The Beachside Resident March 2017: Vacation like a local on the Space Coast

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EDITOR’S NOTE I’ve always wondered what percentage of Brevard County residents were tourist first.

Born-and-raised compared to came-tostay. The Space Coast is home to many but birthplace to few. Sunny mornings on the beach, breezy afternoons at the port and small-town charm are what makes Brevard home to many. In this issue, we’ll cover what brings the tourists and keeps the locals beachside residents.

Bartender of the Month, JP Sakson shares how ambiance, fresh cocktails, and fun-loving staff makes Twin Finnegan’s a favorite bar in town. Kelsie Sandage interviews Kole Trent from the BackSideArt Gallery. Resident of the Month, Lynda Weatherman, wants more Millennials to live and work in Brevard County. We’ve also included a special series called Vacation like a Local. Check out this section for restaurants, things to do and even mechanics in our area.

Our call for writers has been very successful, and we’ve added four new contributors. Josh Thompson gives some tips to make your next trip to Disney unforgettable. D.R. Wolfe interviews Funkle Fester in Local Amp. Crystal Cooper and Salty Sweet sponsor a new series celebrating talented boardriders, and Bixby Russell interviewed some local tourists.

Please keep sending your articles. We still need more writers, like you.

Happy Birthday to the Beachside Resident! This month marks our twelfth year of sharing your story. Thank you for reading our magazine. It’s an honor to live, work, play, and stay with you.

Best Regards, Natalie Palmadesso

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APRIL 2017: THE FISHING ISSUE The nature and wildlife in the Space Coast spoils us. We have the Indian River Lagoon, Sebastian Inlet and 72 miles of coastline. There’s only few places in the world where turtles hatch and we’re one of them. But with these great gifts comes responsibility. How do we ensure that our natural treasures can be preserved for the next generation? If you’d like to contribute to the Tourism Issue, please email staff@thebeachsideresident.com

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A special thanks to Gertie and Bert Reynolds-Wrap for sharing their vacation photos. We hope they have a safe trip back to their home planet.

Art Direction and photo by Robot Gores and Haley-Tron.

WRITE FOR US The Beachside Resident is a magazine for, about, and written by residents. We’re looking for talented, passionate writers.

Articles need to be topical, contain 500-700 words, and include photos. We’ll reference your blog, business or social media pages in your article. Grab your

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Your experiences are very necessary. If you have, an opinion, internet access, and the ability to tell a story email us at nat@thebeachsideresident.com.

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CONTRIBUTORS Jackie Beatty, Crystal Cooper, Samantha Deebel, Pat Domenico, Jamie Glasner, John Goudie, Tim Herman, John Hughes, Brett Mchatton Josh Thompson, Marie Moore, Eva Raczkowska, M. Alberto Rivera, Jennifer Ruisch, Bixby Russell, Kelsie Sandage D.R. Wolfe

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Contents

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Word on the Street Out & About Cross the Causeway Recipe Surfrider FL Surf Museum Pets of the Month Local Scribe Resident of the Month Vacation Like A Local Locals Only : Disney Edition Best Beaches in the Galaxy The Artside Salty Sweet Spotlight M.R.’s Skate News Patrick AFB Fishing Report Bartender Of The Month Local Amp Album Reviews Puzzles Horoscopes Continued Inquire of Juliet

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10 8th Annual Mardi Gras Casino Night 6pm-9pm, $25 per ticket Lexus of Melbourne 6927 Bromley Dr cocoabeachchamber.com/

10-26 The Hunchback of Notre Dame 8pm, Tickets start at $16 Henegar Center 625 E New Haven Ave Henegar.org Photo by Eva Raczkowska

2 Marc Cohn 25th Anniversary Tour

8pm at the Main Stage, Tickets Start at $25 King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Kingcenter.com

3-19 South Pacific

Times Vary, Tickets start at $25 Surfside Playhouse 301 Ramp Rd Cocoa Beach surfsideplayers.com

3 Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles 8pm at the Main Stage, Tickets start at $28 King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Kingcenter.com

4 Downtown Melbourne Botanical Festival 8am-4pm, Free admission 1900 Building 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd downtownmelbourne.com

4-5 Cocoa Village Art & Craft Fair 10am-5pm, Free admission Historic Cocoa Village visitcocoavillage.com

4-5 Grant Seafood Festival

Sat-9am-7pm / Sun-9am-5pm, Free admission 4580 1st St. Grant Grantseafoodfestival.com

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4 The Yardbirds & Vanilla Fudge

8pm The Mainstage, Tickets start at $49 King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Kingcenter.com

5 13th Annual Chocolate Festival

11am-4pm , Tickets start at $25 Zonta Club of Melbourne 625 E Hibiscus Blvd Melbourne Auditorium zontaspacecoast.org

5 Amos Lee

7pm at the Main Stage, Tickets start at $47.50 King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Kingcenter.com

7 Theatre For Youth Presents the Song of Mulan 10:30am at the Main Stage, Tickets start at $8 King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Kingcenter.com

8 Celtic Woman

7pm at the Main Stage, Tickets start at $61.75 King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Kingcenter.com

8-9 Swingtime Concert: Let’s Boogie 7:30pm, Free admission Melbourne Auditorium

10-12 2017 TICO Warbird Air Show

10am-5pm, Tickets start at $5 Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum 6600 Tico Road Titusville Valiantaircommand.com

11 Brevard Symphony Orchestra 2pm & 8pm, Tickets start at $25 King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Kingcenter.com

11-12 Indiafest

Sat-10am-6pm/ Sun-11am-5pm, Tickets start at $2 Wickham Park Pavillion 2500 Parkway Dr. Indiafestbrevard.org

16 Karla Bonoff

7:30pm at the Studio Theater, Tickets start at $43 King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Kingcenter.com

17 David Bromberg

8pm In The Studio Theater, Tickets start at $59 King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Kingcenter.com

18 Paws on the Catwalk Fashion Show 10am-2pm, Tickets $35 Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place 200 Rialto Pl brevardhumanesociety.org

17-18 Indian River Festival

5pm-10pm Sand Point Park Downtown Titusville 101 N Washington Ave indianriverfestival.org

19 Phoenix Jazz Orchestra 2pm-4:30pm, Tickets $20 Cocoa Beach Country Club 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd brevardjazzsociety.com

19 Charlie Daniels Band

7pm Main Stage, Tickets start at $49 King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Kingcenter.com

24 Get The Led Out

8pm on the Main Stage, Tickets start at $33 King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Kingcenter.com

25 Art of Sustainability Symposium & Family Fun Day Times vary, Free Palm Bay CIty Hall 130 Malabar Rd SE Theartofsustainability.org

31 Spring Fling Dance with Swingtime Jazz Band 7pm, Tickets start at $7 Melbourne Auditorium 625 E Hibiscus Blvd Mmband.net

29-Apr 2 Cocoa Beach Jr. / Sr. High School Peter Pan Times Vary, $10 Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High Performing Arts Center 1500 Minutemen Causeway edline.net

31-Apr 23 Jesus Christ Superstar

2pm & 8pm, Tickets start at $20 Titusville Playhouse 301 Julia St Titusvilleplayhouse.comm

310-12 There’s No Place Like Home 5k

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6pm, Fees start at $15 Church at Viera 9005 N. Wickham Rd. familypromiseofbrevard.org

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10am-5pm, Free Eastern Florida State College 250 Community College Pkwy SE dailybreadinc.org

Times vary, Tickets start at $16 Cocoa Village Playhouse 300 Brevard Ave. Cocoavillageplayhouse.com

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Adam Savage’s Brain Candy

8pm Main Stage, Tickets start at $47 King Center for the Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Kingcenter.com

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CAUSEWAY There’s Always Something to Do in

For most of the U.S., March is a highly unpredictable month because of weather patterns coming from the Arctic. In places like Texas and Wisconsin, the day could begin warm and sunny, and, within an hour, be in a blizzard.

