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10 Best Gyms and Fitness Clubs in Florida!

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Fitness Club Merritt Island, Merritt Island, FL

This Merritt Island fitness club is the most positive place to stay fit and healthy! Discover something that suits your fitness desires with their huge selection of Life Fitness equipment, Hammer…
This Merritt Island fitness club is the most positive place to stay fit and healthy! Discover…

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Florida!

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NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island, FL

If you’re a space enthusiast, you’ll want to visit the NASA Visitor Complex. They host various exhibits and documentaries, even one on Atlantis. You’ll also see historic space…
If you’re a space enthusiast, you’ll want to visit the NASA Visitor Complex. They host…

The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Florida!

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Donut Shop, Merritt Island, FL

Touted as the best doughnut in town, this doughnut hut offers some of the friendliest service you’ll find in the state. Walk right in and feel like family, then settle in to some of your…
Touted as the best doughnut in town, this doughnut hut offers some of the friendliest service…

9 Best Pancake Places in Florida

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Merritt Island Pancake House, Merritt Island, FL

If you love the idea of dessert pancakes, this place was made for you. Favorites like Nutella pancakes, M&M's pancakes, Reese’s peanut butter pancakes, and fresh fruit pancakes give you…
If you love the idea of dessert pancakes, this place was made for you. Favorites like Nutella…

10 Best Horseback Riding Services in Florida!

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Horseback Trail Rides, Sharpes, FL

Take a ride through the magnificence of Florida's north Brevard County! Horseback Trail Rides Ranch offers horseback trails for individuals, families, and larger groups. Enjoy miles of trails on over…
Take a ride through the magnificence of Florida's north Brevard County! Horseback Trail Rides Ranch…

10 Best Lobster Rolls in Florida!

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Jazzy's Mainely Lobster, Cocoa Beach, FL

Come to Jazzy's on Cocoa Beach for an oasis of buttery lobster goodness! Their expansive seafood menu features the utterly delicious New England-style lobster roll- chunks of chilled Maine lobster…
Come to Jazzy's on Cocoa Beach for an oasis of buttery lobster goodness! Their expansive seafood…

The 8 Best Sightseeing Tours in Florida!

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Florida Air Tours, Merritt Island, FL

Experience Florida’s best sights from a completely different perspective. Climb aboard the old-style biplane and take off on a wild adventure that shows you Florida’s wonders from on…
Experience Florida’s best sights from a completely different perspective. Climb aboard the…

9 Best Tattoo Parlors in Florida

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Endless Summer Tattoo, Cocoa Beach, FL

From the tiki bar-style front counter to the beach theme throughout the studio, the decor alone is enough to put your jittery nerves at ease. Here, it’s summer all year long and you can always…
From the tiki bar-style front counter to the beach theme throughout the studio, the decor alone is…

10 Best Places for Oysters in Florida!

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Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar, Cape Canaveral, FL

Since 1992, the freshest seafood and best oysters have been available in Central Florida at Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar. Knock back a slew of exceptional oysters in a fun environment with upbeat…
Since 1992, the freshest seafood and best oysters have been available in Central Florida at Rusty's…

8 Best Places for Big Food in Florida

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Papa Vito’s Italian Restaurant, Cape Canaveral, FL

Their house 24-inch pizza pie is nothing short of stunning. They combine size and taste for a bold meal you’ll be talking about for months. Get it by the slice or grab a whole pie for the…
Their house 24-inch pizza pie is nothing short of stunning. They combine size and taste for a bold…
Best Things In & Around Merritt Island, FL
10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Florida!

NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island, FL

Featured in 10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Florida!
If you’re a space enthusiast, you’ll want to visit the NASA Visitor Complex. They host various exhibits and documentaries, even one on Atlantis. You’ll also see historic space… Read More
The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Florida!

Donut Shop, Merritt Island, FL

Featured in The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Florida!
Touted as the best doughnut in town, this doughnut hut offers some of the friendliest service you’ll find in the state. Walk right in and feel like family, then settle in to some of your… Read More
10 Best Lobster Rolls in Florida!

Jazzy's Mainely Lobster, Cocoa Beach, FL

Featured in 10 Best Lobster Rolls in Florida!
Come to Jazzy's on Cocoa Beach for an oasis of buttery lobster goodness! Their expansive seafood menu features the utterly delicious New England-style lobster roll- chunks of chilled Maine lobster… Read More
10 Best Horseback Riding Services in Florida!

Horseback Trail Rides, Sharpes, FL

Featured in 10 Best Horseback Riding Services in Florida!
Take a ride through the magnificence of Florida's north Brevard County! Horseback Trail Rides Ranch offers horseback trails for individuals, families, and larger groups. Enjoy miles of trails on over… Read More
10 Best Places for Oysters in Florida!

Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar, Cape Canaveral, FL

Featured in 10 Best Places for Oysters in Florida!
Since 1992, the freshest seafood and best oysters have been available in Central Florida at Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar. Knock back a slew of exceptional oysters in a fun environment with upbeat… Read More
8 Best Places for Big Food in Florida

Papa Vito’s Italian Restaurant, Cape Canaveral, FL

Featured in 8 Best Places for Big Food in Florida
Their house 24-inch pizza pie is nothing short of stunning. They combine size and taste for a bold meal you’ll be talking about for months. Get it by the slice or grab a whole pie for the… Read More
10 Best Arcades in Florida!

