Cocoa Beach Walk Supports Neighbors in Need

Cocoa Beach Walk Supports Neighbors in Need

The Friends of the Poor 5K Run/Walk returns to Cocoa Beach on Saturday, September 26, bringing neighbors together to support families facing hardship in the beachside community. Now in its third year, the local event benefits the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Our Saviour Conference, which has served Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral for 40 years. The volunteer group operates an outreach center and food pantry at 130 Cleveland Avenue in Cocoa Beach. Organizers […]

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 Start the Day on the Right Note: How Music Can Motivate Your Morning Walk

Start the Day on the Right Note: How Music Can Motivate Your Morning Walk

A morning walk is already a great way to begin the day. It gets your body moving, gives you time to clear your mind, and helps you step away from distractions before the day becomes busy. Adding music to that walk can make the experience even more motivating. The right song can change your mood almost immediately. An upbeat playlist can help you feel more energetic, encourage you to walk a little farther, and make […]

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 Loss of Transit Grant Threatens Transportation for Brevard’s Beachside Workers

Loss of Transit Grant Threatens Transportation for Brevard’s Beachside Workers

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Hundreds of hospitality workers who depend on public transportation to reach jobs in Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral could soon face a much more difficult commute following a state decision to end funding for a key transit program. The Florida Department of Transportation is rescinding approximately $1.4 million in grant funding that has helped support bus service along Brevard County’s beachside corridor. The decision has hotel managers, hospitality employees and local […]

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 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Opens at the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Opens at the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse

  One of the most recognizable musicals in modern theater history is coming to Brevard County — and with it comes a piece of musical theater history. The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse opens its 37th season with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, running for two weekends only, September 4–13, 2026. Based on the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors, the family-friendly production follows Joseph […]

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 Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On in Brevard County Through Thousands of Books for Local Children

Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On in Brevard County Through Thousands of Books for Local Children

The world lost a country music legend last week, but here in Brevard County, Dolly Parton leaves behind something that can still be found in thousands of local homes: books. Dolly Parton died Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 80. Her family announced her death, saying the singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist died peacefully in Nashville. Parton was one of the most successful and recognizable country music performers of all time, with a career […]

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