[{"title":"RENTAL HOMES COMING TO THE LANDINGS AT VIERA","url":"https://viera.com/rental-homes-coming-to-the-landings-at-viera/","excerpt":"September 5, 2025 - Viera offers residents many choices to meet a wide variety of needs, from mansions to apartments. In this way the benefits of living in a Master Planned Community are available to a diverse group of people.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/68b71a3d3ab9b.image_.jpg"},{"title":"CMS AWARDS VIERA HOSPITAL WITH TOP RATING","url":"https://viera.com/cms-awards-viera-hospital-with-top-rating/","excerpt":"Health First’s Viera Hospital was recently given a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, known as CMS. This is the third straight year the hospital has earned this acknowledgment. Viera Hospital is one of 10 hospitals in the state of Florida to receive the rating and the only hospital in […]","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/VieraHospital-1024x683.webp"},{"title":"ALL THE ZOO NEWS IN BLACK AND WHITE","url":"https://viera.com/all-the-zoo-news-in-black-and-white/","excerpt":"August 17, 2025 - Question: What could be cuter than a zebra at the Brevard Zoo? Answer: a brand, new BABY zebra, and the zoo has the pics to prove it.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/foal1-1024x772.jpg"},{"title":"TWO NEW STORES OPEN AT THE AVENUE VIERA","url":"https://viera.com/two-new-stores-open-at-the-avenue-viera/","excerpt":"August 16, 2025 - We all know that The Avenue Viera is a great place to shop with more than 80 businesses ready to meet any shopping, dining or entertainment need. And now the Florida summer is about to get even hotter in terms of shopping with the highly-anticipated openings of two new stores: Air & Anchor and Tommy Bahamas.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/bothsm3-1024x118.jpg"},{"title":"PORT CANAVERAL NEW HOME FOR LARGEST CRUISE SHIP IN THE WORLD","url":"https://viera.com/port-canaveral-new-home-for-largest-cruise-ship-in-the-world/","excerpt":"On August 16, Royal Caribbean will host a "Star-Studded Sailabration" in Port Canaveral's Jetty Park, with a DJ, food trucks, ice cream and giveaways. Music icon Diana Ross will be on hand for the official naming ceremony. The fun starts at 3:30 pm.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/low_1752847421_star-departure-17072025-038.jpg"},{"title":"ONE OF THE TOP ATTRACTIONS IN THE WORLD IS RIGHT IN YOUR BACKYARD","url":"https://viera.com/one-of-the-top-attractions-in-the-world-is-right-in-your-backyard/","excerpt":"August 5, 2025 - We've always known that the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex was an out-of-this-world visitor spot, but did you know that it is the #1 attraction in the United States and #3 IN THE WORLD, based on the Travelers' Choice Awards?","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/KSC-Entry8190-1300w_rgb72-1024x683.jpg"},{"title":"Disney Cruise Line Supports Brevard Students with Back-to-School Readiness Grants","url":"https://viera.com/disney-cruise-line-supports-brevard-students-with-back-to-school-readiness-grants/","excerpt":"August 4, 2025 - (Brevard Schools Foundation Press Release) —Brevard Schools Foundation is excited to announce that it has received significant funding from Disney Cruise Line to help ensure local students are prepared for a successful school year.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025.08.04-DCL-Disney-Wish-Crew-Vols-2-1024x930.jpg"},{"title":"JOYAL HOMES WINS PRESTIGIOUS AURORA AWARD","url":"https://viera.com/joyal-homes-wins-prestigious-aurora-award/","excerpt":"July 30, 2025 - Congratulations to the Joyal Homes team, one of Viera's exceptional builders, on winning an Aurora Award at the Southeast Building Conference this past weekend!","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/1_6378.jpg"},{"title":"VIERA RANKED 22ND (t) IN RCLCO MID-YEAR REPORT","url":"https://viera.com/viera-ranked-22nd-t-in-rclcos-mid-year-report/","excerpt":"July 29, 2025 - THE VIERA COMPANY ANNOUNCES: We’re proud to share that Viera has been ranked 22nd (t) among the nation’s top‑selling master‑planned communities in RCLCO’s Mid‑Year 2025 report, a reflection of its continued momentum in the home‑buying market!","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Top50MidYearMPC2025-1024x367CROP.jpg"},{"title":"1200 FASTPITCH SOFTBALL YOUTH ATHLETES SLIDE INTO USSSA","url":"https://viera.com/1200-fastpitch-softball-youth-athletes-slide-into-usssa/","excerpt":"July 28, 2025 - The nation's top youth softball players are heading to Florida's Space Coast for the 10th annual 2025 USSSA Fastpitch All American Games, July 28 through August 2 at the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Viera.