Your views: Letters to the editor Nov 20, 2009
District 4 Republican candidateBrevard County CommissionMelbourne. Form exit strategy for troops in Afghanistan. (Florida Today)
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Nov 20, 2009
(Melbourne) Florida Today, on mortgage fraud in Florida. The Sunshine State has been just that for con artists who exploit tax financial regulation and oversight of the mortgage business. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
5 area teams start anew in postseason Nov 20, 2009
If NSB can maintain its focus and continue to play at a high level, it stands a great chance of advancing to the second round, where the Barracudas would face the Fort Pierce Central-Melbourne Palm Bay winner ... Warner is on a collision course for a rematch with Melbourne Florida Air next week. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Lynn Edward Weaver: We should recycle nations used nuclear fuel, instead of wasting it Nov 20, 2009
Lynn Edward Weaver is president emeritus of the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne. Related Stories. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
BSO takes 'Musical Journey' Nov 20, 2009
The concert begins at 8 p.m. Saturday at the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne ... Christopher Confessore, right, Brevard Symphony Orchestra's conductor and music director, will lead the group in concert Saturday at the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne ... The final concert of the Central Florida Winds' 2009 season (its 10th) begins at 3 p.m. Sunday at Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. (Florida Today)
Drive through a winter wonderland Nov 20, 2009
Lightfest opens Tuesday in Melbourne ... The festivities start Sunday with a 5K run sponsored by nearby Running Zone in Melbourne ... Today and Saturday, there will be a packet pick-up at the store, 3680-C N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. (Florida Today)
Artists create for crowds at ArtWorks in Melbourne Nov 20, 2009
Bob Schindler of Port St. Lucie checks out visitors to his booth of acrylic and metal leaf artwork during the 12th annual Artworks festival in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne. This year's festival will feature 95 booths exhibiting sculpture, photography, jewelry and more. (Florida Today)
Top volunteers honored Nov 20, 2009
Other finalists for Business of the Year were Ability Plus Therapy of Melbourne and the law firm of Nash, Moule and Kromash of Melbourne ... Other finalists for Citizen of the Year were Dr. Jenny Gessler, executive director of the Women's Center in Melbourne, and Anastacia Hawkins-Smith, executive director of the Cocoa Village Playhouse. (Florida Today)
Let the 'real' games begin Nov 20, 2009
For Cocoa and Melbourne Central Catholic, the momentum is more obvious ... Melbourne's momentum is somewhat clouded by its own barnburner, a 21-14 overtime victory over one-win Eau Gallie last week ... Melbourne (5-5), which plays at Santaluces, started 1-3 but won four of its last six games. (Florida Today)
Chef Q & A: Cheesecake maker serves up a sweet slice of life Nov 19, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Chef Q eesecake maker serves up a sweet slice of life. (Florida Today)
Your views: Political trench warfare (Nov. 19) Nov 19, 2009
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Toast of the Coast: Restaurant to help out 10 local charities Nov 19, 2009
Mail them to Nosh and Ganache, Attention: Top 10 for 2010, 1540 Highland Ave., Melbourne, FL 32935. Home on the free range. (Florida Today)
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Ailing Florida Tech dismisses Puerto Rico Mayaguez Nov 19, 2009
MELBOURNE Florida Tech women's coach John Reynolds would prefer his players stop acting like Jekyll and Hyde and more like a complete basketball team. Especially with a trip north to play Division I Jacksonville University at 7 p.m. Friday. (Florida Today)
Melbourne police hunt for robbery suspect Nov 19, 2009
Ron Bell, a spokesman for the Melbourne Police Department, said of the robbery suspect ... Byrd and his former wife, a local playwright, are well known in south Melbourne. (Florida Today)
Caregivers liable for actions of feral cats Nov 19, 2009
A Melbourne homeowner complained that feral cats from a nearby colony have created an overwhelming stench of urine and scat on her property. A Titusville resident complained that feral cats have invaded his garage. (Florida Today)
Volunteers are area's heartbeat Nov 19, 2009
Since 1998, the Master's Workshop has provided an after-school safe haven for children in a crime-riddled Melbourne neighborhood ... The Space Coast Early Intervention Center, a nonprofit preschool in Melbourne for children with and without special needs, also depends on volunteers. (Florida Today)
