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Borrows West Park is expected to draw patrons from nearby bars and restaurants for a leisurely stroll in a scenic environment. Related story, page 22.

BY NANETTE HEBDIGE Borrows West Park — which with its lake will offer a pleasing view to nearby rooftop bars and restaurants currently under construction — has opened to the public.

Already, visitors are taking advantage of the new park off Lake Andrew Drive, west of Interstate-95 off Viera Boulevard.

The park includes a concrete walking trail nearly a mile long around the lake. Benches along the lake invite visitors to linger along the way.

Large colorful red swings and spacious benches near the entrance could easily draw visitors to relax after walking and exercising along the trail, which is lined with palm, cypress, oak, bottlebrush, maple and Royal Poinciana trees.

“What we really wanted to do with the Borrows West Park is to create a more adultfocused park,” said Eva Rey, the vice president of Community Management and Communications for The Viera Company. “You won’t find children's playsets or anything like that, but you will find

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VIERA VOICE Jill Blue Red swings are a popular feature at the newly opened Borrows West Park.

huge adult swings. You'll find huge adult benches — benches around the lake area.”

The expansion at Borrows West also will include restaurants, some with rooftop views of the lake.

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Grill, Ford’s Garage and the Polynesian-themed Tiki Docks Bar and Grill are among the restaurants coming to the regional commercial hub.

The lineup includes two hotels now under construction. Hilton Garden Inn will be a waterfront hotel, while Homewood Suites will have a water view.

“When the restaurants get a little bit closer to opening, we’re going to put patio furniture out there,” Rey said. “So, it’s very much focused on facing the lake and socializing with your friends and family, eating at the restaurants and spending some time around the lake. We want to create some Instagrammable moments. … You're going to want to sit there and take a selfie.”

The park has about two dozen spots for golfcart parking with an equal amount for vehicles. “(The name) Borrows West comes from the fact that those four ponds around the I-95 Interchange — dirt was borrowed from those ponds to build the I-95 Interchange,” Rey said. “So, they are borrow pits. This is on the west side of I-95 — Borrows West.” V V

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Online friendship leads young family to Viera

BY WENDY SCHEURING Kelsey and Kyle Rockwell decided to leave the Buckeye State in search of warmer weather. Viera seemed like the best choice.

When Kelsey had made a friend on a doctors’ wives Facebook group who suggested they move to Viera, they decided to look into the area.

Kyle Rockwell, a nonoperative physician in sports medicine, decided to apply to Health First.

“Coming from Ohio, snowy and cold, to the mid-60s and 70s, I knew this is where I wanted to raise my kids and spend the rest of my life and practice,” Kyle Rockwell said.

“It’s perfect.”

So, in July 2022, the family moved to Viera East.

In February, they decided to build on the west side of town.

“I love Pangea Park,” Kelsey Rockwell said. “The floor plan is perfect.”

Kelsey has dual South African and Canadian citizenship. She was born and raised in South Africa and immigrated to Canada when she was 11. Her father’s work later brought her to Columbus, Ohio.

Kyle is from Akron, Ohio.

The love story between Kelsey and Kyle may never have happened if Kelsey’s father had not made a mistake when paying for her college tuition at Columbus State

Community College.

The payment was 2 dollars short, but all of her classes were dropped, and she had to reschedule. She ended up taking Kyle Rockwell’s human anatomy class.

“He was young. He made anatomy class so much fun,” she said.

After she graduated, she looked for him on Facebook then asked him to go to the movies.

Since that first date, the couple has been inseparable.

They dated for about one year before tying the knot.

Early on in their marriage, Kyle applied for medical school, and Kelsey worked full-time while he furthered his education.

The couple will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary in July.

They have three girls: Holly, 5, Emma, 3, and Piper, 1.

The Rockwells spend their free time at the beach, the zoo, birthday parties, playdates and the pool. They love being outdoors.

“Viera is well planned,” Kelsey Rockwell said. “I love the master plan. It’s multigenerational here with a lot of new families with kids the same age as ours. I love everything about it.”

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In the future, cars will not be allowed to drive around the Viera Wetlands.

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Rich Grissom Memorial The berm roads are Wetlands, it’s one of Brevard already shuttered to vehicle County’s ultimate ecotraffic, including golf carts tourism destinations for since 2021. The Wetlands photographers, birders and will now also remain closed lovers of Florida’s wildlife N E U TW to bicycles and pedestrians with OR R Omore than 200,000 KIN G G while the $2.7 million project visitors a year. is being done.

“Additionally, two bird Funding for the Wetlands lookout towers and a gazebo project comes from the will also be removed which federal government through have been roped off to the the American Rescue Plan public for some time, as they Act. were deemed unsafe,” Walker The county already had said. “There aren’t any plans closed the berm roads to to rebuild them at this time.” vehicle traffic due to safety The Wetlands were concerns and environmental established in the 1980s issues. as Brevard County’s “The extensive cleanup South-Central Wastewater project will comprise of Treatment Plant to address muck dredging and the water recycling in Viera. removal of dead vegetation It provides a necessary to make the area safer to the biological function in the public and address some treatment of water, as the environmental concerns,” natural vegetation reduces said Don Walker, the Brevard solids, phosphorus and County communications nitrogen.

of shoreland covering 200 acres.

“Once the project is completed, it will admit bike and pedestrian traffic only,” Walker said. “The Board has opted not to allow vehicle access inside after reopening, as there are no funds allocated in the budget for road paving and other improvements.”

Walker said the county did not have money to make this area handicap accessible.

Anita Ingram, a Viera resident who visits the Wetlands weekly, started a community Facebook group in 2021 called the Viera Wetlands.

“I started a Facebook group to keep our neighbors and community informed on what’s taking place,” Ingram said. “Most residents and visitors don’t realize that the main objective of the Wetlands is for the recycling of water treatment and the

beauty and wildlife.

“I’m happy the maintenance has been scheduled, as it will ensure public safety and address environmental concerns.”

Bruce Lott recently was visiting his son from Vancouver and this was his third visit to the Wetlands.

“I retired from a busy sales job traveling between Canada and the States and the Wetlands are a great place to capture scenery and wildlife as photography is one of my hobbies now,” Lott said.

“This time, I noticed a lot of garbage and overgrown vegetation at the park. I’m glad there’s a cleanup project scheduled, which I wasn’t aware of.” V V Look for updates in upcoming editions of Viera Voice and on vieravoice.com.

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Bishop, St. John the Evangelist dedicate, bless Grotto SPECIAL TO VIERA VOICE

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The Rev. John Britto Antony was assigned to the parish in 2013.

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The Rev. John Britto Antony blesses one of the 15 Stations of the Cross.

The St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community reached a milestone in the development of its campus with the dedication and blessing of the Grotto honoring Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes and the 15 Stations of the Cross.

On April 22, Bishop John Noonan of the Diocese of Orlando, in the presence of the Rev. John Britto Antony, other priests, deacons and more than 1,000 parishioners dedicated and blessed the Grotto.

“We ask Mary to bless us all on this journey of faith. Mother of the church, may your fiat increase our faith,” Noonan said at the conclusion of the blessing.

Founded in September 2001, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community campus is at 5655 Stadium Parkway in Viera.

“I am deeply grateful to God for the way the overwhelming generosity of this parish made it possible to create such a glorious place in which to honor our Mother Mary. In the Grotto, we relish Mary in her role as the Mother who leads us to Jesus,” Antony said following the dedication.

Antony also referred to the surrounding Stations of the Cross: “With these, we can trace with Mary the iconic moments of Jesus’ way to Calvary and embrace the Cross with her, as we make it an indispensable means to our Salvation. I truly trust and pray that this new oasis of prayer and peace will be a place for all to encounter Jesus through Mary.”

Everyone is welcome to visit, pray and enjoy the serene ambiance of the Grotto. V V Check out a video of the blessing at vieravoice.com.

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On April 22, Bishop John Noonan of the Diocese of Orlando, in the presence of the Rev. John Britto Antony, other priests, deacons and more than 1,000 parishioners dedicated and blessed the Grotto.

As Viera continues to grow, community leaders have begun a project to add lanes to make entering Interstate-95 from Wickham Road an easier task.

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Wickham Road gets additional lanes to access Interstate-95

BY LINDA WIGGINS Major work is afoot to help move more cars off North Wickham Road onto Interstate 95 in Viera.

The Florida Department of Transportation project will add a second left-turn lane and a second on-ramp lane to both north- and south-bound entrances to the interstate.

The $4.3 million construction cost will be covered by the FDOT and is estimated to be completed by summer. The project caps the expansion of the interchange

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from four lanes to six lanes in recent years, making full use of the recently constructed bridge widening the overpass and I-95 a decade ago.

Lane closures started in late April from Murrell Road to Lake Andrew Drive for installing drainage improvements, according to FDOT spokesperson Tina Thomas. She added that the last portion of the project would be to add new mast arms for turn signals.

The completion of the interchange’s expansion echoes its initial installation

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some 50 years ago in the 1970s, when the interstate system finally made its way to Brevard County from its start in the 1950s. The community of Viera sits on what used to be a much larger A. Duda & Sons Cocoa Ranch, which was cut in half by the interstate, making it less feasible to maintain a large spread for raising cattle.

