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2004 |
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December 2004 |
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December 20, 2004 |
Hot off the Press - the 2004 Winners of the
Lighting (Decorating) Contest
Homes
Dan & Barbara Callahan 369 North Dorset Drive
Condos
Rock Point 3600 So. Banana River Blvd.
Business
Barrier Jacks #410 SR A1A (North Atlantic Avenue)
Balcony
Palmas de Majorca 301 North Atlantic Avenue S.E. Corner, 1st Floor,
Richard and Deanna Fatka - Apt. 205
Congratulations! Thanks for making
the City festive.
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December 16, 2004 |
 COCOA
BEACH CITY SPONSORED CHRISTMAS
LIGHTING (DECORATING) CONTEST
CATEGORIES: 1) Home 2) Condominium 3) Business
4) Balconies - New this year
There will be only
one winner in each category. A plaque will be presented at the
City Commission Meeting January 6th. A sign will be placed
on the winner’s property soon after judging is finished on December 19th.
Members of the Cocoa
Beach Garden Club will do the judging.
Contact Chairperson: Mary
Staff 799-2446.
President:
Ann Bolton 783-2229
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December 16, 2004 |
Holiday
Garbage Schedule - Waste Management will be closed on Christmas
day. This will only affect commercial garbage pickup. They are working
New Year's day.
All
residential pickup of all type will be operations as normal, on their
regular days.
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December 14, 2004 |
Cocoa Beach Parking Sticker now available
for sale for the new year.
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December 14, 2004 |
The City Pool will be closed on December
23, 24 and 25 and reopen on December 26.
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December 6, 2004 |
The City Commission Meeting Scheduled for
December 9, 2004 on golf rates has been cancelled and has not yet been
rescheduled.
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December 6, 2004 |
Reclaimed (reuse)
water will be on
RESTRICTIONS
(ONLY ON TUES, THUR,
SAT, MIDNIGHT TO 10 A.M.). Any questions call 868-3317 or 863-9388.
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December 2, 2004 |
The City bids farewell
to retiring Fire Chief Williams. Thanks for your dedication and the
best for your future. |
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November 2004 |
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November 9, 2004 |
The City is now accepting Citizen's
Academy Applications. Next thirteen week session starts on January
2005. Seats are limited. Many compliments have been extended on
this great program. City Hall shares all the ins and outs.
Application.
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November 8, 2004 |
The City of Cocoa Beach's "Pie in
the Face" Fund Raiser was a great success!
Cit y
Employees raised $4,000 for United Way. Besides the good cause, it was
also done at the chance to "Pie" one of our favorite fellow co-workers.
All lined up - we were! To receive the "Pies" were the Staff from the
following Departments: Joanie Regan - Stormwater, Bob Torres - Public
Works and A.J. Hutson - City Manager. Special thanks goes to Christine Fain
- Finance, for organizing the fund raiser. Thanks are also extended to
the many employees who contributed.
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November 6, 2004
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On Saturday, November 6th at the
Cocoa Beach City Hall we are once again starting up our "Movies In
The Park" program for local community residents and visitors to come
out and have some outdoor fun at this family-oriented "free" event.
Starting at 4:00PM, there will be a Skate Board Demonstration for
the kids to watch. From 4:30PM until 6:30PM, kids (and adults)
can enjoy "free skate boarding" in the parking lot area behind Cocoa
Beach City Hall, located at 2 South Orlando Avenue and corner of
Minutemen Causeway. There will be kids games, a live band, hot
dogs and soft drinks for all. Topping off the late afternoon
and early evening event, the City will show a "free" surfing movie.
Be sure to bring the entire family and something to sit on while
enjoying the "free" movie that starts at 6:30PM. The movie
title will be posted on the marquee in front of Cocoa Beach City
Hall.
Bring the family for "Movies In the
Park"... It promises to be lots of fun for the family and it's FREE!
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November 2, 2004 |
Congratulations go to the new Commissioner for Seat 5 - Mr. Don John. Many
thanks are extended to Mr. Jack Dubois for also running for that Seat.
