Brevard County is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna that attract nature enthusiasts, bird watchers, and fishermen from all over the world. Brevard’s Rivers are also home to tiny, glowing creatures that light up the water during the summer months. These critters, called dinoflagellates, are a type of bioluminescent plankton that emit a blue-white light when the waters are disturbed. Visitors to the area can find kayak tours from Titusville down south to Sebastian and everywhere in between to view the phenomenon between May and October. Calm nights without moonlight make for ideal conditions, and don’t forget mosquito repellent!
For more information and kayak tour dates, check out Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach’s official 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 [email protected]!
This month, Florida Wildlife officials released three manatees back into the open waters of the Indian River, near the Port Saint John power plant. “The three manatees being released from the Port St. John boat ramp in Brevard County include an orphaned female calf rescued in Sykes Creek in Merritt Island in May 2013, a cold-stressed male taken from Cut Creek in Jacksonville in December 2014 and a cold-stressed female taken from Banana River in Merritt Island in March 2015.” Over a period of 10 months, the manatees were treated at Seaworld’s facilities in Orlando. Conservation efforts for the struggling ecosystem and wildlife in the Indian River Lagoon are ongoing and is a topic of much debate in Brevard County.
Read more in the story from NBC Miami or in Space Coast Daily’s article. 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 [email protected]!
For the past 20 years, HGTV has held one of the most widely recognized annual home giveaways, and while three previous abodes have been located in Florida, 2016’s pick is a first for Florida’s Space Coast. Located on Merritt Island’s Indian River Lagoon, the remodeled home features lush, subtropical landscaping, sweeping views of the Indian River, and pristine design and furnishings. The sweepstakes will run through February 18, and the winner will be announced in mid-April. In addition to the home, the winner will also receive a 2016 GMC Acadia Denali, a new boat, and a $250,000 check from Quicken Loans.
For more information about the home, read Florida Today’s article, or visit HGTV’s 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 [email protected]!
