A very nice community center for the Satellite Beach area…read more This facility is on the east side of South Patrick Drive just to the north of the jackson Avenue intersection. There is a large parking lot in front here larger events (like car shows) are often held here. The building is 37000 square feet of space that allows it to serve as a vibrant hub for local residents. Their website states that their building houses, "...a meeting room, game room, concession area, gymnasium, and two dance studios. Whether it's a birthday party, social gathering, special event, or club meeting, we hope to be able to accommodate your needs" They offer a wide range of activities and amenities, including fitness facilities, meeting rooms, and recreational spaces. The center promotes community engagement through various programs such as fitness classes, art workshops, and community events. I recently went there for a group meeting. We met at one of the smaller meeting rooms. The staff was very friendly. The facility was clean and functional with a closet for extra tables and chairs. Overall, it a great place to hold a meeting or an event, either inside or out. For more detailed information and reviews, you can check out local community websites or visit the center's official website.

Flown out of here a couple times now and every time it's always been pleasant. The employees are…read moreseem to not mind working here or maybe because it's a small airport that things are calmer in either case its gone as planned. Yes there are times when the flights are delayed coming or going but that's to be expected. There is a small gift kiosk to get a few items and a restaurant and of course DD thank god

Great airport, lots of seating and not crowded. Cheap parking and lots of it. Near the beaches and…read moreOrlando. Flights to Atlanta, D.C, Philly, Charlotte and 3 Canadian cities. Friendly staff and great food choices! I wont rather go here than Orlando International Airport!

Came here to pay an extortion fee, I mean parking ticket issued at the airport in an area where…read morethere was NO no parking signs. I did not wish to contest because the extortion fee was less than what I make an hr I choose to pay. Making extortion payments turns out to be very easy! You walk to the furthers window on the right and ring a bell for service. The same kind your first grade teacher had on her deak. This was my chance! I hammer fisted that bell! It rang threw the whole lobby, I felt really accomplished. Payment was taken fast and easy. There wast even a wait, it took longer to process from visa then the service which was really amazing for a government building as we all know when it comes to the government, ITT = It Takes Time. So I guess I'm saying thanks for the quick extortion and getting me back to my bitter life style quickly.

I was taken a beautiful late afternoon drive down A1A when I discovered this historic marker in…read morefront of Nancy Higgs Park in Melbourne Beach. The Smith Family Homestead marker is part of the Florida 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, churches. and historic homesteads like the one. Historic marker F-641 was installed in 2008 by Brevard County Historical Commission, Brevard County Tourism Development Council, and the Florida Department of State. This homestead is a Florida Heritage Site. In 1887, brothers Robert Toombs Smith and Charley Smith came from southwest Georgia to Florida after the Civil War to start over and take advantage of the United States Government Homestead Act of 1862. They claimed 158.79 acres on Mullet Creek where they cleared the land, built a structure to live made out of palmetto cabbage logs, and planted crops that included beans, sweet potatoes, collards, and later citrus. Their produce was shipped all the way to the White House during the presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Robert bought out his brother's interest in the homestead and married Elizabeth (Bessie) Wells from Missouri. In 1899 they built a two-story Florida Cracker "I" house with a wrap around porch on three sides. The house was made from heart pine and featured clapboard siding and tongue and groove floors rests on coquina pilings. A separate kitchen structure was attached. On March 17, 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt signed the deed to their homestead. Honest John was the third of Robert and Bessie's eight children. He disliked farming and instead became a commercial fisherman. He holds the Honest John's Fish Camp trout record of 13 lbs. 4 oz. Honest John died in 1994 just before his 90th birthday, but his fishing legacy lives on. His daughter, Barbara Smith Arthur holds seven IGFA world records for sea trout and one for black drum. Barbara and her husband, Roger, have three sons who operate the fish camp today that sits on the banks of the Indian River Lagoon at the mouth of Mullet Creek. Also located on the site is a sugar cane mill, barn/net house and railroad depot used as a packing house for citrus grown on the property.

I had a great experience here. The office is beautiful and they have wonderful works of art…read morethroughout the inside and the outside of the building. I first arrived at Brevard County's Vital Statistics assuming that there would be a long wait. I was here to get a copy of my birth certificate. Upon walking in the door, I was assisted immediately, when they gave me a form to fill out. Once I turned that form back into the front desk, they called me back within about 5 minutes, to pay for, and to process my birth certificate copy. The staff here were super friendly, and they were very efficient. I was in and out in about 15 minutes.

Old build yet very effective. They now have a kids…read moreplayground out front. Many different events here every year. The venue is kind of small but not that bad. They can still host basketball games and roller derby game. I was just here for early voting.

