Everybody in town shows up for new medical center opening celebration

Parrish Medical Center grand opening crowd

News photographers set up equipment to capture featured speakers and entertainers featuring original Disney musical. Old hospital in background drew little attention as all eyes were on new facility to the north.

By FRED KRUPSKI
.... High temperatures didn’t keep visitors away from the dedication of Titusville's new medical showplace.
Not only did thousands of local residents appear on October 12 to get a first hand look at North Brevard's new hospital, but hundreds of others made the trip up US 1 from central and south Brevard as well. They may have thought of changing their HMO or primary care physicians with PMC privileges.
Cocoa Mayor Judy Parrish and several officials from other cities came to gander admiringly at the 80 million dollar state-of-the-art medical center on a sweltering Saturday afternoon. While the 40,000 hot dogs were in plentiful supply – water ran out as people sipped ice cubes to keep cool. Shortly after festivities began at 11:30 about seven people were treated for heat

Soloist Daniel Rodriguez

Singing "God Bless America" Daniel Rodriquez brings guests to their feet in applause.

Opening the festivities, after hospital board members spoke of the accomplishment, included former New York police officer Daniel Rodriquez who drew thundering applause singing "God Bless America." He gets around. Rodriquez also sang at the opening of the World Series in California and has been in constant demand throughout the country, not only for his vocal ability but as a patriotic symbol of 9-11.
The entertainment included a show production from Disney, fireworks, magicians, clowns, a jazz band, and several health-related booths. Food was in plentiful supply. When Parrish Medical Center does anything it's done with class.
The new hospital, the pride of Titusville and certainly a prime draw for those thinking of relocating in the area, is expected to open Oct. 27.
Hospital CEO George Mikitarian described the new facility saying, "We want to promote and celebrate wellness."
As several visitors exclaimed after taking the cooks tour of the hospital, 'I can't think of a better place to be sick than here.'
According to officials the old hospital will be razed while the recent main entrance addition next to the ER will be converted to business offices.
There is also speculation that, in addition, the new facility may also be renamed. Should a majority of hospital board members approve the suggestion at the next scheduled meeting a few names are being considered that have a less parochial appellation - more in keeping with the tone, the times, and the larger population area the facility now serves with new residents unfamiliar with the original name given the hospital when land was donated by the Parrish family - as well as its recent affiliation with major medical centers in central and west central Florida. The not-for-profit hospital became self supporting in the late 1980's when taxes from North Brevard homeowners were discontinued.

The Hunt for Reds in October

From STAFF REPORTS
This year’s Hunt for Reds in October was hosted by Mosquito Lagoon Outfitters, Inc. and was the most successful ever with as many as 1,450 anglers participating coming from as far as California. The owners and staff at Mosquito Lagoon Outfitters is excited and proud to say that all of the profit made during the tournament will be donated to two charities, 50 percent will go to the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology and the other 50 percent will go to the Parrish Medical Alzheimer’s Daycare Center.
Mosquito Lagoon Outfitters was dedicated to bring new changes to The Hunt for Reds in October. Not only did the tournament bring great joy to local anglers but also helped to bring some tourists to Titusville, and most importantly raised money for charity. Everyone involved was amazed at the success and turnout of the event and none of it could have been possible without the support of the sponsors, volunteers, and all the participation from all of the anglers.
There were four different categories so that everyone from young and old alike had a fair chance to win a prize. The General Division paid out to the top five anglers with the grand prize of a Hewes 16’ Redfisher Flats Boat worth $23,000.00. Senior and Lady anglers were eligible to win in this category as well as the Senior and Ladies Division. Both Senior and Ladies Division paid out to the top two anglers, and the Junior Division paid out to the top five anglers. An angler must be at least 55 years of age in order to participate in the Senior Division. In order to be eligible for the Junior Division, the angler is required to be 15 years or younger. As one can see, there were plenty of opportunities for every family member to win a prize.

Lee Guy with his prize redfish.

The Grand Prize-Winner, Lee Guy (right) with his wife Sue Guy at the check in point at Sand Point Park.

