From charming beachside boutiques to modern outdoor shopping centers, Florida’s Space Coast offers a shopping experience for everyone. Whether you're searching for surf shops in Cocoa Beach, unique local gifts in Historic Cocoa Village and Melbourne, or upscale dining and retail in Viera, there’s no shortage of places to explore.One of the things that makes shopping on the Space Coast so special is the variety. You can spend the morning browsing locally owned boutiques and ar

Memorial Day weekend on Florida’s Space Coast is a special mix of remembrance, community events, and the unofficial start of summer. Across Brevard County, residents and visitors will gather to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. One of the weekend’s most meaningful traditions is the Rolling Thunder “Ride for Freedom” on Merritt Island, where hundreds of motorcycles and supporters come together to honor veterans, POWs, MIAs, and falle

In Florida, when we talk about preparing for HURRICANES, the conversations are usually in Tallahassee or Gainesville. (YES, I WENT THERE!) SERIOUSLY, HURRICANE SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND TH E CORNER and there's been a change in Florida's TAX FREE HURRICANE HOLIDAY. Instead of offering a short “Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday” during hurricane season, Florida now has many hurricane preparedness items permanently tax-free year-round. The change was signed into law in 2025.

Long before astronauts walked on the Moon, they trained right here in the waters around Brevard County. During the Apollo era, NASA used the Indian River Lagoon and nearby Atlantic Ocean for survival and recovery training because the underwater environment helped simulate the disorientation and weightlessness astronauts would experience in space. Crews practiced emergency procedures, capsule exits, and ocean recovery operations off the Space Coast before launching from Cape C

There’s a reason anglers from all over the country come to Florida’s Space Coast. Brevard County offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the state — from surf fishing along the beaches to inshore action in the Indian River Lagoon and deep-sea adventures offshore from Port Canaveral. Whether you’re chasing redfish, snook, tarpon, sea trout, snapper, or mahi-mahi, there’s something here for every level of fisherman. Local favorites include fishing the flats around Merr

If you’re looking for something fun, local, and truly Space Coast, the Melbourne Art Festival is happening this weekend—and it’s one of the best events of the year. Held at Wickham Park, this festival brings together over 200 talented artists from around the country. You’ll find everything from paintings and photography to sculptures, jewelry, and handcrafted pieces you won’t see anywhere else. It’s not just an art show—it’s a full experience with live music, great food, and

Long before rockets lit up the sky, Merritt Island was a quiet stretch of land surrounded by the Indian River Lagoon—home to Native Americans who lived off its rich waters. Fast forward to the 1800s, and settlers arrived, planting citrus groves and pineapple farms. Life was simple, slow, and centered around the land and river. The island even got its name from an early settler—likely someone named Merritt—though like many old Florida stories, the details are a bit fuzzy. Then

If you’re coming to Brevard County for a launch, where you watch from matters just as much as what you’re watching. Here’s a quick local guide to the best spots based on launch location: For launches from Kennedy Space Center (LC-39A), the closest public viewing is inside the Visitor Complex or the Saturn V Center (ticket required). Outside the gates, Playalinda Beach offers a raw, up-close feel when open. For launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (SLC-40 or SLC-4

If your dream home search revolves around vineyards and wine country living, Brevard County, Florida may not check that box—and that’s exactly why so many people love it here. Unlike destinations like Napa Valley, Brevard County isn’t known for sprawling grape vineyards or traditional winery estates. The coastal climate makes it tough to grow classic wine grapes, so you won’t find rows of cabernet vines outside your back door. Instead, local spots like The Flo rida Winery of