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Normally, we march into January with wide-eyed optimism. Usually, a new year means new goals and a few new resolutions. I cannot help but feel that 2021 is a bit different. I feel people are looking forward to 2020 being over more than 2021 starting.
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I saw a cartoon online that said, “I’m staying up this year on New Year’s Eve till midnight. Not because I want to see 2021 come in, but because I want to make sure 2020 actually leaves!” I think we all have this feeling for New Year’s Eve 2020. So, let us all say, “Goodbye” to 2020 and let’s welcome 2021.
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READER’S CO RN E R Greetings Cocoa Beach Residents: Happy New Year! To start the new year off right this month, I suggest a fast-paced novel that will keep you intrigued, a dark coming of age story that emphasizes trust and the importance of family and friends, and a bright memoir that draws one back to innocence and the impact of the space race.
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The Last Flight by Julie Clark. This wellwritten page-turner will keep you not only engaged but holding your breath to the end. Two women cross paths at an airport and decide to escape their lives by switching identities. As the characters’ stories unfold, the reader is taken on an emotional roller coaster through their lives. Clark’s concise but descriptive prose pulls the reader into a plot of love, deceit, and unsuspecting friendships. The Way Home by George Pelecanos. Christopher Flynn is a rebellious, spoiled, self-centered know it all adolescent. When his father can no longer fix his son’s troubling behaviors and later criminal actions, they must rely on themselves to find their way. However, sometimes through the power of love, loyalty, and maturity, we learn to look through the lens of others’ lives before we can look through our own.
Space: A Memoir by Jesse Lee Kercheval. This favorite is the story of growing up in Cocoa, Florida, as space exploration is just taking off down the road at the Kennedy Space Center. The author brings the era alive through her sense of innocence about her teenage experiences and her parents’ trials and tribulations, all while waiting on the moon shot! Finally, add to your New Year’s resolutions to join our 2021 Reading A R TW O R K P R OO F Challenge and expand your reading genre. Start with creating a planning guide with a list of authors you want to read more of, authors of translated works, and authors who published their first book in 2020. Next month, stay tuned for my planning guide list and added reading challenges to broaden your reading habits Happy Reading, Christiana C. Succar, Ph.D. 6 | C O C OABE ACHE X PLORER .C OM
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We are ready to welcome the new year with optimism that approved vaccines will soon end the months of this pandemic and return us to normalcy! I visited my mom for first time since my father passed in February. It was nice to see each other in person. Due to other underlying health issues, she has been scared to go anywhere during this time and has not CONTRIBUTING seen anyone other than my sister’s family, who WRITER: lives down the street, and yes, I wore a mask Mayor Ben Malik the entire visit! She has left dad’s old office set up just as it was and finds comfort in sitting in his chair (I found comfort in smelling his clothes as his scent still lingers and reading some of his old writings). Our son completed his first junior semester at FSU, and we are enjoying some time together. Hopefully, they will offer in-person class options for 2021 (online learning is not the same college experience)! As of report time, we have 25 COVID cases in our town and no shortage of hospital capacity. Please continue to take precautions (wear masks/wash hands frequently, etc.) as the majority of COVID cases are mild, but for some people it can be much more serious. Recent studies indicate an interferon deficiency response (interferon is a protein that our body creates to combat infections): https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/scientistsdiscover-genetic-immunologic-underpinnings-some-cases-severecovid-19 City updates: • Oxygen levels were very low in our waterways recently with some reported cases of fish kills due to dying algae. Sea foam seen in canals is a result of dying algae which has been churned up by high winds/waves. Fish kills should be reported to the FWC hotline at 1-800-636-0511. The City will continue to work on water quality restoration, and this will require significant capital investments as many of our canals were man-made with no water flow. • Footers have been poured for the new CB Police Station. • The McNabb Park new playground has been ordered, and the old playground has been removed as it is a safety hazard. • Public Safety Communications Tower agreement has been finalized (will save the City over $225,000 in cost and will generate monthly lease income from cell phone company providers and improve cell phone reception for non-Verizon users)! • Mayors’ Fitness Challenge begins February 6 and goes through March 27, 2021. More than ever your health is the most important thing in life. Let’s get our title back from Cape Canaveral (remember surfing/skating counts!): https://forms.gle/iVFDyY2J7MhApA1x9 Here is to a much better 2021. Thank you for your support and allowing me to serve as your Mayor. Please feel free to contact me with any suggestions at bmalik@cityofcocoabeach.com or my cell at 321-794-6668. C O C OABE ACHE X PLORER .C OM | 7
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2020 is finally in the rearview mirror! Hopefully the ushering in of a new year will also bring with it fresh new experiences, new positive outlooks and new opportunities for everyone. A few of our advertisers feel the same and have shared their thoughts on what they learned from 2020, and what they look toward in 2021.