The Greater Palm Chamber of Commerce in Brevard County, Florida, is an exceptional organization…read morethat truly embodies the spirit of community and business growth. The Chamber's dedication to fostering a thriving business environment is evident in its comprehensive programs, networking opportunities and unwavering support for local businesses. A standout member of the Chamber's team is Partner Relations Coordinator, Dawn Bittar. Dawn's commitment to her role is unparalleled. Her energy, enthusiasm, and ability to connect with members and understand their needs is truly commendable. She is cthe onsummate professional ! Nancy Peltonen, President and CEO, provides leadership with an inspiring vision for the future of the Chamber and the Palm Bay community. Carolina Rohas, Marketing & Communications Director, is another key team member at the Chamber. Carolina is responsible for innovation marketing strategies . Her communication skills enhance community awareness and involvement. Carolina's dedication to promoting Chamber members is evident in every project that she undertakes. The Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce is an invaluasble resource for business in the Greater Palm Bay area. It is more than just a business organization. It is the hub of a community of dedicated professionals committed to fostering growth and prosperity in Brevard County, Florida. The stellar team also includes Pat Lucky, Chief Operating Officer, and Cindy Hunt, Director of Membership. Previously, I have belonged to two other Chambers. My experience with The Chamber of Greater Palm Bay has been the best by far!

The Bensen House marker is part of the Florida Historical Marker Program, one of the Division of…read moreHistorical 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, churches. and historic buildings like the one. Historic marker F-629 was installed in 2008 by Brevard County Historical Commission, Brevard County Tourism Development Council, and the Florida Department of State. This home is a Florida Heritage Site. The Bensen House was built in 1916 by Atley Bensen for his wife Clara Christensen. The dating pool being rather small at the time led to the Bensen brothers marrying the Christensen sisters. Both were from Danish families who helped shape the community of Grant. The Bensen, the Christensen and the Jorgensen families arrived in the area in 1892 after being lured by advertisements in Danish-language newspapers in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The families were promised delightful weather, fresh caught seafood, and wonderful living conditions. They left out the scorching heat, unexpected freezes, mosquitos, and alligators that awaited them. Atley Bensen paid a dollar a foot for the precut yellow pine lumber to build the house. It arrived by riverboat from Jacksonville. Aluminum shingles protected the pitched roof while porches on the front and back caught the cooling breezes from the Indian River. The two brothers built side by side houses on the river for their brides. The Benson home had one bedroom for Atley and Clara and one for the children. Atley Bensen and his brother both worked as commercial fishermen and they farmed pineapple on an island on the river across from their homes until a big freeze in the 1900's killed the pineapple crop. They also operated the Jorgensen General Store, which opened in 1894. Atley and Clara lived in the house with sons, Atley Jr. and Russell until they were school age, and then moved to Melbourne where she felt the children could get a better education. Son Edward Hartman was born in 1928. The Bensen House was rented for about five years until the family returned. Atley died in 1961. Clara continued to live in the house, and then later moved to Tampa where she died in 1981. Son Russell donated the cracker style house to the Grant Historical Society in 1984 after the family decided they wanted to build their own home on the land. In 1985, the house was moved from its original site, to this location in Fisherman's Landing Park. This was the original site of Grant's first house built in 1894 by Louis Kossuth "Honey" Smith. The Smith house burned down in the 1970's. The Bensen House is now a museum you can visit for free but they are appreciative of what ever you are able to donate. I had the pleasure of meeting volunteers Christine and Peggy and receiving a tour of the house during which I learned a lot about the Benson family. The tour started off in the kitchen where I was shown a 1909 fireless cooker that was the forerunner of the crockpot. Clara made her overnight oats in it. The next rooms were the dining room and parlor where family photos hang on the wall. The furniture is period pieces because not much remains of what the Benson's actually owned. The children's bedroom doubles as a craft sale where the ladies of the Grant Historical Society sell there handmade items to raise money to maintain the house. Atley and Clara's bedroom contains the family bible from the Netherlands stamped 1699. Also in the bedroom is Clara's wedding dress. At the foot of the bed is their neighbor Jorgasen's trunk that came over from Denmark and is marked 1874 The Grant Historical Society hosts different fundraisers at the house throughout the year. I believe the next event is a fish fry. Follow the Bensen House on Facebook for more details. I enjoyed my tour and meeting Christine and Peggy. Usually I only get to read the historic sign and what was once there is long gone. It is so nice that this house has been so beautifully preserved through the hard work of dedicated volunteers. I got to step back in time to see what life was like in Grant for a pioneer family.