Cocoa Beach Life

Cocoa Beach Mixed Use Forum Luncheon Oct 27

2011-10-12T16:00:00.001-04:00

Cocoa Beach stormwater meeting

2011-08-12T17:29:00.000-04:00

“When it Rains…It Drains” Presentations Scheduled at County Libraries BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- Several "When it Rains... It Drains" presentations on how water quality is affected by people and stormwater runoff will be held at libraries across Brevard County over the next month and a half. Elizabeth Melvin of the Brevard County Natural Resources

2011 AIR SHOW COMING TO COCOA BEACH

2011-08-12T17:26:00.002-04:00

2011 AIR SHOW COMING TO COCOA BEACH ~ NOVEMBER 5-6 Jared Hickson, Maintenance Worker~Public Works Department, is seen here installing banners for the 2011 Air Show in downtown Cocoa Beach. "Show Center" for this year's event will be at Lori Wilson Park.

Mosquito info

2011-08-12T17:24:00.002-04:00

MOSQUITO CONTROL INFORMATION FOR COCOA BEACH You may have experienced the influx of mosquitoes in/around Cocoa Beach lately and have wondered "Who is in charge of mosquito control in Cocoa Beach and what number can I call to find out what's going on?" Even though mosquito helicopters actually "sprayed" for mosquitoes last night throughout the Cocoa Beach area, here is some

Astronaut Parade!

2011-05-04T11:22:00.001-04:00

Saturday's "Astronaut Parade" in Cocoa Beach to Feature Eleven Astronaut and Local Dignitaries The City of Cocoa Beach will play host to an "Astronaut Corvette Parade" on Saturday, May 7th at 9:34am to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the first American in space and at the exact time when Alan B. Shepard "blasted off" into space aboard his Freedom 7 capsule. The parade

Gala - Luck o' the Irish

2011-02-23T16:11:00.002-05:00

Free Movie in the Park Saturday Feb 12 6pm

2011-02-09T15:42:00.000-05:00

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Star Wars the Musical performed by Cocoa Beach High School Theatre department

2011-02-09T15:35:00.000-05:00

Cocoa Beach Jr. / Sr. High Set to Perform Star Wars: the Musical Cocoa Beach Jr. / Sr. High School Theatre Department is proud to announce the upcoming original production of Star Wars: the Musical. The script is entirely original, with the plot focusing on the events of Episode IV, A New Hope, of the Star Wars Saga, with parodies

News and Views City of Cocoa Beach

2011-02-07T16:26:00.000-05:00

Hot Night in the City Feb 25th

2011-02-07T16:21:00.002-05:00

"PUTT-PUTT GOLF TOURNAMENT" ON APRIL 8

2011-02-07T16:19:00.002-05:00

COCOA BEACH KIWANIS CLUB TO SPONSOR "PUTT-PUTT GOLF TOURNAMENT" ON APRIL 8, 2011 @ FUNNTASIA TO BENEFIT COCOA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR GRADUATES... On Friday, April 8th, 2011, the Cocoa Beach Kiwanis club will be having a Putt-Putt Golf Tournament at Funntasia located at 6355 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL

AQUIFER STORAGE & RECOVERY (ASR) TEST WELL Meeting

2011-02-07T16:17:00.002-05:00

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 10:00AM, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 (CITYCOMMISSION ROOM) ON A PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT AN AQUIFER STORAGE & RECOVERY (ASR) TEST WELL AT THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPOUND ON TOM WARRINER BOULEVARD IN COCOA BEACH (Aerial Photo and Diagram of Proposed ASR Test Well on Tom Warriner Blvd) The City of Cocoa Beach is proposing to construct a test Aquifer Storage and

Cocoa Beach City News Subscriber List - have you signed up yet?

2011-02-07T16:15:00.002-05:00

CBNN SUBSCRIBER LIST HITS "1,300" MARK That's right, the number of Cocoa Beach Network News (CBNN) subscribers has reached the 1,300 mark and is still growing! The CBNN program originated from a one-person Public Information Office in City Hall and started with its first e-mail notice on June 8, 2009. Since that time, the CBNN is now received by more than 1,300 subscribers in Cocoa Beach

2010 COCOA BEACH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY DECORATION CONTEST WINNERS

2010-12-20T14:36:00.000-05:00

2010COCOA BEACH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYDECORATION CONTEST WINNERS(Cape Canaveral Hospital Added as Honorable Mention) The City of Cocoa Beach and the Cocoa Beach Garden Club have announced the winners of the Annual Christmas Holiday Decoration Contest. Check out the addresses below and take a few minutes during the next few evenings to go "see all the lights". Awards will be

Winter Concerts by the Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High

2010-12-06T11:42:00.002-05:00

There are 3 Winter Concerts by the Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School students at the Performing Arts Center on Minutemen Cswy.This is located next to the Cocoa Beach High School.Admission for each is $5.00 and time for each is 7:00 pm Tuesday December 7 - Chorus Wednesday December 8 - Band Thursday December 9 - Steel Drum It may help you get even more into the Holiday Spirit while

OCEAN BEACH BOULEVARD update

2010-11-30T14:32:00.000-05:00

OCEAN BEACH BOULEVARD MILLING AND FINAL PAVING OPERATIONS SET FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 6TH(Check out progress pictures below)This picture was taken a number of months ago during an intermediate phase of improving Ocean Beach Boulevard. The below picture (taken by Cocoa Beach Project Manager/CAD Operator Rob Strong on November 30, 2010) shows marked progress as the final stages are close at hand.