Community forefathers decided then that the answer was to one day create a planned-home community that is Viera, but ranching

will continue thanks to an agricultural preserve that backs up to a protected watershed on the banks of the St. Johns River.

“The footprint may be smaller, but ranching activities continue as the Cocoa Ranch for A. Duda & Sons, Inc.,” said Eva M. Rey, the vice president of Community Management and Communications for The Viera Company.

The ranch will also continue to produce sod, she added.

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Commissioner Rob Feltner pointed out recent and planned improvements designed to streamline traffic.

“This improvement will put safety first as more cars are able to move from Wickham Road onto I-95,” Feltner said. “Residents in the area will have less of a wait, both accessing the interstate and continuing along Wickham without congestion from cars that might otherwise be stopped waiting to access the interchange.” V V

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meters (5:20.32) and is coming off a personal best Viera High School 11:42 in the 3,200 meters at senior Aedan Rendek and the Cape Coast Conference theareplayers freshmanMeet Addy Elwell meet that tells her that both happy they’ve been record is within reach, too. able to break school records “The 1,600 record has on the track this season. been a goal for me for a But they’re both hungry long time and I can’t wait for more. to see how it will improve “It’s something I’ve my next years of high been looking forward to school,” Elwell wrote in a doing pretty much since text message. “… My 3,200 my sophomore year,” said PR is only 15 seconds away from the record. Before my Rendek, who broke the conference meet, it wasn’t school record in the 800 really on the table for me meters with a time of 1 this year. Now it’s definitely minute, 57.65 seconds. a possibility, maybe not this “Even though it wasn’t year, but next.” what I wanted it to be, it was Rendek, Elwell and still a school record and my the rest of the Viera track name (is listed there). and field team will have a “Next is the mile, though. chance to take their shot at The mile is the serious one.” postseason success when Elwell, meanwhile, set a they compete at the Class 4A school record in the 1,600 regionals May 5 at Randy’s Pressure Washing on Dwyer High The Hurri“cano” Solution to your pressure cleaning need School in Palm Beach Mildew & Rust Removal Gardens.

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Viera freshman Addy Elwell, left, broke the school record in the mile earlier this season and, after running a personal best 11 minutes 42 seconds in the 3,200 at the Cape Coast Conference last month, that record is now within her grasp as well. Viera senior Aedan Rendek was very grateful to set a new school record in the 800 meters earlier this season. Now he's out to break the school record in the 1,600 during this year's postseason meets.

“One of our goals was to bring more athletes to state than ever before and I believe we’re going to make it happen. ” Gerrits wrote in an email.

“We’ve broken (five) school records this year. One of our goals was to bring more athletes to state than ever before and I believe we’re going to make it happen.

“A district or regional win is likely along the way.

I’m proud of how hard the team worked this year and they’re going to see that hard work pay off now.”

Viera’s 4x100 girls relay team of Ciara Thomas, Paris Jernigan, Jazmine Diaz and Alexis Antoine set a school record of 49.59 earlier this season. At the CCC meet, Thomas broke the school 400 mark with a time

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of 58.62.

Senior Deznee Joseph, who won the CCC javelin event, broke her own school record earlier this year with a throw of 37.07 meters.

Although Rendek is ranked No. 1 in the region in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200, he will likely concentrate on the mile once the postseason begins.

He is only two seconds off the school record of 4:15.1.

“Times-wise, I haven’t hit what I wanted to, but placements have still been high compared to last year,” he said when asked about his season so far.

“Overall, it’s been good.

But the fast races come postseason. That will be the big determiner on how my season is.”

Elwell will measure her success a little differently.

“My goal for postseason is, obviously, to just keep healthy and run well,” she wrote. “I also want to just go into it being grateful for everything I have and everyone supporting me.

“I’m not sure what my times will be but as long as I keep enjoying my sport, I will count it as a success.”

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With some of state’s top-ranked athletes, Tigers could excel at state track meet

BY CARL KOTALA Armed with underclassmen, the Holy Trinity track and field team is ready to make some noise now … and in the future.

“We’ve got a pretty wellrounded, strong girls team that is very young,” Tigers coach Marc Bailey said.

“Every single girl that will qualify for state this year is an underclassman. They’ll all come back. So, the girls program is very strong for the next two years.

“The boys program is pretty strong itself. We have three of the top hurdlers in the state.”

Freshman Jaeden McMillan (15.11) ranks second in Class 1A in the 110 hurdles. Junior Jaylen Ballard (15.22) is tied for third and freshman Camryn McRoy (15.50) is seventh.

There’s plenty of talent around the rest of the program, too. Junior Maya Collins ran a personal best 11.83 in the 100 and junior Alinah Sarratt (15.16) is sixth in the 100 hurdles.

“It’s been really good. It’s been fun,” distance runner Skyler Jensen said of the season so far. “Each week, we see improvement, a lot of PRs from both sprinters and distance runners as well as field events. We’re looking good going into the state series.”

All three girls relay teams are expected to reach state, but the boys 4x800 relay (8:19.78) could really

do something special this season and then be even better in 2024. Augustine Stehley, Luke Thomas, Jensen and Zack Gunderson are currently ranked third in the state.

“I’m really excited for that,” Jensen said. “We have two sophomores — Zack and I. Augustine is a junior. Luke is a freshman. So, we have everyone returning. If we keep getting better, it should be exciting.”

Jensen would like to run a sub-4:30 in the 1,600 and a sub 9:45 in the 3,200 meters in the state meet as well. He will also be running on the 4x400 relay.

“The strength of our boys team is our distance crew and he’s the leader of that crew,” Bailey said of Jensen.

Another reason to get excited about the Holy Trinity track program is in the girls field events where junior Evelyn VanZwieten stands out. She ranks first in the state in the discus (37.92 meters), second in the javelin (40.67 meters) and eighth in the shot put (11.16 meters).

“It’s been pretty good,” VanZwieten said of her season. “I’ve been trying to work on javelin. That’s the one I really want to do in college.”

VanZwieten, who led Class 1A in the javelin until just recently, said she wants to stay consistent and throw in the 40-meter range at the state meet, while also hitting 38 meters in the discus and 11 in the shot.

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Holy Trinity junior Evelyn VanZwieten, left, is ranked No. 1 in Class 1A in the discus. She's also ranked No. 2 in the javelin and No. 8 in the shot put.

Her success in all three throwing events has led the Tigers to lay out some incredible plans for her at the upcoming regionals, which are set for May 6, at Mount Dora Christian with the state meet on May 17, at Hodges Stadium in

Jacksonville.

“Evelyn could be the first girl to do what we’re trying to pull off,” Bailey said. “She could be in the top three in all three throws. It’s unheard of for a girl to go to state in all three throwing events because logistically,

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Holy Trinity's top distance runner, sophomore Skyler Jensen, is planning on running the 1,600 and 3,200 meter races this postseason along with the 4x800 and the 4x400 relays.

you can’t do it. They overlap, they run into each other. But we’re going to try to pull it off this year.” VV

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First season of beach volleyball a big hit with Viera Hawks

BY CARL KOTALA Sydney Williams had a decorated career playing indoor volleyball for the Viera Hawks.

But when the senior heard the FHSAA was going to make beach volleyball an official sport this spring, she knew she had to be a part of the debut season.

“I was thrilled,” Williams wrote in an email. “Finding out I would be able to continue playing for Viera made me so excited. I am so grateful for all the progress that has been made to make this an official FHSAA sport and even more excited that I get to be a part of it.”

The Hawks, who finished the regular season with a record of 7-4 overall and 4-0 in district play, were awaiting the start of the district tournament which was expected to take place April 24 to 27 with regional play set to begin May 2.

The state championship tournament (there is only one class in the inaugural season) is scheduled for May 12 and 13 at the Florida State University Beach Volleyball Courts.

What makes this first season even more special

is how it all came about because the push for the sport came from the players themselves.

“This year has been an amazing experience for me, not knowing what to expect in this inaugural season of high school beach volleyball,” coach Sarah Wayne — who also coaches the indoor volleyball team — wrote in an email.

“This is a pure example of the determination and the will of a group of high school students wanting to get things done. Viera junior Allie Burroughs and others around the county took it all the way to the school board and asked that we have beach volleyball in Brevard.

“I recruited Viera’s football coach, Shane Staples, and I can honestly say that we are learning as we go along and having so much fun. Most people believe that indoor volleyball and beach volleyball are very similar to each other. But in fact, they are completely different.”

Whereas indoor volleyball has six players on each side, beach volleyball is played with teams of two, which means, for one thing, beach volleyball players have to cover a lot more

VIERA VOICE Courtesy of Joe Kemer

Viera senior Caitlyn Kemer, left, and freshman Hannah Kemer have been two of the top players for the Hawks during their inaugural season of beach volleyball. In fact, Kemer is the first Viera beach volleyball player to earn a college scholarship. She signed to play at Saint Leo University.

ground … and there are no substitutions allowed.

While it’s certainly easier to dive on sand than it is on an indoor court, it also takes

more energy and better hydration to be able to play outdoors.

“It’s all about control on the beach,” Williams wrote.

“In indoor, you could give your best effort to just get a touch on the ball, but on the beach, you have to make sure your partner can get to that touch.

