My friend and I came in last minute and had our senior pictures taken my John M. He was super…read morehelpful and really fun to work with! If I was a senior again I'd specifically come back to John!

First off, they have a C rating with the better business bureau. Why? Because they have no…read morecompetition. Schools make note, they are not in your best interest. You are basically stuck using them. Lifetouch is not much better. With that said. Take them for what they are worth. It's a round peg in a round hole job. You will learn nothing. The company likes to hire weak and insecure individuals, keeps them in their place makes management seem superior. They violate EEOC rules under the guise that you are a seasonal temporary employee. There is no maturity in management to elevate you to be a better photographer except for that which benefits Dean Stewart Photography. If you have nothing to do for a year and want to work, take the paycheck but move on ASAP if you want to get more out of life and your abilities. They give you 42 cents a mile when the national standard is 56. Why? Because they can. Your car interior will get torn up and damaged hauling their gear in and out. You will not know your work schedule till basically the day before you start the next week. You are owned, and your "down" time from your workweek diminishes your hourly rate considerably since you can't plan for anything else. If you need a day off you will be removed from the schedule, there are a dozen others waiting to be hired. Again, they give the seasonal excuse, that's 10 months of service. Employees have been known to get so sick and an ambulance has to be called because they are afraid to ask for a day off. In time you will discover, maybe, that you have something to offer. And, after your first year, you are just as skilled as those that are training you. Sadly, they do not know how to utilize that. Probably because the supervisors are doing the work of two+ people and can't develop professional skills, afraid of the boss flying off the handle. He is a moody fellow. The staff is like insecure children that discover they really do not know much. They work with kids, it's a simple job, so their maturity gets diluted. They will throw you a dollar or so to motivate you and if $13 an hour is a good future for you. Ok. Because you won't make much more. No matter what you do. And what you "learn" will not better your future. You really won't know more than you did the day you walked in, your experience means nothing. That keeps supervisors feeling accomplished. Basically, you should outgrow them after your first season, to stay would drag your success down. I am really surprised there are no other options for the schools to choose from. Since Dean Stewart farms out their processing they have nothing special or different to offer. Their quality control was nothing special. Crank it out, make a buck. I suspect their overhead is so high because they always have to cut their prices with the schools, to keep the business. Then there is the boss's son. No one likes him, really. He is that stereotypical daddy's boy. Can't do wrong. Antisocial, unfriendly, and keeps with the immature tradition of not knowing how to elevate the staff. The boss is not much different, do not expect a hello from him unless you run into him. Remember, you are gone after your first season. They do seem to pride themselves on that process. No connection to the employees, no understanding of their value. You are a workhorse. Honest days work for an honest day's pay, barely. It's interesting how unprofessional a business can be and be profitable. I guess it comes from not having anything to compare to, except the occasional convention. Parents, help your kids find a better opportunity. With all that said. If you have the time to discard and need some quick cash. Have at it. A life lesson is always learned.

I recently attended a memorial service here. It's quite easy to find but keep in mind it's not…read morelocated on the actual Space Force base as the address would imply. It's across the street, beachside. The downstairs portion is the restaurant and upstairs is the event hall. From what I was told, they recently did some renovating. Unfortunately for us, the upstairs AC unit stopped working. It was hot but they provided as many fans as they could to help with the temperature. The view was beautiful as it overlooks the beach. I can see why someone would want to hold an event here. The food was just ok. Nothing special. The sign outside said they have weekend brunch so I may come back to check it out.

Great catering and pleasant personnel. Service was…read morefantastic and food was great. Good atmosphere.

I'll start with the pros- the actual museum portion is great. Lots of information and artifacts to…read morecover. The ancient Egypt section was a highlight for me. I also really liked the variety of the gift store. Items for all ages and interests. The cons- it's really small. Don't plan on this visit taking up more than 2 hrs, especially with small kids who are only interested in looking and not reading facts lol. Also, the fun zone left a lot to be desired. The games are really outdated and there was no one there to assist in the reptile area. Overall it was a good experience but not a place I see the need to go to more than once

This store is so amazing! They sell genuine dinosaur bones here! They have a children's exhibit…read morehere! They sell the coolest things! They sell jewelry and raw gemstones. They have a section of store devoted to framed insects and bats. This store really does have everything. My mother got a beautiful large raw labradorite stone and a stunning white and sky blue necklace pendant from the sole mine in the world that has this gemstone. My brother got a real megalodon tooth with a sterling silver fish hook for a pendant hook. For what they offer here I can say that their prices are reasonable. They also have a decent amount of parking. This is a great place to go to if you are local in the Space Coast area of Florida and if you are a tourist visiting or planning to visit. I definitely recommend this fantastic and wonderful store.

