April 2016 The Fishing Issue

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All Hands On Deck: It’s Time for a Fish Story This month’s issue is about fishing, and it just so happens we had a historic fish kill in our community while in production for this issue.

It was heartbreaking to see dead fish by the thousands.

There were places so full of dead fish it seemed you could walk right across the water on their corpses. Thousands of comments flooded the internet, emails were being sent and phone calls were being made 24 hours a day.

A community crying for help. As a media outlet, we have the responsibility to share the story with our readership . Our stories can have positive and negative impacts depending how we tell that story. When is it ok to stay quiet? What if the story impacts you?

One of my dearest friends and I were

discussing the Indian River Lagoon and it made us think back to the 1975 movie “Jaws”. That movie terrified my sister and I so bad that when we went swimming, if we couldn’t see the bottom we wouldn’t go.

As the publisher of a local magazine, do I frighten you by telling you the scary stories of the brown water, or do we keep everyone calm like Mayor Vaughn of Amity in “Jaws”?

“For Christ Sake, tomorrow is the fourth of July and we will be open for business! It’s going to be one of the best summer we’ve ever had. If fella’s are concerned about the beaches you do whatever A P R I L 20 16 you have to make

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them safe but those beaches will be open for this weekend.” -Mayor Vaughn When do we say enough is enough? First it starts with a little dark water. Next you have a couple fish die. Later you have thousands of fish die. At the end of the day the sunsets will still make great pictures and your boat still going to float in the water but life as you know it has been diminished. Are we going to wait and pass this responsibility to the next generation? A lot of people have some amazing ideas, we should start acting on them.

We all need to look at how our choices impact our environment. It’s our quality of life, long-term economic impacts to our job market, real estate values and possibly our health that are going to be affected for years to come.

Without a strong stance for change we can’t solve this problem. The change starts with us.

We have to start looking at our septic systems and possible leakage into our water systems. We have to check our sprinklers and reconsider how we fertilize our yards. If we don’t, 20 years down the road it’ll be another mess to clean up. In 1997, there was a six page article in Florida Today that forewarned this crisis . Here we are again- will we listen? A lot of people want to point fingers, but I think we should be pointing them at ourselves.

We all contribute to the problems, and it’s time we start becoming part of the solution.

In the end when the bill comes due we will have to pay it and hopefully we won’t pass this burden to our children.

Like in “Jaws”, when they find the two kids with a fake shark suit…

“He made me do it.”

Respectfully, Craig Harriman

“Requiem for a Lagoon” - A tribute to a lord of the Indian River, a Redfish taking mullet along the mangrove, as it has for millenniums. A poignant vision of the abundance of life taken for granted, as we stand at the precipice of our river succumbing to runoff and algae blooms. - Rick Piper You can see and purchase more of Rick’s art on Facebook and at rickpipersart.com.

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Coming Up Next... The Water Issue Next month brings the 7th Annual Thunder on Cocoa Beach Space Coast Super Boat Grand Prix, and that gave us the inspiration for our next issue. We want to talk about the water, and that includes the boats above and the wildlife below. If you have anything you’d like to contribute to the May Water Issue, send us an email at Staff@TheBeachsideResident.com by Monday, April 11th, 2016.

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Contributor Spotlight Captain Jamie Glasner The Inshore Fishing Report “I started writing for The Beachside Resident back in 2012. The guys running it back then wanted to start writing fishing reports, and they wanted someone local. I was born and raised right here in Cocoa Beach, and I’m on the water every single day, so I said, “Of course!” My column is for everyone to read, pros and novices alike. Tune in and you can see how the fishing is going both inshore and offshore. With recent events in Cocoa Beach, a lot of people are concerned with fishing humanely. My advice for everyone is to catch your fish, and then let them go. Fishing is a great sport for everyone. It’s fun and an awesome way to enjoy the outdoors and what we have here.”

PUBLISHER/CEO Craig Harriman EDITOR IN CHIEF Rachel Bilchak MARKETING DIRECTOR Francis Gigantic CREATIVE DIRECTOR Haley Thompson SALES DIRECTOR Teresa Speed DESIGN Bob Long, Rick Piper DISTRIBUTION Sean Pasek FINANCE Susan Missy Lee INTERNS Alex Dreyer

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Drew Ancarrow, Jackie Beatty, Jenny Bilchak, Scott Bussen, Gable Costello, Lisa Darmana, Samantha Deebel, Emily Emerson, Christine Eveker Jamie Glasner, Greg Gordon, John Goudie, Vern Hobbs, Bill Hausmann, Deb Lindsay, Marie Moore, Scooter Newell, Nataleigh Palmer, Matthew Phillips, Juliet Pomodoro, Eva Raczkowska, Dan Reiter, M. Alberto Rivera, Jennifer Ruisch, and Kelsie Sandage

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Word on the Street Cross the Causeway Water Viewpoints Florida Surf Museum Fitness Recipe of the Month Surfrider Cocoa Beach Pet of the Month Horoscopes Open for Business Restaurant of the Month Chef ’s Corner The Artside Resident of the Month Skilled Labor Music Calendar Bartender of the Month Local Amp Album Reviews Patrick AFB Jedi Grind Tricks Boardrider of the Month Fishing Reports Out & About Bside Service Guide Puzzles The Movies Inquire of Juliet

Wordtheon Street Cape Canaveral 4/16: 2016 Dragon Boat Festival.

Dragon boating is a unique sport where teams of 20 paddle in unison to the beat of drums against other teams. First, there is a dragon boat race, then you can enjoy the beer garden, live music, and kid zone.

The event will be held in Manatee Sanctuary Park from 8am-6pm. For more information visit gwndragonboat.com or call 416-962-8899.

Port Canaveral 4/2: 2nd Annual Brewmaster’s Invitational Beer Festival at the Exploration Tower at 1pm. Features more than 50 breweries and 200 beers with both craft and noncraft beers. Live music, local artists and much more. Ticket prices range from $30-$50. For more information, visit brewmastersinvitational.com 4/16-4/17: Relay for Life of Central Brevard Beaches honors cancer survivors, loved ones lost and those who fight against it. The funds make a difference to the 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year. It will start on the 16th at the Exploration Towers from 3pm and end at 6am the following day. For more information visit the cityofcapecanaveral.org under city events or relayforlif.org/ centralbrevardbeachesfl

creative will be eligible to win some amazing prizes. After party with performance by Hot Pink. Learn more at villageidiotrace.com 4/22: 12th Annual Fiesta Brevard in Riverfront Park, Cocoa Village from 5-8pm. Enjoy Latin music, salsa dancing, drawings and raffles. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 dollars at the door. The fiesta benefits several local participating non-profits. For more information visit the Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce website, Facebook or call 321-459-2200.

Cocoa Beach 4/2: Freedom 7 Senior Community Center Annual Rummage Sale inside the Cocoa Beach Country Club auditorium from 8am-1pm.

Dozens of sellers, and there’s still time to rent a table. Call 321-7839505 or email freedom7seniors@ outlook.com to learn more.

4/3: Music on a Sunday Afternoon: Patty & the Boys from 2-3pm at Cocoa Beach Library. This

free event includes a blend of Americana music featuring bluegrass, vintage swing, and many more. This event will be held in the Community Room. For more information call (321) 868-1104.

4/10: Music on a Sunday Afternoon: Highway 1 from 2-3pm at Cocoa Beach Library. This free event includes a blend of beach, Buffet, classic rock and many more. This event will be held in the Community Room. For more information call (321) 868-1104.

4/23: Mythical Creatures of the Night Full Moon Pub Crawl. Dress like your favorite spooky creature for this bar crawl. Starting at 7pm and going til midnight, this crawl stops at Jenna’s Breezeway, Venice, Pig & Whistle, Twin Finnegan’s and Casablanca. Must be 21 years old to purchase tickets. Learn more at madhatterpromotions.com

Melbourne & Eau Gallie 4/1-4/03: Melbourne Air & Space

Whiskers and Weights Fundraiser

4/16: hosted by Cocoa Beach Health & Fitness to benefit the Central Brevard Humane Society. Come to CBHF located at 1355 North Atlantic Avenue from 9am-12pm for this amazing event! The Humane Society will bring some of their adoptable pets for the public to meet, music will be provided by Brian Tafoya, and Hunkerdown Hideaway will be setting up their famous Bloody Mary Bar! Atlantic Animal Clinic will be setting up a tent and tables for sales, services and a gift basket giveaway. There will also be a raffle to raise money for the animals, ticket sales will begin on 4/1. If you can’t make it to CBHF, head to Toppers Creamery at 1400 North Courtenay Parkway in Merritt Island. An all-day Ice Cream Social will be taking place, with part of the proceeds going to the Humane Society. To learn more, contact Tracy at lacyjo@outlook.com

Cocoa 4/1: 2nd Annual “Village Has Lost It’s Idiot” 5K Run: This year’s “Idiot Proof ” 5K course will offer participants three “challenging” loops around Historic Cocoa Village and will be filled with music, some weird and wacky entertainment, and like last year, a lot of FUN! In their search for the “Village Idiot,” participants will run or walk the course and upon completion will be awarded a special craft brew for their efforts (included with registration for all those 21 and older) or a free craft soda from a brewery for those participants under 21. All participants are encouraged to don their favorite tutu or idiot costume and the most

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Great Optimist Fishout 4/30: Great Optimist Fishout at Cruise Terminal 3 in Port Canaveral . This catch-and-release fishing competition is free for children ages 5-16 to register and participate in. If the child has a rod and adult supervision, they are ready to fish! Registration begins at 8am and the competition goes from 9am-12pm. Bait and lunch are provided for all contestants. Pre-register and learn more at optimistfishout.com

What’s the WORD? Send us your Event Info! staff@thebeachsideresident.com

Wordtheon Street Show includes the first international Jet Team. The France based Breitling Jet Team will headline. The show features Team AeroShell, SubSonex Microjet, Kent Pietsch and a number of planes on display. Prices and time vary. For more information visit airandspaceshow.com or follow them on Facebook under Air & Space Show.

4/1-4/02: 3rd Annual Box City.

Build and spend the night in a temporary shelter and help raise money and homeless awareness.

From 5pm to 10am at the Church at Viera on 9005 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Fl 32940. For more information visit events-familypromiseofbrevard.org.

4/2: Kids on the Water presented

by AVET Project. Free fishing clinic, water safety, kayak, paddle board and surf demos to help educate kids. With inflatables, raffles, food and beverages. Taking place from 10am to 2pm at Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive.

4/16-4/17: Space Coast Nerd Fest held at the Rialto Hilton all day with times to be announced.

Tickets range from $15$30. Enjoy all things nerd from cosplay, comics, Ren Faire, Tech, gaming and many pop culture exhibits. For more information visit spacecoastnerdfest.org

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4/30: Florida Trail Association Hike at Pine Island Conservation Area from 9am-10am. Melanie Rotenberg of the FTA will be leading a 3.5 mile hike on the trails of Pine Island. All are invited to join the fun and discover Pine Island on foot with excellent hiking partners from the Florida Trail Association! Be prepared for no facilities at PICA. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy back at the Sams House under the shade of the Oak trees on our Interpretive Path where full facilities are available. To learn more call 321-449-4720.

