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Beachcaster 

Your Official City Newsletter 

February / March 2009 

From the Council Desk 

by Vice-Mayor Martha Kirby 

Hello Neighbors, 

Every time I turn on the television or radio, or open a 

magazine or newspaper, I encounter limited positive 

feedback. I would like for us to be optimistic about the 

challenges for 2009, the “let’s make lemonade out of 

lemons” philosophy. We have many of the same problems 

that other small communities have, but I would like to 

share some of the innovative ways in which our City will 

meet them. Margaret Mead, who studied communities all 

over the world, said, “Never doubt that a small group of 

thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. 

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” 

Our city was honored by the United States Environmental 

Protection Agency at the Smart Growth Conference 

in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on January 23. After 

accepting this national award as its first Florida recipient 

for Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging, 

Mayor Brimer then presented a program review of our 

Communities for a Lifetime initiative. The EPA 

recognized the ongoing efforts of our city to transform 

itself to meet the needs of our growing, aging population. 

The recognition was for our efforts to protect and enhance 

open space/parks, particularly along the oceanfront; efforts 

towards a walkable community by installing sidewalks 

throughout the City; and ongoing programs to encourage 

activities for our older adults. I would like to thank Mayor 

Brimer for his leadership in spearheading the City’s efforts. 

The first 2009 Communities for a Lifetime program 

entitled “Keep Your Happy Healthy Heart at Any Age” 

was held in January. Thirty-five adults attended to learn 

more about the benefits of senior exercise. The next 

program will be held on Thursday, February 26, at noon in 

the David R. Schechter Community Center. Dr. Rosemary 

Laird will speak on the “Care and Feeding of Your Mental 

Wellbeing.” If you are interested in attending, please 

RSVP by calling Satellite Beach Recreation Department, 

773-6458. Refreshments are provided, along with extra 

time for questions. We welcome any program suggestions 

that you may have. 

The Fire Department 

has played a vital role in 

developing community 

programs. The Trip and Fall 

Prevention Program is 

offered to residents age 65 

and over, or automatically 

to anyone who sustains an 

injury after a trip or fall 

event. Fire Department 

personnel conduct in-home 

Vice-Mayor Martha Kirby 

inspections, providing 

prevention tips, along with safety hardware supplier 

information. In addition, the Fire Department cooperates 

with the leadership team at Our Father’s House, 

535 Cassia Boulevard, to coordinate the Angel Food 

Ministries. This is a nonprofit, nondenominational 

organization that provides low cost grocery relief to 

communities throughout the United States. This program 

assists individuals or families living in our area who are in 

need. A box containing sufficient food for an individual for 

approximately 30 days, or a family of four for one week, 

can be purchased for $30. There are no financial or age 

eligibility requirements. For information on all Fire 

Department programs, please contact Administrative 

Assistant Paula Brandt at the Fire Department, 773-4405. 

Finally, the Fire Department is exploring the possibility 

of offering a Medical Lifeline support program, which 

would be coordinated through the Satellite Beach Volunteer 

Fire Department. There are procedural and legal issues 

which must be addressed; however, if these obstacles can 

be overcome, this will be another benefit, adding further 

safety measures for our older residents, thereby allowing 

many the independence needed to remain in their homes. 

As part of the Communities for a Lifetime program, 

crosswalk areas, a portion of the trails and dock area at 

Samson’s Island, and the new beach access areas are 

being made ADA compliant, wherever possible, so we 

can be all inclusive of our residents. 

Another area of concern to many residents is the yard 

waste issue. The existing franchise agreement for solid 

waste services with Waste Management expires in July, 

2009. The City Council has met with representatives from 

Waste Management to address possible franchise renewal 

continued on page 2

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Council Highlights 

December 3, 2008 Regular Council Meeting 

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1000, establishing a hazardous 

materials incidents cost recovery policy. 

• Authorized continuation of the Façade Grant Program 

to assist in replacement of nonconforming signs 

through December 31, 2009. 

• Approved a Façade Grant Application for Atlantic 

Plaza for monument signs in an amount up to $15,000. 

• Approved the execution of a contract with the 

Fraternal Order of Police for contract year October 1, 

2008 through September 30, 2009. 

• Elected Councilwoman Martha Kirby as Vice-Mayor 

for 2009. 

• Appointments to Boards: 

- Reappointed Sue Gains, David Omler, and David 

R. Schechter as regular members on the 

Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory 

Committee. 

- Reappointed Lorraine Gott as a regular member on 

the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board. 

- Reappointed Sandy Carnival and John Cherniga as 

regular members on the Samsons Island Park 

Committee. 

January 7, 2009 Regular Meeting 

• Awarded bid in the amount of $493,837 to the Watauga 

Company for State Road A1A outfall project and 

beach access improvements. 

• Directed the submission of a letter to the Solar Energy 

Center for a survey of municipal buildings. 

• Approved the proposal from LaRue Planning and 

Management Services to implement the Evaluation and 

Appraisal Report-based amendments to the City’s 

Comprehensive Plan, and revision and submission of 

the Comprehensive Plan. 


- Reappointed Judith Kraemer to the Beautification 

Board. 

- Appointed Kelly Delmonico as an alternate 

member on the Planning and Zoning Advisory 

Board. 

- Appointed Wayne Kartzinel as an alternate 

member on the Samsons Island Park Committee. 

January 20, 2009 Regular Meeting 

• Received staff report on potential Charter Review 

Committee. It was the consensus of the City Council 

to implement a Charter review during calendar year 

2009. 

February /March 2009 

• Received staff report on projected capital projects for 

2009. (See article on Page 4.) 


- Appointed regular member Hope Asher to an 

alternate position and alternate member Lucia 

Watson as a regular member on the Library 

Board. 

From the Council Desk . . . 

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and improvements to the existing method of collecting 

solid waste, particularly landscape material. One 

challenge residents are having is being unable to place 

all of their landscape material in one 96-gallon green 

cart. This has resulted in a substantial additional 

demand for the clamshell to pick up extra piles. We 

are working with Waste Management to address 

these deficiencies in order to ensure a more timely 

and orderly collection of landscape material. Future 

editions of the Beachcaster will address the 

franchise renewal and collection improvements. 

Our City receives many notices about proposed 

budget cuts, funding reductions, and added unfunded 

mandates from the State Legislature. We have 

weathered the storm in the past, and we will tighten 

our belt even further. Several things work in our 

favor. One is our knowledgeable City staff, with 

many years of experience and the ability to “think 

outside the box,” always working as a team. We also 

have expert Grant Writers, always looking for ways 

to fund programs and projects to the maximum return 

possible. Every month it seems as though another 

employee has come up with another cost saving plan, 

innovative idea, or improvement for our community 

and its residents. 

Satellite Beach has always been a wonderful 

place to live, with something for all age groups and 

interests. As you read this month’s edition of the 

Beachcaster, look at all the programs and events 

available for families and individuals. This embraces 

the concept of Communities for a Lifetime, from 

the youngest to the oldest, neighbors forming a 

community. That sounds like Satellite Beach to me. 

I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve as 

a member of the City Council; it is a privilege. As this 

is the first Council Column of the year, I wish you and 

yours all that is wonderful in the New Year.


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Satellite Beach Recognized as Elder-Friendly Community 

~ City is one of four in nation honored by federal government ~ 

The City of Satellite Beach is pleased to announce that 

the City’s Communities for a Lifetime Program has 

received the United States Department of Environmental 

Protection’s Active Aging Commitment Award for 2008. 

