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Jennifer Torres

Melbourne Beachsider

Spotlight on students’ bright – and practical – ideas at Science Fair

It was weird science meets everyday life at the Brevard Intracoastal Regional Science and Engineering Fair last weekend ...

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Deep diver discovers centuries-old treasures off our coast

He’s been called the modern-day Indiana Jones. Mike Torres begrudgingly admits he’s heard the comparison before – but ...

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Bald eagle sightings create big buzz here

The Town of Melbourne Beach wants residents to help document and report American bald eagle sightings as eagles ...

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Sea oat planting seen crucial to beach ecosystem

They say still waters run deep – but so do the roots of a sea oat plant. Not ...

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Town manager’s lengthy, productive tenure nears finish line

In a field where the typical career in one town or city often spans less than seven years, ...

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Biking/walking ‘trail’ blazers all in on East Coast Greenway

A dedicated group of volunteers, cyclists, hikers, elected officials, donors and nature lovers have been working together over ...

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Toddler survives accidental fall from second-story window

A toddler who apparently pushed open a second-floor window of a barrier island home and fell out of ...

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Village Market targets mid-April opening

Design issues and permitting requirements prevented the December grand opening of Djon Pepaj’s much-anticipated new venture, Village Market. ...

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Like a ‘Rock’: Ministry envisions church as inclusive community

What do a subwoofer, a 12-channel mixing console, wireless mics and interactive lighting have to do with church? ...

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Derelict boat ‘cuki’ now rests in pieces

The Cuki has crumbled. Sixteen months ago, a 45-foot sailboat named the Cuki – better known by many ...

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‘Black gold’ rush: Composting efforts draw enthusiastic community support

While some people see only crushed eggs shells, used coffee grounds or last night’s leftover dinner in the ...

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Ageless wonder still walks, talks MelBeach history

For 35 years, Melbourne Beach town historian Frank Thomas has guided fascinated, history-loving groups of people along on ...