The Grand Prize-winner in the General Division of the Hewes 16’ Redfisher (donated by Maverick Boats, Yamaha Motor, and EZ-Loader Trailer) was Lee Guy of Minnesota, checking in a redfish with a total of 21 spots. Mr. Guy was fishing with friends from the Titusville area along with his wife, Sue. One can say that the Guy family Florida vacation was definitely fund filled. However, local angler Bill Fisher gave everyone a run for their money as he hung onto the first place spot for most of the day. In this tournament there is no shame in taking home second place with a total of 17 spots, winning Mr. Fisher a cash prize of $2,500.00 donated by Mosquito Lagoon Outitters, Inc. The third place winner was John Frazier, bringing in a 17 spotter as well (check in time is the tie breaker), winning Mr. Frazier $1,500.00 donated by Fischer Chevrolet. David Labiak was this year’s fourth place winner with a total of 16 spots. Mr. Perez not only won fifth place in the General Division with a 14 spotter, but he also won first place in the Senior Division. Phil Woodham of Titusville won second place in the Senior Division with 9 spots.
The Ladies Division was fun and exciting as well. Christine Perez came in 15th place in the Ladies Division with 12 spots. Second place went to Rhonda Spraelen with 10 spots. Look out boys, the ladies are coming up fast on your heals!
Don’t let the title “Junior” fool you! There were many great junior anglers which made this years Junior Division tough to compete in. However, there was one junior angler that not only stood out among the rest of the juniors but if he was only a year older he would of given the big boys a run for their money. Fifteen year-old Garrett Wegeriff won first place in the Junior Division checking in with a 14 spotter! This is one angler Mr. Perez wants to look out for next year! Kyle Odam was the second place winner with 6 spots. Cecelia Williams was the third place winner with 6 spots. The fourth place winner, Steve O’Brian, also won with 6 spots. The fifth place winner was Dylan Johnson with 5 spots. All the junior anglers that participated should be commended on a job well done! The youngest angler was only 2 years-old!
Mosquito Lagoon Outfitters, Inc. is proud to bring such a successful tournament to Titusville and they look forward to next year’s tournament. Again, Mosquito Lagoon Outfitters, Inc. would like to thank everyone who participated and supported this great event and invite everyone to come visit them any time.

A City Plan - A Guest Commentary

By Jerome E. Randa - Titusville
Not once during the election process for City Council or Mayor have I heard anyone mention they had a plan for Titusville’s development. I heard the old rhetoric about new industry and businesses but I feel sure the people of Titusville do not want a factory town.
I see Titusville differently, I see an affluent waterfront bedroom community and I offer a plan to the City Council for their interest.