D.C. is always playing a guessing game about when the cherry blossoms will actually come out. Will it be warm? Will it snow? Will they come out and then a blizzard knocks off all the leaves that we waited for all year? March is highly unpredictable, but not in Florida.

What is unpredictable in Florida is the Eau Gallie Art District. What will those creative types think of next? Please join us on any First Friday and experience the creativity on display first-hand. You can enjoy food and beverages in the square, live music in the band shell, and assorted merchant vendors selling a variety of handmade goods. We’ve also added interactive installations and demonstrations spread around the businesses. Who knows what you might find in a shop window?

EGAD has two events coming up that are extremely popular. March 8 is the Women’s Lunch at the Historic Rossetter House. This is a luncheon dedicated to the celebration of friendships, so bring a friend and join us.

Tickets (and sponsorships) are on sale now at www.WomenWe.Love.

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On Friday, March 17, Drag Queen Bingo will tilt the earth on its axis with the arrival of two new performers who are fantastic at emceeing. Tickets are also on sale now and moving quickly. Visit www.EgadBingo.com for full details. Purchase a whole table or just a couple of seats, but do it quickly.

To purchase tickets to the Women’s Luncheon— www.womenwe.love To purchase admission to Drag Queen Bingo— www.EgadBingo.com To learn more about EGAD, please visit www.

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Recipe ofthe Month

By Samantha Deebel

HANGOVER HASH

WATERFRONT SPECIALIST

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The best cure for the morning after St. Patrick’s Day is a big plate of Corned Beef Hash with a thick slice of Irish Brown Bread! And of course a good cup of Irish tea with milk. I hope to someday travel to my grandmother’s birthplace in County Cork, Ireland. Maybe when I’m there, I’ll see some mythological selkies, which are something like a seal mermaid.

Have a safe and Happy St. Paddy’s Day!

Breakfast

Corned Beef&Hash

4-6 tablespoons coconut oil 1 purple onion, chopped 5 large potatoes, cubed into small pieces 1 cup grated carrot 2 lbs. cooked corned beef, cubed into small pieces A handful of fresh parsley, chopped A pinch of thyme A pinch of rosemary A pinch of nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste

In a large skillet, fry the onions, potatoes, and carrots in the coconut oil until tender.

Then add the corned beef, parsley, and spices and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally.

Salt and pepper to taste, top each serving with a fried egg.

Irish Brown Bread

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1 cup unbleached white flour 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder A pinch sea salt 1 1/2 tablespoon butter 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 cup instant oatmeal 1 1/2 cups nonfat plain yogurt

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix the white flour, sea salt, honey, and baking soda, and baking powder together. Cut in the butter to form crumbs mixture, then stir in the whole wheat flour and instant oatmeal.

Add the yogurt and mix well, if the dough is too dry add a little milk. Knead a few times then shape into a round loaf and cut some slits on top. Bake for about 45 minutes.

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SURFRIDER

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Awestruck March is here! I can finally celebrate my most cherished day of the year, the first day of spring.

This day announces life, new beginnings, beauty, and awe. All year I look forward to the morning when the first gardenia on the tree opens. It’s the greatest gift ever. It’s comforting to know that warmer and longer days are coming. I embrace this feeling of awe; it’s exhilarating. Last month, I was driving around Colorado, and everything was so stunning. Around every corner displayed the artistry of nature. I also visited the Grand Canyon. My worries and anxieties became insignificant as I stared out at the vastness and gained clarity. Scientists have studied the feeling of awe and found it has the power to inspire, heal, change our thinking, and bring people together. Albert Einstein described awe as “the source of all true art and science.” I was awestruck in Sedona looking up at the red rock formations that were ocean beds over 300 million years ago.

This feeling of awe is what gets me so excited about spring. In a way, it like a long-awaited friend arriving so we can begin our adventure together.

Psychologist Dacher Keltner describes awe as “the feeling of being in the presence of something vast or beyond human scale, which transcends our current understanding of things.” Keltner heads the University of California Berkeley’s Social Interaction Lab and says that awe “can also be much more accessible-- a friend is so generous you’re astounded, or you see a cool pattern of shadows and trees.” Yesterday, I was elated when I noticed the peppermint plant is now lush and green after looking lifeless all winter. And so far the highlight of today was the sighting of the first Monarch butterfly of the year.

Awe’s power to heal is quite impressive. It is the emotion that strongly predicts reduced levels of cytokines, which is great because elevated cytokines cause inflammation. The functional medicine community has been warning about inflammation now that it has been discovered as the root cause of illness and disease. Research has linked exposure to

nature with lower blood pressure and stronger immune systems, and terms like ‘forest bathing’ and ‘green therapy’ are reported to relieve symptoms of depression, ADHD, and OCD. ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’ is a term used by author Richard Louv in his book “Last Child in the Woods” to describe what is happening to children who spend less time outdoors, resulting in a wide range of behavioral problems. Not only does nature help us psychologically, but also physically. It provides us with clean, unprocessed, and nutrient-dense foods that are the very foundation of who we are and what we can achieve.

Awe helps us act more generously, ethically, and fairly. In one study, subjects spent one minute looking at either a magnificent North American eucalyptus tree or a plain building.

When a tester “accidently” dropped pens the awestruck ones helped pick up more than the others. Awe binds us together as we realize we are a small part of something much larger, our thinking shifts from me to we. When we are feeling awe, we experience decreased ego because our presence is in demand to be herenow. Awe dissolves the self.

We perceive a sensation of admiration and elevation next to the grandeur of the universe.

We are dependent on something bigger than ourselves, a part of something colossal. If this sense of awe can bring us together, think about the possibilities. We could focus on saving our lagoon, starting a community garden, and reducing the use of single-use plastics and Styrofoam. The accomplishments we can achieve are infinite.

Upcoming events: March 15: Monthly Chapter Meeting, The Surfinista, 6pm.

March 16: Friday Fest, Downtown Cocoa Beach, 6-10 pm.