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/USSSA-Stadium-complex-aerial-photo-1.jpg"},{"title":"SUNSETS ARE A WORK OF ART AT URBAN PRIME","url":"https://viera.com/sunsets-are-a-work-of-art-at-urban-prime/","excerpt":"July 28, 2025 – Here’s a beautiful sunset shot with local (and internationally known) artist Derek Gores taking inspiration from the classic autos on display at Urban Prime Marketplace & Restaurant in Viera Town Center. You can always find works of art coming out of the kitchen for the tastebuds, and for the eyes: “With […]","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/UPGores.jpg"},{"title":"THE TOP YOUNG BASEBALL PLAYERS IN the nation HIT USSSA","url":"https://viera.com/the-nations-top-young-baseball-players-hit-usssa/","excerpt":"July 22, 2025 – The young folks of summer are returning to USSSA Space Coast Complex here on Florida’s Space Coast to compete in the 2025 USSSA Baseball All American Games, held from July 21 through July 27.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/USSSA-Stadium-Complex.jpg"},{"title":"COWBOYS ARE LIVING HISTORY AT VIERA","url":"https://viera.com/cowboys-are-living-history-at-viera/","excerpt":"July 21, 2025 - Recently FLORIDA TODAY visited Viera and followed cowboys near the St. Johns River who still work the ranch much as they have for decades.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/dudacowboys-1024x668.jpg"},{"title":"HEALTH FIRST NURSE MANAGERS BECOME MOTHERS HOURS APART","url":"https://viera.com/health-first-nurse-managers-become-mothers-hours-apart/","excerpt":"July 18, 2025 - Here's a heart-warming story from Space Coast Daily. Two longtime nurse managers delivered their babies within hours of each other at Viera Hospital of Health First, where both mothers serve in leadership roles. ","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/HEALTH-FIRST-VIERA-BABIES-700-1.jpg"},{"title":"HEALTH FIRST TO CONTINUE TO EXPAND VIERA HOSPITAL","url":"https://viera.com/health-first-to-expand-viera-hospital/","excerpt":"July 14, 2025 - Health First is continuing expansion plans at Viera Hospital to give local residents more medical treatment options.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/74822003007-new-labor-and-delivery-unit-at-viera-hospital-9-g.webp"},{"title":"BREVARD SCHOOL DISTRICT GETS AN A-RATING FOR THE 2ND CONSECUTIVE YEAR","url":"https://viera.com/brevard-school-district-gets-an-a-for-the-2nd-consecutive-year/","excerpt":"July 9, 2025 - According to data released recently by the State of Florida, Brevard County has been ranked as an A-rated school district for the second consecutive year. ","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Brevard-Public-Schools-Logo-1024x576.png"},{"title":"Viera – Origins and A Bright Future","url":"https://viera.com/viera-origins-and-a-bright-future/","excerpt":"June 23, 2025 - The great local publication, FLORIDA TODAY, has written a comprehensive article on Viera, including the beginnings with the Duda family and the amazing growth over the past decades.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/VIERA_EntrySign_2-1024x603.jpg"},{"title":"Todd Pokrywa, President of The Viera Company–Congrats to the Class of 2025!","url":"https://viera.com/todd-pokrywa-president-of-the-viera-company-congrats-to-the-class-of-2025/","excerpt":"In this month’s Todd Talk, Todd Pokrywa, President of The Viera Company, extends his congratulations to the Class of 2025!","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/ToddTalk-1024x559.jpg"},{"title":"Local Tourism Numbers Remain Strong","url":"https://viera.com/local-tourism-numbers-remain-strong/","excerpt":"June 18, 2025 - Even in uncertain times it appears that people still want to get away from it all, and Florida's Space Coast is a popular destination.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/KayakingBrevardZoo-VV-Jun2017-1-1024x558.jpg"},{"title":"Viera’s Elwell Named FLORIDA TODAY’S All-Space Coast Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year","url":"https://viera.com/vieras-elwell-named-florida-todays-all-space-coast-girls-track-and-field-athlete-of-the-year/","excerpt":"June 17, 2025 - VHS junior and distance runner Addison Elwell dominated during her track and field season, earning many wins, including an individual state championship.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/7214985343504296769.jpg"},{"title":"Florida’s Space Coast Launches Continue to Soar","url":"https://viera.com/floridas-space-coast-launches-continue-to-soar/","excerpt":"June 16, 2025 - Here's a great statistic that was part of a very comprehensive story in Florida Today that looks at space launches since the Space Shuttle retired in 2011:","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Space-Shuttle-Atlantis-with-Orbital-Sunrise-e1512507066888-1024x682.jpg"},{"title":"Great New Stores Are On the Way to The Avenue Viera","url":"https://viera.com/great-new-stores-are-on-the-way-to-the-avenue-viera/","excerpt":"June 9, 2025 – The Avenue Viera has announced some new additions coming to Viera, although no open dates have been revealed. The new stores that are on the way include: Clothing brand Tommy Bahama, jeweler Kendra Scott and Let’s Plant It, an interactive plant store.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Avenue-Viera-2.jpg"},{"title":"Viera Builders Announces the Addition of Chase II Model in Farallon Fields","url":"https://viera.com/viera-builders-announces-the-addition-of-chase-ii-model-in-farallon-fields-2/","excerpt":"MAY 22, 2025 – Viera Builders is pleased to announce the upcoming debut of the Chase II, the latest model home in the Farallon Fields neighborhood of Viera.