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10/15/2026

Sometimes I just get goosebumps…. Sometimes tissues are needed….
Had the pleasure of representing a very nice couple who closed today, relocating from out of state. Every closing is special as I get to be a part of a major move and in some situations, life changing events. This one was hit home a little more, they had an agent helping them that the felt a lack of connection, and representation, they definitely felt they were on the wrong path, so they were recommended to contact me by family that hired me recently to buy a home. They hired me to help them as they needed some quick work while being out of state and selling their home which was already under contract, so of course I was up for the task. Only meeting them briefly one weekend I offered to tour homes on their behalf while doing video and live video calls and to be mindful of their needs and expectations. We found a home that met their needs that had been on the market a while, and when I say a while, like more than 7 months. This is a good thing for buyers if the home is a good home and great location, so we went to work on the negotiating which worked very well in their favor due to the circumstances. We closed today well under the price point of the homes selling in this neighborhood, and a very premium homesite!
The feedback that really gave me the goosebumps was when they said to me “Steve, we have dealt with many Real Estate Agents in past years, and you are the best we have ever had”
It’s not just attention to details, although that’s important, it’s not just the skill and negotiating competence, although that too is very important, it’s also the fact that they had my undivided attention, the communication was like no other and felt their best interest was being represented and knew that without any doubt, they felt the care and compassion, and felt appreciated. They knew they could reach me for anything at any hour.
This is why I cringe when someone would consider comparing all agents equal based on a % or dollar amount because we are definitely not all equal. And to add to that, their other agent, was said to provide some sort of rebate or credit out of their commission.
This was obviously not as important to my buyers as they were seeking the representation they wanted and that was far more valuable then a credit for not knowing if that representation would have cost them much more than the value of a credit.

THE END

09/24/2026

Urban Prime Saturday Oct 17th
A fun fall event, no fundraising requirements, just a great time with plenty of great people. Check it out.

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09/21/2026

🌴 BREVARD 321 — GRAND OPENING BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 🌴

🌮 PEPE’S CANTINA — SUNTREE

There’s a new spot in Suntree, and Brevard 321 stopped in for a first look.

Welcome to Pepe’s Cantina Mexican Grill, now open at:

📍 7700 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 101
Melbourne, FL 32940
Directly across from the Publix shopping center.

The first thing you’ll notice is that this isn’t your typical Mexican restaurant atmosphere. Pepe’s has a fresh, modern look with a spacious dining room, a beautiful bar area, an eye-catching mural, and a large covered outdoor patio with traditional tables and comfortable lounge seating.

Of course, we had to try the food.

The bowls came out loaded with fresh toppings, pico, greens, rice, and plenty of flavor. The queso sauce and queso fresco both tasted fresh and added a really nice flavor, and the fresh salsa was a true mild salsa — no surprise kick or added spice that catches you off guard.

That was actually one of the things we appreciated most.

The food wasn’t overly seasoned with hot pepper, so if you prefer more heat, you can always add Tabasco or another hot sauce yourself. That also makes Pepe’s a great option if someone in your party is sensitive to spicy seasonings but still wants to enjoy Mexican food without worrying about everything being too hot.

And if you’re a tequila fan, their house Amor Tequila Blanco was on special when we visited and was super clean and smooth. Definitely worth trying.

🍹 The bar is also a big part of the experience, with a great setup, house margaritas, and plenty of options whether you’re stopping in for lunch, dinner, drinks, or brunch.

And speaking of brunch…

🥂 SUNDAY BRUNCH
Every Sunday from 11:30 AM–3:00 PM

Regular Hours:
Sunday–Thursday: 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
Friday–Saturday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
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09/21/2026

🏡 Brevard County Housing Inventory Keeps Dropping

The August 2026 numbers are in, and one of the biggest stories is how much less inventory we have compared to a year ago.

📉 Single-Family Inventory: DOWN 22.2%
📉 Townhome/Condo Inventory: DOWN 27.5%

Even with fewer single-family sales, the median price is still up 1.7% year over year, while townhome/condo sales jumped 10.9% and prices edged higher.

Bottom line: Brevard has considerably fewer homes available than it did this time last year — and that’s an important part of the story when looking at today’s market.

Check out the graphic for the full August breakdown. 👇

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09/10/2026

From Brevard 321
🚨 COMING SOON TO COCOA BEACH — AND THIS ONE IS BIG. 🌴🌊

The Westin Cocoa Beach Resort & Spa, being developed by Driftwood Capital, is continuing to take shape along the oceanfront — with an anticipated 2027 opening.

