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Hey Space Coast, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Hyperbaric center acquisition, Easter Bunny photos for rescue dogs, and a sports and Pokemon card show + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Acquisition as ownership pathway: Black entrepreneurs Joanell Paris Santos and Lionel White bought Brevard Regional Hyperbaric Center in 2024 and plan expansion into Rockledge, bringing hyperbaric therapy and wound care closer to Brevard patients — learn why they chose acquisition.

Upgrades to a vital corridor: Palm Bay and Brevard County have partnered to reconstruct and resurface Babcock Street, with work overnight from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Project will improve safety and extend pavement life — learn what to expect overnight.

Kickstart a dental career: Eastern Florida State College hosts a Dental Assisting Open House today in Cocoa, with details on two pathways, and applications due April 8 for day and July 8 for hybrid — see program options and deadlines.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Get Easter Bunny photos, help rescue dogs
• Free race expo with packet pickup
• Tee off to support Brevard kids

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Where lunch solves itself: Whether you want a stacked sub, a melty panini, or something crisp from the deli case, Coastal Market keeps it fresh and local. Expect made-to-order sandwiches and scratch-made treats that turn weekday lunches from “what now?” to “oh yeah,” with flavors that feel easy, bright, and reliably good.

Watch ships and rockets: At Jetty Park, cruise ships slide by, rockets punctuate the horizon, and the pier hums with easygoing fishing. Spread a blanket, wander sandy paths, and let the Atlantic set the pace for a low-stress midweek reset.

Need a dino fix? The Dinosaur Store delivers a quick hit of wonder: real fossils, meteorites, and dino-themed toys galore. With extra time, the museum and Adventure Zone are right there, turning a low-effort stop into a high-smile detour that brightens your week.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🥕 Brevard County Farmers Market @ Wickham Park (Melbourne) | Thursday (3/12) at 3:00 PM – Nothing beats a Thursday stroll under Wickham Park’s Regional Pavilion, where the Brevard County Farmers Market keeps it simple: real food, local growers, zero tchotchkes. Free admission and parking, most take cards, bring a little cash, and SNAP gets a dollar-for-dollar match with no cap.

♻ Space Coast Swap @ Cape Canaveral Library (Cocoa Beach) | Thursday (3/12) at 4:00 PM – Closets overflowing like a Florida summer? The library hosts a free community swap with maternity to adult clothes, kids gear, toys, books, and small household stuff, all free to take home. Bring gently used treasures, let them orbit to new homes, leave lighter and thrifty.

❤ Hands-Only CPR, AED, and Airway Block @ Titusville Fire Department Headquarters | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – This free hands-only CPR, AED, and airway block workshop teaches the lifesaving basics, no certification, just real practice on manikins. Ages 12+ welcome with an adult. Save the drama for the manikins, and reserve with Kerri at 321-567-3804, [email protected].

🃏 Sports and Pokemon Card Show @ Tony Rosa Community Center (Palm Bay) | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 AM – Whether you’re dusting off that 90s binder or hunting rookie cards and Pokémon holos, Palm Bay’s card show offers free admission, free parking, and a free pack while supplies last. At Tony Rosa Community Center, family friendly, pure nostalgia. Bring kids, pretend it’s for them.

🍀 Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk @ Johnathan’s Pub (Cocoa Beach) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Lace up and cruise Cocoa Isles for a leprechaun-approved 5K, run or walk, with breezes off the canals and neighbors rubbernecking from driveways. Kids get free quarter-mile dashes, you get bragging rights, and the proceeds help Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High, which feels pretty lucky.

🐕 March Pack Walk @ Sand Point Park (Titusville) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Sand Point Park is going full wag, and you are invited to join the pack, pup or no pup. A friendly group walk with easy pace, river breezes, and neighborly chatter. Come for the dogs, stay for the serotonin.

🎤 Open Mic Night @ Heidi’s Jazz Club & Restaurant (Cocoa Beach) | Sunday (3/15) at 7:00 PM – Open Mic Night levels up with the Ron Teixeira Trio backing the brave, so even your neighbor’s blues might swing. Dress smart casual, and entry is free with a $35 per person food and drink minimum, otherwise a $10 per person charge applies.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Space Coast report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 86°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 10%

Patchy fog before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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