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!
Dec 02, 2022•31 min
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...
Nov 18, 2022•34 min
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 sho...
Nov 04, 2022•36 min
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 do...
Oct 28, 2022•37 min
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.
Oct 22, 2022•40 min
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 t...
Oct 14, 2022•33 min
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 Mu...
Oct 07, 2022•33 min
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 ...
Sep 23, 2022•38 min
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...
Sep 16, 2022•33 min
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....
Sep 09, 2022•36 min
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
Sep 02, 2022•37 min
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 3...
Aug 26, 2022•53 min
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 pla...
Aug 19, 2022•40 min
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...
Aug 12, 2022•35 min
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 Ba...
Aug 05, 2022•36 min
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...
Jul 29, 2022•31 min
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 #...
Jul 22, 2022•46 min
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 belie...
Jul 15, 2022•49 min
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 offe...
Jul 08, 2022•51 min
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 ...
Jul 01, 2022•48 min
Welcome back to 321 Lift Off. Join us as we sit down with Nick Stricklin, General Manager of Sandbar Sports Grill in Cocoa Beach. Sandbar Sports Grill in Cocoa Beach is the best place on the beach to enjoy delicious food, rock out to great local bands, and has developed a reputation as a “must visit” for tourists and locals alike. We will be onsite at the restaurant discussing the relaxed atmosphere, their amazing Hurricanes, and the wide selection of food that is crafted to be less ordinary...
Jun 24, 2022•42 min
Prepare to launch when we sit down with Howard Schwartz, Senior Director of Marketing, Sales, and Education at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Kennedy Space Center is where humankind first left Earth to explore the heavens. The mission for exploration is still alive, and the future of space exploration launches here. More interactive than a museum, more inspirational than a science center, and more authentic and educational than a theme park, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers a m...
Jun 10, 2022•49 min
Welcome back to 321 Lift Off. Join us as we speak with Dr. Anastacia Hawkins-Smith, Chief Executive Officer & Artistic Director of the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse. Established as the Aladdin Theater, the doors opened to the public on August 18, 1924, showing silent movies. Later, Brevard’s first “talkie” movie house became known as “the showplace of the Indian River Section.” Several owners and several decades later, the auditorium was acquired by the City of Cocoa, changing the name to...
Jun 03, 2022•43 min
Welcome back to 321 Lift Off. Join us as we speak with Mike Hoffmann Jr, Assistant Director of Jetty Park in Port Canaveral. Jetty Park is its own secluded, tropical paradise that the locals love, and people from all over the world come to see for themselves. Located only seconds away from the beach, Jetty Park is one of the most popular destinations in Brevard County. We will be onsite at Jetty Park discussing the different amenities and activities guests can experience throughout the thirty-pl...
May 20, 2022•52 min
All aboard! Take flight with us as we speak with Bob Boswell, Volunteer Director of the Space Coast Air Show, and Bryan Lilley, Chairman of the National Air, Sea & Space Foundation. The Space Coast Air Show soars into the Space Coast Regional Airport on May 21-22, 2022, as the AirDotShow Live Tour returns to Florida’s Space Coast, the second destination on the 2022 Tour. We will be onsite at the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville at the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum discussing t...
May 13, 2022•54 min
Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Today, we speak with Madeline Stanley and Kate Stephens, Managers of the Antiques and Uniques Vintage Market. in Melbourne. The Antiques and Uniques Vintage Market has 32,000 square feet of space that feature vendors with beautiful and interesting merchandise for its customers, including antiques, vintage finds, hand-crafted goods, collectibles, & curiosities. We will be onsite at the Antiques and Uniques Vintage Market discussing the various items for sale like...
May 06, 2022•51 min
Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Today we speak with Thunder on Cocoa Beach Event Directors Kerry Bartlett and Mike Schwarz. Twelve years ago, four local guys decided to start Thunder on Cocoa Beach. Over the twelve years, the Directors and longtime friends - Kerry, Mike, Rich, and Kevin - have created a family, fun-filled, four-day event that has grown in scope of race events, participants, ecologic attention, and effects on the local community. We are at Fishlips in beautiful Port Canaveral, disc...
Apr 29, 2022•46 min
Welcome back to 321 Lift Off. Florida’s Space Coast is home to Orlando’s closest beaches, 35 miles to the east, stretching 72 miles along the coastline, and is the East Coast surfing capital. Visitors can discover the beauty of nature in more than 250 square miles of wildlife refuge, Brevard Zoo, and the Indian River Lagoon. Launches are visible across the county from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the only location in America where astronauts launch into space. We will be speaking with our guests...
Apr 22, 2022•49 min
Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Join us today as we speak with Johana Gant, Event Organizer of the 37th Melbourne Arts Festival. The Melbourne Art Festival, scheduled this year for April 23-24, 2022, is a nationally recognized juried fine art show held annually at Wickham Park. We will be discussing the various festivities that attendees of the Arts Festival will experience, including free art projects for children and live entertainment throughout the weekend!
Apr 15, 2022•53 min
Welcome back to 321 Lift Off. Today we are at the Brevard Bed and Biscuit, a subsidiary of the Brevard Humane Society. Brevard Bed and Biscuit is the Space Coast's Premier Pet Hotel and Playcare Center that offers state-of-the-art suites full of comfort, safety, and luxury for your fur baby, and it is open 24/7! We will be on location at the Bed and Biscuit with Theresa Clifton, Executive Director of the Brevard Humane Society, discussing the various amenities your pet can experience during thei...
Apr 08, 2022•51 min
