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  1. Will Ray and EJ Zimmerman portray Chris and Kim in 'Miss Saigon' at Riverside Theatre.

    Professional theaters enrich region

    • Jan. 24, 2014

    Professional theaters in Orlando and Vero Beach keep area audiences busy attending top-notch productions.

  1. Melinda 'Mel' Morgan-Stowell manages the Brevard County Farmers Market.

    Chef Q & A: Farmers market manager is proud of authenticity

    • Jan. 24, 2014

    Melinda 'Mel' Morgan-Stowell, the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Community Development Agent in charge of the Brevard County Farmers Market, would love nothing better than seeing Brevard residents eat fresh and local.

  2. How to get professional theaters from here

    • Jan. 24, 2014

Suzy Fleming Leonard

  1. Abbie and Ichabod built their nest in the same spot this year, but the water level is higher, as are hopes for success.

    Suzy Fleming Leonard: Sandhill crane couple has us on maternity watch again

    Sandhill cranes are once again nesting in the back parking lot at FLORIDA TODAY. Last year their nest was flooded out. What fate awaits them this year?

    • Jan. 21, 2014
  2. Abbie and Ichabod built their nest in the same spot this year, but the water level is higher, as are hopes for success.

    Suzy Fleming Leonard: Sandhill crane couple has us on maternity watch again

    Sandhill cranes are once again nesting in the back parking lot at FLORIDA TODAY. Last year their nest was flooded out. What fate awaits them this year?

    • Jan. 18, 2014
  3. Resident sandhill cranes often peck car windows and mirrors in the FLORIDA TODAY parking lot. Suzy Fleming-Leonard/FLORIDA TODAY

    Suzy Fleming Leonard: Dip in mercury exposes weather wimps

    Sure last week was cold. But have Americans become weather wimps? I, for one, have always been one.

    • Jan. 11, 2014

We're Excited About

  1. A Symphony for the Palate to Savor will begin at 6 p.m. Feb. 1 at Eau Gallie Yacht Club. A highlight will be the auction of 'Jubilee,' a painting donated by world-renowned Frits van Eeden. FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    We're Excited About: Symphony for the Palate to Savor on Feb. 1

    Dance Arts Centre will host a Hear Me Dance student-led dance concert at the Heritage Isle Clubhouse, 6800 Legacy Blvd., Melbourne, at 7 p.m. Friday. Suggested admission is a $5 donation. Proceeds will benefit a local Boys & Girls Club. Call 321-777-2155.

    • Jan. 21, 2014

Chef Q & A

  1. Doug Boulle is dining service director at Emeritus at Melbourne, a retirement community. Chris Kridler/For FLORIDA TODAY

    Chef Q&A;: Emeritus chef has many palates to please

    Emeritus Chef Foug Boulle enjoys preparing nutritious meals that appeal to residents' varying tastes.

    • Jan. 22, 2014
  2. Katherine Waterloo-Fridl is executive chef for catering at Cafe Unique in Cocoa Village. Chris Kridler/for FLORIDA TODAY

    Chef Q&A;: 'Food geek' feels at home at Café Unique

    Cafe Unique chef enjoys creating meals with fresh, local ingredients.

    • Jan. 15, 2014
  3. Rik 'Dawg' Venerable and Tracy Venerable are SurfDawgs owners. Eric Arnold is the chef. Charles Venerable, at right, is Rik's son and co-owner of the Melbourne restaurant. Chris Kridler/ FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Chef Q&A;: Surfdawgs aims for good eats with beachy vibe

    Couple brings laid-back attitude to Melbourne with Surfdawg's Grill and Brew Pub.

    • Jan. 8, 2014
  4. Dan Renfroe is longtime chef and kitchen manager at King's Duck Inn on Merritt Island. Chris Kridler/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Chef Q&A;: King's Duck Inn steeped in history

    Jean Biscontini and her sister, Serena, live a restaurateur's dream. At their King's Duck Inn, family friend Dan Renfroe offers his considerable culinary talents as a volunteer chef consultant to the Merritt Island restaurant.

    • Dec. 31, 2013

Recipes of the Week

  1. Eggs Meurette are poached eggs on an English muffin with red wine and herb sauce with a garland of onions, mushrooms and bacon. MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY

    Sunday Supper: Eggs in wine sauce stretches outside the norm

    We tend to take eggs for granted. They're always available and their price is reasonable.

    • Jan. 17, 2014

Wild About

  1. Sara Russo, curator at the Renee Foosaner Education Center in Melbourne, visits the Fritz van Eeden Gallery. Oil paintings by Jeff Filipski are hanging in the background. MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY

    Wild About: Women's Expo, essential oils refresh and recharge

    Sara Russo, whom others may know as Sara Petrosky, is still getting used to her new last name.