4/8 :Friday Nite Live Celtic Crazy from 6-10pm. Free street party and $30 Whiskey tasting. Brevard Pipes and Drums Honor Guard, Scottish Highland Dancers, Food vendors and much more. For more information visit them on Facebook.

4/10: 18th Annual Great Brevard Duck Race will be held at Sand Point Park. 10,000 rubber ducks are poured out of a dump truck and into the Indian River where they “swim” to the finish line with the help of duck splashers and help win prizes for their adopters. The race benefits Crosswinds Youth Services a local not-for-profit that provides programs and services to children and their families. For more information or to adopt your lucky duck visit greatbrevardduckrace.com 4/23-4/24: CBC Comic & Toy Show held at Holiday Inn I-95 & S.R. 50 4715 Helen Hauser Blvd.

Tickets are $10 a day $15 for both days. Over 60 tables and more than 65,000 comics and toys. Door Prizes all day. For more information visit TheComicBookConnection.com or Facebook under TheComicBookConnection

Satellite Beach 4/16: Run for It 5K will start at David R. Schechter Center 1089 S. Patrick Dr. The Run is opportunity to move for something that matters to you. The funds raised will directly benefit TWLOHA’s mission of sharing hope and help with people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. Registration is open to all and the first 800 registrants will receive a race t-shirt. For more information visit twloha.com/ events/run-for-it-5k

32nd Annual Melbourne Art Festival 4/23-24: This nationally recognized event is held each year on the fourth full weekend in April in historic downtown Melbourne. Admission is free. In addition to vendors, there will be a Flamingo 5K, Kids World, Live Entertainment, and Art Workshops. Learn more at melbournearts.org

Spring Car Show 4/16: Hosted by Historic Cocoa Village Association. Come to Cocoa Village between 2pm-5pm for music, food, beer, and of course, cars! Trophies in thirteen classes plus Mayors Choice and Best in Show Awards. Supported by Antique Auto Club of Cape Canaveral. Find out more on Historic Cocoa Village’s Facebook page.

29th Annual Florida Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion and Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall.

4/17-4/24: The Florida Veterans Reunion is one of the largest and longest running veterans reunions in the country. We welcome all veterans young and old at our event. The Vietnam Traveling Wall will be escorted into the park on April 17th and will be on display until the end of the event. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial, The Some Gave All Moving Tribute, and other static displays are on display for the four- day event. Food and merchandise vendors and music every day. See the entire agenda at floridaveteransreunion.com A P R I L 2016

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Cross the Causeway The Beachside Resident magazine’s home base has always been in Cocoa Beach. As the years have gone by, we’ve expanded our coverage to include all the beachside that Brevard has to offer as well as the mainland. Lucky as we are to enjoy our island lifestyle, there are a multitude of reasons to head across the various causeways for art, culture, food, and entertainment. In this column, the Eau Gallie Arts District and Melbourne Main Street will take turns keeping us in the know about their monthly happenings and events to tempt the island folk to ‘cross the causeway.’

Melbourne Mural Project- Ongoing Love arts, culture, and entertainment? So do we!

That is why we have facilitated the painting of four brand new murals in Downtown Melbourne. Our goal is to engage the creative sector to drive economic growth and use art as a catalyst for making Downtown Melbourne the premier location for community members to live, work, and play.

4/8: Friday Fest Historic Downtown Melbourne 6pm - 10pm

Join us for the longest running Friday Fest in Brevard County the second Friday of every month!

Featuring over 60 vendors, live music, food trucks, and beer and wine, this event is one for the entire family to enjoy. April’s Friday Fest will feature the Jazz Cats, some of your favorite characters courtesy of Santa by Scott, a bounce house, and much more!

4/8: Wear It Again For a Cause Pub Crawl We are hosting a ‘Wear it Again for a Cause’ Pub Crawl to raise funds for another mural. Wedding dresses, bridesmaids gowns, prom dresses and the

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like are welcomed! Skip the heels and wear your comfy shoes as you march through Downtown Melbourne. Raffle baskets at each location and all of the proceeds go to the Melbourne Mural Project and making Downtown beautiful.

Thru 4/24: Melbourne Civic Theater’s Production of “Tartuffe” Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. The Melbourne Civic Theater is located at 817 East Strawbridge Avenue in Melbourne. Find out more at mymct.org

Coming Up in May Mother’s Day is almost here! Come to Downtown Melbourne for all your shopping needs and find mom a one-of-a kind gift at one of our 40 plus retail stores or take her out to eat at one of our over 20 restaurants. You won’t find the businesses that call Downtown Melbourne home anywhere else – shop small and shop local in Historic Downtown Melbourne!

Find out more about what’s happening ‘cross the causeway at eaugalliearts.com and downtownmelbourne. com, and be sure to find them on Facebook.

Water Viewpoints

Top Secret

By Jean Newell

Whether you’re a longtime resident or one of our welcomed visitors, at one time or another I’m sure you’ve heard someone refer to the Space Coast as “The Best Kept Secret in Florida.”

What does that really mean? How can we be a secret when millions of people over the past 50 years have watched our Cape Canaveral launches live on television? And, if it wasn’t the space program they were watching, certainly television viewers have seen at least one episode of “I Dream of Jeannie” where characters Major Nelson and Jeannie are reported to be residents of Cocoa Beach.

In my opinion, Florida’s all time best kept secret was the large acquisition of land purchased by the Disney companies. As the story goes, in the 1960’s Walt Disney began looking for land for his second theme park - Disney World. Disney, disappointed with the rapid uncontrolled growth and businesses that had sprung up around Disneyland decided this time it would be different. He wanted land and lots of it. He soon found the ideal spot around Bay Lake in Orlando. However, to avoid a burst of land speculation, the Walt Disney World Company used dummy corporations to acquire some 30,500 acres. The “secret” was perpetuated by real estate agents who, still not privy to their client’s identity, quietly negotiated one deal after another,

sometimes scooping up huge tracts of land for as little as $100 an acre.

So how is Disney’s clandestine real estate venture relevant to the Space Coast? Ironically, it’s the same reason Disney had for wanting more land he could control. We want our elbow room and to be able to experience Florida the way it was meant to be lived. So go out and explore our many secrets. Take a road trip to Merritt Island’s Wildlife Sanctuary or drive along one of our scenic winding river roads. Better yet, grab a convertible and head south on A1A from Melbourne Beach to the Sebastian Inlet and enjoy the vast, untouched miles of prime beach front property.

Here’s the real secret: Orlando may have the worlds…but we still have the space.

Jean Newell is a 30 year veteran Broker/Realtor and hosts a weekly radio show Your Hometown Solutions every Monday from 1-2 PM on WMEL- AM 1060. Jean and her guests discuss everything Real Estate from foreclosures to feng shui. Have questions pertaining to the area, or real estate? You can reach Jean at Waterview Realty in Melbourne Beach at 321- 4801574 or email her at Jean@JeanNewell.com

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Florida Surf Museum

April Come She Will

Roger Scruggs

by Dan Reiter

Rinse off those wetsuits and hang them up for the season; you won’t need them again until December.

It’s time to settle in to crowded beaches, small waves, hot sand, and mosquito bites. But the flowers will be back in bloom, evenings will be perfect for bike riding, and even if the surf isn’t up, it’s good just to go for a swim in the ocean now and then, isn’t it?

Swap Meet The Florida Surf Museum’s first swap meet of the year will be on April 23rd from 10am to 1pm at Picnic Tables Beach at the Air Force Base. Bring your boards or surf gear, sell it or take more home with you. The stalwart museum volunteers will be serving hotdogs and

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hamburgers. Any food items you can bring will be much appreciated. Also, feel free to bring your own liquid refreshments.

Melbourne High School Surf Team We are proud to welcome our newest hotshot museum members, the Melbourne High School Surf Team. Led by coach Jeff Burford, these young surfers will be at all our major events, volunteering and hanging out with the surf legends (i.e. old surfers). In return the museum will sponsor a $2,500 scholarship to go toward the team’s NSSA events.

We’ve got some exciting

exhibits coming up, as well as the Waterman’s Challenge, so keep updated on our Facebook page.

We’ll see you out in the water!

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.

Photos by Jeff Burford

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By Michael Slotin with Nataleigh Palmer

When people find out that I’m a personal trainer, they often ask me for advice. Sometimes they’ll put their hands on their waist and ask me, what’s the best way to get rid of this?

They’ll ask me how many crunches should they do or to name the best abdominal exercise. There’s still a lot of people who believe in spot reduction. Many aerobics instructors set aside time at the end of the workouts for ab work, reinforcing this idea. It’s important to realize that you can’t lose fat on a specific site on the body. The body will pull fat from wherever it’s stored and carry it to the liver where it is turned into fatty acids.

From there, it’s transported to the muscles that are making the greatest demands.

Don’t be fooled by pop fitness trends, magazine articles, or instructors. Many fitness professionals are willing to satisfy the perception that they’re doing something for your problem area.

If you want to make a significant difference in your belly fat you must understand these basic fitness concepts.

The first being, that we lose a half a pound of muscle a year as we age due to atrophy. In 20 years that adds up to 10 pounds of muscle loss. For every pound of muscle you lose, your metabolism slows down about 50 calories a day. As a result, your metabolism would change over a 20 year period, roughly 500 calories per day. If you’re eating the same amount of food at 40 that you did at 20, you’re likely storing that extra 500 calories that you used to burn. Storing these extra calories will cause your waistline to expand.

Consider devoting your exercise time to regaining the muscle that you’ve lost. You should

prioritize your larger muscle groups during a workout versus the smaller groups. The smaller muscles are limited in their overall potential to change. It’s far easier to increase the amount of muscle mass in your legs than it is to increase the muscle mass on your arms.

Because the muscle bellies of the legs are longer, they become bigger and stronger much faster than the smaller muscle bellies in the arms. What most people don’t realize is that the muscles of the abdominal region are even smaller than the arms.

Abdominals are almost insignificant in their ability to grow. You can hardly affect your metabolism by increasing your number of crunches or focusing workouts on your midsection.

Instead of focusing on abs, I recommend that you focus on doing full body exercises to recruit large numbers of muscle fibers to create a greater impact on your metabolism.

Squats, lunges, pull ups, and pushups are all good examples. These exercises recruit the bigger muscles and the abdominal muscles to stabilize the body, so nothing is left out.

This type of strength training may be more intense and only needs to be performed for 20 to 30 minutes.

These exercises will yield much faster results than hundreds of crunches. So when people want to know how to reduce their belly fat, I tell them to think big to get small.

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Recipe ofthe Month

By Samantha Deebel

Ch-Ch-Chilaquiles

This month I am writing my column from Southern California! My favorite Mexican restaurants are here and as I recently discovered Chilaquiles, I thought it would be a great recipe for April.

There are many versions of Chilaquiles, like traditional with red or green chili sauce, but I make mine with mango salsa. You can add refried beans as well to the toppings or whatever you like. “Provechito!”

Corn Tortillas 2 cups masa harina flour 1½ cups hot water Pinch sea salt Mix together ingredients and knead the dough until smooth but not sticky. Let rest in a bowl covered with a cloth for 20 minutes. Roll into pingpong size balls and flatten in a tortilla press. If you don’t have a tortilla press, roll out the dough ball between two sheets of wax paper or plastic sandwich bags with a rolling

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pin. Cook on a hot griddle or cast iron pan for a few minutes each side until done. Set aside and let cool.