The City and the Communities for a Lifetime Program 

was recognized as only one of three communities nationwide 

as a leader in its commitment to smart growth and 

building a community for a lifetime. 

The City’s Communities for a Lifetime Program is an 

initiative led by Mayor Mark Brimer and Fire Department 

Commander Don Hughes. The Fall Prevention Program 

has been used as a model by communities throughout 

Florida over the past eighteen months. The program 

recognizes the role that fall prevention and home safety 

play in enabling all residents to lead active lifestyles. 

Falls are the #1 cause of injuries to Florida elders 

(those 65 years of age and older), with hip fractures 

accounting for 37% of all statewide elder injury hospital 

admissions. Falls account for 15% of Satellite Beach Fire 

Department’s total call volume and 40% of the patients 

were transported to the hospital. Many of the injured had 

suffered a broken hip. 

By following a philosophy of smart growth, the City 

continues to transform itself to meet the needs of its 

growing active-aging population by increasing the number 

of sidewalks, creating new parks, and rezoning its 

commercial strips into walkable destinations for citizens of 

all ages to meet and connect with each other. 

In addition, the federal government noted that the City 

redeveloped a dilapidated shopping center into a 

community center and gymnasium, providing physical 

activities such as yoga, dance, and aerobics for residents 

of all age groups. The City’s “Citizens on Patrol” and 

“Neighbor-Helping-Neighbor” programs encourage senior 

volunteers to remain active and engaged while enriching 

the sense of place and purpose for all residents. The City’s 

amenities provide the foundation for creating a place 

where residents can choose to walk or bike as part of their 

daily activities, and create opportunities for intergenerational 

connections that last a lifetime. 

Mayor Brimer commented, “Without a doubt, the 

award provided by the EPA is an honor for The City of 

Satellite Beach. The award recognizes the hard work by 

our citizen volunteers, Fire Department, and City Hall staff 

to focus upon city-wide smart growth. The award also 

demonstrates a commitment to our residents, providing 

them every opportunity to reside safely in their home for as 

long as possible.” 

“Satellite Beach has established a wonderfully elderfriendly 

community, and our Department is proud to be its 

partner in the Communities for a Lifetime program,” said 

Elder Affairs Secretary E. Douglas Beach. “Everyone 

associated with the program and in more than 100 other 

communities around the state are proud of what the City 

has accomplished.” 

The City of Satellite Beach was one of three 

communities to receive EPA’s Commitment Award, joining 

Casper, Wyoming, and Iowa City, Iowa. In addition, 

Portland, Oregon, received the agency’s Achievement 

Award. For more information on the EPA’s programs, visit 

their website at: www.epa.gov/aging. 

From left are Martha Shimkin, Director, 

Children and Aging Health Protection 

Division, EPA; Mark Brimer, Mayor, 

accepting the EPA Active Aging 

Commitment Award for 2008; Michael 

Crotty, City Manager; and Kathy Sykes, 

Senior Advisor, Aging Initiative, EPA. 

Upcoming Seminars 

Communities For a Lifetime 

• February 26: Care and Feeding of Your 

Mental Wellbeing by Rosemary Laird, M.D. 

• March 26: Nutrition for Seniors 

The seminars will be held at 12:00 noon at the 

DRS Community Center, 1089 South Patrick Drive, 

Satellite Beach. Light lunch will be served. There 

is no cost, but please RSVP to 773-6458.

4 February /March 2009 

2009 Capital Projects Schedule 

With the current economic downturn, cities are being 

forced to scale back capital projects due to funding 

constraints. However, our city has continued its ongoing 

efforts to fund capital projects through unique opportunities, 

including grants and governmental partnerships. As a result 

of these efforts, a number of capital projects are scheduled 

this year, including: 

1. Replacement of Ocean Outfalls at Grant 

Avenue, Norwood Avenue and DeSoto Parkway, 

and Enhanced Beach Accesses at Grant Avenue 

and DeSoto Parkway. 

The drainage improvement project addressing the 

stormwater ocean outfalls at Grant Avenue, DeSoto 

Parkway, and Norwood Avenue will begin early in 2009. 

The project will greatly reduce the amount of stormwater 

runoff through drainage outfalls at each of the beach 

accesses. 

At their January 7, 2009 meeting, the City Council and 

Community Redevelopment Agency awarded the project to 

the Watauga Company of Titusville in the amount of 

$493,837.00. The costs for the three stormwater outfalls is 

$325,430. The outfall project is being funded by a Joint 

Participation Agreement between the City of Satellite 

Beach and Florida Department of Transportation. The City 

will be responsible for 50% of this amount. 

After the completion of the outfall project, beach 

access improvements featuring enhanced covered seating 

areas, landscaping and irrigation, parking, and signage will 

be installed at Grant Avenue and DeSoto Parkway. The 

costs for the beach access improvements is $168,407, and 

will be funded by the Community Redevelopment Agency. 

The outfall project will begin in early February and is to 

be completed not later than June 1, 2009. The beach access 

improvements will begin at Grant Avenue and DeSoto 

Parkway soon after the stormwater pipes are installed. 

An emergency vehicle access ramp will also be 

installed at the Grant Avenue access and funded through a 

grant from Brevard County. 

2. North Drainage Project 

Request for bids for the replacement of the dilapidated 

drainage line located at the north boundary of the City 

(north of Satellite High from A1A to South Patrick Drive) 

is scheduled for late 2009 or early 2010. The proposed 

project is intended to address drainage issues in the 

unincorporated County area north of the City boundary, as 

well as the School and City properties that abut this 

drainage line. 

The project is being completed through the collaborative 

efforts of the City, Brevard County, the Brevard County 

School Board, and FEMA. A FEMA hazard mitigation 

grant will fund 75% of the project, while the remaining 

25% will be shared among the three other entities. The 

estimated costs for this project are $1,303,199.00. The 

City would be responsible for 8.3%, or $108,600.00. 

3. Cassia Drainage Basin Project 

Grant funding has been approved for the improvements 

to the Cassia Drainage Basin. The project will include 

drainage work to many of the areas north and south of 

Cassia Boulevard, including Greenway Avenue, Ocean 

Spray Avenue, and Temple Street. Phase I and II of this 

three-phase project will be out to bid in mid-2009. The 

estimated costs for Phases I & II of this project are 

$1,796,800.00. The City’s cost share is 40% of the total. 

4. South Patrick Drive 

The 2009 FDOT Roadway Improvement Project for 

South Patrick Drive is underway. The project will increase 

the width of the roadway, add a sidewalk along the west 

side, and install a full turn signal at Cassia. The FDOT 

project will last through July 2010. After the roadway 

project is complete, landscaping along the west side will 

begin. Last month, FDOT approved the landscape plan 

and will award the City $179,000 funding under a Joint 

Partnership Agreement for the landscaping enhancements. 

5. Federal Economic Stimulus 

As this article is being written, the President’s 

Economic Stimulus Package has not received final 

approval. However, the City was requested to provide 

input on proposed projects to be included in the Economic 

Stimulus. In December, the City submitted a number of 

projects which would be completed in 2009 if funding is 

approved under the Economic Stimulus Package. The 

proposed projects include street repair/paving in the amount 

of $4.9 million; renewal energy installation project for City 

facilities; improvements at the David R. Schechter 

Community Center to create a 2,780 square foot 

Community Recovery Center for use by government 

agencies and residents during a post-disaster recovery 

period; and Civic Center renovation project to update the 

City’s 6,000 square foot Civic Center to restore its use for 

community activities and create an Emergency Operations 

Center for the City, designed in compliance with the State 

of Florida Model Energy Efficiency Building Code. 