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/ChaseIIElevationA-1024x683.jpg"},{"title":"VHS Seniors to Graduate, Many with Perfect 4.0 GPAs","url":"https://viera.com/vhs-seniors-to-graduate-many-with-perfect-4-0-gpas/","excerpt":"May 19, 2025 - Viera High Schools will celebrate the success of the 2025 class when the graduation ceremony is held on May 23 at the Hawks Stadium in Viera.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/viera_hs_logo-1024x971.png"},{"title":"Construction Begins for Lakeside Park in Viera Town Center","url":"https://viera.com/construction-begins-for-lakeside-park-in-viera-town-center/","excerpt":"May 16, 2025 – Construction has started on a wonderful new amenity for Viera Town Center and when completed the lakefront park will be a gathering place for concerts, farmers markets, art shows and weekend fun, food and entertainment.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/download-45.png"},{"title":"Apartments in Viera Give Renters Plenty of Choice","url":"https://viera.com/apartments-in-viera-give-renters-plenty-of-choice/","excerpt":"May 13, 2025 – Viera is a great place to live, whether would-be residents are looking to buy or rent. Florida Today recently took a look at some of the apartment options in the area and spoke with the leaders of the Viera Company.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Center-Pointe-Appartments-Viera-1024x682.jpg"},{"title":"Port Canaveral $500 Million in Improvements Coming Up","url":"https://viera.com/port-canaveral-500-million-in-improvements-coming-up/","excerpt":"May 1, 2025 – Port Canavera, just a short drive from Viera on Florida’s Space Coast, has it’s share of accolades. It’s been named as the “Best Cruise Homeport” by Cuise Hive five times and cruise passengers have helped make the Port one of the busiest in the world. But that doesn’t mean the organization will be sitting on its laurels.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/x1000w-Port-Canaveral-Advantage-Release1.webp"},{"title":"Brevard Zoo Camps Make Summer Fun","url":"https://viera.com/brevard-zoo-camps-make-summer-fun/","excerpt":"April 29, 2025 - Any day is a good day to visit the Brevard Zoo, one of the best zoos in the country and located right here in Viera on Florida's Space Coast.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-2-1-scaled.jpg-scaled-1-1024x385.webp"},{"title":"Viera’s Health First Hospital Once Again Makes Newsweek’s List of Best","url":"https://viera.com/vieras-health-first-hospital-once-again-makes-newsweeks-list-of-best/","excerpt":"April 23, 2025 – Health First’s Viera Hospital has once again been selected for Newsweek “Best Hospital” list for 2025 as one the of the best in-state hospitals.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/74822003007-new-labor-and-delivery-unit-at-viera-hospital-9-g.webp"},{"title":"Future Aquarium Will Bring Fun, Jobs and Economic Impact","url":"https://viera.com/future-aquarium-will-bring-fun-jobs-and-economic-impact/","excerpt":"April 17, 2025 - Among the key findings, the future Bowen Aquarium and Conservation Center is projected to have an annual total economic impact of more than $128 million in area sales, generating a local labor income of over $43 million and supporting over 1,000 jobs.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/BZA-2020-04-14-Aerial-East-c5_-1024x807.webp"},{"title":"Youth Art Contest Award Winners","url":"https://viera.com/youth-art-contest-award-winners/","excerpt":"April 15, 2025 – Viera Voice has a great event where young artist can show their talents, and last weekend the winners were announced. The 2025 Charlie Corbeil Youth Art Contest Art Exhibit and Awards Program gathered appropriately at the Pizza Gallery and Grill at The Avenue in Viera on April 12.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/ArtContest.jpg"},{"title":"Watch the Video On New Trail Under Development","url":"https://viera.com/watch-the-video-on-new-trail-under-development/","excerpt":"April 14, 2025 - A great way to keep up to date on what's happening in Viera is to watch TODD TALKS on LinkedIn. In this episode, Todd Pokrywa, President of The Viera Company, shares exciting updates on a beautiful new trail segment currently under construction in Viera","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/ToddTalks2.jpg"},{"title":"Brevard Zoo Voted #6 In US","url":"https://viera.com/brevard-zoo-voted-6-in-us/","excerpt":"March 25, 2025 – For the sixth year, Brevard Zoo has been included in the 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards, voted as the 6th Best Zoo in the US with the 4th Best Membership Program.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/rca-badge-2025.webp"},{"title":"Young Artists are Invited to Compete in Nature Art Contest","url":"https://viera.com/young-artists-are-invited-to-compete-in-nature-art-contest/","excerpt":"March 24, 2025 – If you know any young artists with an interest in nature, here’s a chance for them to stretch their creative muscles by participating in the Charlie Corbeil Youth Art Contest and Youth Conservation Awards.