“Mindset is definitely a big factor. For example, if you are messing up, you can’t get subbed out. If the elements are getting to you, you can’t get subbed out. It definitely makes you a stronger athlete mentally and physically and a big respect is owed to all beach players.”

Viera beach volleyball already has its first player to receive a scholarship. Caitlyn Kemer, who plays strictly on the beach, signed to play at Saint Leo University.

Williams, who will play indoors at Maine Maritime Academy next year, has been partnering with Hannah Kemer (Caitlyn’s sister) and called her an “absolute beast.”

“Hannah plays beach often and I was so grateful for the opportunity to get to know her better and play the game with her as I will not get the chance to play with her indoors,” Williams wrote. “Her sister Caitlyn

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Hawks working to be bigger, stronger as spring ball kicks off

BY CARL KOTALA

Viera High football coach Shane Staples has noticed a definite change in his team since last season ended.

“I think these guys really bought in this offseason,” Staples said. “After having so many young guys last year, I think they see what it takes to go through a varsity schedule. There’s definitely been a change in the weight room.

“We’re excited to get back out there and show people how we’ve improved.”

The Hawks, who went 0-10 last year with a roster stacked with sophomores, opened spring practice April 24 in preparation for their spring game on May 19 at Bayside.

“We’re still going to be young,” Staples said. “I think I’m going to have three, four seniors play and then it’s going to be mostly juniors and then sprinkle in some sophomores and freshmen.

“So, all those 10th graders that played last year, they’re going to be playing again, but this time they’re going to be juniors. Still young, but I think we should be better this year.”

Just how much better the Hawks may be won’t really be answered until the fall. A number of players, including four or five starters, likely won’t be at spring practice

VIERA VOICE Courtesy of Viera High School

Viera head coach Shane Staples said he expects rising junior quarterback Chase Cromartie, left, to have a big year next season. Rising junior Jack Hancock, right, and his Viera teammates learned a lot about what it takes to play on the varsity level last season. The Hawks opened spring practice on April 24 and are set to play their spring game May 19 at Bayside.

because their track and baseball seasons are still going on.

However, there are a number of players the Hawks will be counting on to help lead the way this spring.

Staples said he expects big things out of rising junior wide receiver Zack Pillow and rising

junior quarterback Chase Cromartie, who dealt with a number of injuries last season.

In addition to rising junior running back Ryan Boobar, the Hawks have a number of receivers to watch this spring, including rising seniors Mikey Schmidt and Javon Cooper, rising junior Jack Hancock and

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rising sophomore Eric Nelson. The Hawks also have a new threat in transfer Bruce Tucker.

“I legit have six, eight receivers who can play,” Staples said. “The hard part is going to be trying to get them all on the field. But it’s a good problem to have in case of injury and what not.

“I expect the offense to pick up a little bit, be a little better than last year.”

Defensively, the Hawks return key players such as rising senior defensive end Owen George and rising junior Isaac Hungerbuhler along with rising senior Zane Humke and rising sophomore James Olson at linebacker.

Rising junior ballhawk Cooper Keith is also back in the secondary along with rising senior Colin Mutz and rising junior Dominic Leoni, who could see time at linebacker or safety.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if we have 14 or 15 juniors playing this year that all have some kind of experience,” Staples said.

“We’re kind of ready to see what it looks like.

“I think our biggest question mark is going to be the offensive line. Not that we don’t have the guys. We just have to see where they fit.”

Among the leading candidates for the offensive line are returning center and rising junior, Finn Goldinger, along with rising juniors Grant Kindig and Dawson Forsythe.

Rising seniors Connor Freeman and Jackson Detwiler, along with rising sophomore Sal Orlando will also be in the mix.

While the Hawks still may be young, there’s no reason to think they won’t be more competitive next season.

“We have the pieces,” Staples said. VV

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Faculty Softball Challenge games return for 17th year

BY CARL KOTALA Nothing says summer is almost here more than the announcement that the Faculty Softball Challenge is almost here.

The 17th version of the annual event is slated to take place May 25 at the USSSA Space Coast Complex. This year’s games will feature Quest Elementary vs. Viera Elementary at 6 p.m., followed by Manatee Elementary vs. Suntree Elementary at 7:15 in a matchup of teachers, administrators and custodial staff from each school.

The popular event returned last year after being forced to take a twoyear hiatus because of the COVID pandemic.

“The main purpose of the event is to get the community together,” Manatee teacher and game organizer Todd Zgonc said.

“Every year, we try to make it bigger and better since COVID took a lot of our thunder away. We’re continuing to build it up

VIERA VOICE Carl Kotala

The 17th Faculty Softball Challenge game matching teachers, administrators and custodial staff is set for May 25, beginning with a matchup between Quest Elementary and Viera Elementary at 6 p.m. and followed at 7:15 by Manatee vs. Suntree. The local community event has been popular ever since it started and could draw as many as 3,200 fans to the USSSA Space Coast Complex.

from where it was before COVID, when it was going in a really good direction before we got knocked out for a couple of years.

“I think we’re doing that. We’re doing a Fanfest for the second year at our school.”

Manatee’s Fanfest is expected to feature players signing autographs, a car

show, a Kona Ice booth and a drum line performance from band members at Viera High School.

“I think we’re almost making that as big a deal as anything else. It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Zgonc said. “Schools are still doing T-shirts and all that good stuff.”

The gates will open at

5 p.m. and the concession stands will be open for both games. The goal this year is to surpass 3,200 fans.

Tickets for the event are $3 at the school and $5 for walk-up sales. Proceeds from the games will go to cover costs, with any extra money going into a discretionary fund for the school principals.

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As anyone who has been to previous Faculty Softball Challenge games can attest, it’s a fun night for all as students from all four schools help create a unique atmosphere.

“Kids bring a different type of energy than you see from your typical fan at a typical sporting event,” Zgonc said. VV

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2023 Charlie Corbeil Youth Art Contest winners Publisher’s Choice

Best of Show

Corbeil’s legacy lives on SPECIAL TO VIERA VOICE Molly Stuker

Contest participants

Ella Grace Helton, left, with Jill Blue

WINNERS — Painting/Drawing

Grades: K to 3

Charlie Corbeil’s legacy lives on each spring as children throughout Brevard County participate in the Charlie Corbeil Youth Art Contest.

There are three age categories for painting/ drawing, photography, poetry and digital art.

The theme for this year’s contest was Nature.

Corbeil’s widow, Charlotte, donates more than $500 each year for prize money.

Charlie Corbeil, who died in November 2013, was a Florida Master Naturalist, nature photographer and one of the original volunteer rangers for the Viera Wetlands. VV

Grades: 4 to 7

Grades: 8 to 12

First — Ethan Landreville

First — Amina Murodora

First Anika Reddy

Second Charlotte Landreville

Third Elena Wisoker

Third — Grace Saunders Second Adalia Rodriguez

Second — Mayu Hurst

WINNERS — Photography

Grades: K to 3

Third — Ana Rabadan

WINNERS — Poetry/Essay

Grades: 8 to 12

Grades: K to 3

First — Amritha Vuddharaju Second — Gabriela Rivera-Vargas

Grades: 4 to 7

First — Ella Grace Helton Second — Riya Reddy Third — Izzy Darby Second — Kenji Blakeley First — Charlotte Landreville

First — Abigail Hurst

Grades: 4 to 7

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First — Kenji Blakeley Second — Adaya Rabadan

The Judges

Grades: 4 to 7

Third — Cali Rush First — Ethan Landreville

Grades: 8 to 12

First — Zoryana Rivera-Gonzalez

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Seventh grader’s art selected for Salvador Dalí Museum exhibit

BY NANETTE HEBDIGE

When 13-year-old Quinn Carlson, a student at Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School, was told that his artwork had been selected for display at The Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, he was thrilled and surprised.

The museum sponsors The Dalí Student Surrealist Art Exhibit, a yearly statewide exhibition as part of its outreach educational programs. The theme for 2023 was “The Shape of Dreams,” encouraging students to explore the meaning of their dreams and inviting them to submit their own surrealist interpretation on an 8-by-10 canvas.

“Quinn creates

spectacular art,” said Jennifer Bergendahl, Carlson’s visual arts teacher.

“He poured hours into his pencil composition creating incredible detail and I was

hoping he would be selected, as he’s remarkably gifted.

Being accepted as part of the exhibit is an award in itself.”

The students participating in the 2023 Dalí Student Surrealist Art Exhibit are in grades seven to 12. The museum received 422 student submissions from 93 Florida schools, with only 117 works selected to be displayed at the museum.

“Quinn has been drawing since he was a toddler, even through pre-school,” Carlson’s dad, Charlie Carlson said. “He’s never limited himself to thinking outside the box and not only is he very creative. but he’s a great kid. Teachers and coaches love him and when he serves in church,

This will be the first Project Graduation since the pandemic, according to Shannon Nilsen, whose son is a VHS graduating senior.

Last year, the VHS Class of 2022 held a casino night at the Brevard Zoo a couple of weeks after prom, not on graduation night, Nilsen said.

Half of the graduating class of approximately 430 students is expected to attend, according to Nilsen, who helped with fundraising throughout the year for this event.

Proceeds were raised via a “Where Did My Hat Go” fundraiser at Painting with a Twist, a “Sweets for Seniors” fundraiser sponsored by

Crumbl Cookie, a spirit night at Blaze Pizza, a bingo night and a trivia night.

