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Nemours builds specialty clinic

BY LILLIAN NGUYEN

A new, multi-specialty pediatric care location will expand healthcare access in Viera by providing primary,

specialty and urgent care services.

Nemours Children’s Health is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the country, with two

freestanding children’s hospitals.

During the groundbreaking on April 16, leaders, clinicians and associates from Nemours Children’s Health

were joined by local elected officials and community leaders. Martha McGill, the president of Central Florida Region Nemours Children’s NEMOURS, page 29

Softball challenge hits 20

BY CARL KOTALA

Elementary School vs. Viera Elementary School followed by a matchup of last year’s winners — Manatee Elementary School vs. Quest Elementary School — at 7:15. May 2026 I Volume 18, Issue 4

The annual Faculty Softball Challenge event is hitting a pretty significant milestone this year.

While the first game was played 23 years ago, this will be the 20th version of the games between local

faculty and staff members that have become quite popular in the Viera area.

This year’s event at the USSSA Space Coast Stadium is scheduled for May 21, with a makeup date (in case of rain) on May 22.

The 6 p.m. game features Suntree

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BY LILLIAN NGUYEN

Congratulations, graduating class of 2026.

You survived high school! You and thousands of other high school seniors across Brevard County will attend graduation ceremonies and receive your hard-earned diplomas. You have overcome countless hardships to get here, so hold yourself proudly.

Parents, if you have a child graduating from high school this year, you’ll find that this is a bittersweet milestone. All those years of driving your children back and forth, helping them with homework and attending recitals, shows, practices and games have led up to this moment. Your child made it through the ring of fire — and so have you. Your children may have questions about their next steps: “What college should I choose? Should I enlist in the military?” and “Would it be better to join the workforce? Where do I go from here?” What crucial words of wisdom do they need to hear to guide them into the future?

Viera Voice has gathered tips from some of Brevard County’s top community leaders to help this year’s graduating seniors enter the next chapter of their lives.

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Skateboarders crave new skatepark

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Fans from four elementary schools love the annual Faculty Softball Challenge, which has become a fixture at the USSSA Space Coast Stadium.

Bound by military duty, brought together by love, family settles in Viera

BY LILLIAN NGUYEN

After a military career took them around the country, Shawn and Jaime Rhude chose Viera to settle after retirement from the Air Force.

Shawn Rhude served in the United States Air Force for 24 years, before retiring in 2022. He works as an Air Force JRTC instructor at Vero Beach High School. His wife, Jaime Rhude, is well known in the community as a mortgage loan officer.

“I love being a part of our community, on top of being a mortgage loan officer,’’ she said. “I think helping families gives me the capability to give back to our community.’’

Fate brought the two of them together in 2007, when Shawn Rhude was stationed at what was then called Patrick Air Force Base. They met using a dating site.

“I just, you know, winked

“I drag them with me to (show) them that it’s good to give back to our community.’ ”

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at him,’’ Jaime Rhude said.

“And he winked back.’’

After a whirlwind engagement, military life took the couple across the country. They have lived in places such as Montana and Charleston, South Carolina before settling in Viera.

They appreciate how easy it is to travel to the big cities.

“An hour or two hours — Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Miami.” Shawn Rhude said.

“There are a lot of things to do, which makes living here very, very convenient.”

The Rhudes have two sons, Jaxson, 16, and Carson, 12. Their father admits that the family doesn’t share too many common interests.

“We're all pretty different,” he said. The four of them enjoy taking day trips to the

beach, Universal Studios and Disney World.

Jaime Rhude has also made community work a family activity.

“I drag them with me to (show) them that it’s good to give back to our community,”

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she said. “They ask me, ‘Mom, why are we buying all of these things?’ And I’m like, ‘it’s to give back to our community.’ ”

The boys attend Viera High School and Viera Middle School. Jaxson

and Carson are near polar opposites. The eldest spends a lot of time outside of the house, hanging out with his friends, playing football and working out. The youngest is at the right age to still feel enthusiastic about spending time with mom and dad.

Carson has tried a variety of hobbies, from rollerskating to video gaming.

“He’s broken out the switch and gotten into Animal Crossing,” his father said. “He switches it up.”

Despite their differences, the brothers will always share one thing in common — May 15, their birthday. They were both born on the same day, four years apart.

After school, Jaxson plays on the Viera High School football team.

“I’ve played (football) since eighth grade and I like it,” he said. He’s excited that the Hawks will play Catholic Memorial in Boston on Sept. 11.

Jaime Rhude also plays on the sportswomen's softball team, Scared Hitless. VV

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The Rhude family, Shawn, left, Jaxson, Carson and Jaime, are an athletic group with diverging interests, but they make community work a family activity. The family has lived in Viera since 2022.

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Men on the Mountain set for philanthropic hike in Peru

BY CHRIS BONANNO

Viera restaurateur Chris Conneen and his friend Cliff Harder of Rockledge are set to embark on a grueling hike in Peru that will raise money for two nonprofit organizations.

The duo will hike the Cordillera Huayhuash — a mountain range located in the Andes Mountains of Peru — in early June as part of its Men on the Mountain hike. They will be accompanied by three sherpas as they make the trek of more than 80 miles at high elevation, said Conneen, the owner of the Pizza Gallery and 28 North Gastropub restaurants at The Avenue Viera.

“Really excited that Chris and I have the opportunity to do this,” Harder said. “It’s

something that God has really kind of put us into alignment on. It’s going to

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be a great opportunity to pour into our community and I’m very excited about it.”

Their journey will benefit both CITA Rescue Missions of Melbourne and the Transformation Life Center in New York.

“Faith meets adventure and compassion all

“Really excited that Chris and I have the opportunity to do this. It’s something that God has really kind of put us into alignment on.”

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wrapped in one for sure,” Conneen said.

Conneen discussed his expectations of the hike.

The “terrain is beautiful, part rocky, a lot of elevation gain,” Conneen said. “The highest we’ll be is over 17,000 feet elevation. It’s both rough, rocky. There’s no civilization. It’s 80 miles in eight days through the Peruvian Andes, stopping and setting up camp and there’s no hostels or villages or anything.”

Conneen said he and Harder would be arriving June 1 in Huaraz, Peru and acclimating at about 12,000 feet elevation. He also indicated that they would engage in some warm-up type of hikes as well that would see them traverse around 20 miles over four days prior to the start of the main hike.

Conneen added that the hike they are preparing to make is one of the more renowned hikes in the

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Chris Conneen and fellow hiker Cliff Harder will face the challenges of the trail on the grueling terrain of the Andes Mountains of Peru.

VIERA VOICE Chris Conneen

Cliff Harder, left, and Chris Conneen's hike will benefit CITA Rescue Missions of Melbourne and the Transformation Life Center in New York.

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world with some placing it in the top three and others in the top 10.

“It depends on who you talk to, but it’s just beautiful, amazing glacier-covered mountains, glacier lakes.

Just unbelievable, beautiful, majestic scenery … not a whole lot of smooth trails,” he said.

Conneen speaks from experience, having gone on a hike in a different area of Peru last year that covered 60 miles and took about five days to complete. He also has

taken part in a single-day, 18mile hike around Yosemite National Park in 2022.

Both of those hikes were also philanthropic in nature. The hikes supported the Atlas Free organization and the fight against human trafficking.

Last year, Conneen and his wife hiked to the top of a 6,000 foot volcano in Bali in the middle of the night.

Harder has been hiking for about five years.

“This is definitely a world-class hike,” Harder said. “People travel from all over the world to hike the Huayhuash Mountain Range

in Peru.” He also indicated that he’s been hiking the Appalachian Trail a few times a year.