2010 Cocoa Beach Annual Christmas Holiday Decoration Contest

2010-11-30T13:54:00.001-05:00

December 14th and December 15th (SEE DETAILS BELOW) The City of Cocoa Beach and the Cocoa Beach Garden Club announce it's time to show your holiday spirit for the annual Christmas holiday decor contest! Categories for judging are: Best Traditional Home Best Florida Style Home Best Condo Best Business Best Neighborhood. Plaques will be awarded by the City for 1st place in each

SPACE COAST ART FESTIVAL

2010-11-24T12:22:00.000-05:00

SPACE COAST ART FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKENDSATURDAY (NOV 27th) and SUNDAY (NOV 28th)DOWNTOWN COCOA BEACH ADJACENT TO CITY HALLALONG MINUTEMEN CAUSEWAY AND BREVARD AVENUE New this year will be the addition of a "TV-Sports Viewing Tent" wherein event participants can watch and cheer on their favorite sports/football teams. The tent will be located in the parking lot area, just west of

Cocoa Beach Volunteer Resident Historians

2010-11-18T11:00:00.000-05:00

The Cocoa Beach Volunteer Resident Historians (a group of volunteer-citizens under the direction of the City Clerk's Office) have been engaged in creating the City's first "Historical Calendar for 2011". The two-sided, 14-page limited edition calendar will be available for purchase ($12) at the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival and/or through the City Clerk's Office thereafter

Dedication Ceremony for Kelly Slater

2010-11-17T15:46:00.001-05:00

In a 1:00pm dedication ceremony today, Kelly Slater was honored by a proclamation from Mayor Beeler and the Cocoa Beach City Commissioners declaring November 17, 2010 as "Kelly Slater Day". Shown below are pictures from today's ceremony. In conjunction with the dedication, a life-like sculpture of Kelly Slater was unveiled that also celebrated Kelly's 10th World Surfing Championship.

KELLY SLATER SCULPTURE

2010-11-10T15:15:00.000-05:00

CITY WORKERS HELP INSTALL KELLY SLATER SCULPTUREAT TRIANGLE PARK IN COCOA BEACHCocoa Beach Public Works personnel assisted in the installation of the "larger-than-life"Kelly Slater sculpture at Triangle Park earlier this week. The 1,000 pound bronzed likeness was sculpted by artist-sculptor Natasha Drazich in a process that took over two year to complete. Kelly Slater is a Cocoa Beach native

USAF THUNDERBIRDS ARRIVE AT COCOA BEACH PIER

2010-10-26T17:07:00.000-04:00

USAF THUNDERBIRDS ARRIVE AT COCOA BEACH PIER TO SIGNALOPENING OF "AIR FORCE WEEK-2010" IN COCOA BEACHThis afternoon at approximately 3:30pm, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird arrived in Cocoa Beach to signal the opening of "Air Force Week-2010 in Cocoa Beach". Four of the F-16 Fighting Falcon jets made an appearance along the Cocoa Beach shoreline

US AIR FORCE "THUNDERBIRDS"

2010-10-26T14:07:00.001-04:00

US AIR FORCE "THUNDERBIRDS" SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE OVER COCOA BEACH THIS AFTERNOON AROUND 3:30PM IN VICINITY OF THE COCOA BEACH PIER"AIR FORCE WEEK-2010" KICKS OFF TODAY AT THE PIERAT 4:30PM In addition to today's arrival "fly over", the Air Force Thunderbird precission flying team will begin a "full practice run" along the beachfront areas

Filming at KSC transforms Brevard businesses

2010-10-08T17:41:00.002-04:00

'Transformers 3' film work having $2M impact on area economy BY DAVE BERMAN • FLORIDA TODAY • October 8, 2010Previous Page Billy Graham says he got an unexpected visit to his Cape Canaveral Italian restaurant last week that resulted in a mini-business boom. The visitor was a representative of the film "Transformers 3," asking Graham if he could handle catering for a large crowd.Thanks

Ice Cream Social Cocoa Beach's 85th Anniversary

2010-10-04T16:51:00.001-04:00

ICE CREAM SOCIAL CELEBRATING COCOA BEACH'S 85TH YEARBEING HELD ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24TH(RSVP NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 18TH)

BOAT LEFT BEHIND ON MINUTEMEN CAUSEWAY

2010-09-28T13:34:00.000-04:00

BOAT LEFT BEHIND ON MINUTEMEN CAUSEWAY AS POLICE CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATEApparently, the owner of this boat did not notice that if fell off his/her trailer while heading eastward along Minutemen Causeway next to City Hall this afternoon around 3:15PM. Cocoa Beach Police were on the scene but have yet to locate the boat's owner. A tow-truck was dispatched and the boat was removed from the

