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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
April is the month when spring blooms fresh beginnings, yet somehow we have been thrown for a loop into a Steven Spielberg movie. The world is on lockdown as we flatten the curve of a scary virus that has become a pandemic. This is something that none of us have seen in our lifetime. Coronavirus (COVID19) affects all of us in some way or another and we don’t know what lies ahead. It is crucial that we all act as a community that looks out for one another. We need each other now more than ever. Please be mindful. You can call 211 to learn more about available resources and information. For example, local schools are offering free meals for kids and teens. There are 12 school sites for this free service. If you have an abundance of food, consider donating to local food pantries such as the Sharing Center of Central Brevard. We will continue to publish updates on our website and social media pages. Find us on Instagram @ beachsidemedia and The Beachside Resident on Facebook. www.BrevardFL.gov/EmergencyManagement www.flhealth.cov www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19
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Craig Harriman @mrbeachside EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Misti Blu Day McDermott @mistibluday ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Dane Strickland @dane32931 MEDIA DIRECTOR Dan Williams
On the Cover Photo submitted from Fight For Zero: Protecting the community from environmental exposure. fight4zero.org @fightforzero COMING UP NEXT... THE WATER ISSUE
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CONTRIBUTORS Aaron Holznagle Whitney Bailey Misti Blu Day McDermott Captain Greg Rapp Captain Alex Hughey Teresa Moon Evan Ernst Mark Longenecker Molly Jackson Mike Moffett Bob Edmiston Steve Romano A D V E RT I S I N G & C O N T R I B U TO R APRIL DEADLINE: MARCH 12, 2020 S T R E ET D AT E : APRIL 4, 2020
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During these trying times, we still band together as a community even if it’s six feet apart or through electronic devices. In our lifetime, we have never seen such an impactful global occurrence affect the world like this. Coincidentally, this year we launched The Green Issue to share our love for our environment. We can all agree that we love our planet: the deep blue ocean, the sky above, the grass below and the air we breathe. However, what are we doing to keep it beautiful? At this time, I challenge you to find a way to do your part to protect our planet. Whether it’s reducing your carbon footprint or volunteering your time with an organization, find a way to give back. Grab a pair of gloves and a trash bag and pick up the trash left on a busy beach. Start utilizing reusable bags when you buy groceries. We have more examples in this issue and on our website on how you can go green. Many of you may be out of work, worried about how your business will survive, stressed about the unknown or getting stir-crazy. We are too. We are all in this together. Use this time to check in with others, connect, find reasons to be grateful, step outside for sun and air, move your body, find a creative outlet, and to cross off things from your dusty to do list that you never had time for. Most importantly, laugh and have fun. Rejuvenate and search your soul. “It’s only after we’ve lost everything that we’re free to do anything.” – Chuck Palahniuk Best Wishes, Misti Blu Day McDermott
What’s Inside? 4 Community Spotlight 5 Table of Contents 6 Opinions 7 Photo of the Month 8 Fight for Zero 9 Fishing Report 10 Get out of Town 14 Eco-Friendly Living Guide 16 Restaurant of the Month 17 Recipes 18 Service Guide 20 Bartender of the Month 21 Out & About Calender 22 Pet of the Month 23 Local Scribe / Crossword 24 Horoscope / Wordsearch 25 Keep FL Safe APRIL 2020
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LOCAL SCRIBE FIGHT FOR ZERO Going Green Instagram @fightforzero By Stel Bailey
Leaders throughout Brevard County have been going green in their communities in all kinds of ways. In 2019, the City of Melbourne offered a composter rebate program, the City of Satellite Beach banned single-use Styrofoam at city venues, and the City of
Cocoa painted storm drains to help educate residents on Lagoon health. Sustainability is important because it not only protects the earth but also improves our quality of life.
Our choices affect our environment and community. For the most part, it is relatively
simple to maintain a “green” lifestyle. It’s just a matter of adjusting your awareness and habits. One way you can start making a personal difference in the world today is by using the zero waste philosophy: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rot.