Physical Therapist Assistant Nov 19, 2009
Job Snapshot Location: Melbourne, FL 32901 ... Employee Type: Full-Time Industry: Healthcare - Health Services Manages Others: No Job Type: Health Care Nurse Professional Services Education: 4 Year Degree Experience: Not Specified Post Date: 11/2/2009 Contact Information Contact: Gretchen Nolte Phone: 954-790-9589 Ref ID: PTA Melbourne Fax: 800-611-7457 Description. (Florida Today)
Your views: Health care at stake (Nov. 18) Nov 18, 2009
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West Melbourne pulls plug on plan to provide council members with health coverage Nov 18, 2009
WEST MELBOURNE A plan to offer West Melbourne city council members health insurance coverage failed after several city leaders said voters should decide if the benefit should be offered. "In my view, until the voters can say, 'Yes this is something we should be offering to city council,' I can't see it as something we should do," Councilman Andy Jones said. (Florida Today)
'New Moon' frenzy begins midnight at theaters Nov 18, 2009
The Oaks in Melbourne and Rave at the Avenue in Viera expect several hundred people to don "Team Edward" or "Team Jacob" shirts, in reference to the Bella-Edward-Jacob love triangle in "New Moon," the second in the "Twilight" movie series based on the best-selling books by Stephenie Meyer. If you need to brush up on your vampire knowledge, you can watch "Twilight" at 9 p.m. at the Oaks, 1800 W. Hibiscus Blvd., ; Cobb Theatres, 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway, ; Cinema World, 4345 W. New Haven... (Florida Today)
No major injuries in rollover accident Nov 18, 2009
MELBOURNE No major injuries were reported in a rollover accident near New Haven and Dunbar avenue in about 3 p.m. Tuesday, Melbourne Fire Department said ... No major injuries were reported in a rollover accident near New Haven and Dunbar avenue in Melbourne about 3 p.m., the Melbourne Fire Department said ... (Melbourne Fire Department, for FLORIDA TODAY). (Florida Today)
Musician visits Brevard to perform, instruct Nov 18, 2009
Mark OConnor will perform Thursday and Friday at the Atlantic Music Center in Melbourne ... What: Mark O'Connor in concertWhen: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and FridayWhere: Atlantic Music Center, 25 S. Wickham Road, MelbourneCost: $65Call: 725-2221, seating limitedAlso: The Brevard Symphony Orchestra will perform O'Connor's "Strings and Threads" during it's Musical Journeys concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne. (Florida Today)
Famed zookeeper Hanna scheduled to speak Friday at Brevard Zoo Nov 18, 2009
Where: Nyami Nyami River Lodge at Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. Admission: $25; the 6 p.m. meet-and-greet with Hanna costs an extra $50. (Florida Today)
Homecoming in Brevard Nov 17, 2009
Melbourne High Sept. 26 ... Melbourne Central Catholic Nov. 14. (Florida Today)
Matt Reed: Crist flips position as race heats up Nov 17, 2009
"Rather than to pursue this destructive, divisive, outdated, and economically short-sighted and unsustainable policy, the Space Coast League of Cities Inc., supports a concept of leading our state and nation to cleaner alternative energy, preserving Florida's beaches and protecting Florida's tourism industry," says the resolution introduced by West Melbourne Councilwoman Stephany Eley. The county commission earlier voted to take no position on drilling. (Florida Today)
Melbourne High crew claims regatta title Nov 17, 2009
The Melbourne High crew team won a regatta for the first time in its history ... Melbourne finished first in the Junior Division with 151 points ... "This is a huge accomplishment and a great honor for our school and organization," Melbourne coach Matt Kaminski said. (Florida Today)
Florida Tech 2-0 after 'ugly' win Nov 17, 2009
MELBOURNE -- There's no beauty points in basketball, just ones on the scoreboard and Florida Tech's men can be thankful of that. Florida Tech (2-0) struggled mightily in Monday's second game of its season-opening Tip-Off Classic before finally holding off a game University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez squad, 105-88. (Florida Today)
Video church makes debut Nov 16, 2009
VIERA Each weekend, a fast-growing, high-tech Brevard County church televises religious services that are viewed by enough worshippers to populate Indialantic, Melbourne Beach and Patrick Air Force Base. Calvary Chapel Melbourne uses high-definition fiber-optic video streaming to reach 8,000 to 8,500 people per sermon, Senior Pastor Mark Balmer estimated ... The school is a 26-mile drive south of the Melbourne chapel. (Florida Today)
Tech men, women win openers Nov 16, 2009
