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Melbourne Beachsider

Teen surf star earns shot at Olympic glory, history

For the first time in history, the sport of surfing will make its debut at the 2020 Tokyo ...

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Holiday goodwill: Beachside communities rise to occasion

The spirit of giving was in full force along the barrier island, as local municipalities and departments joined ...

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Lifelong Beachsider’s rise to fire chief had air of inevitability

It could be said that Gavin Brown was born to be a firefighter – and after a life ...

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A1A roadwork may finally wrap up by end of the month

There’s a silver lining to the traffic-clogging $1.1 million Pedestrian Safety Improvement project happening along State Road A1A. ...

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No charges in accident that killed pedestrian

An Indialantic man will not face any charges in a deadly pedestrian-vehicle accident last month. Anna Katherine Gallagher, ...

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Charges may be imminent in Tropical Trail accident

Florida Highway Patrol investigators say the driver who fled the scene from a two-car accident last month has ...

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‘Blue Star Memorial By-Way’ marker slated for Lily Park

Lily Park will soon be the site of a Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker. The park, located at ...

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New momentum for Ponce de Leon-Melbourne link

The community is invited to witness another step in the decades-long quest to honor the first steps of ...

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Park feature may become pleasant pit-stop for migrating birds

Migrating birds often face a grueling trip as they travel thousands of miles from their northern homes in ...

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Young-at-heart seniors find a ‘fitting’ venue to fall in love

The Forever Fit class offered at South Beach Fitness in Indian Harbour Beach claims to help increase bone ...

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Tenant takes landlord beef to the streets

Jordan Malfara has become a familiar site for many in Melbourne Beach as he takes his landlord-tenant dispute ...

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Lane closures to test drivers’ patience on A1A

Beachside residents will be forced to march (or rather drive) to the beat of different drums for a ...