A majority of your trash is sent to a landfill and by 2021 we will only have 10-15 years of landfill capacity left in the United States. Every purchase we make is a vote for the
world we want. Start refusing things you don’t need like freebies, bottled water, junk
mail, and disposable products. All those things you are not using had to be produced at one point.
Another way to minimize clutter is by reducing your consumption. Opt for things like
bamboo instead of plastic, bar soap, and multipurpose products. Material things do not make us happy in the long run and thankfully there are reusable alternatives for almost every single-use item.
Reusing is an important step in learning to live more sustainable because it cuts down on consumer purchases and saves us money. Find yourself a reusable water bottle,
shopping bag, container, batteries and secondhand items. This way, we do not have to waste our scarce resources on producing more stuff.
Now that you’re rethinking your consumption, put your recyclable waste in the right
place and reduce your food waste by composting. Rotting waste will provide you with nutrient rich fertilizer for your garden and help reduce dangerous chemicals in the environment.
Saving the planet requires individuals to make lifestyle changes that take the environ-
ment into consideration year round. By working together, we can make our community a cleaner and greener place to live and to pass onto our future generations!
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FISHING REPORT OFFSHORE
April is typically a better month than March and this March was the best we have ever seen. The perfect storm for phenomenal fishing is happening and those who are not scared to get out and take advantage of fresh salt air and vitamin D will be rewarded. Deep drop fishing for golden tile fish is also going to be great and is the perfect plan to combo with a day of mahi fishing. It really doesn't take any effort at all to make a few test drops if mahi fishing happens to be slow the day you are out in the deep water or if you want to put a little bottom variety in the fish box. The key will be to stagger your drops by depth between 500 to 700 ft of water. Once you get a bite that will be the depth you want to stay in the rest of the day. Live bait trolling the main reefs and wrecks with pogy's or threadfins is hands down the most action packed and consistent fishing we have. This is almost always the case no matter what time of year. April just provides a greater chance at a wide variety of species. King mackerel will be the most aggressive but you will also catch mahi, cobia, tuna, sharks, sail fish and wahoo. King mackerel might be 10 to 1 on the other species but if action and ease is what you want then live bait trolling is the way to go. I am writing this a few days ahead of time and I do not know what this virus is going to allow everyone to do. If we still have our freedom to be out and about or it quickly passes, I highly suggest getting the family on the water, in the sun, breathing in fresh salt air and taking advantage of the unbelievable fishing this month. Captain Greg Rapp Sea Leveler Sportsfishing
We can expect a very good mahi run this year. The bait has pushed in and a lot of nice fish will be on this side of the Gulf Stream because of the long stretch of very calm sea conditions we have had. Sailfish and black fin tuna will also be in the mix so your very best bait is going to be small select ballyhoo rigged naked and leave it up to your teasers to bring everything into the spread.
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INSHORE
Spring is in the air! Finally, a break from the cold, windy, and down right miserable weather! Spring is here and providing multiple options when it comes to fishing the flats. From Cocoa Beach, all the way to Mosquito Lagoon, spring typically has some great fishing; whether you want speckled trout, redfish, or even snook and tarpon, spring can be a great time. Thankfully spring is a little warmer and generally has nicer winds. Relatively dry winter water levels have stayed low and the water has been clean! These conditions can be some of the best for early season sight fishing snook and sea trout along the mangrove shorelines and docks. Look for areas with a slight depth change from shallow to deep and you’re sure to get on some good fish! Not only will the snook and tarpon start to make more of an appearance, but also the bull reds will gradually make their way to their typical spots. Larger sandbars with steep drop offs such as whale tail and tiger shoals are prime habitats. Large cut baits like ladyfish, black mullet, or whole blue crabs are the bait of choice when it comes to these giants! It’s not as common to catch these fish on artificial; most fish are 20 years old or more and have seen it all! Although, when the stars align it’s not impossible.Gulp shrimp, mirrolure lil johns, and d.o.a paddle tails are always great go-tos. The inshore bite should continue to improve and only get better as the weather gets warmer!