Proceeds for graduation announcement signs also contributed to the cost.

The Viera High Board, composed of three members, president Cherie Buziak, secretary Jill Bowen and treasurer Amy Kloes, is overseeing the event.

Twenty adult volunteers will be on hand at Route 7 to supervise the teens.

Pizza and soda will be served and snacks will be available.

“We’re also going to have a going-away breakfast,” Nilsen said. “Something for the kids to eat or grab as they are leaving. I’m sure they’ll be tired by 6 a.m.,”

VIERA VOICE Jill Blue

Quinn Carlson's artwork will be displayed this summer at The Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.

the other kids see the love pouring through him.”

What makes it extraordinary is that Quinn, a seventh grader, was the only student selected to participate in eighth grade art class because of his artistic talent.

“When Mrs. Bergendahl told me that she’d been notified that my artwork had been selected for the exhibit, I couldn’t believe it,” Carlson said. “I’m so excited, and the best part is that it’s going to be on display the whole summer with artwork from the other kids that got selected too.”

The exhibit will be available for viewing at The Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, May 13 through Aug. 20. VV

she said.

Activities will include go-carting, bowling, a ropes course, a ninja course, a zipline, an arcade and a photo booth. There will also be a quiet room to play board games and take a rest.

“I feel it will be a fun get-together. One last hurrah after graduation,” Nilsen said. VV

Project Graduation will offer safe environment for VHS graduates

BY WENDY SCHEURING Project Graduation began decades ago by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) then spread across the country. Its purpose was to provide graduating seniors with an alcohol and drug-free celebration on graduation night.

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Hawks robotics team reaches regional, to host summer camp

BY WENDY SCHEURING The Viera High School Robotics Team, Wingspan #7431, competed in two regional First Robotics Competitions (FRC) in March, doing well in both.

“We were in fifth place out of 50 teams at the Orlando competition,” said Coach Kim Beiderman, a literacy coach at Rockledge High School.

The team reached the playoffs in both Orlando and Tallahassee.

Beiderman co-coaches the team with David Formanek, a business academy instructor at Viera High School.

The 97-pound robot took seven weeks to build, then the software installation took one week, according to sophomore

Jansen Joss, who has been on the team for two years.

“We used CAD software to design our robot down to the individual parts,” Joss said.

The team then used a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine, a “computer-driven machine tool” with the help of its sponsor FieldWerx, a Melbourne robotics company, to make the parts.

The robot was designed to move autonomously and balance on an electronic charging station as required by the rules.

Students also used a remote control to make the robot do tasks, such as picking up fabric cubes.

Because participating in robotics competitions can be expensive, according

to Beiderman, the team is participating in fundraising to defray the costs, such as appealing to local businesses as sponsors, holding fundraising events and hosting a STEAM summer camp geared to children from kindergarten to eighth grade to learn more about science and robotics.

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

The camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26 to June 30 at Viera High School, with an extended day option for parents who work later in the day.

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“They will also learn non-technological ways to code,” Beiderman said.

Other outdoor activities include scavenger hunts and designing and building obstacle courses, then mapping out the physics behind them.

“We are also planning for the students to get their hands on our robots to see how they were built and to drive them,” Beiderman added.

The cost of the weeklong camp is $349.

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BY NANETTE HEBDIGE A Whole Foods Market, which will anchor a shopping center is scheduled to open south of Interstate 95 on the southwest corner of Viera Boulevard and Star Rush Drive, west of Texas Roadhouse.

Groundbreaking for The Crossings is scheduled for the second quarter of this year with staggered tenant businesses opening during the summer of 2024.

Atlanta-based developer SJC Ventures purchased the 20-acre property in October 2022. Developers will have a Whole Foods Market and a home improvement store with a garden center in the plaza.

“We expect The Crossings at Viera to be a fantastic amenity for residents and visitors with the best-inclass grocery, wonderful restaurants and specialty retailers to Viera and the

VIERA VOICE Courtesy of SJC Ventures

This is a rendering of The Crossings at Viera, which will feature restaurants anchored by Whole Foods Market and a home improvement store.

greater Space Coast area,” said Jeff Garrison, the principal of SJC Ventures.

In addition to the major anchor stores in the 161,618-square-foot plaza, the confirmed restaurant lineup includes the popular Orlando-based, sports themed Miller’s Ale House and Chicken Salad Chick.

“The plaza is 95% leased already, but announcements have to be made by the individual tenants,” said Candice Brown-McElyea, of One Eight Oh, a public

relations firm.

The Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick offers a fast-casual eatery environment with a large array of unique chicken salads in their menu and boasts of more than 200 locations across 17 states.

Miller’s Ale House has more than 100 locations in 10 states with trendy bar food and a microbrewery program, with some restaurants offering more than 75 beers with a large selection offered on-tap.

The architecture look and feel for the commercial center is in line with Viera’s current standards, including extensive parking and white building exteriors, to allow tenants front signage to stand out prominently.

SJC Ventures has several other ongoing projects in Florida and in other states. The company has completed other shopping centers projects in Florida and in other states that are anchored by Whole Foods Market. VV

The Soup Shop takes on Viera The Soup Shop will be one of the restaurants scheduled to open in The Crossings at Viera in early 2024.

Owner Julie Shipley said she started making soup in her house in March 2009 when people at her gym asked if she could make soups for their café.

In April 2012, she opened her first location in the Publix Shopping Plaza across from the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne.

The Soup Shop has 15 to 20 freshly made soups offered daily. It also has sandwiches and salads on the menu. VV

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The continued growth of Viera continues to astonish longtime residents of Brevard County. By 2050, there could be more than 1,000 businesses in Viera employing more than 25,000.

If you build it, they will come: The Viera Company goes by the numbers

BY MARK MIJUSKOVIC Those who have lived here for a while have known it was coming, have been told to expect it, and have collectively held their breath. In the drag race of anticipation, the light has turned green, and a lead foot is on the accelerator of the Viera community with no signs of letting up. The master plan is at full throttle, complete with its purveyors, board rooms and PowerPoint visions.

The Viera Company manages the commercial and residential development, including the planning, development, marketing and sale of its land. Its office, located off Murrell Road, rests inconspicuously on the second floor of a structure that also houses the Community Credit Union downstairs.

Its trappings are cozy and humble, with a greeting area facing a board room.

Therein, sits the requisite conference table, the projector-and screenpresentation assembly, and most importantly, Todd Pokrywa, the company president, overseer and keeper of the vision.

His demeanor is casual, his handshake firm, his personality contagious.

He comes across with a confidence borne of success, and he has the lowdown.

In talking of migration to Viera, he shared, “There’s the traditional Northeast that we see, but we’re also seeing more from some of the Midwest, with Illinois and where some of the jobs are coming from in hightech commercial space and defense-contracting sectors like California, Washington state, Colorado and even Texas.”

Pokrywa has encapsulated the master-planned Viera community in a 19-slide presentation entitled Viera on the Horizon. The current population sits at 33,704 and is expected to grow to

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Todd Pokrywa predicts that Viera will eventually have more than 1,000 businesses.

more than 70,000 by 2050.

To accommodate this growth, today’s 13,870 housing units will expand to more than 31,000.

Who are Vierans? Vierites?

Vieranians? Do we have a word for them? What do they do for a living? Where will the newcomers live? How will they spend their leisure time? How will the world of commerce co-mingle?

The Viera Company has done its research and clearly knows the population it serves. Greatest Generation (10.7%), Baby Boomers (27.4%), Generation X (20.5%), Millennial (17.9%), Generation Z (18.1%), and the Alpha Generation (5.3%) don’t necessarily represent a bell curve, but they yield a median age of 49.1, an average household of 2.43, and a collective body of which 46% have four-year and/ or graduate degrees. Eleven percent work in the service industry, 16.6% are blue-collar workers, and 72.4% wear a white collar. Their average yearly income is $117,446, and 83% are homeowners, with homes’ median values at $325,519.

Pokrywa gives credit to the commercial space defense contracting and high-tech job sectors for some of the growth “but also to what we’ve developed here and the momentum that we have in Viera. We have approximately a 30% share of new residential sales within the Space Coast and a 60% market

share of those residences over $400,000.”

In a quasi-Orwellian reality, residents’ annual lifestyle budgets have been broken down to the dollar, including travel, entertainment events, and dining out. Using the 2050 expectations as the population continues to explode, businesses are going to expand from the current 863 to well over 1,000.

Commercial square footage is going to grow from 3.8 million to more than 7 million. Given these facts, the workforce is expected to expand accordingly.

“Today, with 12,000 employees working in Viera, we have nearly one job for every household,” Pokrywa shared. “By buildout, we’ll have more than a thousand businesses we anticipate

calling Viera home with over 25,000 employees.”

“By buildout, we’ll have more than a thousand businesses we anticipate calling Viera home with over 25,000 employees.”

— Todd Pokrywa

On the 2022 Johns Burns Real Estate Consulting top50 list of master-planned communities in Florida, Viera ranks eighth in net sales with 722, only a 1-percent drop-off from 2021, an achievement given uncertainties posed by

the COVID crisis and increases in lending rates. At times, the demand has exceeded the supply, and lotteries have been established to grant permission to prospective buyers, even before groundbreakings have occurred.

