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CBHS Student Government Travels to Tallahassee
Brewmasters Invitational Beer Fest
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Hurricane Irma
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Nolan’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration FEATURES 6 Cocoa Beach High School Student Government Travels to Tallahassee 14 Certification Matters!
Board certification is imperative to trusting your plastic surgeon
16 Brewmasters Invitational Beer Fest 18 Easter Surfing in Cocoa Beach
The tradition continues with the Easter Pro-Am
22 Hurricane Irma - A Long-Term Recovery Effort
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March is upon us. Punxsutawney Phil, the world-famous groundhog, emerged from his burrow in western Pennsylvania on Groundhog Day and saw his shadow, predicting another six weeks of winter. Well, guess some of you snow birds are stuck down here a little longer in our beautiful Florida springtime weather!! Well, as long as you are here, start digging out your green shirts and working on your Irish accents because everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!! February, we had multiple people find our Cocoa Beach Explorer compass! Congratulations! Don’t forget to keep an eye out around town for our Cocoa Beach Explorer compass which we keep hiding for someone to find. If the luck of the Irish is with you and you find it, you will win a great prize! Right now if you find it, you will win a $25 gift certificate to Coconuts on the Beach!! You can always check out our Facebook page for “clues” on where to look. Happy hunting. Like I mentioned last month, Cocoa Beach Explorer is working with Kerry Bartlett and all the great people with Thunder on Cocoa Beach. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Thunder on Cocoa Beach, call or email and we would love to work with you and your company. (Contact info: Dougbaker34@aol.com or call 321759-6064) Thanks again for reading the Cocoa Beach Explorer and visiting our email: advertisers! We have some Dougbaker34@aol.com great events coming Traceepbaker@gmail.com up, and as always, try phone: and shop local. See 321-759-6064 you Downtown on March 16th for the great Jennifer Westwood concert brought to you by Cocoa Beach Main Street or on St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. You will know it’s me…I’ll be the one with a green beer in my hand! Cheers!
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SGA TRAVELS TO TALLAHASSEE written by: Karyle Green, Ed.D., Principal, Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. HS
Recently, the Student Government Association Presidents from each of the high schools in Brevard County traveled to Tallahassee to meet with our legislatures. Cocoa Beach was represented by SGA President Sara Axelsson. According to Supt. Desmond Blackburn, “Our SGA leaders took on the hard issues, stood their ground, made compelling arguments in a respectful manner, AND they were just some really cool people to hang around with.” Transportation funding, manufacturing programs, maintaining local revenue, and the development of mental health programs were the topics of discussion. The students left a great impression and brought us closer to some of our needs coming to fruition. What is Brevard Public School’s legislative agenda? The focus is on items which need more monetary support. One is the transportation formula by which schools receive dollars for transportation. More than 67 districts across the state of Florida experience shortfalls on transportation funding and BPS would like the legislature to revise its formula to cover all costs.
And isn’t computer coding a language in and of itself ? Another policy position is for the state to allow 2-3 years of rigorous computer-cording courses to replace world language courses and allow students successful in these courses to be eligible for Bright Futures Scholarships and admission to Florida state universities. There are other policy positions of Brevard Public Schools which can be found on the district’s webpage. But my guess is that the students representing high schools all across our district had an experience they won’t soon forget and left their mark in Tallahassee.
