January 2022 Titusville Talking Points - Flipbook

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CONTENTS... Looking west toward Titusville and the A. Max Brewer bridge, which leads from the city to the Canaveral National Seashore. Be sure to check out Follow us on Social Media: the City of Titusville website www.Titusville.com Watch city meetings and other programming ON THE COVER: A Falcon 9 rocket launches from Kennedy Space on TitusvilleCityTV Center carrying Starlink satellites. Photo taken from Titusville’s Space Spectrum Channel 498 View Park, courtesy of Jeff Thamert of the Downtown Gallery. AT&T U-verse Channel 99 Talking Points Staff Jim Thomas Managing Editor Kurtis Korwan Shane Daily Wil Petty Layout/Design/Photojournalism

Here are the Newest Updates for What’s Going On in Town The City of Titusville — located in East Central Florida — is a distinct coastal community, and one of the centerpieces of Florida’s Space Coast. It is the only place on the planet where rockets launch, sea turtles nest, and soothing sunrises give way to inviting surf. Titusville is The Gateway to Nature and Space, a place where ecology and technology exist in perfect harmony, surrounded by all the wonders and adventures that Florida has to offer. Nestled between the St. Johns River and the Indian River Lagoon, we have picture perfect views of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Kennedy Space Center. Within our city limits, we have ample parks and beautiful green space, yet we remain only minutes away from major tourist destinations such as Daytona International Speedway to the north; Orlando’s Disney and Universal theme parks to the west; the beautiful pristine beaches of the Canaveral National Seashore to our east; Port Canaveral, the world’s second busiest cruise port, to our south; and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex right in our own backyard. Titusville is a growing community with a rich diversity of people, culture, and industry; home to myriad businesses and corporations of varying sectors who have staked out their futures in our city. Our economy is thriving as new businesses flock to our city every month, and new housing developments continue to sprout up providing tremendous opportunities for people to live and grow their families in a vibrant waterfront town. This publication is a free quarterly magazine which features highlights and updates on the construction, attractions, and amenities in town. Please enjoy this issue, and we hope to see you in Titusville soon! FEATURE STORIES............................................................. Living in Titusville............................1 Nature, Space & Tourism...........9 Local Bike Trails and Map Titusville’s Waterways Parks in Titusville Port Canaveral Titusville Playhouse Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Boating and Marinas Space Tourism Local Airports Rocket Launch Viewing Sites Community Healing Canaveral National Seashore Space Coast Birding Festival Explore Historic Titusville Learning in Titusville......................18 Business in Titusville..................21 Eastern Florida State College, Titusville Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce Astronaut High School North Brevard Economic Development Titusville High School NEW & CONTINUED PROJECTS........................................25 COMPLETED PROJECTS....................................................28

Blazing Trails Titusville is the State of Florida’s 2nd Official Trail Town In 2018, the City of Titusville was designated as Florida’s second official trail town by the Florida Department of Environmental WHAT IS A TRAIL TOWN? A Trail Town is a vibrant destination Protection’s Office of Greenways and Trails Council. This where people come together, whether that be through hiking, biking, equestrian riding or boating. Having multi-use trails designation was the culmination of several years’ worth of work helps citizens and visitors alike enjoy the amenities and unique to bring bike and pedestrian trails to the city. heritage of the community, benefiting the town economically The trail network came about after City of Titusville realized and socially. the importance of these trails to not only the community, but also to eco-tourism. City leaders began taking earnest steps to Coast-to-Coast Trail — a 250-mile trail provide amenities and safe passage for bicyclists and pedestrians spanning from St. Petersburg to Titusville by forming a trails committee, spearheading efforts to construct which is 80% complete. a bicycle & pedestrian bridge over Garden Street, and revamping downtown streets to be more cyclist/pedestrian friendly. This included the opening of a new downtown welcome center, East Coast Greenway — a 3,000-mile complete with trail maps, restrooms, and staff to give out helpful route that begins in Calais, Maine, and info to visitors. These trails pass right through the heart of runs along the Eastern Seaboard to Key Titusville’s downtown, where dining, shopping, and exploration West, Florida. opportunities await. Today, Titusville is situated at the convergence of three paved, long-distance, multi-use trails: the Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail, St. John’s River to Sea Loop — a nearly the East Coast Greenway, and the St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop. 260-mile trail loop that will cut through five These trails connect Titusville to cities and states around the Central Florida counties including Brevard, country, and offer an enjoyable ride through the heart of the Flagler, Putnam, St. John’s, and Volusia. downtown area. The trail is approximately 50% complete 1 Talking Points / January 2022