The need is there, the hype is real and the lure is intoxicating. The landscape and the infrastructure are evolving. Projects are being concluded, and others are in their infancy. Where are the new communities, businesses, and places of entertainment going to be? What will make them different or unique?

Many are only beginning to be unearthed by tractors and backhoes.

More on Viera’s continuing development in coming issues of Viera Voice. VV

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Enticing restaurants, rooftop bars bring new look to Viera

BY NANETTE HEBDIGE Three new rooftop bars coming soon to the Borrows West regional commercial hub will offer views of the adjacent park and lake.

The nearby Borrows West Park opened recently south of Viera Boulevard on Lake Andrew Drive.

The Venezia Wine Veranda, now under construction, will likely be the first to open. It has an expected opening date of October 2023.

“We’re creating a sense of the outdoors indoors, with all around, floor-to-ceiling windows on our covered veranda rooftop. It will have lots of foliage and greenery offering a garden-like setting to enjoy the great wines we’re offering with a variety of small plates,” owner Rich Abbruscato said.

The ground floor of the free-standing two-story building will house the kitchens and the gift shop.

On the rooftop, wines will be offered via a self-pour concept where customers will dispense their own wines and have the availability of purchasing the bottles located under the dispensers. With spectacular views of Viera and the lakefront, Venezia will also offer wine tastings.

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a unique experience with 120 wines on tap at all times. The food will consist of tapas, flatbreads and a solid selection of appetizers that will pair well with our extensive wine list,” Abbruscato said.

The next contender on the rooftop lounge list is the Hilton Garden Inn, a multi-story building with 208 rooms. Currently under construction, the hotel will also include a restaurant with expected operations to commence in the second quarter of 2024, following the opening of its sister property Homewood Suites.

“We’re very excited about our new location in Viera as we loved the area when we visited,” said Trina Black, the vice president of sales and marketing at General Hotels Corporation. “We haven’t selected a name for our rooftop bar yet, but it will have a loungelike, relaxed and casual atmosphere with cabanas, hi-top tables and lounge seating. It will include a full-service bar with an appetizer menu and the lounge will also be available for private bookings.”

Also on the list is the Olive Tree Greek Grill which will open a new restaurant

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VIERA VOICE Steven Hollinger Borrows West Park features a flag display near the Olive Tree Greek Grill that is now under construction.

VIERA VOICE Courtesy of Olive Tree Greek Grill This is a rendering of the Olive Tree Greek Grill and Bakaliko Greek market, which is expected to open in late 2023 or early 2024.

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south of Viera Boulevard and east of Lake Andrew Drive. It will include two covered patios — front and back — surrounded by olive, cypress and eucalyptus trees. The expected opening is late in the year or the beginning of 2024. The Olive Tree Greek Grill will include a Bakaliko, which is a Greek market, with lots of canopies for shade and plenty of outdoor seating.

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Our plan for the Lagoon — and how it continues to improve it

In 2016, after the big fish kill, Brevard County demanded action. The County Department of Natural Resources and multiple community groups responded with a plan for restoration, and voters overwhelmingly approved the half-cent sales tax, which began the major commitment to save the Indian River Lagoon.

Two key aspects of this effort were: The Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan (a 91-page description of how the tax money would be used to battle pollution) and The Citizens Oversight Committee (a group of 14 volunteers with varied expertise that would meet monthly to monitor progress, review new information and oversee annual Plan revisions). In other words, it set up a process to undertake projects according to the best information available and to ensure new information was incorporated into the plan annually: A Plan — And Continue to Improve It. Here are just a few of many examples of how this process has worked during the past seven years.

Clams — while the Lagoon was the clam capital in the 1950s, they were overfished and most believed that clams could no longer survive in today’s polluted Lagoon. However, the University of Florida Whitney Lab found and began breeding a species that thrives and clam seeding projects are now going on throughout the Lagoon.

Vegetation harvesting —

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we have endless numbers of holding ponds and they all grow vegetation, which is ignored or sprayed with chemicals. Both approaches leave the pollution in the water. Recently, the Plan has been helping to fund vegetation harvesting that actually reduces pollution.

Septic systems — the original Plan recognized these were a problem, but with some 90,000 systems and more being installed, how to be cost effective?

First the Plan sponsored a detailed analysis of which systems had the greatest impact and enacted a ban on new systems in high-impact areas. Then, it created financial assistance programs to help owners connect systems near sewer lines and to replace old inefficient systems with advanced systems in other critical locations.

All along, the idea was to follow a Plan and Continue to Improve It. It’s working!

Check out the Plan: brevardfl. gov/SaveOurLagoon/ProjectPlan and also helpthelagoon.org/ and facebook.com/BIRLC to stay informed. V V For more about our piece of paradise — the Indian River Lagoon, go to HelpTheLagoon.org, facebook.com/BIRLC/ and twitter. com/HelpTheLagoon.

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Karoo sunbathes at the Brevard Zoo. The expansion includes moving the lions to a larger exhibit.

Manatee care, rehabilitation planned for Brevard Zoo SPECIAL TO VIERA VOICE The first manatee rehabilitation center in Brevard County is set to be built as the Brevard Zoo expands its effort to rescue and rehabilitate the aquatic mammals.

Zoo officials hope to provide immediate care to manatee in the county as well as expand bed space at other facilities in the state.

This rehabilitation center is made possible by a grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

The zoo recently received permitting, grant funding and donations to establish manatee rehabilitation facilities.

While there are plans to create a rehabilitation center at the future Aquarium and Conservation Center, the efforts begin by building three tanks in behind-the-scenes areas of the zoo.

These initial facilities will be able to care for stable, non-critical manatee patients in need of additional monitoring, weight gain or better weather conditions for release. The goal for all the manatee will be for eventual release back into their native range.

The zoo’s veterinary staff already are working with other facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership to learn more about manatee care. The zoo’s two veterinarians, Dr. Trevor Zachariah and Dr. Kyle Donnelly, will also attend continuing education classes to learn more about this species. VV

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Brevard Zoo outlines $15 million expansion, including bear care center

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Brevard Zoo CEO/ Executive Director Keith Winsten had no plans to house a black bear until Brody was found abandoned as a cub in 2019, and recently a second cub needed help.

“This is a small zoo, but we answer the call,” Winsten said.

Betty was brought to the zoo at six weeks old last summer by Florida Fish and Wildlife officials.

Zach Marchetti, a community engagement and outreach officer, said Brody had medical issues so he can’t be released, and Betty failed at release because “she was teaching the other bears bad behavior. Merritt Island used to be covered with black bears, so they’re at home here.”

Winsten said $15 million of an ongoing $100 million campaign will be used for an orphaned bear critical care center and numerous other projects at the current zoo.

The remainder will be used for an off-campus aquarium at Port Canaveral, which will be

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Brody has been at the Brevard Zoo since he was a cub.

constructed by 2027.

The zoo’s Expedition Africa section will become looped by early next year with new decking to include a permanent home for the zoo’s three lion brothers that arrived a year ago from a Naples zoo. Chobe, Ruaha and Karoo will move into the cheetah enclosure, with an upper viewing area and lower training wall for future VIP encounters. Cooling rock will be placed near the glass to encourage the cats to come close to be viewed, said Emma Reynolds, the community engagement and strategic partnerships officer.

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Fox sisters Thelma and Louise were rarely seen by the public because they sleep during zoo hours, Winsten said. “We determined they were perpetually stressed,” he added, so they were transferred to the Tallahassee Museum to join foxes in a larger site.

The bobcat area will soon be extended overhead with a tunnel system to the renovated fox enclosure to give bobcats Eko and Abby more space.

The zoo added an accessible kayaking system at the Wild Wetlands launch earlier this year, Winsten said.

A handicapped woman from Tennessee recently drove to the zoo for her first kayak trip through the zoo’s wetlands.

Those with wheelchairs or decreased mobility can use the launch transfer bench system for stability, he said. A Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation grant assisted.

Those requiring the system should check ahead for staffing availability.

A CT scan at the L3Harris Animal Care Center for the Sea Turtle Healing Center will be added. “You can’t X-ray to see inside a turtle, because all you see is their shell,” Marchetti said. Brevard becomes the fifth zoo in the world to have the scanner. VV

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Judge Fran Jamieson: Toughness and tenderness personified

BY MARK MIJUSKOVIC Editor's note: The information that paved the way for the Judge Fran Jamieson story (Viera Voice, March 2023) has also provided an opportunity to correct inaccuracy.

The article’s request for personal anecdotal information regarding the judge yielded responses.

Fran Jamieson’s University of Tennessee graduation date was 1945 (not 1958). Following a divorce and remarriage in 1954, she enrolled at Cumberland University Law School, graduating summa cum laude in 1958. A subsequent second divorce found the family — Jamieson, her son and a younger stepsister — moving to South Melbourne Beach, where she first found employment as a contract administrator for a San Diego-based company procured to build gantries at Cape Canaveral.

Upon passing the Florida Bar Exam in 1960, Jamieson moved the family to Cocoa Beach after being hired as a clerk for Attorney Thurmond Justice.

In 1961, she married Raymond A. Jamieson, the first mayor of Cape Canaveral. There, she wrote the Cape Canaveral Articles of Incorporation and the City Charter.