    • Jan. 17, 2014
  2. Ellen Little hand-feeds Johari the giraffe in the Expedition Africa exhibit at Brevard Zoo. CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY

    Wild About: Outdoor adventures full of surprises

    Longtime Brevard resident is wild about the Brevard Zoo, dirt bike trails and Rockledge Drive.

    • Jan. 10, 2014
  3. Autumn Shrum at the King Center for the Performing Arts, where she is the interim marketing director. MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY

    Wild About: Food trucks, causeway, concerts enhance life in Brevard

    A Satellite Beach native, Autumn Shrum has a bachelor's degree in advertising and public relations, and a master's degree in English.

    • Jan. 3, 2014
  4. Neta Harris, executive director of the Brevard Nature Alliance, says that one of her favorite places in the county is Marina Park. MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY

    Wild About: Titusville's treasures top list

    Neta Harris has lived in Brevard since 1970, when she worked as a registered public health nurse at the Titusville Center.

    • Dec. 27, 2013

Pick of the Vine

  1.  Getty Images/Zoonar RF

    Pick of the Vine: Raise a glass to say farewell

    Pick of the Vine writer steps down after a decade in print.

    • Jan. 8, 2014
  2. Pick of the Vine: Ribera del Duero deserves acclaim

    The resurgence of the Spanish wine industry has proven astounding over the past several decades.

    • Dec. 31, 2013

Have you tried...

  1. Whole wheat cinnamon swirl bread made by Busy B's Bakery is available Thursdays at the Brevard County Farmers Market at the Wickham Park Equestrian Center in Melbourne. Chris Kridler/For FLORIDA TODAY

    Have You Tried: Busy B's cinnamon swirl bread makes heads spin

    Have you tried…the cinnamon swirl bread from Busy B's Bakery?

    • Jan. 24, 2014
  2. Two specialties at Billie's in Melbourne Beach are the Spam sandwich with egg and cheese on fresh-baked Italian bread, and the Taylor pork roll, served on a Kaiser roll with egg and cheese. Chris Kridler/For FLORIDA TODAY

    Have You Tried: Taylor pork roll, Spam sandwiches keep Billie's busy

    Have you tried…the Taylor pork roll at Billie's?

    • Jan. 21, 2014
  3. S-Curves Café in Melbourne serves chicken teriyaki that is marinated and charbroiled. Chris Kridler/For FLORIDA TODAY

    Have You Tried: S-Curves Café chicken teriyaki

    Have you tried…the chicken teriyaki at S-Curves Café?

    • Jan. 10, 2014
  4. The platter has cabbage stew, pierogi, potato salad, kielbasa, beet horseradish, cabbage roll and sour cream. FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Have You Tried: Polish platter worth drive to auto dealership's grill

    Have you tried…the Polish platter at Island Tiki Grill?

    • Jan. 3, 2014
  5. At Montego's Cafe in Palm Bay, this is the curry chicken, here served with a fruit punch. Chris Kridler/For FLORIDA TODAY

    Have You Tried: World of flavor at Montego's is Jamaican

    Have you tried…the curry chicken at Montego's Cafe in Palm Bay?

    • Dec. 27, 2013

Toast of the Coast

  1. Chef Alfredo Giulio and Alfredo's Paradiso hosts 'La Dolce Vita' wine dinner at 2 p.m. Sunday on Merritt Island. Chris Kridler/FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Toast of the Coast: Alfredo's Paradiso hosts wine dinner Sunday

    Cafe Unique in Cocoa Village will hoste a benefit for a Cocoa teen who suffered a near-fatal car accident.

    • Jan. 21, 2014
  2. Nick Wynne, Craig Petelle and Tom Wasdin regularly attend meetings of the Brevard County Voluntary Culinary Club at Muddie's in Cocoa Village. Suzy Fleming Leonard/FLORIDA TODAY

    Meet the casual culinarians at Muddie's

    Culinary crew gathers most mornings at Muddie's in Cocoa Village. New members are welcome.

    • Jan. 15, 2014
  3. The Florida Key Lime Pie Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 18 on Merritt Island will include contests for baking, eating, hot sauces, martinis and margaritas. For FLORIDA TODAY

    Toast of the Coast: Key Lime Pie Fest moves to Kiwanis Island

    Key Lime Pie Festival takes place later this month on Merritt Island.

    • Jan. 7, 2014
  4. Jayne McAllister will teach a 21-day program with three coaching sessions, weekly audio recordings and supplementary information. CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY

    Toast of the Coast: 'Dine Out, Lose Weight' starts soon

    Local experts offer advice on eating healthy in the new year.

    • Dec. 31, 2013

Style Q&A;

  1. Stacy Moore and his wife, Rhonda, work with one of their dogs. FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Style Q&A;: Clinics teach pets and their people

    Stacy Moore wants to help shape members of your family into more amiable and obedient beings.