“After we hike Peru, we’re going to be heading to New York where we will hike around 65 miles of the

Appalachian Trail up to the Transformation Life Center in New York to close out the campaign,” Harder said. VV

VIERA VOICE Courtesy of Chris Conneen Chris Conneen hiked last year in a different area of Peru.

WrapUp SPORTS

Hawks' young talent is already thriving on the track

BY CARL KOTALA

The Viera Hawks are building something special in their track and field program.

And the results are starting to show.

“It’s one of the biggest, strongest teams we’ve coached since I’ve been coaching,” Viera boys coach Carl Thomas said. “We’re having fun.”

While the Hawks have been successful all season, they kicked it up a notch at the Class 4A, District 7 meet held on April 17. The Viera boys took the team championship with a number of strong performances and the girls had a strong day as well, finishing fourth overall.

Senior Colby Thompson won the 800 meters and 1,600 meters for Viera, while senior Michael Girard won the 3,200 and finished second in the 1,600.

Sophomore Michal Paul finished second in the long jump and led a strong Viera 400-meter lineup that saw Paul take the title with junior Alexander Tud second, junior Dimitri Jean fourth and

junior Slade Pulliam sixth.

Senior Jaeden McPherson, a Penn commit and one of the county’s top sprinters, is not running this season due to a lingering injury. Instead, he’s serving as a mentor to a group of young runners who show lots of promise.

That includes sophomore sprinter Diego Matos (third in the 200 at district) and sophomore Xavieron Peeples (second in the 200).

Both run the 100, 200 and 400-meter (4x100) relay.

Viera’s 1,600-meter (4x400) relay of Paul, Tud, Jean and Pulliam — which Thomas expects to go to the state meet along with Girard and possibly Thompson — took the district title.

Another Hawk to watch

out for in the future is sophomore Quinn Carlson, who is in his first year of running track, but already showing he could be a big factor down the road.

Viera’s top throwers are juniors Brooks Stowe and Coby Wallace.

The big news for the girls team is that senior Addy Elwell, a Georgia Tech commit and the defending state 3,200-meter champion, is not running while she recovers from a nagging injury.

However, coach Randi Liddle still has plenty of talent, including senior Justyce Ablordeppey, who finished second in the 100 and 200 at district and was

part of the 400 relay and the 1,600 relay.

Junior Eva McMenemyHoang took over as the top distance runner and finished second in the 1,600 meters, while freshman Chancey Jones was fourth in the 3,200. Sophomore Skyla Walters has shown out in the 100, 200, 400 relay and 1,600 relay. Sophomore Madison Church is a top 400 runner and also does the 1,600 relay. Sophomore Madison Parks finished second in the 100 hurdles. Junior Ansley Englert was third in the 800. Sophomore Nailah Osinowo made a big splash, winning the shot put title. Freshman pole vaulter Isla Clark was third.

Viera’s 400 relay team of Ablordeppey, junior Lindsey Daly, sophomore Iveonna Diaz and Walters was second. Junior Kristin Bright, Church, Walters and Justice were third in the 1,600 relay. Englert, McMenemy-Hoang, Jones and junior Emmalynn Soto were second in the 3,200 relay.

Another Hawk to watch is junior javelin and discus thrower Kaitlyn Peedin. VV

Holy Trinity boys eyeing state title repeat; girls poised for top-five finish

BY CARL KOTALA

Ever since winning the Class 1A state championship last season, the Holy Trinity boys track and field team has been working hard with one single goal in mind: Going back-to-back.

And with a deep, experienced roster with elite talent across multiple events, the Tigers are certainly poised to make a run at what would be the fourth title in program history.

“It is not a foregone conclusion. It never is,” Tigers coach Marc Bailey

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meanwhile, has got some talent of its own to climb its way into what Bailey hopes is a top-five finish at the state meet on May 6 at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

But Bailey said he’s also looking for more.

“It’s about how we compete,” he wrote. “I expect our girls to compete with passion, intensity and courage.”

Leading the way for the Holy Trinity boys is Furman

University signee Evan Spreitzer, perhaps the most dominating distance runner the Tigers have ever had. Not only is he the defending state champion in the 3,200 meters, Spreitzer is the state’s No. 1 ranked runner in both the 1,600 (4 minutes, 11.25 seconds) and 3,200 (8:58.03) this season.

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VIERA VOICE Courtesy of ISO Photography Viera High School senior Justyce Ablordeppey is one of the team's top sprinters, finishing second in both the 100and 200-meter races at the district meet.

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Senior Jordyn Kulpa is one of Viera High School's top high jumpers and also runs the 110 hurdles.

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Trinity

Jaeden McMillan, left, is one of the top hurdlers

long jumpers in the state. Senior Luke Thomas is one of the top distance runners on the Holy Trinity boys track team.

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Senior Julianna Pedicini, left, is one of Holy Trinity's top sprinters and also a member of the 400-meter relay team. Holy Trinity senior Cailyn Easton not only excels in the hurdles and relay events, but her leadership will be a big key for the Tigers in the postseason.

First season of beach volleyball is a big hit at Holy Trinity

BY CARL KOTALA

Luke Taffer had a simple approach to the first season of beach volleyball in Holy Trinity history.

It wasn’t necessarily about making 13 players — most having no experience of playing beach volleyball before — instantly better. No, that will come.

It was about helping them find their love for the sport. Because that’s what drives everything else.

“You've got to find the passion first,” the Holy Trinity coach said.

Well, not only did the Tigers find a little passion,

they also had fun and a little bit of success.

Holy Trinity went 8-4 in its inaugural season. It now has something to build on to make the beach program, and maybe even the indoor one, even better moving forward.

“It was great. I think we had a really successful season for it being our first season,” said Kylie Kutzner, Holy Trinity’s indoor volleyball coach, who assisted her brother, Luke, this season.

“The kids just love it. They love the relaxed atmosphere. You have to be very independent as a

player because we can’t actually coach them during the games. They’re making decisions on their own, calling their own timeouts, which I think is a really great thing for young female athletes to be in charge of themselves on the court. I think it’s going to transfer to the indoor game and allow them to be confident in what they’re doing, which is really good.”

Holy Trinity’s lineup, consisting of players from indoor volleyball, featured senior Natalie Ruberte and junior Chloe Houston on the No. 1 line, juniors Brooke Ellingson and Gracin Borboroglu at No. 2 and senior Audrey Herbert and junior Kylie White in the third pairing.

Sophomore Asha Vellody and junior Ella Morton were on the fourth line, with junior Taylor Yochim and sophomore Reena Kahlon at No. 5.

The school might be new to the sport, but former Tiger Lara Boos had a successful career at LSU and Cal playing on the sand.

Holy Trinity players have been asking for a beach volleyball team for years.

The next steps are to, hopefully, build their own court on campus and to move from the Sunshine State Athletic Association (SSAA) to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).

A new era of volleyball has arrived.

“It was so much fun,”

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(Northeastern) and Jaeden McMillan are among the two best 110-meter hurdlers in the state with times of 14.04 and 14.36. McMillan will also be a factor in the long jump, where his mark of 27 feet, 7 ¾ inches is ranked second.

Senior Luke Thomas (Flagler College) is a top-five threat in the 800 and senior Cathan Gillan — back after tearing his ACL last year — gives the Tigers an added weapon in the sprints.

Holy Trinity’s 3,200 relay has won back-to-back state championships and returns with a slightly new lineup that is ranked No. 2 in the state. All three of the Tigers relay teams are expected to deliver critical points, which could help push Holy Trinity over the top.

For Holy Trinity’s girls, the leadership of seniors Cailyn Easton (Jacksonville University), Grace Mooney (Florida Southern) and Julianna Pedicini (Nova Southeastern) has been the

Taffer said. “Not that I didn’t have high expectations, but knowing that none of them had played (beach volleyball) and that it’s a completely different sport than indoor.