Vice-Mayor Tony Sasso, Commissioner for Seat 4, was unopposed and
re-elected for a three-year term.
The Annexation Question posed to the
unincorporated area residents, South of the City limits to Patrick Air Force,
was defeated. We thank the residents of that area for expressing their
sentiments.
Best wishes are extended to outgoing Commissioner Pat
Davis. Swearing in ceremony to be held on Thursday, November 4, 2004.
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October 2004 |
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October 19, 2004
6- 8 PM |
City Commission Candidates for Seat 5 Forum -
Sponsored by League of Women Voters 6 -8 PM Cocoa Beach City
Hall. Forum will be televised.
Other Candidate Forums include:
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Citizens Action Committee-sponsored, at the Cocoa Beach Library, October 9,
10 AM
- Business Improvement Council-sponsored, at the Cocoa
Beach Recreation Complex, October 26, 6:00 PM
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October 15 - 17, 2004
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Salute to Brevard Residents
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.
(October 4, 2004) - To show its appreciation for the support of Brevard
County residents, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is pleased to present
the fifth annual "Salute to Brevard Residents" Free Weekend Friday, October
15 through Sunday, October 17, 2004.
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October 14, 2004
7- 9 PM |
Information Meeting held
at the Golf Course on Proposed Annexation of area south of the City limits.
Area residents are invited to attend.
Agenda |
October 13, 2004
5:30 - 7:30 PM |
Riverside Bank and Hometown News
sponsor a Hurricane Relief Information Forum.
Florida Institute of Technology, Gleason Performing Arts Center, University
Boulevard, Melbourne
- Speakers:
1) Florida Department of Financial Services
2) BMS/CAT - a national recognized disaster recovery firm
3) Adjusters International - a nationally recognized private insurance
adjustors firm |
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September 2004 |
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September 28, 2004 7-10
PM |
A
FEMA Representative will be present at City Hall on September 28, 7 - 10
PM to offer hurricane-related information.
Cancelled
KEEP BREVARD BEAUTIFUL has about
300 trees that were donated to KBB to sell on a first come basis.
They will sell for $25.00, $50.00 and $75.00. Trees available are:
Laurel Oaks, Live Oaks, Maples, Sweet Gums, Cherry Laurels, Red
Buds, Elms, Crepe Myrtles, Loquats, Weeping Willow, Norfolk Island
Pines, Oleanders and Golden Rain Trees. They average about 10 foot
tall. The sale is at the KBB office which is located at 1620 Adamson
Road, Cocoa. If you have any questions please call Pat Brown,
Director of Operations and Enhancement Programs at 631-0501.
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September 22, 2004 |
Effective September 2004
- June 2005, Cocoa Beach Recreation Center is subject to close wit 24 hours
notice due to special Events. For information call 868-3252 or
868-3274. Did you know you can rent the City's softball fields, the
baseball field and the basketball gymnasium for your event? Call the
Recreation Center - 868-3252 |
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September 20, 2004 |
FEMA authorized the City of Cocoa Beach
to continue with yard trash pick-up. Tomorrow, September 21, 2004,
trucks are being brought in to continue with the yard trash pick-up
effort. |
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August 2004 |
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August 25, 2004 |
Interested in running for City Commission
Office? The terms of Seat 4 (currently filled by
Vice-Mayor Sasso) and Seat 5 (currently filled by Commissioner Davis) expire on
November 2004. Qualifying to appear on the November 2, 2004 Ballot starts
Noon August 26 and ends Noon September 3.
Read about Qualifying.