MELBOURNE Justin Sedlak celebrated his return to the Florida Tech men's basketball lineup in style on Sunday, scoring 26 points to lead the Panthers to a 106-61 victory over the University Puerto Rico Rio Piedras in the season-opening Tip-Off Classic at the Clemente Center. Sedlak, a redshirt junior, missed all but three minutes of the 2008-2009 season with torn ligaments in his right ankle but is fully healthy and fully enjoying his playing time. (Florida Today)
Raging Bull's low profile belies his remarkable achievements Nov 16, 2009
He has stopped three former world champions in succession in the lighter weight divisions, a feat as difficult as winning three successive Melbourne Cups. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Students jump for heart cures Nov 16, 2009
MELBOURNE Fifth-grader Aaliyah Rhynes lifted one leg over her arm as she jumped roped and attempted to balance on the other foot ... Croton Elementary in Melbourne hosted its annual Jump Rope for Heart event Friday to raise money for the American Heart Association. (Florida Today)
Mind your manners: Cafe Wi-Fi isn't free Nov 16, 2009
At the House of Joe in Melbourne, store policy is that customers must make a purchase if they're going to use the Wi-Fi service. The owners of 00004000 the Sun Shoppe Caf in downtown Melbourne don't demand a purchase but it's a generally accepted principal that customers should at least get something to drink if they're going to tie up a table and peck away on a laptop ... Betty Bragg of Melbourne did away with home Internet service several months ago and now surfs the Web mostly at the House... (Florida Today)
Your views: Political blame game Nov 16, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Republicans fail to take responsibility. (Florida Today)
Best from Sunday Nov 16, 2009
MELBOURNE, Australia - Tiger Woods lost his three-shot advantage in six holes Saturday in the Australian Masters. By the end of the day, he was happy to simply be tied for the lead with Greg Chalmers and James Nitties. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Melbourne film festival announces awards Nov 15, 2009
The 11th Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival honored several filmmakers with awards Saturday night, including the brothers behind Ill Believe You, which was filmed in Brevard County ... Organizers of the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival pose with filmmakers from "I'll Believe You" at the festival Saturday night at The Oaks ... Program chairman Terry Cronin Jr. of the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival speaks with Hannah Bernard, who made the film "The French Lesson," one... (Florida Today)
Burkes helps honor veterans Nov 15, 2009
MELBOURNE Military chaplain and FLORIDA TODAY columnist Norris Burkes spoke Saturday night about the unsavory work Iraq war veterans have had to do ... He was the keynote speaker at an event called "Sustained by Faith through Life's Battles" at the Faith Fellowship Church in Melbourne ... Charlie Hinton, a retired Army officer who served in Vietnam, explained to the audience how he had trouble when the Traveling Wall -- a replica of the monument in Washington -- came to Melbourne. (Florida Today)
Focus on Seniors: You can have the time of your life at Primetimers Nov 15, 2009
You can attend Primetimers in Titusville at Temple Baptist Church on Tuesdays, in Melbourne at Wickham Park Senior Center on Thursdays, and at the Greater Palm Bay Senior Center on Fridays. Primetimers starts at 10:30 a.m. with singing and entertainment. (Florida Today)
Banner year continues for textile queen Ruth Funk Nov 15, 2009
Ruth Funk checks out the collection at textile arts center named after her in Melbourne. (Rik Jesse, 2009 FLORIDA TODAY file). (Florida Today)
Florida Tech women, men basketball teams open today Nov 15, 2009
Key player: Lynisha Nelson, a junior who is a Melbourne Central Catholic graduate and 2008-2009 conference Defensive Player of the Year and first-team all-conference guard. Big games: "Some are bigger than others because they carry a greater consequence if you're not successful and that would be conference games," Reynolds said. (Florida Today)
Brady, Rollins oust Florida Tech in NCAA Tournament Nov 15, 2009
Rollins also beat Tech 2-1 in Melbourne during the regular season. Rollins (16-1-2) advances to play today's winner between North Alabama and South Region top-seed West Florida, which defeated the Tars 4-2 earlier in the season. (Florida Today)
Melbourne outlasts Eau Gallie in OT Nov 14, 2009
MELBOURNE The Melbourne High Bulldogs got much more than a tune-up for next week's playoffs ... Eau Gallie had a chance to tie the game, but fumbled the ball on its second play in overtime and Melbourne's Joey Marquis recovered to secure the victory ... KEY PLAYERS: Melbourne running back Brandon Shaw gained 146 yards on 23 carries and scored on a 4-yard run with six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. (Florida Today)