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PARKS IN TITUSVILLE The Splash Pad at Sand Point Park. FEATURE STORIES Sand Point Park. Blanton Park Parrish Park - Titusville 1300 Main Street 1 A. Max Brewer Memorial Pkwy Recreational activities are in abundance in Titusville as the city Titusville, FL 32796 Titusville, FL 32796 boasts a total of 26 parks, sanctuaries, community centers, and open spaces for citizens and visitors to enjoy. Several of these Blue Hole Park Rotary Riverfront Park parks are along the Indian River Lagoon and provide ample viewing 1300 Cheney Highway 4141 S. Washington Ave opportunities for rocket launches as well as wildlife such as manatees Titusville, FL 32780 Titusville, FL 32780 and dolphins. Chain of Lakes Park Sand Point Park Visitors and locals can enjoy a stroll along the river coupled with a 2300 Truman Scarboro Way 101 N. Washington Ave history lesson at Space View Park and the U.S. Space Walk of Fame, Titusville, FL 32796 Titusville, FL 32796 where monuments to the U.S. space program are on display with the names of astronauts and ground personnel inscribed in honor of those Dicerandra Scrub Sanctuary Sandrift Community Center who help take us to the stars. There are multiple public playgrounds 4900 Melissa Drive 585 N. Singleton Ave in Titusville for the little ones, including Fox Lake Park on the west side Titusville, FL 32780 Titusville, FL 32796 of town, and William J. Manzo Memorial Park along the river, which recently received all-new playground equipment. Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Sherwood Park 444 Columbia Blvd. 1845 Robin Hood Ave Many parks along the river have public boat ramps for people to Titusville, FL 32780 Titusville, FL 32796 launch their watercraft out for fun on the area waterways. There are multiple sports facilities located within the city, including, but not Fox Lake Park Singleton Tennis Courts limited to: the Gibson Center with its lighted football fields; Chain 4400 Fox Lake Rd 655 N. Singleton Ave of Lakes, with several lighted soccer and softball fields; and Isaac Titusville, FL 32796 Titusville, FL 32796 Campbell Senior Park, with lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, and a softball field. Fox Lake Sanctuary Space View Park - U.S. Spacewalk 4400 Fox Lake Road of Fame One of the great amenities located in our Titusville parks is the Splash Titusville, FL 32754 8 Broad St Park at Sand Point Park. The 2,500-square-foot play area was opened in Titusville, FL 32796 2017 and provides kids multiple water features for playing and cooling Gibson Complex and Field off from the hot Florida weather. The splash pad is free to the public 835 Sycamore St Stuart Park and is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the summer season, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Titusville, FL 32780 4260 Stuart Ave in the winter season; the pad is typically closed during December for its Titusville, FL 32780 annual maintenance period. Isaac Campbell Sr. Park 701 South Street Titusville Veterans Memorial Combined with the myriad walking and biking trails, Titusville has Titusville, FL 32754 Fishing Pier plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities for people of all ages. 2 A. Max Brewer Memorial Pkwy Kennedy Point Park Titusville, FL 32796 New playground equipment at Manzo Memorial Park (Left), and Fox Lake Park (Right). 4915 S. Washington Ave Titusville, FL 32780 Tom Statham Park 7101 S. US Highway 1 Manatee Hammock Titusville, FL 32780 7275 S. US Highway 1 Titusville, FL 32780 W.W. James Park 330 Little League Ln Marina Park Titusville, FL 32780 501 Marina Rd Titusville, FL 32796 William J. Manzo Memorial Park 3335 S. Washington Ave North Brevard Walking Trail Titusville, FL 32780 1505 Holder Rd Titusville, FL 32796 Wuesthoff Park 2000 Wuesthoff St Titusville, FL 32780 For more information on the parks, contact Brevard County Parks and Recreation at (321) 633-2046 or go to: brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation. 3 Talking Points / January 2022

AlltheWorld’s a Stage FEATURE STORIES Contributed by: Steven J. Heron, Executive Artistic Director, Titusville Playhouse T itusville Playhouse, lnc. was established on August 29, Titusville Playhouse’s mission is to provide enriching theatrical, 1965. It was created by combining two local theatre artistic and social experiences to artists and audiences. We are groups, THE MASK AND HAMMER PLAYERS and the committed to excellence in our productions and children’s TITUSVILLE LITTLE THEATRE. One of the highlights in TPI’s educational programs and to making these programs accessible history occurred in 1981 with the purchase of the old Florida and enriching to the residents of Brevard County and the Theatre in the heart of downtown Titusville. Following a surrounding areas. massive fundraising drive and utilizing over $500,000 in private, corporate, civic and government donations and thousands of The Titusville Playhouse is committed to being a diverse, hours of volunteer labor, the Emma Parrish Theatre opened to inclusive, and equitable workplace. One where all employees the public on September 21, 1984. and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or Since 2011, Titusville Playhouse has experienced a re-birth. disability, feels valued and respected. We respect and value With a new leadership team, TPI has transformed itself into a diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices quality community theatre and box office sales have grown are valued and heard. Our art and community are at the core 400%! We have recently completed our 6-year $1.8 million of our institutional vision. We must ensure that the stories renovation of the theatre, and in 2020 the theatre acquired we share with our audience resonate with more than a single Shuler Auction house and other adjacent properties in group. This intercultural and intersectional approach allows for Downtown Titusville. Owning over 2.8 acres in Downtown, a diverse audience to come together around a shared story and the Board of Directors and Staff are actively researching recognizable experiences. To have the broadest impact in our the expansion of the Titusville Playhouse into a multi venue region, we must continue to expand our audience to include all community destination. With a working title of the TITUSVILLE of Central Florida, regardless of ethnicity, religion, geography, PLAYHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT the new buildings will income or any other divisions. notionally offer our current historic Emma Parrish Theatre, a state of the art 500 seat theatre, a small intimate 150 seat black box, outdoor concert venue, and several group or event rental venues needed in Downtown Titusville. In January 2022, we will continue with our award-winning MAINSTAGE productions with the Broadway musicals KINKY BOOTS for the first time in Brevard County, DREAMGIRLS, A CHORUS LINE, and LEGALLY BLONDE, while on the Shuler Stage will be offering the play CONSTELLATIONS & musical 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. For more information, please visit TitusvillePlayhouse.com! January 2022 \\ Talking Points 4