Zone the west side of U.S. 1 from S.R. 405 to the Titusville High School as condo’s only. Instead of taxes on fifty or so properties, the City would receive taxes on more than 5,000. It will only take one successful condo construction and the boom will be on. No apartments, time-shares, rentals, or hotels/motels would be permitted. We want the steady income.
Prohibit all construction east of U.S. 1 and begin a City buy back program with the long-term objective that all riverfront between S.R. 50 and the Howard Johnson motel is City Park.
Establish the following business only corridors.
1. S.R. 50 - Cheney Hwy. (U.S. 1 to City Limit)
2. Hopkins Ave. (entire length)
3. S.R. 405 - South Street (U.S. 1 to U.S. 1 )
4. S.R. 406 - Garden Street (1-95 to U.S. 1 )
5. S.R. 407 to 1-95
6. Grissom Parkway
7. Harrison Street / Fox Lake Road (Barna Ave. to S.R. 405)
Note 1. Only gas/convenience are permitted in residential areas.
Note 2. Existing businesses in residential areas would be exempt until they can be reverted back to residential.
Note 3. Any business structure in a residential area that is unoccupied for three years is to be condemned as a fire hazard and torn down.
Start action to relocate Titusville High School to a new school, preferably West of TICO airport. The long-range plan is to incorporate Port St. John and the area in between as suburbs of Titusville. Renaming the school after whoever donates the land makes sense.
Since the most affluent people in the area are the medical community, some influence should be exerted to establish a teaching hospital. I thought the old hospital ideal. Perhaps the under-used North Brevard campus of BCC is a beginning location.
Titusville and its neighbors need water. Our present source - wells in the aquifer - is insufficient. We must do what is done in many other areas of the country build a reservoir. There is land around Titusville with underling coquina rock. The rock removed makes excellent riprap for the river shoreline.
There are companies that will build and operate municipal golf courses when provided the land to build on. Such deals generally have a time limit when all rights revert back to the City.
It’s time to consider enlarging the Marina. Today many boats stop at Titusville because of the hours the bridge operates. With the construction of the new highrise bridge many boats will no longer stop. To offset this loss of revenue, new boat docking facilities are needed. The area to the north of the present Marina to the old Sand Point Inn property should be developed. The excavated material would be used to extend Sand Point Park to the “Pier” area for the purpose of constructing an Outdoor Band Shell and seating area. The purchase of the old Sand Point Inn property should be considered for use as a Yacht Club. The softball fields would be relocated.
Ideally, the place for Hotels are downtown and at the 405 / U.S. 1 intersection. U.S. 1 passing through the downtown area is a deterrent to development. U.S. 1 runs NE through Titusville and then turns North beyond Garden Street. Rerouting U.S. 1 to cross the railroad tracks south of Cheney Hwy. (SR 50) and run down the east side of the tracks to turn north at Grace Street and rejoin U.S. 1 down Norwood Avenue, would permit City controlled planned development of the downtown area with high-rise office buildings and hotels. The only access to U.S. 1 would be Cheney Hwy. Harrison Street, South Street and Garden Street.
An effort should be made to entice developers to create gated communities on the many plots of undeveloped land within the city.

Okay, that’s the Plan. Now where does the money come from? They say Titusville is broke. I suggest the following.

Raise taxes. If you want, you have to pay. Property owners should understand that taxes are a property investment. Show me a place where taxes are low and I’ll show you a place with low property values and nothing happening. Ideally, taxes should be $100.00 on every $10,000.00 value. Every five (5) years property owners will be required to furnish a certified property appraisal. Thereafter their tax will be based on 75% of the appraised value.
Stop spending for new and remodeled public facilities.
Stop pouring money into the police and fire departments. They are over staffed and underutilized. A halt to their salivating over every new device or gimmick is in order. The police and fire departments are also not social service organizations. I’d like to see a friendlier police force. We don’t need vicious dogs. Maybe a drug sniffer dog. Small variety preferred. If we need a SWAT force we can pay the county to use theirs. The police and fire department personnel don’t need the city cars that are, basically, used as personal transportation. Administrative personnel should use their own cars to get to work. Since Titusville is only seven miles long and three miles wide, we don’t need big highway cruisers. There is nowhere in the city limit that its safe to go over 60 mph and any small economical vehicle can do that. A single van can be used to pick up and transport suspected criminals to jail.

Remember, any city that proceeds without direction deserves what it becomes.