It is anticipated that the City will receive notification in 

the coming months regarding potential funding for these 

projects.


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Look What’s Happening . . . The Latest From the 

Building and Community Development Department 

Permits Issued: 

➢ The Building Department issued 1,585 permits in 

2008, in comparison to 2007 when 1,750 permits were 

issued. As of January 20, 2009, 105 building permits 

have been issued this year. 

Certificates of Occupancy Issued: 

➢ In 2007, the Building Department issued 144 

Certificates of Occupancy. 2008 ended the year with 

57 Certificates of Occupancy. To date in 2009, there 

have been 2 Certificates of Occupancy issued. 

Other Matters of Interest: 

➢ Publix reopened for business on December 18 after 

extensive improvements to Atlantic Plaza that included 

a new building for Publix and up to seven additional 

retail spaces. 

➢ Hightower Beach Park recently received its Notice 

to Proceed from DEP for low impact improvements to 

the park that will include additional parking, restroom 

facilities, and a raised nature boardwalk with covered 

viewing areas. The park is expected to reopen in the 

Summer of 2009. 

Tropical Storm Fay 

Road Damage Update 

The City continues to work with representatives 

of FEMA for assistance in the repair of roads 

damaged by Tropical Storm Fay. Due to the unusual 

amount of rain received as a result of Fay, the road 

base was compromised, which is causing these 

roads to buckle in areas. Temporary repairs have 

been made to the more heavily damaged areas, and 

the Public Works Department will continue to 

monitor the situation to make any additional repairs 

necessary. A determination of the permanent repairs 

is expected within the next two months. Portions of 

roads have been identified as those in need of repair, 

including: DeSoto Parkway, 100 block of Carissa 

Drive, Temple Street from Greenway Avenue to Elm 

Avenue, Kale Street from Maple Drive to Carissa 

Drive, Jackson Avenue from Pineapple Street to 

South Patrick Drive, and Jamaica Boulevard. 

There are also some small areas throughout the 

City that were affected by the standing water that 

will be included in the repair process. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding 

while the request for FEMA funding to undertake 

the necessary repairs is reviewed and approved. 

Adult 

Heartsaver 

CPR Courses 

Satellite Beach Fire Department will be offering the 

following American Heart Association CPR 2-Year 

Certification Courses. The Fire Department is 

certified to teach Adult, Child/Infant, choking CPR and 

use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). 

Classes are held at the Satellite Beach Fire 

Department on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. 

Cost is $35.00 for each class and $15.00 for books. 

➢ March 21 ➢ May 16 

➢ April 18 ➢ June 20 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 

Registration and payment guarantees you a spot in 

the class. Make checks payable to: City of Satellite 

Beach and mail payment to: 

Satellite Beach Fire Department 

1390 South Patrick Drive 

Satellite Beach, FL 32937 

If you have any questions, please contact the Fire 

Department at 773-4405 between 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 

Monday through Friday. 

Call the CITY HOTLINE, 779-8924, for the latest City Council 

Agenda OR visit the CITY WEBSITE: www.satellitebeach.org 

for the latest complete Council agenda packet.


Community Redevelopment News 

Local Company Illuminates World Famous 

New Year’s Eve Ball 

For the past two years our hometown company, 

Lighting Science Group, has been responsible for the 

dramatic illumination system for the world famous Times 

Square Ball. Last year the company redesigned the 

famous ball for the New Year’s Eve celebration with 

LED lights, making it more durable, efficient and 

dramatic. This year a “new” bigger and brighter New 

Year’s Eve Ball was unveiled. The company created the 

676 LED modules and technology system for the new 

2009 ball that is capable of producing 4.3 billion colors 

and a kaleidoscope of patterns that amaze millions of 

worldwide viewers every New Year’s Eve. The ball 

remains on display in Times Square throughout the year. 

Lighting Sciences Group innovates, designs, 

manufactures and markets LED lighting solutions that are 

environmentally responsible and more cost efficient to 

operate than traditional lighting products. The company 

provides lighting and technology for worldwide retailers 

such as Chanel in Asia, Netherlands, and Dubai. 

Owner Fred Maxik chose to relocate his company to 

Satellite Beach due to its proximity to the beach, the 

neighborhood feel, and schools. 

The Lighting Science Group relocated to 1227 South Patrick Drive, Suite 2A, in Satellite Beach in June of 2007 and 

employs 24 full-time employees and an additional 26 contracted employees thru Via Tech Industries. 

J.A.G. Consulting Celebrates 25th Anniversary 

J.A.G. Consulting Company, 565 Jackson Avenue, 

Suite C, celebrated 25 years in business on January 22. 

The local firm provides financial services, such as 

insurance, annuity, asset protection, tax planning and 

preparation. 

Owner Joseph A. Grutta started in the financial 

services business in 1981 and formed J.A.G. Consulting 

Company in New York in 1983 from a small back room in 

his home. In 1991 he moved the business and his family to 

Melbourne, continuing to run the business from home. 

J.A.G. Consulting Company relocated to its present 

location in Satellite Beach in June 2005, and continues to 

build on personal relationships and referrals from friends 

and existing clients. 

Vice-Mayor Martha Kirby congratulated Mr. Grutta on 

receiving a plaque in recognition of 25 years of tax and 

financial services. The event was sponsored by Cocoa 

Beach Chamber of Commerce. 

2009 Times Square Waterford Crystal Ball illuminated 

by Lighting Science Group of Satellite Beach. 

(Photo by Countdown Entertainment, LLC.) 

J.A.G. Consulting owner Joseph Grutta was congratulated 

by Vice-Mayor Martha Kirby for 25 years of tax and financial 

services. She presented him with a Satellite Beach pin.


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Police Department Crime Report 

November & December, 2008 

Total Calls For Service 1,175 

Total Traffic Stops: 1,130 

Arrests – 63 Adult; 13 Juvenile 

Alarm 76 Fraud 7 

Assault/Battery 6 Narcotics Activity 13 

Assist Other Agency 52 Suspicious Incidents 217 

Burglary 10 Theft 15 

Burglary-Vehicle 10 Vandalism 20 

Disturbance 76 Warrant Arrest 7 

DUI 20 

➢ The Patrol Division responded to a fatal traffic 

crash on SR A1A, in which the driver of a black 

Mazda traveling north attempted to make a left turn 

into a parking lot. The Mazda entered the lane of a 

southbound motorcycle, causing the accident. The 

rider of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at 

Holmes Regional Medical Center. Alcohol was 

involved and the investigation is still ongoing. 

➢ The Criminal Investigations Division resolved 

burglaries to seven businesses that occurred in July. 

DNA returned from the FDLE lab in December 

identified the suspect, who was tied to burglaries in 

multiple jurisdictions, including Melbourne and West 

Melbourne. The suspect died of unknown causes 

in December before arrests could be made. 

➢ Police responded to a residence where three 

suspects entered the victim’s home, battered him, 

and stole property. The victim was able to identify 

his attackers, but later refused to press charges. 

➢ Officers detained several juveniles and confiscated 

alcoholic beverages at an unauthorized campout on 

Samson’s Island. The juveniles were later released 

to their parents. 

Women’s Club BUNKO PARTY 

WHEN: Saturday, March 14 

WHERE: DRS Community Center 

TIME: 10:00 a.m. 

COST: $10.00 (includes lunch & prizes) 

Contact Dee Anderson, 773- 2743, for tickets. 