Another item on the legislative agenda includes seeking $1.5 million Thanks, Sara! to establish a center for teaching manufacturing and welding skills at the Brevard Adult Education campus. Establishing a program such as this would allow students who might otherwise be dropouts to Minutemen Boys Lacrosse not only earn diplomas 3/2/18 vs. Edgewood (away) 7pm 3/6/18 vs. Satellite (home) 7pm or GEDs, but also bevs. Viera (away) 5:30pm come certified producmarch 3/12/18 3/14/18 vs. John Carroll (home) 6pm tion technicians. They Lacrosse Schedules 3/15/18 vs. West Shore (home) 5:30pm would also like policy 3/20/18 vs. Rockledge (away) 6pm to include incentives for 3/22/18 vs. Eau Gallie (home) 5:30pm schools who steer po3/23/18 vs. Merritt Island (home) 7pm tential dropouts to high 3/26/18 vs. Melbourne (away) 7pm school completion and 3/28/18 vs. Celebration (away) 6:30pm career readiness. 3/30/18 vs. East River (home) 6pm
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3/2/18 vs. Edgewood (away) 5:30pm 3/5/18 vs. Lake Mary Prep (away) 6pm 3/6/18 vs. Satellite (home) 5:30pm 3/9/18 vs. Merritt Island (home) 6pm 3/12/18 vs. Viera (away) 7pm 3/15/18 vs. West Shore (home) 7pm 3/22/18 vs. Eau Gallie (home) 7pm 3/23/18 vs. MCC (home) 5:30pm 3/26/18 vs. Melbourne (away) 5:30pm 3/28/18 vs. Holy Trinity (away) 6pm
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Last month, our oldest son, Christopher J. Malik, turned 18 and will be graduating from Cocoa Beach High School to begin the next chapter of his life pursuing a college degree (he wants to study business and be a banker like his dad!). Kelly and I contemplated where the time went as it seemed like just yesterday he was at Roosevelt Elementary, playing little league and hanging with his friends playing basketball at the Cocoa Beach Rec Center (they still play together today!). My wife is full of angst and worry as she has always been the doting mom to ensure the children had lunches squared away, clean clothes, homework completed, checks properly made out (usually the morning the checks were due as our children would forget to tell her until the deadline date!) for yearbooks, school functions, sports, etc. As she worries about who will need her now, I remind her that I am pretty helpless without her (and we will gain an extra den!!), and the children will always be part of our family as they grow into families of their own. Children grow up and go off to adulthood; our jobs as parents are to provide a solid foundation for our children to instill strong values, work ethic and compassion. It dawned on me that change is truly constant in life, as humans we have to be adaptable to change to survive. As Benjamin Franklin said, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” (I will certainly try to avoid both as long as I am able!). As we get older we have to exercise to maintain our health, and certainly can’t eat all the things we used to in our youth (maybe the chicken wings and beer is not a balanced meal, but man does it taste good with football!). In the same way, our town will change as advances in technology and innovation will revolutionize our area: driverless cars will be the norm in the upcoming years, internet provided by low-Earth orbit satellites (look out Spectrum, OneWeb is going to give you some competition!), Tesla electric powered robotic lawn mowers such as those being considered right now for upgrades to Lori Wilson Park, solar powered roof tiles powering our homes, etc. For example, I started my 8th year as the VP/Commercial Relationship Manager at the same bank branch location in Melbourne, mind you we have gone through four name changes at the same location (3 ownership changes, Prime Bank, Florida Bank of Commerce (FBC), Sunshine Bank and now CenterState Bank). We are the largest community based bank in Florida with over $10 billion in assets committed to local decision making. The business structure is designed to value the unique character of the communities we serve and to encourage decision making by the banker that is closest to the action (each region is autonomous with bankers making decisions closest to our markets). Blueprints for a drive-through in Okeechoobee don’t apply for a drive-through in Palm Beach (not many cattle trailers pulling into Palm Beach drive-throughs!). This de-centralized decision making costs more from an operational dollars and cents perspective,
but the results are priceless in order to make the best decisions based upon local market conditions! As well, a one-size-fits-all does not apply to building codes in a coastal community versus inland communities. I hope we can have a factual based conversation about these differences as we ask the voters for their input in 2018. Lastly, home rule is currently under assault at the State level, with Tallahassee wanting to preempt local home rule on several fronts. I encourage you as residents to write to your State of Florida elected officials to support home rule on local issues. Local government is closest to the people they serve, and in my mind, the most accessible and responsive to their constituents. You may not agree with me on every topic, but I welcome all input and criticism (you can reach me on my cell with any feedback, 321-794-6668)! See you at the Roosevelt Elementary Playground build on March 3rd, 2018; let’s build the kids a playground! Thank you for your support and allowing me to serve as your Mayor, please feel to contact me with any suggestions at bmalik@cityofcocoabeach.com or my cell at 321-794-6668.
