As Central Florida’s popularity grows, the region is gaining new nonstop commercial flights and its first Whole Foods. Yet these coastal communities maintain their small-town charm with beloved festivals and fundraisers. With National Philanthropy Day falling on November 15, get a head start on the holiday season of giving this year. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.
The Dish
Viera mainstay Olive Tree Greek Grill relocates to its new, custom-built compound with Mediterranean-themed whitewashed walls, olive trees, a lakeside terrace, a market, and a separate lounge serving small plates and Greek wines and spirits. Space Coast newcomer The Goat specializes in from-scratch Sicilian square pizzas like the Nonna, with classic red sauce, cheese, and basil. Whole Foods makes its regional debut in Viera on November 6.
olivetreegreekgrill.com | thegoattitusville.com | wholefoodsmarket.com
Taking Flight
New commercial airline flights to the Treasure Coast offer convenience and choices for snowbirds and visitors. At Vero Beach Regional Airport, JetBlue’s daily flights to Boston Logan and New York JFK begin in December, and American Airlines introduces nonstop service to Charlotte on February 12. Melbourne Orlando International Airport is also poised for growth, from 120 new parking spaces to its recent acquisition of nearly 177 acres.
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Vero Beach has blossomed beyond the beach and golf course. Its vibrant lifestyle beckons with wellness, family-friendly events, chic wine bars, and more perks for a true sense of place. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link:
Vero Beach
Melbourne balances the historic charm of a small beach town with the urban excitement of nearby Orlando. With its prime oceanside location along the Space Coast, as well as other bodies of water like the Indian River Lagoon, it’s a fishing, boating, and water sports paradise. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link:
Melbourne Beach
Space Coast Fairs & Festivals
The 60th annual Space Coast Art Festival features hundreds of booths, food trucks, and kids’ activities (The Avenue Viera, November 8–9). Hunt for titles at Book Fest in the Village (Historic Cocoa Village, November 8); peruse cars at Cocoa Village Concours (November 15); have a blast at the Space Coast State Fair through November 16; and taste VegFest Space Coast’s healthy fare (Cocoa Riverfront Park, November 22).
spacecoastartfestival.com | brevardauthorssociety.org | visitcocoavillage.com | spacecoaststatefair.com | vegfestspacecoast.com
Named for the Kennedy Space Center, site of NASA’s SpaceX rocket launches, the Space Coast occupies much of Brevard County. It attracts surfers, cruise passengers (Port Canaveral), and nature lovers looking for pristine white beaches where sea turtles nest. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links:
Melbourne Beach
Holiday Spirit
Get in the holiday spirit at the Women’s Club of Vero Beach Holiday Bazaar (November 15); Holiday Market & Snowfest (Melbourne Auditorium, November 21–22); Junior League of the Space Coast’s Festival of Trees (Wickham Park Community Center, November 22); Vero Beach’s Downtown Tree Lighting Festival (Pocahontas Park, November 22); and Stuart’s Christmas on Main Street & Tree Lighting (November 28).
verobeachwomensclub.org | melbourneflorida.org | thejuniorleagueinternational.org | indianriverchamber.com | stuartmainstreet.org
Part of the Treasure Coast that encompasses Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie counties, Stuart is associated with top-notch fishing. Pastel-painted historic buildings and breathtaking waterways make it a favorite destination, too. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link:
Stuart
Culture Calendar
Support Brevard Zoo’s Jazzoo fundraiser (November 8). The first-ever Vero Beach Main Street Mural Festival features works by dozens of artists, live music, interactive experiences, and restaurant specials (14th Avenue, November 7–9). The Dirty Dozen Brass Band brings the sound of Bourbon Street (Lyric Theatre, November 14). Ballet Vero Beach performs original choreography inspired by Vero Beach Museum of Art’s new exhibit Double Portraits (VBMA, November 15).
brevardzoo.org | mainstreetverobeach.org | lyrictheatre.com | balletverobeach.org
Thanksgiving Fun
Work off your pumpkin pie at “fun run” fundraisers on November 27: Brevard Zoo’s inaugural Wild Turkey Trot passes animals’ habitats, and Vero Beach’s annual Thanksgiving Trot Against Poverty 5K starts at Riverside Park. Attend Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s Jingle: The Big Band Holiday Spectacular (Satellite High School, November 29; Emerson Center, November 30) and Brevard Symphony Orchestra’s Sounds of the Season (King Center, November 29).
wildturkeytrot.com | trotagainstpoverty.org | spacecoastsymphony.org | brevardsymphony.com
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