Good morning, Palm Bay.

Local entrepreneurs and small business owners in Cocoa will gather at the Holiday Inn Express on April 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Space Coast BizFest EXPO 2025, where SCORE will lead workshops, networking sessions and one-on-one mentoring—offering free guidance on topics from web strategy to artificial intelligence.

The 13th annual East Coast Dog Surfing Festival will take place on Easter Sunday, April 20 at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach where dogs will surf and join costume contests to raise funds for the Brevard Humane Society’s homeless animal care.

The event begins with a Bunny Paddle Out at 9 a.m. and a surfing championship from noon to 1 p.m. — owners must show proof of vaccinations and pay a $5 dog beach fee.

The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast connected leading Florida universities with Space Park Leicester during the first quarter of 2025 in a visit that brought academic and industry leaders together to explore strategic partnerships and attract private capital—efforts aimed at boosting Florida’s growing space economy.

Brevard County student Ava Hernandez received the $12,000 Ray Aviation Scholarship on April 8 at an EAA meeting at Valkaria Airport, which will help her earn a private pilot's license + she was nominated for her strong academics, flight training, and volunteer work.

A leatherback sea turtle laid eggs on Satellite Beach at 6:30 p.m. on April 7 as shown in a recent video, and this event occurred during sea turtle nesting season (from March 1 to October 31).

On April 11, the Blue Water Task Force tested beach water along Brevard County and compared fecal indicator bacteria levels to public health standards (showing good quality in the north lagoon, moderate in the south, and poor to moderate in the central lagoon) to help ensure public safety.

Allie Penovich, a Cocoa Beach High School graduate and former college triathlete, became an International Free Diving Champion—she holds world records in spearfishing and was inducted into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame.

Dueling Pianos Show

8-11 p.m. — Copper Chimney Grill and Bar — Entry fee unknown — Experience the best dueling piano show in Brevard County with Randy & Jay.

Friendly's Thursday Night Car Show

5-8 p.m. — Friendly's — Free entry — Show off classic rides and mingle with fellow car enthusiasts at this local car show.

Latin Dancing and Lessons at Flames

6-9 p.m. — Flames Mediterranean Bar & Grill — Cost details not provided — Experience an energetic evening of Latin music and dance lessons with Oscar Alvarado and Julian Reyes.