Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
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💼 Business
Victory Casino Cruises celebrated its 14th anniversary by welcoming over 3 million passengers from Port Canaveral and supporting local charities.
The operator created 350 sustainable jobs + contributed over $25 million to the port and over $800 million to the Space Coast economy + offers five- and six‑hour cruises with casino games, live entertainment and dining options.
Mike Schwarz, the longtime general manager of Fishlips at Port Canaveral, will retire soon after more than 20 years of leading the restaurant—giving him time to enjoy family, triathlons, and paddleboarding—while Rich Hensel and Donna Mazzarelli will continue to run the establishment and its community events. His retirement marks the end of an era at a local favorite that has thrived through leadership and community support.
🏥 Health
Tuscany Grill in Viera now offers a dining option for people with dementia where caregivers and loved ones can enjoy a calm meal and trained servers cater to their needs — plans include adding an official sticker on the door soon.
Nurse Lisa Conway and owner Gina Pierce developed the program at 6630 Colonnade Ave to reduce stress during meals.
The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County confirmed a case of locally acquired dengue fever today.
DOH-Brevard and county Mosquito Control will conduct ground and aerial spraying—aiming to stop the mosquito-borne disease from spreading further.
Dr. Gary Hardoon of Health First warned that many Florida residents, including office workers and older adults, may suffer from vitamin D deficiency despite the sunny weather—low levels can weaken bones and require careful use of supplements and fortified foods.
He advised checking blood levels to avoid the risks of taking too much vitamin D and damaging calcium balance.
📰 Real Estate
In June, the median home list price in Brevard County dropped to $383,475—a 1.4% decline from May and 2.9% lower than a year ago.
Homes averaged 1,728 square feet at $232 per square foot and remained on the market for a median 72 days compared to the national 53 days.
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