The bumpy road of her married life found her divorcing in 1965 and remarrying in 1971 to Joe Rose whom she predeceased in 1995.

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Judge Fran Jamieson and her family work on a bed.

Jamieson was not the stay-athome June Cleaver mother figure.

She was never a widow. Rather, she was an occasional single mom who did her best to make sure her kids had a roof over their heads, food on the table, clothes on their backs, and educational opportunities while steadily building an exceptional professional reputation. She had to be both a mom and dad.

Life-long educator Bill Pearlman

recounted seeing Jamieson in action in juvenile court. In the mid-tolate 1980s, he taught at-risk fourth and fifth graders at Meadowlane Elementary School, students who this early on in life had exhibited enough characteristics to be considered at risk of not graduating.

Some already had been suspended and had interactions with law enforcement. In the mold of scared-straight efforts, Judge

Jamieson did not disappoint.

“Children in shackles were openly crying in court,” he recalled. “She was harsh, especially with children she had seen in her courtroom before.”

Pearlman recalled her advising some of the wayward children to bring their toothbrushes with them should they ever appear in her court again, letting on that they would not be going home. He also saw a kinder, gentler Jamieson with those children who might have been appearing before her for the first time.

“Judge Jamieson impressed me as a stern, tough-talking yet very compassionate person who wanted very much to help children make better choices,” Pearlman recalled. “We can’t know, but we can wonder if it would have been more impactful if she saved her harshest words for the parents of those children.”

There appears to have been no shortage of toughness and no shortage of compassion in Jamieson.

When speaking before a group of mostly male attorneys, Jamieson would often open up by declaring, “I stand before you proudly today, because I chose to be a member of the world’s second oldest profession.’’

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A Picnic Affair offers pop-up picnics for groups ranging from two to 30 people.

A Picnic Affair brings outdoor fun to Brevard County

BY KALEIGH NEIDIG If you're looking for a unique and memorable way to celebrate a special occasion or just spend time outdoors with friends and family, A Picnic Affair might be the answer.

This local business offers pop-up picnics for groups ranging from two to 30 people, for everything from date nights to family reunions and bachelorette parties.

Ally Aboud, the founder of A Picnic Affair, said the company offers unique picnic experiences for clients on the Space Coast.

Originally from California, Aboud moved to Florida in 2013 and is married to Josh, who builds picnic tables for A Picnic Affair.

Aboud, who has a passion for party planning and decorating, started her business in 2020 after being let go from her previous job due to the pandemic.

She found inspiration in a Pinterest post and decided to make her vision a reality.

She takes pride in the little details and spends countless hours picking out the perfect pieces for her clients' events.

A Picnic Affair has quickly gained popularity among Brevard County residents looking for a fun and stress-free way to enjoy the outdoors.

With a range of add-on options and partnerships with local vendors such as photographers and caterers, A Picnic Affair can help create a truly memorable experience for any occasion.

“We pride ourselves on making sure you don’t have to lift a finger, you have fun picking out what theme you want and inviting your friends, but we do all the heavy lifting. We take care of all the set-up and take-down, so you can focus on enjoying your time with friends and family,” Aboud said.

In addition to its popup picnics, A Picnic Affair recently started offering movie nights, where they can bring a 42-inch inflatable screen to your backyard in Viera or elsewhere in Brevard County.

They also offer indoor slumber parties for children, complete with themed tents and cozy blankets.

For more information, go to apicnicaffair.com.

Stretch-Ability, a new private training studio focusing on preventative health and wellness, opened its doors in the Boardwalk of Suntree plaza.

It opened in January and its grand opening was held March 31.

The Stretch-Ability studio offers a free 45-minute motion analysis based on the feet, legs and hips while walking.

“You are a body, not a part,” said owner Abby Regan, who holds a doctorate in physical therapy. “I look at the whole body. A minute change in body mechanics can create problems down the road.”

Before opening her studio, Regan co-owned a mobile physical therapy business during the pandemic called True Motion Physical Therapy.

Regan has practiced physical therapy in Brevard County for the past 12 years. Originally from New Hampshire, she moved to Orlando in 2009 to work as

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“A lot of people come in because something’s hurting them, and they are not sure what’s wrong, but they are not yet ready to go to the doctor,” said Regan, who is a married mom of three.

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Four main categories of services are available, including bodywork, stretching, sports recovery and physical therapy.

The 672-square-foot studio is reminiscent of a spacious and open dance studio. Its wide-open spaces include a variety of equipment, such as an exercise bike, treatment tables, exercise balls, Normatec compression boots, stretching apparatus and a TRX workout machine.

Additionally, a la carte services for sports therapy include compression therapy, light therapy, cupping, tissue mobilization and kinesiology taping.

There is a play area for parents bringing their children along to their appointments.

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Memorial RunWalk benefits those suffering with PTSD “It was a horrific experience to have the police come to your home with such news. We want to try to prevent this from happening to other families.”

BY BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Committed to helping stop American soldier deaths from PTSD, Paul and Heidi Martin of Viera will host the first memorial run walk in memory of their son, Zachary M. Martin.

“He was a private first class soldier who had a grenade to the face in training and left the military with shrapnel in the eye,” Heidi Martin said.

“He was one of the only kids in New England to get the specific assignment for the presidential detail in 2020 based on his testing.

It was a big deal to him. He was a country boy, grew up on a farm and this was a huge appointment for him.

“All his staff sergeants were surprised at the time that he got the assignment.

Camp LeJeune is where the accident happened. He knew his career was over when it happened. He was given an honorable discharge and full scholarship, deciding to study audio engineering, and writing podcasts. Appearing to be doing so well at every avenue of his life, Martin was apparently really suffering

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celebration of life, families are encouraged to attend the event.

“It was a horrific experience to have the police come to your home with such news,” Paul Martin

PFC Zachary M. Martin plays the guitar during a warm Clearwater sunset. The Zachary Martin Memorial RunWalk will be a fundraiser to provide help to people suffering from PTSD.

— that is the typical thing happening with PTSD.” Some service members turn to drugs, feeling their life is over. PTSD or posttraumatic stress disorder doesn’t develop overnight, but unaided it becomes deadly.

The couple are partnering with proceeds from registration from the race with Stop Soldier Suicide, a Durham, North Carolina-based organization whose focus is PTSD. The Martins formed a nonprofit

corporation, Zachary M. Martin Memorial RunWalk, Inc. To sign up for the 8 a.m. June 10 event at Viera Regional Park, go to raceroster.com Zachary Martin Memorial.

“The runners will go first, and the walkers will be second,” Paul Martin said.

“Children age 12 and under are free. We have a friend who will be on a cruise at that time, but will do the event virtually.”

Like a party and

said of the instant he and his wife learned of their son’s suicide. “We want to try to prevent this from happening to other families and having this fundraiser may provide the help.” VV

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Honor the fallen heroes before you celebrate the start of summer Memorial Day signifies the unofficial beginning of summer starting the first three-day holiday weekend. Yet, it carries a more solemn meaning as it is America’s annual observance to remember the heroes lost in combat.

It was originally called Decoration Day following the Civil War to honor the graves of fallen soldiers

with flowers, wreaths and flags at Arlington National Cemetery beginning May 30, 1868. It officially became Memorial Day in 1971 to remember all who perished in any of America’s wars.

After we’ve paid our respects, food will play a big part at picnics, parties and barbecues, but even simple dishes deserve exaltation. Whether it’s a pot

of chili, slapping steaks, hotdogs or burgers on the grill, show-stopping sides aren’t up for debate.

It’s hard to imagine an outdoor shindig without the ubiquitous spud salad as it’s an institution with recipes passed down for generations.

The earliest known version was inspired by German settlers who brought it here in the 1900s although

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it was a vinaigrette-based rendition.

Richard Hellmann, a German immigrant, could be responsible for the addition of mayonnaise in American potato salad since he first created mayo in New York City in 1920. His wife, Margaret, incorporated it in her potato adaptation, instantly becoming all the rage and one of the most popular dishes in America. V V

There are no duds in this spud salad and it doesn’t include mayo. It tells the story of gorgeous potatoes loaded with fresh herbs and pulled together with a joyful vinaigrette.

A few tips for success: • Dress salad while potatoes are warm — they’ll absorb the vinaigrette better • Reserve about ¼ cup of the water from boiling the potatoes Don’t overcook potatoes so they won’t break down when tossing them in the dressing.

Six servings 2 pounds of small potatoes, unpeeled cut into medium squares ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil ½ bunch of flat leaf parsley ½ bunch fresh basil 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp each Dijon and whole grain mustard ½ tsp honey 2 cloves of garlic minced ½ lb of fresh green beans — cooked 8 minutes and thrown in an ice bath ½ lb of cherry tomatoes halved ½ cup of finely chopped Vidalia or

red onion Kalamata olives for garnish Salt and fresh pepper

Add potatoes to a pot with 1 tbsp of salt, cover with water by one inch and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until tender.

Reserve ¼ cup of the water.

Add lemon juice, vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, fresh garlic, mustards, parsley, basil, salt/pepper into a food processor and emulsify with 2/3 tbsp of reserved water.

Toss potatoes with green beans and tomatoes and remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving and toss again.