"POLITICAL FORUM" AT THE COCOA BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2,

2010-09-27T10:43:00.000-04:00

COCOA BEACH VOTER-INFORMATION SERIES #3THE COCOA BEACH CITIZENS ACTION COMMITTEE WILL BE HOSTING A "POLITICAL FORUM" AT THE COCOA BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY ONSATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010 STARTING AT 10:00AMTHE PUBLIC IS INVITEDThe planned agenda will include the below candidates who are running forCocoa Beach City Commissioner Seat #5[from left to right]Don John (incumbent)Dave NetterstromMary NailIn

Cocoa Beach Surf Festival

2010-09-03T17:46:00.001-04:00

Surfing festival gears up in Cocoa Beach By Margaret Kavanagh,

2010 COCOA BEACH COMMUNITY FIREWORKS

2010-06-17T10:40:00.000-04:00

2010 COCOA BEACH COMMUNITY FIREWORKS SHOW SET FOR JULY 4th at Alan Shepard Park This year's event is scheduled to take place at Alan Shepard Park located at the eastern end of US Highway 520 in Cocoa Beach. Fireworks will be launched from an off-shore anchored barge on Sunday, July 4th after dark. In case of bad weather, the

FREEDOM 7 SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERS FREE "HURRICANE SEASON PREP" CLASS

2010-05-11T12:34:00.001-04:00

Be Red Cross ReadyGet a Kit. Make a Plan. Be InformedPlease call the Freedom 7 Senior Community Center at 783-9505 to RSVP for this one-hour, free seminar on "Hurricane Season Preparation" on Wednesday, May 19th from 11:00am to Noon. Free coffee will be provided and everyone is welcome to attend. Please call ahead so the center can arrange enough seating for this event.The Freedom 7 Senior

Fiesta Brevard 2010 !

2010-04-23T08:27:00.003-04:00

Organizers of the 6th Annual Fiesta Brevard fundraiser are seeking individuals, groups and restaurants to participate in the salsa competition, to compete with one another to determine who has Brevard's Best Salsa.Learn more ...New for 2010! Offsite parking with transportation by Travelynx!We're pleased to announce that this year Fiesta Brevard Attendees will be able to park at one of three sites

Neighbor to Neighbor Program

2010-04-22T15:11:00.000-04:00

Cocoa Beach Neighbor2Neighbor Project More than 70 Cocoa Beach community volunteers have joined in a grassroots effort to lend a hand to neighbors in need. Cocoa Beach Neighbor 2 Neighbor initiative is part of the Save our Neighborhoods group recently formed to investigate options for

INAUGURAL SURF COAST TRIFECTA EVENT ~ SUNDAY, APRIL 18TH

2010-04-16T12:29:00.003-04:00

RON JON TRIATHLON COCOA BEACH TO KICK OFF SURF COAST TRIFECTA ON APRIL 18 AIR FORCE RESERVE SIGNS ON AS TITLE SPONSOR OF SURF COAST TRIFECTA SERIES The Inaugural Surf Coast Trifecta, a three event multi-sport series, kicks off on Sunday, April 18 with the first ever Ron Jon Triathlon Cocoa Beach. The sprint distance triathlon is expected to draw 350

42nd Pelican Home Tour Cocoa Beach

2010-03-19T18:54:00.002-04:00

COCOA BEACH WOMAN'S CLUB HOSTS42nd ANNUAL PELICAN HOME TOURTOMORROW (SATURDAY) MARCH 20, 2010 (10AM - 3PM) Cocoa Beach Woman's Club will host the 42nd Annual Pelican Home Tour on Saturday, March 20 from 10:00am to 3:00 pm. There are four homes included in the tour, and door prizes will be awarded. This is a major fundraiser for the Woman's Club, with all proceeds helping to

"COCOA BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL"

2010-03-01T11:16:00.000-05:00

LORI WILSON PARK TO BE CLOSED ON MARCH 13th for "COCOA BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL"Cocoa Beach ~ Lori Wilson Park will be closed on Saturday, March 13th to make room for the upcoming "Cocoa Beach Wine & Food Festival". The featured entertainment will be the ever-popular band-group "Three Dog Night". Numerous local area restaurants will be

COCOA BEACH "TOWN HALL MEETING"

2010-03-01T11:00:00.001-05:00

TUESDAY NIGHT - MARCH 2nd - @ 6:00PMCocoa Beach Country ClubMayor Skip Beeler will present a briefing on the"STATE OF THE CITY"Free refreshments will be availableCome out and meet the Mayor and City Commissionersand the Key City Staff DirectorsAsk questions, be informed, get involved!