COULD THIS BE YOUR YEAR? CONTRIBUTED BY: Barbara Schluraff, CENTURY 21 Ocean and CENTURY 21®
“Should I buy or sell a home this year?” Well...” it depends.” Here’s what we mean... It depends on your needs: For many, their needs have changed this past year. Need some space? Whether it’s because the kids are out of school or you and your roommates are spending every waking moment at home, there comes a time when there’s no substitute for additional square feet. Is a home office now a ‘must’? Have you found yourself (and maybe your significant other) all of a sudden working from home? Setting up and breaking down your ironing-board standing desk every day isn’t going to cut it forever.
It depends on your credit score: Some lenders are exercising a little more caution when it comes to assuming risk, so potential buyers should prepare for higher credit score standards. If you’ve been displaying a string of good habits in preparation for buying a home, this might be your year. It depends on your savings: Maybe you’ve been packing your piggy bank for years in anticipation of buying a home, or you’re planning on selling your starter home and putting the cash toward a more family-friendly home. Either way, if you can come to the table with 20% down, you’ll have a tremendous edge this year.
It depends on your income: If you’ve been fortunate enough to maintain a reliable source of income, you can feel more comfortable pursuing a purchase. It depends on your market: As a result of intense demand and low inventory in Brevard County, list prices have continued to climb upwards. For example, in December of 2020, Months Supply of Inventory is down to its lowest number in years. Low inventory gives sellers an advantage as far more buyers are looking for a home than listings available, which can help a seller get the most competitive price for the home or condo.
If you’re curious about how the Brevard County market has shifted, give our team a call. When you’re ready to sell your home, have a team who knows the market on your side. With the know-how and experience to reach your
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CHAMPAGNE FOR THE FEET CONTRIBUTED BY: Tessa Mock & Ray Borges, Garra Fish Spa Experience
After a few tough months of lockdown, my family and I knew it was time to see something other than the inside walls of our house. We grabbed our masks, our hand sanitizers and headed to a Garra Fish Spa. Why a fish spa? We needed something different, something that didn’t scream pandemic, lockdown, or COVID; and we found it. As soon as we put our feet in the water and the 8 | C O C OABE ACHE X PLORER .C OM
fish started to swim around, we knew we had found what we were looking for. It felt like putting our feet in champagne. It was a small celebration and a breath of fresh air after four months of lockdown. Four months of working and studying from home. Four months of getting our groceries delivered. In late November, five months after our first Fish Spa Experience, we opened our own Garra Fish Spa
in Cocoa Beach. We wanted our neighbors and tourists alike to have the same experience we had, to feel what we felt. It rejuvenated us, gave us strength to continue on with an already difficult year and gave us a FRESH BEGINNING. Garra Fish Spa 5675 N Atlantic Ave, Suite 118 Cocoa Beach FL 32931 321-613-5549
BREATHE EASY IN 2021 CONTRIBUTED BY: Mark Gellner, Stanley Steemer
HAPPINESS AND HEALTHY BEHAVIOR IN THE NEW YEAR CONTRIBUTED BY: Dr. Lance Armstrong, Armstrong Chiropractic
Rebuilding our bodies at this time of year is nothing new to us. Diets include everything from extra meat no carb to plant-based vegan and even fasting. Lifting weights, joining a gym, buying neon workout clothes in order to be seen in the dark and hanging upside down are just a few of the New Year trends we see every year. Let’s face it, 2020 was a very tough year, and we all can’t wait to say good bye to CoVID-19. New positive thinking is an aspect of life hard to beat. I treat a wonderful young lady in her eighties facing advanced degenerative changes in most of her body. She has moderate level pain almost daily, but talking with her you would never know it— “Look how great the day is out there today” and “What a wonderful time I had last night eating dinner with my daughter.” Find your triggers of stress and avoid them if possible. This may include family members with opposite political views. Day calendars are great with positive affirmation statements for each day. Remember the glass may be half empty, but you have a glass with water in it. Remember how fortunate we were here this past hurricane season. There remain thousands of blue tarp roofs on the Gulf Coast with no materials available. Remember our troops overseas during this time of year as well. Physical new beginnings can be a spectrum of procedures. Start back into physical activity respecting your body not abusing it for quick gains. Everything we learned in 5th grade PE is still good for us today. If you have not worked out in a few years— be careful. Pulled back muscles, strained tendons and even compression fractures have been treated by me at this time of year. Falls from ladders and roofs while removing lights, lifting trees out of your house and “some assembly required” can all lead patients to our clinic and the ER. Make it a pledge that your 2021 new beginnings lead to happiness and healthy behavior. If injured, call us and have it examined and x-rayed. Your “bones on your phone” make for great stories. Armstrong Chiropractic 1401 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 321-783-4455
