Brevard News

Steve Wilson Asks Space Coast Leaders, ‘What Does the Start of a New Year Mean to You?’

It is the beginning of a new year – 2024 has arrived! I asked multiple individuals from around the county, “What does the start of a new year mean to you?” I felt good after reading every response. I wish that I could have asked every person on the Space Coast this question, but I have a feeling a lot of the responses would have been like what you see below. […]

Attractions

PETER CRANIS: July Tourist Development Tax Comes in at $2.21 Million, Year to Date is Incredible $22.4 Million

PETER CRANIS: The much anticipated July Tourist Development Tax (TDT) has come in at $2.214 million – down 2.7% from last year’s $2.28 million and up 4.5% compared to the July 2021 number of $2.12 million. Year to date, we are at an incredible $22.4 million which is 12.5% ahead of last year’s previous high of $19.9 million. This equates to $448 million in total lodging revenue. […]

Attractions

PETER CRANIS: Brevard Features Great Museums, Historic Homes and Locations to Explore

PETER CRANIS: With the long Labor Day weekend here, I thought it would be a good time to talk about the various museums and historic homes there are in Brevard County. For people who say there isn’t a lot to do here on the Space Coast, we at the tourism office beg to differ. There are two dozen museums, historic homes, and other historic locations that people can explore. […]