Youth football parents provide backbone Nov 14, 2009
In the late 1990s his brother and sister-in-law encouraged him to get his kids involved in the West Melbourne football and cheerleading program. "We drove down there from Viera for two years, then sold the house and moved to West Melbourne so we would be close," he said ... To cap it off, Ferrante became president of the West Melbourne organization. (Florida Today)
MCC posts undefeated regular season Nov 14, 2009
MELBOURNE His team watched an 18-point lead almost disappear, gave up big plays on special teams and had to sweat it out until the final second before sealing a victory. Melbourne Central Catholic coach Mike Riazzi couldn't have been happier ... Melbourne Central Catholic's T.J. Washington waltzes in for a touchdown during Friday's game against Harmony. (Florida Today)
Accident changes family's life Nov 14, 2009
Friends of the family will conduct a fundraiser Sunday at a Melbourne salon to raise money. On July 18, the 44-year-old Melbourne resident was out with his three girls at a lake near Moss Park in Orlando when he decided to dive into the water from a boat after a global positioning system depth indicator showed the water was 14 feet deep ... Jennifer James HaircolorXperts at 3238 Lake Washington Road, Melbourne, will conduct a fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday to benefit the Humes family. (Florida Today)
Bears pay for early mistakes Nov 14, 2009
MELBOURNE The result of the annual Bayside-Palm Bay football game left one team racing into next week's playoffs and the other approaching in mid-stumble ... In a district showdown the previous week, the Bears edged Melbourne, 14-10 ... Bayside played Friday without its slashing, 1,000-yard junior tailback Johnnie Hicks, who sustained a high-ankle sprain against Melbourne. (Florida Today)
Writing Dance Forest Grove writer Edith Pillsbury pens a biography of an Australian dance icon Nov 14, 2009
" "At that moment, my world changed," said Pillsbury, who had danced and taught for many years in her native Florida before striking out for Forest Grove in 2000. Dancer's knees and her age, prompted Pillsbury, now 56, to switch gears and she hasn't looked back. She met with Golding and Kirk in Melbourne, interviewed their friends and combed through memorabilia to piece together Golding's story. Born in 1920 in Sydney, Lynne Golding was tutored in elocution and dance, and her talent and hard... (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
WEEK 11: Melbourne at Eau Gallie 11-13 Nov 14, 2009
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Engineer Systems Nov 13, 2009
Job Snapshot Location: Melbourne, FL 32901 Employee Type: Full-Time Industry: Airline - Aviation Manages Others: No Job Type: Other Education: 4 Year Degree Experience: At least 5 year(s) Post Date: 10/22/2009 Contact Information Contact: DeLane Garner Description. Position Title: -Engineer Systems. (Florida Today)
Brevard rolls out red carpet Nov 13, 2009
Reception, premiere top Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival ... Meet filmmakers, see fresh movies and have fun at the 11th annual Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival tonight and Saturday at Premiere Theaters Oaks Stadium 10 in Melbourne ... Ted Sullivan has great things to say about filming in Melbourne, its police force, Cronin and Space Coast Film Commissioner Bonnie King. (Florida Today)
Direct Air extends N.F.-to-Fla. service Nov 13, 2009
Direct Air officials confirmed Thursday they will be running a twice-a-week route between Niagara Falls and Melbourne, Fla ... Melbourne opens Florida s east coast to travelers including those bound for fly and cruise vacations or to such destinations as Disney and Universal Studios theme parks as well as Busch Gardens and Sea World. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Week 11 prep football primer Nov 13, 2009
The Eagles pitched a shutout last week over Melbourne Florida Air and are hoping not to get anyone hurt this week. N-J PICK: Warner, 31-20. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Scientist: CO2 not causing global warming... Nov 13, 2009
The University of Melbourne proved this in a report published in the journal Science ... " Someday, the world will look back on the global warming issue as the biggest lie ever promoted by scientists and politicians for personal gain... what is sad is that its makes a very bad name for scientists.. politicians on the other hand could never be trusted anyways.... public, you should maybe start waking up... Cache Logan on November 12, 2009 at 09:37 PM Ian Plamer has been widely discounted as a... (The Drudge Report)