Sunset on the Banana River

2010-02-21T21:19:00.002-05:00

Sunset on the Banana River in Cocoa Beach on Valentines Day

Swim Training for Adults at the Cocoa Beach Country Club Pool

2010-01-22T16:51:00.001-05:00

SWIM TRAINING FOR ADULTS ~ COCOA BEACH AQUATIC CENTER

Chuck Nelson to Host "Open House" at Cocoa Beach Public Library on January 22nd

2010-01-22T16:43:00.000-05:00

Brevard County Commissioner Chuck Nelson to Host "Open House" at Cocoa Beach Public Library on January 22ndBrevard County Commissioner Chuck Nelson, who represents District 2, will host an "Open House" on Friday, January 22nd from10:00am to Noon at the Cocoa Beach Public Librarylocated at 550 North Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach.District 2 includes Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island, Port Canaveral,

Michael Greger, MD Cocoa Beach Library Jan, 30 Free Seminar

2010-01-22T16:40:00.001-05:00

Healthy Planet of Brevard PresentsMichael Greger, MDTopic: “The Latest in Clinical Nutrition from 2009”Back by popular demand from Washington, DC. Dr. Greger will be reporting on the latest in clinical nutrition from 2009.Covering about 80 topics, Dr. Greger will include discussion on:· The #1 Cancer Fighting Vegetable· How Can we best Prevent and Treat Diabetes?· Is Salt O.K

Hot Nights in the City Event at Cocoa Beach Country Club Feb 19

2010-01-22T16:38:00.004-05:00

FREEDOM 7 SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTING THE 4TH ANNUAL"HOT NIGHTS IN THE CITY" EVENT AT COCOA BEACH COUNTRY CLUBFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010

2009 COCOA BEACH HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST WINNERS!

2009-12-22T17:18:00.001-05:00

2009 COCOA BEACH HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST WINNERS!Representatives from the Cocoa Beach Garden Club have selected this year's winners of the Cocoa Beach Holiday Lighting Contest. Here is an address listing of the winners, so it's not too late for you to check 'em all out before Christmas.The winners will be recognized at the January 7th Commission meeting.The Winners, Runner Ups, Honorable

Cocoa Beach Events Saturday Oct 24

2009-10-18T09:26:00.003-04:00

October 24, 2009 - Saturday Starting at 9:00am.....RUMMAGE SALE Fundraiser for FREEDOM 7 SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER When: 9:00AM—1:00PM (No Early Birds, Please) Saturday, October 24, 2009Where: Auditorium of Cocoa Beach Country Club5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach 32931321-783-9505Admission as a shopper .. is FREEWho: Everyone is invited – event

Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High wins Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award

2009-09-16T08:11:00.001-04:00

Two Brevard schools win national awards. Schools will be honored in Washington, D.C.BY MEGAN DOWNS • FLORIDA TODAY • September 16, 2009 Two Brevard schools were named 2009 Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence on Tuesday, the top national award for quality education.Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High and Ralph M. Williams Elementary in Viera received the accolade after finishing in the top 10 percentile on the

Sunsets on the Banana River in Cocoa Beach

2009-09-02T18:02:00.003-04:00

I put together a photo show of sunset photos with relaxing music.

A Day on Cocoa Beach watching the Surf (and Surfers)

2009-08-30T09:25:00.001-04:00

Cocoa Beach Brewing Company

2009-08-05T11:18:00.004-04:00

I went there the other night. Great beer and great location!Chris is a very friendly and knowledgeable owner. Check it out, you will be glad you did!http://cocoabeachbrewingcompany.com/

Cool pre-launch photo NASA

2009-08-05T11:14:00.001-04:00

Rollout to Pad August 4, 2009

T.F. Onion Cafe Deli

2009-08-05T10:59:00.003-04:00

I love these guys, Cocoa Beach is lucky to have the Mannion's here in our town!click here for article:T.F. Onion Cafe Deli

COCOA BEACH "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT" EVENT

2009-08-04T07:29:00.004-04:00

COCOA BEACH "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT" EVENT THIS TUESDAY EVENING (5PM - 8PM) - AUGUST 4TH, 2009 BEHIND CITY HALL"FREE FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT"

Back in Cocoa Beach

2009-07-27T09:00:00.009-04:00

I am finally back in Cocoa Beach! I have been in Falls Church, VA helping my mom pack up our home of 46 years. Mom now lives in Cocoa Beach too.She has traded a view of "Lake Barcroft" for a view of the "Banana River". She left a large home and yard and is now in a condo but a spacious one. She received a contract on the VA home in 2 days!We just found out a very large oak tree fell down in the

Brassy's 30th reunion party Saturday in Cocoa Beach

2009-05-20T17:13:00.003-04:00

BY PAM HARBAUGH • FLORIDA TODAY • May 15, 2009 Brassy's.If you recognize that name, you'll probably want to know about the old Cocoa Beach nightclub's 30th reunion party running 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront.Lite Rock 99.3's Michael W. Lowe and former Rock 100 WDIZ radio host Mick Dolan will be the masters of ceremony."The club was such an institution," Lowe said of

Cocoa Beach Park

2009-05-17T19:37:00.010-04:00

For anyone wondering why I have not been seen jogging down Minuteman Causeway lately -- I would like to show you where I run these days! This park is a block away from my house. It is a gem, with trees, pond, flowers and grass.