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/67b89ab668f63.webp"},{"title":"Promotions And New Hires Strengthen the Viera Team","url":"https://viera.com/promotions-and-new-hires-strengthen-the-viera-team/","excerpt":"March 18, 2025 – As part of organizational changes that support efforts to continue increasing efficiencies in real estate operations, The Viera Company and Viera Builders recently announced new hires and promotions.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Viera-logo-sm.jpg"},{"title":"Head Shaving Event Raises Almost $80K","url":"https://viera.com/head-shaving-event-raises-almost-80k/","excerpt":"March 17, 2025 – Space Coast residents donated their full heads of hair to help raise money for kids with cancer at the 15th Annual Space Coast Conquers event in Central Park at The Avenue Viera on March 15.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/stbaldricks1.jpg"},{"title":"VHS Wrestler Wins State","url":"https://viera.com/vhs-girl-wrestler-wins-state/","excerpt":"March 10, 2025 – Recently Emma Hoppe became the first VHS Girl Wrestler to win the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) State Championship. She is also the second Viera Hawk to accomplish this goal.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/EmmaHoppe_VieraVoice-crop.jpg"},{"title":"Brevard Students Learn About the Environment with the Help of Grants","url":"https://viera.com/brevard-students-learn-about-the-environment-with-the-help-of-grants/","excerpt":"MELBOURNE, FL— March 5, 2025 – Brevard Schools Foundation, in partnership with Brevard Public Schools, is excited to highlight the success of the Strategic School Staffing and Teacher Leadership Grant, awarded through the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF).","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/bpslogo.jpg"},{"title":"Brevard County One of the Best in Florida? We Knew That.","url":"https://viera.com/brevard-county-one-of-the-best-in-florida-we-knew-that/","excerpt":"February 26, 2025 - MoneyInc.com has recently designated Brevard as the 10th Best County to Live in our state. ","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/BikerWetlands2179-LG-e1512501439917-1024x768.jpg"},{"title":"Viera High School One of the Top 30 in Florida","url":"https://viera.com/viera-high-school-one-of-the-top-30-in-florida/","excerpt":"February 25, 2025 – MONEYINC.COM recently released their list of the 30 Best Public Schools in Florida and Viera High School made the cut.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Viera-High-School-Logo-1.jpg"},{"title":"Team Viera Takes to the Ice for Charity","url":"https://viera.com/team-viera-takes-to-the-ice-for-charity/","excerpt":"February 25, 2025 – The Space Coast Iceplex came alive with the “snick, snick, ssss” of skates this past weekend as hockey pros and talented amateurs displayed their skills during the inaugural Health First Pucks with Pros NHL Alumni Pro/Am in support of cancer research.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/1740055080284crop.jpg"},{"title":"Vintage Viera: A Look Back in Time.","url":"https://viera.com/vintage-viera-a-look-back-in-time/","excerpt":"On February 5th, 1990, Duda Lands, Inc. officially became The Viera Company, marking a major milestone in the creation of the vibrant master-planned community we know today.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4948-1024x1024.jpg"},{"title":"Viera Ranks in Top Ten Master-Planned Communities in the Nation","url":"https://viera.com/viera-ranks-in-top-ten-master-planned-communities-in-the-nation/","excerpt":"Viera, Fla. – Jan. 29, 2025 –RCLCO Real Estate Advisors (RCLCO) has released their list of the Top 20 Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities (MPCs) across the United States. Viera, Florida has once again taken the spot as the 10th best-selling MPC in the country for 2024.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/RCLCO-2024-3-4.jpg"},{"title":"The Port Adds Another Ship to the Roster","url":"https://viera.com/the-port-adds-another-ship-to-the-roster/","excerpt":"January 28, 2025 - Port Canaveral is the second-busiest cruise port in the world, and with the recent addition of the 215,000-ton World Class ship, MSC Grandiosa, the pace shows no sign of lessening.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/MSC-Grandiosa-3.jpg"},{"title":"Embraer Melbourne Campus Expands Use of Renewable Energy","url":"https://viera.com/embraer-melbourne-campus-expands-use-of-renewable-energy/","excerpt":"January 23, 2025 - The Space Coast of Florida is the home of many technological wonders and this positive step by Embraer is just another example of creating a sustainable future.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Solar-Panel-Energy-Generation-Embraer-Melbourne1-1024x576.jpg"},{"title":"Space Force Projects 156 Launches for 2025","url":"https://viera.com/space-force-projects-156-launches-for-2025/","excerpt":"January 20,2025 - The year 2024 was pretty exciting for space buffs with a record-breaking 93 launches from Florida's Space Coast, and now officials are saying that this year is likely to smash that record.