“It’s a lot more analyzing and thinking about what you’re actually doing, thinking about what’s going on on the other side of the net a lot more than what’s going on on your side of the net. … I just knew they were going to have to start thinking for themselves a lot more, really use their volleyball IQs. That’s my favorite part about beach volleyball, having to use your IQ to actually win the games.

“It was definitely exciting seeing them start to use those throughout the year.”

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backbone of the team all season.

All three relay teams are expected to qualify for state with the strongest perhaps being the 3,200 team of Mooney, sophomore Caleigh Schmoll, eighth-grader Abby Connors and eighth-grader Kelly Geraghty.

Individually, junior Anna Phillips has a chance to go to state in both the 100-meter hurdles and the high jump while sophomore Juelle Maaser was making a push in the 400-meter hurdles.

Holy Trinity has a core of young distance runners that includes Connors, Kelly Geraghty and seventh grader Taylor Geraghty that have all been showing a lot of promise.

With all that young talent, plus an overall roster that features 17 seniors — the most in program history — there’s a lot to like about where the Tigers are right now, and where they’re going.

“It has been a very rewarding and memorable season — and the best is yet to come,” Bailey wrote. VV

VIERA VOICE Courtesy of Danna Vellody

The first season of beach volleyball at Holy Trinity was an unquestioned success. The Tigers went 8-4 and the players had fun. Coach Luke Taffer, left, Ella Morton, Asha Vellody, Brooke Ellingson, Gracin Borboroglu, Chloe Houston and Natalie Ruberte were delighted with the season.

Nixon’s passion for coaching leads him back to Viera High School

BY CARL KOTALA

Tre Nixon has come home.

The former Viera High School football standout, who had a brilliant college career that led him to become a seventh-round draft pick of the New England Patriots, is the Hawks’ new passing game coordinator.

“You never know where life’s going to take you, but it’s kind of like a full-circle moment for me for sure,” Nixon said.

Now, 28 years old and with a wealth of experience in his back pocket to dole out to his players, the former Viera star is embarking on the next phase of his life and giving back to the community that once cheered his every move on the field.

“He’s just an incredible asset to our program,” Viera coach Tony Gulla said. “The way he relates to the kids. … Sometimes, you get those NFL guys and they can play, but they can’t be a coach. He’s actually a really good teacher. The kids respond well.”

Nixon caught 79 passes for 1,243 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior at Viera and was named first team all-state by the Associated Press and USA Today The program won its first two district titles and reached the 2015 Class 7A state title game in his final season.

He spent two years at Ole Miss before transferring to UCF and becoming a seventh-round pick of the Patriots in 2021. Nixon was on New England’s practice squad for two years and then, after injuring his shoulder in the final preseason game of 2023, spent the season on injured reserve.

After deciding to retire, Nixon knew he wanted to do something football related, whether it be training players, coaching or even becoming an NFL agent.

“I just knew I was going to be around the sport in some way, somehow,” he said. “I do believe my interest in coaching got a little spark when I was with the Patriots, kind of seeing how Coach (Bill) Belichick really broke down the game and got you prepared every day for the NFL games.

“It really made me fall in love with the process of that side of

football. Being a player, your job is to get physically ready to go, learn the playbook and execute it.

“As a coach, it’s completely flipped. Your main job is the mental side — getting the scheme down, getting players in the right position and teaching them stuff. It was a side of football I never really knew I would enjoy. I’ve been loving it ever since.”

Nixon spent last season as an assistant coach at Palm Bay, working under his former Viera coach, Kevin Mays.

But when the opportunity to come back to Viera and coach on the same fields where he grinded, dominated and identified with fulfilling his dream, he jumped at it.

As the passing game coordinator, Nixon will be bringing concepts he learned at all three stops in his college and pro career, including from highly regarded Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

“It’s going to be a lot of thinking, but I do believe once the players get used to the routes, the concepts and the adjustments, it kind of gives you an answer for everything,” Nixon said. “It’s an adjustmentbased system to where whatever the defense gives you, we can adjust off that mid-route.

“It’s definitely complex. It’s not an easy offense by any means. It’s going to take a lot of commitment, a lot of learning and processing and practicing. But I do believe once we get over that hump of just learning it, it’s going to be really good.”

When he’s not coaching at Viera, Nixon is training eight to 10 football players around the county.

He still talks to some of his former Viera teammates, reminiscing about the old days and how much their lives have changed in the past 10 years.

Now, he’s a Hawk again.

Funny how life really does come full circle.

“When I get to the season and actually pull up to those Friday night lights and see the environment and everything, I think that’s when it’s going to hit me,” Nixon said.

“It definitely does feel great to be back in Viera and coaching at a spot where it actually means something to me.”

VIERA VOICE Chris Bonanno

Tre Nixon is excited to bring his wealth of football knowledge back to Viera High School to help his alma mater.

Futsal court will open soon at Viera Regional Park

BY CHRIS BONANNO

A long-sought futsal court is expected to open soon at the Space Coast United Soccer Club’s facilities at Viera Regional Park.

Futsal is fast-paced soccer played on a smaller court, with a smaller ball and often indoors. A futsal court features a harder tile surface with smaller goals and a fence around it.

The futsal court is the second in the county, according to Scott Armstrong, the executive director with Space Coast United.

“This has been a very long time coming,” Armstrong said. “We started the process five years ago and it’s taken us five years to work around some of the challenges. We raised the money. Space Coast United is paying for this, so it’s not actually funded by anyone other than our members.”

Armstrong indicated that there were a couple of different reasons why SCU decided to raise the money for construction of the field.

“First and foremost, we

are turning away between 200 to 400 kids a year to play competitive soccer and that is purely because we don’t have any more facilities,” Armstrong said. “We’ve run out of facilities. We’ve outgrown Viera and our other locations, so the best way that we can support our members is to find a solution that gets the existing players off the fields."

He said that instead of having four or six teams on a field, they actually now can go back to two teams on

a field and can rotate those teams that are sharing space onto the futsal court.

The number of players that play in a futsal game is much smaller than what is normally used on a regulation turf, or grass, soccer field.

“It’s five a side,” he said. “So four field players and a goalkeeper. We will have that as part of the option, but we’re also going three vs. three if we make it in a smaller field and four vs. four.

The court will be used by adults as well as youths.

“We’re going to be extending the facility usage to having a futsal program, specifically for those players that want to experience futsal,” Armstrong said.

“It’s going to be an adult league futsal program … and it’s going to be used for recreational use as well, so everyone gets the opportunity to use it as a secondary option to playing on the fields.”

Armstrong hopes to be

Skateboard park in Viera still only a dream

BY LILLIAN NGUYEN

The cities of Rockledge, West Melbourne, Palm Bay and Satellite Beach have skate parks — so where's Viera's?

Skateboarder Levi

able to expand the program outside of Viera, with a site at Dick Blake Park in Rockledge being looked at by SCU.

“We would love to continue to expand this to Wickham Park,” Armstrong said. “We’d like to expand this to Rotary Park on Merritt Island.”

He also hopes that those courts are constructed in shorter time frames.

“I’m hoping as we continue to grow futsal, we can have a better and quicker transition with the county in building the next parks so it doesn’t take us five years.

"There’s a massive demand for the game and we’re restricted as we are and we appreciate everything that Parks and Rec does for us. I’m hoping that as an organization, we continue to support Parks and Rec (Brevard County Parks & Recreation Department) by building and providing the support to build these facilities. We get a more cooperative relationship with the county, how we build them.” VV

Casteel is adamant that a skate park is just what Viera needs.

“I live across from The Avenue and I see a lot of people skateboarding around there quite often,’’ Casteel said. “I think it's something that Viera could benefit from.’’

