Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of July.
Good morning, Melbourne.
Suntree residents are fighting a rezoning request that would allow 82 townhomes on a 17.12-acre parcel with a 3.7-acre lake (vital for drainage near Waelti Drive and US 1).
The county planning board will review the proposal in August.
Meghan Wolfgram (founder of SwiftPaws) spoke with Steve Wilson at the Erdman Automotive Studio about her business offering indoor and outdoor lure courses for dogs and cats.
SwiftPaws debuted its backyard lure coursing machines on Shark Tank and is expanding its local pet services.
The Perseid meteor shower, renowned for producing bright fireballs and up to 100 meteors per hour, is active from July 17 to Aug.
24 with its peak on Aug. 12-13. Locals should watch under dark skies between midnight and dawn for the best view.
Florida's permanent back-to-school tax holiday runs July 20 through August 20, lifting sales tax on select items like clothing (priced $100 or less), school supplies, and computers as retailers plan promotions ahead.
Shoppers can expect tax savings during this month-long event.
On July 16, Taco Bell removed shredded iceberg lettuce from a supplier linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia while Florida locations remain unaffected and health officials advise safe food practices if symptoms occur.
Local restaurants are working to offer gluten-free options amid concerns for celiac diners, with Tuscany Grill in Viera preparing pasta in separate pans and Cedars Café in Melbourne stressing strict measures to avoid cross-contamination.
Owners advise diners to call ahead for safe meal prep.
July Meeting — Books & Brews Brevard Book Club
2-4 p.m. — Bugnutty Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed book discussion with fellow literature lovers over craft beers.
Cocoa Tailgators vs. Sardines Baseball Showdown
5-8 p.m. — Palm Bay High School — Family-friendly event — Experience the thrill of a fierce baseball rivalry between the Cocoa Tailgators and Sardines.
Ladies Arcade Night
6:30-8 p.m. — Arcade Monsters Melbourne — $20 entry — Relive the joy of gaming while meeting new friends in a relaxed atmosphere.
MMB Concert Band: An Evening of POPS
Evening Concert — 6-8 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening of pops featuring music from Billy Joel and the movie “Rocky.”
WWE NXT Live
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Tickets from $47 — Experience high-octane wrestling excitement with WWE NXT Live.
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