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/blue-origin-new-glenn-ng-1-liftoff-closeup-vertical-crop-1024x672.jpg"},{"title":"Skies Light Up As New Glenn Rocket Flies from The Space Coast for 1st Time","url":"https://viera.com/skies-light-up-as-new-glenn-rocket-flies-from-the-space-coast-for-1st-time/","excerpt":"January 16, 2025 - Night owls were dazzled by the show just after 2 a.m. on January 16 as Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket blasted off for the first time from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/New-Glenn-1_01162024-1024x683.webp"},{"title":"Viera Neighbor Port Canaveral Named “Best Cruise Homeport”","url":"https://viera.com/viera-neighbor-port-canaveral-named-best-cruise-homeport/","excerpt":"January 14, 2025 - Port Canaveral has now been named for the fifth time as the "Best Cruise Homeport" by Cruise Hive? ","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Port-Canaveral-aerial-lo-res.jpg"},{"title":"Viera, FL Ranks in the Top 25 Master-Planned Communities Across the Country","url":"https://viera.com/viera-fl-ranks-in-the-top-25-master-planned-communities-across-the-country/","excerpt":"Jan. 9, 2025 – In January of each year John Burns Real Estate Consulting, LLC. releases a list of the Top 50 Master-Planned Communities across the United States. Viera, Florida has been listed in the Top 50 in every year in the past decade. In 2024, Viera had net sales of 555, the 23rd best showing in the U.S.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/jbrec-top-mpc-2024-banner-crop-2.jpg"},{"title":"Viera’s Big Year 2024 Concludes with Stunning Results","url":"https://viera.com/vieras-big-year-2024-concludes-with-stunning-results/","excerpt":"January 8, 2025 – The inaugural Viera’s Big Year, a year-long birding competition celebrating the remarkable avian diversity of Brevard County, has officially come to a close.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Alex-Albaugh-Great-Blue-Heron-1024x576.jpg"},{"title":"Topgolf Has Swinging Plans for Viera","url":"https://viera.com/topgolf-has-swinging-plans-for-viera/","excerpt":"January 8, 2025 - Looks like an exciting new entertainment venue will soon move in near The Avenue Viera.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/76871512007-topgolf-aerial.webp"},{"title":"Brevard’s First Baby of 2025 “Chooses” Viera","url":"https://viera.com/brevards-first-baby-of-2025-chooses-viera/","excerpt":"January 1, 2025 – Showing remarkable intelligence in one so young, Betty-Rose Freeman entered this world in Viera less than a half hour into the new year, taking advantage of the birth suites at Viera Hospital.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/77385767007-baby-2025.webp"},{"title":"Do You Enjoy Watching a Rocket Launch? 2024 Had More Then Ever Before on the Space Coast","url":"https://viera.com/do-you-enjoy-watching-a-rocket-launch-2024-had-more-then-ever-before-on-the-space-coast/","excerpt":"December 31, 2024 – Taking it right up to the wire, the final launch for 2024 took place on the last day of the year when a Falcon 9 blasted off from Kennedy Space Center, just a few miles from Viera. The launch also easily broke last year’s record by 29%, marking up 93 launches for the annual tally.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/NEW-ROCKET-GARDEN-2017-XtraLighten-LG-e1512507500420-1024x576.jpg"},{"title":"Blue Origin and the New Glenn Space Vehicle Ready for First Launch","url":"https://viera.com/blue-origin-and-the-new-glenn-space-vehicle-ready-for-first-launch/","excerpt":"December 29, 2024 – By successfully completing a hotfire test, a new space vehicle will be joining the roster of launches here on the Space Coast of Florida.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/ILV_HF_Image_001-1024x576.webp"},{"title":"Love to Pamper Your Family Pets? Pet Paradise Preps New Viera Location","url":"https://viera.com/love-to-pamper-your-family-pets-pet-paradise-preps-new-viera-location/","excerpt":"December 27, 2024 - Pet Paradise Resort and Day Spa is coming to 900 Viera Blvd, near U.S. 1.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/DogPark-1024x512.png"},{"title":"Tied Together Creates Lasting Gifts for the Holidays","url":"https://viera.com/tied-together-creates-lasting-gifts-for-the-holidays/","excerpt":"December 23, 2024 - Recently, Todd Pokrywa, President of the Viera Company, along with some colleagues from Viera worked with 7th and 8th graders at DeLaura Middle School on Florida’s Space Coast to share these simple, yet valuable skills.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/g11-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg"},{"title":"Viera Charter School Recognized for Support of Military Families","url":"https://viera.com/viera-charter-school-recognized-for-support-of-military-families/","excerpt":"December 19, 2024 - Viera Charter School has been named a "“Purple Star School of Distinction”.