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Rise and shine, Space Coast!
Before we get into today’s email… I’m excited to share that we quietly launched BaseLocal Business last week, and 400+ businesses have already signed up 🥹 If you own or manage a local business and want to see what the platform’s all about, you can sign up for free in less than five minutes (if you haven’t already).
We launched the platform to make it easier for the community to connect with local businesses in a meaningful way that benefits everyone… and so far it’s going great.
So I just wanted to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you for being here and helping us make this newsletter better every day.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Infrastructure boost for spaceport growth: State Road 321 is now a state highway and Space Commerce Way has been widened to four lanes, strengthening a key link for Brevard’s commercial space industry — read the full story.
Built with trusted partner: Earlier this month, Brevard’s Supervisor of Elections unveiled a redesigned county elections website with mobile-friendly pages and simpler forms to help Space Coast voters prepare for the 2026 election cycle — explore the new site updates.
Estuary impacts under scrutiny: After pushback, Florida DEP will hold a Jan. 30 hearing in Cocoa on Blue Origin’s plan to discharge treated wastewater to a pond that drains to the Indian River Lagoon — get all the hearing details.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
From Tallahassee roots: Lucky Goat Coffee has opened its first Brevard location in Viera. The grand opening earlier this month gave merchandise to the first 100 customers. Owner Dan Watkins is focused on keeping every cup consistent and high quality, giving Space Coast caffeine fans another local option. Read the full story.
Fresh set energy: If your lashes crave a subtle lift or full-on “I woke up like this” drama, Lash-ology & Spa in Cocoa Beach offers classic, hybrid, and volume sets from pro techs in a calm spa setting. Consider it the easiest upgrade your face gets this week.
Fresh lids, locally: From Melin Hydro performance caps to classic truckers, beanies, and surf staples by Billabong and Vissla, Catalyst Surf Shop keeps heads covered for beach days and errands alike. When your lid taps out, a fresh, well-fitting pick is never far.
A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
✂ Youth Craft Time @ Titusville Library | Tuesday (1/20) at 3:30 PM – Drop the 6-to-11 crowd at the Titusville library on Tuesdays for hands-on, seasonal crafts that won’t wreck your dining table. Think recycled bird feeders, painted planters, and paper penguins, plus a beginners knitting and crochet club, all run by the Youth Services pros.
🐦 Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival @ Radisson Resort at the Port | Wednesday (1/21) – If your idea of wildlife is dodging snowbirds on A1A, upgrade it at the 27th Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival, headquartered at the Radisson Resort at the Port. Expect guided field trips, smart speakers, and real birds, from scrub-jays to spoonbills, with bragging rights.
🧶 Make your Own Chunky Blanket @ Painting with a Twist | Wednesday (1/21) at 4:00 PM – Skip doomscrolling and make a chunky blanket you’ll actually use, or gift. Step-by-step help for all levels, lots of yarn colors, four skeins included with extras if you want lap-to-twin size, plus time to catch up with a friend, and quietly judge your stitches.
🐶 Fundraising Night for Tier One Service Dog Foundation @ Texas Roadhouse | Wednesday (1/21) at 5:00 PM – You were going to eat anyway, so make it Texas Roadhouse in Viera and send 10% of your food bill to Tier One Service Dog Foundation. Show the flyer, printed or digital. Soft rolls, cold drinks, and service dogs for veterans, which beats leftovers again.
🗑 Landfill Tour @ Brevard County Solid Waste Landfill | Friday (1/23) at 10:00 AM – Think you know where your Tuesday bin ends up? Take the free guided bus tour of Brevard County’s landfill for a fascinating, stinky field trip for grown-ups, with behind-the-scenes scoop, disposal tips, and ways to protect the Indian River Lagoon. Registration required, waiver at check-in.
🍷 January’s Wine Tasting @ Zero Gravity Wine Bar | Friday (1/23) at 6:00 PM – January at Zero Gravity means five quality pours for ten bucks, no RSVP, and your budget can exhale. Casey from Paramount will talk you through each sip, so you can nod wisely, find a new favorite, and pretend you planned it that way.
🦐 New Orleans Shrimp Etouffeé @ Florida Academy of Baking | Friday (1/23) at 6:00 PM – Swap your usual takeout for a New Orleans Shrimp Étouffée class at Florida Academy of Baking with Ann Maloney, and learn to coax a proper roux, the holy trinity, and the right heat into weeknight legend. You’ll cook, laugh, and pronounce étouffée correctly.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Space Coast report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 59°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 41. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
This house is wild
Private saltwater pool and screened lanai pair with impact rated windows and solar panels for efficiency. A split plan delivers four bedrooms plus a den and two baths, with no carpet and fresh 2024 paint. The remodeled 2024 kitchen adds 42 inch two tone cabinetry, quartz counters, a decorative inlay backsplash, an oversized storage island, a farmhouse apron sink, and stainless appliances with a beverage fridge.
An electric fireplace elevates the primary suite, and a wood burning hearth anchors the living room. Outside, a fenced 0.34 acre lot features a firepit, two sheds, plant basins, and a newer 2024 septic. RV friendly, near I-95, US-1, and beaches.
Take a peek inside →
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