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Festier the ocean and surfin d Park, Cape Canavera fro val 27 28 is a juran , in ied Master Fine Arts MShan ee Sanc l, Flormid thra. ough tus ary owat ouis , dr t the awing Th Unciite artist don de States si d food bites donated as an we ne ll w wi as as es Ca na lud m ve da inc ad , nd Eu e ro or pe at s an The evening an n th d Au ea d e str Oc pa ur trons. Originally held in the City of a. artists ging aliof awards sponsored by , Cocoa Beach for its by Surfinista . Artist tendees can At d. mo fir ce ve st un d fift no to y an Po ye be rt Canaveral in 2014 ars , the Fe sti va Sports World will l due to construction Thrkeof Sp art by acStu e dio Based on our long-s Co in downtown Cocoa for a wo ast Art Fest tanding history as a enter a free drawing Beach. iv les al op is Pe a the ju for te ri pr vo ed em o Master Fine AierrtcusltuSh n als from Canaveral, in 2017, ral event, the City of artist Linda Z. 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Artists exhibit Minuteman Causew a pr em ative center cre ie fer the r en is at each cu t ry Ca ca ltu lle na teg ga ra or ve -op l ies ral, in 2017, offere including Oilsevan en thicse; Ci This non-profit, co Draw ty rco d t, ing Acryl oflorCa s,e SC Grap d hops and classes for th hic W rks ate s, wo Co ng A eri lla F s; pe ge off s a s, he co ntractPrint ma kinld for the beac g th to es. The an th Ph ho d iqu ot ey hn Pa og tec pe rap fe of r; hy lt ty e ; Cla rie th sh Gl va y; as e am a ow in thSc Fe-3:st30ival would enha s; Jewelry; Leather, Fiber & Woo turty e; as eiulp r Ci adults and children in d; and Mixed Media nce the city’s vision ay and Tuesday 10:30 . 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On St. Patrick’s Day everyone is Irish. From Irish beer and shamrocks, to corned beef and cabbage, St. Patrick’s Day is a festive celebration that is celebrated by all. Nolan’s Irish Pub is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with an epic block party that takes over an entire parking lot and side street. The “Home of the Perfect Pint,” Nolan’s Irish Pub is known for their St. Patrick’s Day party. Every year they throw an epic St. Patrick’s Day celebration perfect for those looking for an authentic Irish party and families looking for some delicious corned beef and cabbage and family fun. There will be (lots of) beer, live Irish music, Irish dancers, corned beef and cabbage, pulled pork, face paintings, St. Patrick’s Day t-shirts and more. What would an Irish celebration on St. Patrick’s Day be without Irish beers and ciders? Nolan’s Irish Pub will have copious amounts of beers, ciders, and wine on sale. What are we celebrating when we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, “the Day of the Festival of Patrick”), is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the
foremost patron saint of Ireland. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, Irish traditional music sessions (céilithe), and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. Saint Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province
of Newfoundland and Labrador (for provincial government employees), and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora around the world, especially in the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival. In short, we are having a celebration of our culture around the world. A good day to be Irish and to have a good old time. What time does the party get started on St. Patrick’s Day? We have a very important Rugby match IRELAND V’S ENGLAND in the morning at 10:45. So the pub itself will be open around 10am. This is a bit of a traditional match and usually decides the winner of the 6 Nations Rugby Tournament. The outside event kicks off at 11am with music and food served from the start. What entertainment do you have lined up for the St. Patrick’s Day Party? The Brohams - Paudie McNeela - Bill Mul-
len - Paul Rowan - Dave Birks - Damion Suomi - Nolan’s Ukulele Collective - Nolan’s Bards - Traditional Irish Band - Brevard Police & Fire Pipes & Drums - Emerald Knights Irish Dancers Will you have traditional Irish food available? Yes, we will have Corned Beef and Cabbage Meals, Corned Beef Sandwiches, Pulled Pork, Clam Chowder, Beef Sausages. Also, Home Made Irish Breads, Scones and Cakes. Along with Hot Dogs, Popcorn and Snacks. Is this a family event or should we leave the kids at home? Nolan’s holds a very family friendly event. The kids love the music and Irish dancers and getting dressed up. We provide a very safe environment with security staff and police on site all day. Are you working with a charity this year? Absolutely. Our charity is Our Saviour Catholic School, Cocoa Beach. Parking will be provided by Our Saviour Catholic School and the Church grounds. Shuttle buses will be available all day at no cost to the revelers.