Sammy’s Mango Salsa 2 cups roma tomatoes, chopped ½ cup spring onions, chopped ¾ cup mango, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Pinch of salt, pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Mix all ingredients together and set aside.

Cut the tortillas into quarters. Heat one cup olive or coconut oil in a small pot on medium heat and cook a few pieces at a time until tortillas are crispy. Drain on paper towels. Cook as much you want to serve.

Place one cup salsa in a heated skillet, add two generous handfuls of tortilla chips and stir and coat the chips until hot but not soggy! At the same time, cook some eggs in separate pan any way you desire.

Place the tortilla chips cooked in salsa on a plate, top with crumbled queso fresco, cooked eggs, slices of avocado, sliced black olives, and sour cream.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and jalapeno slices. Enjoy!

You can follow me on Instagram @dagnaula to see pictures of my food creations.

Thanks to Coastal Produce for sponsoring my column!

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Global Warming & Sea Level Rise: What’s The Beef ?

By Bill Hausmann

Did you know that a major contributor to, and therefore, a major potential part of solution to global warming and sea level rise could lie in your dietary choices? Well, consider the following examples: Rearing animals for agricultural purposes (meat, eggs, milk, fish, etc.) produces more greenhouse gases (in the forms of methane and nitrous oxide) than carbon dioxide from all of the cars, trucks, trains, boats and airplanes in the world combined.

According to a Nov. 29, 2006 United Nations News Centre report, a molecule of methane gas is 86 times more destructive in terms of its heat holding capacity than a molecule of carbon dioxide. Nitrous oxide is 296 times more harmful.

Raising livestock is also a major source of resource consumption around the world. Fracking requires 100 billion gallons of water per year in the US. But it takes 34 trillion gallons of water per year to raise livestock in the US. One gallon of milk requires about 1000 gallons of water, and one pound of beef requires 2,500 gallons of water.

The use of water in our homes equals about five percent of total US water consumption. 55% of water consumption in the US is for agricultural animals. To put it another way, if you skip a quarter pound hamburger you would save about 660 gallons of water. Thats enough to take a five minute shower every day for a month.

The World Bank Group estimates that 51% of human-caused climate change is due to animal agriculture. Also, major oceanic dead zones are associated with river runoff of major agricultural areas carrying mostly untreated sewage from farm

animals. Pretty bad when you consider farm animals produce 130 times more waste than all of the planet’s people. 91% of the Brazilian rainforest destruction is for animal grazing and feed.

Sad when you can raise 15 times more plant-based protein than animal-based protein on the same plot of soil.

Of course, we should all be doing what we can to reduce our carbon footprint. If we were to end all use of carbon based fossil fuels today the gases from animal agriculture would still cause us to exceed greenhouse gas emission levels by 2030.

But here’s the good news. Methane and nitrous oxide are relatively rapidly removed from the environment. The effects of eliminating them from production would be almost immediate.

The planet would be healthier and so would you.

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Hi everyone! My name is Duke.

I came to the shelter on August 20, 2012 when I was two weeks old. When I was about nine weeks old, I was adopted. I thought, “Yeah, my new furever home!” I was so excited. She even had me microchipped, a true sign of love. Since I was a kitten, I wanted to play all the time. I was having so much fun in my new home. Apparently it was too much fun. After one month, I was returned to the shelter for being “too active”.

In December 2012, I was adopted for the second time. I thought, “Yeah, a second shot at a furever home.” I really loved my new home. But, my new owner started to get sick and was not able to care for me, so in March 2013, I was brought to the shelter for and placed for adoption the third time.

In February 2014, I was finally adopted again. This time, I knew it was the right home, because they had kept me longer than anyone else. I even got to celebrate my second birthday with them. I had this furever home for seven months, until my new parent got sick and could not care for me again.

Around Christmas 2014, I was adopted for the fourth time. This time to a really nice

family, or at least I thought.

After adopting me, they got another cat. They must of really liked that cat a lot better, because they threw me out of the house. Mind you, I had been an indoor cat all my life.

I found myself living on the streets, and I ended up hooking up with a feral colony. Thank goodness, someone realized I did not belong there. I was “picked up” by a local cat rescue and scanned for a microchip.

I came back registered to the Humane Society. The wonderful people at the Humane Society immediately came and got me. I was returned to the only real home I have ever known….

The shelter.

As you can see my hopes of getting adopted have become nothing but a pipe dream. I have decided to change my approach about this adoption thing, because I do not think I can handle being adopted out and returned again. So, I will tell you the type of new parents I am looking for.

• You must really love cats and their independent personalities. I have learned to get my love when I want it, so, if your lap is open, I WILL be in it. And I will

stay in your lap until I am done with you loving me.

• You will feed and water me.

• You will have some toys for me.

• I get cranky, so you must promise (pinky swear) to love me through my cranky times and not give up on me.

• Most importantly, you must love me for who I am.

I am a wonderful, stubborn, strong, cranky, loving, aloof, and independent feline.

If you think you can live with my rules, please come by the Merritt Island Adoption Center to see me.

Wishfully Hoping, Duke

The Brevard Humane Society is located at 1020 Cox Road in Cocoa. You can call them at (321) 636-0127, or email them at shelter@brevardhumanesociety. You can also check out the Merritt Island Adoption Center at 155 Pioneer Road. Their can reach them at (321) 636-3343 ext.124, or miadopt@brevardhumanesociety. To see available animals, go to crittersavers.com

Horoscopes

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By Marie Moore

Aries

Capricorn

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARIES! This month a lot of fire is in your chart. The first two weeks are a great time to take off with careers and to move forward with goals.

But things start to slow down as the planets start to go retrograde.

After the 17th everything starts to become a process.

This month the energy starts to weigh heavy on you because Pluto goes retrograde in your sign. Money worries are coming more into the focus. You can always tap into Jupiter trine Pluto when things feel rough. Through the power of meditation or the law of attraction this positive energy will last till August.

Taurus Relationship issues are still at the forefront for a lot of bulls.

These are the same issues you had at the beginning of the year, and some of you are ending love relationships. Your career will improve this month. You’ll also delve more into your faith for help and guidance.

Gemini Money matters are more emphasized this month, especially during the first two weeks. It could be a good time to start a business venture. I feel that this is a time of being pointed towards your life path or being guided on your journey.

Cancer This is a great energy for a second source of income and for growth with your main career. Also for some of you battling it out in court. It may be stressful and emotionally draining but results are looking more in your favor.

This is also a popular energy for those of you in social media.

Leo You have this beautiful fire that has been with you since the beginning of the year. This is a great energy in the first two weeks with moving forward.

Goals that you’ve wanted to achieve are becoming a slow process because the planets are going retrograde. Now would be a time for you to think about saving money.

Virgo Major changes are happening this month in regards to relationships

in general. There could be temporary separation that can occur at this time because Mercury will be going in retrograde at the end of the month. Fights that happened last year around this time are going to occur again because you or the other party are still looking for closure.

Libra Situations or relationships around you are coming to an end. For some of you this means a break up, or there can be talks of future or making more of a commitment with love. The chart is showing me that you may be more of a hermit this month. Enjoy the beautiful Florida energy and allow yourself to be seen.

Scorpio I feel this is a time of negotiations this month, and you’re not making any decisions because you may be holding out for more money. A good business or creative climate is impending and there are a few other people with whom you are working that will help get the project right and make it profitable. This is also an energy where you are focusing on quitting bad habits.

Sagittarius This month you may be breaking an addictive relationship. With this energy you may be separating or removing yourself from a particular group of friends or even family. This would prove to be a good decision for you. This month is a better energy time for you in regards to career, but not so much with relationships.

Some relationships are a bit fragile this month.

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Pisces For you, the focus is on love this month. Love may get a bit complicated for some of you, and I do see old flames coming back into the picture. For some of you, you are ending one chapter in your life on a bad note but you may start a new chapter on a happy note. With all the planets this month moving into your second house, this is a good time for career and money.

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.

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By Nataleigh Palmer

FI$HING for TREA$URE Deep in the waters of Port Canaveral is a $10,000 fish.

This tagged fish is part of the Great Optimist Fishout and could mean $10,000 for a lucky Fishout participant if caught. But the potential payout isn’t what brings generations back to Port Canaveral every April. It could even be argued that fishing isn’t the main draw.

It’s really the people that make the Fishout a true treasure.

People Behind the Tournament The Great Optimist Fishout is a tradition that has allowed children 5-16 to attend a free catch-and-release fishing competition for over 30 years. If you register, have a fishing pole, and a guardian attending you, you’re ready to fish. The Cocoa Beach Optimist Club and the Canaveral Port Authority offer children a chance to fish in the relative comfort and convenience of South Cruise Terminal 3. A dedicated crew of nearly 20 volunteers make this event a success every year. The amount of work

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it takes to coordinate an event for 400 plus children is monumental. From organizing food vendors to putting up and tearing down tents, this group goes above and beyond.

Vice President Bud Campbell summed up his club’s dedication. “We have each other’s backs if we need something. You call each other. It doesn’t have to be Optimist related.

That’s the camaraderie that’s built into this organization.”

Multiple Generations The club’s website states their motto as simply “Bringing out the best in kids,” and they’ve lived up to that for many years. The Beachside Resident’s very own author of Jedi Mind Tricks, Scooter Newell, has participated since childhood in the Fishout. Campbell noted, “Everyone’s kid (club member) is a runner. They’re all volunteers.

Scooter Newell was [and is] a big help.

My son (Eddie Campbell) wanted to do the tents. They grew up seeing what

when they’re adults.

I have people now who want to give back.”

“Rhett Fischer (who runs Rusty’s Seafood & Oyster Bar) used to fish when he was a kid,” Fishout volunteer and club member Cliff Schmitt recalled. Fischer still supports the event to this day.

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we do and they want to help out. It’s something you want to do and you feel that you need to do. But you don’t do it by yourself, you bring in your friends.

We love working together.”

Many members have also been both participants and volunteers. Club Secretary Frank Dreyer, whose late father was a founder of the event, still faithfully supports the Fishout every year.

Frank has fond memories of it as a child. “I won an award the first year for the strangest fish. It meant a lot to me.”

Community Supported Throughout the years, the Fishout has had many sponsors from the community. For two years now, Southeastern Honda of Palm Bay has generously served as the Title Sponsor of the Great Optimist Fishout. Because of theirs and many other local businesses support, the Fishout has been kept free to the public. Without their contributions, this tradition would cease to exist.

Bud’s met many current residents when they were just children, “They (former participants) come up to me

These young fisherman sometimes struggle to get their first fish on the hook. After one is caught, it’s a quick weigh-in then it’s back in the water for the fish and back to work for the young outdoorsmen. Bud Campbell added, “They say you can’t get fish in the port, but every year we have over 300 kids catch 400-500 fish.” Throughout the day, it’s common for families to see turtles, eels, manatees and stingrays. Sometimes even baby sharks. Many have also seen octopus and flounder.

Budding Fisherman There’s magic in catching your first fish.

For a number of children attending it’s the first time they’ve held a fishing pole.

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Restaurant ofthe Month

Jazzy’s Mainely Lobster

By Deb Lindsay

In downtown Cocoa Beach, you will find a slice of New England. The ‘e’ in Jazzy’s Mainely Lobster gives it away. What started out as an old gas station eventually became one of the most popular seafood joints in town.