Rocket's Red Glare - NASA Launch

2009-05-11T21:08:00.005-04:00

This NASA launch photo was taken from my front yard in Cocoa Beach on May 11, 2009 just after 2:00 pm . Photo by Claudia Davis.(Click on photo for larger version)

Dreams Come True

2009-05-11T10:32:00.002-04:00

For years I visualized my mother moving to Cocoa Beach to be near me. I visualized her living in a condo, facing the river, in a westerly direction. I visualized her watching beautiful sunsets every day.This week she visited me and she looked at properties for sale on both sides of the island. She picked the condo facing west, on the river with gorgeous sunsets!Happy Sunsets (and Sunrises) to all

Cocoa Beach Air Show October 3-4, 2009

2009-04-12T11:06:00.003-04:00

Cocoa Beach Air Show Coming October 3-4, 2009Cocoa Beach, FL, April 12, 2009 --(PR.com)-- With the final memorandum of understanding recently signed by Cocoa Beach Mayor Skip Beeler, the inaugural Cocoa Beach Air Show came one step closer to reality.“Planning has shifted into afterburner,” said Bryan Lilley, president of the Cocoa Beach Air Show. “The stage is now set for the final push to our

41st Annual Pelican Home Tour Cocoa Beach & Cape Canaveral

2009-03-16T09:52:00.002-04:00

41st Annual Pelican Home TourSponsored by the Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club FoundationWhen: Saturday, March 21, 2009Time: 10:00 AM until 3:00 PMTicket Cost: $15.00Ticket Purchase Locations:ANN LIA GIFT SHOP38 South Atlantic Ave.Cocoa Beach(By Bernard’s SURF Restaurant)SHOBHA’S BOUTIQUE 2031 N. Atlantic Ave.Cocoa Beach Banana River Square / Publix Shopping CtrTHE BATH COTTAGECocoa Village - 425 Brevard

Discovery Launch March 15

2009-03-16T09:48:00.003-04:00

Yesterday was an awesome day in Cocoa Beach. I rode my bike 6 miles, enjoyed the Hot Tub and then witnessed the thrilling Discovery Launch from my front yard!

Vegan Cooking Sponsored by Healthy Planet of Brevard Cocoa Beach Library

2009-03-06T09:37:00.004-05:00

An excellent Vegan Cooking Demonstration by Susie Fricker took place at Cocoa Beach Library on Feb. 21

Town Hall Education Meeting TODAY - please attend

2009-02-23T12:17:00.001-05:00

What: Town Hall Education MeetingWhere: King Center, Brevard Community College CampusWhen: The doors will open at 6:00 P.M. The meeting starts at 7:00 P.M.Details: If the auditorium is filled to capacity, an overflow seating section in the rotunda will be set up. In addition, an audio system will be set up outside allowing you to hear the dialogue. So bring your lawn chairs

Vegan Cooking Demo at Cocoa Beach Library

2009-02-18T21:42:00.003-05:00

The Healthy Planet of Brevard will have a free cooking demo and tasting presented by Susie Fricker at the Cocoa Beach Library on Saturday, February 21, at 2:00.In 1995 Susie decided to take her family on an amazing adventure...a change in diet to Vegetarian and eventually Vegan. Attendees will learn how to prepare delicious Vegan meals and get to taste the results. This class is in conjunction

Stimulus Package project - Cocoa Beach,FL

2009-02-18T15:19:00.004-05:00

Projects in Cocoa Beach, FloridaBelow are the "shovel-ready" projects for which this city has requested federal stimulus funding. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not.The total cost of all the projects submitted by Cocoa Beach is $42,688,000 Description / # of Jobs / Cost / Program

Cocoa Beach "Town Hall Meeting"

2009-02-18T15:11:00.003-05:00

TO ALL COCOA BEACH CITIZENSThe City of Cocoa Beach is hosting its annual "Town Hall Meeting"on Tuesday, March 3rd beginning at6:00PM in the City Commission Room.Citizens are encouraged to contact the Public Information Office by phone at (321) 868-3329 or by-mail at jstansfield@cityofcocoabeach.com to express their interest in specific topics that they would like City Commission members to

Sea Gulls on Cocoa Beach

2009-02-03T19:31:00.006-05:00

I took these photos on Cocoa Beach today Claudia Davis

Events at Cocoa Beach Library - February

2009-02-03T11:28:00.004-05:00

COCOA BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY550 N.Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931Phone: 321-868-1104 Ray Dickinson, DirectorFebruary 2009Physical Fitness ClassesPilates with Cory Huggins, Monday at 9:00 AM, through May 18. Cost is $5.00 per session. Pilates is a series of stretching and strengthening exercises, which integrate the whole body and mind, which can result in the benefits of strengthened and

Door Prizes and Silent Auction Items Needed

2009-01-21T13:34:00.006-05:00

The Cocoa Beach Woman's Club is seeking items to be used as door prizes or silent auction items for our fundraiser on February 28th, Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon. Proceeds from Woman's Club fundraisers go to scholarships and other charitable causes.Do you or someone you know, including business owners, have an item to donate? This may be an item you have acquired and not used or a business