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August 10, 2004 |
On a sad
note, Ms. Ollie Harness passed away on Saturday. Ollie has worked for the
City since the 1960's. She served as City Clerk from 1974 until her retirement
in 1986. Her spark and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
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August 5, 2004 |
City
Hall flags are lowered to half-staff in memory of former Commissioner Thomas
Shervington (who served 1968-1971) |
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August 3, 2004 |
Want to donate your old
phone for a good cause? Click on the
flyer
distributed
by Secure the Call Foundation. Find out more by clicking on
www.donatemycellphone.org
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August 1, 2004 |
City Auction to be held on August 1 More to come.... |
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July 2004 |
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July 21, 2004 |
GOLF & LUNCH SPECIAL: 18 HOLES WITH CART - Cocoa Beach Resident ($33.30) -
Brevard Resident ($35.30) - Non-Brevard Resident ($41.80) - Must Eat
Before 3 PM -
Golf at - WWW.GOLFCOCOABEACH.COM
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July
9, 2004 |
 Officer
Aaron Choma was nominated by his peers as the City of Cocoa Beach Employee
of the Quarter. His co-workers describe him as dedicated,
dependable, hard working. He is distinguished in the areas of traffic
enforcement and case investigations....so...watch out! Aaron's self
starter and "can-do" attitude is what we all admire.
The City of Cocoa Beach thanks Officer Choma
for all that he does.
Also nominated were Steve Dibben - Public
Works, Richard Lindh - Public Works, Karen Ragucci - Information Management,
and James Wheeler - Police.
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July 6, 2004 |
The Florida
Department of Law Enforcement Computer Crime Center is warning citizens to be
careful of "phishing" e-mail scams that attempt to steal bank information and
raid a person's bank account.
Nearly 2 million
Americans have had their checking accounts broken into in the past 12 months.
This is consistent with the rise in phishing e-mails that attempt to steal
consumer's information and passwords by imitating e-mails from legitimate
financial institutions. These fraudulent messages are designed to trick the
recipients into disclosing personal information authentication data such as
account usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers, and
home addresses. These scams look very convincing and can fool very
smart people into giving out critical personal information. To see examples of
some previous phishing scams go to
www.antiphishing.org.
In 2003,
Floridians reported a combined loss of $25 million to online fraud, according to
the Federal Trade Commission. Citizens can learn more about computer
crimes, common complaints, viruses, and how to report a computer crime at
www.fdle.state.fl.us/Fc3. More information on phishing
is available at
www.secureflorida.org.
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July 5, 2004 |
Keep Brevard Beautiful, Inc. needs your help!
Please circulate this
Flyer
to let our community know of the upcoming "After The Fireworks" Cleanup.
This event is one of our most important cleanups, as the fireworks debris left
over form July 4th celebrations is overwhelming! Cleanup activities not
only serve to eliminate the ugly debris from our shorelines, but also show our
community the impact of irresponsible use of fireworks. Thanks for your
support.
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July 4, 2004 |
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Fireworks are scheduled for Sunday, July 4th at 9pm off-shore from
Shepard Park (Garden State Fireworks). This will be a bigger show than
previous years. No other activities are planned.
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Title
Sponsor: Ron Jon Surf Shop
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Presenting: Florida Today; Gray
Robinson; Space Coast TDC; Bank of America; Ron Jon Resort Cape Caribe; and, Cocoa
Beach Pier
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Contributing: Best Western Oceanfront; CB
Commissioner Tony Sasso; CB Hotel/Motel Association; Comfort Inn; Courtyard
by Marriott; Days Inn Cocoa Beach; Fawlty Towers Motel; Hampton Inn;
Holiday Inn Oceanfront Cocoa Beach; Las Olas Resorts; Porter World Trade;
and,
Wakulla Suites
REMINDER:
Personal Fireworks are Illegal
in Cocoa Beach
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July 1, 2004 |
Read the
Brevard
Metropolitan Transportation July 2004 Newsletter. It includes:
Brevard County's transportation project priorities, community survey
results on transportation improvements and project updates
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June 2004 |
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June 26, 2004 8:00 A.M.
to Noon, Pepper Bust, Cocoa Beach Maritime Hammock Preserve |
The City's Waterways and Wildlife Advisory Board and Staff will hold the
next
Pepper Bust cleanup project at the Cocoa Beach
Maritime Hammock Preserve (located at the 1200 block of S.R. A1A north of
Cocoa Isles Boulevard, between Denny's Restaurant and the Space Coast Credit
Union). The public is welcomed. Please bring heavy-duty garden
gloves and wear appropriate clothing. Questions, please contact: Bob Day at
783-8899 or Ken "Skip" Williams at 799-1641. Please
Note: Due to the Summer months, the next Pepper Bust cleanup will
be in September. Thank you for your help and hope to see you in
September.