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BY BETTY PORTER

Washington, D.C. and has grown to 80,000 members with clubs in every state, the District of Columbia and 18 countries,” Viera Woman’s Club president Jan Gates said.

Since its formation, the GFWC Viera Woman’s Club members have dedicated their volunteer work to benefit charitable, educational and civic activities in Viera.

“We are fortunate to live in a rapidly growing community where women of all ages, backgrounds and experience are joining us in our volunteer efforts to enhance the Viera community,” Gates said.

In 2022, The Viera Woman's Club logged 14,785 hours of community service, participated in 109 charitable projects, including work with local veterans, teachers, specialneeds and at-risk children and homeless shelters.

This year, the club celebrates its 20th anniversary. Members will recall its achievements during two decades of service and look forward with a vision to accomplish more in the coming years.

The club currently has 117 member volunteers.

“Volunteerism is our heart, our spirit,” Membership Chairman Debra Gorham said. “We “We are fortunate added 26 new members in to live in a 2022 with 11 of those new members taking leadership rapidly growing positions already.” community. ” The club began with just 11 local women with a goal — Jan Gates of supporting local charities, education and the arts.

Prospective new Those 11 women met in members are welcome to December 2003 to establish attend the next general the club and in April 2004, membership meeting its then 23 members and luncheon on May attended the Florida 8.

The program theme Federation of Women’s will be Environment and Clubs Spring Convention, Conservation.

It will feature at which time the Viera a guest speaker from the Woman’s club, Inc. was Brevard Zoo Aquarium accepted into the General Project.

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GFWC Viera Woman’s Club is a nonprofit organization that raised nearly $70,000 in combined cash/goods donations in 2022.

“We are well on our way to achieving goals for 2023 and planning for key fundraisers, including The Swing for Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the charities of GFWC Viera Woman’s Club, Inc. to be held at Duran Golf Club on Saturday, Sept. 9,” Gates said. “We are contacting local companies for support

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May Day

Music of the Theater 7:30 p.m.

Concert by the Brevard Chorale.

Simpkins Fine Arts Center EFSC Cocoa Campus 1519 Clearlake Road Cocoa 321-242-2219

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Eat My Crust 5K 7 - 10 a.m.

Runners will carry a pizza box the entire distance of the race.

Viera High School 6103 Stadium Parkway Viera 321-412-1830

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Mother's Day

Mother's Day in the Gardens 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

A free 4-inch perennial to every mom mimosas.

Rockledge Gardens 2153 US Highway 1 Rockledge, 321-636-7662

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Brevard Investment Education Group 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Group that meets to talk about stock market investments.

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

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Peace Officers Memorial Day

Scottish Country Dancing 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Springs of Suntree Clubhouse 8300 Holiday Springs Road Suntree 321-242-1734

Free Admission for Moms 9:30 a.m.

Must be accompanied by a paying child of any age.

Brevard Zoo 8225 N. Wickham Road Viera, 321-254-9453

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Farm + Fairy Friends Market 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Local produce, vendors, live music, food, a fairy garden scavenger hunt.

Rockledge Gardens 2153 US Highway 1 Rockledge, 321-636-7662

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National Hamburger Day

Central Florida Winds Concert 3 p.m.

March on! A lively concert of favorite marches.

Suntree United Church 7400 N. Wickham Road Suntree cfwinds.org

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Spanish Intermediate and Advanced 1 - 2 p.m.

Martin Andersen Senior Center 1025 S. Florida Ave. Rockledge, 321-453-5098

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Teacher Appreciation Day

Boomer Trivia 4 - 6 p.m.

Tuesdays. Free to play, teams or solo.

Pizza Gallery 2250 Town Center Ave. Viera, 321-633-0397

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National Bike to School Day

Star Wars Day

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Star Wars Trivia 7:30 - 10 p.m.

World of Beer 2290 Town Center Ave. Viera, 321-633-6665

Sip & Smoke 6:30 p.m.

Locally hand-rolled cigars provided for purchase

by Chaffiot Cigars and a spotlight spirit selected by our mixologists.

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National Dog Mom's Day

Pizza with a Purpose 5 - 8 p.m.

Pizza Gallery 2250 Town Center Ave. Viera, 321-266-0564

Veterans History Project 10 a.m. - noon History project training presented by the Library of Congress.

One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 321-751-6771

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VRBA Spring Fling 5 - 7 p.m.

Get to know the businesses of the Viera, Suntree & Rockledge area.

The Avenue Viera 2261 Town Center Ave Viera, 321-724-5400

National Check your Wipers Day

Wine Down Wednesday 4 - 7 p.m.

Rockledge Gardens 2153 U. S. Highway 1 Rockledge, 321-636-7662

Parkinson’s Support Estate Planning Seminar Group 10 - 11 a.m.

10 - 11 a.m.

Presented by William A. Johnson, elder law attorney. Every third Wednesday One Senior Place RSVP required.

8085 Spyglass Hill Road One Senior Place Viera, 321-751-6771 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 321-751-6771 Line Dancing with Larry 10 - 11:30 a.m.

MacMad User Group Viera Community Center 5:30 - 7 p.m.

2300 Judge Fran Topic will be photo apps.

Jamieson Way One Senior Place Viera 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 321-751-6771

Boomer Trivia 4 - 6 p.m.

Tuesdays. Free to play, teams or solo.

Pizza Gallery 2250 Town Center Ave. Viera, 321-633-0397

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National Brother's Day

Sit-n-Stitch 1 - 3 p.m.

First and third Wednesdays Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Suntree, 321-255-4404

Dinner and a Movie 6 - 10 p.m.

Watch "Star Wars the Rise of Skywalker" playing outside. Bring a chair.

Addison Village Club 8015 Stadium Parkway Viera, 321-237-2377

National Day of Cinco de Mayo Commuy Service

SATURDAY SATURDAY

Kentucky Derby Party Viera’s Pet Fest – Derby Day 5 - 8 p.m.

Hat Contest Wear your best derby 10 a.m. bonnets and bow tie.

Awards will be given for the best Music and dancing by Rick in three categories: classic, most Brensinger. outrageous and colorful.

Wickham Park Senior Viera Town Center Park Center 2853 Rodina Drive 2785 Leisure Way Viera, 321-255-4500 Melbourne, 321-255-4494 Rotary Foundation’s 2023 Brevard Antique & Space Coast Derby Day Collectibles 4 - 9 p.m.

10 a.m. - noon Live and silent auctions, a hat The subject will be contest, live music, bourbon “Anything Goes.” tasting and prizes.

Suntree/Viera Library Twisted Birch Sports Bar & Grill 902 Jordan Blass Drive 1279 Admiralty Blvd Suntree, 321-254-5831 Rockledge, 321-213-1818

Camera Club of Brevard 6:30 p.m.

Open to the public.

Eau Gallie Civic Center Melbourne ccbrevard.org

Law Enforcement Torch Run 9 a.m.

Benefit for Special Olympics. Starts at Viera Courthouse and ends at Publix Viera.

Viera Courthouse 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, 321-608-6731

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Benefits of Affirmations & Journaling 1 - 2 p.m.

Aging Matters 3600 W. King Street Cocoa, 321-806-3752

3rd Thursday at The Avenue Viera 5 - 8 p.m.

Live music, vendors, complimentary snacks and a free drink or ice cream.

The Avenue Viera 2261 Town Center Avenue Viera 321-634-5390

Brevard County Sheriff's Office Shred Event 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Palm Shores Town Office 5030 Paul Hurtt Lane Palm Shores, 321-264-7755

Thimble Girls in Friendship Viera East Farmers Market Seaside Piecemakers 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - noon Woodside Park Suntree/Viera Library 1705 Crane Creek Blvd.

902 Jordan Blass Drive Viera Suntree, 321-255-4404 Decades of Music On Ice Senior Health Friday 3 p.m. with Nurse Lisa Ice skating show.

10 - 11 a.m.

Space Coast Iceplex Romance and aging.

720 Roy Wall Blvd.

One Senior Place Rockledge, 321-504-7500 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 321-751-6771

Lunch and Learn: Space Coast River Jam Ringing Ears 3 - 10:30 p.m.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Riverfront Park Presentation on the causes 401 Riveredge Blvd. of Tinnitus and what can be Cocoa, 321-254-9976 done to improve it.

One Senior Place Armed Forces Day 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Celebration Viera 3 p.m.

321-751-6771 Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway Merritt Island 321-453-1776

School's Out for Summer Party 4 - 7:30 p.m.

Interactive inflatables, DJ, food trucks and games.

North Solerno Park 5225 Tavistock Drive Medicaid Planning Seminar Viera, 321-777-7575 Swingtime Concert 10 a.m.

7 p.m.

Presented by William A. Quit Your Way Tobacco Melbourne Auditorium Johnson, elder law attorney. Free Florida 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd One Senior Place Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Melbourne, 321-724-0555 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Tools to quit smoking.

Viera, 321-751-6771 One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Road Viera, 407-716-6392

5K Walk-n-Wag Health Fest 8:30 a.m.

Dog walk, farmers market and health and wellness vendors.

Rocket Health Care 30a Woodland Ave. Cocoa Beach, 321-693-3159 Saturday Bird Walk 9 a.m.

Look and listen for birds around the park.

Sams House 6195 N. Tropical Trail Merritt Island, 321-449-4720

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Yoga 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Class is designed for all levels.

