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Hello Palm Bay! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Publix store redesign, sea turtle rescue tools, and family board game night + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A grocery makeover begins: Publix’s Palm Bay store closed on July 11 after nearly 50 years, with redevelopment underway for a larger, modern supermarket, part of the grocer’s push to replace aging locations -- see the store redesign.
New tools aid rescue efforts: After a 114-pound loggerhead swallowed over 20 hooks, Orlando Health donated endoscopy tools to Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center, enabling deeper, minimally invasive treatment and collaboration to help turtles -- see the turtle rescue.
Teaming up for heart care: Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital and Melbourne Fire Department partnered to train first responders in expanded cath lab, aiming to cut heart attack treatment times across Brevard County, including Palm Bay -- see the heart-care training.
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The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Furniture glow-up, anyone? Atlantic Fine Furniture & Mattress has a browse-worthy showroom with sofas, sectionals, and mattress options that feel built for Palm Bay life. When your couch starts audibly sighing, their team helps you find pieces that look good and actually hold up... no big-box déjà vu.
Play here this week: Need a low-key reset close to home? Fred Poppe Regional Park delivers disc golf, a roomy dog park, lighted fields and courts, a playground, ponds, and bike and walking trails, plus the Ted Whitlock Community Center... perfect for a quick toss, stroll, or pickup game when the week gets loud.
Seasonal Southern comfort: Palm Bay friends, pencil in Southern Cypress Bistro this week. It’s a locally owned, farm to table spot serving seasonal Southern breakfast and lunch with plenty of house-made touches, a menu that actually evolves, and the kind of relaxed vibe that makes lingering over that second coffee feel mandatory.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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The upgrades that make your home feel new again start here. You don't need a full remodel to fall back in love with your space. New fixtures, a fresh coat of paint, updated hardware, the small changes that make a room feel different. It's all in Home Depot, so a weekend is all it takes to give a tired room a fresh start. *Shop the refresh →
Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
A window quote that takes an hour and costs you nothing. No showroom, no sales runaround, no obligation to buy anything. A design consultant comes to you, measures your windows, walks you through the options, and leaves you with an exact price and timeline, that's the whole visit. Keep the quote as long as you like and decide whenever you're ready, or don't. Booking takes about a minute. *Book your free visit →
The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
❓ Trivia Nation @ Copper Chimney | Thursday (7/23) at 7:00 PM – Copper Chimney is hosting free team trivia every Thursday at 7pm, with $100 in prizes and questions that hit everything from Jeopardy vibes to Trivial Pursuit classics. Bring your spouse, your know-it-all coworker, or the kids, and finally monetize those random facts.
🐭 Chuck E Cheese Night @ Chuck E. Cheese (West Melbourne) | Friday (7/24) at 3:00 PM – Whether you still crush skee-ball or just miss the animatronic band, this end-of-summer fundraiser takes over Chuck E. Cheese with pizza, prizes, and gloriously loud nostalgia. Trade adulting for tickets and bragging rights, and feel good doing it. Earplugs optional.
🎪 Family Festival CBI 2026 @ Casa de Bendición Internacional A/D | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign summer’s over, here it is, backpacks. A local church is throwing a family festival blessing Palm Bay and Melbourne kids with backpacks and back to school goodies. Registration’s via the flyer’s QR code, because of course it is.
🎪 Back-to-School Carnival Bash @ The Learning Experience (Melbourne) | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Back-to-School Bash is rolling in with free cuts from the local barber, local vendors, carnival games, a food truck, and a rare sighting of Bubbles, our mascot. Get the crew trimmed for less-regrettable photos, then flex your luck on raffle baskets, cash only, small-town rules.
🎲 Family Board Game Night @ Get Your Fun On (Melbourne) | Saturday (7/25) at 4:00 PM – Family Board Game Night is dealing out friendly rivalries and eye contact at the game store, weekly and free. Grab a Looking For Players sign, raid the demo wall or bring your own, then let the dice decide. No alcohol, family-friendly banter, staff on standby.
🎂 Moonstruck Market's 1st Bday @ Moonstruck Market (Melbourne) | Sunday (7/26) at 12:00 PM – Moonstruck Market is turning one, and they’re celebrating like any good local shop, with deals, prizes, and a little chaos. Think $20 fill-a-bag for the first 30, $1 kids’ books, spin-the-wheel goodies, in-store vendors, and maybe a food truck cameo.
💇 Learn to French Braid @ Wee Warriors (Melbourne) | Tuesday (7/28) at 4:30 PM – Level up the school-morning hair battle with a beginner-friendly French braid class, where you practice on your own kid, not a mannequin. Learn prep, clean sections, even tension, and fix common snafus, so drop-offs look polished, and the tears stay optional.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Palm Bay report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 11%
Sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 5%
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 0 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. This house is wildThis updated pool home in gated Bayside Lakes pairs privacy and convenience on over a quarter-acre with preserve views that will stay forever green. Soaring ceilings, no carpet, and an upgraded kitchen give the interior a fresh feel, while the screened pool deck, fenced backyard, 3-car garage, and paver driveway add standout appeal.
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