See local chapter events at cocoabeach.surfrider.org

FLORIDA

SURF MUSEUM

By John Hughes

Happy Birthday to a LEGEND

February 11 was Greg Noll’s 80th birthday.

A big wave pioneer in Hawaii during the sixties, Noll charged the biggest waves at Pipeline, Makaha, and Waimea Bay. Noll was instantly recognizable in his “jailhouse” black and white striped trunks. Photos of his exploits were in every surfing magazine and in newspapers around the world.

Many are not aware of Greg’s strong connections to Florida and the East Coast.

Cocoa Beach surfing legend Pat O’Hare originally learned to shape surfboards from Greg.

He went to Greg’s California factory regularly during the sixtys to help shape during the summer rush. There was even an O’Hare

by Greg Noll label for a while.

He also supported many East Coast surf shops, notably including Skip Savage when he was in Delaware and later on with Skip and Yancey Spencer in Pensacola. Greg also helped found the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame and attended many of the induction ceremonies at Surf Expo.

The Florida Surf Museum continues its commitment to preserving our surfing history. Our website continues to add written and video content from surfing communities from across the state-- many contributed by local surfing historians. Our Facebook page features daily content on contemporary and historical interests. Make that a source for your daily surf stoke.

We are also active with our community programs. We have partnered with the Cocoa Beach and Melbourne surf teams to provide them with donations to compete in the National Scholastic Surfing contest in Huntington Beach. Additionally, we support

the Viera High School Ocean Bowl team for their scholastic competition in Miami. In return, these students earn community service credits by providing volunteers for our events such as the Waterman’s Challenge contest and Surfing Santas. Our surfing swap meets have become very popular, and we will be organizing them periodically throughout the year.

If you haven’t already, please stop by the museum, located at Ron Jon surf shop, to see our current exhibit celebrating the careers of CJ and Damien Hobgood.

Mahalo, John Hughes Executive Director

As always, follow us on Facebook (Florida Surf Museum) or go to our website (floridasurfmuseum.org).

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Pets oftheMonth

The Brevard Humane Society The Brevard Humane Society has so many animals that want and deserve a loving home, and we can’t just pick one to spotlight! The BHS is located at 1020 Cox Road in Cocoa.

You can call them at (321) 636-0127, or email them at shelter@brevardhumanesociety.

You can also check out the Merritt Island Adoption Center at 155 Pioneer Road. You can reach them at (321) 636-3343 ext.124, or miadopt@brevardhumanesociety. To see more available animals, go to crittersavers.com.

3Lou Animal ID: 34568633 Breed: Guinea Pig Age: Unkonwn Color: Brown

Declawed: No Location: Critter Room Adoption Price: $5.00

Trixie4 Animal ID: 22682449 Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix Age: 2 years 11 months Sex: Female Declawed: No Housetrained: Yes Spayed/Neutered: Yes Location: Merritt Island Adoption Center Adoption Price: $55.00

3Yvonne Animal ID:34266349 Breed: Catahoula Leopard dog/Mix Age: 9 months 23 days Sex: Female

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Animal ID: 34240187 Breed: Domestic Medium Hair/Mix Age: 1 year 1 month Sex: Male M A R 2 0 17

Declawed: No Housetrained: Unknown Location: Free Roaming Cat 1 Adoption Price: $55.00

Declawed: No Housetrained: Yes Size: Medium Location: Adopt Kennel Adoption Price: $150.00

LOCAL SCRIBE

By Pat Domenico

SIGN OF THE TIMES You can’t miss the shark sign on the corner of SR 520 where it crosses A1A. People get whiplash trying to check out the Beachwave Beachware store with its giant white shark poking through the pole.

Actual sightings of great whites in the area are rare, but it does happen every so often.

Recently, the crew of the deep sea charter fishing boat called Miss Canaveral reported seeing a 14-ft great white about 18 miles off of Canaveral.

Over the Beachwave parking lot, the gray shark looms from under the store sign on the corner as a landmark of sorts. I imagine that people who live here consider it to be “their shark.” Time and regulations currently threaten its existence. We struggle when something we’ve grown used to seeing every day disappears. The gray shark’s toothy snarl greets you every time you come home like a neighborhood dog.

Two hurricanes hastened the disintegration of the shark. Slowly the surfboard crumbled and then disappeared from the sign. Rough patches of rust enlarged. The missing fin is obvious, and the entire body of the shark is riddled with serious cracks. His mouth bears wounds running around the snout, capturing a savage look.

Hurricanes destroy many landmarks. We feel sad but move on. It’s what small communities do well. The choices are never easy. It’s hard for communities to decide whether to remove, fix, or celebrate quirky, disintegrating landmarks. When you drive by, does the shark mean more to you than just iron mesh coated with plaster? I think it cries out for a caring, compassionate, creative individual to

restitch those weather wounds. Otherwise, this once important plaster fish will become extinct.

One night I came by to peek at the great white. The shark bathed under a pair of star LED floodlights that reminded me of searchlights on a disaster site. It provoked powerful images of fear. I set out to photograph the shark to study and capture a memory before I lost my chance. I spent a great deal of time observing that dark figure just under the Beachwave sign.

In May 2016, the owner of the seven Beachwave stores passed away. His son Oshri “Mosh” Gal now runs the businesses. He said, “I remember when I was 10, I used to follow my father around everywhere. The day the great white was built into the sign, I remember how excited he was about it, even though it cost a lot of money back then.”

Other questions emerged. Is the shark is still worth saving? Should we preserve him? Or is money better spent somewhere else? I asked Mosh if he thought he could repair it and he said, “Oh yes. We can fix it.”

Mosh explained earlier, “The City of Cocoa Beach doesn’t want the shark to be replaced.

They feel it’s offensive. I wanted to repair the shark, but the city says no to that too.”

January 5th, Attorney Mitchell Goldman represented Oshri “Mosh” Gal, the owner of the sign. Mr. Goldman said, “A good attorney knows when to sit down, and we are satisfied.” Resolution Number 2017-01 was adopted in favor of the shark. As long as the sign is refurbished by June 1, 2017, into “like-new condition” it can remain on the sign. The work must be completed and approved on June 1 by the city’s chief building official or city manager.

It’s difficult to know what’s worth saving Continued on pg 40

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By Natalie Palmadesso

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Weatherman

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Talent Search for Skilled Workers As the President and CEO of the Economic Development Commission, Lynda Weatherman is in charge of promoting Brevard’s economic destiny. But she’s also on a talent search. She works with manufacturers and companies in the area, and they all want one thing: more skilled workers.

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Information Middleman

The EDC isn’t usually focused on workforce issues. It primarily acts as a informational middleman between companies and the cities where they are located. It focuses on enticing new employees, expanding jobs, and relocating businesses to Brevard County “In many ways, the EDC is a broker,” Weatherman explained “When we talk about a company relocating, we don’t vote on incentives. We don’t own property, and we aren’t realtors. We just package information.” The EDC maintains detailed databases on demographics, tax and area statistics. Weatherman gives the example of how the EDC helps with the give-and-take required to get an airport to extend its lease and stay in town. The EDC may suggest the city offer the airport lease and tax incentives that meet the city statutes.

