Our visit to Florida worked out that we were able to see the cape canaveral space base due to bring…read moreyour kid to work day. No, not a kid and although no family worked there our daughter was able to get us passes. Amazing. So much to see and Navy personnel were there to explain so much. The most interesting places we were not able to take pictures of or even bring our phones and smart watches inside. If you get a chance this is worth seeing!!

If u have the opportunity to check out a launch with a fly back its worth the trip. However there…read moreis always a chance the launch gets scrubbed or pushes late into the launch window so be prepared to wait and/or deal with a "No Go". That being said if the rocket gods are on your side you'll get an experience you won't soon forget. Today SpaceX launched the first heavy rocket from the Cape carrying a Telsa with 3 returning boosters 2 to Lz 1 and 1 to an ocean barge. It was amazing to see the boosters come back almost simultaneously and land right next to each other. Night launches are even better so if u have the chance u can't beat this experience live!

We visited the vehicle assembly building while at the Kennedy space Center in Cape Canaveral…read more After waiting on line for the bus tour we went to the VAB. The Vehicle Assembly Building (originally the Vertical Assembly Building), or VAB, is a huge building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. It was designed to assemble large pre-manufactured space vehicle components, like the massive Saturn V, the Space Shuttle & the Space Launch System, and stack them vertically onto one of three mobile launcher platforms used by NASA. In 2022, the first Space Launch System (SLS) rocket was assembled inside in preparation for the Artemis I mission.

The closest you can get to the VAB building is driving past it on the bus tour. It's an incredibly…read morehuge building that could fit the entire coliseum in Rome and still have room for a parking lot on the roof! And right now the Artemis ll is in there getting its fuel injectors worked on. Hopefully we get a launch in April of this year (2026) for our return to the moon. It's incredible to think an entire shuttle is in that building standing straight up getting ready to launch. Take the tour to get close. We even saw a returned booster being moved down the road here all burned up. It was incredible.

Inviting atmosphere, great food for a great price. Patriotic!! Everyone is very friendly.read more

I stopped into VFW Post 10131 in Cape Canaveral yesterday at about 12:15 PM for what I thought…read morewould be a quick lunch. When I walked in, the place was basically empty. There were employees in the back and one elderly gentleman sitting at the bar. I ordered a sandwich and a Diet Coke. Nothing complicated. I figured I would eat, be done, and be back out the door in about 25 minutes. Instead, I sat there and waited. While I was waiting, more and more people came in. Before long, the bar was nearly full. Then I started watching people who came in well after me receive their food. Some were nearly finished eating while I still had nothing. I did not make a scene or keep bothering anyone. I waited patiently because I assumed there had to be some reasonable explanation. Finally, after about 48 minutes, I asked the waitress about my sandwich. She told me there were "three in front of you." Three in front of me? I walked into an almost empty bar. How did I suddenly end up with three orders in front of mine while people who arrived after me were already eating? Then she told me not to worry because it was coming out and she could "hear her." At that point I stood up and told her I did not have any more time to wait. She said she would get it to go. So I waited again. Another approximately eight minutes. She went into the back and disappeared. Still no sandwich. Still no to go order. Still no explanation. After nearly an hour, I finally walked out. And before anyone focuses on the Diet Coke, let me address that too. I had taken a sip or two and left without paying because the waitress had disappeared into the back after telling me she would get my food to go. I had already waited close to an hour. If VFW Post 10131 wants payment for the Diet Coke, send me the tab. I will gladly pay it. But let's keep that in perspective. I could have bought 50 cases of Diet Coke for what the time I lost that day was worth to me because of the way this was handled. The Coke is not the issue. The issue is nearly an hour of wasted time, terrible communication, and watching people who arrived after me get served and nearly finish their meals while I continued to sit there waiting for a simple sandwich. I am not saying I know what was going through anyone's mind. I am saying exactly what I witnessed. I arrived when the place was almost empty. I ordered before most of the people who later filled the bar. They got their food. I did not. After 48 minutes I was told there were three orders in front of me. Then I was told my food was coming. Then I was told it would be boxed to go. Then I waited another eight minutes and still got nothing. What makes this more disappointing is that I am not a tourist passing through Cape Canaveral. I own property here in the Cape. I spend my money here and deliberately try to support smaller local establishments instead of always giving my money to large corporations and chain restaurants. I like seeing the little places make the money. I like seeing money stay in the community. That is one of the reasons I chose to stop here in the first place. But supporting local does not mean my time is worthless. I am not a member, and after this experience I was certainly left with the impression that being a nonmember put me somewhere near the bottom of the priority list. Maybe that was not intentional. Maybe there is another explanation. But that is exactly how it looked from my side of the bar. If nonmembers are welcome, then treat them like they are welcome. If members or regulars receive priority, be upfront about it before taking someone's order and letting them sit there for nearly an hour. Had someone simply told me, "We are backed up and this could take close to an hour," I would have thanked them and gone somewhere else. Instead, I was allowed to sit there while people arriving after me were served. I wanted to support a local place. Instead, I walked away feeling like my business and my time meant absolutely nothing. Nearly an hour for a sandwich that never arrived, while people who came in after me were already finishing their meals, says pretty much everything that needs to be said.