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/VCSHeaderLogo-1.webp"},{"title":"Viera Charter School Brings A-Game to Innovation","url":"https://viera.com/viera-charter-school-brings-a-game-to-innovation/","excerpt":"December 18, 2024 - Viera Charter School has once again challenged students to participate in Brevard County Schools Innovation Games. This is the third year the school has put a team together, with this years roster including nine students","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/469796314_982648520551220_6459681012866516838_n.jpg"},{"title":"VHS Percussionists Shine on International Level","url":"https://viera.com/vhs-percussionists-shine-on-international-level/","excerpt":"December 12, 2024 - The judges awarded the Viera percussionist with a remarkable score of 97.46, placing them in second place in the PASIC Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble Competition.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/67587b48b2987.image_.jpg"},{"title":"Is Your House All Lit Up? Join the Battle!","url":"https://viera.com/is-your-house-all-lit-up-join-the-battle/","excerpt":"December 4, 2024 - The Viera Voice annual Bright Lights Battle is about to light up the night sky as local homeowners vie for the eyeballs of Traveling Holiday Decoration Lovers (THDLs - ok, we made that name and acronym up, but the battle is real).","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/brightlightscrop.jpg"},{"title":"Viera Hawks Boys Golf Team Takes State Championship","url":"https://viera.com/viera-hawks-boys-golf-team-takes-state-championship/","excerpt":"November 21, 2024 - Viera High School continues to impress with the quality of the student athletes, and last week another group of young men joined the ranks of champions by taking the Class 3A State title.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/FIT-StudentGolfers-LG-e1512502331345-1024x682.jpg"},{"title":"New Lion Habitat at Brevard Zoo Opens","url":"https://viera.com/new-lion-habitat-at-brevard-zoo-opens/","excerpt":"November 15, 2024 - The Brevard Zoo in Viera has expanded their Expedition Africa area, including an all new permanent habitat for their three lion residents , Chobe, Karoo, and Ruaha.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/76269496007-brevard-zoo-lions-have-brand-new-habitat-2.webp"},{"title":"New Fire Station #49 Welcomed to Viera","url":"https://viera.com/new-fire-station-49-welcomed-to-viera/","excerpt":"November 13, 2024 - On Saturday, November 9th, Viera welcomed its newest fire station, #49, with a well-attended event and a traditional hose uncoupling.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/thumbnail_IMG_1466.jpg"},{"title":"Record Breaking Space Launches Thrill on Veterans Day","url":"https://viera.com/record-breaking-space-launches-thrill-on-veterans-day/","excerpt":"November 12, 2024 – Yesterday was a Veterans Day treat for space aficionados, when SpaceX sent two Falcon 9 rockets on missions about 4 hours apart.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/KOREASAT.jpg"},{"title":"Local Dentist Wins National Honor","url":"https://viera.com/local-dentist-wins-national-honor/","excerpt":"November 7, 2024 - Viera practitioner Dr. Angela McNeight has been selected by Incisal Edge as one of the magazine’s 40 Under 40 Top Dentists in America for 2024.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/caudmcnbch23-31_720.jpg"},{"title":"Miller’s Ale House Opens with Ribbon Cutting Celebration","url":"https://viera.com/millers-ale-house-opens-with-ribbon-cutting-celebration/","excerpt":"October 21, 2024 - Miller's Ale House joined the Viera family with a celebratory ribbon-cutting, where the company's top management was on hand at the pre-opening rally to welcome the first Brevard location for the franchise.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0771-1024x576.jpg"},{"title":"Viera Welcomes New Home Depot","url":"https://viera.com/viera-welcomes-new-home-depot/","excerpt":"October 16. 2024 - "Do It Yourself" people will have a great new option when Home Depot officially opens their 6th Brevard location at 2075 Viera Blvd.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0607-1024x579.jpg"},{"title":"Todd Pokrywa and Team Viera Raise Money to Conquer Cancer","url":"https://viera.com/todd-pokrywa-and-team-viera-raise-money-to-conquer-cancer/","excerpt":"October 7, 2024 - Check out this great article in Space Coast Daily.  Todd Pokrywa, president of the Viera Company and captain of the Team Viera Road Hockey squad, recently traveled with the team to his hometown of Toronto, Canada, to raise money to conquer cancer.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Pokrywa-600-2.jpeg"},{"title":"Viera and Builders Big Winners at Parade of Homes Awards Dinner","url":"https://viera.com/viera-and-builders-big-winners-at-parade-of-homes-awards-dinner/","excerpt":"Oct 4, 2024 – The Space Coast Home Builders & Contractors Association recently held the 2024 HBCA Parade of Homes Awards Dinner and The Viera Company, and authorized builders Viera Builders, CDS Builders, AR Homes, Christopher Burton Luxury Homes, Joyal Homes, LifeStyle Homes, Stanley Homes and Del Webb at Viera took home honors.