Expanding Talent

Expanding existing business within a small area and population is difficult. The EDC began a two-part talent recruitment program to help attract and maintain talented workers. One is on the production side and it’s about growing your workforce from within. The other program is to promote the Space Coast to young professionals. As

the times have changed, the need to maintain and grow a skilled workforce is more important than ever.

Talent Recruitment

Businesses can’t grow if they don’t have a large pool of potential workers to employ. With the recent job growth at places like Northrop Grumman and Embraer there’s even less skilled labor available. Since these new jobs didn’t exist in the area before, now there’s additional companies needed to support them. Businesses such as OneWeb, a satellite startup company with an office in Cocoa seeks highly skilled workers as well. “I met with [the founder] at the groundbreaking, and he [Greg Wyler] said, “Lynda, I do not want people to just build the satellites. I want artisans to build the satellites.’”

Manufacturing TalentJobs of the Future

Weatherman believes in the growth of manufacturing. She’s working with manufacturers and other companies to mine talent locally. She’s partnered with several groups and manufacturers to promote a 10-week course MSSC/CPT Certification Course. This class focuses on the national core

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“I meet with him at the groundbreaking, and the founder [Greg Wyler] said, “Lynda, I do not want people to just build the satellites.

I want artisans to build the satellites.’”

EDC’s current projects is the Live Big campaign. She’s collaborating with the TDC (Tourism Development Council) to gather resources to spotlight the perks of Brevard. Brevard is known for the natural wonders of the beaches, the Indian River lagoon, turtle nesting season and the excitement of rocket launches. But it’s thriving culture activities, walkable downtowns and cool restaurant and bar scene needs more of a spotlight. They’ve also been working with 321 Millennials to find out what they love about Brevard so they can market to young people. “We don’t lack ideas, just money. We want to encourage people to live in Brevard County and the children who grow up here to stay.”

Talent Retention

competencies required to become an entry-level production worker. After getting the certification, students can earn $14 an hour. If they apply themselves and master their trade they can potentially make $80,000 to $85,000 a year. The demand for trades is booming as older workers aren’t being replaced, and there are fewer people going into those fields.

Wooing Recent Grads

Weatherman has embarked on another talent search: recent college graduates. “Double EEs [Electrical Engineers], Software Engineers, and Mechanical-- everyone wants these professionals. They’re young and in demand and they can shop for jobs.” Weatherman has been studying the Millennial migration of students after college. “A study of the Millennials shows where they want to go. Austin, New York City, Silicon Valley, and Nashville.” One of the

Weatherman is also on a civic leaders board that advises the chief of staff to the Air Force. “I think airmen are a wonderful resource and when they retire, we need to encourage them to stay here. It’s an untapped talent reservoir.” Many airmen can retire after three or four years and can be valuable members of our workforce. She also seeks to recruit FIT and Eastern Florida State college students by setting up internships with local companies so the students have a reason to remain in the area following graduation.

Brevard Residents Have it All

Weatherman’s mission is to turn tourists into skilled workers, get more young people into manufacturing and keep Brevard’s graduates in town. Partnered with the infrastructure of the TDC, the advice of the 321 Millennials, and the boundless energy, Lynda Weatherman is selling young workers on the perks of the Space Coast. She noted, “We have the intellectual infrastructure of a major urban area and and the sweetness of a small town. You’re not going to find that combination anywhere else.”

If you’d like to learn more about the Economic Development Commission or read more about their Live Big program visit livebigspacecoast.com.

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Vacation Local Like A

With its screensaver sunrises and Instagram sunsets, the Space Coast is one of the most beautiful places to visit. Our beaches, riverfronts, restaurants and hundreds of unusual destinations keep tourist coming back year after year.

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Disney Edition

By Josh Thompson

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A perk of living in our particular part of paradise is being so close to the happiest place on earth.

You can watch the sunrise from the Space Coast and arrive at Walt Disney World before any of the four parks open. When done right, a trip to Disney can truly be a day at the park. As a Florida Resident, prepare to be welcomed with open arms. Disney offers tickets and annual passes, heavily discounted, at various levels depending on how much you plan to visit.

A great way to become a pass holder is with the Epcot After 4 Pass, $265.19 for the year with payment plans available. This pass includes parking and gets you into Epcot every evening with no blackout dates. That gives you the chance to visit their annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in the spring, their International Food & Wine Festival in the fall, and the best New Year’s Eve fireworks in the Southeast. Make any day international with a walk through Epcot’s World Showcase while enjoying food and drink from around the world. Have tea in the United Kingdom, relax in the Morocco Fez House, or be treated authentically rude by a French waiter. All with the ability to sleep in your own bed at night.

If, though, you’d prefer a hotel bed instead, Walt Disney World has transformed as of late into a renowned hotelier. With over 25 hotels to choose from, the resorts on Disney property range from standard family accommodations at Disney’s Pop Century Resort to ultimate hospitality at the Four Season Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort. There is even a place for RVs and tent camping at Disney’s Fort Wilderness and Campground. Each hotel is magically

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detailed to match the theme. As with every place on Disney property, the cast members will treat you like a VIP. Dining at Walt Disney World is also a treat.

For many of the restaurants at Disney hotels, you don’t even need a parking ticket, though reservations are recommended. See the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks while dining at the Contemporary Resort’s California Grill. Watch exotic animals roam as you enjoy a meal at Animal Kingdom Resort’s Sanaa restaurant.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers the finest dining at Victoria & Albert’s, which has recently been awarded an AAA Five Diamond award for the 17th year in a row.

The food at the Magic Kingdom has gotten a lot better too. Icy drinks abound to help quell a hot spell. Several cafes and eateries serve hot pretzels stuffed with various sweet creams. And now, there are even more outposts featuring classics like Mickey Mouse ice cream, turkey legs, and churros. They have also started serving beer and wine there, but you have to be civilized about it. While dining at the Be Our Guest Restaurant in Fantasyland or the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Adventureland, you can enjoy a draft beer or a glass of wine from among Disney’s quality offerings. This could be just what you need to make it another few hours In the park with your family.

Don’t stress, though; you’re a local. You live right down the way from Main Street U.S.A. Take it easy; you don’t have to see it all in one day. Let the tour groups rush by. Take the time to see a parade or one of the spontaneous shows that pop up around the park.

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THE SPACE COAST: Best Beaches in the Galaxy

By Bixby Russell, Ace Reporter

The Space Coast prides itself on its ability to attract visitors from all over the Earth- and several nearby planets. Gertie and Bert Reynolds-Wrap (no relation to the famous actor) are snowbirds from the ice planet, Yeti Centuri. They generously took time out of their vacation to share why they chose to travel to the Space Coast.

What made you choose the Space Coast for your Spring vacation?

