Join us Friday, August 20 at 10 a.m. when we speak with our guests Jeanna Merrifield, co-owner of Wild Ocean Seafood, and Cinthia Sandoval, Marketing & Outreach Director for Wild Ocean Seafood. Wild Ocean Seafood Market has over six generations of fishermen, shrimpers, and shipwrights behind them. Here you find the finest and freshest seafood to take home and cook at your leisure. We will be discussing the shrimping industry and what comes through their docks - anything from a 10-pound Flori...
Aug 20, 2021•40 min
Join us Friday, August 6, at 10 a.m. when we speak with our guest Penny Flaherty, owner of Island Boat Lines out of Cocoa Beach, and the Indian River Queen sailing from Cocoa Village. Island Boat Lines offers pontoon boat tours that take you to see the wildlife along the Indian River. We will be on location aboard the Indian River Queen, a stunning three-deck paddlewheel boat that cruises majestically along the Indian River. We will be discussing the various types of tours offered at Island Boat...
Aug 06, 2021•40 min
Join us Friday, July 23 at 1PM. when we will be speaking with our guest, Mitch Varnes, the Events Producer for many of the endurance running and triathlon events on the Space Coast and East Central Florida, including the well-known Cocoa Beach 10k, commonly known as the “I Dream of Jeannie” race. He is also known for his work on Florida's biggest pro surfing contests in history. Mitch Varnes will be serving on the Surf Competition Management Team with the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the 2022 ...
Jul 23, 2021•46 min
Welcome to 321 Lift Off! Today our guest is Bob Papke, Manager of the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Florida. The King Center presents a variety of performing arts and entertainment events. He will discuss upcoming events and stars coming to perform
Jul 16, 2021•49 min
Welcome back to 321 Liftoff! Today we are joined by Michelle Goldcamp Manager of the Cocoa Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau; and Nancy Peltonen, CEO and President of the Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce. We find out all great things about tourism in Cocoa Beach and Palm Bay. We also learn 3 things about Michelle and Nancy. Here's a hint... One of them is a line dancer!
Jul 09, 2021•41 min
Join us Friday, July 2 at 10 a.m. We will be speaking with our guests Rob Himler, Manager of Marketing and Communications for the Melbourne Orlando International Airport, and David Dow, Senior Vice President with Elite Airways. Elite Airways was founded in 2006 by airline veterans looking to provide a better travel experience for their passengers. Elite Airways recently announced resuming flights from Melbourne to New York and New Jersey, boosting tourism to the Space Coast. We will be discussin...
Jul 02, 2021•44 min
We will be speaking with our guest Paul O'Leary, Director of Marketing for the USSSA (the United States Specialty Sports Association), at the Space Coast Sports Complex. The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) was founded as the United States Slow-pitch Softball Association in the Spring of 1968 and currently governs 13 amateur sports nationally. Now sports teams from all over the United States come to the Sports Complex to compete and showcase their skills. The USSSA Space Coast ...
Jun 25, 2021•44 min
321 Lift Off will be Live be speaking with Canaveral Port Authority Chairman Wayne Justice, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Admiral. We will discuss cruising from Port Canaveral, tourism in the Cove area of the Port, and his coveted position as a military aide to President George H.W. Bush and President Bill Clinton. Justice lived in the White House and traveled aboard Air Force One to all four corners of the globe because wherever the President went, Justice went
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The 321 Lift Off crew will talk with the Visitor Services Manager Kim King-Wrenn. She works on permitting for eco-tour guides and her team hosts over 1.5 million visitors to the Center each year. They provide tours and lectures for visitors from around the world and environmental learning experiences for local schoolchildren.
Jun 11, 2021•48 min
Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Hope you're hungry because we're at Q's Crackin Crab and Seafood Kitchen.
Jun 04, 2021•39 min
Welcome to 321 Lift Off! Today we are at Longboards Tiki Beach Grille. It is amazing out here as we have a crew of guests. Debra Green, Manager of the Hilton Oceanfront Cocoa Beach; Frances Ramirez, Food and Beverage Director for Longboards Tiki Beach Grille; and John Hughes, Executive Director of the Florida Surf Museum all join us to discuss the Tiki Bar, Longboards, the Surf museum and More!
May 28, 2021•36 min
Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Today the crew is at Fairville Boutique in Cape Canaveral. We are joined by Erica Ulrich, who is the manager and Debra Peterson who is the marketing director. We learn a lot about their history and the history of the store, Their roles within the store, and they discuss some of their products.
May 21, 2021•36 min
Tourism conversation with manager Austin Oplinger. They believe that you take life one slice at a time.. With all food made fresh to order.. another great place to eat on Florida's Space Coast.
May 14, 2021•33 min
Welcome Back to 321 Lift Off! Today we speak with Dr. Jamie Foster, Professor in Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida. Dr. Gioia Massa, NASA life science project scientist at Kennedy Space Center. We learn about the ISS and what experiments will be headed up to space! Dr. Foster and Dr. Massa discuss their history and backgrounds. We also learn how they teach the astronauts how to take care of their experiments while in space.
May 07, 2021•41 min
Welcome back to 321 Lift Off. Today we are joined by Heather Lewis, who is the Marketing Director for Ron Jon Surf Shop. Heather discusses everything from her role with Ron Jon, to this history and lore behind the establishment. We learn about the Florida Surf museum and a bit of history on the founder of Ron Jon, Ron Dimenna
Apr 30, 2021•40 min
This week on 321 Lift Off, we are joined by Michelle Martindale, Director of Sales for the Beachside Hotel and Suites; and Debra Green, Manager of the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront. They are here to discuss all things tourism and the great events going on this weekend and future events happening in the space coast!