Local Historian Ray Osborne to Speak

2009-01-21T11:45:00.004-05:00

Local Historian Ray Osborne to Speak at Brown Bag LunchCOCOA BEACH, FLRay Osborne, Director of the Local History Club, will be the featured speaker at the February 12, 2009 brown bag lunch at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach.Mr. Osborne will speak on the topic of Native Americans, early pioneers and the history of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse. All information will be highlighted with historic

Best of Cocoa Beach 1st week of January

2009-01-06T15:03:00.009-05:00

Below are recent Cocoa Beach experiences that I've had with my family and friends (and by myself too).Best Coffee, Bun JavaI finally checked out the new Coffee Shop near my house. It is in the shopping center at the corner of A1A and Cocoa Isles, in front of Suntrust and next to ACE hardware. They have great coffee and a nice lite food menu. I love the Vanilla frozen blended coffee drink with a

Holiday Transportation Schedule for Space Coast

2008-12-29T16:29:00.002-05:00

SPACE COAST AREA TRANSIT ANNOUNCES NEW YEAR'S SERVICE SCHEDULEThe Space Coast Area Transit announced the following changes to its fixed route bus service for the upcoming New Year's Day Holiday Period: ·Wednesday, December 31, 2008 – All fixed route bus service will operate on a regular weekday service schedule, with all routes ending at 6:00 p.m.·Thursday, January 1, 2009 – No fixed route bus

Video - 45th Annual Space Coast Art Festival Thanksgiving Weekend 2008

2008-12-04T16:11:00.004-05:00

I took a lot of photos and videos at the Art Festival this past weekend. Here is what I put together:

Christmas Boat Parade Cocoa Beach Dec 13 Saturday

2008-12-02T19:37:00.004-05:00

Breakfast with Santa Cocoa Beach Rec Center Dec 6 Saturday

2008-12-02T19:18:00.005-05:00

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ~ COCOA BEACH REC CENTER ~ SAT, DEC 6TH, 9-11AMWHY NOT LET SANTA MAKE BREAKFAST FOR THE KIDS THIS SATURDAY? THE COCOA BEACH REC CENTER IS HAVING A "BREAKFAST WITH SANTA" ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH FROM 9-11AM FOR CHILDREN AGES 10 AND UNDER. THE COST IS $7 WHICH INCLUDES A CHRISTMAS STOCKING, A PICTURE WITH SANTA, AND A PANCAKE BREAKFAST. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN

World Famous Vegan Body Builder Visits Cocoa Beach Dec 9 Tues Eve

2008-11-19T11:44:00.029-05:00

Presentation: “Thrive on a Plant-Based Diet - Whole-Food Nourishment for Whole-Body Health" By Vegan Body Builder, Robert CheekeFree AdmissionDec 9, 2008 7:00 pmCocoa Beach Library550 North Brevard AveCocoa Beach 32931As an athletic student, Robert ran Cross Country for Oregon State University and then picked up an interest in lifting weights and became a competitive Bodybuilder. Robert is now

45th SPACE COAST ART FESTIVAL SET FOR THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

2008-11-18T16:14:00.004-05:00

The 45th annual Space Coast Art Festival will be held over the Thanksgiving weekend on November 27-30 in downtown Cocoa Beach.The event will feature 235 artists displaying their "works of art" in nine separate categories. The weekend starts off with a 5K road race called the "Turkey Trot"on Thanksgiving morning at 7:30am from the Baliwick Mall (36 North Brevard Avenue) in Cocoa Beach.

Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch Video Nov. 14, 2008

2008-11-15T08:09:00.006-05:00

Space shuttle Endeavour launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 7:55 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2008. The lift off began a 15-day mission to outfit the International Space Station with equipment and supplies. The new gear will set the stage for doubling the station's crew to six from the current three.Click on link for liftoff video:http://anon.nasa-global.edgesuite.net/anon.nasa-global/ksc/ksc_111408

Cocoa Beach seniors celebrate 7th Football win

2008-11-15T07:45:00.003-05:00

Cocoa Beach seniors celebrate 7th winBY CARL KOTALA • FLORIDA TODAY • November 15, 2008The enormity of the moment hit Cocoa Beach High senior Cullen Brown when he heard the words of Minutemen coach Tony Piccalo just before the start of the second half."When our coach said these were the last two quarters of our high school career, it hit me," the tight end/defensive lineman said.The Minutemen may

Service Clubs in Cocoa Beach

2008-11-14T16:33:00.013-05:00

Cocoa Beach Optimist Club: Noon Mondays at Florida Seafood, 480 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway, 321-431-2210.Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach: Noon Thursdays at Bernard's Surf, 2 S. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, 321-799-1691.Rotary Club of Cocoa Beach: 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Cocoa Beach Holiday Inn, 321-799-3204. Elks Lodge Cocoa Beach, FL No. 2387175 N Brevard AveCocoa Beach FL 32931-2931 (321)783-

