Canaveral National Seashore

Festivities Planned for the Dream's Port Call at Port Canaveral While the Carnival Dream won't oficiallly call Port Canaveral Home until December 3, something special is happening ahead of that day. To be specific, the Dream will make a call at Port Canaveral on Wednesday, November 18, and the Port Authority will host a special Sail-A-Bration at the end of her one day visit here. They have quite the event planned to wish the passengers and crew 'Bon voyage' when the Dream sails away from Port Canaveral for the first time ever. So, if you're interested, reserve the hours of 5:30 to 7:30 on ... Read Full Story

When you think about vacations to Florida beaches , one of the first places that comes to mind is Daytona Beach . But a hidden treasure is not too far away. Just 20 miles south of Daytona along I-95 is New Smyrna Beach , a lesser known beach community that offers a terrific destination for a beach vacation for families and people looking for a quieter vacation experience. New Smyrna Beach - The Beach New Smyrna Beach is one of my favorite Florida beaches. The sand is white and soft and the ocean is great for body surfing (or regular surfing). You’ll find the ... Read Full Story

Heading to the beach this weekend? Why not add a little green to your beach day. Invite some friends to carpool to reduce your carbon emissions. Start the day with some good deeds by participating in a beach clean up. Keep Brevard Beautiful hosts beach clean ups every Saturday at Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach from 8am -12pm. Get a little workout and build up an appetite and check out The Sunseed Food Coop on A1A in Cape Canaveral where you can pick up some organic food for your day in the sun. Looking for an undeveloped beach, the way nature made it? Check ... Read Full Story

Venetian Bay Town and Country Club is a concept similar to that of Disney’s Celebration with an old World feel.Imagine a city within a city, a place that gives you the feel and style of Italy. The New Smyrna Beach FL community will have 1,800 homes, with 200 to 300 new homes being built each year on the 1,200 acre property, which stretches between Pioneer Trail and S.R. 44 just east of Samsula and just minutes to the the World’s Most  Famous Beach, the Intra coastal waterway and NASCAR.  A planned pedestrian mall, brick walkways and outdoor eating areas further diminish the need for ... Read Full Story

You missed a great event this past weekend if you didn’t attend Venetian Bay’s First Annual Music Festival on Saturday Dec. 15 th !! It was a great outdoor event open to the public at the Town Center from 12 Noon till 7PM!! When we first arrived it was impossible to miss the Clock Tower and fountain surrounded by families sharing the spirit of holiday fun! The Venetian Bay Music Festival was a great way to gather the community together to sing, laugh, eat (funnel cakes and gator tail) and enjoy the Town Center! Many brought their lawn chairs and relaxed to the music ... Read Full Story