By: David Sherman
Article Category: David Sherman
The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its borders. – Article IX, Section 1, Florida State Constitution “What is a Haridopolos?” This question was first put to the voters of Brevard county in 1999. It’s been repeated in every election cycle since. It was a cutsie way for aspiring politician Mike Haridopolos... [Read more...]
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This Month’s Wine Pick: Marqués de Cáceres Crianza This fabulous wine from Rioja in Northern Spain has been a reliable standby of ours for years. Not only is it reasonably-priced (usually around the $10-range), it’s incredibly versatile (don’t let anyone tell you that reds can’t be enjoyed with fish or poultry), and, in our minds, stands up — and even surpasses — many of its more expensive peers. Rioja is the most prestigious and traditional wine region in Spain,... [Read more...]
By: Samantha Deeble
Article Category: Recipes
Dia daoibh, Resident readers. Here are some Irish ideas for your upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Potatoes and Guinness, bread and Guinness, cabbage and Guinness — you get my drift! We’ll start off with some colcannon (usually served at Halloween) since we’re all on a budget and need to have money for Guinness… Colcannon 8 large potatoes (Irish if you can get ‘em) 1 head of cabbage (1 cup of cooked cabbage has only 33 calories!) 1 bunch of curly kale 1... [Read more...]
Story and photos by Kate Flack
Article Category: Pet of the Month
I met this little guy on my walk to the Cocoa Beach Pier. He was frolicking about, taking full advantage of his wide-open, nearly human-free playground of sand and water on a Monday afternoon. I simultaneously felt glee and worry for the happy little guy who obviously could not read the signs on the boardwalk: No Dogs Allowed. Do I ruin his afternoon with this unfortunate information? After pondering my dilemma, I approached the 15-lb., 6-year-old Italian Greyhound and introduced myself. His name... [Read more...]
By: Kimberly Stone
Article Category: Local Amp
Three years ago, the melding of musicians, producers, and performers from area bands such as Freudian Slip, Polymorphic Noodle and even the Melbourne Community Orchestra proved to be a decision worthy of dedication and hard work. New Gravity formed out of a love for original music, its creation and a desire to bring that mixture to the masses. There is no band beachside that can replicate the sound created by this quintet, a rock and roll jam band complete with a Theremin and cello that fulfills... [Read more...]
As a regular Thrusday night performer at Paddy Cassidy’s Irish Pub in Cocoa Beach, local musician Zac Sullivan draws from an impressive repertoire of songs of all genres numbering in the hundreds. A deft acoustic guitarist and a stirring vocalist, Zac reinterprets songs from the classic rock era (Bruce Springsteen; The Beatles; Dylan; Tom Petty), Irish standards (both traditional and modern), and contemporary favorites marked by his discerning taste: the Killers, U2, Coldplay, Daniel Johnston... [Read more...]
High Tide is a tasteful blend of classic and contemporary beach party rock and dance music from the ’50s to the ’00s. The Orlando and Central Florida-based variety duo, comprised of Bill Cockrell (acoustic and electric guitars, vocals, mandolin, flute, and percussion) and Carl Watson (guitars, bass, and vocals) performs over 200 shows per year. Bill and Carl (who both boast music degrees) have been playing in various bands for over 25 years and together as High Tide for over twelve.... [Read more...]