Sixth Annual Birding and Wildlife Festival coming to the Space Coast

Florida Scrub Jay - a threatened species

Florida’s Space Coast takes flight as families flock to Brevard County for the Sixth Annual Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival Nov. 13-17. Considered one of the premier birding festivals in the country, The festival offers five days of field trips, boat trips, seminars and workshops led by nationally recognized biologists, ornithologists and naturalists. The focus of the festival is science and technology as it applies to conservation.
Florida Space Coast - home of the largest collection of endangered wildlife and plants in the continental United States - offers a natural, unique setting for event boat tours along the Indian River Lagoon, exciting boat rides on the St. Johns River, and kayaking at Wekiva Springs and Haulovor Canal.
Centered at Brevard Community College in Titusville and reaching six surrounding counties, the event features a Birding Team Competition, which attracts amateur and professional birders. Teams of four birders will slog through the scrublands and wetlands of East Central Florida to spot and count as many species of birds as possible in a time-span of 29 hours. Totaling more than $15,000, Birding Team Awards and prizes will be presented at a Family-Fun-Day and Old Fashioned Fish Fry at Fox Lake Park Sun. from 12-5 p.m. along with free boat rides, kayak trips, music and fellowship.
To honor the 100th birthday of the National Wildlife Refuge System, a series of free seminars will be presented pertaining to the history and management of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and some of the animals found there, including Florida Scrub Jay, Bottlenose Dolphins and the endangered Manatee.
Festival evening activities include night spotlighting of birds at the Orlando Wetlands Park, an opening Reception at Titusville City Hall located in Historical Downtown Titusville, a unique boat tour of the lndian River featuring Fish Communication led by Dynamic Scientist Dr. Grant Gilmore using sophisticated underwater listening equipment, and a Saturday Night Social with hayrides, bonfires and live entertainment at the Ace of Hearts Ranch.
Free evening Keynote presentations are scheduled by Dr. Jim Davis, Interpretative Birding expert, Dr. Jefrey Wells, Audobon’s National Bird Conservation Director, and Joanne Williams, acclaimed wildlife photographer. Keynote Presentations will be held in the newly redecorated Council Chambers at Titusville City Hall.
Festival Sponsors include: Amtrak, BirdWatchers Digest, Boeing, Canaveral Port Authority, City of Titusville, Dixie Crossroads Seafood Restaurant, Dynamac, Inc., Eagle Optics, Florida Power & Light Co., FLA/USA, FLORIDA TODAY, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Leica Sport Optics, National Audubon Society, Pentax Corporation, Pepsi, Reliant Energy, Space Coast Office of Tourism, U. S. Foods, lnc., and Waste Management, Inc.
Pre-registration is required for all field trips and fees vary. Specific times and fees for events, seminars and exhibits, directions, registration forms and special rate accommodations can be found on the festival web site, www.nbbd.com/fly.
To celebrate birds and wildlife, contact Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism at (800) 93-OCEAN or Neta Harris at Festival Headquarters at (321) 268-5224 or visit www.space- coast.com.

