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Looking for something to do this Thursday?  Want to plan a nice romantic evening on the town?  Tomorrow when you get off from work head on down to River Rocks.  This wonderful Rockledge establishment is responsible for hosting Sunset Jazz every Thursday this summer.  The restaurant is the perfect setting for enjoying a nice meal with someone special and the music is an added bonus.

You might have realized just how busy the restaurant has been on a Thursday night over the past couple of months due to the growing popularity for jazz and food.  The restaurant hosts Grooves sunset jazz event on the docks outside so that you can enjoy Florida’s beautiful sunset and local musical talents.  The event starts at 5:30pm every week, but you might want to take advantage of this as soon as possible because this event will be ending on September 9, 2010.  The event is free of charge and does not depend on the weather!

This would be the perfect place to go for date night because not only is the scene set for romance but the food is amazing.  Over the bast year there has been some drastic changes done to the menu items.  With the revamped look of the restaurant and the exciting new dishes on the menu, there is no doubt in my mind that you will have a great time.  So no matter if you make it out for Sunset Jazz on Thursday or you come for dinner on another night, you will not regret it!

River Rocks
6485 S. U.S. 1
Rockledge, FL 32955

Photo By David Sifry

When someone mentions racing normally people think of track or horse racing, but hold the phone because I have a shocker for you!  Take all of the norms out of racing and replace them with the thought of crab racing.  You might think I have lost my mind but I am honestly telling the truth, Crickets Spirits Sports and Food in Melbourne host a crab race every Tuesday!

The National Crab Racing Association host hermit crab races called the Crabtucky on a weekly basis starting at 6:30pm sharp.  I know it may sound a little out of the ordinary but it is an event that you will have to experience all for yourself.  But if watching this blessed event does not do it for you then you can always enter the race, if you think you have it in you.

In order to enter the race you need to have the ability to pick out a winner.  The price of admission is free. Before the competition begins all the participants must pick their very own hermit crab from the tank and then give it a name.  The crabs will then be given a number and tattooed on their shells.  The race begins with all the crabs underneath a bowl in the middle of the track, then the bowl is removed and the first crab to cross the yellow ring wins.  Since there are so many heats, there are at least 12 to 14 races before a true champion is crowned.  The winning crab’s owner gets to choose from a group of sealed envelopes in order to claim their prize money from anywhere between $10 and $100.

So if you think that you have the talent to spot a winning crab, then come out to Crickets tonight for the race of the century!  The restaurant is only minutes from Polo Glen Apartments!

Crickets Spirits Sports and Food
1942 N. Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32935

Photo By rengber

A lot of times we spend all this money on the next best thing that can clear up our acne or other skin care products that makes us believe that there is a quick fix for everything.  Too bad that is just not true, there is no quick fix for anything and why waste your money on those store manufactured products when you can make them at home for a lot cheaper.

There are a lot of household items that you might have just lying around that could do the same thing as the Biore strips you pick up at the store.  The first remedy that you can create is an Oatmeal and Onion Puree Face Mask. You might think this is a pretty disgusting combination, but the mask will help with the fight against acne.  The oatmeal will help to clear clogged pores while the onion will fight the inflammation in order to heal the acne scars.  If you suffer from the after-affects of acne, like scaring then you can use a Lemon and Yogurt Whitening Face Mask. The Lemon and Greek Yogurt create the perfect combination so that you can have a fighting chance at fading those scars away.  If you just want a refreshing face scrub then there is a perfectly good Yogurt Recipe that you can use to scrub away the dirt.

Don’t think that just because these remedies don’t come in a tube and have a brand attached with them that they won’t work, because truthfully these remedies could end up being better for your skin than the store brand items.  Also the plus side to these skin care remedies is that you won’t have wasted any money if they don’t end up working for you.  If you want to learn more about these household skin care mixtures or you want to learn about the other solutions for skin problems feel free to visit The Daily Green for extra help.

Photo By ginnerobot

I am sure you have noticed over the past couple of weeks that there has been talk about a huge recall on eggs around the entire country.  The eggs have been recalled due to a massive amount of salmonella tainted eggs, but good news for Florida because according to the public health officials the aforementioned eggs have yet to reach the beautiful sunshine state.