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June 17, 2004 |
 The
City of Cocoa Beach cordially thanks the Cocoa Beach Woman's for the
generous donation of $200 to be used toward the purchase of an infrared
camera.
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June 5, 2004 |
Past President Ronald Regan passed away -
as a mark of respect for
our Nation's fortieth President,
flags are flown at half mast. President George Bush had issued an
Executive Order.
Expect some cities and government offices to be closed on June 11.
Cocoa Beach City Hall, like Brevard County Government, has followed Governor
Bush's advice that State agencies remain open on Friday, June 11.
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June 4, 2004 |
The Indian River Lagoon Program is holding a photo contest for the 2005
Indian River Calendar. You are dared to show off our beautiful and
exotic Cocoa Beach. Deadline July 31, 2004. Here are
samples of past photos. More info,
click "here."
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June 2, 2004
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Check into this Project!
United
We Paint is a Brevard County-Wide Community Outreach Project
which, with the assistance of volunteers, coordinates the painting of
homes of low-income seniors, those of physically/mentally challenged and
disadvantaged families. You can Volunteer to assist and You can
Nominate a building that is in need of exterior beautification/painting...in
addition exteriors of public schools, day care centers, and senior centers.
You can Volunteer and Or Nominate a site Online:
www.unitedwepaintflorida.com
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May 2004 |
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May 22, 2004
8:00A.M. to Noon, Pepper Bust, Cocoa Beach Maritime Hammock Preserve
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The City's Waterways and Wildlife Advisory Board and Staff will hold the
next
Pepper Bust cleanup project at the Cocoa Beach
Maritime Hammock Preserve (located at the 1200 block of S.R. A1A north of
Cocoa Isles Boulevard, between Denny's Restaurant and the Space Coast Credit
Union). The public is welcomed. Please bring heavy-duty garden
gloves and wear appropriate clothing. Questions, please contact: Bob Day at
783-8899 or Ken "Skip" Williams at 799-1641.
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May 11, 2004 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm |
Please be Advised: The City of Cocoa has
announced that due to the maintenance scheduled on May 11, 2004, on the
water line on S. Atlantic Avenue, between S. 9th. Street and S. 12th. Street
in Cocoa Beach - water customers will have no water service from 8:30 to
4:00 PM. Barring any unforeseen emergencies or inclement weather, the
work will be performed on that day, otherwise the following day. Questions:
Call Acting Superintended Tom Turner - 639-7654, or Supervisor Robert
Haile - 480-5613, or Supervisor Time Gray - 480-1137. The City of
Cocoa extends their apologies for the inconvenience. |
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April 2004 |
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April 28, 2004
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Congratulations! Cocoa Beach High School Students and Rockledge High School
Students at their Best Again. Team #233 Space Coast FIRST Robotics
Team was awarded the Regional Champions for the NYC Regionals, Leadership in
Controls Award. The following Cocoa Beach High School
Students participated: Marie Bragg, Mike Cuccia, Rachel
Davis, John Gilbert, Luke Gilbert, Shaughn Gorman, Jamie Millang, Sam
Miorelli, Maia Pitsaris, Matt Porter, Leslie Salas, Gabe Salas, Ryan
Stevens, Christina Termini, Jessie Torres. Rockledge High School
Students include: Brooke Allen, Sean Argo, Corey Ball, Reggie Blain,
Brandon Burdett, Mike Carter, Courtney Christovich, Nate Davison, Steve
Dellinger, Ben Downey, David Drew, Jared Huffman, Jj Joiner, Marissa
Kaczmarek, Andrew Kehayias, Ryne Kelley, Tessa Macentee, Sam Mallikarjunan,
Sarah Maples, Zach Martin, Tammy Metrolis, Megan Parker, Kelly Patterson,
Joelle Robles, David Schmidt, Chris Sharkey, Kalen Stripling, Danielle
Wales, Mike Wasserman, Chris Watz, and Ashley Wlliams.
