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Though it is located in Cocoa Beach, the name Cape Canaveral Hospital (CCH) highlights the industry and the endeavor that would also name this stretch of Florida’s beach the Space Coast. Dr. Joseph Von Thron was the driving force behind the conception,…
While technically not in continuous operation in Brevard for 50 years, Charles R. “Bud” Stack was raised in Melbourne and moved the firm from Miami to offices built on the actual downtown lot on Strawbridge Avenue where he lived growing…
Established in 1962 by pharmacist George Browning, Browning’s Pharmacy and Health Care Inc. is now owned by his CPA daughter, Colleen Hunter. “I was always into math in high school so I became a CPA. I never even thought about…
Washington Nationals are Finally Positioned to Win By Carl Kotala Well, one thing is for certain when sizing up the Washington Nationals’ chances in 2012 – for the first time since Major League Baseball returned to the nation’s capital in…
And They’ve Scheduled a Facelift! Palm Bay’s future is looking bright – again. As far as I’m aware, that statement has been made at least three times since the city began. What started out 50 years ago as a bedroom…
Brevard Businesses Bring Home Awards For actors, it’s the Emmys and Academy Awards that measure the value of a performance. For Florida businesses, innovation and economic contributions are strengths validated through a coveted Governor’s Business Diversification Award. Through distinctive community…
Where Winning Goes Way Beyond Baseball They say that if you filled Boston’s Fenway Park – including every seat, the aisles, the playing field and boundaries – shoulder to shoulder with 10-year-olds, then randomly picked one youngster, those are the…
After a decade of growth, Chris Burton was faced with his first real test as a business owner when, in 2008, “everyone told me to cut, cut, cut; hang on for the ride and hope for the best.” Rather than…
Internships Help Develop Tomorrow’s Workforce by Lisa deCordova For businesses of all sizes these days, the search to cut costs is an ongoing process in the face of a challenging economic climate. Over the past few years, one area where…
The Space Coast has Plenty to Fill the Post Shuttle Void by Donna Balancia Cooperation with partners and strategic investments are part of the plan the Space Coast Office of Tourism has launched to promote Brevard County as a top tourism destination,…