All the trouble started when the Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms, both companies out of Iowa, were confirmed as the source for the salmonella outbreak that might have caused over 2,000 sicknesses across the united states in 17 different states.  To date the companies have recalled over 400 million eggs, but food-borne illnesses due to salmonella are very common.  Although the beautiful state of Florida has not been affected yet, if you think you caught a bad case of eggs the symptoms of salmonella are very easy to identify.

The symptoms of salmonella include fever, stomach cramps and diarrhea that usually begin 12 to 72 hours after consuming the contaminated product.  Most people infected do fine without treatment.  But if you are paranoid about these things then you can always make sure that the eggs you eat are thoroughly cooked through and foods containing eggs are heated to at least 160 degrees. But if you had any doubt about Florida before, I bet you are glad you live here now!

Photo By Pierre-Olivier

Mark your calendars for this Friday for a community wide sporting event!  This Friday the Brevard County Manatees are playing against the Clearwater Threshers in a nail-biting game.  The Manatees would like to extend an invitation to the entire city of Rockledge residents to enjoy a night of excitement at the ballpark.  The game will give you a chance to see how the local baseball team is doing and spend a little time getting to know your neighbors.

If you haven’t had the opportunity to come out and enjoy a game at the Space Coast Stadium, this would be the perfect chance for you and your family to come out and enjoy.  You can experience all of the perks of going to a big baseball game for a fraction of the price.  The team is not only extending an invitation to the game to all of Rockledge, but they are also lowering the price of their tickets from $7 to $4 (with proof of residency).  So there is no excuse for you to stay at home this Friday.  I mean what else will you be doing since everyone in town will be at the game?  So grab the kids and your baseball cap and come out to support the Brevard County Manatees in their game this Friday!  The stadium is only minutes from Polo Glen Apartments!

Space Coast Stadium
5800 Stadium Parkway STE #101
Viera, FL 32940

Photo By MissChatter

Do you feel the need for speed?  Do you like sunshine and the sounds of the beautiful ocean?  Well then you and the residents of Cocoa Beach are in luck because the first annual Space Coast Super Boat Grand Prix is in town this weekend!  The chance to see speeding boats coast across the water and grub on some amazing food will be at your fingertips starting Friday August 20, 2010.

The weekend of events will start off with a Friday night racer’s party, then the participants will be testing their boats on Saturday and then the main event will take place on Sunday.  If you are really interested in speed boats then you will be in heaven.  You can talk to the drivers and view their boats before and after the race, so get your list of questions ready.  The race will take place at Cocoa Beach Pier where the competitors will start and finish the race.  The boats are fast, colorful and can reach speeds of 200mph!

So hurry and get your tickets before they run out, there are only 400 in existence with each one costing $10 a piece. All you have to do is call 321-783-7549 to purchase your tickets.  Get ready for the time of your life.  The Pier’s observation deck will keep you plenty occupied with live music, food, and the best beer in the city!  If you need any more information please visit the Space Coast Superboat website!

Cocoa Beach Pier
401 Meade Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Photo By iapetos-1(crazy father)

During these tough economic times it is very hard to keep up with all of the amenities that you were used to a couple of years ago.  One thing that is becoming a major problem in the United States is the unemployment rate.  Once people lose their jobs it is a constant struggle to pay the bills, put food on the table, and keep health insurance coverage.  But there is no need to worry anymore about health insurance because the state of Florida has come up with the perfect solution.

The state of Florida is urging parents to sign their children up for Florida KidCare.  Florida Kidcare is a state-federal program that will provide health care for children from the age of 0 all the way to the age of 18.  This program is there for parents that have lost their jobs or parents that still have their jobs.  It consist of four different stages that coincide with the ages of your children.  When you go to enroll your child the system will assign them to the proper health care coverage based on their age and your family’s income.  KidCare is a program for the residents of Florida and is there to help so that you won’t have to worry about your children getting the proper health care.  If you are interested and want to learn more about the program before signing up please feel free to visit the Florida KidCare website in order to answer all of your questions.  This is a step in the right direction for Florida, so please take advantage of the help that they are providing for you and your family!

