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Melbourne, FL
23Events this week
5Free things to do
90New spots
85New stories

● Checked Monday, September 7, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Melbourne

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 23 events, day by day →

Weekly Writing Club

Wednesday 5pm · Moonstruck Market

Intra Run Club

Wednesday 5:45pm · Intracoastal Brewing Company

Wednesday Night Dart League

Wednesday 6:15pm · VFW Post 4206

Wickham Park Farmers Market

Thursday 3pm · Wickham Park · Free

Auxiliary Friday Dinner

Friday 6pm · VFW Post 4206

New in Melbourne

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Hemingway's Tavern

Restaurants

Key West vibes, close by: Hemingway's Tavern leans into the writerly spirit with a Key West atmosphere, an eclectic menu, and desserts people actually plan around.

hemingwaystavern.com ↗

Ember & Oak

Restaurants

Steak night, leveled up: Between standout steaks, fresh seafood, and pastas that vanish a little too fast, Ember & Oak nails the special-occasion vibe without the stuffiness.

emberandoak.com ↗

Morning Glory ll

Restaurants

Brunch with beach vibes: Morning Glory Ll is the spot when you wake up hungry and slightly indecisive.

morninggloryeatery.com ↗

Melbourne’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Melbourne’s best →

Most read in Melbourne

The five stories Melbourne readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. 32 New (& Coming Soon) Restaurants Across Florida

    Florida's restaurant pipeline is full of new concepts across the state, including breakfast spots and burger counters, seafood restaurants, breweries, lounges and coffee shops.

    Full story at businessdebut.com ↗

  2. Missing sign raises questions as The Creek faces eviction and liquor-license foreclosure - The Space Coast Rocket

    A missing sign outside The Creek in downtown Melbourne, Florida, has raised questions about the bar's future.

    Full story at thespacecoastrocket.com ↗

  3. Florida Deputy Clocked at 111 MPH Avoided Arrest After Trooper Put Different Number On His Ticket

    Florida Highway Patrol trooper, Joshua Provencher, initially pulled over a motorcycle driven by off-duty sheriff's deputy, Michael Fultz, who was riding at 111 mph.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

  4. Palm Bay Building Collapse: 25 Evacuated After Storm

    A partial building collapse occurred in northeast Palm Bay, Florida, after heavy rain caused significant water accumulation on the roof.

    Full story at thespacecoastrocket.com ↗

  5. Palm Bay, FL, Lieutenant Fired after Investigation for Fabricating Paramedic Program Records

    Palm Bay, Florida, Lt. Kevin Plunkett was fired after being found guilty of falsifying documentation for a paramedic program.

    Full story at firehouse.com ↗

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