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The Hawks, who play their games at Satellite High, are certainly having fun and Williams said the sport’s popularity can only get bigger.

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How much do you know about Mother’s Day?

BY RANDAL C. HILL In 1870, social activist and poet Julia Ward Howe created the Mother’s Day Proclamation, in which she envisioned mothers everywhere protesting the concept of war.

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to honor the many members of the military we have in the The creative mind is a county,” Beech said. wondrous thing. A case in Restoring the truck was point is Rick Beech, who from preparation for a two-month, an abandoned truck created 10,000-mile tour of 38 a magnificent celebration of military installations where, America’s heroes, one that one by one, soldiers from also will raise funds to help the Korean War to Operation military families.

Iraqi Freedom and Operation After retiring from the Enduring Freedom signed the Air Force and subsequently blue vehicle with alternating spending more than a lines of red and white oilquarter of a century in based markers. A special diplomatic missions, Beech glazing will safeguard the wanted to honor the memory signatures, also enhancing of fallen soldiers he had met them with a 3-D effect. On while working as a civilian the bed of the truck are now contractor in Afghanistan.

7,030 miniature flags, each The idea of a moving tribute one representing a hero. in the shape of a truck took Coins minted locally at the shape.

Highland Mint honor soldiers In 2007, Beech found a who, like Lt. Todd Weaver, 1957 Chevy truck rusting gave the ultimate sacrifice for Copyright

by The Puzzle Syndicate VIERA VOICE Courtesy of Rick Beech away at a North2023 Carolina their country while fighting Rick Beech restored a 1957 Chevy truck to make it the ultimate patriotic vehicle. goat farm. He purchased in Afghanistan. and trailered it home to his “Thanks to Rick, the fallen Satellite Beach garage, where will not be forgotten,” Todd’s work began.

Foundation, which assists father, Donn Weaver, said.

“We completely restored post-911 veterans who have The old truck was reborn it,” said Beech, who was been injured in active duty to tell the story of heroes helped in the multi-year or as a result of their service and, like the soldier it honors, project by his son. to the nations. Retired Staff has served admirably as it Like an ugly duckling Sgt. Mills is one of only raised awareness at the many transforming into a beautiful special events Beech trailered five quadruple amputees swan, the old truck shed from the wars in Iraq and it to. the rust and dirt of years, “Every time in every venue Afghanistan to survive. emerging resplendent with a The unique project his display enthralls all who custom paint job, red-whitereflects the dedication of the attend,” Weaver said. and-blue re-upholstered man who created it.

There is no more room seats and medallions “Having known Rick’s for signatures, signaling the representing branches of passion and seen the project completion of the project. the Armed Forces. The hood expand and improve over The Chevy continues doing enjoyed a metamorphosis seven years, his patriotism the circuit of special events with the patriotic artwork of and honor are topped by few until next year, when it will a Palm Bay airbrush artist.

VIERA VOICE Courtesy of Rick Beech in our county,” Weaver said.

“Everything was done be auctioned, with proceeds The 1957 Chevy truck has a rebuilt engine prepared to drive several locally, because I also wanted helping the Travis Mills VV more years.

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BY ERNIE DORLING The United States has more golf courses than any other country in the world, with more than 16,000 courses representing about 42% of the courses worldwide. And Florida has more courses than any other state in the union, possibly because Florida has an abundance of senior citizens with free time and disposable income. Oh yeah, Florida also has an abundance of sunshine.

On a recent afternoon, David Tomczak spoke enthusiastically about the game of golf. Tomczak, who started his career in golf as an assistant pro at the age of 20, recently retired as the general manager of the Duran Golf Club.

“I love the game,” he said. “Every round is a journey. However, people should understand that no matter who you are, you will never be perfect at it.”

Tomczak is a Professional Golf Association (PGA) professional who plays golf three days a week.

“Weekend and amateur golfers should take a few lessons,” He said. “Think of it as an investment in your game that will pay you dividends for years to come.

Find someone you can connect with to help you.”

Most golfers would know that Tomczak is right: No matter how badly you play, it is always possible to get worse. There are few sports, if any, where lessons with a one-on-one instructor are the best way to learn the game.

Alex Basso, 69, of Viera, plays golf twice a week. “My goal is to always break 90,” he said.

Basso’s favorite group to play in is on Friday mornings at Patrick Space Force Base. “We’re called the Militia,” he said. “That’s because the majority of us are former military and/ or retired government employees. However, that is not a requirement to play with us.”

John Gowing, who runs the Militia league with the precision of the planners of Operation Overlord involving the D-Day invasion said, “the only real requirement to join our Friday league is access to the base. You can contact the pro shop and get an application for a golf pass.

We have about 40 members, and while our target audience is seniors who are prior military or retired

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Alex Basso and John Sherry enjoy playing golf while socializing with friends. Florida is the state with the most golf courses in the United States.

government employees, night couples league where everyone is welcome.” everyone is welcome.

Gowing has been playing You can play golf well golf for 45 years. into your 90s if you take VIERA VOICE Ernie Dorling “What I love about the reasonable care of yourself, David Tomczak, the retired general manager of the Duran Golf Course, game,” he said, “is that no both physically and encourages people to take golf lessons to improve their game. It will matter how many times you mentally. Clint Eastwood, pay off in the future. play it, the course is always when asked about golf and different. The challenge is aging, said, “I wake up every of people to throttle back playing golf: “Spend more continuous.” morning and don’t let the on our talks about all of time with the people who John Sherry, 81, of old man in. If you think our medical ailments and make you laugh, and you’ll Suntree, has been playing you’re old, if you talk about do what professional golfer always have something to golf on and off for 50 years it enough, you will be.”

Nick Price suggested about look forward to.” V V and also plays in the Friday Maybe it’s time for a lot Militia group. “I love the game because it keeps me young, and somehow, provides a calming, relaxing environment,” Sherry said. “However, what disturbs me the most about the game is others who might be having a bad day doing things to interfere with mine.”

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Vietnam And All Veterans Reunion May 4 - 7 35th annual event with music, vendors, displays, helicopters and The Moving Wall.

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Friday Night Dancing at the VMC 6:30 p.m.

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Brevard Alzheimer's Car Giveaway and BBQ 3 - 5:30 p.m.

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Down for Derby Gala and Auction 5:30 - 10 p.m.

Benefit for families and individuals in Brevard with Down syndrome. Silent and live auction hosted by Sheriff Wayne Ivey, dinner and entertainment.

Hilton Rialto 200 Rialto Place Melbourne, 321-579-3296 Armed Forces Day Rescue 5K 6:30 p.m.

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Clowns, Beasts and Beauty 3 p.m.

Concert by the Space Coast Flute Orchestra.

First Baptist Church of Brevard 4300 N. Wickham Road Melbourne, 321-385-7236

Ron Teixeira Trip 2 - 4 p.m.

Ron Teixeira Trip featuring the Space Coast Jazz Society’s 2023 scholarship winners.

Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway Merritt Island, 321-453-1776

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Liberty Park 895 Carlyle Ave., SE Palm Bay, 321-952-3444

First Responders Appreciation BBQ (Hero Fest) 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Center 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway Merritt Island, 321-960-2033 Totes Against Trafficking Purse Bingo 2 - 5 p.m.

Proceeds benefit Life Recaptured. Win designer purses & totes with 15 rounds of bingo; plus, raffles, prizes for the best table décor.

Moose Lodge 3150 N. Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, 321-452-9061

Brevard Parkinson’s Alliance 10 a.m. – noon Seminar about Parkinson’s disease and related dementias.

Bring your questions. A light brunch will be provided.

Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Drive NE Palm Bay, 321-724-1338 Social Media for Beginners 1 - 2:30 p.m.

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Benefits of Affirmations & Journaling 1 -2 p.m.

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Friday Afternoon at the Movies 1 - 3 p.m.

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Run for the Gecko 5K 6:45 a.m.

Race proceeds benefit the Eau Gallie High School running programs.

Wickham Park 2500 Parkway Drive Melbourne 321-751-8890 Melbourne's MEGA Rummage Sale 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Summer Art & Craft Fair May 13, 14 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Historic Cocoa Village 434 Delannoy Ave. Cocoa 321-631-9075 Decades of Music On Ice: Space Coast Iceplex 3 p.m.

Iceplex 720 Roy Wall Blvd.

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City of Rockledge annual Charity Golf Tournament 7 a.m.

Benefit for the Brevard Achievement Center.

Turtle Creek Golf Course 1278 Admiralty Blvd.

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Make Gratitude Jars 1 - 2:30 p.m.

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Space Coast Modern Quilt Guild 9 a.m. - noon Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Drive Suntree, 321-255-4404

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Cape Canaveral’s 60th Birthday Celebration 6:30 – 10 p.m.

Ice cream social and movie in the park. Movie is Disney’s “Encanto.”

Canaveral City Park 7920 N. Orange Ave. Cape Canaveral 321-868-1220 Ladies Sewing Group 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Public Outreach 6 - 7 p.m.

The National Weather Service Melbourne discusses the upcoming 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season and how to be prepared for it.

City of Cape Canaveral 100 Polk, 321-868-1200 Swingtime Concert 7 p.m.

A salute to jazz conductor Gene Egge.

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