Port of Call AT HOME ON THE WATER Located on Florida’s intracoastal waterway and nestled along the banks of the Indian River Lagoon, Titusville has three unique marinas available to the boating community. Whether it is to service, launch or dry dock a boat, Titusville Marina, Westland Boatyard and Kennedy Point Yacht Club provide boaters with a safe and secure location to moor and service their vessels. FEATURE STORIES Photo:Westland Boatyard and Marina 270 Other amenities include, restrooms and showers, 240 300laundry machines, a boater’s lounge and a pavilion. Titusville Marina Services available include: bottom painting, diesel/gas mechanic, outboard servicing & repairs, welding, rigging, The historic Titusville Marina is owned by the city of fiberglass/gelcoat repair, and general refurbishing from Titusville and managed by F3 Marina, a professional outside contractors. waterfront development and marina management company. The marina has been a destination and launch Kennedy Point Yacht Club and Marina site for boaters for generations. Conveniently located on the north end of the city near downtown, Titusville Moving south along the lagoon, Kennedy Point Yacht Marina is a short commute for dining, shopping and Club and Marina sits just south of Hwy 50 along US1. exploring historic landmarks and parks. Founded in 1984, the club provides indoor and outdoor activities, including poolside gatherings, themed parties, Amenities include fixed and floating docks, a newly dances, meetings and social occasions. They even have remodeled Captains lounge and bathrooms, pump- a manatee viewing area. out station and pump-out boat, gas and diesel fueling station, laundry facilities, WiFi and a ship store. Amenities include dockage for boats up to 70-feet in length, 24/7 pump-out stations at every slip, full Westland Boatyard and Marina service laundry, showers, and swimming pool. The club also offers an unobstructed view of NASA’s VAB and Adjacent to Titusville Marina, Westland Boatyard and launch pads. Marina features 55 wet-slips and 6+ acres of do-it- yourself upland dry storage yard, the marina is very Photo: Kennedy Point Yacht Club and Marina popular among boaters looking to restore or maintain their vessels. Westland is also equipped with a travel lift No matter where you decide to drop your anchor in which can haul boats as large as 60’ and 50 tons, in and Titusville, our marinas offer something for everyone. out of the water with ease. Whether you’re a visitor to the area or a local resident, these properties are there to help you enjoy living and 5 Talking Points / January 2022 playing on Titusville’s waterways.

Titusville is home to two airports within our city limits: 270 FEATURE STORIESSpace Coast Regional Airport (KTIX) Arthur Dunn Airpark and Space Coast Regional Airport. 240 300 Originally constructed during World War II as a Both airports serve the general public and offer various 90 supplementary training airfield for the Sanford Naval Air services for a wide range of clientele. Dunn Airpark is a 60 120 Station. The two 5,000 ft x 150 ft runways provided a non-towered airport, while Space Coast Regional maintains practice area for fighter and bomber pilots to test their skills ATC operations from 7am to 8pm. Both airports maintain a during the war. After the war, the U.S. Navy and the War Fixed Base Operator (FBO) to oversee services including Assets Administration deeded the airport and land back to fuel, hangaring, tie-down, parking and access to weather the cities of Titusville and Cocoa on April 18, 1947. The two briefing tools. cities then formed the Airport Authority to operate, maintain and oversee improvements to the land and airport. Arthur Dunn Airpark (X21) In 1924, the 40-acre field became part of the U.S. Airmail’s Today, the airport serves a range of aircraft from jets to light station and emergency landing field for its airmail light aircraft, providing aviation services for refueling, operations, until 1947 when the county purchased the maintenance, hangar space and training. property and re-named the airfield Arthur Dunn Airpark after a local City Commissioner. Space Coast Regional is home to several businesses, including U.S Aviation Training Center, Comp Air, Today, the Airpark maintains a 3,000 ft x 70 ft paved Professional Aircraft Accessories, MAG aerospace, Space runway (15/33) and a grass airstrip 1,800 ft x 100 ft (4/22) Coast Executive Jet Center, Spaceport Aviation Training for lighter aircraft. Facility as well as the Valliant Air Command Inc. Warbird Museum. 0 30 330 Operations at the Airpark include the Skydive Space180 Center, where tourists and daredevils alike freefall from the150 210 nation’s highest jump of 18,000 ft. 180 210 Next door, the EAA’s local Chapter 866 (aka Smilin’ Jack) The Valiant Air Command also hosts the annual Warbird is a group of aviation enthusiasts, aircraft builders and Airshow, (postponed until 2022 due to COVID-19). The pilots who meet monthly to exchange ideas and support airshow has been an attraction to the area since 1976. of experimental aircraft construction. They also host a Featuring WWII aircraft, engaging in mock strafing, breakfast, that is open to the public once a month. dogfights as well as aerobatic demonstrations. Since WWII, both airports have created an opportunity for residents to become a part of the aviation community. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast enjoying the museum or a pilot in training with sky high ambitions, our two airports are a source of enjoyment and pride for everyone who looks up at the skies above Titusville. January 2022 \\ Talking Points 6