This isn’t just another new hotel. The all-new Westin is planned as a major destination resort for Florida’s Space Coast, with 502 guest rooms and suites, extensive meeting and event space, multiple dining concepts, a full-service spa, pools, beachfront amenities and even an Endless Surf Pool experience. Marriott currently lists the resort with eight dining outlets and more than 60,000 square feet of function space.

The project is being developed on the former International Palms property in Cocoa Beach and represents one of the most significant hospitality investments to hit our coastline in years. Driftwood Capital has described it as a transformative development designed to reflect both Cocoa Beach’s surf culture and the Space Coast’s connection to the space program.

🏖️ WHAT’S COMING
• 502 rooms and suites
• Oceanfront resort setting
• Multiple pools and resort amenities
• Full-service Westin spa
• Restaurants, bars and beachfront dining
• Pickleball + padel
• Endless Surf Pool
• Major conference, wedding and event facilities
• Approximately 500+ feet of Atlantic beachfront

With the Westin, Margaritaville and other major projects continuing to reshape the area, Cocoa Beach and the Space Coast are entering a very different era of tourism and hospitality.

👀 What do you think — are you excited to see the new Westin come to Cocoa Beach?

👇 Tell us in the comments.

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08/25/2026

🇺🇸 THE BREVARD 321 VETERANS DINING GUIDE IS HERE! 🇺🇸

What started as a simple question — which local restaurants offer Military or Veteran discounts? — turned into something much bigger.

Thanks to our local community, we’ve now put together a growing list of OVER 40 restaurants across Brevard County that offer some type of Military or Veteran discount! 🇺🇸🍽️

From Titusville to Palm Bay and throughout the Space Coast, this guide is designed to help our Veterans discover local places that recognize and appreciate those who served.

⭐ Discounts and offers may vary by restaurant and location, so we always recommend confirming with the restaurant when you visit.

And this guide is still growing! If you know a local restaurant we’re missing, please tag them or drop their name in the comments so we can keep adding to it.

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👇 Simply comment “VETERAN” below and we’ll send you the guide!

A big THANK YOU to all of the local restaurants and businesses that continue to show their appreciation for our Veterans and Military community. ❤️🤍💙

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08/13/2026

If you live in Brevard County, you don’t have to travel far to experience the excitement of a rocket launch. Four major launches are currently targeted for August 2026, including three SpaceX Falcon 9 missions and a Falcon Heavy mission carrying NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.

📅 AUGUST 15 — 9:12 PM EDT
🚀 SpaceX Falcon 9 — Globalstar 2-R Launch 1
📍 SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
🌙 Night launch

📅 AUGUST 20 — 11:19 AM EDT
🚀 SpaceX Falcon 9 — Starlink Group 10-39
📍 Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
☀️ Day launch

📅 AUGUST 25 — 7:00 AM EDT
🚀 SpaceX Falcon 9 — Starlink Group 10-49
📍 SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
☀️ Early morning launch

📅 AUGUST 30 — 7:26 AM EDT
🚀 SpaceX Falcon Heavy — NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
📍 Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center
☀️ Early morning launch

🌴 WHERE SHOULD YOU WATCH?

⭐ Space View Park — Titusville
One of my top choices for an easy, free public viewing experience. You’re across the Indian River Lagoon with a great line of sight toward the launch pads. NASA lists Space View Park among its primary public launch-viewing locations. (NASA⁠)

🌊 Playalinda Beach — Canaveral National Seashore
One of the closest public viewing locations to the northern Kennedy Space Center pads. This is an incredible option for daytime launches, but check park operating hours and closures before heading out. The National Park Service warns that the area can reach capacity and that portions may close for space operations. (National Park Service⁠)

🌉 Max Brewer Bridge / Titusville Waterfront
A popular Titusville-area option with an elevated view toward the pads. Nearby riverfront parks can also provide excellent sightlines. (travelspacecoast.com⁠)

🏖️ Jetty Park — Port Canaveral
A great choice when you want the launch plus beach, pier, restrooms and amenities. It’s particularly convenient for launches from the Cape Canaveral side. (Visit Space Coast⁠)

🌊 Cocoa Beach Pier / Cocoa Beach
You’ll be farther away, but launches can still be spectacular — especially at night when the rocket lights up the sky. The pier also gives you food, seating and an oceanfront experience while you wait. (NASA⁠)

🚨 ONE IMPORTANT TIP

Launch dates and times are targets — they can change. Weather, technical issues and range constraints can move a launch, sometimes at the last minute.

