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George White

Melbourne Beachsider

Backyards chicken-free? Scratch that idea

The Indian Harbour Beach City Council was about to have the city remain backyard chicken-free April 23 when ...

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‘This is unique’: Community Medic program thrives in SatBeach

When it comes to helping the elderly “age in place” at home and affordably, there’s no place like ...

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SatBeach shaping up as DeSoto Park debuts new adult fitness gear

Lace up your sneakers and mark your calendars for the Saturday, May 4 breakfast grand opening of DeSoto ...

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A1A crosswalks project again in spotlight after another fatality

The death of another pedestrian trying to cross State Road A1A March 24 has intensified debate on state ...

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A new role for Samsons Island

City-owned Samsons Island in Satellite Beach may hold the keys to natural ways to repair the ailing Indian ...

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Amid hailstorm chaos … a tsunami warning

It wasn’t planned that a test of the city’s warning system would coincide with a freak hailstorm, but ...

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New source for sand in Mid-reach replenishment

There’s a good chance no more allegedly “muddy sand” from upland mines will be used in the upcoming ...

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‘High’ occupancy, enthusiasm at Oceana Condos

The sold-out South tower of Oceana Condos in Satellite Beach has received a Certificate of Occupancy after a ...

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‘Gleason’ Tortoises relocated as precaution

Up to 10 gopher tortoises discovered during a recent survey in Gleason Park in Indian Harbour Beach are ...

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‘Doubles Beachside’ restaurant will rise again on new site

An important piece of the Satellite Beach development puzzle is now in place for the future with the ...

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Concerned resident’s request prompts EPA tests for contaminants

South Patrick Shores resident Sandra Sullivan hopes testing by the Environmental Protection Agency will get to the bottom ...

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Suspect in animal cruelty may face stiffer penalty if convicted

A Satellite Beach dog groomer is now out on bond and has pleaded not guilty to abusing a ...