Healing Families— FEATURE STORIES parrishhealthcare.com Pillars of Healthcare Excellence 7 Talking Points / January 2022 North Brevard County Hospital District, dba Parrish Medical Center (PMC) was founded in 1958 by the State of Florida. PMC began as a single-story, 28-bed hospital set within an orange grove on the banks of the Indian River. The medical center was expanded to include 96 beds in 1966, renovated in 1981 and replaced with an $80 million, 371,000-square-foot facility in November 2002. The replace- ment hospital was among the first-of-its-kind to be wholly designed and constructed using evidence-based healing design earning PMC international recognition as One of America’s Finest Healing Environments®. Parrish Medical Center has since served as a leader in providing therapeutic healing environments as part of its person and family-centered model of care, including adopting the healing design concept within each of its newly constructed outpa- tient Parrish Healthcare Centers. This design concept is now recommended by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as the preferred design approach for all hospitals. In 2014, PMC was the first hospital in Central Florida selected as a Mayo Clinic Care Network (MCCN) member. In the following year, PMC became a part of the Mayo Clinic’s Teleneurology Program. PMC has pioneered many firsts in healthcare advancements within the region including being the first hospital in the region to work with Mayo Clinic (Jacksonville, FL) and InTouch Health® to pioneer the Remote Presence (RP-7®) Robot system The collaboration enhances PMC’s Primary Stroke program, nationally certified for quality and excellence by The Joint Commission.

Healing Communities® Nationally Integrated Care Certified Governance and Leadership I® North Brevard County Hospital District, dba Parrish Medical n 2016, with the announcement of Parrish becoming the first Center(PMC),isgovernedbyapubliclyappointed nine-member nationally Integrated Care certified healthcare organization by board of directors. Of the nine seats on the board, three are The Joint Commission, Parrish Healthcare, a regional network appointed by the City of Titusville, three are appointed by the of collaborative health service providers, was introduced. Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, and three are joint appointments by the City and the County. Throughout its 60-year history serving Brevard, Parrish’s contributions to the physical, social, environmental and eco- Robert L. Jordan, Jr., Stanley Retz, CPA Elizabeth T. Galfo, MD nomic health and wellbeing of the community and people served is second to none. Through our county’s economic ebbs Chairman, BOD Vice Chairman, BOD Secretary, BOD and flows, as well as the evolution and transformation of our nation’s healthcare system, Parrish has proven its resolve to its Peggy Crooks, Herman A. Cole, Jr. Billie Fitzgerald mission, vision and values: Treasurer, BOD Member-at-Large Board Member Mission: Healing Experiences for Everyone All The Time®. Jerry L. Noffel Maureen E. Rupe Ashok C. Shah, MD Vision: Healing Families—Healing Communities®. Board Member Board Member Board Member Values: Safety, Loyalty, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, For more information visit parrishhealthcare.com. Stewardship. Parrish Healthcare’s collaborative network includes:  Parrish Medical Center, nationally recognized as One of America’s Finest Healing Environments®;  Parrish Medical Group, a large multi-specialty group of employed physicians and providers located throughout Brevard County certified by the National Commission on Quality Assurance, and  Parrish Health Network, a large, collaborative regional network of hundreds of independent physicians and providers, multiple insurance companies, The Children’s Center, Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, and many other allied health services. January 2022 \\ Talking Points 8

