into law March 23, 2010, requires all U.S. citizens and legal residents to obtain and maintain a minimum standard of health care insurance. For 2015, taxpayers are required to prove that they have obtained the minimum essential coverage and TRICARE qualifies for this coverage. Proof of coverage is the Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form 1095: Employer Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage. Each member of the Air Force team will
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need to have the IRS Form 1095 to file their taxes in 2016; active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, military retirees and DOD civilians. The IRS Form 1095 is scheduled to be mailed to all employees. However, to save paper, taxpayers can elect to receive it electronically. It will also be available on myPay. The schedule of when the IRS Form 1095 is available on the myPay homepage.
While the tax service is free of charge, a food donation box will be available for canned or boxed foods for local area food programs. The food will be distributed to local area food programs.
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The Art Side Bella Casa
FYI Channel Pelc and her company have recently filmed eight television episodes of a new show called Zombie House Flipping. “The series is on the FYI channel. The show is about investors who flip homes in Orlando. Each house has a very different look and feel. One was a Mid-Century Modern style house with original Terrazzo floors. We staged it with Mid-Century Modern furniture and accessories. After the improvements, Bella Casa came in and staged the homes before the open house for the big reveal. All eight episodes were staged by Bella Casa. The first show airs January 30th at 9pm/10pm Central.
Lisa Pelc has recently been named Florida State President for RESA, the Real Estate Staging Association. RESA® members are a global community of professional home stagers and real estate professionals. For more tips or questions regarding staging or redesign visit bellacasastagingandredesign.com or call 321-837-9808. Continued From Page 11
Gardening Tips Carolyn’s Edible Garden
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Rest Between Season When it gets too hot, Carolyn finishes the season by covering the soil with a roll of brown paper, which can be found in the paint section of a hardware store. When it is time for the new season, she just adds a thin layer of soil on top of the paper to start again.
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The Movies
by Matthew Phillips • facebook.com/mattbillups
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Dir: JJ Abrams
Stars: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver Luke Skywalker, the last of the Jedi, has disappeared. The only key to finding him lies within a droid named BB-8. BB-8 meets a young scavenger (Ridley) and they cross paths with a former Stormtrooper (Boyega). Newcomers Boyega, Ridley and Driver bring new characters to the Star Wars universe that intrigue and entertain. Unlike the most recent Star Wars (prequel) films, Abrams doesn’t drown the movie with special effects and his characters are human with personalities and flaws. “The Force Awakens” mixes old faces with fresh ones, creating a new story while still recognizing the past. The movie has the spirit, music, and tone of the original films including plot points. That’s ok because many popular franchises use a formula (besides, better to take from the classic films than something like The Phantom Menace right?) Anticipated for and loved by many, “The Force Awakens” isn’t cinematic perfection but it does its job by bringing audiences to that familiar galaxy far far away with the feel of Star Wars. It’s the beginning of a new trilogy and essentially “A New Hope” for a new generation. Grade: A
The Revenant
Dir: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson Frontiersman Hugh Glass (DiCaprio) is left for dead by his peer (Hardy) after a bear attack in the 1820s. “Revenant” is a beautiful and brutal story about a father driven by both love for family and revenge. It’s a realistic and unflinching dramatic look at man. Avoiding natives, weathering storms and cauterizing wounds, Iñárritu shows how gritty and brutal survival can be. Filmed entirely
outside using natural lighting, the cinematography is wonderful. Despite its riveting dialogue, sometimes the simple sound of heavy breathing and nature is just as powerful. As the hero and villain respectively, DiCaprio and Hardy prove they are two of the best actors of their generation. In some scenes, DiCaprio demonstrates his acting ability using only body language when unable to speak. It’s been said that some of the best films can be understood using only picture absent of sound. “The Revenant” is not only a prime example in that regard but also one of dedication and excellent filmmaking. Grade: A+
The Hateful Eight Dir: Quentin Tarantino
Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Jason Leigh A bounty hunter (Russell) and his prisoner (Jason Leigh) take refuge from a blizzard inside a cabin with six other fiendish strangers. In a nutshell, it’s “Reservoir Dogs” meets “Django Unchained.” Set after the Civil War, it’s eight strangers located in one place with one of them being disconcerting for the rest. To those familiar with Tarantino’s work, “The Hateful Eight” has everything you’ve come to expect; his customary actors, exaggerated violence, colorful characters and fearless exposition. Tarantino’s newest film isn’t just about entertaining dialogue and violence. He wisely uses the film’s setting to incorporate social and racial politics into the story (something attempted in Django.) Every performance is grand from the commanding Kurt Russell, and the conniving Sam Jackson to Walton Goggins who is finally given a large role to excel in. Tarantino’s work has been and always will be about his love for film thus every movie he makes is going to be a mixed bag of influential elements. He shares his passion for movies through his films and in turn, influences others. Tarantino’s latest movie may not be for everyone but through his unique style and methods, demonstrates he can still make a great film. Grade: A
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Inquire of Juliet By Juliet Pomodoro
Dear Juliet, My husband like to smoke after business time. But I cannot stand the second hand! It makes me cough and frankly, it stinks. He just opens a window and says I’m being picky. What do I tell him when he lights up?
