Event held on July 25 recognized first responders, nurses, and educators-past and present
WATCH: The Friday Night Locker Room’s Steve Wilson and Lisa Nicholas had the opportunity to cover “Grilling for Heroes,” at One Senior Place in Viera, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The event, which was created to recognize and thank first responders, nurses and educators-past and present, included terrific BBQ, a kid zone, cooling stations and much more. For more information on One Senior Place, CLICK HERE.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Lisa Nicholas and I had the opportunity to cover “Grilling for Heroes,” at One Senior Place in Viera, on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
The event, which was created to recognize and thank first responders, nurses, and educators-past and present, included terrific BBQ, a kid zone, an ice cream truck, cooling stations and much more.
The Friday Night Locker Room’s Steve Wilson and Lisa Nicholas had the opportunity to cover “Grilling for Heroes,” at One Senior Place in Viera, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The event, which was created to recognize and thank first responders, nurses and educators-past and present, included terrific BBQ, a kid zone, cooling stations and much more.
While on site, I had the opportunity to talk with the Director of One Senior Place, Angie Higgins. She told me they just celebrated their 20-year anniversary in Brevard County. Higgins said, “We are a resource center for seniors and their families. We have all the senior services that you could possibly need.”
The Friday Night Locker Room’s Steve Wilson and Lisa Nicholas had the opportunity to cover “Grilling for Heroes,” at One Senior Place in Viera, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The event, which was created to recognize and thank first responders, nurses and educators-past and present, included terrific BBQ, a kid zone, cooling stations and much more.
There are seminars held each day at One Senior Place. Higgins told me they have “attorneys, insurance, and financial education,” along with many events such as “Grilling for Heroes.”
For more information on One Senior Place, CLICK HERE.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Steve Wilson moved to Brevard County in 1984 and has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 25 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports and the space industry, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.
Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia. He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.
Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey, Florida House District 32 Constituent of the Week 4/20/25.
Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.
He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 26 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.
The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.