FEATURE STORIES A Waterfront Community Titusville sits along the shore of North America’s most biodiverse estuary. Nestled between the St. Johns River and the Indian River Lagoon, Titusville is uniquely positioned in one of the To the West of Titusville, sits the St. Johns River — the longest most biodiverse ecosystems in the world. These local river in the state of Florida spanning over 310 miles long. It is also one of the only rivers in the world to flow North. Located waterways not only provide for a plethora of fun aquatic further inland than the lagoon, this majestic body of water is activities, but are also home to a rich array of plants and wildlife also home to over 200 species of fish and other aquatic life. and play a crucial part in the local economy. While many would classify the slow moving waters and natural The Indian River Lagoon is the most biologically diverse estuary serenity of the St. Johns as a “lazy” river, locals who engage in North America, and has been designated an Outstanding in the many pastimes of the river would call it anything but. Florida Water and an Estuary of National Significance. The site’s Airboating, water skiing, and fishing are all popular excursions mangrove wetlands and salt marshes filter runoff, stabilize for adventurers looking to have a visit to remember. sediments, maintain water quality and protect shorelines These two extraordinary bodies of water are an integral part of from erosion. Over 2100 species of plants and 2200 species of the culture of Titusville. Locals love the wildlife that have come animals live along its 156 mile shoreline. Visitors year round can to call Titusville home, and dozens of hobbies and passions rely spot vibrant exotic animals swimming in its waters, including on this access to water to thrive. Fishing, kayaking, swimming, manatees, alligators, pelicans, and dolphins. and kiteboarding are all popular activities that draw visitors from Additionally, the Indian River Lagoon is a huge economic all over Central Florida. staple of the region. The lagoon supports several industries and Throughout the year, thousands of locals and tourists alike accounts for hundreds of millions of dollars every year, including embark on bioluminescent tours in the Indian River Lagoon. This fishing, boat and marine sales, and citrus fruits. In addition to the breathtaking journey features a night time trip across the lagoon, various species of fish that can be caught in the lagoon, a local where colorful dinoflagellates and comb jellies fill the water species known as the rock shrimp is bountiful, and plays a big with a beautiful, other-worldly glow. Kayakers can use their hand impact on the local seafood industry. or paddle to interact with the plankton and create sparkles on Providing such ideal access to the water, the Indian River their hand or arms. Lagoon is also the perfect home for numerous manufacturing While much of Florida’s culture ties directly in to its proximity companies who produce commodities such as boats, engines, to the water, we in Titusville have a distinct love for our local and kayaks. Many of these products are one of a kind, and can’t waterways and the enrichment it brings to our life every day. be found anywhere else in the world. 9 Talking Points / January 2022

TITUSVILLE’S GATEWAY TO THE SEA FEATURE STORIES Port Canaveral Port Canaveral Voted Best U.S. Cruise Homeport of 2021; scoresby Steven Linden, Canaveral Port Authority Director of Communications and Public Affairs world’s largest cruise ship. Information from CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY and CRUISE HIVE — DECEMBER 28, 2021 The 2021 Cruise Ship Awards published by Cruise Hive has In other exciting news, Royal Caribbean International has named Port Canaveral as the Best Cruise Homeport in the announced its new, highly anticipated ship, Wonder of the Seas, United States for the second time. The port had previously will homeport at Port Canaveral beginning November 2022. Set won the 2019 awards. Port Canaveral defeated 17 cruise ports in to become the largest cruise ship in the world when it debuts the competition, and edged out rival Florida ports including the in March 2022, it measures in at 1,188 feet long, 217 feet wide, cruise capital of the world — PortMiami — for the top spot. and features 18 decks and 2,867 staterooms. Wonder will sail 7-night itineraries to the eastern and western Caribbean once The Florida cruise port is the second busiest in the world, with she becomes fully operational. multi-day embarkations and catering to some of the largest cruise ships from the largest cruise lines in the world. The port has already welcomed the new Terminal 3 to cater to Carnival’s new LNG-powered mega-ships, resulting in increased capacity. Before the pandemic, Port Canaveral was hosting nearly 5 million revenue cruise passengers annually, which is set to keep growing in the future. The port has a total of seven terminals, with several recently undergoing renovations. The next world’s largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas. (Image courtesy of Royal Caribbean International) January 2022 \\ Talking Points 10

FEATURE STORIES The Gateway to International tourist destination — Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex — sits right in Titusville’s backyard. Florida is known as a world destination for tourists with its more than 825 miles of beautiful beaches, and numerous theme parks and thrill rides that span hundreds of acres each. While Orlando may have the mouse house and the movie studio park to boast about, Titusville has the distinction of hosting one of the most unique tourist attractions in the universe — the ONLY place on Earth where humans took off in a rocket, and set foot on the moon. Sitting just six miles east of Titusville, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex continues to be a major destination for millions of people each year, travelling from all over the United States and other parts of the planet to see where history was made, and where the future is unfolding before our very eyes. Tourism at the Cape had a humble beginning in 1963 when NASA decided to allow citizens to tour the launch complexes for the first manned launches, and over the next several years, grew to include a Visitor Information Center, bus tours, and eventually launch hardware and rockets. Today, the Visitor Complex is home to multiple exciting exhibits including one of the last remaining (unlaunched) Saturn 1B and Saturn V rockets, myriad space artifact displays, space suits, themed experiences, and the grand lady herself, Space Shuttle Atlantis®. Visitors also have the opportunity to meet and talk with actual astronaut living legends, up-close and in-person, at multiple presentations and dining opportunities. Guests also have multiple options to go behind the scenes at an active space launch facility on the various guided bus tours to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Full-sized External Tank and Solid Rocket Boosters loom over the entrance to the Space Shuttle Atlantis® building. (Photo: KSCVC) 11 Talking Points / January 2022