Cathleen in Cocoa My Poor Coughing Cathleen, The history of smoking a cigarette after making love is a long one. It seems some people like a little side of vice with their vice entree. Your husband seems like a dim bulb to me, sweetie. Being intimate with someone is all about respect. If he can’t respect your health and your wishes, put up some NO SMOKING signs and tell him to pack his bags.
Dear Juliet,
I met this cute little librarian recently while I was hunting for some poetry at my neighborhood library. We really hit it off, and I think I’d like to ask her out. But there’s a little footnote that keeps bothering me... She seemed like a pretty straight laced girl. And I am a goth and professional Mistress! I wear all black, all the time, and my line of work is, well... titillating, to say the least. I don’t know if I can deal with the rejection if she thinks I’m a freak! What do I do?
Brittany in Titusville
Love, Juliet
Dear Juliet,
My man is a Tarzan! He loves to climb trees, and even takes naps in the giant ficus in our yard. He has asked me to come up and spend some... personal time with him in the limbs of his favorite tree. It sounds fun to me. I’m just worried about his weird ficus fetish. Should I be?
Sam in Merritt Island Him Tarzan, You Sam! Honey, it sounds to me like your man is a dendrophile! Now, that means someone who wants to make love TO trees, not IN them... So that may not be accurate. You should probably ask him to clear that up for you... As for his adventurous arousal, safety first! If you really want to support your amorous arborist, attach some safety harnesses to some support limbs, and make sure you put up a TALL privacy fence. Love, Juliet
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has a giant German Shepherd. This dog is built like a puma, and guards my girlfriend from day to night. It would be endearing, except that he guards her from ME! Whenever I try to put the moves on her, he growls at me, and she has to put him in a cage. This is shaping up to be a bad situation. Should I give her an ultimatum?
Rob in Indialantic Mon petit chat, I don’t know your new lady love, but I’d venture to guess that if dogs are her passion, you will find yourself on the losing end of that ultimatum. What you need to do now is show this dog that you are not a threat, and you intend to stay. This means put in some time with them at the dog park, or take them both for a fun hike. Once he learns that you are both on the same team, he will be fetching your slippers in no time. Love, Juliet
It seems you were checking out more than just books, my lurid love! But you are also judging a book by its cover. Tisk, tisk, mon ami! One in your line of work should know that one’s outer appearance does not always fall in line with one’s inner desires. For all you know, that buttoned up librarian may be the freak! Perhaps she thought you wouldn’t be interested in a “square” like her. Prove her wrong and ask her to dinner. And maybe afterward, you can give her a tour of your dungeon. Er, office. Good luck, my sweet! Love, Juliet
Dear Juliet,
My new girlfriend is wonderful, everything is going really well in our new relationship. She is a professional dog trainer, and
Dear Juliet,
I like to play the field, but my friends are starting to make judgy comments. Who wants to eat the same dinner every night for the rest of your life when the world is one big buffet?
Harold in Palm Bay My lovely Harold, You either need to pump the brakes on your social calendar, or get yourself some new friends. As long as all partners are safe and consenting, the idea of a “good number” is antiquated. If you are really concerned, find one friend whose judgment you value, and have a private, open conversation with them. Maybe you will gain some insight. Until then don’t fill them in on all the little details of your love life. Love, Juliet
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