Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Melbourne Founders Museum at Crane Creek opens to celebrate Melbourne's founding by former slaves and highlights the city's early 1920s history. News 6
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ First Watch, a breakfast chain known for fresh ingredients and dietary options, is set to open its fourth Brevard location near Sprouts Farmers Market on Wickham Road in 2026. Florida Today
- ➤ Sprouts Farmers Market plans to open five new locations in Florida, focusing on fresh, natural, and organic products suitable for Keto, Paleo, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College music professor Robert Lamb was inducted into the Florida College System Activities Association Hall of Fame, honoring his extended contribution to music education and student development. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Melbourne Police Department is offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus to attract Florida-certified and out-of-state officers, with additional perks for relocation. Space Coast Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After successful surgeries and rehabilitation from a bull shark bite in the Bahamas, a 20-year-old woman was discharged from a Melbourne hospital. News 6
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Ford's Garage Car Show in Viera
The Ford's Garage Car Show invites car enthusiasts to display various vehicles without registration fees, featuring vendors and a past attendance exceeding 150 cars.
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Rick Springfield & Richard Marx Concert
Legendary artists Rick Springfield and Richard Marx will perform live, showcasing their extensive careers and musical talents.
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Newsboys Concert at Maxwell C. King Center
The Newsboys, a renowned Christian music band with over 10 million records sold, will perform live at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts.
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22nd Annual Pirate Costume Bash at Squid Lips
This event features free admission, door prizes, costume contests, live entertainment from the Pirates of Iniquity, and music by the Panama Band.
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3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra Concert: TV Tunes Tonight 3
The 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra, led by Conductor Kurt Schulenburg, presents a concert featuring jazz arrangements of popular television and movie themes.
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The Temptations: A 60-Year Celebration
Celebrate the legacy of The Temptations with a special performance highlighting their music from the past six decades.
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Win In Any Market: Transformative Real Estate Workshop
This one-day workshop focuses on equipping participants with the strategies and tools needed to succeed in real estate across varying market conditions.
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Rock & Roll Revue: March into Spring Dance
Enjoy a lively evening of dancing to 50s, 60s, and 70s music, complete with free dance lessons before the main event.
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2025 St. Patrick's Festival at Meg O'Malley's
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a three-day festival featuring live music, food, drinks, and various traditional Irish festivities in Historic Downtown Melbourne.
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Tru Phonic Live Performance in Melbourne, FL
Experience a live performance by Tru Phonic, featuring original music by Jake Salter and talented musicians at Nomads Canteen.
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