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Waves Craft Bar & Kitchen in Cocoa Beach We are hitting the waves at the newly renovated Waves Craft Bar and Kitchen, located inside the Cocoa Beach Hilton Oceanfront Hotel.  Waves features a whole new menu that provides guests with a coastal dining experience with craft cocktails to complement their locally sourced seafood dishes.   Join us as we sit down with the Chef and the Catering Director of another great place to eat and meet friends on Florida’s Space Coast!

Take a stroll with us down the streets of Historic Cocoa Village when we sit down with Amanda Muzaurieta, Director of the Cocoa Village Association on the next episode of 321 Lift Off. The historic, tree-lined streets allow you to shop and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a nostalgic riverside community while having a special night out with friends, enjoying casual dining – Italian, pizza, sushi, tapas, or seafood. Historic Cocoa Village Main Street's mandate is to help promote and encourage the growth of the Historic Cocoa Village community and the City of Cocoa in general by organizing and hosting community events and activities in the Village. Join us to discuss the Cocoa Village Association and its upcoming events, like a sip and strolls, the upcoming Arts and Crafts show, Santa Paws for the Cause in December, and more.

Join us on 321 Lift Off when we speak with Steven Heron, the Executive and Artistic Director of the Titusville Playhouse. Titusville Playhouse, lnc. was established on August 29, 1965. after putting on shows in a 'garage playhouse setting, an old church building on Dummit Avenue, was purchased using borrowed money and some savings. The building was renovated to create a 92-seat theatre that opened on May 12, 1972, and produces five shows per season. Listen as Mr. Heron discusses the upcoming shows, we can see this upcoming show season and provides an update on the three new performance venues on the properties purchased by the Playhouse in 2021.

Playalinda Brewery Company in Titusville. Join us on 321 Lift Off when we speak with John Howard, Brix Project General Manager at the Playalinda Brewery Company in Titusville. Playalinda Brewing Company opened its doors in November 2014, establishing itself as an oasis of high-quality beer and a gathering point for locals and visitors alike. The building, once home to Titusville Hardware, is one of the city’s oldest, dating back to 1915. Today, Playalinda’s Hardware Store location serves as a downtown destination for small-batch beers and warm, small-town charm. Just up the road, Playalinda’s Brix Project location has made a name for itself as a hip hub where a constantly evolving menu, fresh-brewed beer, and craft cocktails take center stage. Listen as we learn more about their beer production, and we will see and hear how their creative craft beer, fresh food, and good vibes collide!

Join us on 321 Lift Off when we speak with Zach Marchetti of the Brevard Zoo. The Brevard Zoo is a 75-acre property that houses over 900 types of animals and is a leading institution in top zoo lists and awards from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Watch live when we learn more about the three Lion Brothers in their natural habitat and get an update on the expansion of a new aquarium.

The Space Bar | Rooftop Bar near Kennedy Space Center Join us on 321 Lift Off when we speak with Wayne Soard, Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott, Titusville Kennedy Space Center, and home of The Space Bar!  The future is taking off at The Space Bar, a one-of-a-kind rooftop bar and restaurant at the Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Center that offers an incredible, up-close view of rocket launches while enjoying a snack, sandwiches, and more from our menu.    Listen while we discuss the new hotel and its amenities, the different experiences at The Space Bar, and more! #spacebar #titusville #nasa #kennedyspacecenter

Join us on 321 Lift Off when we sit down with Janey Hicks, Director of Sales, Events, and Protocol for the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum in Titusville.   The American Police Hall of Fame, founded in 1960, is the official site to honor and salute our American heroes and is the first law enforcement museum and memorial in the nation dedicated to American law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.   Listen and watch live, where we will discuss the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum's exhibits and memorial, the state-of-the-art Shooting Center, and the Eternal Flame expansion accompanying the “Path of Heroes” paver project.  #police #policehalloffame #titusville

Join us on 321 Lift Off for a conversation about the Harry and Harriet Moore Museum located in Mims on Florida’s Space Coast Harry T. Moore and his wife, Harriette, were educators by profession. They lived in Mims, Florida, a small citrus town near Orlando, and taught in segregated public schools in and around Brevard County from 1925 to 1946. The Moore’s were the first civil rights activists of the modern civil rights era in the State of Florida. Harry organized the first Brevard County Branch of the NAACP in 1934 and became President of the Florida Conference of NAACP branches in 1941. On Christmas night in 1951, after the Moore family celebrated Christmas and the couple’s 25th wedding anniversary, a bomb exploded under the bedroom of Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore’s home in Mims. Mr. Moore died in the blast, while Mrs. Moore died nine days later. Listen and watch as we learn more about the Moore's and the Harry and Harriet Moore Museum, which includes a replica of the home positioned on the original home site to look the same way it did on that tragic day of the bombing. The museum is free to visit and is truly a hidden gem located on the Space Coast of

It’s always the season of the arts on Florida’s Space Coast. Let an expert like Kathy Engerran, Executive Director of the Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA) guide you to the cultural attractions, performers, and places that distinguish the Space Coast from other Florida destinations and contribute to its cultural identity. As the designated local arts agency, the Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA) provides a unified voice for the cultural sector of the Space Coast while providing high-quality programs, services, marketing, promotional efforts, and advocacy for the cultural community and visitors to the Space Coast to thrive. Join us on 321 Lift Off on Friday, September 16, 2022, at 10 am when we speak with Kathy Engerran, Executive Director of the Brevard Cultural Alliance, and learn more about what all the cultural arts and events the Space Coast has to offer visitors #culture #brevardcounty #travelpodcast

Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Join us when we learn more about the Space Coast Mural Festival. The Space Coast Mural Festival, which started as the Cocoa Beach Mural Project several years ago, has transformed into a weekend-long festival with global interaction through live streaming and online voting. Listen to us live as we talk about how visitors to the festival, in-person and online, can view the artists at work and the completed murals that bring vibrancy to Downtown Cocoa Beach.

Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Join us when we sit down with Derrick Lockhart, Owner of Airboat Rides at Midway. Airboat Rides at Midway provide guests the ability to see wild alligators, various birds, and other wildlife from the airboat's elevated seating. It’s An exhilarating experience on the St. John’s River. Listen to us live as we talk about the Midway Experience guests can participate in when they take an airboat tour with Airboat Rides at Midway

Gatorland is a Florida MUST-SEE Attraction You Have to Visit on Your Next Vacation Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Join us when we sit down with Brandon Fisher,  The Director of Media Relations for Gatorland! Gatorland, also known as the "Alligator Capital of the World" since 1949, provides affordable-priced family fun with thousands of alligators & crocodiles to see, an aviary, a breeding marsh with an observation tower, a petting zoo, a nature walk, and an award-winning gift shop. Listen to 321 Liftoff podcast live as we talk about the various reptiles and animals that call Gatorland home, their one-of-a-kind attractions, and what families can expect on their next trip to Gatorland!

Break a leg with us as we sit down with Dominic Del Brocco, Executive Artistic Director for the Henegar Center for the Arts in Melbourne. The Henegar Center is a live performing arts theatre located in the heart of Downtown Melbourne Florida which presents award-winning Broadway musicals and plays. Listen to us live as we talk about Dominic's theatrical career of performing, directing, coaching, developing talent, and leading productions, the history of the Henegar Center, and the variety of plays put on in the past, present, and future!

Experience Mexican Cuisine at Margarita Island: Mexican Kitchen and Bar Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Join us when we sit down with David Gonzalez from Margarita Island, located at the Merritt Square Mall on Merritt Island. Margarita Island offers a sophisticated flavor proposal with traditional recipes from their Mexican, exclusive gastronomic creations to please all palates. Listen to us live as we talk about the best Mexican flavors, from fresh guacamole to excellent cuts of meat and the best margaritas and cocktails in the region. Margarita Island provides unique flavors, a beachy atmosphere, and the hospitality of the people of Mexico! #mexicanfood #mexicanrestaurant #food #spacecoast

Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Prepare to live happily ever after when we feature the staff from Ever After Farms in Mims. Ever After Farms is a diversified commercial agricultural operation with farms across the State of Florida and is best known for Florida's most perfect rustic barn wedding venues. Their Blueberry & Peach Farms are in the Central Florida farming community of Mims and conveniently located about 50 minutes from downtown Orlando, Daytona Beach, Deltona, Melbourne, and Palm Bay. Listen to us live as we talk about the 2022 Blueberry and Peach picking season, the unique wedding venue in the beautiful Blueberry Barn, where couples can get married in a beautiful vineyard-like setting situated on 17 acres. We will also be discussing the other farms owned by Ever After Farms that spread out across the State of Florida

Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Join us as we discuss Surf and Ski Watersports on Merritt Island. Surf and Ski Watersports has jet ski, boat, kayak, paddleboard, and fishing pole rentals with a Bait and Tackle shop that offers both live and frozen bait. Listen to us live as we talk about the Surf and Ski Watersports business, the different watersports guests can partake in, and their Italian Ice imported directly from Brooklyn, New York! #watersports #surfing #ski #jetski

Welcome back to 321 Lift Off 321! Sail to new heights when we head to 321 Kiteboarding and Watersports. 321  Kiteboarding and Watersports is the go-to kiteboarding center in Central Florida, and multiple riding spots are available throughout the Cocoa Beach area. We will be discussing the different kiteboards for sale at 321 Kiteboarding and Watersports, their kiteboarding lessons, and the various types of watersport rentals available for guests to have an exciting day in the sun. #kiteboarding #spacecoast #travel #watersports

Welcome back to 321 Lift Off. Join us as we sit down with Buz Underill, CEO of Squid Lips Overwater Grill on Cocoa Beach. Squid Lips Overwater Grill consistently delivers quality food and friendly and attentive service while providing a unique and casual atmosphere to enhance your dining experience, with three restaurants on the east coast of central Florida in Cocoa Beach, Melbourne & Sebastian. Give them a try…You won’t be disappointed! We will be onsite at the restaurant, where they believe a quality meal begins at the back door because to serve the best product, they have to start with the best product. #food #cocoabeach #restaurant

Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Join us as we sit down with Mary Ellen Donner, Director of Brevard County Parks & Recreation, and Mike McGarry, Program Manager for Brevard Beaches, Boating, and Waterways. Located on Florida's Space Coast, the mission of the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life by providing many types and levels of service that reflect the interest and values of citizens and visitors. While Brevard Beaches, Boating, and Waterways offer an outstanding beach management program for the citizens of Brevard County by managing or participating in the preservation of nearly 40 miles of beaches. We are at the Cocoa Village Playhouse discussing the various amenities and activities residents and visitors can participate in on and off the beach, local ordinances for the beach, including dogs and bonfires, and the various programs offered throughout Brevard County.

Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Join us as we sit down with Ruby Daniel, General Manager of Cape Crossing Resort and Marina in Merritt Island. Cape Crossing Resort and Marina offers stunning townhome and condo vacation rentals in a convenient locale to Central Florida beaches, theme parks, boating, and much more. From kayaks to rocket launches, Cape Crossing has something for everyone to enjoy. Cape Crossing is also home to Dolphins Waterfront Bar and Grill, the largest tiki bar and restaurant on Florida’s Space Coast. We will be onsite at the resort discussing Dolphins Waterfront Bar and Grill, their menus, drinks specials, and how the staff creates wonderful memories for new generations of locals and visitors alike