Brevard Business News

PETER CRANIS: June Tourist Development Tax Comes in at Record-Setting $2.226 Million

PETER CRANIS: The June Tourist Development Tax (TDT) has come in at a surprising $2.226 million – up an impressive 8.8% from last year’s $2.045 million and 18.9% over the June 2021 number of $1.872 million. It is also the ninth best month in TDT collection history. Year to date, we are at $20.188 million which is 14.4% ahead of last year’s previous high of $17.643 million. […]

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WATCH: Fitness Club Merritt Island Draws Rave Reviews from Longtime Professional Personal Trainer Mark Miller

WATCH: Veteran Personal Trainer Mark Miller is now based at Fitness Club Merritt Island North and sat down with Space Coast Daily’s Tom Palermo to talk about his new partnership with Fitness Club and the high level of expert service he provides his clients. Fitness Club Merritt Island recently expanded their facilities and services at 1450 North Courtenay Pkwy. […]

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YOUR VIEW: First Amendment Under Fire in Palm Bay, Recent Events Pose Significant Threat to Rights and Values

As citizens of Palm Bay, we are endowed with the right to petition our government, a fundamental pillar of democracy enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Today, I find myself compelled to share my concerns about recent events that pose a significant threat to this cherished right and the very essence of our nation’s values. […]

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WATCH: Exclusive Interview With Satellite’s Katelyn Smith, 2023 Breakfast of Champions Courage Athlete of the Year

Katelyn Smith, the 2023 Breakfast of Champions Courage Athlete of the Year, was born with only one arm, but it has not slowed her down one bit. She is a recent graduate of Satellite High School, and this past year was the leadoff batter and centerfielder for the Scorps softball team. Katelyn had a tremendous season this past year, leading the team in hitting, on base percentage, runs scored and stolen bases. […]