Photo By Ron Sombolin Gallery

Julia Roberts has been my favorite actress ever since I can remember.  It may seem a little obsessive but I make it a point to see every movie that she is in.  She is one of those actresses that takes her career very seriously and does a great job of portraying that on the screen.  She makes it a point to really study her characters and all of that hard work is apparent through her films and the fact that she has won numerous awards for her accomplishments.  This weekend another one of her movies is premiering and I am too excited for words.  Eat, Pray, Love comes out this Friday August 13, 2010.

Eat, Pray, Love was first a novel written by Elizabeth Gilbert and is now being turned into a movie.  The movie is about a woman named Liz Gilbert who had everything you could ever think of, a great job, a house, and a husband.  Unfortunately this did nothing for Liz, she felt lost and confused and unfulfilled.  She was searching for what she truly wanted out of life.  She ends up straying from the norm and stepping out of her comfort zone to find true happiness.  She risks everything and embarks on a journey around the world where her adventure turns in to a quest for self-discovery.  She journeys to Italy first where she finds the joy in nourishing herself by eating her way through the country.  Then she finds the importance of prayer while bouncing around India and finally finds the balance that True Love offers her in Bali.  The trip puts her in a better place then when she started.

This movie has been on my radar ever since Julia appeared on the Oprah show a couple months ago.  So if you don’t have any plans for Friday night you should get the girls and head on down to the nearest movie theater in Rockledge.  I definitely know I will be in the from row seat!

Cobb Theatres Merritt Square 16
777 E. Merritt Island Causeway
Merritt Island, FL 32952

Rave Motion Pictures Avenue 16
2241 Town Centre Ave,
Melbourne, FL 32940

Photo By bandita

Time to put what you want on the back burner ladies, it is Football Season yet again.  That means Monday nights will officially be taken over by the television and potato chips.  At least in my house I can have a little me time because the men in the family always go out to the nearest restaurant with a big screen TV in order to enjoy the game.  One place that has gotten a pretty good reputation in my house is Ruby Tuesdays.

Ruby Tuesdays is the place to go to view sporting events because you have the big screen, food, and beer.  Ruby Tuesdays allows for the men to be men and to enjoy the game without a whole bunch of nagging.  The time can be spent eating great appetizers. shooting the breeze and yelling for the favorite team.  Ruby Tuesdays is also reasonably priced and the people are great.  They are also known for having some amazing deals.  Speaking of deals, Ruby Tuesdays came up with So Connected, which is a program you can sign up for that will email you coupons for the current deals going on.  If you go to the RubyTuesdays website right now you could sign up to get a coupon for a Free Appetizer with a $10 purchase.

So if you are trying to get out of the house for the big game and want to enjoy great food and great company sign up online, get your coupon and come out to the local Rockledge Ruby Tuesdays.  I guarantee you will have a great time!  Here is the closest location to Polo Glen Apartments!

Ruby Tuesday
3780 Fiske Blvd
Rockledge, FL 32955

Photo By NNECAPA

Don’t you hate it when you have a hankering for something but you have no way of satisfying the craving?  Ever want to partake in the eating of barbecue but you don’t feel like making it?  Barbecue is the quintessential all American food, the way that the meat falls off the bones and sticks to your ribs makes it for the perfect meal.  I am making myself hungry just thinking about it!  So if your stomach is starting to growl and your mouth is starting to water, then plan your lunch accordingly!

The best place in town to get some mouth-watering, fall off the bone barbecue is Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q.  This Place has been around for over 40 years and they have been pleasing their customers stomach’s ever since.  The beef is succulent and the sauce is sweet!  There you will be able to choose from a variety of meats, sauces, and sides.  The prices are right and the food is good, so if you have the time you should check it out!  You don’t even have to stray that far from the Rockledge area.

Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q
2005 N Atlantic Ave
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Photo By Marshall Astor-Food Pornographer

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