“In 1995 my mother, Diane, and father, William, opened Mainely Lobster as an outlet for their wholesale lobster company in Kittery, Maine,” owner Scott Wyman tells us. “They shipped lobsters by air and my Uncle Doug and brothers Kitt and Brent distributed to supermarkets and restaurants throughout the state of Florida. They were primarily wholesale but never discriminated against the occasional walk-in retail customer, and probably handed them a beer as they walked through the door.

It was a super laid back place. Some considered it a hangout and there was always a good vibe at any given time.

Eventually my uncle acquired the property in 2010 and opened [it as] Jazzy’s Mainely Lobster, named after his newborn daughter at the time. In 2012, my mother and I purchased the business from my uncle and have grown it exponentially.”

Some might call it a seafood shack, but inside, you’ll find an art-filled restaurant offering relaxed seating in air

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conditioned comfort or in the breezy, shaded patio. The menu does not stray too far from the genre; but what raises Jazzy’s above other restaurants are the seafood specials, attention to detail and a well-curated selection of sides, craft beers and soft drinks. Servings are generous, food is cooked from scratch and prices are more than fair for what

you get. A Google search reinforces that this formula is a hit with locals and tourists alike.

On our warm, sunny afternoon, the patio chalkboard of craft beers tempted us with a crisp Florida Brewery pilsner and an almost floral Maine brew, Sea Dog Sunfish. Our genial host, Manager Glen, promised they would

complement our selections. The frosty glasses were a nice touch. First, up were pristine Maine Diver Scallops, a premium product. Lightly breaded and deep fried to crisp perfection; these ocean sweet nuggets were moist and juicy perfection. Next, we shared a basket of fried belly clams, a seasonal specialty for serious clam lovers. Each juicy bite contains the whole clam and not just the usual strip. I had to try Jazzy’s signature chowder- a creamy bowl of clammy goodness, bursting with briny flavor, generous with potato and pieces of tender (not chewy) clams. I added crisp fresh Oyster crackers of course.

Lastly, the lobster roll was overflowing with big, recognizable chunks of tender meat, lightly bound with mayonnaise and no distracting fillers. It is worth every penny for the quality on the plate.

If you have room for dessert, what could be more local than (Mike’s) key lime pie or Maine’s famous Whoopie pie, recreated by a local baker.

Other items on the menu include appetizers, sandwiches and rolls, salads, and baskets. You can find tasty Florida options aimed at local regulars and more for guests looking to splurge. There is a good kid’s section, some landlubber offerings, and that award- winning chowder. Hot appetizers include the usual fried fare: clam strips, scallops, and a few different types of fish. They also have Maryland crab cakes, crab legs, tuna and peel-and-eat shrimp. The New England influence particularly comes through with the simply cooked and raw clams and oysters, named according to where they are harvested. Your server can tell you the difference between this week’s Wylie Point oysters versus last week’s New Haven petites. The namesake whole Maine lobster comes boiled, 1 to 2 1/2 pound size, priced according to the market. You can also have your lobster or any of the seafood to go, or raw to cook yourself. They also have cooked lobster meat with the work all done.

All in all, this gem has earned a loyal following, drawn to a relaxed setting, delicious food, well-prepared, fairly priced and offered up by a warm and friendly staff. Look for the Kittery Harbor painted on the front wall!

See what’s fresh at Jazzy’s Mainely Lobster, located at 210 North Orlando Avenue in Cocoa Beach. Open TuesdaySunday from 11am-9pm. For more information, call (321) 613-3993 or online at JazzysMainelyLobster.com

Chef’s Corner

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FISH TO FILLET

This fish was purchased already gutted, gilled and scaled - all messy jobs best done outside. To clean a fish you’ll need a sharp knife, a pair of kitchen or poultry scissors and a pair of pliers to pull any bones in the filet you will get from each side. Paper towel helps you to get a good grip.

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This is a red snapper, notice the characteristic Hershey Kiss-shaped gill cover. Be wary of the sharp spinal fins. In some fish these are poisonous so trim them off.

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Using one hand to lift the fillet so you can see your progress, continue to cut the flesh away from the bones, up and over the spine, toward the belly. If you cut through the small bones around the cavity, remember to pull them out at the end.

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Flip the fish over and repeat. The second side is never as easy as the first, but the second fish is always easier than the first.

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If you have a big fish you may want to remove the skin.

Have paper towel ready to help your grip. Position the fillet skin down; with the paper, grip the tail close to the end. Cut down gently through the flesh to but not through the skin to create a ‘handle’. Then turn the blade parallel to the board to cut away from the handle, between the flesh and the skin. For small fish, the skin is delicate enough to leave on.

Use scissors to trim off the fins and take out the gills.

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Finish the fillet by cutting it loose through the skin at the belly and tail end.

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First, cut across the fish, behind the gill cover, down toward the board to but not through the spine . Turn the knife parallel to the board, start the second cut into the flesh, along the spine.

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Run your finger along the surface to find any pin bones (fish ribs) and remove.

You can see that the yield isn’t great for small fish. You might want to consider cooking it whole, just cut a couple of slashes in the thickest parts, stuff the belly with seasoning (onion, fresh herbs, lemon peel) and throw it in the oven (400°) or on the grill. It’s done when the flesh is opaque and lifts away from the bone.

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The Art Side

By Kelsie Sandage

CRIS WOLOSZAK

Cris pays close attention to the marketwhat is selling, what is popular- and how to keep evolving his process through feedback. He has been working professionally for over 11 years, and has many ideas for expanding his collections and programs to more galleries.

His collection “Jaws of Fire” is the perfect celebration of his love of hot rods and the sea. In it he uses fiberglass replicas of sharks, rays, dolphins, and other popular sea creatures familiar to Florida waters as his canvas. Cris begins by smoothing out each shape, making sure the paint layers will lay smoothly. Then he adds more layers. He begins with the big picture, laying down base coats and protective clear coats along with intricate designs that he creates all by hand. The candy paint jobs celebrate his love of cars, and the unique canvases define his style of taking chances. Each shark is set with unique stands and include shark teeth.

His “Jaws of Fire” series is popular with collectors and has been featured in galleries around the world.

Since 2012, Cris has been working with Disney Fine Art. He has been collaborating with Disney artists to recreate classic tales using metal and paint.

One piece he described was the stained glass representation of Beauty and the Beast. The metal reflects the light, and the layers of paint mimic the stained glass feeling while allowing him to the tell the tale. He says the collaboration has worked out great; he works within the Disney guidelines while still putting his twist on the artwork.

The intricate process and attention to detail that Cris gives all of his pieces shows in the ways he is constantly expanding his ideas and creating new pieces. This year he will be expanding his program to include more galleries. He is also experimenting with new metal pieces, utilizing a metal grinder along with paint to create interesting textures and depth within each image. For the ninth year, Cris will be a sponsor of the NKF Rich Salick Pro-Am Surfing Festival benefiting the National Kidney Foundation of Florida.

We can’t wait to see what Cris will come up with next.

Cris Woloszak is a local artist with a deep sea love for the Space Coast. Originally from New York, Cris spent his youth back and forth between the upstate country and the sandy beaches of Florida. He spent all the time he could surfing the waves and driving fast cars.

That’s where his artistic story begins: the ocean and hot rods.

Cris’s first car was a 1968 Roadrunner. He remembers his dad taking him to a car show where the ghost flames and candy paint job on a 1932 Ford stuck with him as inspiration for his artistic endeavors. He has always felt a connection with the ocean, so after high school he made the move down to Cocoa Beach. At first he was renting umbrellas and boards on the beach as a way to get by and to be close to the waves. Now, he lives in Merritt Island with his family and has a studio in his home. It’s a convenience that allows him to take his kids to school in the morning, work all day, spend time with his family, and then get back to work in the evenings.

As a self-taught artist, he combined his interests of the beach, art, and cars through custom paint jobs on cars and motorcycles. It was a natural progression from painting vehicles to promoting his artistic career. During the day, he worked on the high-end custom jobs, and at night he’d work on technique and adding to his portfolio. Eventually, he wanted to promote his original creations to the world. His first piece was displayed in a gallery in Key West, and it sold within the first few hours. The success of that piece urged him to explore his creativity, focus his work ethic, and develop his art into a full-time business.

Want to see more of his artwork? Visit crisxart.com to see more of his artwork, the process that goes into each piece, and to contact him about a commissioned piece for you!

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Resident ofthe Month

Mermaid Sativa

By Nataleigh Palmer

Many little girls dream of being mermaids. Sparkling fish tails and graceful ballet moves blend the love of swimming and dancing into a delightful daydream. Few guidance counselors mention this can be a real, honest-to-goodness career choice.

Born in Cocoa Beach, Mermaid Sativa grew up in Spring Hill, Florida. Like many locals, she took several field trips to Weeki Wachee Springs, where daily mermaid shows have been a tradition for nearly 60 years. After she graduated high school, Sativa achieved her own dream of becoming a Weeki Wachee Mermaid.

a very thin, lightweight material, and special flippers are fitted into it. But their costumes aren’t very warm. The water is 74 degrees everyday of the year.

Sativa remarked,” You never really get used to it. You freeze all the time. You never think, ‘Oh wow, the water feels warm today’. That never happens. It’s always cold. It’s just part of the job.”

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Weeki Wachee Springs calls itself, “The only city of live mermaids.” It’s located an hour north of Tampa, on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The spring is so deep that no one knows its true depth. The mermaid shows were developed as a roadside attraction and grew to become part of the state park. In 1946, Newton Perry, a swim performer, saw the spring as a perfect venue for a mermaid show. He helped develop underwater techniques such as breathing from a free flowing air compressor hose rather than a SCUBA tank. He developed this technique so that mermaids could smile and interact with the public.

Since the shows take place in a natural spring the mermaids often have unplanned wildlife costars.

They get manatees, fish, even snakes and alligators.

“The manatees are often friendly and want attention but they can’t be touched. They love to come into the spring and hang out with us.

Especially during the winter when the spring is warmer than the river. We had five or six of them a month ago here. They’re very sweet and the audience loves them.”

The wildlife are naturally curious. “We get a ton of turtles that like to be right in your face during the show. I’ve swam with quite a few alligators in my day. I’ve never seen one be aggressive. I don’t like having them around but they’ve never bothered us.” But the mermaids have had mischievous visitors as well. “We have an underwater airlock for costume changes. We used to have otters who’d swim the airlock while we were gone and take everything out. We’d come in to get ready for the show and our costumes would be out floating in the water. Those otters were so playful they’d rip our little airlock apart.”

The Making of a Mermaid Once hired, trainees practice mermaid poses both in and out of the water. They also host meetings out of the water with young fans. Sativa shared, “Mermaids are so magical to children and they’re very excited to see you. It’s so much fun.” When a mermaid trainee is ready she takes the test. The mermaid test requires a written exam, performance of a self-choreographed underwater ballet and the ability to swim the span of ten windows in a single breath. Sativa is a senior mermaid and instructs trainees. She explained, “Once you’re a senior mermaid you’re able to swim every part in the show. I’ve even played the prince.”

All mermaids eventually learn every part of the show, including underwater maintenance. They do all the cleaning of the windows and repairs.

