Aug 31, 2019

Sometimes Wildlife Cams Take the Best Pictures

We set up our Hunting Game Trail Cameras in several locations throughout Brevard County, Florida. The back woods adjacent to Upper St. Johns Marsh came out with the best Wildlife Cam Pictures. Just an overgrown, reclaimed cow pasture really that now has a new St. Johns Parkway running right through the middle of it. What a trade-off, thanks to Brevard County ... I guess they needed a new road. At least these 2018 photos are still alive and well.


A feeder and hunting stand set-up about a mile off a dirt road in West Melbourne, Florida.


Florida Deer and Wild Turkeys


The diversity of Florida's Wildlife runs about 700 vertebrate land and freshwater species. 

The five most deadly of Florida's Wildlife include the American Alligator, Water Moccasin, Florida Panther, Mosquito's as they transfer disease, and the non-indigenous Burmese Python. Read More at News-Press.

These pictures were taken in a field you could categorize as a Florida Scrub, Marsh, or Pine land with standing water for part of the year, sandy loam soil, wooded grass land, no mangroves but palms, oak,  maple, and pine trees.

Other Florida ecosystems include Mangroves, Scrub, Pine lands, Freshwater Swamp or Marshes, Dunes, and Coral Reefs. The USGS has more on Florida Ecosystems.


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Aug 30, 2019

Killer Crabs in Cocoa Beach

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KILLER CRABS IN COCOA BEACH!!!!

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Not really LOL, Blue Crabs =) Great fishing on the west side of the road at Playalinda! "Catches of the Day" photos to come ...

Look to the west while driving down the road ...

Directions:

From Interstate 95, take State Road 406 exit at Titusville, Florida. After crossing the Indian River, take a right fork onto State Road 402 and continue east to the beach.

From Cocoa Beach, take Highway A1A north to State Road 528 and go west to State Road 3 and follow it north to State Road 402, then turn east (right).

Parking:

Parking is a fee per vehicle, per day, to enter Canaveral National Seashore.

Hours:

Hours for Canaveral National Seashore are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Facilities:

Rest rooms and a visitor center.



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For info on Blue Crabs


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Aug 29, 2019

The Hilton Daytona Beach, Florida


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The Hilton, 100 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort Florida is Family oriented and pet friendly, the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort has 744 total rooms. 682 rooms, 32 suites, and 30 beachfront cabana suites.

The beauty of the construction is indeed an addition to the landscape located in sight of the Daytona Beach Pier.

Our Resort page lists the Hilton's many amenities like Beach Emporium Gift Shop, Spa, Dining Outlets, Swimming Pools and D-Dawgs Kidszone, State of the Art Fitness Center, Business Centers, and more.

Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort has lovely, comfortable, rooms and suites with multiple amenities. Check on the Ocean-View rooms, what a sight!

Current Special Offers include Florida resident discounts, Labor Day Weekend Packages, and live entertainment. The McCoy's Rum Room at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort offers a Frank Sinatra Tribute on Saturday, August 31st from 9 pm and 1 am. Enjoy the sound of Frank Sinatra by Armando Dias. Visit the Special Offers section for more.

The Events Calendar offers more detailed Event information.

Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanside cost $25 million to renovate.The Greek Villa Vanilla paint job on the exterior shines like a beacon. This construction is a beauty to behold. If you aren't able to stay at the Hilton, take time to visit. View other newly renovated properties along the east coast.


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Aug 28, 2019

Eddy Creek Gazebo Canaveral National Seashore Playalinda Beach


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Canaveral National Seashore, Playalinda Beach, Eddy Creek Gazebo overlooking the beach entrance. This is such a scenic lunch area while enjoying the Florida sun, sand, and surf at Canaveral National Seashore. The Eddy Creek parking area has roughly twenty parking spots with easy access to the beach ramp. This is a family oriented spot with an awesome vista.




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Aug 27, 2019

A Max Brewer Bridge, Titusville, Florida watching 1KiteSurf.com



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We were driving home from a day of Florida East Coast Surf Fishing, along the shore of the A The Max Brewer Bridge which is off the east end of Garden St. in Titusville overlooking the Indian River, and came upon some awesome Kite Surf action! This is an instructor for 1 Kite Surf and handled the Wind Surf gear with precision. It was a 15 minute show we hadn't planned but were happy to see.

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With parking locations aplenty, the adventurous have found a prime location to Kite or Wind Surf. Fishing, swimming, Jet-Skis, just fun in the sun days are had by locals and tourists alike. More information on what to do around A Max Brewer Bridge.

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1KiteSurf.com takes you to a contact page for Kite and Wind Surfing Lessons 1 Wind Surf. 1 Kite Surf also offers Gear Rentals.
Where can we Wind Surf? Locations for 1 Kite Surf Wind Surfing Lessons include Titusville, Merritt Island, and Cocoa Beach, Florida.

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Aug 26, 2019

A Max Brewer Bridge Titusville, Florida

A Max Brewer Bridge Titusville, Florida

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The A Max Brewer bridge is a $44.8 million dollar concrete construction located at the east end of Garden Street in Titusville, Florida. Going east past the bridge is Canaveral National Seashore, Haulover Canal, Black Point Wildlife Drive, and Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.

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Veterans Memorial Fishing Pier
The smaller pier known as the Catwalk or just fishing pier 2 at Veterans Memorial Fishing Pier is closed because of damages done by Hurricane Irma. No date for reopening this pier is set.

The Veterans memorial Fishing Pier stays open during launches, restrooms and all.

This link has a very crowded view of what the A Max Brewer Bridge can look like for a rocket launch viewing.


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Waterway Explorer is an Awesome site for a deep view at your Waterways.
What's close by?