However, Eva Rey, the senior vice president communications and

VIERA VOICE Chris Bonanno

A new futsal court has been constructed at Viera Regional Park, which will allow more children and adults to play soccer at the Space Coast United facilities

VIERA VOICE Lillian Nguyen

Milton Gonzalez is part of an active skateboarding group that would like to see a skateboard park constructed in Viera.

MAY 2

DINING OUT & EVENTS

"Beauty and the Beast Jr."

2 p.m.

A Viera Charter School musical theater production. Gleason Performing Arts Center 150 W. University Melbourne, msbtickets.com

MAY 3

Hero Fest

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First responder appreciation day with music, BBQ, K-9 demos and a kid zone.

Brevard Veterans Memorial Center

400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway Merritt Island, 321-960-2033

MAY 5

Mother’s Day Dinner & Gospel Concert

5 p.m.

Three-course meal and gospel concert.

Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne, 718-781-0671

MAY 9

Matthew Erik Academy Golf Outing

8:30 a.m.

All proceeds will be used to help fund the education initiatives of The Matthew Erik Foundation.

Rockledge Country Club 1591 S. Fiske Blvd. Rockledge, matthewerik.com

MAY 16

Spirit Fest

May 16 and 17

10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Psychic readers, wellness practitioners, artists, authors and merchandise.

Melbourne Auditorium 625 Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne, spiritfestusa.com

MAY 25

Memorial Day Observance Ceremony 9 - 10:30 a.m. Cape Canaveral

National Cemetery 5525 U. S. 1 Scottsmoor, 321-403-0128

Memorial Day Tribute 4 - 7 p.m. Presented by the City of Cocoa. Guest speaker, special flag folding ceremony and 21-gun salute.

Riverfront Park 401 Riveredge Blvd. Cocoa, 321-635-7702

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Big grad, lil’ grad — sisters, family mark milestone at Holy Trinity

BY LILLIAN NGUYEN

The end of the school year is approaching, and the Castellon family is celebrating not one, but two pivotal graduations — Giana Webb, 17, and Madelyn Castellon 6, are graduating from high school and kindergarten at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy.

Holy Trinity has been in the Castellon family’s lives since 2010, with all six children attending or having attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy. Jamie Castellon is adamant that the school has positively prepared her children.

“I really feel like if you start there, you really can go anywhere. I do feel like they prepare the children very much,” she said. “We’re just so happy to be a part of a school that continues to keep growing.”

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Webb is on track to become a future pediatric nurse.

“I love working with kids. I knew I wanted to do

something that involves kids, and then I also knew that I wanted to do something medical,” she said. “I feel like it was perfect.”

Webb is more than ready to attend the prestigious Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in the fall. She kept busy during high school with MCAT Club, SALT and cheerleading all four years.

MCAT Club helps premed students prepare for the MCAT exam for medical college admission.

“It was really fun,” Webb said. “Every single year, there was something new.”

Despite their age

difference, Webb and Castellon are two peas in a pod. Madelyn looks up to her sister and plans to start cheerleading at Holy Trinity.

“Giana gets to pass the pom-poms down,” their mother said.

Madelyn is thrilled to make the leap from kindergarten to the first grade.

“I’m very excited about seeing new friends,” she said.

One kindergarten milestone that Madelyn and her mother won’t soon forget was the moment she mastered 100 rainbow (sight) words.

Sight words are common

and high-frequency foundational words that children use to build their vocabulary.

For her hard work, Madelyn got a special reward.

“I called mom on Miss Williams’ phone,” she said. “… and she did happy tears!”

Madelyn loves reading and has already mastered 40 additional rainbow words to prepare for the first grade.

Webb’s graduation is on May 16, and Madelyn’s is on May 20. This bittersweet moment for the family marks the beginning of a new chapter in both of their daughters’ lives. VV

VIERA VOICE Lillian Nguyen

Giana Webb, 17, and Madelyn Castellon, 6, are both graduating in May from Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy.

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The growth of the Faculty Softball Challenge through the years has been amazing. The only years it has not been played were due to Covid and a lack of field availability. Last year’s games drew around 3,500 fans.

“It was just us vs. Suntree that first year, 23 years ago. We didn’t call it an annual game,” game organizer Todd Zgonc, a teacher at Manatee Elementary School, said.

“It’s kind of like before the Super Bowl was called the Super Bowl — it was just a championship game. Then, they saw they had something there and they started calling it a Super Bowl and numbering it.

“That first year, when we played Suntree, it was just a good time was had by all kind of deal. To think I’d still be doing it 23 years later … if you had told me that first year, I probably would have been a little bit on the surprised side to think that we’d still be doing it.”

Ticket prices remain the same. They are $3 at the schools, and $5 for walkups the day of the games.

Proceeds from the event go into a discretionary fund for each school.

Each school will sell T-shirts and Manatee Elementary is set to host a fanfest in the school parking lot on May 19, where teachers will autograph baseball cards created by Zgonc.

What has always made the event so much fun is that in addition to the

The Faculty Softball Challenge is scheduled for May 21 at USSSA Space Coast Stadium. The event, which is set to be played for the 20th time in the past 23 years, has become a popular end-of-theschool-year tradition in Viera. Last year's games drew a crowd of approximately 3,500.

friendly competition, students past and present can be found walking through the stands. Even retired teachers have been known to show up.

It is truly an event for the community.

“You’re talking about four schools that are all in that corridor. The clientele at all four schools is very similar at Suntree, Quest, Viera (and Manatee),” Zgonc said.

“There’s a lot of camaraderie amongst the teachers. We all know each other. The kids all play in the local sports leagues. Everything is so connected. You can’t help but go there and see someone you know.

“I can’t think of another event that’s being held in Viera that does what this event does.” VV

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Over the past three years, Holy Trinity graduates have been accepted to some of the world’s finest colleges and universities, including:

Auburn University

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Boston University

Brandeis University

Brown University

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Carnegie Mellon University

Case Western Reserve University

Clemson University

Columbia University

Cornell University

Dartmouth College

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Florida State University

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Georgetown University

Georgia Institute of Technology

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Michigan State University

New York University

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Nova Southeastern University

Pennsylvania State University

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Rollins College

Savannah College of Art and Design

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First female space mission commander greets Brevard to promote ‘Spacewoman’

BY LINDA JUMP

Retired Air Force Col. Eileen Collins returned to the Space Coast last month to greet hundreds of Brevard residents who viewed “Spacewoman,” a documentary based on her memoir about becoming the first woman to command and pilot a space shuttle mission.

Collins’ 2021 memoir “Through the Glass Ceiling for the Stars” led to the 90-minute movie premiered in Brevard County at Premier Theaters at the Oaks in Melbourne.

“The timing was perfect, with the recent success of the Artemis I mission. We’re nearly sold out for tonight’s meet and greet,” said Erick Crank, the night manager of the theater. He said writerdirector Hannah Berryman was also expected, but couldn’t attend.

The film, released last fall, was shown at several film festivals and will be available for streaming. The movie highlights not only

Collins’ challenges growing up poor with an alcoholic father separated from the family and a suicidal mother, but also the difficulties of

raising a son and daughter while taking the nail-biting risks of space flight.

“I didn’t expect so much about my family,” Collins admitted.

Collins got her pilot’s license at age 19 and served 26 years in the Air Force. She was one of the first four women accepted to train as military test pilots and has flown 7,000 hours in 30 different aircraft. She spent 872 hours in space.

“I always wanted to be Capt. Kirk,” she quipped. She retired from the Air Force in 2005 and NASA the following year to talk extensively about space exploration.