Turkey-Free Thanksgiving Nov. 22

2008-11-13T11:11:00.003-05:00

Healthy Planet of Brevard (HPoB) cordially invites you to a Turkey-Free ThanksgivingSaturday November 22, 2008Kiwanis Island Park Main Pavilion,Merritt Island,2 – 5 PMJoin HPoB, Brevard's own vegetarian organization, in honoring our blessings and the earth's bounty. We will provide the tofu turkey, stuffing, water and iced herbal tea. HPoB members are asked to bring a covered dish to share (no

Cocoa Beach HS Minutemen Retain Surfboard

2008-11-09T15:43:00.004-05:00

BY BRIAN McCALLUM • FLORIDA TODAY • November 8, 2008The (Cocoa Beach High School) Minutemen (football team) were playing their final district game of the season with a chance to finish third out of six teams, a notch above perennial playoff presence Astronaut. They were going for a fifth road win in five tries, a feat unmatched in the 44 years of the school. And it was the game with district

Turkey Free Thanksgiving Nov. 22, 2008

2008-11-07T11:36:00.002-05:00

Healthy Planet of Brevard (HPoB) cordially invites you to a Turkey-Free Thanksgiving Saturday November 22, 2008Kiwanis Island Park Main Pavilion, Merritt Island 2 – 5 PMJoin HPoB, Brevard's own vegetarian organization, in honoring our blessings and the earth's bounty. A $5 per adult donation is requested for non-members. Children are free. "This event is open to members and friends of Healthy

Blue Angels Air Show Kennedy Space Center

2008-11-07T06:27:00.004-05:00

FLORIDA TODAY • Nov. 6, 2008Been thinking about visiting the Kennedy Space Center? If so, this is the weekend to go. It's time for the second annual space and air show, featuring the Navy's Blue Angels, as well as other fabulous aircraft.The show will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m., Nov. 8, 2008 with buses departing from the KSC Visitor Complex starting at 10:30 a.m., with continuous service throughout

Free Movies in the Park Cocoa Beach 6 pm Sat Nov. 8, 2008

2008-11-05T14:48:00.005-05:00

Cocoa Beach Library November 2008 Events

2008-11-03T09:30:00.005-05:00

Scrapbooking with Dana Wilkens, Wednesday, November 5th at 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Make Christmas Cards and Gift Tags. Cost is $5.00. Register at the Sign-Up table.Flintlock Muskets, Women, and George’s Tactics in the Revolutionary War with Historian Dabney Davis, Monday, November 10th at 3:00 PM. Dabney Davis is the quintessential Southern gentleman, a wickedly funny storyteller with

Slater Invitational Surfing Competition, Nov. 7-9 at the Cocoa Beach Hilton.

2008-11-03T07:57:00.003-05:00

Story/Photos By Ingrid Matta and Kirsten / ASPSlater Invitation Coming Soon, Very Soon!By Ingrid Matta The talents of world class surfers in one-on-one seldom seen competition is the top feature of the Sean and Skippy (Stephen) Slater Invitational Surfing Competition, Nov. 7-9 at the Cocoa Beach Hilton. This rare event, along with skateboarding demonstrations, entertainment, and the chance to

NASA to assist company developing lunar lander

2008-11-03T07:52:00.002-05:00

NASA to assist company developing lunar landerThe Associated PressNovember 1, 2008COCOA BEACH - A private firm aiming to win a $30 million contest to send an unmanned, robotic rover to the moon will receive technical help from NASA under a deal reached this week with the U.S. space agency.NASA will provide design drawings, technical data and engineering support to Odyssey Moon Ventures, which is

Cocoa Beach Wine Tasting & Cigar Smoker

2008-10-31T07:52:00.004-04:00

Date:Nov 12, 2008 (Wed)Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCost: $10Place: ABC Fine Wine and Spirits (123)555 N Orlando AveCocoa Beach, FL 32931Phone: 321-783-7260View Map

Annual Carnival Glass Convention Jan 21-24, 2009 in Cocoa Beach, FL

2008-10-30T07:53:00.004-04:00

The Sunshine State Carnival Glass Association will host its annual Carnival Cruise Convention on Jan 21-24, 2009 at the Holiday Inn-Cocoa Beach Oceanside Resort, 1300 N. Atlantic Avenue, in Cocoa Beach, Florida.Some of the highlights include a 5-hour cruise with a free buffet and Las Vegas style entertainment; a seminar by John & Loretta Nielsen; the Sunshine Club auction by the Wroda team and

Vote for Cocoa Beach HS Band! Battle of the Bands

2008-10-21T10:17:00.003-04:00

Our own Cocoa Beach HS Marching Band is in the “Battle of the Bands” on WFTV.Cocoa Beach HS Band is competing with Eustis HS Band.We need your vote! Follow the voting link below and please vote for the Cocoa Beach Band.Vote here: http://www.wftv.com/surveyresults/17727571/index.html?taf=orlcWatch bands perform here:Cocoa Beachhttp://www.wftv.com/video/17727541/index.htmlEustishttp://www.wftv.com

Art Show in Cocoa Beach Friday Oct 24

2008-10-16T07:30:00.006-04:00

Sheri Stewart, ArtistJuice & Java Cafe6 - 11 pm

Cocoa Beach Spring Break Police Report

2008-10-14T19:11:00.006-04:00

Interesting, upbeat report of Cocoa Beach Spring Break by our wonderful Chief of Police, Bryan Holmes.