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A beautiful 46-inch redfish from this past week’s charter APRIL 2020
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GET OUT OF TOWN
Springfield, Missouri By Misti Blu Day McDermott @mistibluday
You may have heard of Ozark on Netflix, an American crime drama with Jason Bateman that takes place in the Missouri Ozarks. Technically, the show was not filmed in the Ozarks or even in Missouri, but it did weirdly bring some interesting attention to the Ozarks. The Ozarks are located in the southernmost (and west) region of Missouri and even spills over into Arkansas and Oklahoma. A popular must-see spot is Table Rock Lake, near Branson, Missouri. Everyone comes here to get some sunshine, take a spin on a jet ski, swim, boat rides, fishing, or just enjoying the view from their tent or cabin. Branson is quite an interesting place. It’s very touristy and very country. My favorite part about the area is that there are many caves. Missouri is actually known as the cave state due to the 6,300 known caverns. Missouri, the Show-Me-State, is a major center for beer brewing and home for Anheuser-Busch, which is the largest beer producer in the world. As many know, besides Trump, Kansas City Chiefs are from Missouri and they won the Super Bowl this year. Springfield, MO is home to Missouri State University and has a population of 168,122 (in 2018). The original Bass Pro Shop is massive and originates in Springfield. When you go downtown, you’ll see great food spots with one-of-a-kind flair owned by locals, artsy salons (Blu Skies Salon), local art galleries, and coffee shops. Springfield is home to A Beautiful Mess (@abeautifulmess), once a small local art, fashion, and baked goods shop owned by two sisters that has flourished into a huge successful blog and business. Brad Pitt also went to high school at Kickapoo High. The donuts are better than anywhere else, Andy’s Frozen Custard is a must, and Cashew Chicken is famously from Springfield. The food is good, the people are sweet, and the seasons change. Expect the heat to hit the triple digits in the summer, snow in the winter, beautiful changing leaves and hot apple cider in the fall, and tulips, daffodils and peonies growing on the side of the road in spring. Missouri may not be on your bucket list but it’s a charming little gem.
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By Misti Blu Day McDermott @mistibluday
Bess & Color is an up and coming nail polish brand that is based out of the Space Coast. Their eco-friendly beauty brand uses a zero waste mailer made out of biodegradable material that breaks down after six months. The packaging of the polishes consists of cardboard and the bottles can be reused or recycled. Bess & Color makes the effort to practice healthy and sustainable choices. All of the polishes are vegan, cruelty free, 10 free, and made in the USA. What is “10 free�? 10 free means free of the 10 most toxic chemicals commonly found in nail polish. So, not only are you supporting local, making an eco-friendly purchase, but also you are cutting toxins from your beauty routine. Wedding photographer Jessica Bellinger is the owner and creator of Bess & Color. The color palette is inspired by Wes Anderson films and the tones that are reminiscent of his famous movies: Deep Search, O R They?, She Smokes, The Unpaid Intern, Khaki Scout, Zissou Blue, Gypsy Cab Co., Chevalier Bathrobe, Darjeeling, Suzy In The Lighthouse, Team Zissou, Lobby Boy, and two top coat options. www.bessandcolor.com Instagram: @bessandcolor
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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH By Misti Blu Day McDermott @mistibluday
OSSORIO Bakery and Café is located in the heart of Histor-
ic Cocoa Village. They provide Breakfast from 8am-11a, M-F, till noon Saturday and Sunday. Lunch starts at 11am Daily and they are open until 8:30pm, with the exception of Sundays (9AM-6PM). Everything is made from scratch with the freshest ingredients available. There are no additives, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors. Their omelets are to die for! My personal favorite is the Asparagus & Brie with fruit and a side of salsa. Their coffee makes the larger name chains take a back seat. For lunch, the Sara’s Salad is a popular option. It’s a chicken salad with sautéed onions, celery, tomatoes, raisins, black olives, in a lightly curried mayonnaise over a bed of spring greens, served with a toasted croissant and balsamic vinaigrette. My favorite is the Connor’s Catch, a house salt cured salmon (lox) with goat cheese and cream cheese blend, mozzarella and asparagus, stuffed with baby spring greens, red onions, and a lemon vinaigrette. The sandwiches are wood fire roasted, folded and sliced in half and served with a roasted sweet potato. OSSORIO also serves ten-inch thin crisp flat bread pizzas, also baked in the wood oven. OSSORIO Bakery and Café have something for everyone. They have been open since 2003 (17 years) and have become quite the village hot spot for locals. They recognize their regulars because some of us have been frequenting for many years. It’s a home away from home vibe where you can get fresh home-cooked style meals while running into your other local community members.