Her Discovery flights in 1995 piloting STS 63 and 1999 commanding STS 93, plus two additional flights included visits to the MIR Soviet and International Space Stations. Collins cited focus, discipline, intentional listening, humility and training for her success.

She urged listeners to curb cellphone use.

“Scrolling makes you dumb. Go to the library and read good books. Read the classics. Read what interests you.”

After the film, brief talk and questions, Collins greeted more than 150 people for hours. Jon A. McBride II, son of the late test pilot, astronaut and administrator for NASA and others took out their cellphones for photos of

Collins. Among them were former colleagues and locals interested in space exploration.

“I’ve wanted to be an astronaut since I was eight years old. I’ve applied twice and I’ll keep applying until they say I’m too old,” said Andrew Rechenberg of Cocoa Beach. He did technical support for the International Space Station and now works with Boeing’s Starliner.

Elisa Todd of Vero Beach said she’s followed space exploration all her life, traveling to Kennedy Space Center to meet astronaut speakers there.

“I read her book and want my grandson to know you need to make your dreams come true, like Col. Collins.”

“It’s incredible that she came here,” added Danny Sussman of Cape Canaveral. VV

VIERA VOICE Linda Jump

Eileen Collins, left, one of the first female NASA astronauts, talks with Andrew Rechenberg of Cocoa Beach. Rechenberg told her he began interning at NASA at the age of 43.

VIERA VOICE Linda Jump “Spacewoman,” a 90-minute documentary, is based on retired Col. Eileen Collins’ 2021 memoir “Through the Glass Ceiling for the Stars.”

Military mass enlistment — 250 young adults take oath to serve

BY ERNIE DORLING

In a stirring display of patriotism and promise, approximately 250 young men and women from across Brevard County raised their right hands at Viera High School and took the oath to serve in the United States military.

The swearing-in ceremony April 17 was attended by local dignitaries, including U.S Rep. Mike Haridopolos, Florida Sen. Deborah Mayfield, Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Dr. Mark Rendell, the superintendent of Brevard Public Schools, along with family members and community supporters. It marked the beginning of a new chapter for enlistees bound for every branch of the Armed Forces. Many of the recruits are expected to depart for boot camp within the next three to 30 days.

For many of those sworn in, the ceremony represented more than a career choice — it was the realization of a deeply personal calling.

Among them was Xavier Hill, a 2024 graduate of Satellite Beach High School, who was set to leave on April 21 for Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. Since graduation, Hill has served as a volunteer firefighter and worked as a cook in local restaurants.

“I’m searching for a sense of brotherhood, discipline and belonging,” Hill said. Following boot camp, Hill is scheduled to continue training as a military policeman.

Dylan S. Sudbrink, a Melbourne-area graduate, will depart July 14 for Navy basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes.

“I wanted to see and travel the world,” Sudbrink said.

“Plus, the Navy is going to train me in computers after which, I’ll be assigned to the submarine service.”

Dylan Hopper will begin Army basic training on May 4 at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina.

“Joining the military has long been a dream,” Hopper said.

After graduating from high school in 2018 and later earning a degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design, he worked as a logistics contractor with Northrop Grumman before being laid off. The setback led him to pursue military service, where he plans to enter the Signal Corps after boot camp.

Also among the future service members was

Rihanna Taylor Philistine, a senior at Melbourne High School, who is expected to depart for Air Force basic training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland later this

summer.

“I was uncertain about my life plans after graduation,” Philistine said, who now sees military service as both a way to serve her country and prepare for college afterward.

“I’m looking forward to the new experiences,” she said. “I’m also nervous about what to expect. But my family has been fully supportive.”

Addressing the enlistees, Rendell, praised the enlistees for their courage and commitment.

“You represent the very best of Brevard County,”

Rendell said. “As you stand on the threshold of your military journey, know that your commitment does not go unnoticed. Your courage, discipline and willingness to put service before self are qualities that inspire all of us. We are proud of you, we believe in you, and we will stand behind you today, tomorrow and always.” This is the second year in a row that the mass swearing-in of enlistees has taken place. The event is part of the Brevard Public Schools Partnership with Education and Citizenship Armed Forces Coalition of

the Space Coast (ECAC). Collaborating with veteran organizations such as the Military Officers Association of America, Cape Canaveral (MOAACC) and ECAC aims to enrich students’ experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

“Over 250 young Americans are committed to serving their country today,” said Donn Weaver of MOAACC. “Their commitment serves as a lesson for all Americans.”

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See photo gallery of the mass enlistment ceremony at vieravoice.com.

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ceremony

was the second in what could be an annual event at Viera High School.

COOKBOOK

Easy chicken strip wraps

BY ELAINE MOODY

It’s another busy week and you really don’t have a lot of time to make dinner. But your family is hungry and they need something to eat that’s not only nourishing but filling.

This month’s recipe — chicken strip wraps — can be prepared earlier in the

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground chicken

3 tablespoons tomato paste

3 garlic cloves

1 small white onion

1 jalapeño pepper

day and refrigerated until you’re ready to bake it. In fact, that will allow it to marinate longer in its spices.

Whether you are a seasoned cook or inexperienced, this chicken dish will be easy for you to make and is very flavorful. It makes a delicious meal when served with your favorite

½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes

Instructions:

sides or is a quick lunch when eaten by itself.

I recently saw a similar recipe with beef and thought I would try it with chicken and a few different spices. Have you seen the price of beef lately?

Give it a try and I bet it will become a family-favorite meal. VV

1½ teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon oregano

1½ teaspoon cumin

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup chopped cilantro

Flour tortillas

Mince the onion, garlic and peppers and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the ground chicken and all the dry ingredients. Add the chopped cilantro and mix well. Cover bowl and let sit for approximately 30 minutes.

Line a sheet pan (9 inch by 13 inch) with parchment paper and lightly coat with olive oil and spread the chicken mixture about a half-inch thick, pressing the mixture evenly across the whole pan. Use a butter knife and score into strips an inch wide and about 6 inches long. Place it in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 20 to 22 minutes. Remove it from the oven and let it stand for five minutes.

Serve on flour tortillas.

Serving suggestion: Top with sauteed sweet peppers, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and feta cheese.

This recipe will make approximately eight to 10 servings. As always, enjoy. VV

VIERA VOICE Elaine Moody Chicken strip wraps are a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish.

Summit of Seven Foundation awards four $1,000 scholarships

BY LILLIAN NGUYEN

The Summit of Seven Foundation will award four $1,000 scholarships to be used during the 2026-2027 school year.

One male and one female student will be selected from the applicants to receive the Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) scholarship of $1,000 to be used at EFSC.

To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled or enrolling at EFSC and have academic merit which includes a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0. The Summit of Seven committee may request school transcripts.

Two students will be selected to receive the Ms. Lucille O’Neal Scholarship to be used at an accredited

college or university.

Both scholarships require the submission of a one-page essay that covers one of the following topics: “What giving back means to me: experiences that shaped your commitment to helping others;’’ “How education will help me create change: connect your goals to a bigger impact;” and “If I could teach the world one thing: a value or skill you believe is important.”

Brevard County high school graduating seniors are urged to apply.

The deadline for submission is Friday, May 15. Completed applications should be sent to Belinda@ summitofseven.org and amy@summitofseven.org.

To learn more and to find application forms, check out summitofseven.org VV

VIERA VOICE Jeff Navin

Students receiving a scholarship from the Summit of Seven Foundation can use it to attend Eastern Florida State College.

BUSINESS Scoop

AME Park building adds space for CrossFit Viera, businesses

BY CHRIS BONANNO

CrossFit Viera is set to get a bigger gym, more classes and greater visibility in a new location coming soon.

Construction has begun on a new commercial building that will be the new home for CrossFit Viera.