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As spring and summer approach us, days become longer, the water temperature warms and we tend to spend a lot more time on the beach and in the sun… which we all know damages our skin and results in early aging. Fortunately for Cocoa Beach residents Brevard Medi Spa is nestled along cottage row in downtown Cocoa Beach. Purchased two years ago by Cocoa Beach resident, Paula Plesher and her fiancée board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bernabe Vazquez, Brevard Medi Spa offers medical-grade solutions to slow down the aging process. The beauty and plastic surgery business has grown exponentially since the “selfie” and social media craze. More people are trying to find the “fountain of youth” through products such as Botox, Dysport, injectable
fillers, skin care creams and skin care treatments. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, these procedures have risen up to 759% since the year 2000. But… buyer beware… in the state of Florida, any physician, regardless of his/her specialty, is allowed to call themselves a “cosmetic surgeon” which allows them to perform not only injectable procedures but surgical procedures as well. The state of
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unlimited BEER tastings Want beer? Lots and lots of beer! Then, this year’s 4th annual Brewmasters Invitational Beer Festival is where you want to be. INDOOR/OUTDOOR This year, the JUST BEER? It’s not all about the beer APRIL 7, 2018 CRUISE TERMINAL #1 PORT CANAVERAL
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previously all outdoor festival will be partially moving indoors utilizing areas in and around the brand-new Cruise Terminal #1. “Moving indoors allows our guests to experience the event in a comfortable, air-conditioned venue where weather will not be a factor,” says Rich Hensel, event organizer and owner of Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill.
(though that is kind of the most important thing, right.) There will also be giant outdoor games like cornhole and Connect 4, innovative art, live music, food trucks, vendors and much, much more. One other thing, dogs are welcome too; Brewmasters Invitational is a pet-friendly beer fest open to everyone 21 and up.
organizer and owner of 9 Mile Media, Daniel Todd, stated, “The focus for this year’s festival is on local Florida craft beers. We’ve had an explosion of Florida breweries in recent years, and we’d love to showcase them at the 2018 Brewmasters.” According to Jim Vorel of Paste Magazine, Florida’s beer scene has come to life in recent years, rising from 57 breweries in 2012 to 195 in 2016. The number only continues to grow; it’s now somewhere well over 200.
eral admission ticket holders begin partaking of the wonderful amber nectar at 4pm. VIP ticket holders also have access to a VIP only tent, VIP only tastings, and a souvenir glass. Just to sum up for you…that’s three to four hours of unlimited, complimentary tastings from more than 50 breweries.
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EASTER SURFING IN COCOA BEACH A 54 YEAR TRADITION CONTINUES
Tradition is defined as a belief or behav-
ior passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. For Cocoa Beach residents and visitors alike, Easter weekend is steeped in a 54-year tradition of surfing, sand, sun and fun. Whether riding the waves, watching the competition, or just gathering on the beach with friends and family, there is no better way to celebrate the weekend.
tal Cooper. Cooper, owner of Salty Sweet Clothing, with only 30 days to plan, dedicated herself to making it happen. So, in 2017, the Cocoa Beach tradition continued as the newly formed Easter Pro-Am.