The entrance to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex leads directly to the Heroes and Legends building and the iconic Rocket Garden. (Photo: KSCVC) Mission Zones the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® inductees Special Interest Tours — Additional are selected by a special committee of the The Visitor Complex is organized into Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Charge sections dubbed as “Mission Zones” which Guests have the option to pay a little extra allow guests to weave their way through for exclusive stops throughout Kennedy the story of the U.S. Space Program in Space Center or Cape Canaveral Space Force chronological order: Mercury, Gemini, Station. Although each bus tour is unique, it Apollo, Shuttle, and beyond! is not recommended to take more than one bus tour per day. Special Interest Tours is an Zone — Heroes and Legends enhanced experience, available in addition to Immediately upon entering the complex, daily admission. guests come face-to-face with the early days At the time of publication, bus tours of America’s space program via the large are limited to direct-travel to and from sculpted façade of the original Mercury 7 the Apollo/Saturn V Center, due to Astronauts. From here, their journey begins. precautionary measures in response to COVID-19. Heroes & Legends Featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall Of Fame® An interactive display at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Presented By Boeing® (Photo: KSCVC) The thrills and dangers of America’s The Rocket Garden earliest space missions come alive in this Guests have a chance to walk among giants awe-inspiring journey designed to spark thought about how humans define a hero. as they navigate among several actual rockets Artifacts from the dawn of the space age spanning the days of the early un-manned are on display, including a Redstone rocket flights, through the Apollo program, military suspended overhead, the Sigma 7 capsule and commercial satellite launches, and soon, and a unique close-up look at the Gemini 9 today’s commercial space launches. capsule. Learn which qualities define heroes before finding them among those inducted Zone — Behind the Gates Entryway to the KSC bus tours. (Photo: KSCVC) into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. One of the biggest attractions at Kennedy Zone — Race to the Moon Inside the Heroes and Legends Theater. (Photo: KSCVC) Space Center Visitor Complex is the ability to As the final destination of the Kennedy get exclusive access to historic launch sites U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® and operational spaceflight facilities on the Space Center Bus Tour before returning Envisioned as a place where American Kennedy Space Center, via the multiple bus to the main Visitor Complex, the Apollo/ tour options. Saturn V Center is a large facility which pays astronauts are remembered and honored, homage to the heroism of America’s missions visitors can learn about the lives of space Standard Bus Tour — Included with to the moon. Housed within its walls are heroes through compelling displays. multiple artifacts from the Apollo missions, Created by the Mercury Seven astronauts, Admission the astronauts, ground crews, and support On the standard bus tour guests can go personnel, as well as a recreation of the 1968 Apollo 8 launch inside the Firing Room. behind NASA’s gates to see the past, present Afterward, guests can walk under one of the and future of America’s multi-user spaceport few remaining Saturn V rockets in existence before making a stop at the Apollo/Saturn V — displayed horizontally in all its 363-feet Center, which sits just over three miles across of engineering glory. Also on display is the the Banana River from Launch Complex 39B. Apollo 14 capsule “Kittyhawk.” January 2022 \\ Talking Points 12