Game Over Retro Arcade Bar, West Melbourne, FL

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Game Over Retro Arcade has everything for the old-school gamer. From classic video games to the ever-popular pinball machines, they've got it all. Let the good times roll at this throwback,… Read More
9 Best Tattoo Parlors in Florida

Endless Summer Tattoo, Cocoa Beach, FL

Featured in 9 Best Tattoo Parlors in Florida
From the tiki bar-style front counter to the beach theme throughout the studio, the decor alone is enough to put your jittery nerves at ease. Here, it’s summer all year long and you can always… Read More
10 Best Places to get Fish and Chips in Florida!

Goombay's Beachside, Satellite Beach, FL

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Goombay's Beachside is the spot for anyone looking for a hearty beachside meal! Gobble up two Atlantic Cod filets, beer battered and fried to crispy completeness, served with mouth-watering fries.… Read More
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Events around Merritt Island, FL
Sep
22

Summertime Blues

9:00 AM
Studios of Cocoa Beach Workshop, Cocoa Beach, FL
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Sep
23

Summertime Blues

9:00 AM
Studios of Cocoa Beach Workshop, Cocoa Beach, FL
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Sep
24

Exhibition : Summertime Blues

1:00 PM
Studios of Cocoa Beach Workshop, Cocoa Beach, FL
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Sep
24

Merritt Island Food Truck Festival

1:00 PM
Shore Lanes, Merritt Island, FL
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Sep
25

Exhibition : Summertime Blues

9:00 AM
Studios of Cocoa Beach Workshop, Cocoa Beach, FL
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Sep
26

Summertime Blues

9:00 AM
Studios of Cocoa Beach Workshop, Cocoa Beach, FL
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27

Summertime Blues

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Studios of Cocoa Beach Workshop, Cocoa Beach, FL
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Merritt Island News

USDA Announces $29 Million to Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production

March 11, 2023
Independent Businesses Submitted More than 350 Applications for $3 Billion in Funding to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Capacity First Round of Awards Will Spur Competition and Give U.S. Farmers More… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Debunks Book Ban Hoax

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 9, 2023
Click here for a video presentation. To download, click here. ***EXPLICIT CONTENT NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN*** TAMPA, FL — On March 8th, Governor Ron DeSantis further set the record… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers State of the State Address

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 8, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On March 7th, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee.… Read More

Governor DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 3, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On March 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 17, 2023, to act on these bills. HB 11B –… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Month of Toll Relief Program Savings

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 3, 2023
Tallahassee, FL— On March 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Toll Relief Program, signed into law by the Governor in December 2022, concluded its first month of toll relief for… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 28, 2023
Lake Buena Vista, FL —On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Martin Garcia, Bridget Ziegler, Brian Aungst Jr., Michael A. Sasso, and Ron Peri to the Central Florida… Read More

Governor DeSantis Signs One Bill

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 28, 2023
Lake Buena Vista, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/HB 9B – Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties Click here to view the… Read More

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 27, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 14, 2023, to act on this bill. CS/HB 9B –… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Ending the Corporate Kingdom of Walt Disney World

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 27, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 9-B, Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange, and Osceola Counties, to end self-governing status and special… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cara Higgins and Richard Toppino to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. Cara Higgins Higgins, of Key West,… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jonathan “Scott” Christy, Kathy Panozzo, and Scott Reagan to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority. Donald DeFosset DeFosset, of Tampa, is the… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stormie Knight and the reappointment of Adrian Soud and Patricia Tuthill to the State Council for Interstate… Read More

ICYMI: WA Among The 20 States Announcing Historic Governor-Led Reproductive Freedom Alliance

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
February 22, 2023
In case you missed it: On Feb 21st, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green,… Read More

Inflation Hits Valentine’s Day

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 20, 2023
Floridians, On Tuesday, the January Consumer Price Index report was released and it indicated that inflation increased 6.4% annually. With inflation rates like these, people are going to have to do… Read More
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Rotary Park Nature Center

Rotary Park Nature Center
1899 South Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL
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Eastwood Skate Park

Eastwood Skate Park
290 Gus Hipp Boulevard, Rockledge, FL
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Cocoa Beach Skatepark

Cocoa Beach Skatepark
1450 Minuteman Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL
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Riverwalk Park Nature Center

Riverwalk Park Nature Center
5355 US Highway 1, Rockledge, FL
About Us:Designed in the Florida Cracker style, the Riverwalk Nature Center features educational displays on the habitats and animals of the Indian... Read More

Lori Wilson Park

Lori Wilson Park
1500 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL
FeaturesADA AccessibleBeach AccessParkingPavilionPicnic AreasPicnic SheltersPicnic TablesPlaygroundRestroomsSecurityShowersSwimmingWaterThis 20-acr... Read More

Lazy Days Kayak Eco-Tours

Lazy Days Kayak Eco-Tours
599 Ramp Rd, Cocoa Beach, FL
Enjoy nature at its finest when you get Ric Hinman's "Lazy Days" Kayak Eco-Tours to take you on a relaxing journey through Cocoa Beach, Florida's b... Read More

Cocoa Beach Pier

Cocoa Beach Pier
401 Meade Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL
It’s an adventure 800 ft. over the ocean! This historical landmark on the Space Coast was established in 1962. Home to 5 restaurants, 4 bars,... Read More

Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo
8225 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL
Our Mission: “We Share Our Joy of Nature to Help Wildlife and People Thrive.”To support that mission, we focus on: - Caring responsib... Read More

American Police Hall of Fame and Museum

American Police Hall of Fame and Museum
6350 Horizon Drive, Titusville, FL
About Us: The APHF (founded in 1960) is the nation's first national police museum and memorial dedicated to American law enforcement officers kille... Read More
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