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/thumbnail_IMG_0118-1024x723.jpg"},{"title":"Miller’s Ale House Opening Soon in Viera","url":"https://viera.com/millers-ale-house-opening-soon-in-viera/","excerpt":"October 3, 2024 - The culinary scene in Viera is about to have another new venue, just east of I-95 at The Crossings: Miller's Ale House at 2005 Viera Blvd is set to open soon.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Image-credit-Miller-Ale-House.jpg"},{"title":"Viera Wetlands Reopened to the Public","url":"https://viera.com/ritch-grissom-memorial-wetlands-reopened-to-the-public/","excerpt":"The Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands, commonly referred to as the Viera Wetlands, has officially reopened to the public.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Ritch-Grissom-Wetlands-1024x680.jpg"},{"title":"Viera’s Parent Company, Duda, #4 in 2024 Golden 100","url":"https://viera.com/vieras-parent-company-duda-4-in-2024-golden-100/","excerpt":"September 27, 2024 - Each year the Orlando Business Journal celebrates Central Florida's largest privately held and locally based companies. We're proud to say that A. Duda & Sons, Inc. ranked #4 in the list, known as the Golden 100.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/duda.jpg"},{"title":"Get Ready for PARADE OF HOMES","url":"https://viera.com/get-ready-for-parade-of-homes/","excerpt":"The 2024 Parade of Homes starts Friday, September 27 and runs for 10 days. Hosted annually by the Space Coast Home Builders & Contractors Association, the Parade of Homes is a branded showcase of new and remodeled homes throughout our area.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-HBCA-Logo-1024x566.png"},{"title":"All 56 Brevard County Elementary Schools to Embrace STEM Learning","url":"https://viera.com/all-56-brevard-county-elementary-schools-to-embrace-stem-learning/","excerpt":"August 20, 2024 – “Everything Brevard” has published a comprehensive article that captures the excitement of a new initiative that will extend to all 56 Brevard County public elementary schools for the 2024-25 school year.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/image001-1-1024x546.png"},{"title":"Health First New Birthing Suites Ribbon Cutting Celebration","url":"https://viera.com/health-first-new-birthing-suites-ribbon-cutting-celebration/","excerpt":"August 16, 2024 – Expectant parents will soon have a great option with the new Health First Viera Hospital Birthing Suites. The official ribbon cutting ceremony was held yesterday.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/HF_05.21_0668.jpg"},{"title":"Viera Middle School Celebrates Official Ribbon Cutting","url":"https://viera.com/viera-middle-school-celebrates-official-ribbon-cutting/","excerpt":"7/31/24 - It was an exciting day at the brand new Viera Middle School as school board members, officials and the principal gathered to cut the ribbon.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/74608182007-viera-middle-school-32.webp"},{"title":"Ford’s Garage Is Open","url":"https://viera.com/fords-garage-is-open/","excerpt":"July 26, 2024 - Ford's Garage has joined the exciting restaurant scene around Borrow's West in Viera.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Image-4.png-780x1024.webp"},{"title":"Viera High School Gets an “A” — Again","url":"https://viera.com/viera-high-school-gets-an-a-again/","excerpt":"July 25, 2024 - With consistently high scores across the board, Viera High School has been awarded a “A” grade by the Florida Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year. Brevard County schools, taken collectively also got an A.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/CropA-1.jpg"},{"title":"Two Former VHS Baseballers Go to the Show","url":"https://viera.com/former-vhs-pitcher-goes-to-the-show/","excerpt":"July 18, 2024 - Former Viera Hawks pitcher Dylan Jordan was chosen by the Los Angeles Angels in the 5th round of the MLB Draft, as the 143rd overall pick. Former VHS catcher Alan Espinal was called up in the 11th round of Major League Baseball’s draft as the third pick by the Colorado Rockies, making him the fourth VHS player ever to be drafted. ","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Dylan-Jordan-600.jpg"},{"title":"Port Canaveral Welcomes Newest Homeport Ship, Utopia of the Seas","url":"https://viera.com/port-canaveral-welcomes-newest-homeport-ship-utopia-of-the-seas/","excerpt":"July 12, 2024 - Port Canaveral welcomed the highly anticipated Utopia of the Seas, as the Royal Caribbean ship arrived stateside at the port on Thursday.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/utopia-of-the-seas-aft-sea-day-sailing-aft.webp"},{"title":"New Projects Coming Soon to Viera","url":"https://viera.com/new-projects-coming-soon-to-viera/","excerpt":"July 2, 2024 – Every day seems to bring something new and exciting to Viera. Here are some projects that are coming soon.