Proceeds go to Code Blue at Hightower Beach Park. 

This club is for folks 55+ years old (not limited to 

Satellite Beach residents). Dues are only $5/yr. 

Don’t forget... 

dues are now being collected. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, March 5, Seminar hosted by 

Florida Memorial Gardens. Noon at DRS Comm. 

Center. Light lunch served. RSVP, 773-6458. 

Wednesday, March 11, St. Patrick’s Day 

Luncheon and Entertainment – 12 noon at 

DRS Community Center. Tickets are required 

and must be purchased in advance. Cost is $8 for 

members and $13 for non-members. 

Thurs., Apr. 2 & May 7, Seminar topics and 

hosts to be announced. Noon at DRS Community 

Center. Light lunch served. RSVP, 773-6458. 

Every Monday, Bingo – 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 

Satellite Beach Civic Center. Cost: $4.50 for 

cards. Must be a member to play. Covered dish 

luncheon on last Monday of the month. 

Every Tues., Wed., & Thurs., Indoor 

Walking Group – 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the DRS 

Community Center Gym. Walk to brisk music! 

Every Tuesday, Line Dancing – 1:00 p.m. at 

DRS Community Ctr. Studio 1. Free to members. 

Every Wed., Mahjongg – 9:00-11:30 a.m., 

DRS Community Center Game Room. Pool, 

Table Tennis, Cards & Games – 6:30 p.m.- 

9:00 p.m., DRS Community Center Game Room. 

Every Thurs., Cards & Games – 10:00 a.m. 

at the DRS Community Center Game Room. 

1st Tues., (every other month) Dinner Gang 

March 3 at Riverrocks (formerly Chowders) and 

May 5 at Makotos, 5:30 p.m. Call Floss, 773-6073. 

1st Thursday, Free Blood Pressure Checks 

offered by VNA, 9:30 a.m., DRS Community Ctr. 

2nd Wed., Early Bird Dinner – 5:00 p.m. at 

the Cove Restaurant. Call Joan at 777-0238. 

3rd Wednesday, Lunch Bunch: 

• March 18, 1:00 p.m. at Foreman’s Steakhouse 

• April 15, 1:00 p.m. at R.J. Gators 

Call Laverne Johnson at 725-6610 to RSVP. 

E-mail Lessons – Free to club members. By 

appointment only. Contact Bill at 777-0521. 

For details, call Marty Hindsley at 777-8313.


Basic Boating Education Offered 

The Banana River Sail and Power Squadron is 

providing an opportunity for all boaters to learn safe 

boating from Senior Navigators and Advanced Marine 

Pilots. Maritime subjects include Navigation, Chart 

Reading and Communication Skills, Waterway Rules, 

Emergency Procedures, Knots, and Boat Trailering. 

Registration begins on Wednesday, February 25, at 

6:30 p.m., followed by a two-hour class at 7:00 p.m. 

Classes are taught on eight consecutive Wednesdays, 

ending with a final exam on April 15. Classes will be 

held at Keiser University, 900 South Babcock Street 

(just north of Sears) in Melbourne. The $50.00 fee 

includes books, plotter, dividers, and final exam. 

Contact Eugene Grassie, 633-9282 or 777-3750, 

for additional information or visit the website at 

www.bananariversps.org . 

AARP TAX AIDE 

Free Tax Assistance 

Continues through April 15 

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Satellite Beach Library 

751 Jamaica Boulevard 

AND 

Tuesday & Thursday 

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Space Coast Credit Union 

2100 Highway A1A 

Indian Harbour Beach 

Sign-up is required upon arrival to permit 

assisting people on a first come, first served 

basis. Tax returns will be filed electronically. 

Be sure to bring the following items: 

Social Security cards for each person on 

the tax return 

Last year’s tax return 

All paperwork required for this year’s taxes 

If 2008 property taxes were paid, bring 

copy of tax bill 

Buy and sell information on stocks 

Amount of Stimulus Rebate received in 

2008 (bring letter from IRS or call the 

Stimulus Rebate Amount Help Line, 

1-866-234-2942, to obtain information). 

Relay for Life 

Date: March 28-29, 2009 

Location: Satellite High Stadium 

Time: Starts at 12:00 noon 

South Brevard Beaches Relay For Life is a true 

community event where people of all ages from all 

walks of life come together for a common cause to 

walk, jog or run relay style around the Satellite High 

School football field. Friends, relatives, local hospitals, 

businesses, schools, churches, service clubs, and other 

organizations organize teams of 10-15 people. Each 

team member is asked to raise a minimum of $100 

before the event. Come participate in the Relay For 

Life on March 28-29. 

Food, fun, and camaraderie are part of the Relay 

For Life experience. There is an opening ceremony 

and first lap called the “victory lap” to cheer on our 

local cancer survivors, friends, family, and co-workers 

who have survived cancer. There is also a more 

solemn aspect of the event during the Luminaria 

ceremony. This is a candle-lighting ceremony to honor 

those who have survived cancer and to remember 

those who have not. This powerful ceremony ties 

participants personally to the cause of fighting cancer. 

Relay For Life is about providing hope for the future, 

progress towards a cure, answers to cancer questions, 

and a community taking up the fight. 

Join us in celebrating with cancer survivors and 

help raise money for a worthwhile cause. For more 

information, contact Erica Elliott at 433-3109, 

Extension 121, or go to their website at 

www.relayforlife.org/southbrevardbeachesfl. 

Curbside Recycling Help 

Available to Residents 

 

 

Need a Recycling Bin ? 

Need information on 

curbside recycling ? 

Call Waste Management 

723- 4 455


Angel Food Ministries 

From the Community... 

Back to the Community 

During every holiday season for the past 25 years, 

a small segment of Satellite Beach has stepped back 

in time to dramatize community life in old Bethlehem. 

Spectators strolling through the streets of this 

recreated ancient city are given an opportunity to 

make a charitable contribution at the “wishing well”. 

Last year, over $800 was contributed to provide 

Angel Food for those in need within our community. 

This amount represents approximately 26 weeks of 

groceries for a family of four. 

Larry Booth, Satellite Beach Police Chaplain and 

Head Pastor of Our Father’s House, has announced 

that Angel Food purchased with Bethlehem Walk 

donations was distributed to families in the community 

at large. 

In cooperation with Satellite Beach’s “Community 

for a Lifetime” initiative, the leadership team at Our 

Father’s House, 535 Cassia Boulevard, eagerly 

agreed to become a host site for Angel Food as a 

practical way to bless their own congregation and 

serve their neighbors. Because there are no 

applications to complete and no income 

restrictions or qualifications to which participants 

must adhere, EVERYONE can take advantage of the 

savings. Angel Food Ministries accepts EBT food 

stamps for grocery purchases. 

Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, 

nondenominational organization that provides grocery 

relief to communities throughout the United States. 

Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into 

a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month’s 

menu is different than the previous month and consists 

of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail 

value of approximately $60. Please visit 

www.angelfoodministries.org to learn more. 

For a current menu or instructions on how to order, 

call Alice Walden at 243-5670. 

Visit the City Website 

www.satellitebeach.org 

for the latest updates on City 

news, including current and past 

editions of the Beachcaster. 

Animal Control 

Animal control regulations apply to all 

pets, including cats and dogs, and are 

enforced by Brevard County Animal 

Services and Enforcement, a.k.a. Animal Control. 