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RECIPE
Hi! Ever eaten shrimp and grits? As a chef, one of the things I've always been known for is Cajun cuisine, and my signature dish was a New Orleans-style Shrimp and Grits.
NEW ORLEANS SEAFOOD ‘N GRITS (THE VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE VERSION!) 4 oz oyster mushrooms (gray, yellow, or pink) 4 oz king oyster (king trumpet) mushrooms 4 oz lion’s mane mushrooms 2 cups fresh spinach
I've done my best to replicate that delectable flavor profile into a more healthy and sustainable dish that would excite the palates of both vegans and individuals that have to be wary of gluten (as I do). I chose to share this recipe because mushrooms are: 1) a sustainable food, 2) full of health benefits that we are only beginning to comprehend, and 3) low in calories and can aid in weight loss if desired.
1/3 cup red bell pepper (or orange or yellow or a combination), chopped 1/3 cup onion, sliced ¼ cup celery, thinly sliced 1 ½ cup vegetable stock, divided (1 ¼ cup & ¼ cup) 3 T vegan butter or olive oil, or a combo of both, divided (2T & 1T) 2 tsp cornstarch ¾ tsp Fishalicious Seafood Seasoning 1 tsp Bayou Voodoo Cajun Seasoning, or more to taste Heavy splash white wine
I am a believer in utilizing mushrooms as often as possible in your meals because not only are they fabulously tasty, but also the health benefits are extensive. In fact, I'm now teaching a class every other week at Rockledge Gardens called Mushroom Mania!, where I take various mushrooms and show how to create amazing dishes. Those interested can sign up to attend on the Rockledge Gardens website.
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BARTENDER OF THE MONTH
Jarrett Ricker is originally from Bay City, Michigan but he has been a Florida resident for 20 years now. He is currently tending bar at the new Crying Monk located in Cocoa Village. Jarrett has been bartending since before he could legally drink, helping out his father who owned a bar in Michigan called Ricker’s Green Hut. Come see Jarrett at The Crying Monk where you can experience live music, rustic food, and support local artists. thecryingmonk.com @st_viticus_the_crying_monk What’s the best part of the job? The worst? Best- The contagious energy and I've got a lot of it. Worst- Being a therapist. I don't remember getting a degree in psychology!
What is your drink of choice?
Double Titos Redbull; it's nostalgic for me and brings me back to my college days.
Can you recommend a hangover cure?
Sauna at the gym followed by a surf sesh and TONS of water.
Most overrated / underrated drink?
Overrated--White Claw... It's trash. Underrated--Rumplemintz... Gets you trashed and your breath smells good.
What the funniest pickup line you’ve overheard while on the job?
I don't know if it's you or the Coronavirus, but something is taking my breathe away.
Favorite perks of being a bartender?
I'm the giver of fun. Controlling the tempo of the vibe. People come to me to have a good time.
Where do you spend your time on the other side of the bar?