FEATURE STORIES Zone — Shuttle: A Ship Like No Get an up-close look at the grand lady herself, Atlantis, displayed as if she were still in Earth orbit. (Photo: KSCVC) Other Other Attractions: • Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) A trip to Kennedy Space Center would not Aside from the zones, there are multiple Join a crew of future space explorers and be complete without the chance to get up- other attractions, exhibits and experiences train to live and work on Mars. close and personal with the last space shuttle available to guests of all ages. These include: orbiter to ever fly in space, Atlantis. Inside • ATX Training Stages - Sample mission the Space Shuttle Atlantis® building, guests IMAX Theater elements of the ATX program. will see the orbiter as if she were still in orbit; Relax for a little while and view incredible payload bay doors open, Canadarm extended, • Mars Base 1 - Travel to Mars to live and and s digital display of Earth flowing by space-themed IMAX and IMAX 3D films. work for the day and solve authentic NASA behind her. Also located inside are more science and engineering challenges. than 60 interactive exhibits celebrating the Planet Play history, technology and impact of NASA’s Play on the planets in this new, fully • Cosmic Quest - Develop your skills in Space Shuttle Program. the only live action gaming experience in the immersive multiple-story indoor play area galaxy featuring real NASA missions. There is also a full-size recreation of the where children ages 2-12 can climb through Hubble Space Telescope, astronaut training a wormhole, walk on Saturn’s rings and more. Coming Soon: Gateway simulators, the Shuttle Launch Experience® Opening March 2022, guests will experience simulator, and Forever Remembered — a Space Mirror Memorial memorial honoring the astronauts who lost Visit the national memorial honoring fallen the interstellar travel of tomorrow while their lives during space shuttle missions celebrating what is happening right now STS-51L Challenger and STS-107 Columbia, astronauts from the American space program. within our space program — complete with a which includes personal possessions of the space-flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. astronauts, and pieces of the vehicles. Enhanced Experiences: Aside from the more in-depth bus tours which The Visitor Complex also has several dining Zone — NASA Now + Next can be purchased, there are other programs facilities with myriad choices of meals and Be immersed in the science of current that are available for guests to choose from snacks, as well as multiple shopping venues as add-ons to their space experience. to grab a special space souvenir — including missions to the International Space Station the Space Shop, the world’s largest store (ISS) and upcoming missions to explore deep • Astronaut Encounter - Hear stories dedicated to space memorabilia. space, travel to the Red Planet, and see the from a veteran astronaut during special spacecraft today’s astronauts will use to presentations. There are also opportunities to watch a travel to low Earth orbit and beyond. real launch, live and in person at the Visitor • Dine with an Astronaut - Enjoy a Complex, if you happen to schedule your trip NASA Now catered buffet meal while listening to around NASA’s and its commercial partners’ Learn about America’s multi-user spaceport, fascinating tales of veteran astronauts. At launch calendar. the time of publishing, this experience was its current cargo and astronaut launches unavailable due to safety procedures related Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is to the International Space Station, and see to COVID-19. open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing only spacecraft created for NASA’s Commercial for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Presently, Crew Program and NASA’s Space Launch • Fly with an Astronaut - Receive a there are safety precautions a policies in place System, including space-flown Orion and personal, half-day guided tour of Kennedy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so for up- SpaceX Dragon capsules. Space Center from a veteran astronaut. to-date information on safety requirements, venue closures, times, ticket prices, or more, Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted • Astronaut Autographs - Meet the be sure to go to KennedySpaceCenter.com. Discover NASA’s plans to explore deep Astronaut of the Day on the second floor of the Space Shop for an autograph session. space, get up close to life-sized Mars rover replicas and test your skills as an astronaut recruit. Mars Rover Vehicle Navigator® See the newest concept vehicle dubbed MRVN®, designed for navigating the demanding landscape of Mars. Eyes on the Universe: NASA’s Space Telescopes 3D Located in the Universe Theater, this film gives a glimpse at the vastness of space through the eyes of the Hubble Space Telescope. Mission Status Briefing Discover what’s happening with current NASA missions, operations at Kennedy Space Center and launch activity at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. 13 Talking Points / January 2022

See a Into the Live Launch Space tourism company to open facility in Titusville Titusville is unique in that it lies just as aerospace industry expands in area. a few miles across the Indian River Lagoon from Kennedy Space Center TITUSVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2021) — Space This latest project, labeled Blue Origin’s and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Perspective, a burgeoning space tourism “South Campus,” according to reports in — the world’s busiest spaceport. As NASA company, has announced they have selected Florida Today, will nearly double the size of prepares to launch its Artemis Program Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, lands already leased by the company from SLS rocket, and SpaceX and United Launch Florida as the location for the company’s NASA. Alliance continue their crewed-and future worldwide campus and manufacturing un-crewed launches, living and visiting complex. The $38 million investment is Blue Origin, which employs over 700 people Titusville affords people a great vantage expected to create 240 new jobs by 2026, and in North Brevard, is expected to build its 322’ point to watch a launch. will include the construction of a 120,000- New Glenn rocket at its “North Campus” square-foot manufacturing building, which industrial complex, with a targeted launch There are several locations up and down is slated to be fully operational within the timeframe of 2022 – 2023. the Titusville shoreline to get a view of a next two years. The expected annual salary launch, but honestly, you’d be able to see, for these jobs is approximately $80,000 In 2021, Lockheed Martin also expanded their hear, and feel it from anywhere in the city. plus benefits. Space Perspective presently Orion spacecraft manufacturing capabilities All you have to do is look up! operates at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch when they converted the former US Space and Landing facility. Camp building into the STAR (Spacecraft, If you really want to see the rocket go Test, Assembly and Resource) Center. The from the ground, through the clouds, and Space Tourism is a fast-growing segment of 18-month, $20 million renovation increased off into the final frontier, here is a list of the industry and has gained more and more the company’s capabilities to support NASA’s some of the primo launch viewing spots notoriety lately, as seen October 13, 2021, missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond. around town: when Captain Kirk himself — actor William The STAR center created 75 new jobs to start, Shatner — launched on a suborbital flight which will likely expand in the future. • Kennedy Point Park - Located along from Texas, courtesy of Blue Origin. The US 1, south of Cheney Hwy. (SR 50). expansion of space tourism in the Titusville In recent weeks, Terran Orbital has also area is just another example of how the announced they will make a $300 million • Kirk Point Park - Located along US 1, aerospace world continues to grow and investment to create a manufacturing plant south of Knox McRae Dr. thrive in our area. at Kennedy Space Center. The company’s expansion is expected to create over 2,000 • A. Max Brewer Bridge - Located in For the past several years, aerospace high-paying jobs, and is another example North Titusville near Sand Point Park. investment in the Titusville area has increased of how the Space Coast — and Titusville exponentially. Part of that investment comes — will continue to be on the forefront of • Municipal Marina - Located along from defense contractors such as Lockheed humankind’s venture to the stars. US 1, north of Garden St. (SR 406). Martin — which moved its ballistic missile program headquarters to Titusville in 2020 Blue Origin’s facility in Space Florida’s Exploration Park, in • Parrish Park - on the east side of the — but also includes the commercial space 2021. (Blue Origin) river along SR 406 at the A. Max program that is rapidly expanding in the area. Brewer Causeway. Blue Origin, which has invested over • Rotary Riverfront Park - Located $250 million on its New Glenn rocket along US 1, north of Knox McRae Dr. manufacturing center and other facilities in Space Florida’s Exploration Park near • Sand Point Park - A 30-acre park on Kennedy Space Center, is set to spend the shore of the Indian River, located another $1 billion on expanding its facilities. at the juncture of US 1 and the A. Max Brewer Causeway. • Space View Park - Space View Park is located at the east-end of Broad St., less than 15 miles directly across from the launch pads. • William J. Manzo Park - Located along US 1 just north of Country Club Blvd. January 2022 \\ Talking Points 14