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2023-09-22-at-9.33.06-AM-1.png"},{"title":"USSSA Debuts Cutting-Edge Replay Tech","url":"https://viera.com/usssa-debuts-cutting-edge-replay-tech/","excerpt":"July 1, 2024 - USSSA continues its tradition of using state-of-the-art technology when it recently added instant replay technology at the Fastpitch Space Coast World Series","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/USSSA-Ribbon-Cutting.00_17_15_14.Still001-1024x576.jpg"},{"title":"Viera and USSSA Big Tourist Draws for the Space Coast","url":"https://viera.com/viera-and-usssa-big-tourist-draws-for-the-space-coast/","excerpt":"May 29, 2024 - The Space Coast is a hot tourist destination and Viera is in the heart of it. A big draw here is the USSSA Space Coast Complex which pulls in athletes and families for the youth baseball and softball tournaments, and these people have plenty of options for fun during their stay.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/USSSA-Stadium-complex-aerial-photo-1.jpg"},{"title":"Viera Builders Ranked in Several National Lists","url":"https://viera.com/viera-builders-ranked-in-several-national-lists/","excerpt":"May 6, 2024 - Moving up 37 spots from last year, Viera Builders has been named by Builder Magazine to the Top 100 Builders in America. ","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Circle_VBI-Builder100-97-2024.png"},{"title":"New Homewood Suites Hotel in Viera Celebrates Milestones","url":"https://viera.com/new-homewood-suites-hotel-in-viera-celebrates-milestones/","excerpt":"May 1, 2024 – General Hotels Corporation in partnership with Weathervane Capital Partners, Chris Schulhof Investment Group, and Sangha Investments LLC, announced recently the topping off of its new hotel in Viera, FL, signifying that the structural framework is now complete. The new 131-room hotel is slated to open Summer 2024.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Homewood-Suites-1024x548.jpg"},{"title":"Viera Schools Ranked Among the Top In Florida","url":"https://viera.com/viera-high-school-ranked-in-florida/","excerpt":"April 23, 2024 - According to the latest U.S. News & World Report Public High School Rankings, which collects data on 25,000 public high schools around the nation, Viera High School is ranked as 113 in Florida and 1,655 in the nation.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Viera-High-School-Logo.jpg"},{"title":"Borrows West in Viera Welcomes the Venezia Wine Veranda April 17","url":"https://viera.com/borrows-west-in-viera-welcomes-the-venezia-wine-veranda-april-17/","excerpt":"April 15, 2024 – Set to open on April 17, the Venezia Wine Veranda at 5475 Lorkey Lane in Viera (near Hennessy Place in Borrows West) will be an exciting addition to the area.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/thumbnail_IMG_4216.jpg"},{"title":"Top Rated Brevard Zoo in Viera Also Conservation Experts","url":"https://viera.com/top-rated-brevard-zoo-in-viera-also-conservation-experts/","excerpt":"April 11, 2024 - Recently, the Zoo welcomed two Florida grasshopper sparrow chicks into the world, a meaningful event for this critically endangered species.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/6616a25f1a215.image_.jpg"},{"title":"Port Canaveral Voted Best for 4th Year in A Row","url":"https://viera.com/port-canaveral-voted-best-for-4th-year-in-a-row/","excerpt":"April 1, 2024 – (Port Canaveral press release) – Florida’s Port Canaveral has been named the Best US Homeport for 2023 in the annual Cruise Hive Awards. It’s the fourth consecutive year the port has won the honor.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/6ShipsBackBasin0011-10x6_4c300.jpg"},{"title":"Brevard Zoo Celebrates 30 Years","url":"https://viera.com/brevard-zoo-celebrates-30-years/","excerpt":"March 25, 2024 - the zoo is also celebrating their 30th anniversary, which means plenty of special activities to make a visit even more fun.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/thumbnail_IMG_3233Crop3.jpg"},{"title":"Destination Mars Lifts Off: Brevard Students Get STEM Boost from Boeing Grant","url":"https://viera.com/destination-mars-lifts-off-brevard-students-get-stem-boost-from-boeing-grant/","excerpt":"March 22, 2024 -Brevard Schools Foundation received a $250,000 grant from The Boeing Company.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/Picture1-1.jpg"},{"title":"New Viera Publix Is REALLY a New Publix","url":"https://viera.com/new-viera-publix-is-really-a-new-publix/","excerpt":"February 19, 2024 - In a few months there will be a new Publix supermarket in Viera, at 7655 Stadium Parkway, south of Viera Hospital.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/publix_produce_associatestockingcutfruit_sm.jpg"},{"title":"2024 Brings New Growth to Borrows West","url":"https://viera.com/2024-brings-new-growth-to-borrows-west/","excerpt":"January 31, 2024 – Exit I-95 at the Viera Boulevard exit, head toward Lake Andrew Drive and within moments one of the entrances to Borrow West will come into view. This dynamic area of Viera has already welcomed several businesses and that pace is expected to continue into 2024.","thumbnail":"https://viera.com/wp-content/uploads/BorrowsWest-Logo-Square.png"}]