When outside the confines of your property, pets 

must be on a leash. On your property, the pet must 

be confined in a fenced area, restrained by leash or 

rope, or personally supervised at all times. It is the 

responsibility of the person in control of an animal to 

remove any excretion caused by the animal. 

If found in violation by the Animal Control Office, 

owners are subject to a $55 citation for the first 

offense. If an animal is at large and the owner cannot 

be found, it is taken to South Animal Care and 

Adoption Center located at 5100 West Eau Gallie 

Boulevard. In addition to a $55 citation, the owner 

must pay a $35 impound fee and $30 transport fee. 

If you wish to report a neighborhood pet problem, 

contact Animal Control, 633-2024. Visit the Brevard 

County Animal Services website for additional 

information: www.brevardanimalservices.com . 

Household Hazardous Waste 

and Electronic Collection 

WHEN: April 11, 2009 

WHERE: DeLaura Middle School 

300 Jackson Avenue 


TIME: 

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Household Hazardous Waste Includes: 

Used Motor Oil 

Used oil filters 

Paint 

Paint thinners 

Gasoline 

Brake Fluid 

Pool Chemicals 

Solvents 

Rechargeable batteries Car batteries 

Lawn & garden chemicals 

E-Waste Items: (No more than 5 per household) 

Computers (CPUs) Monitors 

Televisions 

Scanners 

Laptops 

Printers 

This event is FREE to residents of Brevard 

County (no businesses allowed). For more 

information call 633-1888 or visit the 

website at www.brevardcounty.us/swr. 

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Congratulations to our own Susi Bublitz, who 

was selected to join other Youth Conference Committee 

Members from around the state to represent 

Florida PAL during the National PAL Convention in 

Washington, D.C., in February. Susi is currently 

President of Satellite Beach Youth Directors Council. 

Satellite Beach PAL would also like to thank our 

wonderful community and businesses for their support 

of the Annual Adult Mini Bunko Night. It is because 

of their support that we are able to implement the 

programs for the youth in our community. We would 

also like to thank George Hagal from 

Bizzarro’s of Satellite Beach for the generous 

donation of pizza and salad for the event. The next 

BUNKO NIGHT is May 30. Hope to see you there! 

Over 210 players participated during this basketball 

season. The gym was full of excited spectators 

rooting for their team. Satellite Beach PAL would 

like to thank the following businesses that sponsored a 

team: Alliance Properties, Amendola Chiropractic, 

ASA Entertainment, Autow Image, Beach Locksmith, 

Billabong, Bizzarro’s of Satellite Beach, Carlsen’s 

Trophy Shop, Ireland Family Practice, Kara Bean 

Dream, Loyal Order of the Moose #2367, METLIFE, 

Morgan Financial, MTN!, Panouses Law Office, 

Precision Garage Door, Puzino’s Pizza, Remar 

Cleaning, and Wal-Mart. Your generosity helps us 

continue with our programs. 

Our after school Tutoring Program is 

growing. We are still accepting applications for 

students, as well as tutors. If you are interested in 

either one, please call PAL at 777-8336. 

Mark Your Calendars ! 

Summer will be here before you know it, and with 

the season comes our Summer Fun Camp 

beginning the week of June 8. Please check out our 

website for registration and specific information. 

Visit the PAL website for more information 

at www.satellitebeach.org/PAL. 

Boy Scout Troop 309 

Troop 309 has been working on their backpacking 

merit badge. They hiked through Forever 

Florida on the Florida Trail observing wildlife and the 

wilderness, got settled with equipment, and developed 

cooking skills. The Troop also camped at LaNoChe 

during the Annual Extravaganza at the Council’s 

campground. The Troop has maintained their goal of 

at least one campout per month during the camping 

season. In March, they will camp at Kars Park and 

attend the Tico Airshow. 

The Troop continues to grow, with many Scouts 

advancing in rank. They continue to work towards 

summer camp with a Spaghetti Dinner on 

April 27 and a Pancake Breakfast on May 17 at 

Satellite Beach United Methodist Church. Come out 

and join them for great food, while supporting your 

local Boy Scout Troop. View photos on-line of recent 

trips on the web page: 

http://pack309.com/Troop309.aspx. 

Rochelle Lawandales receives a plaque from Mayor 

Mark Brimer in appreciation of over nineteen years of 

volunteer service to the City, including the Planning and 

Zoning Advisory Board, A1A Corridor Improvement 

Citizen Ad Hoc Committee, Community Redevelopment 

Agency Advisory Committee, and A1A and DeSoto 

Property Use Citizen Ad Hoc Committee.


School News . . . By Scotty Culp 

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In their continuing program of community betterment 

and in recognition of the current education budget 

constraints, the Satellite Beach Lions Foundation 

(SBLF) offered a $250 grant to one teacher or department 

head from each of the four elementary schools in Satellite 

Beach and Indian Harbour Beach. The grants could be 

used for programs, projects, equipment, or any activity 

which enhances the students’ educational environment or 

experience. Recipients of the grants were selected by 

SBLF after review of submitted proposal forms. 

Winners of the grants were: Ocean Breeze 

Elementary School, a schoolwide Character Education 

Plan; Surfside Elementary School, second grade 

teacher Lisa Karcher; and Sea Park Elementary 

School Media Specialists Samantha McGill and sixth 

grade teacher Maria Clifford. No entry was received 

from Spessard Holland Elementary School, so two grants 

were awarded to Sea Park. 

students statewide, and broaden their knowledge of the 

ancient world. “This generous grant will be used to buy 

equipment that Satellite High School students use to train 

for Certamen, a Latin brain-bowl,” the Latin instructor 

said gratefully. 

Christopher Zeuli would like to build a classroom library 

filled with quality books and periodicals that will serve to 

attract and develop students’ lifelong desire to read. He 

also plans to purchase a class set of novels for use in all 

seventh grade world culture classes at DeLaura Middle 

School. 

All recipients are grateful to SBWC for their continued 

commitment to the students. Joan Glass is the SBWC 

Educational Chairman and Grant Recipient Coordinator. 

Martha Kirby, Satellite Beach Vice-Mayor and club 

member, designed the colorful educational certificates 

presented to the recipients. 

From left are Lions President Joe Hauser, Laurie Hering 

from Ocean Breeze Elementary School, Samantha 

McGill and Maria Clifford from Sea Park Elementary 

School, and Lions Project Chairman Frank Armitage. 

Not shown was grant recipient Lisa Karcher of Surfside 

Elementary School. 

Satellite Beach Woman’s Club (SBWC) 

Teacher’s Grant, a special needs project that benefits 

students, was awarded to qualified teachers. Heather 

Kelley, English III; Janet Gray, Fashion Design; and 

Adam Mize, Latin, from Satellite High School, were 

awarded $450 each. Christopher Zeuli, reading and 

world culture teacher, DeLaura Middle School, was 

also a $450 recipient. Mrs. Kelley was thrilled to be able to 

offer real world reading assignment to students with 

difficulties in reading, thanks to the SBWC grant. 

Mrs. Gray said, “This cash award will help purchase 

half-scale mannequins to assist the advanced students in 

learning flat pattern and draping techniques, and also 

purchase a fabric steam press.” 

Adam Mize teaches Latin to some 80 students who 

participate in extracurricular competitions, meet other Latin 

Christopher Zeuli, DeLaura Middle School, holds his 

certificate and a $450 check, sponsored by the Satellite 

Beach Woman’s Club Teacher Grant Project. From left, 

Jeremy Salmon, school Principal; Joan Glass, SBWC 

Coordinator; Zeuli; and Jeanne Roach, SBWC President. 