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com - CareerBuilder - Jobs. Your registration is out of date, you need to update your challenge questions to continue. (Florida Today)
Your views: Deliberating health care (Nov. 13) Nov 13, 2009
I am employed by one of the three largest employers in Melbourne. Each day, our operations rely upon the delivery of a vast range of materials. (Florida Today)
Rhythms festival honors native pride Nov 13, 2009
The event runs today, Saturday and Sunday at Wickham Park in Melbourne ... Wickham Park is at 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne ... What: Native Rhythms FestivalWhen: Noon to 9:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. SundayWhere: Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, MelbourneAdmission: FreeMore information: Call 639-3561 oor visit nativerhythmsfestival. (Florida Today)
West Melbourne police look for Wal-Mart theft suspect Nov 13, 2009
Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly stole a touch-screen computer from a Wal-Mart at 845 Palm Bay Road on Sunday and left through a fire exit, West Melbourne police said. The suspect left in a dark-colored Ford Taurus parked near the exit, police said. (Florida Today)
Holiday charities wish for miracle Nov 13, 2009
"Hubler and others said it would take those kinds of miracles countywide this season to help charities provide Thanksgiving and holiday meals and toys for the growing numbers needing help.Some already have stopped taking registrations for holiday help.Hubler said his center is still signing people up, but not for long.According to the latest numbers from F 00001525 lorida's Agency for Workforce Innovation, 29,856 people are considered unemployed in Brevard County, up more than 10,000 from the... (Florida Today)
World-class quartet plays intimate venue Nov 13, 2009
The Melbourne Chamber Music Society has done it again ... The Melbourne Municipal Band presents retired Army Col. Hal Gibson and English maestro Derek Stannard together in the "Hands Across the Sea" concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Ave.Gibson is conductor emeritus of the Army Field Band ... What: Tokyo String QuartetWhen: 8 tonightWhere: St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 2030 N. SR A1A, IndialanticCost: $30, $10 for studentsInfo: Call... (Florida Today)
Airline adds flights in good week for airport Nov 13, 2009
MELBOURNE MELBOURNE -- Another airline is offering nonstop flights from Melbourne to destinations that could help boost tourism in Brevard County. Direct Air on Thursday announced the start of service from Melbourne to Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Punta Gorda on Thursdays and Sundays beginning Feb. 4 ... The new route with Melbourne will not only bring air service to Canadian and northern snowbirds but also allow Canadian tourists direct access to the Space Coast. (Florida Today)
Tech women down St. Leo 1-0, advance in NCAAs Nov 13, 2009
She came out to stop Melbourne High graduate Britanny Carnegie, lost the ball and could only watch as Carnegie beat two defenders and placed it into the near corner for a 1-0 lead in the 60th minutes. It was Carnegie's first goal of the season and her teammates made it stand up. (Florida Today)
Divergent musicals open tonight in Cocoa, Melbourne Nov 13, 2009
The show runs 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 21 at the Gleason Performing Arts Center, Florida Tech, 250 University Ave., Melbourne. Tickets are $10; $5 for seniors 55 and older, military or students, faculty and staff of Florida Tech; free to Florida Tech students. (Florida Today)
Scott's relationship with his game is on the mend Nov 12, 2009
However, while Scott said he paid no heed to the speculation - partly because he had not been home since March - he is adamant his relationship with Ivanovic, who is with him in Melbourne this week, had played no part in a form slump during which he twice felt like taking a long break from the game. I don't know how to respond to that,'' Scott told the Herald of talk golf had not been his main priority. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Freestyle baker shares insights in Brevard County speeches Nov 12, 2009
1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona BeachAdmission: FreeCall: 433-5140 (for Daytona event, call 386-506-4723 to register)To learn more about Brown or order baked goods: cakelove. (Florida Today)
Toast of the Coast: Palm Bay couple bring new recipes to their restaurant Nov 12, 2009
Pianist John Ryan, who, by the way, will soon be opening his downtown Melbourne piano bar, will provide the musical background. "The evening is all about enjoying great music, fine wine and food and the company of others who also share an interest in supporting the BSO," said BSO marketing director Mary Daugherty. (Florida Today)
