While wandering historic downtown Cocoa I discovered the stately Porcher House in Cocoa Riverfront…read morePark. As a fan of historic architecture, this is a gem worth checking out. In front of the home is a historic marker that is part of the Historical Marker Program, one of the Division of Historical Resources' most popular and valued public history programs. The markers raise awareness of Florida's cultural history while enhancing the enjoyment of historic sites for residents and tourists. The blue historic markers tell the stories of the people and places that were important to Florida's history and they can be found in front of schools, forts, roads, archaeological sites, battlefields, cemeteries, roads, churches, historic districts, and historic buildings like this one. Historic marker F-937 was installed in 2017 by Brevard County Historical Commission, The Brevard Heritage Council, The Brevard County Tourist Development Council, and the Florida Department of State. This impressive home is associated with Edward Porcher. As a young man he moved to Cocoa from South Carolina in the late 1800's. He and wife Byrnina Peck of Atlanta settled into Merritt Island where they raised their family and operated Deerfield Groves, a citrus farm. He was the first person to grade fruit for shipping, patented the first fruit stamping machine, and he invented a machine to wash the fruit. He was the founder of the Indian River Orange Growers Association. In 1962 he was inducted into the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. Byrnina was the first postmistress on Merritt Island. In 1895 the Porcher family moved into a three story wood frame house where the Cocoa Civic Center is now located. Construction on the Porcher's Neo Classical Revival home began in 1914 based on Mrs. Porcher's design. A special feature in front of the house are the stones that were cut to represent the suits of cards in a game of Bridge. The house was built from native coquina rock and included ten bedrooms, four and one-half baths, a partial basement, and an attic. The staircase is made of teak, the floor is oak, and the wainscoting and trim are cedar. The Porcher family moved into the grandest home in Cocoa on October 31, 1916. Portions of the house are original while others are restorations. No longer on the property are the porte-cochere on the north side, the Porcher's swimming pool, and the large packinghouse that was on the river bank behind the house. The packing house was used to process produce delivered by boat the family's groves on Merritt Island. Edward Porcher passes away in June 1939. Upon his death the house passed to his son Arthur who died the next month. The house became a hotel and then in 1945 the City of Cocoa purchased it and used it for City Hall. Money from city and state historic preservation grants were used to restore the Porcher House and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 6, 1986. Today the Porcher House can be rented for private events like weddings.

Porcher was in the business of oranges. Later, this house was used as city hall…read more Now it is an event venue for weddings and such. The house has been restored, but it is not furnished as a residence. Some of the rooms contain offices where you can reserve the house for an event, and arrange for catering. The front door latch is a bit hard to open, so try a little harder before giving up on it. Don't expect a guided tour of the house, but walk thru and have a look, when there is no wedding or reserved private event going on. There is an elevator to the second floor, with water fountain and restrooms nearby. Look out the first floor back porch to the river. Walk out the back and stroll to the river thru a park with an amphitheater. There is another park on the block that has swing sets for the younger folk. This Porcher House is next door to the civic center.

Daphne was fantastic! She helped me with navigating all of my needs to throw my parents an amazing…read more60th wedding anniversary party. She explained everything and was in contact with me throughout the time I booked to the end of the party. She even came over when we needed an extra table for gifts! It has a beautiful arbor which we took pics of the happy couple. It was a wonderful day and I will recommend this to anyone who needs a space to have a fantastic time! Thanks, Daphne!

From the owner: Our mission is to stimulate an interest in private and public gardens, their design, and…read moremanagement; to cooperate in the protection of wildflowers, native plants, trees, birds, butterflies, and environment; and to encourage civic plantings and improvements.

Morgan was welcoming when I walked in, she greeted me right away. For your first visit you get a…read morecomplimentary kava shell. I'm not a fan of kava but I stopped in for tea. They had three levels. Calming, moderate/ mild, & focused energy inducing. I enjoyed a mix of the two mild & focused. They have flavor shots & pureed fruits. They also have mocktails & espresso. The restroom was pretty clean. There's a pool table & couch (area) w/ a tv. Chill vibes & reasonable prices. Recommended.

The kava tastes like dirt, but with a flavor it's not so bad. It was $12 for two smalls. The…read more"bartender" with the dreads was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made us feel very welcomed . Calm, chill, friendly environment.

Odd but I love the restrooms! Full size real toilets sinks and room to go. All three I visited in…read morethe different areas , levels. We attended a beautiful wedding aboard and it was fantastic. Really impressed with the crew and the ship. Would love to go back. Five stars.

Staff/ crew friendly & welcoming. They reassured my son who was nervous at first. The bottom level…read moreis inside w/ big windows. Top level is covered w/ a better view. Seating available. Cruise was timely. Rate to cruise was reasonable. There's a bar, snacks offered also. Boat was pretty clean, restroom as well. Enjoyable experience.

Katya is a very talented photographer who takes wonderful family photos. I recommend with all my…read moreheart. Ana

From the owner: We work with businesses from 2015 and love to help them to strive! When we do Event Photography, we…read moreare a part of experience, making your guests feel special and treat everyone as VIP! Next day photos are always guaranteed. Our photography service is affordable and suitable for any budget. Branding Consultations and Headshots are a Must for any professional. We provide On-location service upon request.

Had one of our family reunion events here. Nice and spacious, maybe about 300 ppl standing room…read more Has a kitchen, front lobby area, and stage. Very close to I95, which makes it a great location to have any type of event.

Very unprofessional!! I was ripped off my deposit because the guy changed his telephone numbers and…read moreI couldn't reach him for two weeks . When I finally spoke to him 17 days prior the event , he told me I forfeited my deposit which was a lie because I couldn't reach him . I have phone records to prove it as well . So I'm speaking with an attorney regarding this matter but BE MINDFUL THESE PPL ARE FULL OF CRAP ! how you change your number after taking my money and then had the wrong info on my contract that he didn't even know how to print .

Very nice place to enjoy a glass of wine and a small snack. The owner hosts, serves, and basically…read morekeeps everything running smoothly which helps to create a relaxed atmosphere. Friday night seems to be the best night so far. Live music starting at 6? YES! $15 wine tasting starting at 5? YES! Dog friendly patio with complimentary "bark-cuterie"? YES! Chill vibe with no drama? YES! The hours here on Yelp don't seem to be up to date, but they are pretty active on FB where they post their happenings. Definitely come check this place out when you are in Cocoa Village.

Cute little spot. The service is good. Kombucha is good, especially Liquid Sunshine! I took home a…read moregrowler for the family. It's $10 plus $16 for the fill and you get a free drink when you return it.