The Dancing Ninjas invite the community to celebrate talent, determination, and the joy of dance at their 2nd Annual Dance Recital, “Dancing Through the Decades,” on Sunday, September 13, at 2 p.m. at the Melbourne Auditorium.This uplifting performance will feature special needs dancers showcasing their talents while performing to favorite songs from across the decades. The event promises an entertaining afternoon for family, friends, and community members of all ages.The Dancing Ninjas is a 501(c)(3)

Melbourne Municipal Band is old enough to draw Social Security, but the official band of the City of Melbourne, now in its 62nd. season, is more like an active twenty-something when it comes to performance schedule.Make that several active twenty-somethings, since Melbourne Municipal Band is more than one band, but rather is a conglomerate of musical groups, with the Concert Band as its centerpiece. Then there’s the 21-piece 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra, a full-size big band thatcelebrates

Best Brunch in Brevard County: Where to Find a Great Weekend Brunch on the Space Coast There’s no shortage of great places to grab breakfast in Brevard County, but brunch is something different. It’s sleeping in on Saturday. It’s meeting friends on Sunday. It’s enjoying a stack of pancakes after a morning at the beach, ordering an Eggs Benedict with a mimosa, or finding a waterfront table and turning breakfast into an afternoon. From Melbourne

Sprint for Sight 5K Returns October 3 to Support Independence for Individuals with Vision Loss Lace up your running shoes and make every step count at the Sprint for Sight 5K on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Gleason Park in Indian Harbour Beach. Hosted by the Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind (BAAB), this annual community event invites participants of all ages and abilities to run, walk, or volunteer in support of local individuals living with vision loss. The event

Giving back to our community has always been an important part of Spotlight Magazine. Since 2021, we have been keeping track of the local charities and nonprofits we have supported by donating a complimentary full page in our monthly publication to help them share their stories, missions, and needs with our readers.Today, that list has grown to 61 local charities and nonprofit organizations! I especially enjoy finding smaller organizations that may be just getting started or may