Mermaid Dreams

Mermaid Gear

Sativa has been a mermaid at Weeki Wachee for several years and loves her job. Few people are lucky enough to find their dream job right after high school. Sativa remembered fondly, “My mom told me I had always wanted to be a mermaid.” So the next time you hear someone proclaim their mermaid dream, point them toward Weeki Wachee.

The costumes depend on whether they are doing a show in water or on land.The water costumes are lightweight and made of a spandex-like material.

Their tops are simply bras covered in spangles. They don’t wear silicone tails unless they’re doing special photo shoots. The tails for the shows are made of

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is open everyday from 9-5:30pm. The Mermaid Shows are at 11, 1:30 and 3pm.

If you’d like to become a mermaid for a day there are camps open to children and adults. For more information visit www.weekiwachee.com.

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Skilled Labor

CAPTAIN KYLE LARSON Ever since Captain Kyle Larson first started fishing with his dad and grandpa as a little boy, he was hooked- pun definitely intended. Born and raised on the Space Coast, Larson has a long history of fishing its waters. He went on his first offshore fishing trip when he was just 10 years old. Now at 28 years old, he is proud to be the one of the Captains of the Sea Wrangler, the “fastest offshore charter boat at Port Canaveral.” Here he tells The Beachside Resident a bit about a livelihood revolving around deep sea fishing.

When did you realize that you wanted to make fishing your career?

About five years ago, I realized it was time that I finally got my Captain’s license. Working around most of the charter boats while growing up ensured plenty of work. After receiving full-time work and some part-time private boat jobs, I realized the perks of the job are amazing.

Tell us about how you came to be a captain of the Sea Wrangler.

The job fell in my lap. I’ve been friends with the owner for years and he was in need of a captain. I gladly took the job and have been with the Sea Wrangler ever since.

When you take groups out, would you say you have more novices or seasoned pros?

Most clients and groups that charter our boats are novices. This type of business relies on tourists seeking family fun. The average group normally consist of families from out of state or is a group of guys just wanting to have “guy time”. However, we also have a great clientele of anglers who choose to fish our boats on a regular basis.

Please tell us about the supplies you use on your charter.

Quality gear goes a long way in this business. It’s a no brainer the cost of good gear can be astronomical but for daily use it’s a must. Our equipment consists mainly of Shimano reels and Star and Crowder rods.

Live bait is a favorite for all of us fisherman and our most common baits are called pogies. Typically, the pogies are plentiful within the surf and caught with a cast net. When live bait is unavailable we fall back on cigar minnows, sardines, squid and ballyhoo.

What are some of the crucial things you tell your customers to keep in mind when you’re out on the water?

Safety is priority. Boating accidents happen commonly and

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most of which can be prevented with a quick briefing about the boat, proper use of safety gear and a broad description of the day’s game plan. This usually keeps everyone on the same page.

What types of fish do you most commonly bring in?

Hands down, the most common species is king mackerel. “Kings” are usually consistent year round and are very cooperative. Fishing for kings is great because we always get other species in the mix such as cobia, dolphin, wahoo, sailfish and tuna. According to the time of year we can also target certain species with better success such as dolphin in the spring months and sailfish in the winter months.

Tell us your favorite “Big Fish” story.

This is a question I get asked frequently. Clients always want to hear a big fish story or hear about the craziest thing that’s ever happened to me while fishing. Catching my first wahoo is definitely one of my most memorable catches. My buddies and I were 15 years old fishing 20 miles offshore in a bay boat. We had caught several kings that morning and the bite began to slow down. We decided to reel lines to head home and the big wahoo hit. He dumped about all the line off the reel.

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Tropical Sundays with DJ Frankie G FRI : 01 MULTIPLETAP TOUR FEATURING HIJOKAIDAN + MANY MORE THE WESTERN SONS’“FRONTIERS” CD RELEASE SHOW SAT : 02

TWLOHA Turns 10 of Montreal SUN : 03

The Road to WrestleMania Runs Through the Patio- FREE MON : 04

SUN : 10

Into It. Over It./The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die Slingshot Dakota MON : 11

Bands For America ft.

Be That As It May, False Narrative, The Year I Disappear, Everlost, Sweet Cambodia, Check 1,2, and Spoilsport- $5 Suggested Donation TUE : 12

21 Savage with ITSADOLLA THURS : 14

Black Tiger Sex Machine

An Evening with They Might Be Giants Chon Punk On the Patio w/ The Getbye, Free The People and The Welzeins THURS : 07

Stick Figure G. Love & The Special Sauce

SAT : 16

Kinder Than WolvesMean Something EP Release Show MON : 18

Stere-Type with Ruble Road and Less Than A Sea-FREE WED : 20

Big D and The Kids Table

’Stones Throw 20th Anniversary Show’ featuring Peanut Butter Wolf, thebeachsideresident.com

FERO LUX Album Release Show w/ Gillian Carter, Freakazoid and Masamune

WED : 13

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Dawes

Letters to Part w/ Sea of Surrender, Coma Etiquette and Isles Apart-FREE Jacuzzi Boys

FRI : 08

J Rocc, and Mndsgn

FRI : 22

Iration- Hotting Up Spring Tour

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WED : 27

Tokyo Police Club THURS : 28

Death Cab for Cutie Denzel Curry 2055: The Ult Experience Atlanta Invasion featuring Young Scooter, Jose Guano & Skippa Da Flippa SAT : 30

Father John MistySOLD OUT HardDRIVE Live 2016: Sick Puppies

The Beach Shack SAT : 02

Kattyshack SUN : 03

Danny Morris Band

SAT : 23

SAT : 09

John Beck (Steel Drums) 1pm-4pm James Brocato Band Featuring Teddy 6pm-10pm

SUN : 24

FRI : 15

TUE : 26

SAT : 16

FRI : 15

FRI : 29

FRI : 22

Dana Kamide Band 6pm-10pm SAT : 16

Dusty (Steel Drums) 1pm-4pm Changes 6pm-10pm FRI : 22

James Brocato Band 6pm-10pm SAT : 23

Dusty (Steel Drums) 1pm-4pm Absolute Blue 6pm-10pm FRI : 29

Dana Kamide Band 6pm-10pm SAT : 30

Dusty (Steel Drums) 1pm-4pm Jeff Howell 6pm-10pm Coconuts On the Beach FRI : 01

Blue Fusion SAT : 02

FRI : 22

Russ Vellum Band

Johnny Danger Funpipe

SAT : 23

SUN : 03

Lucy Iris SUN : 24

Love Valley SAT : 30

Vince Reed Band

Cocoa Beach Pier at Keith’s Oyster Bar SUNDAYS

Kris Brocato 1pm-5pm WEDNESDAYS

Teddy Henderson 4pm-7pm FRI : 01

Absolute Blue 6pm-10pm SAT : 02

John Beck (Steel Drums) 1pm-4pm Jeff Howell 6pm-10pm FRI : 08

Micah Reed Band MON :04

Marcus

TUE : 05

London Ink FRI : 08

Absolute Blue

Perfect Tuesday Red Tide The Shelley Songer Group Rios Rockband SAT : 30

Second Light Jonathan Honeycutt Jake Salter Mondo Tikis

International Palms Jamaikin Me Crazy SUNDAYS 1PM-7PM SUN : 03

Minus Turmoil plus DJ Red-i SUN : 10

Hah Movement plus DJ Hem Mc SUN : 17

Coastal Breed plus DJ Phiona SUN : 24

Badda Skat plus DJ Longneck

Jenna’s Breezeway Grill FRI : 01

Jon Parrot 6pm-9pm SAT : 02

TBA

FRI : 08

Reuben Anderson 6pm-9pm

Moon Dogs 2pm-6pm Bullet Dodgers 6pm-9pm Mango Brothers 2pm-6pm Rich Deems Jam 6pm-9pm SAT : 23

The Quarterbones 3pm-7pm SAT : 30

Stompbox Steve Hodak 2pm-6pm

King Center

FRI : 29

CLOSED for Private Party SAT : 30

Hugh Panaro LIVE in Concert 8pm

SAT : 23

Hot Pink FRI : 29

The Dead Guys SAT : 30

Lauris Vidal

Open Mike’s MONDAYS

“Funk You, Monday” Funk Jam TUESDAYS

“Totally Open Tuesday” Open Mic WEDNESDAYS

Rusty’s SUNDAYS

Paul 12pm MONDAYS

Adam V 5pm TUESDAYS

Jon Parrot 5pm

“WTF Wednesday” Comedy Night (18+)

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THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

Jim Mitchell 5pm

FRI : 01

“Rockin Blues” Blues Jam

Tone E 12pm

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FRIDAYS

Splash 12pm

Robin Trower 8pm Ali Jon Roth Presents The Ultimate Guitar Experience 7:30pm SAT : 09

