Brevard Zoo Hosting Free Summer Saturday Nights

Every Saturday night in July and August admission will be free to the Brevard Zoo after 5:00 PM.  The zoo will stay open until 9:00 PM, these nights. Many animals will be on exhibit.  Some are taken in at night. The train ride will remain open, as well as kayaking.  And there will be live [...]

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Identity Theft is on the Rise

With identity theft on the rise, it’s important to protect yourself.
The FTC had over 9 million reports of identity theft last year.  This can take the form of someone else using your personal information, such as your name, address, credit cards, checks, or social security number to commit fraud.
Here are some pointers on helping to [...]

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Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers

There are so many great reasons to buy a house today.  Interest rates are low, inventory is plentiful and prices are at early 2000 prices.  There are some great deals available today.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act offers an $8000 tax credit for first time homebuyers that purchase between January 1, 2009 and December 1, [...]

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Brevard County Properties for Sale

According to the Melbourne Area Board of Realtors

There are currently 4758 single family homes available for sale.
There are currently 1635 condos for sale.
There are currently  441 townhouses for sale.
There are 2884 vacant parcels of land for sale.
There are 885 commercial properties for sale.
There are 142 income producing properties for sale.
There are 2078 rentals available.
This article [...]

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Brevard County Schools Did it Again!

 

Brevard County Schools took third place in the state, with 84% of schools receiving a grade “A”.
The scoring is based on scores that students get on the FCAT, the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.  “A” rated schools are awarded $75 per student.
All of Brevard County Middle Schools earned an “A” for the fourth year in a [...]

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So Many Parks to Visit, It’s So Hard to Decide

 

My teenage daughters are ready to visit a couple of theme parks sometime during their Summer vacation.  We have visited all of the Disney Parks: the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Animal Kingdom over the years, multiple times.  My girls favorite is the Magic Kingdom, as the park is filled with rides.  They love [...]

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