The Easter weekend surfing tradition nearly came to a screeching halt in early 2017 when the long-lived Cocoa Beach Easter Surf Festival was canceled citing a lack of sponsorship and funding; disappointing surfers and residents alike. “Everyone was sad it was coming to an end, so when asked by community leaders to keep it alive; I couldn’t say no.” stated Crys-
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SUNDAY, APRIL 1
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6am: Easter Sunrise Service 9a-12p: Pro & Am Surfing 9a-5p: Sponsor/Vendors open 10am: Easter Egg Drop 12p-1p: Dogs Unleashed 1p-5p: Pro & Am Surfing Finals 6pm: Awards Presentation
schedule subject to change
photo credit: Ducer Photography
In its second year as the Easter Pro-Am, the professional and amateur surfing contest will host longboard and shortboard events with $5,000 in cash prizes for the pros and amateur divisions for all ages. An event that always puts a smile on everyone’s face: the doggie surfing event, held on Sunday afternoon. All canines are welcome as long as they are on-leash, wear county tags and have proof of current rabies vaccines. If you would like to be a sponsor or a vendor at this awesome event, please contact Event Organizer, Crystal Cooper, at SaltySweetClothing@gmail.com The Easter Pro-Am will be held Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1, at Lori Wilson Park (north side). Parking is free. Cocoa Beach Explorer
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King Center for the Performing Arts Tuedays 3/6 - 7:30pm: John Hammond 3/6 - 7:30pm: David Feherty 3/20 - 8pm: Alice Cooper Wednesdays 3/7 - 7pm: Celtic Woman 3/28 - 7pm: Golden Dragon Acrobats Thursdays 3/8 - 7:30pm: Ana Popovic 3/15 - 8pm: Pink Martini 3/29 - 10:30am: Golden Dragon Acrobats Fridays 3/9 - 7pm/10pm: Impractical Jokers 3/16 - 7:30pm: Roger McGuinn 3/23 - 7:30pm: Dar Williams 3/23 - 8pm: Get The Led Out Saturdays 3/3 - 2pm/8pm: Brevard Symphony Orchestra 3/10 - 7:30pm: Kim Waters 3/10 - 8pm: Sal Valentinetti Sundays 3/4 - 4pm: The Illusionists: Live From Broadway 3/11 - 7:30pm: Robin Trower
Surfside Playhouse Fridays - 8pm: EVITA - 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 Saturdays - 8pm: EVITA - 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 Sundays - 2pm: EVITA - 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
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Wednesdays - 7pm: Jonathan Honeycutt - 3/7 Dave McGough - 3/14 Thursdays - 7pm: Jimmy Mazz - 3/1, 3/15, 3/29 Jason Domulot - 3/8 Jonathan Honeycutt - 3/22 Fridays - 7pm/8pm: Vintage - 7pm - 3/9 Mojohamd - 7pm - 3/16 Sonic Mole Chasers - 8 pm - 3/23 Saturdays - 1pm/7pm: Jonathan Honeycutt - 1pm - 3/10 Love Valley - 7pm - 3/24 Banjoman Franklin - 7pm - 3/31 Sundays - 2pm: Syndicate - 3/4 Chillakaya - 3/11 Absolute Blue - 3/18
Hilton Cocoa Beach - Longboards Saturdays - 6pm: Allan Wood - 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 Everette Stephens - 3/24, 3/31 Sundays - 6pm: Cash Colley & Kyle - 3/4, 3/11, 3/18
Cocoa Beach Library Sundays - 2pm: 3/4 - Sybil Gage 3/11 - Brenden Nolan 3/18 - Robert Rowlette & Friends 3/25 - Austin Church
Juice - N- Java Cafe Wednesdays - 7pm: every Wed. Kenny Cohen & Michael Boukedes Thursdays - 7pm: The Ruddy’s - 3/8 Anja & The Dreamers - 3/15 Ed Mercer - 3/22 Club Zion Worship Band - 3/29 Fridays - 7pm: Accustic Ramblers - 3/2 Nikki Talley - 3/9 The Tree Frogs - 3/16 Dawn Patrol W/ Karalyn Woulas - 3/23 Vince Reed Band - 3/30 Saturdays - 7pm: every Sat. Open Mic with Michael Boukedes