While wandering historic downtown Cocoa I discovered the stately Porcher House in Cocoa Riverfront…read morePark. As a fan of historic architecture, this is a gem worth checking out. In front of the home is a historic marker that is part of the Historical Marker Program, one of the Division of Historical Resources' most popular and valued public history programs. The markers raise awareness of Florida's cultural history while enhancing the enjoyment of historic sites for residents and tourists. The blue historic markers tell the stories of the people and places that were important to Florida's history and they can be found in front of schools, forts, roads, archaeological sites, battlefields, cemeteries, roads, churches, historic districts, and historic buildings like this one. Historic marker F-937 was installed in 2017 by Brevard County Historical Commission, The Brevard Heritage Council, The Brevard County Tourist Development Council, and the Florida Department of State. This impressive home is associated with Edward Porcher. As a young man he moved to Cocoa from South Carolina in the late 1800's. He and wife Byrnina Peck of Atlanta settled into Merritt Island where they raised their family and operated Deerfield Groves, a citrus farm. He was the first person to grade fruit for shipping, patented the first fruit stamping machine, and he invented a machine to wash the fruit. He was the founder of the Indian River Orange Growers Association. In 1962 he was inducted into the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. Byrnina was the first postmistress on Merritt Island. In 1895 the Porcher family moved into a three story wood frame house where the Cocoa Civic Center is now located. Construction on the Porcher's Neo Classical Revival home began in 1914 based on Mrs. Porcher's design. A special feature in front of the house are the stones that were cut to represent the suits of cards in a game of Bridge. The house was built from native coquina rock and included ten bedrooms, four and one-half baths, a partial basement, and an attic. The staircase is made of teak, the floor is oak, and the wainscoting and trim are cedar. The Porcher family moved into the grandest home in Cocoa on October 31, 1916. Portions of the house are original while others are restorations. No longer on the property are the porte-cochere on the north side, the Porcher's swimming pool, and the large packinghouse that was on the river bank behind the house. The packing house was used to process produce delivered by boat the family's groves on Merritt Island. Edward Porcher passes away in June 1939. Upon his death the house passed to his son Arthur who died the next month. The house became a hotel and then in 1945 the City of Cocoa purchased it and used it for City Hall. Money from city and state historic preservation grants were used to restore the Porcher House and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 6, 1986. Today the Porcher House can be rented for private events like weddings.

Porcher was in the business of oranges. Later, this house was used as city hall…read more Now it is an event venue for weddings and such. The house has been restored, but it is not furnished as a residence. Some of the rooms contain offices where you can reserve the house for an event, and arrange for catering. The front door latch is a bit hard to open, so try a little harder before giving up on it. Don't expect a guided tour of the house, but walk thru and have a look, when there is no wedding or reserved private event going on. There is an elevator to the second floor, with water fountain and restrooms nearby. Look out the first floor back porch to the river. Walk out the back and stroll to the river thru a park with an amphitheater. There is another park on the block that has swing sets for the younger folk. This Porcher House is next door to the civic center.

Jolene has realized a level of professionalism and understated elegance that is rare to find in…read moreTitusville. On top of that the meals, snacks. salads, and hors devours she creates are impeccably prepared, beautifully arranged, and most importantly scrumptious where presentation is obviously something she takes the time to include. But what really took it over the top for me are her desserts. The sweet almond cake she makes is light, fluffy, and with a delicate almond flavor that is divine. And I'd be doing a disservice to the world if I didn't mention the Grand Marnier mousse which she garnishes with edible gold glitter and a chocolate medallion. Her desserts are all amazing actually, my personal favorite, aside from the guava cheesecake, is the Key Lime cake which is a lighter take on a Key Lime pie but more unique and refined. The dinner she prepared at a lovely airbnb down on the Melbourne beaches was over and above what I expected, she true local gem. If you have need of a personal chef I highly recommend her. I reached her through a friend but you can go to her website www.JolenesCustomCuisine.com.

Great pictures! Very professional with wonderful view images period worked hard with me to get just…read morethe right pictures

Our family has done many escape games. This one is unique, well-run, and fun. Our team escaped the…read moreKiller Basement (which seems to be a continuation of story from some other rooms.) Cali and Khloe (I didn't see spelling) did a great job giving us the rundown, answering questions, and providing clues as requested. A suggestion for improvement, have a not so bright flashlight or 3 available to find around the room. We were given 2, but told to only use them for locks. We didn't want to go against our instructions, but there was a lot that was just not able to be seen without additional light. Also, the party needed a little more music variety. Over all, an amazing experience. Would definitely return to this location.

Great starter escape rooms in the county! This is where my love for escape rooms began during…read morecovid, and it's been an incredible journey ever since. Fast forward to today, and I've played over 400 escape rooms. If you're new to the hobby, this is an excellent place to start. The rooms are fun, approachable, and a great introduction to what escape rooms have to offer.

Great space. Many opportunities to learn or practice your chef skills. Well prepared friendly…read morestaff. We made some delicious courses. Will be back. Recommend for locals and visitors. You will all feel welcome, have fun, learn and enjoy your dishes. .

Always a wonderful time! I have taken several classes - from baking to a Chef's night - and loved…read moreeveryone! Always learn something new.