In the ocean surfing. I love my dog. Family first and the gym is a must.
Tell us a quick horror story about a bartending mistake you’ve made. When I worked at Le Petit Paris in downtown L.A., I bent down to grab a bottle and ripped my pants at the seam and was going commando. It was a long, cold night.
What is an eco friendly drink to order this month?
Sex with an Alligator because animals need love too. Or anything served with no straw.
What would you order for you last meal?
Mom’s spaghetti! Or, salad bar from Ruby Tuesday, unlimited and so good.
What is number one on your travel bucket list? Drive the Great Barrier Reef.
What’s the strangest thing to happen while on the job? This! The Coronavirus. Now. What's happening. So much unknown like the demogorgen in Stranger Things. Can someone call the Duffer Brothers? We need a rewrite.
What have you drank so much of you swear you’d never drink again? Southern Comfort, yuck!
If you could serve any celebrity, dead or alive, who would it be and what would you serve them? Blake Lively... Panty dropper
What is your biggest pet peeve while tending bar? When people give me a hard time when I. D. them.
Words of wisdom?
Relax, nothing is under control.
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PET OF THE MONTH Hodor
Hodor is a very sweet potbelly Hampshire mix. He loves tomatoes and watermelon. His tusks grow throughout his entire life and he files them by running them across the chain link fence. This charming pig lives at Mrs. Mango & Company, a traditional herb shop that offers teas, spices, local honey, medicinal and culinary herbs. You can stop by for elderberry syrup, fresh eggs, jams, and other treasures. Mrs. Mango and Company has served the Space Coast since 1983. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10AM – 4PM. Anneke, the Master Herbalist has been caring for both people and animals for decades. Her husband James is a Culinary Arts and Nutrition specialist. You can check out the shop at 3500 South US Hwy 1 in Rockledge, Florida. Make sure you say hello to Hodor! mrsmangoandcompany.com
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Local Scribe Steve Romano
Well, the staff informed me that this article will be going digital and I can still make the "Green Issue". The problem is I can't think of a thing to write. I hope by the time you read this we have turned the corner on this virus and it's in our rear view. It does give you a lot of time to think... I consider myself lucky to have grown up in Cocoa Beach. My family came down like the Beverly Hillbillies from Bridgeport, West Virginia. Highway 79 took out our Italian Restaurant and we came to Cocoa Beach in 1972. My Mom and Dad had honeymooned in Cocoa Beach in 1960 and I was born in 1961, so there is a good chance I could have been conceived here. I know these kids today get tired of hearing how we would get up in the morning and head outside and not come back until dinner time but it's true. I grew up on the north side and learned to fish and surf around the pier. Back then, the Pier was a pretty rough place and we had the snack bar across from the real bar. One of my first friends was Dean Wasdin, whose dad Tom was part owner of the Pier, so we acted like we owned the place. When the movie Jaws came out in 1975 people ran away from the ocean, but not Dean and I. We copied the two old guys who used the rope and chain in the movie, but instead of mom's pot roast we caught fish during the day to use for bait. I would tie the rope to the corner and slowly swing it in a circle and then toss it out as far as I could. One of the first nights we went, the rope took off like a bat out of hell (Meatloaf reference) and we had us a shark hooked. He swam back and forth and when he got tired with the help of a few other fishermen, we were able to pull up close. We had another rope, which we got down and looped around his tail and slowly pulled him over the pier. This monster was just over 7 foot long and we thought we caught Jaws! I ran into the bar and told the group of bikers and other regulars to go check it out. I grabbed the phone and called Florida Today and got the Sports Editor. The call went something like this... Me: "Hi, this is Steve Romano and I am 14 years old and me and my friend just caught a HUGE shark on the Canaveral Pier!" FLORIDA TODAY: "Well kid, how big is it?" Me: "It's over 7 foot long and has to be close to 300 pounds!" FLORIDA TODAY: "Call us back when you catch a 10 footer" and HANGS UP. Man those were the days! When this thing is over, kids will realize how good they have it here. Hang in there friends, Steve