Slow & Low BBQ Thursdays - 7pm: Matt Riley every Thurs. Fridays - 7pm: Buck Barefoot - 3/2, 3/30 Dave Meyers - 3/9 John Burr - 3/16 Saturdays - 7pm: Andy Harrington - 3/3, 3/24 John Burr - 3/10 Dave Meyers - 3/17, 3/31 Sundays - 7pm: Josh Dean - 3/4, 3/18 Dave Meyers - 3/11 Buck Barefoot - 3/25
87 Main Street Spirits Thursdays - 7pm: Tony Castro Fridays - 7pm: Antonio York Saturdays - 7pm: Paul Beach
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Wednesdays - 6pm: every Wednesday Steve Kirsner & Friends Thursdays - 7pm: every Thursday Sybil Gage Fridays - 5pm/8:30pm: --5pm: every Friday Steve Kirsner & Friends --8:30pm: Stephanie, Terry & Ront Trio - 3/2 Ronnie Leigh w/Ron Teixeira Trio - 3/9 Ron Teixeira Trio - 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 Saturdays - 8pm: Stephanie, Terry, and Ront Trio - 3/3 Ronnie Leigh w/Ron Teixeira Trio-3/10 Hella Ayelet Gal - 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 Sundays - 7pm: every Sun. - Jam Session
Mondays - 7pm: Derek Warfield & The Young Wolf Tones - 3/5 Writer’s Night - 3/12 Irish Book Club Night - 3/26 Tuesdays - 7pm: every Tues. - Trivia Wednesdays - 7pm: Brevard Police & Fire Pipes and Drums - 3/7 Nolans Ukulele Collective Night - 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 Thursdays - 5:30pm/7:30pm: --5:30pm: every Thurs. Traditional Irish Music Session --7:30pm: Damion Suomi - 3/1 Justin Murphy - 3/8 Paul Rowan - 3/15 Dave Birks - 3/22 Jason Domulot - 3/29 Fridays - 7:30pm: Cahir O’Doherty - 3/2 Bill Mullen - 3/9 Dave Birks & Paudie McNeela - 3/16 Justin Murphy - 3/23 Brendan Nolan - 3/30 Saturdays - 7:30pm: Cahir O’Doherty - 3/3 Bill Mullen - 3/10 St. Patrick’s Day - 3/17 ALL DAY Justin Murphy - 3/24 Brendan Nolan - 3/31 Sundays - 7pm: Bill Mullen - 3/18
Mondays - 4:30pm: Jc Jr - 3/5, 3/26 Micah Read - 3/12, 3/19 Tuesdays - 4:30pm: Jc Jr - 3/6, 3/26 Sean Mormelo - 3/13, 3/20 Thursdays - 4:30pm: Josh Keels - 3/1, 3/29 John Holley - 3/8, 3/15 Clay Evans - 3/22 Fridays - 3:30pm/7pm: --3:30pm: James Johnson & Aaron Rhoades - 3/2 Aaron Rhoades & Rick Krasowski -3/9, 3/30 Rick Krasowski & Micah Read - 3/16, 3/23 --7pm: Brandon Wilson & Derek Stroker - 3/2 Brandon Wilson & Josh Pearson - 3/9 James Johnson & Aaron Rhoades - 3/16 Aaron Rhoades & Clay Evans - 3/23 Derek Stroker & Micah Read - 3/30 Saturdays - 7pm: James Johnson & Micah Read - 3/3 James Johnson & Brandon Wilson-3/10 Derek Stroker & John Holley - 3/17 Ryan Winford & Clay Evans - 3/24 Ryan Winford & James Johnson - 3/31 Sundays - 11:30am: Freddie Grant; every Sun.
Sandbar Sports Grill Saturdays - 4pm/9pm: --4pm: Absolute Blue - 3/3 Scott Baker Band - 3/10 Jeff Stanton Trio - 3/17 Bullet Dodgers - 3/24 Syndicate - 3/31 --9pm: Bailey Callahan - 3/3, 3/31 Hot Pink - 3/10 Love Valley - 3/17 Kathleen Turner Overdrive - 3/24 Sundays - 4pm: Umbrella Thieves - 3/4 Fundecied - 3/11 Galaxy - 3/18 Just Us Band - 3/25 Sundays - 9pm: every Sunday SANDBOOZE Sunday w/ DJ Cerino
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A LONG-TERM RECOVERY EFFORT 2018
Finance Department moves back to City Hall.
DRINK OF THE MONTH
The 87 Twist
---- recipe courtesy of 87 Main Street Spirits
Ingredients
1 oz. Greenhook Ginsmiths Beach Plum Gin Liqueur 1 oz. Pomegranate Juice splash of simple syrup splash of Lemon-Lime soda fresh mint Muddle 1 oz of Greenhook Ginsmiths with fresh mint. Add pomegranate juice, approximately 1oz or to taste, and a splash of simple syrup. Shake vigorously. Pour in pint glass. Add ice and splash of lemon- lime soda. Garnish with cherries if desired. Serve. Recipe developed by J. Marie Sheppard - owner of 87 Main Street Spirits
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09 JAN.
