Local Groups To Hold Anti-IRS Rally on Wednesday

MELBOURNE, Florida – Local patriot groups are organizing an “Audit the IRS Rally” for Wednesday, June 19 at 4:00 pm at the Internal Revenue Office in Melbourne, according to emails from “We Surround Them Merritt Island.”

Organizers are encouraging attenders to “make your signs and bring your flags.”

The email also provides suggestions for signs, such as:

Fire the IRS!

IRS, Abuses, Leaks, and Lies!

IRS, Don’t Target me Bro!

One Nation, Under Surveillance!

Stop the Big Government Bullies!

This event coincides with a national rally being held in Washington DC on the same day at Noon on the US Capitol West Lawn.

BCC Keeps Tuition Stable; Provides Grant to Brevard Schools for Dual Enrollment

COCOA, Florida – In an email to employees, Brevard Community College President James Richey said that the BCC Board of Trustees will not increase tuition at the college for the second year in a row.

 “The $74.2 million budget funds all our academic programs, including the new Bachelor Degrees, AA Degrees and certificate programs set to begin this year and in 2014.  Importantly, tuition will remain $78.84 per credit hour for Florida residents,” Richey said.

Student fees for services, such as Wi-Fi, student government and clubs, financial aid and capital improvements will increase from $23.16 to $25.16.  Total per credit hour tuition will be $104.00.

Richey, however, added that “it will cost students $130.70 per credit hour in tuition and fees for Bachelor’s Degree courses, which is similar to costs at other institutions in the 28-member Florida College System.

 

“Holding the line on tuition is my top priority to make certain that students get the education they need as we stand poised to become Eastern Florida State College on July 1.”

Part of this budget also contains a one-time grant to Brevard Public Schools as “an investment in continuing the dual enrollment program, of which Eastern Florida is the state leader,” Richey added.

Bingo Night Will Help Homeless Children

MERRITT ISLAND, Florida - The Space Coast Association of Realtors is teaming up with the Brevard Schools Foundation to host a “Night of Bingo” to raise money for homeless children.

The event is Friday night at the Space Coast Realtors on 105 McLeod Street in Merritt Island and begins at 6:00 pm.

There will be food, drinks, and raffles as well as bingo.

Merritt Island Property Appraiser's Office to Re-Open

TITUSVILLE, Florida - Brevard County Property Appraiser, Dana Blickley will re-open the Merritt Island office at 2575 North Courtenay Parkway with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10AM on Monday, June 17^th.

The Cocoa Beach and Melbourne-Palm Bay Chambers of Commerce will help celebrate the office opening.

By reallocating resources and reducing administrative expenses, the Property Appraiser will be able to operate the Merritt Island office without any increased costs to Brevard’s taxpayers. The Appraiser’s office in Merritt Island was closed five years ago by the previous administration—forcing property owners from Merritt Island and the beaches to travel to Titusville and Viera for service.

 

Brevard Virtual School Expanding

VIERA, Florida  – Beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, Brevard Virtual Elementary School will become Brevard Virtual eSchool and expand to provide services to grades K-8 instead of K-5.

Brevard Virtual eSchool will partner with curriculum provider Calvert Education Services, providing families with a program that combines online and offline materials. Additionally, Brevard Virtual Secondary School will continue to serve grades 6-12 and offers a fully online program.

Both schools are currently accepting applications from students interested in enrolling in the full-time program for the 2013-2014 school year.

To learn more about enrollment, visit http://virtualinstruction.brevardschools.org or call 321-633-1000 ext. 347. To learn more about the Calvert curriculum and its 100-year history, visit http://www.calvertschool.org/.

New Viera Pollo Tropical To Hold Grand Opening Event

VIERA, Florida - Pollo Tropical®, the Caribbean-inspired restaurant chain famous for its flame grilled chicken, will celebrate its newest location on Friday, June 14 in Melbourne with a grand opening event at 6531 Lake Andrew Drive in Viera at the entrance of The Avenue® shopping destination. 

The 12-hour beach party will celebrate the Pollo Tropical opening and will feature surfing simulators, music, prize giveaways and one lucky winner will receive Free Pollo Tropical for a Year. Grand Opening Beach Party festivities begin at 9:00 a.m. and will run through 9:00 p.m.

As part of the festivities, the first 100 guests in line for the restaurant to open at 10:30 a.m. will have a chance to win Free Pollo Tropical for a Year!  A winner will be chosen in a random drawing from the first 100 guests in line.

The first 100 guests will all receive a Create Your Own Family Meal coupon valid for their return visit.

The new Pollo Tropical location in Viera will feature its famous Grilled Chicken, Create Your Own TropiChop® Bowls, savory Mojo Roast Pork, and Guava BBQ Riblets. In addition, guests can enjoy Caribbean Fajitas, Create Your Own Family Meals, Kids’ Meals and side dishes like Caribbean Corn Souffle, Macaroni & Cheese, yuca and much more.

The complimentary Salsa Bar is stocked with all of the fresh, favorite sauces the brand is famous for – including the Spicy Poyo Poyo Sauce, Cilantro Garlic, Fresh Salsa, Salsa Fuego, Curry Mustard, Guava BBQ and more.  The new Pollo Tropical also features the “Pollo on the Go” drive thru.  Pollo Tropical in Viera will open daily at 10:30 a.m., seven days a week.

“Pollo Tropical is excited to open its second location in the Melbourne area,” said Danny Meisenheimer, Chief Operating Officer.  “Our quality food and unparalleled value can now be enjoyed in the Viera community.”

For more information about specific event times for the Pollo Tropical Grand Opening Beach Party in Viera, visit www.pollotropical.com.

School System Changes Transcript Request Process

VIERA, Florida - Brevard Public Schools is changing the way some former students get their high school transcripts, effective June 3.  All transcript requests after one year of graduation must be made online at https://brevardfl.scriborder.com. 

The online process, which accepts credit and debit cards or money orders, will cost $7.00.  If a graduate does not have access to a computer, one is available for use at the BPS District offices, located at 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera.

Current students and graduates within one year of graduation can still go to their respective high schools and get one copy free.  Each additional copy is $1.00.

Education verifications for colleges and businesses can also be accessed online for a fee of $17.00.

For more information, contact Monique Henzmann, customer service records representative, at 321-633-1000 ext. 453 or [email protected].