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HOROSCOPES Aries: Mar 21 - Apr 19 It’s your month, Aries, though it may be off to a crazy start. Spring is a time for new beginnings and rebirth. Technically you’ve been hibernating, but when everything calms down it will be your time to live it up. New ideas, new friends, and change are on the horizon as a new direction ensues. Don’t listen to what others say; you know what is best for you. Taurus: Apr 20 - May 20 Money and recognition are on your mind this month. If you feel like you are getting the short end of the stick then it’s time to speak up. Don’t dwell into a depression; instead, reflect and make a game plan. Ask for that raise! Gemini: May 21 - Jun 20 No, you’re not stoned. This is real life. It’s been weird, yeah? Where exactly is this path taking you? You question your way of life, thinking, and soul cravings but this could lead to new possibilities and a fire under your ass. This is just the boost you needed in order to grow from your old self to a new identity, hatching into You 2.0. Clear your mind and do some deep soul searching. Cancer: Jun 21 - Jul 22 What’s that? You can’t speak or decide for yourself? I think you can! It’s time to do something for YOU! I know your priorities involve everyone else but it’s also important to put yourself in the equation. Divulge into those cravings and desires…Go on that trip, take some time off, recharge yourself, or try something new. This may create a challenge ahead but you will come out of it brighter and better. Leo: Jul 23 - Aug 22 Your career is about to be glowing up. Fine-tune your purpose and speak eloquently, as someone is watching. An opportunity may be around the corner. Your ambition, power, and determination have you lighting up the room. Write your goals down so that you can feel that satisfaction when you cross them off. They’re getting crossed off soon! Also, you have way too many monthly subscriptions. Virgo: Aug 23 - Sep 22 It’s time to be honest with yourself and make sure that the effort, time, and attention you devote to a particular situation is worth it to you. I know, Virgo; you’re organized and need clarity. Make that pros and cons list. This challenge that you are dealing with can be resolved, you just have to
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321-452-YOGA (9642) 87 East Merritt Avenue, Merritt Island (Located in the Home Depot Plaza) • www.YogaOnTheIsland.com
KEEP FLORIDA...SAFE Social distancing is the new norm and crowds are to remain six feet apart and less than ten in one space. Businesses are closed, people are out of work, and stress levels are high. It’s important to focus on remaining cool, calm and collected throughout this hectic situation. Personally, I need to have a little routine to keep my mind on track. Being productive is good for my mental health. I created a daily schedule that (I printed and hung up) to ensure that I eat breakfast, workout, work on my projects, study, and not melt into bed numbly isolated as minutes go by one hour at a time. I also made a to-do list to cross off tasks that I never have time to do, such as clean my vehicle or make candles. @mistibluday
Let’s see what others suggest during their quarantine: Britta Pryor: I am offering yoga live on my Instagram @tattoosyogaandrecovery Leah Cavazos: I am offering virtual Tarot Readings via phone, FaceTime, or Facebook Messenger/Video. Tarot by Leah @tarotbyleah1111 The Invisible Diaries: We have a health advocacy podcast to raise awareness on invisible illnesses and educate and advocate for the chronically ill. You can find us on iTunes and YouTube or @theinvisiblediaries on Instagram. theinvisiblediares.com Taylor Rae Riot: Netflix Wine & Watch Party with friends! You can download the Chrome extension and it creates a virtual chat/theater where you can join your friends to watch movies and shows together! netflixparty.com Joy McGregor: Learn how to play the ukulele! Alana Marshall: A lot of musicians are offering live streaming to a free concert. Check out your favorite bands and see if they have a virtual show coming up. Dress up and make it a date night indoors! Anneke Charland: Vegetable gardening! Beneficial bacteria in the dirt and it’s a good de-stressing activity! Good for young and old alike. APRIL 2020
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