(Photo by Scotty Culp) 

Heather Kelley, Adam Mize, and Janet Gray, flanked by 

Joan Glass, left, Satellite Beach Woman’s Club 

Coordinator; Mark Elliott, Satellite High School Principal; 

and Jeanne Roach, SBWC President, were winners in 

the Teacher’s Grant Program. (Photo by Scotty Culp) 

School News continued on page 13

12 Around Town With Scotty Culp February /March 2009 

Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year rang out in all 

its splendor as nearly 100 members and guests arrived for 

the 55+ Club luncheon and awards ceremony. Santa and 

Mrs. Claus (Paul and Hilda Cribb) greeted the guests, 

many sitting on Santa’s knee for a photo. The decorations 

spirited the yuletide occasion and the refreshment table 

was abundantly spread with mouth-watering food, many 

homemade by members. 

Marty Hindsley, organizer and six-year charter 

Chairperson, offered words of welcome. “The club has 

grown to 600 supportive members, many wearing volunteer 

caps,” Marty said gratefully. He cited and recognized 

many members for their contributions and wealth of 

knowledge, not only to the club, but also for the schools 

and churches. A special award plaque was presented to 

Louise Stevenson, Program Specialist, and Debbie 

Pitts, Staff Assistant, Satellite Beach Recreation 

Department, for their behind-the-scene efforts. A 

beautifully bound portfolio was awarded to countless 

service members. “They give unstintingly of their time and 

talent,” Hindsley said. 

Miller, Jeanne Roach, Kitty Wade, Mary Keating, 

and Suzanne Higginson. 

Joan and Ernest Haeger, 900 Palm Drive, were 

winners of the Christmas Lighting Contest, sponsored by 

the Satellite Beach Beautification Board (SBBB). Bill 

Mayer, SBBB Chairman, presented the Florida natives 

with a framed certificate of recognition signed by Mayor 

Mark Brimer and Mayer. They also won a Foxtail 

Palm, donated by Okie LoPresti, Operations Director, 

Exotic Palms, GTC, Merritt Island. The corner lot sparkled 

brilliantly with colorful displays of Santas, figurines, 

wreaths, blocked ice snowmen, reindeer, candy canes 

along the driveway, icicles hanging from the rooftops, and 

HO HO HO signs, a splendor of Christmas creativity. 

Joan and Ernest Haeger, 900 Palm Drive, won the 

Satellite Beach Beautification Board Christmas Lighting 

Contest. Bill Mayer, Chairman, presents the couple with 

a certificate and a Foxtail Palm. (Photo by Scotty Culp) 

Louise Tavani, left, and Joan Spencer were awarded 

Volunteer of the Year. Marty Hindsley, center, 55+ Club 

Chairperson, made the presentation. (Photo by Scotty 

Culp) 

Satellite Beach Woman’s Club members served as 

bell ringers for the Salvation Army fund drive, filling the red 

kettle full with generous donations from citizens. The 

annual community service volunteer members were 

Suzanne Higginson, Dee Anderson, Suzi Barber, 

Kitty Wade, Linda O’Toole, Barbara Nichols, Ann 

Kintigh, Arlene Rice, Ann Miller, and Mary 

Keating. The reopening of Publix Super Market attracted 

additional residents, which increased the donations. 

Satellite Beach Woman’s Club’s dedicated members 

also placed luminaries around the Civic Center grounds as a 

meaningful gesture on Christmas Eve. Each year they fill 

gallon jugs with beach sand, centered by a lighted candle. 

At midnight the jugs are removed and recycled. Workers 

included Ann and David Kintigh, Ann and David 

Satellite Beach Lions Foundation presented a $250 

check to Brevard Association for the Advancement of 

the Blind (BAAB). From left, Gini Black, Lion Board 

member; Joe Hauser, President; Anne McKelvey, 

BAAB President; and Myrna Jenkins, Lion past 

President. BAAB, a nonprofit organization, provides 

free service for the visually impaired by a voluntary 

staff. (Photo by Scotty Culp) 

Satellite Beach Lions Foundation (SBLF) 

members purchased and assembled 45 food baskets for


delivery to needy families. The baskets provided a large 

dinner and enough boxed and canned food to feed an entire 

family for several days. Local churches and Lion members 

delivered them to qualified families in need of assistance. 

An annual project of SBLF, it is financed from fundraisers 

and gifts from Lion members and the public. It should be 

noted that 100% of the funds raised by Lions from the 

public is spent on charitable projects, and all organization 

and administrative costs are paid by Lion members. 

Satellite Beach Lions Foundation boxed up a variety 

of food for needy families. From left, Frank Armitage, 

coordinator, Jeff Pearson, Jim Fayed, Jack Smith, 

and Alan Boleware. (Photo by Scotty Culp) 

Satellite Beach Has Lost 

A True American Patriot! 

In memory of former 

Councilman / Mayor 

Bob Bolin, a new 

flagpole will be erected 

at Hightower Beach 

Park. This is a fitting 

tribute to a man who 

devoted his life to the 

service of his country 

in the U.S. Marine Corps, CIA, State 

Department, and then Satellite Beach 

City Council from 1996 to 2003. 

Donations for the flagpole may be 

made payable to: 

Bob Bolin Flagpole Fund 

and mailed or left at 

Satellite Beach City Hall 

565 Cassia Boulevard 

Satellite Beach, FL 32937. 

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School News . . . By Scotty Culp 

continued from page 11 

Elementary Public School winners and alternates 

in the Spelling Bee Contest who will enter the district 

contest on February 26 are: Surfside, Evan 

Lindeman, sixth grade, and Siera Inks, sixth grade, 

runner-up; Holland, Donovan Simmons, fifth grade, 

and Mia Frisiello, sixth grade, runner-up; Sea Park, 

Simon Jackson, fifth grade, and Ethan Prevatte, 

sixth grade, runner-up; and Ocean Breeze, Emma 

Kent, fifth grade, and Laken Quigley, sixth grade, 

runner-up. 

Congratulations to Surfside Elementary 

School Geography and History Bowl winners 

Martin Wilson, fourth grade; Kendall Karcher, 

fifth grade, and Anthony Cerasale, sixth grade. 

Wilson won First Place in the district for fourth grade. 

Emma Kent, fifth grade student at Ocean 

Breeze Elementary School, was awarded Second 

Place at the Brevard Public Schools Geography and 

History Bowl. 

Sea Park Elementary School celebrated 

Literacy Week to promote a habit of reading. Several 

students were called at home and, if they were caught 

reading, they were given a free book of their choice. 

Mrs. Samantha McGill, Media Center Specialist, 

further enhanced this special week by hosting 

“Reading Around the World.” Thanks to the staff and 

volunteers who read stories from different countries. 

The FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic 

Association) has recognized sports teams with the best 

grade point average. Linda Anderson, has been the 

Satellite High School Athletic Director for the past 

eleven years, and the Scorpion athletes have earned 

the Florida Today Cape Coast Conference All-Sports 

Trophy each of the eleven years. Additionally, the 

Scorps have consistently ranked among the top seven 

in the FHSAA all-sports state award. Director 

Anderson is to be commended for her dedication in 

placing the Scorpion teams at this high level. She has 

been with the Brevard County Public School System 

since 1983 and came to Satellite High School in 1987. 

The PTO at Ocean Breeze Elementary 

School sponsored a special visit by an internationally 

recognized author, Shelley Gill. She shared her 

adventures in Alaska and spoke with the children 

about her experiences as an author.