And your best viewing location depends on which launch pad is being used.

For example, the August 15 launch is currently targeted for 9:12 PM from SLC-40, so Playalinda Beach is NOT the choice I’d make for that particular launch because Canaveral National Seashore’s summer viewing hours generally don’t extend that late. (National Park Service⁠)

For that one, I’d look toward Titusville, Jetty Park, Cape Canaveral or Cocoa Beach.

🚀 Pro tip: Get there early, especially for a high-profile launch. Bring a chair, water, bug spray and a fully charged phone. Expect heavier traffic around the Space Coast.

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08/13/2026

🚀 YOUR WEEKEND JUST GOT PLANNED! 🌴☀️

What’s happening around the Space Coast this weekend? Brevard 321 has you covered! CORRECTION TO THE SpaceX launch window from the graphic: The Launch is set for Saturday 8/15 9:12pm - 9:27pm, not Sunday. We accidentally picked up the back up window which is for Sunday if scrubbed Saturday.

From Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 16, there’s a little bit of everything happening around Brevard County — and these are just a few of the highlights! 👇

🌱 THURSDAY
📍 Wickham Park Farmers Market
🕒 3–6 PM
Fresh produce, local vendors & a great way to shop local.

🎶 FRIDAY
📍 Wickham Park First Friday
🕠 5:30–9 PM
Food trucks, live music & a fun night out for the family.

💦 SATURDAY
📍 Splash Splash Day IV — Space Coast Harley-Davidson
🕚 11 AM–4 PM
Water slides, live music, vendors, food & activities for all ages! FREE admission.

🎨 SATURDAY
📍 Cocoa Village Saturday Art Market
🕚 11 AM–5 PM
Local artists, handmade finds & unique treasures.

🍗 SATURDAY NIGHT
📍 7th Annual Space Coast Wing Battle — Wickham Park
🕕 6–10 PM
Wings, drinks, live entertainment & the chance to vote for your favorite!

🚀 SATURDAY NIGHT
📍 SpaceX Falcon 9 / Globalstar 2-R Mission
🕘 Launch window: 9:12–9:27 PM
Keep your eyes on the sky! 🌌

And that’s just a taste of what’s happening across the Space Coast this weekend.

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08/12/2026

Wow!

🚆 🚨 BREAKING: BRIGHTLINE IS COMING TO COCOA

The Space Coast just got a major transportation win.

After years of planning and pushing for a Brightline stop in Brevard County, the Cocoa Station has taken a massive step forward with $56.48 MILLION in funding secured.

And this isn’t just about a train station.

📍 Planned location: US-1 & SR 528 in Cocoa
💰 $56.48 million secured
🚆 Brightline Cocoa Station
🏗️ Moving toward design & construction
📅 Target opening: around 2030

U.S. Congressman Mike Haridopolos announced the funding, saying:

“Brightline already connects Orlando to South Florida, and now we are one major step closer to bringing that connection directly to the Space Coast.”

He also pointed to the impact this investment could have on Brevard County — connecting residents and visitors to more of Florida while supporting the continued growth of our region.

And there’s more.

Earlier this year, Haridopolos secured another $2 million to support the project.

Why this matters for Brevard 👇

🚢 Port Canaveral: The Cocoa location near SR 528 provides a direct connection toward one of the world’s busiest cruise ports.

✈️ Orlando: A Brightline stop would give Space Coast residents another option for getting to the Orlando area without getting behind the wheel.

🌴 Tourism: Easier transportation could bring more visitors directly into Brevard.

🏢 Business & development: Transportation infrastructure can become a catalyst for new investment and development around the station.

🚆 Future expansion: The station’s location along the Florida East Coast Railway corridor could potentially position the Space Coast for future Brightline expansion north toward Jacksonville.

After nearly a decade of discussion, this feels different.

The money is being secured. The planning is advancing. And the Brightline Cocoa Station is moving forward.

🚆 The Space Coast is getting connected.

What do you think this means for Brevard?

Would you use Brightline from Cocoa to Orlando, South Florida — or eventually Jacksonville?

👇 Let us know!