BERT: 00010001000000010000010000. Sorry, this silly translator is on the fritz again.

GERTIE: Maybe you shouldn’t jump in the ocean with it. It’s probably shorting out.

peeks out of your shell.

Only a human

BERT: This translator is rated to a depth of 11,000 meters. I think it can handle a quick dunk in the drink. Sorry, we’re here to check out the sights...

#BAE

GERTIE: ...like your adorable space center, long walks on the beach, and of course, we’ll be visiting the Robot factory.

BERT: That’s not what they’re calling it anymore. I think it’s just called Robot Love.

GERTIE: Just Robot?

BERT: No, Robot Love.

GERTIE: Oh, Robot Love. I thought you meant Robot, love. I thought you were sweet talking me.

BERT: 0010001000100010001000 GERTIE: Not in front of the human.

BERT: Sorry, dear.

Interviewer- What about the Robot Love factory?

GERTIE: Trust me. It’s a great event. You’d love it. Humans are so artistic. You know, I could paint you so accurately you’d think my brother, Blink-Jett Printer himself, had a hand in it. But the ability to link the furrow in your brow, the squint in your eye, and capture the confusion on your face right, now; I couldn’t do it justice. And when you’re really happy…

BERT: This is off the record, you understand? You can’t tell anyone, if this got out...

GERTIE: ...When you’re happy, there’s a nano-second when a tiny bit of your lifeforce

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artist can truly capture that moment. I love that about humans. Love is, well, in the end, love is the most important thing in the universe, right?

BERT: Love is the magic that fuels the stars. Like the solar panels on our ship, love powers everything.

GERTIE: You’re such a romantic.

BERT: I am a romantic. Humans are amazing creatures. Well, let me take that back.

Ants are amazing. Sloths are adorable. Humans are remarkable.

GERTIE: Well said, dear.

The Robot Love Factory is just an urban myth. It definitely will not be held on March 31 and April 1 at an undisclosed location. Leaked photos are unavailable on robotloveart. com. Don’t bother visiting Robot Love on Facebook, there’s nothing there to see.

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THE ART SIDE

By Kelsie Sandage | Photos By Tim Herman

MAKE SPACE FOR TURTLES:

KOLE TRENT of BackSideArt Gallery

On 4th Street North, between the split roads is the BackSideArt Gallery. Owner Kole Trent is a local artist influenced by his love of family, nature, and space.

Kole infuses his heavy acrylic paintings with galaxies, sea creatures, sunsets, waves, and creative passion.

The first BackSideArt Gallery sign was a surfboard with a turtle and his logo. His work spotlights vibrant subjects against dark backgrounds to create dramatic contrasts. The sea creatures in space are at a juxtaposition to each other as much as the bright

colors against a black canvas.

As a teenager, Kole drew on the backside of surfboards with Sharpies. The name of BackSideArt Gallery came from the commissions his friends paid for his art on their boards.

This work led to a sponsorship from BoardStix, a company who makes premium paint markers for surfboards. Business took off, and BacksideArt has grown in the past two years.

The Cape Canaveral Friday Fest was Kole’s first big show and funded his next show at Rockledge Gardens. Recently, he was in

Daytona at the Halifax show and met some influential people who invited him to a private show. He had a booth to himself in the center of the exhibit surrounded by roughly twenty different galleries. Kole explained how honored he felt that the event organizers displayed his work as a central attraction. His space sea turtle painting was the first thing people saw when they walked into the room.

Kole’s family have supported his work through the years.

His mother fostered his art career when she bought him his first paintbrushes, paint, and stretched canvases years ago. His brother, Kyle, is his operational manager. He manages the gallery, works conventions, and all the odd work involved with traveling and working with artists. His father retired to help promote Kole’s work. “I have so much support from my family,” said Kole. “If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be here right now.”

In December, Kole painted a galaxy-inspired surfboard for the Play For Rafe Foundation. The board was raffled off, and the proceeds went to the American Heart Association. Kole’s goal for 2017 is to expand, and bring happiness and joy through his art. Kole’s humble, positive attitude shines through in the beauty of his paintings.

BacksideArt Gallery is open daily in Cocoa Beach. Check out backsideart8.com for more details. Make sure to like and follow BacksideArt Gallery on Facebook, and follow ktrent8 on Instagram to check out Kole’s art shows.

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Homebreak: Pelican Beach Age: 9 Who is the person who influences your surfing the most?

My dad Who is your hero?

Bethany Hamilton What is your favorite thing about surfing?

I guess it would be that I’m with nature.

Why do you love where you live?

I love that there is at least waves and great weather. It’s so small sometimes and it could be flat everyday and it’s not.

When I was surfing in Hermosa (California) and I lost my breath. I thought I was going to drown. But I ended up coming up and breathing again.

Why do you love being on Team Salty Sweet?

There’s many reasons, but I just like being on a team of nice girls that surf.

Where is your dream surf trip?

Where is your favorite surf shop?

I like going to Costa Rica and Puerto Rico.

Red Dog (New Smyrna) because I got a Carver and a new backpack there. I like it there because they have cool stuff and a big dog.

I surf because I want to become pro.

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What is your dream job?

To be in the WSL (World Surf League)

When was the scariest moment you’ve had out in the water?

Why do you surf?

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What is your favorite contest memory?

The last Salty Sweet contest because it was really fun and because I won the Peli surfboard raffle!

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By Mike Rogers

SKATE NEWS

March is a great month for skating.

The weather is beautiful and there’s a lot of exciting renovation and contests going on throughout Florida.

Satellite Beach Skatepark is getting a new bowl and some new street obstacles. It should be completed in March. Cocoa Beach Skatepark just had all its pool coping fixed by Tim Payne and his crew. They did a great job.

Next stop of the GFL series is Zephyrhills Skatepark March 11!

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Patrick AFB by 45th Space Wing Public Affairs

45th SW supports

SpaceX’s CRS-10 Launch CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. --The 45th Space Wing supported SpaceX’s successful launch of a Falcon 9 Dragon spacecraft headed to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center February 19 at 9:39 a.m. ET. The U.S. Air Force has been breaking barriers since 1947 and with the successful demonstration of a new Autonomous Flight Safety System on this launch, yet another barrier has been broken. This mission marked the historic first-ever launch utilizing AFSS on either of Air Force Space Command’s Eastern or Western Ranges. AFSS takes ground-based mission flight control--personnel and equipment-out of the control center and replaces it with on-board Positioning, Navigation and Timing sources and decision logic.

The benefits of AFSS include increased public safety, reduced reliance on range infrastructure, reduced range spacelift cost, increased schedule predictability and availability, operational flexibility,

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and launch site flexibility.

An AFSS on-board flight computer uses pre-established, programmed mission rules to determine if the launch vehicle poses an unacceptable hazard to people or property and initiates required actions to mitigate risk and terminate flight, if necessary.