The building, at AME Park at 1006 Viera Blvd., will encompass 13,778 square feet, W+J Construction, which is building the facility, said in a press release.

“Half of it is going to be built out for Matthew Steele and his CrossFit Viera company, and then the other half will be available for either one or two tenants,” said Amber Albury, the architectural designer with Tsark Architecture.

The owners of CrossFit Viera are excited about the potential of its new location at 1006 Viera Blvd. It will be 13,778 square feet, according to W+J Construction which is building the facility.

Steele, the building owner and head coach at CrossFit Viera, indicated that location is most important for his business.

“We’ve always been off the back roads of Viera Boulevard since 2011, so we had the opportunity to purchase this property and

we took advantage of it back in 2019,” he said. Steele said construction of the facility would add so much to his business and

make a difference for the athletes.

“Mega-dream for the gym, for the athletes,” he said. “I’m really excited to bring them a new facility and also to bring some rental bays for new businesses to come on Viera Boulevard.

Jennifer Melo, a staff accountant with W+J Construction and a CrossFit member, expressed her excitement for the new facility.

“We have an amazing community at CrossFit Viera. Everybody’s family there and we’re really looking to broadening the facilities,” Melo said.

Andrew Orndorff, a project manager with W+J, noted that construction personnel were working at a really good pace.

“We’ll beat the end of the year,” he said. VV

Atlin Cove neighborhood rising behind Costco in Viera

BY MIKE GAFFEY

A new neighborhood coming to West Viera will offer single-family homes with prices expected to start in the low $400,000s.

Atlin Cove is being developed by Viera Builders off Lake Andrew Drive, just behind Costco Wholesale and adjacent to Pangea Park residential community.

Two entrances will be built — one off a proposed Lake Andrew Drive extension and the other off a new road called Akarad Drive.

Bion Davis, the Viera Builders’ director of sales, said in a statement that Atlin Cove will feature single-family homes on 40 and 50-foot homesites, with pricing anticipated from the low $400,000s. Sales are expected to begin in

summer, Davis added.

“Atlin Cove at Viera represents a rare opportunity to expand access to one of Florida’s most sought-after masterplanned communities, offering thoughtfully designed homes at a compelling value,” Davis stated. “Designed to appeal to a broad range of buyers from first-time homeowners to those looking to simplify, Atlin Cove delivers quality, functionality, and lifestyle without compromise.”

An amenity complex will feature a resort-style pool, a pavilion, flex lawns and a children’s play area, Davis stated.

Cathy Greene, a realtor with Ellingson Properties LLC in Melbourne, said Atlin Cove will be a great addition to the Viera communities,

especially for buyers who want that Viera lifestyle with single family homes starting in the $400s.

Median home prices in West Viera ranged from $550,000 to $590,000 as of March, according to Realtor.

com

Land developers currently are adding infrastructure and roads at the site, which will have several lakes.

More information about the development will be made available when lots go on sale, said Eva Rey,

the senior vice president, community management and communications for The Viera Company.

Potential buyers can get up-to-date information about Atlin Cove, gain first access to homesites and receive early pricing by emailing and joining a VIP list.

Signing up also registers VIP members for an upcoming grand opening event.

For more information, visit vierabuilders.com or call 321-247-9088. VV

VIERA VOICE Chris Bonanno

VIERA VOICE Mike Gaffey

BUYING EVENT

4 DAY BUYING EVENT

Fairfield Inn Viera

Wash, Clean, or Polish!

Antiques of all Kinds: Do Not Wash, Clean or Polish!

Art work: old oil paintings, old watercolors, old etchings, lithographs, old movie posters, cartoon art & more.

Statues: old bronze, carved jade, wood, marble, alabaster, pottery, porcelain

Old Toys: old toys, trains, old comics + baseball cards (prior to 1960) old Japanese toys, robots, old banks & old dolls

Oriental items: jade, statues, figurines, netsuke, old swords, oriental glass + porcelains

Historical items: letters, autographs (movie stars, presidents, political etc), old photos, political pins + ribbons, old fountain pens, old pocket knives, swords, military items, American, Japanese, German medals, advertising items, old stamps and old badges (police, fire, military).

Gold, Silver & Platinum Jewelry

We buy all types of gold jewelry, new, old and broken. Rings, (class rings, mothers rings, wedding sets, etc.). Bracelets, (charm bracelets, tennis bracelets, bangles, etc.). Earrings do not need to be a matching pair. Chains and pendants, broken is okay.

ALL THINGS GOLD!

We even buy old yellow gold teeth and crowns. Brooches, company year pins. We buy diamonds, emeralds and rubies.

Sterling & Silver Items

Any item made out of sterling silver. Silverware, forks, spoons, bowls, dishes, trays, tea sets, statues, sterling and .999 bars, sterling and .999 rounds, frames, candle sticks, trophies, salt and pepper shakers and jewelry. Broken and smashed is okay.

Gold & Silver coins, United States Coins, & silver/gold foreign coins

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The Viera Means Business networking group meets at 8 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at various locations.

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Erikka Williams, Michelle Walker Amanda Packal, Eric Parent, Angie Higgins

Robert Allen and Greg Pozgar

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CAVA Mediterranean opens its first eatery in Brevard County

BY CHRIS BONANNO

CAVA, which has more than 400 restaurants nationwide, has opened an eatery in Viera, its first in Brevard County.

The restaurant at 2105 Viera Blvd. in The Crossings at Viera, offers a variety of bowls such as spicy lamb and avocado and Greek salad, along with pitas with steak and feta and pitas with Greek chicken.

“Our steak bowl is one of our popular items… especially the harissa,” said Martez Hudson, the academy general manager at CAVA. “Now we do have salmon coming out very soon, too. It’s going to be for a limited time only.”

The opening has brought new job opportunities to the area also, with Hudson stating that CAVA hired 52 employees, with that figure not including management staff.

curated bowls.

“We also have options where you can choose your own bowls, your own pitas and put what kind of lettuce or put what kind of rice you want on there,” Hudson said.

Sides, including pita chips, sumac sour cream and onion pita chips, and both a crazy pita and dip can be purchased.

Desert options include cookies and a brownie + blondie.

Patrons also have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of beverage selections, including seasonal juices and teas,

spindrift, fountain sodas and bottled sodas and water.

“We do make our juices daily,” Hudson said. “We do have six different ones with the fresh teas and unsweet and sweet teas. We have a blueberry lavender, and we also have lemonade that we make fresh as well.”

“The first thing they (customers) can expect is a warm staff, clean environment with a lot of bubbly customers coming around so we’re looking forward to helping and serving Viera,” Hudson said.

CAVA is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. VV

An academy general manager leads a highperforming restaurant that serves as training for others.

At CAVA, which was founded in 2010, there are also opportunities for customization beyond the

VIERA VOICE Chris Bonanno

A new CAVA eatery has opened at 2105 Viera Blvd., in The Crossings at Viera.

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Chris Conneen, the owner and founder of Pizza Gallery & Grill and 28 North Gastropub:

“When you face adversity, you’ll have two choices: to get bitter or get better. Find what you love to do and you’ll not only get better, you’ll never work another day in your life!”

Heather LeGate, Viera High School principal:

“As you move into the next chapter of your life, remember that you don’t have to have it all figured out. Keep learning, keep growing, keep focusing on the people and things you love and you will end up where you belong. You will come to many crossroads in life. When in doubt, do nothing. Pause and reflect before making the decision and make the decision that is best for you, no one else. Always remember that success is what you think it is. You do not need to measure your success with someone else's expectations.’’

Hon. Clarissa Harrell, Brevard County Court judge: “Whatever you choose to do with your life,

throw your heart and soul into it and strive to do it well! Make it about something that strongly resonates with your values, that maximizes the use of your God-given gifts, and that will give care and support to the lives of others.

