I recently had a "medical situation" where I had arthroscopic knee surgery.  Unfortunately, my knee became infected and I ended up in the hospital for almost a week while they determined whether or not I had MRSA.  The good news is that I didn't have MRSA.  The bad news was that I did have a staph infection which required the insertion of a PICC line and 6 weeks of daily antibiotics.  Not a terribly pleasant situation, but that's an entirely different story.Once I got my PICC line removed, I had a supply of saline flushes and heparin syringes left over.  All of the supplies were sterile, but the medical company I got them from didn't really want them back.  So, today I drove over to Florida Aid to Animals in the Eau Gallie district of Melbourne.  Florida Aid to Animals is a cost effecti... 02/02/2015

If you are looking for something to do tonight last minute, check out the Wine Tasting fund raiser for Sparticus’ Legacy Dog Rescue at OFF CENTER ART CENTER located at 559 West Eau Gallie Blvd, Eau Gallie, FL 32935.  It's today from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm.  Sparticus’ Legacy Dog Rescue is a wonderful local non profit that rescues and fosters unwanted, neglected and/or abused dogs.  There is $5.00 (or more if you want) charge at the door, which gets you a glass of wine.  You can enjoy some wine tasting, and snacks, there will be raffles and of course some art.  Denise Buchanan is one of the orginazers and she has a special place in my heart, since we rescused Sadie through her when she was working with Lab Rescue of Florida.  So if you have nothing to do this evening and want to socialize and h... 03/15/2014

  As I was coming home tonight, I stopped at San Remo Italian Restaurant to pick up something for dinner.  In the past, I've always judged a Mexican restaurant by how good their green chili was.  In my opinion the same "litmus test" is true for Italian restaurants by trying their Eggplant Parmesan.  I ordered a Eggplant Parmesan hot sub fromSan Remo's, and I can honestly say I wasn't at all disappointed.                                                                                                         San Remo is located at 1400 N Harbour City Blvd in Melbourne.  That is on the northwest corner of Eau Gallie and US1.  San Remo was opened in 1976 by Joe Zarski, a New Jersey native and his wife Angela Amelio, a native of Naples, Italy.  The Amelio family had been in the restaurant bu... 10/30/2013

Beautiful Day...Beautiful View Today it was a beautiful 72° in Melbourne, Florida and a great day to enjoy the picturesque scenery around town.  This photo was taken today at the Eau Gallie Library. How many libraries can claim they have such a view from their property?  Grab a book, find a bench, and relax.  Contact me for more information about relocating to Melbourne, Florida.Visit my website to search for homes in Brevard County, Florida with no obligation. 11/09/2012

Wonderful Winter Weather! Another beautiful day living in Brevard County, Florida. Does this look like winter?  This photo was taken at the Eau Gallie Pier in Melbourne, Florida looking toward the Eau Gallie Causeway leading to the beaches.  If you have had enough of winter snow and storms, I am a Realtor in Melbourne, Florida and I am ready to help you find your new home in the Sunshine State! 01/29/2011

Brevard County, Florida is privileged to have 18 different Libraries!  Many are within walking distance of a Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) bus stop.  The Brevard County Library System unveiled a new visual Catalog system this month.  You can search, discover and refine with the visiual library on MyLibraryWorld.com.  Log on anywhere!  Use the library's computers or go Wi-Fi at one of the local libraries.  Search both inside and outside the library;across electronic data bases, book reviews and much more. Discover by clicking on an animated word cloud.  The Visual Catalog uses the related words, synonyms, and even translations of the original search. Refine will narrow results as customer's limit their search.  You can refine to year, genre, DVD's or books only, or even a book characte... 09/11/2008

Absolutely charming home with newer roof, kitchen, baths, elec panel. Kit has pull-outs w/ lots of cabs & all appl incl. Split bedroom plan with tile in all living areas. Majestic oak in front yard. Back yard boasts fiberglass salt pool blt in 2003, pavers, priv fence, screened porch, pergola with jasmine, and lush, tropical landscaping. Peaceful oasis you will love coming home to. Very low elec & insurance bills. Sellers planned to stay forever--job forces sale. This is one you need to see! MLS#  5070082845 RHEIMS-Offered at: $138,900 For more informaton please see http://www.yourmelbourneagent.com/my_listings.html 05/12/2008

 Today, some people are in favor of renting, rather than buying. The Brevard County Florida housing bubble is creating new risks for some tenants.  In addition to some other areas of the country. Many houses and condos are available for lease.  Owners are forced to rent them out.  They haven’t been able to sell them for the peak prices they paid in 2005.      Landlords are renting at a deficit. They are paying more in monthly mortgage payments, taxes, insurance & association fees than they are receiving in rent.  Their sentiment…some money is better than no money. But, how long can they continue to pay out?  Often times, for a very short period of time.   Then, tenants are losing their homes.  They are paying their rent.  But, landlords are unable to keep up with the mortgage payments. ... 04/02/2008