Fred Krupski

Slip of the pen doesn't go unnoticed by readers

Normally when I, or other scribes make a gaffe it's usually because of inattention to small details; being in too much of a hurry or just plain sloppiness. The boo-boo in my last column was a result of a mental block and focusing on a single subject - then, in not proofing my copy -difficult any time when you have tunnel vision and a one-track mind.
I'm referring of course to my blunder in calling Harry S. Truman's wife "Margaret," instead of Bess. Not once - but twice did I refer to his daughter as his wife. I probably know the names of more ex-presidents wives than anyone I know so it was really inexcusable. I know which family member played the piano and which one sang. But wait! Here's what happened - or at least how I intend to rationalize the blooper.
In choosing photos to accompany the column I wrote about Key West, the picture on the desk next to my computer was one I took while riding the Conch Train (Picture right) I thought it was amusing since I don't believe that Margaret Truman every did a load of laundry in her life. At any rate I was staring at the photo while writing the headline - even remembering when Margaret married Daniel's. The name "Bess" simply went south for those few moments. Go figure. It wasn't my memory at fault this time. It was my fascination with the picture. Perhaps some dope will name something after me when I'm dead but it wont be a laundromat. Maybe a lounge or a fairway at a golf course I destroyed.
At least I was on target with the name of one of Hemingway's wives - the one who ordered the pool when Ernie was off covering the war. And I know that Lady Bird was married to Garfield. You think I got no ejucation?
Speaking of Ernie, one of my favorite quotes came from The Sun Also Rises (the movie, not the book) when Ava Gardner went through six reels saying, "I need a drink." "Buy me a brandy." "Get me another brandy." "How about a brandy?" and, finally, at the end of the movie, Mel Ferrer takes her in his arms and says: "You are the first woman who said anything that made sense to me."
Since I'm on the subject of vacations, more or less, I think you'll agree that all of us need to get away from real life once every few years. However, I discovered that there are too many people at all of the good places, so lately I've been scrutinizing the travel sections of newspapers looking for secret hide-a-ways. Vacation areas seem to have either too many people or not enough. And I really enjoy planning a vacation more than taking one, mainly because it's difficult breaking routines. I still get up early because of some nervous premonition that the world is passing me by.
The secret of a real vacation is not in getting over this feeling, but in not caring whether it does or not. A vacation should be a time to relax and smell something, and not do much of anything. But it's amazing how much money it costs to do not much of anything. Not that we can't afford it, but I eat too much on vacation. Sue eats like a bird. By "afford" I don't mean the cost because I need a weight gain of 30 pounds more than anyone I know.
Another interesting thing about vacations is the number of people who always end up counting the number of days they have left. The day they arrive they start talking about when and how they're going home.
Looking in my (ours, shared) closet I find I have more vacation shirts with area logo's on them than I have time to wear them. I keep buying new sport golf shirts but always end up always wearing my comfortable, old ones, stained by some foreign substance, and pockets torn at the corners; a result of pulling out golf tees I suspect. Some years, the right occasion to wear my new shirts never comes.
This past week Sue was gone again, this time to New Jersey to visit old chums and attend a class reunion. A day after she left I became immediately bored. The silence was terrible. I was hoping for rain when you do things that you don't do any other time. I love rainy days when you can't go out and you do all those indoor things needing attention. Chores like cleaning cobwebs off 18 foot ceilings and inside windows, straightening up work areas, changing litter boxes and replacing garden hoses that no longer look like rubber but a 25 foot length of spiraling Duck (or Duc) tape.
Back to my recent vacation.
I think I like looking at travel sections, to be honest, because all the ads for those faraway places remind me of how much I like to stay at home. That comes with being older. At the ocean I notice that it hurts more to go barefoot on the beach and the water seems to be colder. There are many place in the world I don't want to go. At my age sitting on a Caribbean island where beautifully browned women lie around on white beaches in bikinis no longer has appeal. And a planned vacation with 80 other tourists is something I desperately don't want to do. I would pay anything not to go on one of those. I want to see things at my own pace. Since I've gotten used to indoor plumbing, I got camping and nick-nicking out of my system long ago.
Recently, I received a brochure from a travel agency about taking a stern-wheeler up (or down) the Mississippi, retracing the course of Huck Finn. I thought of stopping at Memphis to say hello to my brother but after looking at the cost I decided to send him a postcard. Even if the boat is called The Bell of Louisville, I'm not going. And I don't want to take a five thousand dollar luxury tour of Lithuania, including two meals a day and hotel rooms. I've checked that off my list of places that might be interesting for others to visit.
I would, however, consider some place unspoiled, but I don't think there's any left. The only places unspoiled are places that people can't reach anyway.

Business Bulletin Bob Socks

By BOB SOCKS

Landed

The Boeing Company selected Orlando-based Advanced Laser Systems Technology Inc. to develop a laser range finder for the Orbital Express space operations architecture program.
Boeing is the prime contractor for Orbital Express, a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency–sponsored program that is focused on reducing overall costs to space programs by extending spacecraft life through autonomous systems for refueling and reconfiguration. ALST will develop a range finder that will be central to robotic docking procedures for spacecraft.

