Cape Canaveral

Don’t Forget! Daylight Savings Time Begins This Weekend

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In the digital age, its easy to forget to set your clocks forward. While cell phones and computers will update automatically, you’ll still need to change the time on your appliances and in your car. Spring is almost here!

5th Annual Beach ‘N Boards Fest Returns, This Weekend!

March 7, 2017 in Alan Shepard Park, Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Events, Cape Canaveral Surfing, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Events, Cocoa Beach Pier, Cocoa Beach Surfing, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Events, Festival, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Events, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Parks & Recreation, Space Coast Shopping, Space Coast Surfing, Space Coast Weather, Sporting Event, Vacation Condo Rentals

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Ron Jon’s annual Beach ‘N Boards Fest returns this week with festivities starting this Thursday. The Ron Jon’s/Vans Surf competition starts the event off bright and early Thursday morning until 4:00pm. The festivities continue through the weekend with the ongoing surf competition, demos, henna, signings, and more. Sunday, March 12th, is the final day of the event, with most activities wrapping up mid-afternoon. The surf report for the weekend indicates big swells with 1-2ft waves. Visitors may see afternoon showers as the weekend progresses, but warm and breezy temperatures overall.

For more information, visit the official Beach ‘N Boards website, the official event page on Facebook, or read more on Florida Today. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

Annual Seafood & Music Festival Returns to Cocoa Beach

February 21, 2017 in Alan Shepard Park, Art Show, Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Events, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Events, Concert, Culinary, Events, Festival, Space Coast, Space Coast Artists, Space Coast Arts, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Events, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Musicians, Space Coast Parks & Recreation, Space Coast Talent, Space Coast Weather

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The Annual Seafood & Music Festival returns to the Space Coast this weekend at their new location at Alan Shepard Park behind world famous Ron Jon’s Surf Shop. Visitors will have a wide variety of offerings to choose from: culinary delights, shark encounters, a pirate parade, an art show, and live music. The festival kicks off on Friday and will continue through the weekend; admission starts at $10 in advance for a one-day pass. The mid-week rain in our local forecast is set to clear up for a perfect warm, breezy weekend.

For complete event details and information, visit the official Seafood & Music Festival website. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

SpaceX Launching Falcon 9 from Historic Launchpad 39A, February 18

February 15, 2017 in Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Falcon 9, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, NASA, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Rocket, Rocket Launch, Satellite, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Snowbird Rentals, Space Coast Weather, Space Flight, Space Program, Space X, SpaceX Dragon, Vacation Condo Rentals

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Saturday morning, SpaceX is launching its Falcon 9 rocket on a resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Liftoff is set for just after 10:00 a.m. on February 18 and will be the first launch to take place on historic launchpad 39A, which saw numerous Saturn, Apollo, and the final Space Shuttle missions. In the minutes following the launch, SpaceX will attempt to land the Falcon 9 booster at their Cape Canaveral landing zone. The Dragon spacecraft is SpaceX’s cargo vessel that will eventually deliver manned crews to orbit. The weather forecast indicates partly cloudy skies with a strong breeze for the morning.

For launch and viewing details, visit the Kennedy Space Center website. Read more about launch preparations at Universe Today and Florida Today. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

Skywatchers Treated to Triple Feature Friday Night

February 9, 2017 in Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Space Coast, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Skywatching, Space Coast Weather, Uncategorized

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This Friday night into early Saturday morning, skywatchers will be treated to a rare concurrence featuring February’s full Snow Moon, a penumbral lunar eclipse, and the closest approach of Comet 45P. Friday night’s weather is forecast to start off partly cloudy and gradually clear as the night goes on thanks to a passing cold front.

Viewers hoping to see the eclipse should begin keeping an eye out for the rising full moon just after 6:00pm; peak viewing time is estimated to be 7:45 p.m. for the Space Coast. The next penumbral eclipse will not take place until 2020. Viewers looking to see Comet 45P on its pass by Earth may have trouble spotting the comet thanks to the bright skies from the moon. The best viewing time is estimated to be around 3:00am with binoculars or a telescope. The comet will remain visible until later this month.

