Space Coast Office of Tourism

Space Coast Beaches Remain Clean and Pristine Despite Reports of Sargassum Algae Washing Ashore Elsewhere in Florida

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

COCOA BEACH, Fla., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With news reports continuing to cover instances of Sargassum, a naturally occurring seaweed that has washed up on some South Florida beaches, the Space Coast would like to assure visitors and locals that its shorelines and coastal waters remain clean, safe, and open for enjoyment.

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  • While experts continue to monitor the state's coastal waters, Space Coast locals and vacationers can check conditions 24/7 through live webcams and NOAA's CoastWatch page.
  • COCOA BEACH, Fla., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With news reports continuing to cover instances of Sargassum, a naturally occurring seaweed that has washed up on some South Florida beaches, the Space Coast would like to assure visitors and locals that its shorelines and coastal waters remain clean, safe, and open for enjoyment.
  • Shorelines and coastal waters remain clean, safe, and open for enjoyment.
  • As of June 21, the NOAA map indicates the Space Coast as being "Low" risk for Sargassum impact.

ADVON Corporation Wins NASA's Kennedy Space Center 2022 Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year Award

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADVON Corporation, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), was recently honored with the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year award. This prestigious award recognizes exemplary small businesses that have achieved significant success in the KSC contracting arena.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADVON Corporation , a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), was recently honored with the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year award.
  • This prestigious award recognizes exemplary small businesses that have achieved significant success in the KSC contracting arena.
  • ADVON is a top-level construction team headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, with a Space Coast office based in Merritt Island, Florida.
  • Each year the NASA Small Business Awards Program shines a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of small businesses.

Sunwing goes galactic with the exciting addition of Melbourne, Florida to its winter lineup

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

This winter, were thrilled to be returning to Florida with Melbourne as our newest destination offering for Sunwing customers, said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing.

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  • This winter, were thrilled to be returning to Florida with Melbourne as our newest destination offering for Sunwing customers, said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing.
  • Given the incredible customer demand for sun vacations this winter, we look forward to bringing more customers to Melbourne to experience its family-friendly charm.
  • With even more opportunities to discover Florida this winter, were confident Melbourne will become a new favourite for Canadians.
  • The addition of Sunwing to our expanding list of air service partners is an incredible win for MLB and the greater Central Florida community.

Surfing Santas returns to live event in Cocoa Beach

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Monday, December 6, 2021

COCOA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Local tradition Surfing Santas of Cocoa Beach is returning to a live event on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021 at 8 am.

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  • COCOA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Local tradition Surfing Santas of Cocoa Beach is returning to a live event on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021 at 8 am.
  • Like always, the event will be held on the beach behind restaurant Coconuts on the Beach.
  • The new Surfing Santas t-shirts and other merchandise will be for sale on the beach at the event as well as the website SurfingSantas.org and other participating locations listed below.
  • Merchandise locations: Long Doggers (all locations), Ron Jon Surf Shop, Studios of Cocoa Beach, Space Coast CBD, Coconuts on the Beach, Drifthouse Cocoa Beach, Coastal Produce Cocoa Beach, and Carib Brewery.