FIRST is an organization "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and
Technology." It encourages students to get involved with science and
interact with their communities. Each year a new game is created with
the intent to present a new challenge to each team. Every team has six
weeks to produce a working robot to meet this challenge. You must be
able to play the game effectively and have an experienced drive team within
the timeframe. Teamwork is essential and time is in short supply. Over
the past six years, Team 233 has taken the country by storm.
The Students will be rec ognized
for their award on Sunday May 2, from 1- 5 PM, at the Cocoa Beach Pool
Pavilion.
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April 24, 2004
8:00A.M. to Noon, Pepper Bust, Cocoa Beach Maritime Hammock Preserve
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The City's Waterways and Wildlife Advisory Board and Staff will hold the
next
Pepper Bust cleanup project at the Cocoa Beach
Maritime Hammock Preserve (located at the 1200 block of S.R. A1A north of
Cocoa Isles Boulevard, between Denny's Restaurant and the Space Coast Credit
Union). The public is welcomed. Please bring heavy-duty garden
gloves and wear appropriate clothing. Questions, please contact: Bob Day at
783-8899 or Ken "Skip" Williams at 799-1641.
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April
21, 2004
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The City of Cocoa Beach
will be celebrating their 80th Anniversary next year (2005). The Cocoa
Beach City Commission is looking for interested citizens/supporters to
serve on an "ad hoc 80th Anniversary Committee" to help plan for this
upcoming celebration-event. Interested parties should contact the
Cocoa Beach City Clerk's Office (868-3235) or the City Manager's Office
(868-3200) for more information.
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April 17, 2004
8:00A.M. to Noon, |
Check in:
Ramp Road Park and Shepard Park
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April 8,
2004
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News Release - Deputies will set up
a comprehensive roadside safety checkpoint in Cocoa Beach on Friday night
- April 9 as part of the Checkpoint Brevard program. The checkpoint will be
set up from 10 p.m. Friday until 3 a.m. Saturday at 2067 N. Atlantic Avenue
in Cocoa Beach. Assisted by police officers from various Brevard County
police departments, deputies will check vehicles for safety defects and will
focus on identifying motorists who are driving under the influence. The
program's goal is to lower the incidence of alcohol-related fatalities and
crashes by supplementing rigorous DUI enforcement with highly visible,
well-publicized checkpoints. Since implementing the Checkpoint Brevard
program, Brevard County has seen a dramatic drop in alcohol-related traffic
fatalities. Where Brevard exceeded the state average in alcohol-related
traffic deaths in 1999, it fell well below the state average in 2002.
Statewide in 2002, alcohol was a factor in 32 percent of all traffic deaths.
In Brevard, however, alcohol was a factor in 30 percent of all traffic
fatalities. In 2002, 35 people lost their lives in alcohol-related crashes
on Brevard County roads. Journalists are welcome to accompany the deputies
manning the checkpoint as well as those assigned to DUI patrols. To make
arrangements, contact Sgt. Walt Petty at 321-454-7067.
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April 7, 2004 6:30 P.M.
Join the
Parade
in Honor of The Cocoa Beach Boys' Basketball Team
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On March 12, 2004 the
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr.
High School Boys' Basketball Team captured the 3A Boys' Basketball State
of Florida Championship
by defeating St.
Petersburg Catholic 57 to 47 in Lakeland, Florida. This was the
first time a Brevard County public school has won a state b oys'
basketball title since 1960 and a "first ever" accomplishment for the
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. Boys' Basketball Team.