“AFSS is an essential part of the Air Force Space Command’s vision for the future of Assured Access to Space as the system increases range safety with its over-the-horizon capability and its ability to support multiple objects in simultaneous flight, such as a first-stage booster return,” said Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander. “I am proud of the integrated team who worked

tirelessly to make this historic mission a success. This operation once again clearly demonstrates the successful collaboration we have with our mission partners at the FAA, NASA and SpaceX as innovation continues to shape the future of America’s space operations and showcases why the 45th Space Wing is the ‘World’s Premier Gateway to Space.’”

Following the launch, SpaceX successfully landed the Falcon 9 first-stage booster on the company’s Landing Zone 1 at CCAFS. The fly back mission was the third successful one for SpaceX following previous first-stage booster landings on LZ-1 back in July 2016 and December 2015.

Since the late 1960s, KSC’s Launch

Complex 39A has served as the starting point for America’s most significant human spaceflight endeavors such as the Apollo 11 launch for the first manned moon landing in 1969 and the first Space Transportation System mission in 1981 with the launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia, also named STS-1. Thirty years later, NASA’s 135th and final mission of the Space Shuttle program, STS135, successfully launched the orbiter Atlantis from LC-39A. The Falcon 9 CRS-10 launch was the second major launch operation for the Eastern Range this year and marks the tenth contracted mission by SpaceX under NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services contract.

FISHING REPORT //

By Capt. Jamie Glasner

The “Lure” of March Madness Let the March madness begin! This month, we can target a variety of species. This is a great time to fish black drum, redfish, seatrout, cobia, tripletail, kingfish, red snapper, sharks, and of course snook.

Tripletail is a blast to target fish, like cobia, and it’s a lot of fun because it’s all sight fishing. You can target and catch tripletail multiple ways. The most common is throwing a live shrimp, but you can also hook them on jigs and other soft plastic lures. My favorite method is on the fly rod. I don’t get many opportunities with them on the fly because I’m always guiding others. But I’ll tell you what-watching the fish inhale one of your homemade shrimp pattern flies is a sight you would never forget.

The redfish bite has also been good. Multiple schools of slot are just outstanding to fight. Cut ladyfish, jigs, and jerkbaits have been the ticket for me. The ⅛ oz twist lock jerkbait hook made by Owner Hooks definitely gets the job done. You can purchase these hooks at Handler Fishing Supply located in Merritt Island. I promise you that you will not be disappointed.

Offshore, we’ve been targeting kingfish on the reefs along with plenty of red snapper on live and dead bait.

Along the beaches are some monster black drum up to 80 pounds that are a blast to catch.

The trout is the last on my agenda. The trout my clients have been catching are from 18-29 inches. Any trout over 24 inches is a lot of fun, and that’s when you start calling them “gator” trout. Jerkbaits and ⅛ oz jigs with a grub tail will do the trick, so will topwater lures as long as there’s not any sea grass on the surface.

I hope all this information helps you become better anglers. Until next month, good luck and I’ll see you on the water!

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Bartender of the MONTH

JPSAKSON

Twin Finnegan’s is a bar where residents and wish-they-could-be residents hang out for good times, tasty brews, and local art. Their large selection of craft beer, wine, bar games, and almost-daily live music offers plenty of novelty and surprises. Twin Finn’s even has you covered on the weekends, with mimosa and michelada bars for a little variety.

How long have you been a bartender?

Since I was yay high. (Picture his hand on the top of his head.)

What’s your favorite thing about tending bar?

I love getting to know the customers that come in, whether it is following the lives of our regulars or sharing stories of Cocoa Beach with tourists. But my favorite of all is the free sunglasses, credit cards, and underwear people leave behind after hours.

Strangest thing you’ve witnessed from behind the bar?

People paying their tabs, drinking up their last sips and promptly removing themselves from the bar at last call without argument.

What’s your beer of choice?

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Although I don’t drink personally, I have sampled many of our beers and have two favorites: Kentucky Bourbon Ale and the other is Bottomless Blonde, a local favorite, from Playalinda Brewery.

What’s the strangest/funniest question you’ve been asked about craft beer?

Which craft beer is good? At Twin Finnegan’s we pride ourselves on carrying great quality

craft beer and wine. If you are trying one of our crafts, let me assure you, it’s a great one.

If you could serve anyone, who would it be and what would you serve them? Why? Although I have served several celebrities at Twin Finnegan’s, it wouldn’t be a celebrity that I would wish to serve. If I could serve anyone, I would serve my friend Jon Davis that passed away. I would want him to come for one of our Thursday night game nights and try our Ballast Point Victory at Sea. He always enjoyed drinking and games. He would like the Victory at Sea being that it has an alcohol content of 10%.

What do you love about St. Patrick’s Day? I like how this little city goes out and celebrates together.

Any advice for visitors?

If you haven’t been to Twin Finnegan’s yet, you definitely should stop in and have a drink with us.

Twin Finnegan’s is located at 1 S. Orlando, Ste C in Cocoa Beach and is open from 4pm-2am daily.

On St. Patrick’s Day, they’ll have Matt Riley Live! and several drink specials. For more information visit their website or call (321) 613-4568.

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LOCAL AMP// By D.R. Wolfe

ALL

about THE

FUNK An art teacher, an IT professional, a music teacher, a tugboat worker, an aeronautical engineer, and a professor all walk on stage.

Have you heard this one before? Because if you haven’t, then it’s time you discovered some new favorite jams. Meet Funkle Fester, a seven, eight, and sometimes nine-piece New Orleans-style Funk-Jazz fusion collective making a big noise.

Back in 2012, John Alison (guitar) and Mike McCutchan (bass) both discovered a mutual obsession and started jamming at John’s house -- “just for fun.” They both credit Red Hot Chili Peppers and a Florida-based funk band named Big Shirley as major influences. After a year of garage-style jams, more local funk enthusiasts fell into the mix. Keith Capizzi (drums), Reid Siljestrum (percussion), Patrick Riordan (saxophone), Bill Hanney (keys), and Mark Sunderland (trumpet) all joined soon after. Some of the guys were found though musician want-ads while others just walked on stage. That’s how Bobby Lucas (saxophone) joined. As John Alison tells it, Bobby heard the band playing downtown and decided to play along.

Those situations rarely work out, but in this case, it certainly did. “Johnny-Trombone,” as Mike calls Johnny McGuire (guess what he plays?), is a recent addition to the band, and everyone agrees he’s added a distinctiveness to the mix that nobody realized had been missing.

Funkle’s first official gig happened thanks to John Alison. He says he knew the guys

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wanted more, so he lined up an opportunity to play at Delandapalooza 2015 under the name The Funk Yard. The band was hesitant at first, and why not?

They didn’t even have a song.

They all agreed it was worth the trip and the $35 pay-to-play. The guys reminisced that as soon as the group started playing, people from around the festival were drawn in and just started dancing. Their sound is “Funk for all ages”. People from all walks can’t help but move and groove.

Now it’s 2017, Funkle Fester is cruising, and the guys have a lot to be proud of these days. They played their biggest show to date in February at the Seafood and Music Fest at Cocoa Beach, took the main stage with national acts Ballyhoo! and Dirty Heads.