With the start of every new year, we always think of the things we want to change, make better or improve in our lives. This year will be no different with strives to make positive change in 2021. 2020 was a year that turned our lives into a roller coaster: quarantines, masks, in home schooling and the disappearance of toilet paper. Through the years and especially throughout the year of 2020 your local Stanley Steemer has stayed strong. With the ever-changing economy and the fear of the unknown, we modified our services to accommodate the new social dilemmas of a pandemic society. We added disinfectant to all of our cleaning solutions to help make your home more sanitized. We added to our services by fogging and disinfecting homes and businesses who were effected by COVID19 directly, so families and employees could get back home and also back to work in a safe clean environment. We all need to go into 2021 with a clean mind and a vision of fresh beginnings. One of the things many people don’t think about is their indoor air quality. Given the amount of time we spend in our homes, we should really focus on the quality of the air we breathe. Stanley Steemer offers air duct cleaning services. We clean your entire duct lines freeing them of dust
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Your local Stanley Steemer is a family-owned and operated business that has operated locally for almost 40 years. We started our business with one van and three people, and over the course of our years, we’ve grown to over six operations spanning across six states and employ over 250 people. We pride ourselves on family, and that’s why it is important we keep up with the demand of the changing times in order keep our employees, their families, and our customers safe, clean, happy, and healthy. Stanley Steemer of Central Florida | 888-783-3637
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A FRESH, NEW LOCATION FOR THE NEW YEAR CONTRIBUTED BY: Kenne Wells, Coastal Market
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Like many other small businesses in Cocoa Beach, 2020 was a struggle, but out of struggle comes perseverance and out of perseverance comes achievement. 2020 taught me that happiness and success must be built with the power of positive thinking! Like Jimmy Dean once said, “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” And adjusting
the sails is exactly what we did. In late fall of 2020, we opened a beautiful, newly renovated location just a couple of doors down from our previous location. Oh, we didn’t change the good stuff… we still have all the favorites: fresh fruits and veggies, farm-fresh eggs, fresh meat market, baked goodies, salads (YES, THE SALAD BAR IS BACK OPEN), deli sandwiches and soups. One thing we did add is a great new inside dining area. 2020 made us very thankful for our loyal customers, and we
look forward to serving our Cocoa Beach neighbors for many years to come. So, 2021 is a fresh new beginning for us at Coastal Market. We are moving into 2021 with a fresh, new location to go right along with our daily fresh meals, soups and bakery items. Coastal Market 35 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach FL 321-613-4663 C O C OABE ACHE X PLORER .C OM | 9
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COCOA BEACH RESIDENT FINDS AQUATIC SUCCESS WRITTEN BY: Doug Baker, Editor, Cocoa Beach Explorer
If you are a frequent reader of the Cocoa Beach Explorer magazine you may have noticed an ad for Bottled Ocean, Inc. They have worked with us on and off for a few years now, but not until I sat down with Cocoa Beach resident and owner of Bottled Ocean Gregory Lund, did I understand the full scope of what Bottled Ocean has done and can do for its clients. Bottled Ocean works with professional, commercial, and residential clients to build custom aquariums and waterways. In fact, I bet you have seen some of their work already. They have worked with Sea World, Disney, Orlando International Airport, Nemours, and Gaylord Palms Orlando all right here in Central Florida. Bottled Ocean’s first big break was when it landed the contract to build lobster and fish tanks for Red Lobster restaurants around the country. They have even partnered with
the History Channel to replicate a Louisiana bayou with live alligators in Chelsea Market Manhattan to promote the Swamp People television series. One of Bottle Ocean’s on-going projects is with Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando. Bottled Ocean created and manages the 360,000 gallons of interactive animal waterways that span across the atrium of the 1,400-room resort. The environments are home to a diverse array of animals including alligators, turtles and a variety of fish species. Another large-scale project Bottled Ocean tackled was the development of the Modular Reef System for Sea World’s Discovery Cove. The Modular Reef System has a self-balancing buoyancy chamber which allows for crews to raise, lower, and move the reef
modules to allow for easy placement, cleaning, and maintenance of the reefs. This helps reduce burdens on the filtration systems and limits stress on the animals in the exhibit. Custom aquariums have become a trending item for homes and offices. Now you can even watch reality shows on TV about them. If you have ever considered a custom aquarium you should call Greg. He and his team can build you a oneof-a-kind aquarium—any size or type. Bottled Ocean, Inc. can take your dream and turn it into reality!
