Wellness

Green Can Cleaners - Making the World Greener One Can at a Time

Can it! Brevard’s Green Can Cleaners

Killers don’t always wear masks and carry guns. Sometimes they look like innocent plastic containers stored in your garage. That’s right – your seemingly harmless, albeit smelly – garbage can could be making you sick, or worse yet, killing you. Florida trash cans contain seven different bacteria, including E. coli, listeria and salmonella. Every time [...]

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Park Profile: Community Park of Rockledge (Dick Blake Park)

There are no less than 108 parks in Brevard County, all of them free and fun for the whole family. Every so often, Brevard Happening profiles one of these community gems. This week’s park: Community Park of Rockledge / Dick Blake Park 398 Gus Hipp Boulevard in Rockledge Looking for a park with plenty of [...]

Happening Fitness Tips

Happening Fitness Tips

Every day in Brevard County has the potential to be a beach day, whether you frequent Cocoa, Melbourne, or Satellite beaches. Living in this region brings the added pressure of getting or staying in shape, especially right after the indulgent holiday season! Some people find lifting weights intimidating, so they generally stick to aerobic exercises [...]

Things to do Labor Day Weekend in Brevard County

Things to do Labor Day Weekend in Brevard County

Happy Labor Day Weekend, Brevard County! What better way to celebrate the economic and social contributions of workers than to spend a long weekend supporting the local economy by engaging in some great local events and activities. Check out the Brevard Happening list of Labor Day things to do this weekend—then go out and do [...]

Hurricane Preparedness for Pets: Keeping Your Animals Safe

Hurricane Preparedness for Pets: Keeping Your Animals Safe

If you’re like most pet parents, the health and safety of your furry, scaly or feathered family members is a priority to you. Of course, the key to keeping your pets healthy and safe is being prepared… especially during hurricane season. Living in Brevard, there is always a chance that at some time between the [...]

Park Profile: Inspiration Park

Park Profile: Inspiration Park

There are no less than 108 parks in Brevard County, all of them free and fun for the whole family. Every so often, Brevard Happening profiles one of these community gems. This week: Inspiration Park, 751 Consumer St. SE Palm Bay. Inspiration Park is probably one of Brevard County’s most beloved parks. And not just [...]

Get Out and Go Geocaching in Brevard

Get Out and Go Geocaching in Brevard

Did you know that Brevard County is a Florida geocaching hotspot? Well it is! What is geocaching? Essentially, it’s a “high tech scavenger or treasure hunt.” With the use of a smartphone or hand-held GPS device, you explore your local area and track down “caches” hidden by fellow Florida geocaching enthusiasts. Geocaches can be as [...]