Heavenly Bake Shoppe, a small Cocoa bakery in the outskirts of Cocoa Village, is the culmination of a lifelong dream, a family recipe and a father’s love and generosity.

Read more: Heavenly Bake Shoppe is a family affair

By 1970, Sam Randolph had served two tours of duty in Viet Nam. He served as a U.S. Embassy Marine Guard in Bogota, Colombia and later served in the United States Navy.

Read more: Veteran, mechanic and Jefferson Award winner

Almost every reader has a favorite author and every author has devoted fans who eagerly buy their books. Last month, we learned that our own Lucy Kline is in the process of publishing her memoir for her family and close friends. Her column spurred another local author to push forward with self-publication. Similarly, Ed Baranowski, who writes our Living to Age 100 column, has published a book of letters from his mother.

Read more: What’s on the bookshelf at SENIOR LIFE?

Just ask Neta Harris, of Titusville, executive director the Brevard Nature Alliance.

The BNA was formed to facilitate the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival based out of Titusville, now in its 13th year based out of Titusville.

Read more: Birds, wildlife draw visitors to Brevard