Thank you so very much for bringing in the woman who abused Neptune! You guys are amazing. I loved…read morethe video you put together! Thank you so much for loving animals! How I wish more police officers were like you folks!!! We love Breverd County! Sheriff Wayne Ivey ROCKS!! We love you Wayne!!! We want you to run for PRESIDENT!!!

Completely unprofessional. Deputy I spoke to blatantly told me that they condone vehicular…read moremanslaughter

The weather outside may not be frightful, but Christmas in Florida can be so delightful. While…read morebalmy breezes and swaying palms may not be everyone's idea of a typical Christmas, Floridians have found some pretty unique ways to celebrate the season. And, for those who just can't do without ice and snow, we have that too... we even have a town named Christmas. Yes, Virginia... there really is a Christmas, Florida. Florida may not see much snow, but the small post office near historical Fort Christmas sees plenty of activity prior to the holidays. People come from miles around to have their Christmas cards postmarked "Christmas, Florida!" If you go, expect to wait in longer-than-usual lines for what has become a holiday tradition for many. Christmas, Florida, is a strip of highway 50, east of Orlando, with an overly large post office and a number of local attempts at the theme. Christmas pennants hang from every telephone pole, there's a Christmas trailer park, a perennial fully decorated evergreen tree, religious grottoes, and a small but ominous locked Christmas Museum, apparently open only by appointment or at special events. There are a few things Christmas is famous for one being the post office but that's another review another is Fort Christmas that's also another review then there's the most famous person coming from Christmas noooooo it's not Santa it's James Wheeler a.k.a. Tex. American Sculptor James Hughlette "Tex" Wheeler's Headstone, located in the Fort Christmas Cemetery in Christmas, Florida. Mr. Wheeler is best known for his sculptures of the famed racehorse Seabiscuit and the jockey who rode him to fame, George Woolf at Santa Anita Park in California as well as a statue of Will Rogers at the Will rogers Memorial in Claremore, Oklahoma. If you ever have the opportunity to stop in you should it like stopping in to see the the world's largest ball of twine or the largest frying pan you know it's gonna be on your bucket list now :-)

I appreciate having this SSA location in my area. I called their number directly, and I was given…read morean appointment to talk with someone face to face. I came in for my appointment early, and used their machine to log in for my appointment. I was quickly called for my appointment, with very little wait time. My appointment went very well. I feel very fortunate to have had such a great experience. I definitely recommend this SSA location but I also recommend making an appointment for your visit ahead of time.

Always very helpful or at least able to guide me to the right place online. Very courteous and…read morecaring. Thank you.

I love that there is no line! The staff is helpful and friendly. Everything gets processed pretty…read morefast. The building is a little run down, but it adds to the historic feel.

The Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce traces its roots back to 1887, when the community…read moreestablished its first Board of Trade. Officially incorporated as the Chamber of Commerce in 1923, the organization has spent more than a century promoting local businesses, supporting tourism, and helping guide Titusville's growth from a citrus and riverfront community into one of the gateways to Florida's Space Coast. Located in the heart of historic downtown, the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center is a valuable resource for visitors. The friendly staff provides maps, brochures, and helpful recommendations on the area's many attractions. They can point you in the right direction for exploring the Space Coast's nature preserves, wildlife, kayaking the Indian River, watching a rocket launch, visiting museums, shopping, and discovering local restaurants. The Chamber also hosts community events throughout the year, including Titusville Twilight, a Friday evening gathering held in the parking lot. The event features food trucks, local vendors, live music, and a kids' zone, providing a way to connect with local businesses. Additional visitor amenities include public restrooms, free downtown parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi. I stopped in during a recent trip to ask for directions and was greeted by the welcoming staff who happily answered my questions. If you're visiting Titusville and wondering where to begin, the Welcome Center is a great place to start your adventure.