In March, they have two big gigs lined up: the Brewmaster’s Invitational Beer Festival in Port Canaveral and a St. Patrick’s Day show at Murdock’s in Cocoa Village. An even bigger ego boost for the band, though, is that they just finished recording their debut album with Zone Productions in Melbourne. Fifteen tracks were recorded in just three days. Mike and John promise a release party is in the works, maybe even a show in downtown Cocoa Beach. Keep your fingers crossed, because that’s a party you won’t want to miss.

When you talk with the band, you quickly discover their number one motivation is to have fun. From surfing, working their day jobs, or coming together as Funkle Fester, the energy is always present. Their goal as a band Continued on pg 40

Album Reviews

Swift Knuckle Solution Violent Breed Records, 2016

From Orlando comes Swift Knuckle Solution, a no frills, kick-in-the-pants band.

Theirs is a simple formula; a thunderous bass, serrated guitar tones and incessant rhythm, dressed with vitriolic vocal delivery.

With a deep understanding of melody and the entire Motörhead catalog, SKS come out of the gate cracking heads, and with none of the songs topping 2:29. ready to be played again.

There are six songs here. “Loss of Control,” “Honestly,” and “Spinning Sides” are stand out tracks on a disc full of hard-bitten, brawny numbers.

Like the whack in the head, you took from a combination lock in a tube sock during your first and only three-day stint in juvenile detention, you’ll remember this for some time to come.

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Heather Gillis Band

Independent Release, 2016 I’m gonna come out and say it. A lot of blues artists are flippin’ lazy. Relying too much on cliché moves as well as tried-and-true form.

They become a watered-down version of whoever it was who initially inspired them to commit to the medium.

Heather Gillis and the band she helms manage to sidestep this problem entirely. Currently residing in Tallahassee, she is attending FSU and had been part of Butch Trucks and The Freight Train Band. Just about everything on here is a surprise. It’s amazing how strong the musicianship is, the great arrangements, and the decidedly wonderful and unexpected turns the music takes. Just when does she find the time to be this great?

“Soul” opens with a compelling groove with a loose feel, and showcases her smoky, yearning vocals. “100 MPH” pushes with a

by M.A. Rivera relentless drive and a gritty, dark guitar tone.

The song has a great cinema noir quality, complete with incendiary guitar lead.

“I Found a Love” is the other side of that coin. Bright and cheery with a sparkling saxophone coloring throughout. Remember what I said about form? “Gonna Be A Storm” offers a new version of an old riff that’s been unearthed from searching deep in a muckfilled swamp. Its groove is slippery and stubborn.

This disc is filled with charm and personality to spare. Gillis writes and performs with deft skill that belies her youth.

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The Own You EP The Ood

Independent Release, 2017 From Tampa come The Ood, a five-piece band who specialize in coarse, unburnished 70s throwback rock. With jagged, broken glass vocals and tastefully sweeping leads, The Ood is a dogged bunch of ornery malcontents who happen to have instruments, and decided to sing about their anger.

“Dead Meat” churns at a quick clip. Fueled by guitars tuned like a thousand angry hornets and driven by a solid rhythm section, the song never holds back. “WW” is a tribute to Breaking Bad and Walter White. There’s some unguarded moments herein where the band plays loosely with the rhythm, and the slack moments offset the punchiness of the chorus.

“LOFNO” (Lookin’ Out for Number One) is a classic dirty, rocking stomp of a number. This would work as an acoustic blues or a rockabilly tune, and is just fine as it stands. This is what the inside of your head sounds like after you are forced to go to work on Sunday with no sleep and a hangover.

The audio quality here is a few steps up from a demo, but it only adds to the rough and tumble, seat of the pants feel. This feels like the band wrote this album while UFO, Nazareth, and Waylon Jennings played on a constant shuffle.

www.theoodband.com M.A.Rivera supports musical artists. If you’d like to read more reviews and interviews, please visit www.indiemusic.co.

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HOROSCOPES

The 11th Annual Spring Praise Fest

By Marie Moore

PISCES

VIRGO

You’re more focused on yourself, your career, or business. You tend to be a perfectionist.

Issues from the past are going to come up.

People in your life are seeking closure. Make sure you own your part in the matter.

Your disagreements with a friend or coworker may be clearing up. But be careful not to move too fast with a new love. Don’t be too impulsive. Think about what’s best for you and everyone else. Not every idea is a good one.

ARIES Saturday, March 18th from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm At the Riverfront Park in Historic Cocoa Village We will have some of the most dynamic contemporary Christian music bands from around Brevard County FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES Including several Free Raffles, bounce houses, face painting, water fountain, and other great family games.

Bring your blankets, and/or lawn chairs to sit back, relax, and enjoy a family oriented day of music and fun!

Come, and enjoy the day with us

You’ll feel more ambitious, have better energy, and there will be career improvements this month. Money looks good. You may have something that you want to do, but the project isn’t ready yet. Trust your intuition this month. You can be introverted and focused on your career. Strike while the iron is hot with this energy.

TAURUS This month, you’ll benefit through partnerships. You’ll have better energy but watch your emotions. It’s a good time for growth in career; you could be offered a leadership position or promises of opportunity.

GEMINI Let the haters hate with this energy. This is a great time for growth with business or career; especially if it’s in media. But, I feel that there can be difficulties with the men in your life. Either they’re immature or overly competitive with you. Ignore them. Socialize and have fun with the people who really matter in your life.

CANCER This is a wonderful time for your career. People in your life are loyal to and want to help you to grow this month. Some may have problems with love relationships that may lead to breakups. But for most of you, this is one of your best months ever. A mixed bag of energy, work and career can be fabulous but remember to include important relationships for more balance.

LEO You might be dealing with the same issues from last month. You may have a lot of things up in the air and have things that you want to pursue, but they’re more talk than action. I do see someone coming back into your life but don’t get too excited. If they left your life for a reason, they might leave again for the same one.

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LIBRA Despite Jupiter being in retrograde, this can be one of your best months. But don’t try too hard to get along with everyone. Don’t let others have too much control over you or feel pressured. Do what’s best for you and the rest will follow. You might find an ex coming back into your life, or even old friends wanting to catch up with you.

SCORPIO Your focus is on love relationships; I feel that the both of you have something to learn from each other. There may be some power struggles and reevaluations of relationships this month. I do see money opportunities, but be careful to look before you leap into new situations.

SAGITTARIUS Watch your negativity this month because you might take it out on others. It could lead to a break-up. You might have had money problems lately, but I do see some improvement at this time. You can manifest your goals this month.

CAPRICORN I feel you need to work on getting out of your head because it’s causing more problems than it’s solving. You have good people in your life who want to help you. You might have gossiping neighbors, but it’s best to ignore them instead of feeding into their negative energy.