“Wine Me Up” Jazz Jam SATURDAYS

Music Showcases & Special Events

Brevard Symphony Orchestra Presents Mahler Symphony No. 5 8pm

Paddy Cassidy’s

SAT : 16

FRI : 01

Kathy Griffin 8pm

Syd Floyd

TUE : 19

SAT : 02

Belinda Carlisle 7:30pm

TBA

THURS : 21

FRI : 08

Jesse Cook (In Studio Theater) 7:30pm Ben Folds 8pm

Seed

SUN : 24

FRI : 15

Barrage 8 7:30pm THURS : 28

Butch Trucks and The Freight Train Band 7:30pm

SAT : 09

The Cheetah Coalition The Mondo Tikis SAT : 16

The Syndicate FRI : 22

The Wilderness

SATURDAYS FRI : 01

Matt & Eric 5:30pm SAT : 02

Jim Mitchell 6pm SUN : 03

Smoke N Oak 5pm THURS : 07

Matt & Eric 5pm FRI : 08

Chris 5:30pm SAT : 09

Jon Parrot 5:30pm SUN : 10

Splash 5pm THURS : 14

General Eyez 5:30pm FRI : 15

Chris 5:30pm SAT : 16

Matt & Eric 5:30pm

SAT : 09

Everette Stephens SUN : 10

Electric Tide MON : 11

Jon Parrot THURS : 14

Sam Sims FRI : 15

Picture Show SAT : 16

Hot Pink SUN : 17

Even Odds FRI : 22

Rocket City Soul Revival

G. Love and Special Sauce | The Social | THUR : 07

Belinda Carlisle With Special Guest

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Tuesday April 19, 7:30 pm

Butch Trucks & the Freight Train Band The King Center | THUR : 28 SUN : 17

Smoke N Oak 5pm

SAT : 02

Andy 5:30pm

Scott Baker Band 4pm-8pm Mojo Hand 9pm-1am

FRI : 22

SUN : 03

THURS : 21

Billy Chapman 6pm

Clicker 4pm-8pm

SAT : 23

MON : 04

Splash 12pm ReggaeStrikes Back 9pm

Stompbox Steve 4pm-8pm

Hot Pink 3pm-5pm Vintage 7pm-9pm Second Light 11am-1pm SUN : 17

The Action 4pm-8pm MON : 18

FRI : 08

Wineo’s 4pm-8pm

THURS : 28

THURS : 07

FRI : 22

FRI : 29

Chill 5:30pm SAT : 30

Andy 5:30pm

Sandbar SUNDAYS

Sandbooze Sunday with DJ Colione and DJ Cerino 9pm-close TUESDAYS

Teddy Time 4pm-8pm DJ Colione 8:30pm-12:30am WEDNESDAYS

Mondo Tikis 4pm-8pm (except 4/6) Jam Band 8pm-12am THURSDAYS

Karaoke 8pm-12am FRI : 01

1833 4pm-8pm 506 Crew 9pm-1am

Cocoa Beach Boys 4pm-8pm FRI : 08

506 Crew DUO 4pm-8pm Musical Seduction 9pm-1am SAT : 09

Fyah Proof 3pm-7pm Night Of the Classics 8pm- Close SUN : 10

Love Valley 4pm-8pm MON : 11

Stompbox Steve 4pm-8pm Hot Pink 9pm-Close THURS : 14

Island Breeze 4pm-8pm FRI : 15

1833 4pm-8pm Lance-O and Army Gideon 9pm-1am SAT : 16

Day of DECADE Music 3pm-Close

Dave Myers

THURS : 21

Cocoa Beach Boys 4pm-8pm

General Eyez 5:30pm

SAT : 02

506 Crew DUO 4pm-8pm Chilla Kaya 9pm-1am SAT : 23

Pinch 4pm-8pm UFC 197 No Cover 8pm- Close SUN : 24

Spanks 4pm-8pm MON : 25

Stompbox Steve 4pm-8pm Hot Pink 9pm- Close

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Stompbox Steve

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Island Breeze 4pm-8pm

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Matt Riley

SUN : 03

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Stompbox Steve 4pm-8pm

SUN : 24

Splash 5pm

Slow and Low

MK Acoustics Stompbox Steve SAT : 30

MK Acoustics

Tiny Turtle FRI: 15

YAHTU 7pm-10pm

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Bartender ofthe Month

Bud Man supports our local bars, restaurants, bartenders, wait staff, musicians and hospitality industry.

Thank You!

Thanks for letting Carroll Distributing Company serve you since 1960.

Laura Roth of Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill Laura Roth has been living on the Space Coast for the past five years, and there’s nothing she likes more than being out on the water or laying in the sun. Before she started working at Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill, she used to come in as a patron at least twice a week. Laura says the best part about coming to Fishlips is the friendly staff.

Now, she’s proud to call herself a member of that team.

How long have you been a bartender at Fishlips?

I have been working at Fishlips for about a year now; I can say it’s truly the best place I have ever worked. I absolutely love getting up and going, I actually look forward to it. Unlike most places I have worked, the bartenders we have at Fishlips are actually a TEAM! We are always there to help one another out.

Tell us about your favorite interaction with a customer.

My favorite interactions with a customer would have to be with Steve. He gets to fly around the world and see different places.

When he comes home he always has some crazy story to tell me. I look forward to his chats just to hear stories like how people in England live their lives. It’s a nice reminder of how big the world actually is.

What’s your drink of choice?

All depends on what I’m in the

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mood for, but my “go to” is the Candy Apple Martini. It’s almost as if you are biting right into a caramel apple. Every time I drink this it makes me feel like I’m back at the fair.

Best food and booze combo?

This would have to be our Mahi Mahi, and to enhance the natural taste I would have to recommend it with the Pinot Grigio.

The wine’s pure flavor goes well with the mildness of the fish. It’s a crisp clean combo that’s oh, so refreshing.

The April issue is all about fishing. Do you like getting out on the water?

I love getting out on the water although it doesn’t happen as much as I’d like it to. I am usually too busy with work and school to go out on the boat right now, but when I do get out it is the most peaceful thing on this planet. There is nothing better than watching the dolphins jumping when you are heading

out for a day of fishing.

My better half owns Time and Tide Tours if you ever want to get out on the ocean, or just learn more about its creatures. He has the best of every world.

He does fishing charters, eco tours, and is starting up a Taste of the Port where you get to try a little bit from every restaurant and still be on the water.

Can you tell us your best ‘Big Fish’ story?

It would have to be the day I caught my mahi. I had just gotten my line out. I saw one jump up and then my line took and he was on it. I was screaming, “I better not lose you!” It’s a fish I’ve always wanted to catch.

When I got it close I was about to cry but I knew I couldn’t quite yet because it wasn’t in the boat. Then out of nowhere my other half, Dustin, came up and gaffed it. He handed it to me, and that’s when the tears of joy started. That was the best day I’ve ever had on the water.

Come to Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill to tell Laura about your world travels or your ‘Big Fish’ stories.

We know, we know- it was THIS big! Fishlips is located at 610 Glen Cheek Drive in Port Canaveral.

Check out their menu and more at fishlipswaterfront.com

Local Amp

ANNA LUSK

By Kelsie Sandage

Anna Lusk is a happy soul spreading her passion through song. A Cocoa Beach native, she loves the nature of her home and living close to family. Her love for the Space Coast shows in her songs, many of which are about the wildlife and nature of our beautiful county.

Anna, also a vocalist for Honey Miller, loves getting involved in our community. Along with being volunteering with the Surfing Santas event for the past two years, Anna works with her partner and choreographer, Mia Pacitto, for the Brevard Cultural Alliance and the Brevard Zoo. They bring arts, science, and literature together for cross-curricular education. She’s also performing at the 2016 Great Optimist Fishout. Her optimistic outlook shines through her lyrics. Anna sat down with The Beachside Resident so we could get to know her a little better.

How and when did you start playing the guitar?

In the summer of 2012, I started playing guitar after being injured from a surfing accident and was unable to walk for two months. My inabilities led me to pick up a guitar! I have not put it down ever since. I am constantly learning from the songwriting and guitar gurus around me.

Trust me, the lessons are never finished! It is the raw emotion and heart you give your art, not always the skill.

Do you play music as your full-time career? What do you do in your spare time?

Yes, music is my full-time career and how I make most of my living. In the fall of 2015, I began my company, Something Catchy LLC. This made a way for me to distribute my own original music and write jingles for other contractors with my partner and producer, Marvin Parrish. As an independent artist/business owner, you don’t have much free time. I find myself booking, organizing, fixing, marketing, writing, recording, learning, re-learning, finding grant programs, and volunteering. In my free time, I do a little yoga, surfing, and gardening if I’m lucky. It’s hard work having this much fun! I’m also a part-time waitress at the local Hawaiian-fusion hot spot Fat Kahuna, where I am known to play some ukulele when the moment is right.

When did you decide to start performing as a solo act?

As musicians it’s always good to switch it up! You can learn a lot by playing solo gigs. You can

also learn a lot performing with a band.

Kid-Indie Rock is an interesting genre. How did your style progress? When did you start playing for kids?

The first set of songs I wrote were really silly, and, as it turns out, dancing and singing about frogs and robots on stage is really fun. Try it sometime! Although it’s kids music most of them have a deeper message or story behind them.

You recently released an album, “Friends in My Backyard.” What was your inspiration for the album?

I was born and reared here on the Space Coast, and our unique ecosystem was my inspiration. Marvin really added a lot of nuance and dynamics to my songs that reflect the sounds and visions of the area. Most adults don’t notice that it’s for kids! Currently, our lagoon is in danger. So at my kids shows I help spread the message of our local critters and the lagoon.

I am experimenting with how music and local activism can go together.

You can purchase Anna’s album on Amazon, iTunes, and from her website, annalusk.com. You can also find out more about her events on the Anna Lusk Facebook page.

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Album Reviews

by M.A. Rivera

Xposed 4Heads

Choose To Be Human

ME Records/Internal Combustion, 2015 From Milwaukee comes the Xposed 4Heads, a band that’s been doing quirky songs since the 1980s. As is now well documented by the Interwebs, the world is filled with the sort of peoples who favor the odd over mainstream fare, and this group of mild-mannered malcontents are as uniquely subversive. They have managed to remain a mainstay oddity of a sizable second city, which is no small feat.

This is a keyboard-driven CD with heart and soul firmly planted in 1986. It shows wry observations on the state of the contemporary human condition, the terminally and electronically distracted.

Title track “Choose to be Human” chuffs along at a steady clip, feeling like Thomas Dolby has developed a really wicked sense of humor. “Don’t Touch My Stuff ” is a surf number who’s guitar riffing is washed over by swelling synths.

“Tell Me What to Do” explores the mindset of people who do better under the strict guidance of a motivated disciplinarian. “Disconnected” has some unexpected John Zorn type horn squalls.

“Hot Aliens” is surprising for a lot of reasons. It’s a dance track, clocking in at eight minutes. Musically, the band explores different colors from their audio palette. There are some goofy strains of Styx, New Order, and cheesy sci-fi like “Mars Needs Women” and/or “Earth Girls are Easy.”

This five piece outfit has been strange and determined for several decades now. With dogged persistence, they couldn’t quit, even if they wanted to.

Xposed 4Heads sound a lot like Weird Al parodying Devo for a new John Waters movie. Funnymen have always been given greater latitude in delivering honest appraisals of life. We need people who fearlessly refuse to be anything other than themselves.

The Xposed 4Heads couldn’t blend in with the masses even if they tried.

The Flux Machine Louder!

Independent Release, 2015 The Flux Machine are a rough-around-the-edges duo from NYC. Theirs is a three-chord mindset

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interested in rough and tumble good times, and they aren’t shy about embracing and parading a rock n’ roll mindset.

On “Square Up” there’s a clear harbinger of turmoil with a dark crooning of “I swim in troubled waters...” “How it’s Gonna Be” rolls and flows like a recently unearthed Stooges tune. It’s the sort of number Tarantino would use in a Grindhouse release for an abduction scene.

“Mess You Up” is a brawny, roots rock kick in the gut. A solid blast of aggression as subtle as a bare knuckle dust up in an alley. “Love and Affection” is a hard shuffle pleading for a change.

“Jack, Jim and Johnny” is a number about a liquid solution to real life problems. Someone’s blowing a dirty harmonica that sounds the way that buzz feels.

“Hate Love” is a great note to end this disc on, an emphatic song about indecision that feels like the Stones in ’79. “I need to hate you/love you,” a conundrum most anyone who’s ever been love can surely relate to.

Executed with style and fervor, The Flux Machine will not go quietly anywhere. This is forward and uncomplicated and sort of irresistible. Also available on vinyl, because The Flux Machine are cool like that.

Fat White Family Songs for Our Mothers

Fat Possum/Without Consent, 2016 Musically, Fat White Family are like the seediest parts of the web in human form. There are songs about Nazis in bunkers, serial killers, and comparisons of love to crack. So if you’re looking for something to upset the easily dismayed in your midst, this could be a great place to start. Are they simply pushing buttons, or is this quintet holding up a mirror to what they see around them?

There’s a lo-fi approach here, with pop sensibilities smashed hard against Velvet Underground-styled song structures. Odd enough to be truly weird and catchy enough to be memorable, Fat White Family created an album which won’t readily be confused with anyone else anytime soon. “Satisfied” and “Tinfoil Deathstar” are stand out tracks.

What's on Tap

CRAFT BEER

by Ronnie Chabot

Local

On Premise Craft Brand Manager

With a passion for craft beer fine-tuned right here on Florida’s west coast, MOTORWORKS BREWING co-founders Frank and Denise Tschida knew they had found the perfect location for their brewery the moment they saw the Bradenton property.