For those who forgot their sunscreen, towel, or snacks and lunch, on the west side of A Max Brewer Bridge there are shops and eateries like CVS, 7-Eleven, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Save A Lot. 

Parrish Park is usually the locals term when referring to the shoreline around A Max Brewer Bridge. It is complete with boat ramps, ample parking, restrooms, and a boardwalk.


Hobo Island is one of the extremely small islands looking south off the A Max Brewer Bridge. It is said to have a population from 1 to 4 from time to time.

Sand Point Park and Space View Park US Space Walk of Fame are close by and  

Pier 220 has Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night live bands at the Waterside Bar. 

Check out the menu, hours, and events. Dinner entrees are between $15-$30.

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Aug 25, 2019

Observatory Canaveral National Seashore



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The Observatory at Canaveral National National Seashore, Florida is a mystery owned by NASA. The Observatory sits at the end of the drive-able road, just past parking area 13. We have asked several National Park Rangers about this structure and we get shaking heads and hands, nope, that belongs to NASA. We can still admire the building and wonder of its use.

Canaveral National Seashore is a full day trip of fun in the sun or come for a morning stroll down the beach. The sunrise view from this Florida east coast beach is spectacular. August 2019.

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Canaveral National Seashore includes Playalinda Beach with access from Titusville and Apollo Beach north, access from New Smyrna Beach.

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Aug 24, 2019

Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Parade



Cocoa Beach Parade Celebrates the Apollo 11 Mission. The Parade kicked off the week long events calendar. A Golf Tournament honoring Alan Shepard, Pub Crawl through Cocoa Village, Celebration Dinner with Duran Duran, and many more scheduled.

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Cape Kennedy, Florida July 16, 1969 at 9:32 am from Launch Pad 39A on the Saturn-V AS-506 rocket, the first lunar landing for Apollo took Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins for a ride on Apollo's 11th Mission. 

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Aug 23, 2019

Daytona Beach Pier, Main Street, Daytona, Florida



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The Daytona Beach Pier on Florida's East Coast is an Icon for the Area.

A family oriented walk through shops, eateries like Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Cold Stone Creamery, Johnny Rocket's, Wing House, Chicago Red Hots, and Sloppy Joe's, and the Daytona Beach Bandshell. Free Bandshell Concerts are on Friday and Saturday nights with Saturday night fireworks after the show. The free concerts go on from August 23, 2019 - September 28, 2019 and start at 7 pm. Admission is Free with the option of a $10 VIP admission which includes a chair. Free fireworks show on Saturday nights.

Joe's Crab Shack is a destination set apart. "Eat At Joe's", "Be Ye Warned Taste If You Dare", and "Pirate's Sail These Waters", are slogans connected to this establishment. I recommend the Arrrrrtichoke Dip, delicious. Don't forget to "Walk the Plank", you get to keep the glass.

The old-school video arcade, complete with skee-ball, offers a respite from the sun on those extreme days Florida has. There is a water-park, complete with a Lazy River, Daytona Lagoon, and Family Entertainment Center that offers Go-Kart fun. There's Laser Tag, a Rock Wall, Rope Sky Maze, mini-golf course, and more. Family packed fun for all.

Visit the Official Daytona Beach site for easily navigated information, future memories, and fun.

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Aug 22, 2019

Toys for Tots Brevard County, Florida 2019


This year, Brevard County Toys for Tots will have 2 campaigns North and South

Denise Farias' areas are Scottsmoor, Mims, Titusville, Port St. John, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island, Rockledge.


Phone Lines Will Be Open September 1, 2019
Campaign Officially Starts October 1, 2019
Toys for Tots Coordinator: Denise Farias 321-200-6173

Live in Melbourne, Viera, Palm Bay, Visit Toys for Tots South Brevard County.

Coordinator: Fabio Cedeno 312-434-1283, 312-434-0553. 
Campaign Officially Starts October 1, 2019

Enjoy a blast from the past, December of 2010, Merritt Island gathering at Merritt Square Mall of the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run. Take a Ride Down memory Lane...

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US Marine Corps Reserve Motorcycle Run

Check out the coolest bikers in Brevard County, Florida setting up for the Toys for Tots Run this morning at the Merritt Square Mall, Merritt Island, Florida. These men and women get together each year to support The United States Marine Corps Reserve, Toys for Tots Program, Brevard Co. Florida. We took some great pictures of the motorcycles and riders (if you see a lot more Sportster's than not, ... I like them)



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                                                                  Merry Christmas

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Cocoa Beach Pictures is Thankful for Toys for Tots! 

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Too many good ones ...

Thanks to all who enjoyed the ride! 

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Sea Turtle Tracks Canaveral National Seashore


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Sea Turtle tracks coming up the beach at Canaveral National Seashore, Playalinda Beach, Florida. New tracks are sought after each morning by National Park Rangers, Scientists, and volunteers. They locate the tracks, cover the newly laid nest with protective mesh to keep predators away, and journal the location and date. 

Sea Turtle activity this year has been booming! This means many little turtle babies will be added to our wonderful waters.

"Where Can I See Sea Turtle Nests Safely?" Visit FWC

Florida Fish and Wildlife has more information on nesting, projects, and threats for Sea Turtles.

Find out more about Sea Turtles at Florida Fish and Wildlife

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Aug 9, 2019

Atlas V Rocket Launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida


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August 8, 2019, a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket delivered an advanced communications satellite to space for the US Air Force. This is a picture of what civilians saw from Melbourne, Florida. People viewing the rocket launch in Brevard County, standing outdoors can also hear and feel the power of the launch. Any launch is a site to behold. 

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Exceptional viewing areas can be found at Jetty Park or on Upcoming Rocket Launches page for Kennedy Space Center

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