Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of July.
Good morning, Palm Bay.
Olive Tree Greek Grill in Viera hosts garden parties with free appetizers and Greek-style cocktails today at 5 p.m., showcasing modern Greek dishes by Executive Chef Andres Zuluaga.
The owners plan to debut an upscale table-service space called Pano on the second floor by year’s end.
Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday begins Monday, July 20 and runs until Aug.
20. Shoppers can buy qualifying items such as clothing under $100, school supplies under $50 and computers up to $1,500, with many counties starting school on Aug. 10.
A new LendingTree report using Experian data shows that new car payments in Brevard County hit a record $770 per month in Q1, marking a 2.9% increase from last year (borrowers with lower credit scores paid even more).
Atala butterflies are returning to Palm Bay as locals plant native coontie (a plant that is toxic to pets and small children) to help support the species.
Gardeners can also add native nectar plants to bolster these bright, small butterflies.
Brevard County native Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, Interim Surgeon General, spoke at a Washington workshop on Apr.
21 to discuss a federal strategy for addressing sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID). HHS agencies outlined how they use data and compassionate investigation in these cases.
Florida Tech Athletics announced the hiring of Mitchell Pomeroy as the new Assistant Director of Sports Performance on July 6.
Pomeroy joins from the University of Minnesota-Crookston and will work with scholar-athletes at Florida Tech.
Night Market at Intracoastal Brewing Company
5-9 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a cold pint and shop from local vendors while listening to live tunes in the beer garden.
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