The City of Cocoa Beach
will be honoring the members of the team and their coaches in a PARADE
scheduled for Wednesday, April 7, 2004 beginning at 6:30PM. The
parade will start at the glass bank parking lot (vicinity of North 4th
Street and North Brevard Avenue) and continue south along Brevard Avenue
until reaching Minutemen Causeway. The parade route will then turn
west on Minutemen and end at the Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High
School Football Stadium. City Mayor Skip Beeler is scheduled
to issue a proclamation declaring the month of April 2004 as "Cocoa
Beach Boys' Basketball Team Recognition Mo nth"
in honor of their achievements.
Come out and enjoy the
celebration and show your support for the Cocoa Beach Boy's Basketball
Team's outstanding accomplishment.
For further information please contact Laird McLean,
Cocoa Beach Recreation Department Director, at 868-3252.
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March 2004 |
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March 31, 2004 |
 Officer
Ellie Caruso awarded Employee of the First Quarter, 2004, Award!
Officer Caruso serves as the School Resource Officer at Cocoa Beach
Junior/Senior High School and as DARE Officer for Roosevelt. She
was nominated by co-workers who said that "it is clear that both the kids
and the Staff at the Schools like and respect her." The City of Cocoa
Beach thanks Ellie Caruso for all that she does.
Also nominated were Janice Brady -
Building Department, Mike Faherty - Public Works, Ann Frank - Building, Ann
Marie Llewellyn - Police, Pat Pozar - Building, and Cindy Sanderson - Police
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March 27, 2004 8:00A.M.
to Noon, Pepper Bust, Cocoa Beach Maritime Hammock Preserve
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The City's Waterways and Wildlife Advisory Board and Staff will hold the
next
Pepper Bust cleanup project at the Cocoa Beach
Maritime Hammock Preserve (located at the 1200 block of S.R. A1A north of
Cocoa Isles Boulevard, between Denny's Restaurant and the Space Coast Credit
Union). The public is welcomed. Please bring heavy-duty garden
gloves and wear appropriate clothing. Questions, please contact: Bob Day at
783-8899 or Ken "Skip" Williams at 799-1641. |
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March 23, 2004 |
7:00 P.M. Golf Course Auditorium -
Commission Agenda Town Meeting |
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March 20, 2004 6:30P.M.
City Hall Parking Lot |
Free Movie, actually two movies this time, in the Park...ing lot. The Movies
are two surfing documentaries. Call City Clerk's Office for detail
(321) 868-3286. |
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March 8, 2004 |
Commissioner Marvin Yarosh passed away
Friday night - Flags flown at half mast at City Hall. Mr. Yarosh
served as Cocoa Beach Commissioner from 1992-1995. As Commissioner, he
helped the City become energy efficient. When at City Hall, he always made
it a point to stop by and say hello, his kindness will not be forgotten.
He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy are with his family.
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February 2004 |
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February 21, 2004,
6:30 PM, City Hall Parking Lot, Inclement Weather - Cocoa Beach Pool
February 21, 2004, 8:00 AM to Noon, Pepper Bust, Cocoa Beach Maritime
Hammock Preserve |
Don't Miss It! MOVIE
(PG) IN THE PARK. A free movie held at City Hall. Call
City Hall ~ 868-3286 or 868-3252 to find out what movie is playing.
Sponsored by Riverside National Bank.
The City's Waterways and Wildlife Advisory Board members and City Staff
will hold a Pepper Bust cleanup project at the Cocoa Beach Maritime Hammock
Preserve (located at the 1200 block of S.R. A1A north of Cocoa Isles
Boulevard, between Denny's Restaurant and the Space Coast Credit Union).
The public is welcomed. Please bring heavy-duty garden gloves and wear
appropriate clothing. Questions, please contact: Bob Day at 783-8899 or Ken
"Skip" Williams at 799-1641. |
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February 16, 2004, |
City Hall Closed in Observance of Presidents' Day |
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January
2004 |
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January 19, 2004 |
City Hall Closed in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
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January 14, 2004 |
Cocoa Beach Citizen's Academy Starts ...Info Call City Hall 868-3262 or
complete
Application. |