Located on 9th Street West, mid-way between the downtown Riverwalk Park and the recently renovated McKechnie Field the brewery is adjacent to Bradenton’s unique Village of the Arts and at the heart of B ra d e n to n ’s ex p a n d i n g d o w n to w n entertainment corridor.

Built in the mid 1920s as an automobile dealership – complete with a concrete ramp that was used to move cars from the ground floor to a 2nd floor service area – the 27,000+ sq. ft. building houses our fullproduction Brewery Taproom.

At over 13,000 sq. ft., our front patio and beer garden, complete with a deck built around a magnificent 100 year old oak tree,

offers plenty of room for games, live music, and large outdoor events that feature the brewery’s latest craft beer offerings.

The building’s automotive history captured the interest of the brewery team and, ultimately inspired our name: MOTORWORKS BREWING.

2014 Great American Beer Festival – Bronze Medal - Vienna Lager Category 2015 Best Florida Beer Championship Silver Medal - Amber/Dark Lager Category 2016 Best of Craft Beer - Gold Medal Vienna Lager

Here are few more great Brews to keep an eye out for Hash Session IPA

Florida Lager

SweetWater Brewing Company Style: Session IPA Atlanta, Georgia

Florida Beer Company Style: Premium Lager Cape Canaveral , Florida

4 Star Pils

Red IPA

Goose Island Beer Company Style: Pilsner Chicago, Illinois

Shipyard Brewing Company Style: India Pale Ale Portland, Maine

Till next month, Cheers Ronnie Chabot On Premise Craft Brand Manager A P R I L 2016

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Patrick AFB

45th SW supports successful Atlas V OA-6 launch by 45th Space Wing Public Affairs

3/22/2016 - CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. -- The 45th Space Wing supported NASA’s successful launch of Orbital ATK’s Cygnus spacecraft aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 here March 22 at 11:05 p.m. ET.

Photo courtesy of United Launch Alliance

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The ULA Atlas V rocket is carrying Cygnus cargo vessel OA-6, a resupply mission to the International Space Station supporting NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services program. Orbital ATK’s sixth contracted cargo resupply mission to the ISS will deliver more than 7,000 pounds of science and research, crew supplies and vehicle hardware to the orbital laboratory and its crew.

“I am proud of the integrated team who worked together flawlessly to make our third launch of the year a success,” said Col. Thomas Falzarano, 45th Operations Group commander, who served as the Launch Decision Authority.

“This mission once again clearly demonstrates the successful collaboration we have with our mission partners at NASA and ULA as we continue to shape the future of America’s space operations, and serve as the ‘World’s Premier Gateway to Space.’”

Jedi Grind Tricks

A FIERY FAREWELL

By Scooter Newell • sk8scooter@gmail.com www.cocoabeachskatepark.com

It seemed like the entire town walked to the beach the night of March 15th, 2016. We witnessed our local firefighters maintain and defeat the largest fire that I can remember in my 44 years living here. The “Pumpkin Center”, an iconic beachfront property expanding a block or so near 4th Street South, has been destroyed by fire damage.

The night after at Twin Finnegans we were all discussing what that place meant to each of us. There were stories of friends and families, parties, and first kisses on the rocks by the beach. To some it was a landmark to determine position while surfing the nearby beach access. To others it was a “hide-n-seek” mecca ages ago during pre-teen years.

It was a night of disbelief. Hundreds of people were standing on the beach as well as A1A and the side streets just watching this blazing inferno which seemed to be as big as Stonewood at times. The CBFD was on the scene (and they still were 14 hours later) handling business. As I watched with Steve Brigman from the beach at 4th South, I almost thought it was a lost case from time to time. The fire seemed infinite. But so was the CBFD’s water supply. They had hundreds of yards of hose stretched from all hydrants

within two or three blocks. The ladder was up, in full effect, relentlessly spraying the fiery beast. It seemed like a year went by and the fire was still blazing. Growing? Our firefighters didn’t flinch. I would catch squawks of radio chatter pertaining to their task. All calm, all professional even though the words were indistinguishable to my ear. The CBPD set up a perimeter shutting down traffic and enabling the firefighters to work freely and effectively. They were making real progress and the blaze was reduced and started to seem beatable.

I am sure the CBFD always knew it was beatable, but to a guy watching from the sidelines, that thing seemed like a full-on war zone. The fire seemed to diminish over time but the work never slowed. The CBFD continued to hit it with the water until the next afternoon. As I left Finn’s and rode my

bike by the aftermath, I saw the most epic image. Between 14-20 firefighters, women and men, standing and conversing in a circle in the middle of A1A between 3rd and 4th. Some were in full gear, others shedded a layer or two. They looked dirty, exhausted and stoked. I rode by in what seemed like slow motion, just admiring them, their training and dedication. I wanted to take a photo. Our town needed to see it. But I opted to not bug them, not even yell “Awesome job, ya’ll!!”

I left them with their moment. Their victory. They came together and seriously saved the day. They kept the rest of us safe. To everyone standing in that circle around midnight, as well as the PD, people running offices, phones and anything to do with the CBFD, THANK YOU... and AWESOME JOB, YA’LL!!

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They came together and seriously saved the day.

They kept the rest of us safe.

To everyone standing in that circle around midnight, as well as the PD, people running offices, phones and anything to do with the CBFD, THANK YOU... and AWESOME JOB, YA’LL!!

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Boardrider ofthe Month

Photos courtesy of Jeff King and Various Grom Moms

by Jenny Bilchak

Grace Brydges Sitting with this month’s Boardrider, I was transported to a prime time in my adolescence. For a moment, I could feel my heart start to ache. The smell of fish in the air reminded me of summers on the shore of Lake Erie and the stickiness of a life without AC. Flashbacks of my childhood icons like Punky Brewster and Pippi Longstocking were skipping through my head and heart. 11-yearold Grace Brydges helped me go there. She was beaming with a kind-hearted but tenacious attitude towards life, and it obviously had an affect on me. I was happy to sit down with Grace and have her share a bit of her story.

Grace was born in Ft. Lauderdale and then moved to Hollywood, FL. About two years ago, her family moved to Cocoa Beach and their lives have changed 100 percent. She mentioned that her family always wanted to be closer to the beach and their dream finally came true. Moving to Cocoa Beach was one of the most exciting times she can remember. “Being by the beach changed my personality and who I am,” she said. “I used to be inside all the time and I played a lot of video games. Now, I’m outside all day as much as I can. I never expected I would realize a change in myself, but I know I’m different now and it’s very exciting!”

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Many of us who are not originally from the beachside know exactly what Grace is talking about.

I asked her how she became a boardrider and about some of her ambitions. “I started surfing and skating hardcore at age nine and starting competing a year ago,” she told me. Grace owes much of her progress in surfing and skating to School of Surf in Cocoa Beach and her family. She mentioned “I wouldn’t be here without them!”

We started talking about upcoming events and I asked her if she liked to compete and how she felt about it. Grace said, “I love to compete! I’m not always competing against the other surfer in the water, but with myself. The biggest battles I have are within me.” I asked her to talk a little more about that. “Like a lot of other people, I still have a fear of the water,” she continued. “I just have push

through.” I was thinking to myself, what strong words for a 11-year-old!

When it comes down to it, surfing and skating are all about fun. I asked Grace who she would take on a surf trip and who she’d have the best time with. “All of my grom squad but especially my two friends Bree and Sophia,” she responded.

“I would have to have my Allen White boards and would dream to have a few Al Merrick’s with us.

My brother Anthony would have to be there too, because he’s there when no one else is.” You could tell Grace was ready to go find her friends as soon as she mentioned their names, and I don’t blame her.

As always I asked Grace to give some shout-outs and advice for the groms.

“Don’t worry about what someone else is doing, have fun and don’t let anything stop you...not even your parents (unless it really is for the best). I want to give a special shout-out to my brother Anthony for teaching me, pushing me and never letting me give up. Speedy at SOS and the whole SOS crew, thanks for everything! Mom and Dad and everyone else especially my sponsors; Cobian Footwear, Zinka Sunscreen, Surf District, Long Doggers, and Gossip Girl Swimwear.”

It was a pleasure to talk to another young one from our community and I hope you all take the time to do the same. Take care of one another, take care of the animals, and take care of our environment. See you in the water.

Fishing Reports

The Lagoon

By Capt. Jamie Glasner

Fishing this past month has been absolutely insane.

Redfish, black drum, kingfish, and cobia were all going off ! The inshore redfish bite was as good as it gets.

We had days where we caught over 60 fish in a half-day trip. When we’re fishing a school of fish, you can throw artificial lures like a ⅛ oz jig with some gulp. If you’re not on a school, the dirty water obsured the lures, so most of the fish have been caught on bait using shrimp, cut mullet, and lady fish. A couple weeks ago, we were catching some monster black drum up to 60 pounds on the ocean which was an absolute blast. You can see in the photo how monstrous these fish were.

The ocean has been good when the weather has been nice, especially the kingfish bite.

Some days you would catch them from six-12 pounds and other days they could be 15-30 pounds. Amongst them were a few cobia, which was a nice added bonus. I look forward to start targeting tarpon on the beach this month as long as the bait shows up on the beaches. The silver king definitely is a tricky one to catch! Another awesome fishery that should start picking up as the bait pods move in is the shark fishing. I can’t believe how popular it has become now. Everyone is looking

to catch that next big one.

I have expanded my business since the beginning of the year. I now have Captain Alex Hughey running one of my inshore boats, so I have two inshore boats running full-time and one offshore, so give us a call!

Well, that’s all I have for you guys until next month. Good luck out there and tight lines!

Spring Fling Fishing

By Capt. Scott Bussen

Spring has sprung and if you ask me, the cobia are done.

Once again, the season started with a glimmer that was abruptly snuffed out. In mid February, there were some rays to be seen with a scattering of cobia. And as quickly as the season was shaping up, the water warmed up seemingly overnight.

After the water warmed, the rays and fish were gone. My cobia season consisted of hooking one borderline keeper cobe that ended up throwing the jig hook into my nose. Vaya con dios, you filthy animals.

Next time I see you, I have a debt to settle!

The cobia may have pulled a vanishing act last month, but a few of those critters painted like Easter eggs showed up. It’s always nice to see a few mahi show up early in the season.

Hopefully it’s not the Lucy/ Charlie Brown set up like we had with the cobia.

Keep your fingers crossed, we are due for a good mahi run. It has been a few years since we’ve seen a good season. If they do show up, ballyhoo will be the go-to bait. Rig the ballyhoo naked on a mono leader and run them close to your teasers for the best results on the ‘phins and sailfish. Also try to run a couple lures rigged with ballyhoo on the long bait and downrigger for a shot at a wahoo.

With grouper being closed until May, amberjack were the star on the bottom last month.

For April, I would expect the AJ’s to remain fairly consistent.

The biggest problem will be finding them as they will be spawning and all grouped up in big schools. Once you find them, fishing should be awesome with big live baits.

The live baiting on the inshore reefs was fairly consistent last month with a bunch of good kingfish catches. Mixed in with the kings were a few sails and a scattered wahoo or sailfish. For April, I would expect the fishing to continue through the month with the kings, cobia, wahoo and sails. Live pogies will work best, but frozen minnows will work in a pinch.

One minute more month till grouper season y’all!

Get out there and enjoy the spring weather before it gets too hot.