14 February /March 2009 Recreation News 

SPRING BREAK 

ACTIVITIES APRIL 5-11 

April 6-8, Jr. Safe Boating 

Ages: 9-17, 9:00-11:30 a.m., at the 

DRS Community Center. Cost is $6. 

April 6-8, Fun Dance & 

Gymnastic Camp – Ages: 5-12, 

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., at the DRS 

Comm. Center Studios. Cost is $40. 

April 6-8, Get Your Game On 

Ages: 6-13, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, at the 

DRS Comm. Ctr. Gym. Cost is $20. 

April 6-8, Marine Adventure 

Camp – Ages: 7-12, 9:00 a.m.- 

4:00 p.m., at the Conch Key Grill boat 

dock. Cost is $100. Space is limited. 

Next session: April 13-15. 

April 6-10, Mr. Science – All 

Science Camp, ages 7-14, 9:00 a.m.- 

5:00 p.m., at the DRS Community 

Center Science Lab. Cost is $100 per 

week or $25 per single day. 

April 7, Easter Egg Pins & 

Magnets; April 8, Pom-Pom 

Critters; April 9, Decoupage 

Votives – Ages: 3-13, 9-10 a.m., at 

the DRS Community Ctr. Concession 

Room. Cost is $7 per class. 

Kids in the Kitchen – April 7, 

Gold Banana Coins & Goldfish Poppin 

Mix. April 8, Apple & Cheese and 

Lemonade Delight Drink. April 9, 

PB&J stackers and coconut snack. 

Ages: 3-13, 10:15-11:15 a.m., at the 

DRS Community Center Concession 

Room. Cost is $7 for each class. 

April 9, Flashlight Egg Hunt 

Grades 1-6 (child must be able to hunt 

unassisted). Arrive by 8:45 p.m.; starts 

promptly at 9:00 p.m. at the DeSoto 

Soccer field. Cost is $6 per child. 

Please bring flashlight only; bags 

supplied. Tickets are required and 

must be purchased before the event 

at the S.B. Recreation Department. 

April 9-10, Cheerleading Camp 

Ages: 5-12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the 

DRS Comm. Ctr. Gym. Cost is $40. 

April 10, Oceanography 

Badge Program – Ages: 8-18. 

9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Conch Key Grill 

boat dock. Meets the Boy Scout 

badge requirements. Cost is $35, 

which includes lunch. Space is limited. 

April 11, Breakfast with the 

Easter Bunny – For children through 

first grade (must be accompanied by 

an adult). Starts promptly at 

10 a.m. at the Pelican Beach Park. 

Cost is $6 per child. Enjoy donuts and 

juice, hunt for eggs, and bring a 

camera to get your picture taken with 

the Bunny. Tickets are required and 

must be purchased before the event 

at the S.B. Recreation Department. 

FOR THE FAMILY! 

March 1, Doggy Olympics 

Ages: 16 and older, 

Sunday, 2:00 p.m., at 

Olson Ballfield. Proceeds 

benefit improvements to 

the S.B. Dog Park. Cost 

is $10 per entry. Register by Feb. 26. 

March 3-31, Tae Kwon Do, 

NEW INSTRUCTOR – Ages: 

5-Adults, Tuesday and Thursday, 

5:30-6:30 p.m., at the DRS Community 

Center. Cost is $30 a month. Next 

session: April 2-30. 

March 6, “Aladdin” – Friday, 

7:00 p.m., performance by the Satellite 

Beach Musical Theatre group at the 

S.B. Civic Center Auditorium. FREE. 

March 7, Little League 

Opening Day – Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 

at DeSoto Field. Enjoy food, entertainment, 

games and the homerun derby. 

March 10-April 28, Family 

Dog Training – Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., 

at the DRS Community Center parking 

lot. Cost is $85. Next sessions: 

Thursdays, March 19-May 14, or 

Mondays, March 23-May 11. 

March 21, Samsons Island 

Open House – Sat., 10:30 a.m.- 

12:45 p.m. Tours and demonstrations 

will be ongoing. Stay for a picnic 

lunch. To reserve boat transportation, 

call 773-6458 to schedule your 

departure time from the S.B. Fire 

Department dock. Event is free to all. 

March 21, Big Truck Day 

(Co-sponsored by S.B. Recreation 

Department and the S.B. Lions Club) 

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the 

DRS Comm. Center 

parking lot. Check 

out all types of trucks. 

Adult must accompany 

children. FREE, 

but hot dogs, snacks and face painting 

will be available for a nominal fee. 

March 23-April 20, Tennis 

Classes – Mondays, Ages: 6-9, 

4-5 p.m.; Ages: 9-12, 5-6 p.m.; Ages: 

13-Adults, 7-8 p.m., at the DeSoto 

Tennis Courts. Cost is $55. Next 

session: April 27-May 25. 

April 18, Trash Bash 2009 

(Sponsored by Keep Brevard Beautiful) 

Help clean up our City’s beaches, 

parks and schools. Check in between 

8 a.m.-12 noon at Pelican Beach Park. 

JUST FOR ADULTS! 

Feb. 24, Guitar Jam – Tuesday, 

7:30-9:00 p.m., at Pelican Beach 

Clubhouse. The cost is $10 at the 

door. For information call Melany at 

243-7598. Next session: March 24. 

Feb. 24-March 31, Microsoft 

Word – Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m., at 

the DRS Community Center. Cost is 

$60. Next session: April 14-May 19. 

Feb. 24-March 31, Mastering 

the Internet – Tues., 12 noon-2 p.m., 

at the DRS Comm. Ctr. Cost is $60. 

Next session: April 14-May 19. 

Feb. 28, “Key West 

Lighthouse” Watercolor Workshop 

Saturday., 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., at the 

DRS Community Center. Cost is $40.

March 3-17, Beginning Adult 

Guitar Class – Tues., 7:30-8:30 p.m., 

at the Pelican Beach Clubhouse. Cost 

is $45. Next session: April 7-21. 

March 4, Fishing Seminar, For 

Girls and Women Only – Ages: 

8-Adults, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., at the 

DRS Community Center. FREE. No 

reservations necessary. 

March 4-April 22, Adobe 

Photoshop Elements – Wednesday, 

9:00-11:30 a.m., at the DRS Comm. 

Center. Cost is $70. 

March 4-18, Computer Blogs 

Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m., at the 

DRS Community Center. Cost is $30. 

March 6, Computer Open Lab 

Friday, 9:30 a.m.-12 noon, at the DRS 

Community Center. FREE. This is an 

opportunity to drop-by, use our computers, 

or ask questions about our 

computer courses, or general computer 

issues you may have. Next sessions: 

March 20, April 3 and April 17. 

® 

March 7-28, Zumba – Sat., 8:30- 

9:30 a.m., at the DRS Community 

Center Studio 2. Cost is 

$20 per month or an $8 

drop-in fee. Next 

sessions: April 4-25 and May 2-23. 

March 9-23, Buying and 

Selling on eBay – Monday, 6:30- 

8:30 p.m., at the DRS Community 

Center. Cost is $30. Next session: 

April 6-20. 

March 21, Beginning 

Watercolor Workshop – Saturday, 

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the DRS 

Community Center. Cost is $40. Next 

sessions: April 4 and May 9. 

March 25-May 6, Microsoft 

PowerPoint – Wed., 1:00-3:00 p.m., 


KIDS ACTIVITIES 

Feb. 20-March 27, Creative 

Playtime for Babies – Ages: 

12-24 months, Fri., 9:30-10:30 a.m., 

at the DRS Community Center. Cost 

is $30. Adult must accompany child. 