AQUARIUS There is this need for freedom or doing your own thing right now. But try to put yourself in the other person’s shoes. Try not to jump into anything new; make sure to do your research before you jump. Whatever obstacles have been in your way will clear.

Daily, weekly and monthly video horoscopes available online at mariemoorehoroscopes.com or youtube.com/#/user/mrsmoreful

MARCH PUZZLES

ACROSS

1 West African gazelle that’s rather vocal (5) 4 Den of iniquity’s discovered when teenage gang member is hauled back in front of wise judge (9) 9 Sound the waterway with a circular vessel (4-5) 10 Unlike airbag, a rag has neither--to encircle (5) 11 Obviously being drunk, I may call taxi round (13) 14 Tense fellows taking Ecstasy and grass (4) 15 Unfortunately, skinhead at heart bore race hatred (10) 18 Watering hole? (10) 19 God of love – and discord (4) 21 Ordered to resit maths exam, primarily in Fermat and Pythagoras? (13) 24 Cockney Scotsman belonging to a US sect (5) 25 Soldier gets issue, we hear, of woollen fabric (9) 27 Expresses willingness to keep goal – for the prison team? (9) 28 Comb-like swimming organ – a number can be found in fringes of coelenterate (5)

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1 Will’s merchant gives brandy to a couple of soldiers perhaps (10) 2 Ring about oven from Perth (3) 3 Try your speed against mine – for a bunch of flowers (6) 4 Straw-plait that’s brown and durable (9) 5 Acid that causes disease in cattle, chiefly (5) 6 A cross I shall have to bear: not to be ultimately savoury of armpit (8) 7 Salts from Iceland love greenish-blue fish (11) 8 John captures black wolf (4) 12 At last detain Fagin, crafty robber, and you have the right to fine him (11) 13 Writer is wise to miss European varnishing-day (10) 16 Shows more ingenuity and stings more than one’s competitors? (9) 17 Lovesick shepherd disturbed hornets, bringing in the last of sheep (8) 20 13 letters written by one Conservative? That shows some sort of energy (6) 22 Broad connecting ridge that occupies some geographers (5) 23 Moor was ruined by him blowing away half the capital (4) 26 Thyme’s regularly found in area of pasture (3)

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Local Scribe | By Pat Domenico and what should go. The shark has been a signpost for generations of children, residents, and tourists. I believe we should preserve these landmarks and experiences that make this town uniquely Cocoa Beach.

The Beachwave Beachware store is located at 185 W. Cocoa Beach Cswy in Cocoa Beach. For more information call (321) 783-1848 or visit their Facebook page.

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Locals Only: Disney Edition | By Josh Thompson

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

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to see a parade or one of the spontaneous shows that pop up around the park. Just be sure to get your FastPass+. This will guarantee that you ride the three attractions of your choice, at the times you choose, with little waiting.

Enjoy every moment of magic while you’re there. Then, treasure the quick drive back home. Charge your Sunpass. Take the toll

roads, and you’ll be in Brevard before you know it. Just one of the many benefits of being a beachside resident.

Josh Thompson is a licensed Real Estate Broker and Realtor with Congress Real Estate. You can contact Josh at 321-205-3387 or email Josh@ CongressHomes.com for all your housing needs.

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is to bring positive vibes whenever and wherever they play. Mike was quick to say he doesn’t think of himself as a musician, and he declares proudly, “I’m an artist!”

He got a quick laugh from his bandmates, but he’s serious. The band does consists of real artists and musicians. Anyone who listens to the beats and grooves dropped by Funkle will agree.

If you need feel-good-vibes for your next music fest, block party or grand opening,

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Funkle Fester is on call. They want you to know that they’re ready to groove and they’re all about the funk.

Funkle Fester will be performing at the Brewmasters Invitational Beer Festival on March 4 from 3:30pm-6pm and Murdock’s on St. Patrick’s Day from 7pm-11pm. For more information visit their website at funklefester.com.

CRAFT BEER

What's on Tap

by Ronnie Chabot Carroll Distributing Company Craft Brand Manager

Here are some great beers to keep an eye out for

CRAFT BREWS

CREAM

SODA Shock Top Ruby Fresh Honey Robber

Anheuser-Busch InBev Style: Fruit Wheat Beer St. Louis, Missouri

Blue Point Brewery Style: Cream Ale Patchogue, New York

Best Damn Cream Soda Anheuser-Busch InBev Style: Hard Soda St. Louis, Missouri

PALATE WRECKER

Palate Wrecker

Green Flash Brewing Style: Imperial IPA San Diego, California

Goin Coastal

SweetWater Brewing Style: Pineapple IPA Atlanta, Georgia

Sour Monkey

Victory Brewing Company Style: Sour Belgium Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Till next month, Cheers Ronnie Chabot Craft Brand Manager M A R 2 0 17

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INQUIRE of

Juliet

By Juliet Pomodoro

Dear Juliet,

I am a young woman, in love with an older man. Much older, Juliet. Like, he experienced a set of wars before I was born. The difference in our ages is greater than the number of years I’ve been alive. When we go out in public, people think I’m his caretaker! That is, until we start snogging in his wheelchair. Everyone thinks I’m after his money, but really I’m only after his heart. What can we say to those who doubt our bond?

-May-December in Pompano Beach Dear May, The naysayers don’t mean a thing, babydoll.

You just focus on your man and make his golden years a thing of envy for the other folks at the retirement center.

Love, Juliet

Dear Juliet,

When did it become so wrong to compliment a lady on the street? I love to sit outside and watch pretty girls walk by and tell them how much I love them! My friend told me I’m an old creep, which one of us is right?

-Wants a Holler Back Girl in Bradenton Dear Wants, I’m a mover and a shaker. Every day, I have places to go, deadlines to meet, and lovers to advise. As I’m hustling from place to place, the last thing I need is a string of unwelcome comments from the peanut gallery. Your friend is right, one hundred percent.

Love, Juliet

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everything a guy could want. Regardless of whether he’s into me, I need to know what he thinks of the male species. How do I get down to brass tacks with him?

-Hesitant in Boynton Beach Dearest Hesitant, It sounds like you are anything but hesitant.

The issue here is not your amore’s orientation, but the fact that you work together. In today’s age of social media, we can find out anything we want about someone at the click of a button or the swipe of a screen. What you need to decide is if you want to bring your dating life to the conference room.

Love, Juliet

Dear Juliet,

I am an up-and-coming performer. I’ve worked very hard to build up my brand, keep myself in shape, and network. Part of my persona involves being a lonely outsider. I think this adds to the mystery of the character I am fleshing out. The problem is that I have a happy family background and a loving girlfriend. How do I explain to them that I have to act like they don’t exist?

-Living in a Gilded Cage in Miami Dear Gilded, I think you need to separate your private and public lives. If you are indeed playing a character, then that’s all that ever has to be. The problem will arise when you blur the lines between your persona and your person. Be careful how you treat your loved ones, Gilded. For if you reject or disrespect them, you may find that your lonely persona will become more real than you intended.

Love, Juliet

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