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Out and About

Thanks for coming out to the Florida Key Lime Pie Company’s Grand Opening and Spring Fling.

While visiting/staying at Cocoa Beach our grand daughter, Avery danced away the mornings. -Donna Horngren

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Out and About

Electric Oranges “Eye Candy” Fashion & Art Show at The Derek Gores Gallery in EGAD Photos by Michael Giragosian

Beach ‘N Boards Fest 2016 was a Success.

Congrats to all the winners!

Send us your photos: staff@thebeachsideresident.com

Tuesdays 7–10 p.m.

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“Blues with a Twist” with Jeanne Kelly & Sister Mary

Fridays 7–10 p.m.

Live audio streaming on the web at wfit.org

“It’s All The Blues” with Mr. Z

Saturday’s 6–8 a.m.

“Blues to Brimstone” with Chip Myles

Saturdays Noon–3 p.m.

“Saturday Blues” with Brother Frank and Father Jay MK-036-116

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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 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

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1 One so has designs on her body! (8) 5 Fair-haired beauty, initially single, secures date (6) 9 Involved in argument, drunk’s about to produce dagger (8) 10 Expression of appreciation for sexy woman who sports short split skirts (6) 12 Well, a market will stock this wool (5) 13 Consequences of a chubby husband stifling expression (9) 14 Motion, say, to repeal EU act fails without Conservative (4,8) 18 District nurses treated artist making recording (12) 21 Procession of vehicles turned out to carry old metal band (9) 23 German politician’s true love (5) 24 Raid fashionable bar, arresting American (6) 25 Leaves a note on feature article (5,3) 26 Lesbian poetess apparently invested in second house (6) 27 Laurel’s worst influence, according to Spooner (5,3)

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Open for Business Fishing for Treasure

President Joe Knorr joked, “They don’t want to touch the bait.”

Bud Campbell shared a story, “I remember this one little girl. She was tiny. She fought this fish for 30 minutes. She walked up to my son Eddie to weigh in. She had a big smile, huge eyes and a tiny fish about four inches long. That was the proudest moment I’ve ever seen of any fisherman. The hook was so big.

I don’t know how she caught that fish. The hook was almost bigger than the fish.”

Cliff Schmitt added, “That’s what we go for.

Those kind of moments.”

Family Bonds Fishout participants often remark how much they cherish the time at the Fishout. Cliff Schmitt explained it best. “It’s family that makes it so successful. Family has to be there. You can’t just drop them off and say ‘good-bye Johnny’ and go. Their family has to bring him, they have to sit with him and be involved.”

Children grow up, but great fishing stories remain.

It’s these memories of togetherness they’ll treasure for a lifetime.

The Great Optimist Fishout will be held Saturday, April 30th in Port Canaveral at South Cruise Terminal 3. Registration starts at 8am. For more information or to pre-register your child for this free event visit optimistfishout.com.

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Captain Kyle Larson to land this mystery fish. After about 45 minutes of give and take we landed this 50 pound wahoo and that, at the time, was my biggest fish.

What advice do you have for people about how to fish humanely and how to not be disruptive of both river and ocean ecosystems?

Abiding by the rules and regulations is huge.

Although they always don’t make sense regulations are put in place for conserving the future for the fish/game species and nature’s habitats. Being aware of bag limits and size limits will ensure a future for our oceans.

Finally, please give some parting words about the positive intangible benefits that come from fishing.

Since day one fishing has provided man with benefits primarily as food. Throughout time it has become a sport and also a hobby that many people

enjoy. It also providing jobs for many people. The fishing industry is huge and a lot thrives upon it such as boats, marinas, fish markets, family vacations, gear companies and much more. One benefit that I particularly enjoy most about guiding is providing first time anglers with catches of a lifetime and knowing that they will never forget the moments that I’ve helped provide them.

Whether you’re a first-time fisherman or an experienced angler, Captain Kyle would love to have you aboard the Sea Wrangler. To set up a trip, give him a call at (321) 863-6026 or fill out the form on sea-wrangler.com.

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Well, the Beach N Boards Fest was on fire also! We had a heated mini-ramp session with locals like Max Potter, Killian Horne, Liam Mollica, Grace, Elijah, Dom, Mike Rogers and more. We held grom jams for younger skaters and the kids were ripping. We gave out some prizes and even $1,000 over the weekend. We held an Old School Jam and even gave out some cash for tricks. Mike Rogers had a nice Frontside Rock N Roll which landed him the win. For the OPEN PRO/AM we gave out $5’s and $10’s for tricks until the cash was gone each day. All skaters made some money and Timmy Knuth from All I Need Skateboards took the win on Saturday and Clint Beswick took the honors

on Sunday. Steven Mckaig grabbed the number two spot both days. Big thanks to #TheFactsNow for sponsoring the ramp and thanks to Heather, Amy and Mitch Varnes for

making it all happen!

Join us for summer skate camp this June and July. Info at CocoaBeachSkatePark.com

The Movies

by Matthew Phillips • facebook.com/mattbillups

Zootopia

Dir: Byron Howard, Rich Moore

Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba In the world of Zootopia, every animal has a living environment, a place to thrive, and most have jobs.

Every inhabitant has a role in society from businessmen to cop. A rabbit named Judy (Goodwin) has always dreamt of being the latter. With aspirations of making a difference, she moves to Zootopia and while working a case, crosses paths with a fox named Nick (Bateman). While the story is mature, dealing with finding a place in the world and working together, the characters take the friendly shape of animals. Both audiences young and old will be entertained by the different story elements from sloths working at the DMV, to a celebrated pop star.

The casting is perfect, showcasing the chemistry between Goodwin and Bateman. With a run time of two hours, the movie is unusually long and may lose audiences at times. Disney has another winner on their hands, creating a movie with characters for children and a story instilling a life lesson. It’s a smart move to have a family movie contain a meaningful message about stereotypes, social issues, and acceptance. Especially in today’s times.

Grade: B+

10 Cloverfield Lane Dir: Dan Trachtenberg

Stars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr. After a car accident, a woman (Elizabeth Winstead) is rescued by a man (Goodman) and brought to his bomb shelter in preparations for the end of the world. Before you read any farther, know that even though the movie has the word “Cloverfield” in the title, this movie has little attachment to the 2008 movie. If you go into this movie expecting a glaring reference to original film, you will be disappointed. The movie has been incorrectly marketing as a sequel or spin-off, but the truth is the movie is not a loud destructive action movie but rather a psychological thriller.

It’s about someone who may or may not be a victim and questions whether the real monsters lie above or below the ground. Goodman shows that he can still give a great performance

despite the genre as the odd captor. For the most part, “Cloverfield Lane” captivates with its own unique story but in the finale, it slides into a totally different movie derailing any built-up suspense. If you go into the film with an open mind and view it as an original and altogether separate story, you should like the film and may even want to revisit “10 Cloverfield Lane.”

Grade: C+

The Brothers Grimsby Dir: Louis Leterrier

Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Rebel Wilson Growing up in Grimsby, the Butcher boys were inseparable. Eventually, they would grow up living two very different lives; Sebastian (Strong) is an elite spy for MI-6 while his brother Knobby (Baron Cohen) is a drunken football fanatic. While on a mission, they reunite and try to stay alive. Instead of a real plot, the movie is just random scenes strung together for attempts at comedy. If you’ve seen any of Cohen’s previous work (“Borat” or “The Dictator,”) then you’re in for more of the same as he plays another idiotic character oblivious to his actions. As a solo act it works but here, the movie plays like another buddy cop movie but without chemistry. If Leslie Nielson’s clumsy Frank Drebin teamed up with James Bond, you’d get the tone of “The Brothers Grimsby.” Laughs are so sought after they seemingly go for broke, trying to make jokes as outrageous and crude as possible (including having children swear). It’s anybody’s guess why actors like Strong or even Ian McShane agreed to be in this.

Only fans of Baron Cohen’s work will appreciate the humor. The only highlight is the first-person style action involving Strong. Leterrier should probably just stick to action films.

Grade: D

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Inquire of Juliet Dear Juliet, I have lots of pets. They are all over my house in tanks, cages, and wandering free. This has never been a problem as they all get along and I’m a nut about keeping things clean. The one issue is this: When it comes time for romance, my fiance wants all the creatures locked up! He can’t stand the thought of any of them looking at us while in flagrante. I say it’s the most natural thing in the world, and who cares what they see? Who is right?

Beast Master in Palm Bay Dear Master, Well, you are definitely a nut about something! But it remains to be seen what that is. If this person is planning on marrying you, then they are obviously prepared to hang with your animal-loving ways. But they seem to be setting a boundary here, and I think it’s best if you respect it. Try instituting a closeddoor policy during your private time, or go to a room void of critters. That way your fiance can focus on the only two eyes he wants peering back at him: yours.

By Juliet Pomodoro

Rock and Roller in Cape Canaveral Dear Rock,

you can break in the back seat without breaking any laws!

Have fun!

Dear Juliet,

I have been taking courses at my local community college. I am a little older than the other students, and I was starting to feel my age. That is, until I met my math partner. He is a younger man taking part-time classes. If I didn’t know any better, I’d think he was interested in me! We both know the other is single, and I’m not quite old enough to be his mother. How do I take this equation to the next step?

Mature Mathlete on Merritt Island Dear Mature,

Dear Juliet,

I have spent the last few years restoring an old convertible. It’s just about perfect, and I can’t wait to show it off ! My ultimate fantasy involves me, my wife, and my car. My wife is game, but we’re too old to get caught making whoopee. How can I manage this?

Hot Rod in Cocoa Village

Dear Rod, I love that your ultimate fantasy involves your hand-built car and your one true love! I can see you both like to keep things fresh. Turn the radio on, and lead your lady out for an up close and personal inspection... In the safety of your closed garage! That way

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My dating options have opened up considerably. There’s just one problem. How do I know these fans are in it for me, and not just the glitz and glamour of the fame we are finding?

You need to live up to your namesake and cool your heels ‘til summer break! While it’s good you are going back to school, you’ve got to wait until the end of the term to make a move. Your fellow students are just like your co-workers.

As such, you should respect their boundaries. The alternative would make for an awkward midterm preparation, don’t you think? On the last day of class, trade numbers and let him know you’d love to keep multiplying with him over break.

Dear Juliet,

I am a musician in a semi-famous band. We have been touring heavily and are starting to get recognized outside of gigs.

It sounds to me like the one getting caught up in the glitz and fame is YOU. Maybe you should take this time to adjust to your newfound notoriety before you try to bring someone along for the ride. When you are ready for it, you may find the one who you are most attracted to is the one that keeps your hat size in check.

Dear Juliet,

I am an elite runner. I am the captain of my local running club, and I have completed 23 marathons in the last year alone.

This is great for my health, but the bug doesn’t seem to have bitten my boyfriend. He hangs on the couch all day while I’m out getting in shape. I don’t know if I can be with a couch potato! How do I get him on board the fitness train?

Road Runner in Melbourne Dear Road, Do you want him to board the train, or do you want to tie him to the tracks? If your only qualm about this poor man is that he’s not interested in your running, you may have many other things to be thankful for. Remember all his endearing qualities, and consider them when you are begrudging his Netflix time.

He may be intimidated by your prowess. Maybe he’d like some other type of activity that you could do together, maybe something in the bedroom. Try reaching across the couch instead of only for the finish line.

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