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Cocoa Beach’s New Luxury Pet Spa WRITTEN BY: Doug Baker, Editor, Cocoa Beach Explorer
One of the pleasures of putting together the Cocoa Beach Explorer is getting to talk to some great new people every month. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Sherry Herman. She reached out to let us know she is opening a new pet spa in Cocoa Beach! I asked her to give us a sneak peek into what they have in store for their new venture and tell us a little about herself.
when a dog comes in wagging their tail delighted to see her again and excited about their spa day. She does admit playing and spoiling her clients is a big plus too. As a certified pet groomer Sherry has found many different issues, some requiring veterinary attention, that owners were not aware of before coming in for their
We are certainly excited to see new businesses opening in Cocoa Beach! The name of the new pet spa is going to be Luxury Pet Spa of Cocoa Beach, and it is going to be located at 40 North Brevard Avenue (in the plaza with Jenna’s Breezeway). At the time of publication, Sherry’s goal is to have the pet spa open by mid-January. Sherry has been a certified AllBreed Professional Pet Groomer since 2009. Sherry has recently moved to Cocoa Beach after getting engaged! She is excited about opening Luxury Pet Spa of Cocoa Beach and meeting a gang of new furry friends (and their pet parents too). With Sherry, pet grooming is more than just having your pet’s fur trimmed! It is also about the interactions and treatment of your furry kids. Sherry’s favorite part is
pet’s grooming. Pet fur often hides signs of injury. Over the years, Sherry has discovered everything from minor sores, infected teeth, and even malignant cancer while grooming. Join us in welcoming Sherry to Cocoa Beach, and if your furry family member needs some pampering and a haircut make sure to give her a call.
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Cocoa Beach Students Are Leading The Way! CONTRIBUTING WRITER: Mark J. Rendell, Principal of Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
I am often asked about our young people; whether they are different, than previous generations. Are these kids lazy? Do they lack work ethic and responsibility? People seem to be worried about the future of our country and our place in the world. Well, I always respond with glowing remarks about the young people I work with and tell them that the future is in good hands. Let me tell you about one group of our students as an illustration. We have an Army Junior ROTC program here at Cocoa Beach Junior-Senior high school. It is not a military recruiting, tool or armed services preparation course. It is a very popular elective course – 1 in 4 of our students take at least one JROTC class – that is focused on critical thinking skills, teamwork, and the principles of good citizenship. In fact, the listed purpose of the program is to “motivate young people to be better citizens.” While the students do wear uniforms on occasion, and
learn how to salute and march, the class consists of many more enriching activities. They engage in activities designed to build their own selfconfidence as they work together as a team. They also study current events and how organizations work and the importance of clear channels of communication. Outside of school hours, these students are asked to give back to our community. They provide Color Guard details for local events and contribute numerous hours volunteering at beach cleanups and other service activities. For example, they recently helped clean up and renovate the local VFW Hall. As part of the program, there are also clubs and activities the students can participate in such as a the Color Guard and Drill Team, Academic Competition team, Rifle Marksmanship team, and the Raiders teams. The Raiders competition consists of a variety of physical fitness events, some individual and some in small teams. I am
proud to report that both our Male Raiders team and our Female Raiders teams captured District Championships again this year! Winning these titles proves that the students are learning these lessons of individual selfconfidence and the ability to work together as a team. So again, when I am asked about “kids today” and the future, I respond with great confidence that the kids are as good as ever and we will be just fine. Our young people are motivated, work hard and care. The Junior ROTC program is just one example. Next month I will share how another group of our students are working with the Surfrider Foundation to preserve and protect our natural resources.
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