Phone 773-6458 for Recreation Information 

Feb. 20-March 27, Creative 

Playtime for Toddlers – Ages: 

20-36 months, Fri., 10:00-11:30 a.m., at 

the DRS Community Center. Cost is 

$35. Adult must accompany child. 

Next sessions: Fridays, April 3-May 

15, or Tuesdays, April 21-May 19. 

Feb. 23-March 30, Funnastics 

Ages: 18-36 months, Mon., 10-10:45 a.m., 

at the DRS Comm. Center. Cost is 

$39. Next session: April 13-May 18. 

Feb. 24-March 31, Baton 

Twirling – Ages: 5-14, Tuesdays, 

(Beginners) 4:30-5:15 p.m., or 

(Advanced) 5:15-6:00 p.m., at the S.B. 

Civic Center Auditorium/Breezeway. 

Cost is $30 per 6 week session. Next 

session: April 14-May 19. 

Feb. 25, Marine Environmental 

Club – Ages: 7-13, Wednesday, 

7-8 p.m., at the DRS Comm. Center. 

Annual club cost is $15 for balance of 

school year. Next session: March 25. 

March 2-23, Mr. Science Fun 

How to Take Over the World, 

Ages: 5-16, Mondays, 4:00-5:00 p.m., 

at the DRS Community Center. Each 

month Mr. Science will host 4 weekly 

sessions on a topic of the month. Cost 

is $20 a month. Next session: April 

6-27, Creepy Critters Zoo Review. 

March 2-23, Beachside 

Bouncers – Ages: 6-18, Monday, 

5:00-6:00 p.m., at the S.B. Civic Ctr. 

Auditorium/Breezeway. Cost is $30, 

plus a $5 lab fee. Next session: 

March 30-April 27. 

March 3-24, Drawing for Fun 

Ages: 8-12, Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m., 

at the DRS Community Ctr. Cost is 

$50. Next session: March 31-April 28. 

“Kidstuff” Guitar Classes 

Ages: 8-15, cost is $60 per 4-week 

session, plus a $30 one-time material 

fee paid to instructor. March 3-24, 

Tues., 6-7 p.m., at the Pelican Beach 

Clubhouse. Next session: April 7-28. 

Also available on: March 7-28, 

Saturday, 2 sessions: 12 noon-1:00 p.m. 

or 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the DRS Comm. 

Center. Next session: April 4-25. 

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March 7-28, “Kidstuff ” Kids 

Music – Ages: 4-7, Saturdays, 

2:15-3:00 p.m., at the DRS Community 

Center. Cost is $45 per 4-week 

session. Next Session: April 4-25. 

March 16-May 11, Musical 

Theatre – High School Musical 2 

Ages: 8-14, Mondays, 4:30-6:45 p.m., 


March 19, Candy Making 

Ages: 5-10, 4:00-5:00 p.m., at the DRS 

Comm. Ctr. Concession. Cost is $7. 

KIDS SPORTS 

Feb. 27-March 27, Quick 

Start Tennis – Ages: 5-6, Fridays, 

4:00-4:45 p.m., at the DeSoto Tennis 

Courts. Cost: $45 per 5-week session. 


March 2-April 15, Youth 

Volleyball Clinic – Ages: 8-18, 

Mon., Wed., or both, 5-6 p.m., at the 

DRS Community Center Gym. Cost is 

$35 for Mon. or Wed., or $50 for both 

days. Next session: April 20-May 27. 

March 3-31, “Little Dragons” 

Tae Kwon Do – Ages: 3-4, Tuesdays, 

4:30-5:15 p.m., at the 

DRS Community Center 

Meeting Room. Cost is 

$25 a month. Next session: April 7-28. 

March 5-26, Lil’ Sports 

Ages: 3 ˚-5, Thurs., 10:00-10:45 a.m., 

at the DRS Community Center Gym. 

Cost is $30 per session. Next sessions: 

Fridays, March 6-27; Thursdays, 

April 2-30; Fridays, April 3-May 1. 

Tennis Donations Needed 

Lori Schiavone and Andrea Porter, 

employees of DeSoto Tennis Courts, 

have adopted rural Kanab, Utah, to 

aid their fledging tennis program. 

Donations of “gently used” tennis 

items such as clothing and racquets 

(especially children sized), ball 

baskets, retrievers, and cans of balls 

are also desired. Bring donations to 

DeSoto Tennis Courts or S.B. Rec. 

Dept. For more information go to: 

www.satellitebeach.org/recreation/ 

recdesotocourts.htm

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Free AARP Tax Assistance for 2008 – Monday, 

Wednesday, and Friday through April 15, from 9:00 a.m.- 

1:00 p.m. Sign-up is required at study rooms upon arrival. 

Patrons will be helped on a first come, first served basis. 

Book Chat – Mon., February 23, at 1 p.m., You Are 

Not Forgotten: A Family’s Quest for Truth and the 

Founding of the League of Families by local author 

Carol Jose. She will discuss her collaboration with the late 

Evelyn Grubb. The book is based on the true story of Mrs. 

Grubb’s quest to find out what happened to her Air Force 

pilot husband who was shot down over North Vietnam in 

1966. This is a Brevard Literary Festival Event. Next Book 

Chat, Monday, March 30, at 1:00 p.m., The Thirteenth 

Tale by Diane Setterfield. New members are welcome. 

Friends of Satellite Beach Library Annual 

Meeting – Monday, February 23, at 3:00 p.m. Meeting 

will follow the Carol Jose program and is open to the public. 

Teen Book Club – Thursday, February 26, at 

6:00 p.m., What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy 

Blundell. New members are welcome. Ages 12-18. 

Teen Advisory Council – Saturday, February 28, at 

2:00 p.m. New members are welcome. Ages 12-18. 

Brevard Watercolor Society will display a painting by 

artist Diana Greco during February and artist Martha 

Oakley during March behind the Circulation Desk. 

About The Library 


Stampin’ with Grace – Decorative Rubber Stamping, 

Monday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. $5 fee for materials. Call 

773-4723 for information. 

Living Trusts Program will be held on Friday, 

March 6, at 10:00 a.m. by the Law Office of Kathleen 

Hendrickson. Call 308-0555 for more information. 

Friends of Satellite Beach Library Board 

Meeting – Mon., March 9, at 2 p.m. Open to the public. 

Satellite Beach Library Board Meeting will be 

held on Tues., March 10, at 7:00 p.m. Open to the public. 

Celebrate Teen Tech Week with us, March 9-14. 

Teen Advisory Council – Saturday, March 14 and 

March 28, at 2 p.m. New members welcome. Ages 12-18. 

Teen Book Club – Thursday, March 19, at 6:00 p.m., 

Little Brother by Cory Doctorow. Ages 12-18. 

Foreign Film Cinema – March 20 at 6:30 p.m., 

In Love We Trust from China. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. 

Call the Reference Desk to reserve your seat at 779-4004. 

Rubber Stamping with Surfside Stampers 

Monday, March 23, at 10:00 a.m. First class is free, then a 

$2 fee per class. Call 777-1771 for information. 

Yoga with Nancy Mitts – Classes are Tuesdays 

from 4:30-5:45 p.m. $5 fee per person, per class. Call 

777-7167 for more information. 

Satellite Beach City Hall 

565 Cassia Boulevard 


www.satellitebeach.org 

(321) 773-4407 

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Feb-Mar 2009 - Satellite Beach

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