Be your own best friend every day, building your own strength and independence so you can best nurture others. Find daily sources of inspiration wherever you can find them — from the Bible or other religious teachings, books, the arts, social media feeds of high achievers and deep thinkers, and those glimmer moments throughout your day that reveal beauty in nature and in other human beings. Be strong. Don't let yourself be weaponized by others or let yourself get drawn into toxic circles. Try to set aside hurt so you can see clearly and conduct yourself with dignity. Forgive people who seek to harm you by words or deeds, realizing they may be operating from places of deep insecurity, misperception or emotional wounds.

Pay attention to small things occurring around you as they give you micro-cues about the true nature and intentions of others. Realize that your genuine loyalty and affection toward others might

not be reciprocated. Be cautious about who you confide in and whose advice you take. Decisively separate yourself from people, environments and situations that cause you pain and trouble.

Be vigilant in guarding your ability to make smart decisions. Prioritize your peace, health and well-being. Throughout my life and in my courtroom, I have observed that poor decisions are often made when people are exhausted or stressed; have their thinking impaired by alcohol or other substances; feel mentally or emotionally run down; or feel angry, defensive or vulnerable.

In my own life, there have been moments of extreme conviction and clarity of thought that have guided my most significant personal and career decisions. I trusted and followed those instincts, and I am so glad I did. Whether you believe those moments to be God’s voice, the universe guiding you, or your own internal collective wisdom built from your upbringing and life experiences. I recommend trusting those bursts of insight. Try not to beat yourself up over mistakes, regrets and bad choices that arose from sad and rough places in your life. There is so much good work to be done — stand up and move forward!

Value time. Life is so precious and fleeting. Plan out how you want to use your time. Make time for rest and for your most treasured relationships. Focus on the most important things first, then handle the rest as time allows. Strive for efficiency. Don't waste valuable time “throwing pearls before swine.”

Finally, keep your life focused on making an impact in ways big and small. What will be your legacy — what lasting, positive change will you make in your community through your life’s work and the children you raise? Make your life count! I heartily wish every graduate a lifetime of true contentment, achievement and blessings.’’

Troy Countryman, the senior pastor at Faith Viera Lutheran Church:

“You’re concluding one chapter of life, and now you’re on the precipice of whatever is next. You can only live in the present. “The past is a great classroom, but it’s a miserable place to call home.” One of my mentors shared this bit of wisdom about 10 years ago. It’s stuck with me, and I pray that you find it helpful also. Looking back to the past can and should be very valuable. Just remember one thing — you can’t live there.

Some of you have had a tremendous high school experience, and you will look back fondly. There will be days that you yearn to go back. Treasure and appreciate them. Carry the wisdom and knowledge gleaned into the present. But, you can’t live there.

Some of you may have had a less than ideal high school (or even prehigh school) experience. It doesn’t

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Staff and dignitaries participate in the groundbreaking for the new Nemours Children's Health. See a photo gallery of the groundbreaking ceremony at vieravoice.com

Health spoke about the project.

“This 34,000-square-foot facility will enhance the delivery and access to a comprehensive array of highquality pediatric healthcare services for children and families,” she said. “There’s going to be up to 16 different pediatric subspecialty services that are going to be provided in this beautiful lake facility.”

After receiving feedback from patient families in the area, Nemours Children’s Health chose Viera for its reputation as a growing community.

“For many years, Nemours has been the primary provider of pediatric specialty care to the children of Viera,” McGill said. “What we’re hearing very clearly from the community is, ‘We really would like for you to build something right in our community.’ ”

McGill asserts that Nemours is well known for quality patient care, investing in doctors, research programs and teaching programs. Nemours trains 16 new pediatric residents every year.

“There’s a shortage of pediatric specialists in the state of Florida,” McGill explained. “We’re really taking that on and training

next generation.

The two-story office building and surrounding parking lot will be built on a 4.9-acre site adjacent to the

medical plaza off of Stadium Parkway between Napolo Drive and North Wickham Road in Melbourne.

According to the site plans filed with the Brevard County Planning and

Development Department, land development will begin in December 2026. A private street, Nemours Children’s Health Way, will connect the site to North Wickham Road. VV

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National Bartender Day

Women’s Day 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fashion show, mocktails, appetizers and self-care vendors. One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 321-751-6771

Brevard Antiques and Collectibles CLub 10 a.m.

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Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Suntree, 321-254-5831

Zonta Club’s Big Hats & Bow Ties 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, best- dressed contest and raffle baskets. Urban Prime 2435 Metfield Drive Viera zontaspacecoast.org

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Eat My Crust 5K

7 a.m. - noon Fundraiser for the Power of Pizza Charities. Viera High School 6103 Stadium Parkway Viera runsignup.com

Viera Chess Club

7 - 9 p.m.

All ages and skill levels Publix at Addison Center 7655 Stadium Parkway Viera, rskchess.com

Antique and Gold Buying Event 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. May 4, 5, 6 and 7

Fairfield Inn 2400 Town Center Ave. Viera, 321-258-9109

Roll Right, Stroll Right

3 - 4 p.m.

Interactive youth safety program that teaches kids essential traffic safety skills such as using crosswalks, making eye contact with drivers, staying visible, wearing helmets and following basic rules of the road.

Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Suntree, 321-255-4404

Balloon Bear Workshop

6 - 8 p.m.

Children receive a balloon bear to accessorize and personalize. An official balloon bear adoption certificate will be given.

Pizza Gallery and Grill 2250 Town Center Ave. Suite #113 Viera, 321-633-0397

Sip and Smoke 5:30 p.m.

28 North Gastropub 2250 Town Center Ave. Viera, 321-241-1159

38th Florida All Veterans Reunion May 7 to May 10 Visit Facebook.com/ VMRL.org for schedule. Wickham Park 2500 Parkway Drive Melbourne,

Karaoke

6 - 11 p.m.

Karaoke with Rockstar Entertainment. Hook & Eagle Tavern 2300 Clubhouse Drive Viera, 321-639-3487

Food Truck Friday 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Larry Schultz Park 2560 Fiske Blvd. Rockledge 321-221-7540

Space Coast Cars and Motorcycles

8 a.m. - noon Urban Prime 2435 Metfield Drive Viera, 201-658-2004

Viera East Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Woodside Park 1705 Crane Creek Blvd. Viera Facebook/ VEfarmersmarket

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Fit4Mom Family Run Club

9:30 a.m. Walk, jog, run or stroller. All paces, all fitness levels.

Linear Trail at the Brevard Zoo 8225 N. Wickham Road Viera 321-591-7648

Brevard Investment Education Group

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Suntree, 321-255-4404

Scottish Country Dancing

6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Springs of Suntree 8300 Holiday Springs Road Suntree, 321-427-3587

Early Bird Trivia 4 - 6 p.m. Free to play. Pizza Gallery 2250 Town Center Ave. Viera, 321-633-0397

StoryTime 10 - 11 a.m. One or more books will be read, fun songs and a take-home craft.

Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Suntree, 321-255-4404

Dancing Little Stars

3:30 - 6:45 p.m. Ballet and tap combo class for ages 3 to 5 year olds.

Viera Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera 321-433-4891

Toddler Time 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. For ages 2 to 4 years old. Engaging stories, simple songs and movement activities.

Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Suntree 321-255-4404

Karaoke 6 - 11 p.m.

Karaoke with Rockstar Entertainment Hook & Eagle Tavern 2300 Clubhouse Drive Viera 321-639-3487

Space Coast Burger Battle Noon - 9 p.m. Wickham Park 2500 Parkway Drive Melbourne battlebrosevents.com

Art Mania in Viera May 16 and 17 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sidewalk sale, gallery show, live art, and music. 7720 N. Wickham Road Suntree, 321-338-9787

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Eastern Florida State College Jazz Band

2 p.m.