At the time of printing, both Twin Finnegan’s and RE/MAX Solutions anticipate reopening Final Cocoa Beach their businesses in department, March. Twin FinDevelopment Ser- negan’s is planning vices, moves back a St. Patrick’s Day to City Hall. celebration.
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08 JAN.
2018
Police move back to their office space.
Communications Center/ 911 Center moves back from Rockledge (during hurricanes the Cocoa Beach 911 Center/ Communications Center moves to Rockledge.)
2018
Three departClerk moves back ments (Finance, to her office. Development Services and Police Detective Division) moved to Public Works. The City Clerk’s office moved to the Commission Room and the Police Department moved into two portables across the street.
02 JAN.
2018
Hurricane Irma hit Cocoa Beach. Cocoa Beach City Hall as well as Twin Finnegan’s and RE/MAX Solutions across the street suffered extensive damages.
2017
2017
10 SEPT. 13 SEPT. 21 DEC.
2017
F OR CO COA B EACH CI TY HALL A N D N EIGHB ORIN G B US IN ES S ES
for additional events and further information go to www.cocoabeachpubliclibrary.org
AT THE COCOA BEACH LIBRARY ART DISPLAYS Main Library: Alberto Rivera’s Concert Photos Community Room: Patty Corapi’s Photography Display Case: Jamille’s Haddad’s Glass YOUTH DEPT. PROGRAMS Story Time: Tuesdays at 10:15am, Toddler Time (under 5). Wiggle Workout: Thursdays at 10:15am, Community Room Martial Arts Mondays: 3/5-3/26, 4-5pm, Community Room Building w/LEGO: Wed., 3/14, 4pm, Community Room Spring Puppet Show and Party: Tues., 3/27, 10:15am, Community Room NanoDay: 3/28, 3-5pm, in the Community Room
MOVIE PROGRAMS Free Friday Movies: Across the Pond Fridays, March 16-April 6 at 3pm, in the Community Room Take a trip across the pond for two movies about British history, a new film based on an Agatha Christie’s classic, and one of Hitchcock’s greatest films. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. 3/16: Victoria & Abdul (rated PG-13, 111 minutes) 3/23: Murder on the Orient Express (2017) (rated PG-13, 108 minutes)
3/30: The King’s Speech (rated R, 118 minutes) 4/2: The 39 Steps (not rated, 87 minutes)
ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance, February 6 – April 12 Agate Jewelry Class - Sat., 3/3, 11am, Jane von Thron Room Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9am-1pm (last client must be in by Make beautiful agate jewelry with instructor Diana Watkins! All 12pm) supplies are included. Cost is $20, cash only. Please pre-register. Thursdays, 10am-2pm (last client must be in by 1pm) Mister Owita’s Guide to Gardening – A Book Talk with Dick AARP Volunteers will provide free income tax and e-filing as- Wall - Sat., 3/3 at 1pm, in the Community Room sistance at the library. You must make an appointment in-per- Books will be available for sale and signing. son at the library on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Fine Art Photography with Mick West - Mondays, 3/5 – 3/26, when AARP representatives are present. Phone reservations 2-4pm, Jane von Thron Room - This four-session class will provide will not be taken. Please bring your original Social Security the basic elements of composition and framing. Pre-register. Cost Card, a photo ID, and all your necessary tax documentation to is $5 per class. your appointment. Irish Myth & Legend with Dennis Sommers - Thurs., 3/8, Painting Class with Joan Kisner - Fri., 3/2, 10am, Commu- 3pm, Community Room - Dr. Sommers’ books will be available for nity Room - Everything needed will be provided in the cost of sale and signing at the event. the workshops. $25 per class. Please pre-register. STPS Turtle Talk - Sun., 3/24, 2-3:30pm, Community Room Senior Safety Seminar: Presented by Brevard County Register online or as a walk-in from 1:30pm to 2:00pm. For quesSheriff ’s Office - Fri., 3/2, 11am, Jane von Thron Room tions, contact Vickie Openshaw, 321-615-1682 or oceanvic512@cfl.rr.com.
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