Titusville Update on New Construction

American Police Hall of Fame- Construction has started on the new museum in the VectorSpaee Industrial Park in south Titusville. The new museum will consist of 39,042 square feet of museum and office area, and a 9,050 square feet indoor gun range. The developer is the American Police Hall of Fame of Miami. The contractor is RUSH Construction of Titusville.
Kids Kingdom- Construction has started on the new day care facility in Titusville. The 9,450 square foot day care is located west of the Royal Oak Colony Apartment complex’s entrance on Knox McRae Drive near Barna Avenue. The contractor is Gene Loyd Contracting of Titusville.
Dominos Pizza- Plans have been submitted for a new store on N. Singleton Ave. across from Dairy Plaza, north of the Sprint convenience store. The new 1,250 square foot store will also have a drive-thru. The owner/developer is Bill Blalock of Melbourne. The contractor will be Messer Construction of Sharpes.
Summerwood Villas (a.k.a. Sisson Villas)- The proposed 82-lot patio home subdivision will be developed on an 18.82 acre site at the southeast corner of Sisson Road and Little League Lane. The developer is Clark Development Co. of Melbourne. The Engineering firm for the project is Canaveral Engineering of Titusville
Sterling Forest Patio Homes- The proposed 120-lot patio home subdivision will be developed on a 23.49 acre site at the northeast corner of Sisson Road and Little League Lane. The developer is Forte Macaulay Development Consultants, Inc. of Melbourne. The engineering firm for the project is Honeycutt & Associates of Titusville.
A Ezee Self Storage- Plans have been submitted for a miniwarehouse development on S. Washington Avenue (S. US 1) across from Kennedy Point Marina, which some of us may remember as the Tropical Wonderland site. Phase One of the project will consist of 4 buildings, totaling 31,400 square feet of storage units. A future second phase is planned for an additional 5 buildings, totaling 49,050 square feet. The developer is A Ezee Self Storage of Sewall’s Point, Florida. The engineering firm for the project is Canaveral Engineering of Titusville.
Hickory Green- Plans have been submitted for a proposed subdivision off Cheney Highway (SR 50) in Titusville, which will consist of 26 average size single-family lots This new subdivision will be located just west of The Hamlet Subdivision and will be a continuation of Dorothy Circle on the west side of Zoltan Drive. The developer is Jen Lee Development, Inc. of Titusville. The engineering firm for the project is CCEI of Titusville.
U-Haul Self Storage- Plans have been submitted for a proposed expansion to the U-Haul facility located on Garden Street in north Titusville. This expansion will consist of six buildings, totaling 680 self-storage cubicles on the 5.23 acre site located east of the existing facility, previously the home of Amandrew Monument Company. The engineering firm for the project is PEC of Orlando.
Tico T-Hanger- Plans have been submitted and approved for the construction of a 12-unit aircraft hanger at the Space Coast Executive Airport (TICO) in south Titusville. The developer/builder is Holland-Sheltair Aviation Group of Ft. Lauderdale.
BP- Plans have been submitted for a re-build project at the existing BP service station on Cheney Highway near I-95. Plans indicate the demolition of the existing structures and the construction of a new 3,500 square foot convenience store and restaurant. The developer/owner is M&R United, Inc. Of Cocoa. The engineering firm is Honeycutt & Associates of Titusville
Village Woods- Plans have been submitted for Phase Three of this LaCita subdivision. This new phase will consist of 23 additional Patio Home lots totaling 16 acres. The developer is EKS, Inc. of Cocoa. The engineering firm for the project is Honeycutt & Associates of Titusville.
Park Avenue Office Plaza- Plans have been submitted for Phase Two of the professional office plaza on S. Park Avenue at the corner of Tomoka Avenue. This phase will consist of an additional one-story, 4,560 square foot office building. The developer/owner is Ken Anson of Titusville. The engineer for the project is Gene Eary of Cocoa.

Real Estate Transactions

Land at the Trails of Titusville (War Eagle Blvd.) sold for $429,000.

A home at 1717 Castle Drive sold for $350,000.(Sherwood area).
A home at 782 Florencia Circle sold for $310,000 (La Cita).
A home at 6860 Sweet Bay Court sold for $245,000 (Hundred Acre Woods, Port St. John)
A home at 125 Plantation Drive sold for $262,142 (The Great Outdoors).
A home at 781 Plantation Drive sold for $180,000 (The Great Outdoors).
A home at 3195 Knox McRae sold for $175,000.
A home at 1503 Ferrier Drive sold for $169,248 (Royal Oak area)
A home at 645 Lakewood Lane sold for $163,428 (La Cita)
A home at 3603 Alan Drive sold for $161,000 (Royal Oak)
A home at 3020 La Cita Lane sold for $155,000 (La Cita)
A home at 744 Plantation Drive sold for $150,142 (Great Outdoors)