For more information about these skywatching events, visit Space.com’s article about the eclipse, or visit USA Today’s piece about the triple feature. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

Project Time Off Promotes Vacationing on Florida’s Space Coast

February 3, 2017 in Brevard County, Brevard County Real Estate, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Real Estate, Cape Canaveral Surfing, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Pier, Cocoa Beach Real Estate, Cocoa Beach Surfing, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Cruise, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Port Canaveral, Real Estate, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Boating, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Fishing, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Parks & Recreation, Space Coast Real Estate, Space Coast Snowbird Rentals, Space Coast Surfing, Vacation Condo Rentals

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This year, the Space Coast Office of Tourism has joined forces with the US Travel Association for their Project Time-Off promotion. Project Time-Off is a campaign aimed at encouraging American workers to take full advantage of their paid time off and go on a vacation. Starting on National Plan for Vacation Day, the Space Coast Office of Tourism will be running a promotion to help travelers plan their trip to Cocoa Beach and surrounding areas, as well as hosting a sweepstakes. Participants have a chance to win one of five vacations on the Space Coast valued at $2500 per package.

For more information about Project Time Off, visit the official website; read more about the Space Coast Office of Tourism’s promotion on Florida Today. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

Annual Chowder Cook-Off Returns to Cocoa Beach This Saturday

January 30, 2017 in Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Events, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Events, Culinary, Events, Port Canaveral, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Events, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Musicians, Space Coast Shopping, The Cove at Port Canaveral

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This Saturday, Port Canaveral will be treated to some of the best local chowder the Space Coast has to offer. This year’s Annual Chowder Cook-Off will feature traditional chowders and a “twist” category, live entertainment, and a silent auction. Guests are invited to sample offerings an hour early with a VIP Pass, or join with the rest of the crowd from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Contestants will be competing for several accolades including “People’s Choice” and “Best Twist”; this year’s local celebrity judges include MyNews13’s Allison Walker-Torres, Lite Rock 99.3’s Mike & Mindy, Port Canaveral Commissioner Wayne Justice, Florida Today’s Suzy Fleming-Leonard, and Wingnut of KISS 95.1. General admission is $30 at the door, or $20 in advance.

For event details, visit the official event page on VisitCocoaBeach.com or at the Facebook event page. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

Space Coast’s First Rocket Launch of 2017 Set for Thursday Lift-off

January 16, 2017 in Atlas V, Brevard County, Brevard County Real Estate, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Real Estate, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Real Estate, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Real Estate, Rocket, Rocket Launch, Satellite, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Real Estate, Space Coast Snowbird Rentals, Space Coast Weather, Space Flight, Space Program, United Launch Alliance, Vacation Condo Rentals

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This Thursday, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) will kick off Cape Canaveral’s 2017 launch schedule. ULA’s Atlas V is scheduled to lift-off just after 7:45p.m., carrying Lockheed Martin’s SBIRS GEO 3 satellite to orbit. The new satellite will extend the US Military’s existing array of missile detection and tactical support satellites. Thursday’s forecast indicates perfect viewing weather with clear skies and a light breeze into the evening hours.

For more launch and viewing information, visit the Kennedy Space Center’s visitor center website, or read more on Spaceflight Now. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

Space Coast Foodies Rejoice: Annual Key Lime Pie Festival Returns

January 10, 2017 in Alan Shepard Park, Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Events, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Events, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Events, Festival, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Events, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Musicians, Space Coast Parks & Recreation, Space Coast Snowbird Rentals, Space Coast Talent, Space Coast Weather, Vacation Condo Rentals

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It’s Key Lime Pie time again here on the Space Coast with the return of the Annual Key Lime Pie Festival. Each year, the Florida Key Lime Pie Company brings its delicious pies and other key lime themed offerings to the community with live music, local vendors, and several competitions at the festival.

This year, the event will take place at Alan Shepard Park, located just behind world-famous Ron Jon’s Surf Shop, and the weather should be perfect with highs in the mid 70s and a steady breeze. While Key Lime Pie is the event’s focus, local food vendors and chefs will also be offering their treats. Admission to the event is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12. In addition to live music, there will also be a “Miss Florida Key Lime Pie” contest, a pie eating contest, and pony rides.

For more information, visit the 6th Annual Key Lime Pie Festival event page on Facebook, or visit the official event website. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

Happy New Year from King Rentals!

December 31, 2016 in Brevard County, Brevard County Real Estate, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Real Estate, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Real Estate, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Holidays in Florida, New Years, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Real Estate, Space Coast, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Real Estate, Space Coast Snowbird Rentals, Space Coast Weather, Uncategorized, Vacation Condo Rentals

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Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and safe travel this winter! Here’s to a great 2017! We’d also like to welcome our winter arrivals joining us this season-thank you for spending your winter with us here on the Space Coast!