I can't say enough about how great the folks at our Chamber of Commerce are. They put their hearts…read moreinto establishing positive connections between business owners in our town. Their encouragement and support of my emerging small business has made a huge difference. I know I never would have found the opportunities that I have been exposed to without their assistance. Well done and many thanks to you all!

Seeing a rocket launch at the Kennedy Space Center, is one of the most memorable things you will…read moredo, especially if it's on your birthday. Now the gamble with these launches is you have to prepare well in advance for weather disasters/ or shuttle cancellations, so you can make many trips out here for the same launch. Get to these launches EARLY, and when I mean EARLY, I mean at 4 AM. I thought 4AM would give me enough time, but cars were still lined up past the gate. They do give you many Rocket Launch viewing options, due to the CoronaVirus, I opted for the VIP Viewing deck on Launch Pad 39A area. This was located towards the far back of the Kennedy Space Center past Atlantis. Upon entering the area, we received these limited edition NASA hats to wear for the launch. This was a nice area to view the launch for one-time, and it was also the only BEST option they had available at the time due to Corona. On a normal season, I would view this particular location to be too far from the launch. It included a continental breakfast which was nice, however, too many people in a tight space made you make a mad dash for the breakfast croissant then leave. Thanks to the ample guides around, I was directed to the best spot on the bleachers for the show. Seeing the rocket launch was incredible, and I forgot how close the vibrations are when your right there. Everybody was snobby like me on the bleachers, so we made sure people were following the 6-feet social distancing w/ mask rule if they wanted to get near us. Overall- Great Viewing Area away from the Main Crowd, SPLURGE for Better Viewing Options if Available, Excellent Continental Breakfast, and Informative Commentative Launch!!

NASA's historic Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida was first built to send…read moreastronauts to the moon and evolved into the departure point for space shuttles lifting off to Earth orbit. Now, the launch pad is entering its third iteration, supporting SpaceX launches of uncrewed -- and eventually crewed -- missions. I love living so close to this historic location and I have been so fortunate to have witnessed so many launches including the space shuttles, with the SpaceX program fully operational I'm amazed at the number of launches taking place so close together I was a little skeptical when the space program went private because it appeared to be the end to America's space program. Once again the private sector has proven that by limiting the government's participation it has allowed the entrepreneurs to take the space program to the next level in record time and has raised the bar way beyond anyone's expectations -they are doing it better and cheaper e.g. recovering and reusing the first stage rockets by controlling and landing them safety back on earth for a quick turn around this not only saves times it saves millions of dollars. During the Saturn V program, Pad 39A launched 12 Saturn V rockets, including Apollo 11 and Skylab 1. Pad 39A hosted the last launch of the Shuttle program on July 8, 2011, and hosted no launches from then until 2017. 39A was leased by SpaceX in 2014 for Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy and Crew Dragon launches, and it returned to service with launches of the Falcon 9 rocket starting in early 2017. This is only the beginning of what's to come, I was so fortunate to get a private tour along side astronaut Jon A. McBride - STS-41G who piloted Challenger on October 5, 1984 definitely a bucket list item...

The Clifton School House was built around 1890-1891 by Butler Campbell and Andrew Jackson, black…read moreland owners who homesteaded on north Merritt Island. A nearby neighbor by the name of Wade Holmes provided a one- acre lot as the building site, which was located in the north west corner of his property adjacent to the Campbell's. Prior to building the school house, the Campbell and Jackson children attended school in the home of a black man by the name of Mahaffey who lived nearby. They bought the lumber and building materials in Titusville and had them shipped by sailboat to north Merritt Island. Together, and with the help of Wade Holmes, they built a 12 x 16 wooden structure of heart pine lumber. Two sets of glass-paned windows were placed opposite each other on the north and south sides of the building. The front of the school house faced west which was fitted with a double paneled door, and the roof was made of cedar or cypress boards. The entire structure rested on wood pilings about one foot off the ground. By 1910 most of the Campbell and Jackson children were of the age to be out of school or attending a school in Titusville that offered a higher education, and the little wooden structure no longer was used as a school house. When the Government took over all of North Merritt Island in the 1960's the families had to relocate to other areas. Most of the structures were demolished or disassembled board by board until there was little visible evidence that any inhabitants had lived in that area. Somehow the old Clifton Schoolhouse was overlooked, or maybe thought not to be of any value, and would eventually fall to the elements of weather and time soon enough. Sometime in the late 1960's or 1970's, someone discovered the old wooden structure still standing under a heavy growth of vines, and after investigation of the site, found an old trunk inside, filled with old letters, post cards, receipts, greeting cards and other personnel items belonging to the Campbell family. IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO RESTORE SOMETHING SO IMPORTANT!