NASA Advisory Council Meeting in Cocoa Beach

2008-10-11T07:06:00.003-04:00

NASA Advisory Council Meeting in Cocoa Beach - Oct 16WHAT: The NASA Advisory Council (NAC) public meetingWHERE: The Hilton Cocoa Beach in the Sea Oats roomWHEN: 8am - 3:45pm on Thursday October 16, 2008**Business attire is requested**ABOUT: The NAC provides the NASA Administrator with counsel and advice on programs and issues of importance to the Agency. The Council consists of six committees,

Cocoa Beach Clean Up

2008-10-11T06:47:00.003-04:00

BY ALISON DIANA • FOR FLORIDA TODAY • October 10, 2008Every year, hundreds of individuals head to Cocoa Beach to participate in the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup day. And each year, battalion members from the Junior ROTC program at Cocoa High and Merritt Island High are among those volunteering their time to pick up what humans left behind.“Everybody’s motivated,” said

Cocoa Beach's Kelly Slater rings up ninth title

2008-10-05T10:00:00.003-04:00

BY HILLARD GROSSMAN • FLORIDA TODAY • October 4, 2008Kelly Slater wrapped up his ninth world championship in Mundaka, Spain, clinching the title there for the second time in three years with 21/2 months -- and three contest results -- remaining in the season. This year, he posted five wins in the first eight events, the best opening stretch in history."I think I'm a better surfer than I have ever

Naval Academy Honors Funeral

2008-10-03T21:21:00.002-04:00

Hi all,I have been away for over a month. I was very busy helping my mom plan my fathers funeral in Annapolis. It was a sad but beautiful ceremony. Full military honors. I set up a memorial video site for my father if you would like to see it: http://www.youtube.com/jamesocobbThe service was at the Navy Chapel and his gravesite is on the Naval Academy. Here is a clip from the gravesite service:

Paws at Cocoa Beach Pier today benefits Humane Society

2008-09-21T05:30:00.000-04:00

Paws at Pier today benefits Humane SocietyFLORIDA TODAY • September 20, 2008COCOA BEACH -- The seventh annual Paws at the Pier event will be held today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cocoa Beach Pier.Tickets, available at the Pier, are $15 at the door for adults; $8 for children; and ages 6 and younger, free. Paws at the Pier helps raise money for the thousands of abandoned pets that end up at the

Cocoa Beach Offers Residents Free Sandbags

2008-09-08T12:12:00.001-04:00

FLORIDA TODAY • September 8, 2008COCOA BEACH — Sand and sandbags are available free of charge for residents and businesses within the city limits of Cocoa Beach, beginning today.Sand and bags will be available for pick up at the Cocoa Beach Public Works Compound located at 1600 Minutemen Causeway, located on left after passing Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School and before reaching Tom Warriner

Cocoa Beach Events Sept 5 thru Sept 9 2008

2008-09-05T16:08:00.002-04:00

Fri Sep 5, 2008 : 10:00 AMCocoa Beach Thousand Islands tourSouth Banana River Marina, 1357 S. Banana River Drive, Merritt Island, FL, 32952Fri Sep 5, 2008 : 8:30 AMRon TeixeiraHeidi's Jazz Club, 7 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach, FLFri Sep 5, 2008 : 5:00 PMTu Tu Time toddler music and movement classesCocoa Beach Recreational Center, 321 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, FLFri Sep 5, 2008 : 9:00 PMKaraokeThe

Brevard Zoo - located minutes from Cocoa Beach

2008-07-17T08:02:00.003-04:00

Check out some footage I took on my visit to Brevard Zoo located in Melbourne, Fl:

Cocoa Beach Event Highlights Turtle Safety

2008-07-15T07:27:00.004-04:00

Event highlights turtle safetyHatching time about to beginBY REBECCA BASU • FLORIDA TODAY • July 13, 2008COCOA BEACH -- The sea turtle season began in March when thousands of females nested along Brevard's coastline. Now, the hatching is about to begin.Brevard County Natural Resources and environmental groups hosted an event Saturday to remind people of that fact and how they could help make the

Vegan Monthly Potluck Sunday July 13, 2008

2008-07-12T22:49:00.002-04:00

July Vegan PotluckSun 5:30 PMLocationHolmes Regional Medical Center Auditorium1350 S Hickory StMelbourne, FL 32935July's Vegan Potluck is scheduled for Sunday the 13th (always on the second Sunday, same place and time, unless it falls on a holiday) in the Auditorium at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Entrance A on Hickory. The potlucks are sincerely such a pleasure and each one is