400 S. Sykes Creek

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3 p.m.

Central Florida Winds.

Suntree United Methodist Church

7400 N. Wickham Road Suntree, 321-405-2359

Books are Always Better Book Club

6:30 - 8 p.m. The May discussion is “The Lions of Fifth Avenue” by Fiona Davis. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Suntree 321-255-4404

Estate Planning

10 a.m.

Presented by William A. Johnson, P.A. One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 321-751-6771

Space Coast Poets

5:30 - 7:31 p.m. Poetry goup

Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Suntree, 321-255-4404

Mommy & Me Morning 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. Fun activities for kids. All moms receive a free small hot or iced coffee. Chick-fil-A 8300 N. Wickham Road Viera 321-751-0801

VRBA annual Spring Fling 5 - 7 p.m. Variety of vendors. Viera Recreation Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 321-724-5400

Third Thursday 5 - 8 p.m. The Avenue Viera 2261 Town Center Ave. Viera, 321-634-5390

Let’s Get Origami-ing 3 - 4 p.m. A fun beginner-friendly origami class. One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera 321-751-6771

"Made in America: A Side by Side Concert" 7 p.m. Adult and student musicians from the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra perform four great American composers. Scott Center 5625 Holy Trinity Drive Suntree, 855-252-7276

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Corvettes Take Viera

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Corvette car show

Urban Prime

2435 Metfield Drive Viera, 321-306-3599

Memorial Day Tribute 4 - 7 p.m. Riverfront Park 401 Riveredge Blvd. Cocoa 321-635-7702

Pickleball Open Play

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

$2 per person or purchase a pass.

Viera Community Center 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 321-433-4891

Open Gym Volleyball 6 - 8:30 p.m. $2 per person.

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define you. You can learn. You can build, but you’re not consigned to a prison of the past. No matter how you remember the past, you can never call it home. If you try, you’ll be miserable. Looking

ahead to the future: As much as you might be hopeful (or fearful, or indifferent) about what the future may hold, you’re not there yet. You’re only here in this moment. You can only ever live in the present.” VV

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community management for The Viera Company, said there are no plans to construct a skate park in Viera.

Skate parks are recreational outdoor areas with cement structures for skateboarders, roller skaters and BMX bikers to hone their skills.

Casteel has been pushing for a skate park for the past three years, writing to Rey, to Viera Builders and a Brevard County Parks and

Recreation superintendent for their input. The skateboarder used to travel to the West Melbourne skate park, but notes that it would be far more convenient to have a skate park in Viera.

Casteel said that without a safe, dedicated place to skate, he and other local skateboarders practice on roads and sidewalks — with cars and pedestrians.

“Parents can be more sure of the safety of their kids going somewhere to skate versus them being out in the street,” Casteel said. “A lot of skateboarders and what

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not, they’ll look for different obstacles to go skate. So, they’ll go to either schools or malls, places of business, looking for obstacles to try to skate. That can be considered trespassing and also damage to the property if they’re grinding on surfaces.’’

The skate park in West Melbourne’s Community

Park was designed by Team Pain. Construction for the 22,000-square-foot project cost roughly $750,000, with additional costs for light installations.

In 2025, the West Melbourne city council approved $101,496 to go toward constructing skate park bleachers and shade sails. VV

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Evelyn and Darwyn Compton recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. What’s the 93- and 94-year-old couple’s big secret to a successful marriage of seven and a half decades?

“Don’t assume you know what the other one’s thinking,” Evelyn Compton said. “You talk it over.”

The Suntree couple still share a kiss in the morning and at night. Her husband added a slightly different perspective — “We’re a great pair,” he said. “She can’t hear and I can’t see!”

The Comptons celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on April 14.

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Evelyn met the stranger again when her mother urged her to meet with the nice young man that had recently moved into the neighborhood — Darwyn, one and the same young man as the bus stop stranger. Evelyn reluctantly accepted a date from Darwyn … but completely forgot about it. He waited for her to return home, running to the phone as soon as he saw the lights in her bedroom turn on.

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hear the phone,” Evelyn Compton said. “I said, ‘Hello’, and he said, ‘You’ll never see me again’. Click … and I thought to myself, ‘Who cares?’ ” Despite the rocky start, the two of them eloped at 18 and 19. Everyone who heard about it told them, “It’s not going to last five years.” The Comptons proved them wrong.

In his younger days, Darwyn worked as a heavy equipment operator and moonlighted as a bodybuilder. Evelyn owned a flower shop in Baltimore. She continued her work as a florist when the couple

moved to Florida.

Meanwhile, her husband found work with Sea Ray Boats on Merritt Island.

“I got a job as a guard, and within one year, I was running the company’s security,” he said. “They still call me every once in a while.”

Although he retired at the age of 84, he’s still known as Captain. They raised three sons, Darwyn Jr., Allen and Steven.

“We’ve had a wonderful life.” The two of them agreed that it’s been hard at times, but they wouldn’t trade it for the world. VV

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Darwyn and Evelyn Compton, who have been married for 75 years, met at a school bus stop in Maryland.

Mothers of all species: Protecting our shared environment

Motherhood is magical. It carries the profound responsibility of another life depending on you and your choices, yet there is nothing better than becoming a mom. It is a true gift and a game changer in a woman’s life. Love naturally creates guardianship — priorities shift and the instinct to protect deepens.

The protective feeling becomes ingrained in us and expands beyond our children to everyone we care about — human beings or other species alike. Their wellbeing is a priority to us.

In speaking with a dear friend about this, she put it simply: animals will forever be like babies who cannot understand the world the same way we do, cannot communicate fully and cannot protect themselves. They need a voice to represent, defend and fight for them. They need protectors.

We are, in many ways, mothers of all species and as such we vow to fight for their welfare and survival.

That is why waking up to a headline reading U.S. exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from endangered species rules (Reuters) did not sit well with me.

We are guardians and advocates for our animals

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at home — our three lovely cats who are family to us. But outside our home, we rely on our laws and legislators to shield species from harm and, worse, extinction.

So when a panel of six senior officials in the U.S. government — that includes the heads of the Interior Department, Agriculture Department, Environmental Protection Agency — vote unanimously in favor to exempt the Gulf of Mexico oil and gas industry from a federal law meant to protect endangered species including whales, birds and sea turtles, it forces us to question that type of protection and wonder what will be left to them.

The decision, the first of its kind in more than three decades, removes protections for some of the most vulnerable species, like the Rice’s whale. It is one of the rarest whale species on Earth, with only a tiny population remaining in Gulf waters. NPR reported that some scientists estimate only about

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51 Rice’s whales are left. Yet protections such as limiting disruptive loud technologies and reducing harmful waste practices may now be lifted.

At the same time, proposed legislation such as H.R. 1897, the Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2025, could further weaken the nation’s landmark wildlife law.

Passed in 1973, the Endangered Species Act has long been considered one of the strongest conservation laws in the world and a model for many countries. Proposed changes could make it harder to list species needing help, easier to remove protections, shift authority away from federal oversight and make court challenges more difficult.

Life is precious — a mother knows this instinctively — and defending it should rise above competing interests, for the ones we care at home as well for those who cannot speak for themselves in the wild.

As I watch our

youngest cat, Whiskers, vulnerable to something we cannot yet control or reverse, it pains me to watch her health decline. That same feeling should move us to care more for all vulnerable wildlife — before it is too late and we lose biodiversity,

entire species and the irreplaceable balance of the natural world.

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Recycle Brevard is an independent, nonprofit organization promoting sustainable living. “Love always protects.” — 1 Corinthians 13:7

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