Strictly my opinion

The Impact Fee Committee has been appointed with Woody Rice as chairman. Call Woody at 383-5770 (City Hall) and let him know how you feel. Impact Fees were responsible for the lack of growth in Titusville for many years. The reduction of impact fees helped the City grow and was cause for the glowing articles in the FLORIDA TODAY (10/13/02). We don’t have that much growth forecast that we need impact fees. Titusville will never be a Merritt Island or Orlando.
Titusville City elections are but two weeks away. There are but two council seats up for grabs and the choices are very clear cut. Two candidates are for continued growth, and two candidates are for spend and feel good. The choices are up to you. Get out and vote.
Malpractice insurance is one of the greater problems facing Florida residents. The rates are too high – and going higher. Doctors are threatening to leave the state, retire, or give up their practices. This will have a negative effect on all of us and it must be stopped now. What to do? Contact your state legislators and tell them to cap the law suits at $250,000. The trial attorneys are against this capping as it will effect their pocketbooks. If these awards are not capped, one day you will need a doctor and his office will be closed.

Quote of the Week:
“Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.”
–Nikita Khrushchev

The Buzz around town is ...

Miracle City Mall is having a pumpkin contest on Sat., Oct. 26. Be sure and check out the ad for more details. Also, the Jaycee’s haunted house will be in the old McCroy’s starting Fri., Oct. 25 thru Thurs., Oct. 31. (except Sun. and Mon.) from 6 to 10 p.m. There’s a $5 charge and you can call Shawn Williams at 269-9723 for more details.
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Are you planning a Halloween party? Custom Design Party Store at 211 S. Hopkins Ave. has all kinds of party supplies. See ad for details.
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Check out the dineout and entertainment section to find out where all the Halloween parties will be. Also, there will be a Halloween Party at Holiday Inn on Thurs., Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.
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Award Trophy Co. now has new clocks and gift items for the holidays.
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Take in Eric’s Baseball Cards & Comics coupon and get a free comic book on Thurs., Oct. 31. * * * Check out Spaceport Video Centers ad for Halloween specials. * * * Cindy’s Hallmark is offering 30% off assorted Halloween items. Watch for the opening of Cindy’s Christmas Shop in the mall.
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Fabric Emporium will be closing soon and the entire inventory must be sold....including fixtures. They are having a 30% off sale that will start Mon., Nov. 4. See ad for details.
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Where can you get a bagel for only 10�? Charles, the owner of Bagel World at 1427 Garden St., says I can and I’m back and want to apologize to the public for the poor management and service. If you have any complaints, go in and see Charles and come back for great service. Be sure and use the coupon in the ad.
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Bobbs Fire Equipment has a coupon for homeowners for $35 off a fire extinguisher with smoke detector.
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Little Art Studio in Miracle City Mall has a 25% and 35% coupon to go in and shop. Also watch for their name change....Studio Plus! They have expanded and have a lot of other gift items to choose from.
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Indian River Fence Co. has moved from So. Hopkins Ave. to 485 N. Washington Ave. in a beautiful new building next to the old Jack’s Pub. Stop in and say hi and order your new fence.
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Call Space Coast Nature Tours at 321-267-4551 and take your family for a few hours of enjoyment down the Indian River for a nature tour.
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If you’re looking for realtor Barbara Doughtie, you can find her at Haddad & Assoc., Inc. at 805 S. Washington Ave. Let Barbara help you with all your real estate needs.
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Garden St. Depot is now serving WM. J. Sweet’s Gourmet Ice Cream that’s sugar free.
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Hope’s Tea Room & Treasures can schedule your Victorian Tea Parties and wedding rehearsal dinners. Call for an appointment.
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Plan to have dinner at Plantation on the Green in the Great Outdoors and enjoy entertainment by Rob Barnes on Fri., Oct. 25th. Sunday buffets are back.

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