    • Jan. 24, 2014
  2. Jonathan Wood is a federally licensed master falconer, wildlife rehabilitator, raptor propagator and game bird breeder, For FLORIDA TODAY

    Q&A;: Raptors serve as habitat diplomats

    Many of Jonathan Wood's friends are birdbrains, because, well, they're birds. Wood's fine feathered friends aren't just your garden variety cardinals and blue jays, but rather birds anyone would call 'sir.'

    • Jan. 10, 2014
  3. Jean Kaleugher, who teaches yoga oceanside in Cocoa Beach, is an Amrit Yoga instructor. MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY

    Q&A;: Yoga teacher focuses on breaths of beach air

    Yoga instructor brings her practice outside to the beach.

    • Dec. 27, 2013

Best vacations

  1. Chef Q & A: Farmers market manager is proud of authenticity

    Melinda 'Mel' Morgan-Stowell, the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Community Development Agent in charge of the Brevard County Farmers Market, would love nothing better than seeing Brevard residents eat fresh and local....

      3:56 PM, Jan. 24, 2014
  2. Look Who's Talking: Marielena Tynan

    Marielena Tynan is an attorney and runner, and the mother of three: Amelia, 7; Deklyn, 5; and Bailey, 4....

      3:24 PM, Jan. 24, 2014
  3. Professional theaters enrich region

    Professional theaters in Orlando and Vero Beach keep area audiences busy attending top-notch productions....

      7:03 PM, Jan. 24, 2014
  4. Indian River Queen offers a unique venue

    Penny Flaherty loves the Indian River Lagoon. She lives on it, and in 2002, started Island Boat Lines and its eco-tours of the Thousand Islands off Cocoa Beach, 'because I wanted to share that experience,' she said....

      3:59 PM, Jan. 24, 2014
  5. Have You Tried: Busy B's cinnamon swirl bread makes heads spin

    Have you tried…the cinnamon swirl bread from Busy B's Bakery?...

      6:33 PM, Jan. 24, 2014
  6. FIT President's Ball will celebrate gains, announce multimillion-dollar capital campaign

    Florida Tech President's Ball this weekend kicks off the next stage in growth for the Melbourne university....

      11:06 AM, Jan. 23, 2014
  7. Zora Neale Hurston's real home was in Brevard County

    The Florida Historical Society is putting together an exhibit about Zora Neale Hurston's life in Brevard County. What her life was like in Brevard and why is she more famous in death than life....

      11:59 AM, Mar. 4, 2011
  8. Frequently Asked Questions

    In 2012, we changed our subscription model to include full access to our content. That means you can access our unique, high-quality content where and how you want it - through all platforms, including web, mobile, smart phone, tablet and delivery of the ...

      6:55 AM, Feb. 23, 2012
  9. Bowled over by 'Miss Saigon,' 'Ain't Misbehavin''

    'Miss Saigon' dazzles with spectacle and sizzles with romance at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach while the cast of 'Ain't Misbehavin'' at the Henegar Center in downtown Melbourne packs quite the punch....

      4:51 PM, Jan. 23, 2014
  10. How to get professional theaters from here

    There are at least four professional theaters outside of Brevard that theater lovers should know. Here are directions on getting there, where to park, and some suggestions on where to eat....

      7:00 PM, Jan. 24, 2014
  11. A Bit of Brevard in “Our Town”

    Brevard’s own David McElwee has been making good strides as a professional actor. Last season, he was seen in three episodes of “Boardwalk Empire.”...

      2:20 PM, Jan. 23, 2014
  12. Terrariums make great indoor gardens with the right care

    Terrariums are, by definition, hot. They are also figuratively hot right now....

      6:23 PM, Jan. 24, 2014
  13. Cedar's Cafe chef enjoys having fun with food

    Food and everything that goes into it does, and to say that the ebullient Toni Elkhouri is passionate about food is an understatement....

      4:03 PM, Jan. 21, 2014
  14. Help: Page One restaurant fondly remembered

    Help! Page One restaurant fondly remembered....

      9:09 PM, Jan. 18, 2014
  15. Home Comfort Ties Together Diverse Melbourne Businesses

    At first glance, John McMillan's two businesses, Hearth & Home Heating and Cooling and Mr. Fireplace Patio and Spa, may not seem to share much in common, but they're both based on the same concept....

      1:48 PM, Jan. 16, 2014
  16. Danica Patrick talks marriage, putting off having children

    It’s the offseason for NASCAR but that doesn’t mean Danica Patrick actually gets any time off. Patrick, one of the most recognizable faces in racing has packed her scheduled tightly since the season ended in early November. ...

      4:35 PM, Jan. 17, 2014
  17. Best Vacations: 4 must do's at Walt Disney World's New Fantasyland

    Walt Disney World's New Fantasyland offers wonders that are an easy day trip from Brevard....

      7:18 PM, Dec. 28, 2012
  18. Roam where original cowboys did

    Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park offers a sampling of Florida as it was a century ago....

      6:47 PM, Jan. 24, 2014

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