Governmental Affairs Update – May 2019
A summary of the May 16, 2019 Governmental Affairs Committee meeting is available below. The committee will next meet on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. at the Titusville Chamber. There is no additional fee for members to join. Contact Marcia Gaedcke for additional information at gaedcke@titusville.org. [gview file=”https://titusville.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/GA-Meeting-Minutes-051619.pdf”]
Living Near Water
Do You Live Near Water? Happiness is Yours. According to marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols, who has spent the last 25 years studying our relationship to water, merely being close to a body of water, whether the ocean, lake or river, promotes mental health and happiness. He wrote about it in his book, Blue Mind. Even… [Continue Reading]
Education Committee Update – May 2019
At the May 10th Education Committee meeting, the Plan of Work for the 2019-2020 school year was discussed. The next meeting will take place on August 9, 2019, 9am at the Titusville Chamber. [gview file=”https://titusville.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/EDUCATION-COMMITTEE-MEETING-MINUTES-May-2019.pdf”]
Behind the Scenes in Titusville
Behind the Scenes in Titusville The Launch From Here Campaign is a community-based effort that promotes a place known around the world for space exploration and nature-based recreation–perfect for outdoor adventures nearly every day of the year. Launch From Here is a proud phrase, well representing our exploration legacy and it holds promise for a future… [Continue Reading]
Lockheed Martin to move Ballistic Missile Operation to Titusville
By: Emre Kelly Jul 29 2019 12:18PM EDT Lockheed Martin on Tuesday will officially mark the transition of its fleet ballistic missile headquarters from California to the Space Coast, reinforcing the region’s critical role in the nation’s nuclear deterrence triad. View full story at Florida Today More from Florida Today More news on Brevard County
$90 million Federal Grant Approved to Replace Aging Bridge to Kennedy Space Center
By: Dave Berman Jul 23 2019 06:42AM EDT The U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday announced that it awarded a $90 million grant to help pay for replacement of the aging Indian River Bridge along State Road 405, a road that leads to Kennedy Space Center and the KSC Visitor Complex. Officials say the project — and the… [Continue Reading]
Brevard Tourism Chief Unveils $7M Plan to Market Space Coast to Attract More Visitors
By Dave Berman July 15, 2019 Brevard County new tourism director is proposing a $7.15 million promotion and advertising campaign for the coming budget year to market the Space Coast to potential visitors. Space Coast Office of Tourism Executive Director Peter Cranis said he is using his experience working for Visit Orlando to help craft his… [Continue Reading]
Top 5 Ways to see Florida’s Biggest Creatures: Alligators!
A MUST see in Florida: Alligators! Did you know the official state reptile in Florida is the Alligator? These large creatures can grow up to 15 feet long and weigh over 1000 pounds. In Spring, as it warms up even more in Florida, Alligators become more active. It is mating season and they are… [Continue Reading]
Titusville Talking Points – July 2019
The Titusville Talking Points is published quarterly by the City of Titusville to inform its residents of improvements taking place around town. It features a list of newly established businesses, current and forthcoming construction projects and city government news. In the July 2019 issue, highlights include: American Police Hall of Fame & Museum Titusville… [Continue Reading]
Brevard Delivers: Quarterly Report (July 2019)
Brevard Delivers is a County-published update on County Government upcoming projects, projects that are underway and projects that have recently been completed. It is published in the second, third and fourth quarters of the year (electronic form) and features in-depth stories on major projects that the County is undertaking, including tax-funded restoration of the Indian… [Continue Reading]