Apr 23, 2021•38 min
Join us as we meet with Ray Borges the owner of Garra Fish Spa. Garra Spas offers a unique fish spa experience you won't find anywhere else! Let their Garra Rufa fish swim around your feet and provide a relaxing experience you won't find anywhere else. Garra Rufa fish are used in many parts of the world for their therapeutic benefits and in practices for more than 200 years. They started in a small kiosk-style space inside of a shopping center in Northern Kentucky, and have grown to larger footp...
Apr 16, 2021•30 min
Come treat yourself at The Florida Key Lime Pie Company offering Florida’s BEST Key Lime Pie and Gourmet Tropical Cheesecakes available in the Sunshine State!
Apr 09, 2021•37 min
Have you ever dreamed of sailing the open ocean? Of feeling the salt sea breeze in your face and warm sun on your skin? Of seeing breathtaking sunsets over an endless horizon and experiencing the joyful freedom of life on the water?
Apr 02, 2021•32 min
Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Today we are joined by Kerry Bartlett and Mike Schwarz who will be discussing Thunder on Cocoa Beach. Thunder on Cocoa Beach Superboat races will be returning for its 11th year on Florida’s Space Coast, tentatively scheduled for May 2021. The Space Coast Super Boat Grand Prix is one of the most popular attractions for the whole family in Central Florida. The event, one of the largest in Central Florida, draws the top race teams in the World to compete in various cla...
Mar 26, 2021•31 min
Hello and welcome back to 321 Liftoff! Today we are joined by Mosh Gal, who is the Owner of Beachwave Beachwear, with multiple locations across the Space Coast. We discuss the history of Beachwave Beachwear. Mosh discusses the uniqueness of the stores, and how you can get all your beach accessories from chairs, umbrellas, apparel, beach toys, unique souvenirs and much more!
Mar 19, 2021•33 min
Hello and welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Today we are revisiting with two of our favorite guests, Peter Cranis and Laurilee Thompson. Peter Cranis is the Executive Director of the Space Coast Office of Tourism and Laurilee Thompson is the owner of Dixie Crossroads in Titusville and a true advocate for environmental protection for our lands, rivers and ocean. Peter and Laurilee give us an update on how things have been since we last spoke with them. We learn about all new special events and touris...
Mar 12, 2021•55 min
Get your beach towel ready because we are live at Coconuts on the Beach. We are joined by Christina Artz who is the owner of Coconuts on the Beach. We discuss the background and history of Coconuts. Christina gives us some background on herself as well. We learn about the great ambience, scenery and just all around great vibe of Coconuts. I mean, look at it!
Mar 05, 2021•30 min
Welcome to 321 Lift Off! Get those poker chips ready because we're live at Club 52 at Melbourne Greyhound Park. We are joined by Jeff O’Brien, General Manager of Club 52; Jeff Marr, Poker Room Manager; Lydia Burlew, Manager of Events and Marketing. We discuss the history and background of Club 52, rebranding of Melbourne Greyhound Park, tournaments (high hands/Club 52 Jackpot/high card flush, simulcasts special events and more. visit https://mgpark.com/...
Feb 26, 2021•36 min
Hello and welcome to 321 Lift Off. Today we are joined by Rob Himler and Melissa Naughton of the Orlando Melbourne International Airport. Rob is the Manager of Marketing and Communications and Melissa is the Assistant Director of Business Development and Properties. Rob and Melissa discuss their background with the Airport. They discus the comfort and how easy traveling through the Orlando Melbourne International Airport is compared to others. We learn about the Melbourne Air Show which is May 1...
Feb 19, 2021•47 min
Welcome to 321 Lift Off! Today we are joined by Bryan Lilley, who is the Chairman of the National Air, Sea & Space Foundation. Bryan Discusses the Cocoa Beach Air show and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Bryan gives us some behind the scenes stories about air shows in the past. He even drops some exclusive never before heard information. The Cocoa Beach Air Show is April 17-18th and you can watch it live from Air.show
Feb 12, 2021•59 min
Welcome to 321 Lift Off! Today is a very special episode! We are joined by Theresa Clifton. Theresa is the Executive Director of the Brevard Humane Society. We are in the new facility called the "Bed and Biscuit". It's a hotel for dogs and cats! Theresa discusses the Bed and Biscuit and the different rooms they can offer your pet, the upcoming dog surfing event in Cocoa Beach, chapel services they offer for when your pet crosses the rainbow bridge, the many different fun events that they put on ...
Feb 05, 2021•59 min
Hello and welcome to 321 Lift off. Get ready for an astronomical sized episode as we are joined by Therrin Protze. Therrin is the COO of Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex. If you haven't had a chance to see this, you must come. Therrin discusses the new Planet Play exhibit. Planet Play is an indoor interactive area where children play on the planets. Numerous interactive gaming and artistic components are designed to create a memorable learning experience. While kids play and learn, parents...
Jan 29, 2021•51 min
Welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Today is a special show! We are joined by Ashley Nolan. Ashley is a former "Survivor" contestant, and the owner of Ohana Surf School. Ashley discusses what it was like prepping, filming, and the aftermath of being on the 35th season of "Survivor". She also discusses her Ohana Surf School and how it helps teaches young surfers. Hang ten, because this episode is a big one!
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Hello and welcome back to 321 Lift Off! Today the crew is live at Crane Creek Inn Bed and Breakfast. We are joined by Kim Agee, who is the Executive Director of Melbourne Main Street. We learn all about her role as Executive Director. Kim tells us about all of the new buildings downtown, including the beautiful murals. We also learn about special events going on on the area.
Jan 15, 2021•35 min