FEATURE STORIES FUSNUNIN THE at Playalinda Beach One of Titusville’s biggest attractions is Playalinda Beach,NPS/Photo Stanley A SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch viewed from Playalinda Beach. a 24-mile-long beach along the Canaveral National Seashore. The shore is home to more than 1,000 plant an excellent place to see waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds, species and 310 bird species, and is the longest undeveloped and raptors, and sometimes visitors will catch a glimpse at beach on the east coast of Florida. This makes it the perfect alligators, otters, bobcats, and various other wildlife. destination for locals and tourists alike who want to have a fun, relaxing day in the sun. Playalinda offers magnificent views of rocket launches from the Kennedy Space Center. Located within 5 miles of the launch, Sight-Seeing the beach is one of the closest locations to the site on the Space Coast. Additionally, it offers a nice walk down the beach Open from 6am - 6pm in the winter and 6am - 8pm in the and plenty of space to set up camp for a comfortable launch- summer, Playalinda Beach offers a beautiful view of the viewing experience! Atlantic, unobscured by construction or development. Visitors of Playalinda love it for its serene, undisturbed natural feel and Additionally, Playalinda will soon become the epicenter of quiet, peaceful charm. While many of Florida’s beaches have Titusville’s multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trails. The Coast-To- been developed with hotels, shops, and food stands, Playalinda Coast Trail, which starts in St. Petersburg, will complete its 250 is a breath of fresh air with uncontested views. mile journey at Playalinda Beach. The Coast-To-Coast Trail also overlaps with the St. Johns River-To-Sea Loop, a 260-mile trail The drive out to the underway in northeast Florida, which runs through five counties beach crosses into the and encompasses part of the 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Sightseers will easily spot turtles, gators, and exotic birds as they drive through the beautiful preserve. There’s even a visitor center for those who want to explore a little more of the refuge, which consists of over 140,000 acres and hosts more than 1,500 species of plants and wildlife, including 15 federally listed species. The visitor center is open seven days a week from 9am - 5pm. For those who want a little more, the path includes a detour out to Black Point Wildlife Drive, which is a 7-mile, one-way drive through shallow marsh impoundments and pine flatwoods. It’s 15 Talking Points / January 2022

Fishing BirdingFlorida’s Go-To For FEATURE STORIES While the Space Coast is already a superb place to cast your Every year, thousands of birds flock to Florida to enjoy a reprieve line, Playalinda is a local fishing spot that has become something from the cold northern winter, and every year thousands of eager of a fan favorite. Our pristine beach is the perfect place for surf birdwatchers follow! This year marks the 25th Annual Space Coast fishing, with no shops, condos, or restaurants along the shore to Birding and Wildlife Festival, taking place in Cape Canaveral February 2 distract you from your beautiful natural surroundings. – 6, 2022. The SCBWF is one of the largest birding festivals in the United States, featuring world class photographers, field trips, workshops, Playalinda is also home to a slew of different fish, with Whiting presentations, and, of course, bird watching! being the most common catch year-round. Pompano are also a popular catch in the cooler months of the year, along with Florida is rich in native populations of wildlife and birds, but it is Bluefish, Black Drum, and Croakers. also along a busy route for migrating birds stopping over for the winter. Florida’s Space Coast – home to Merritt Island National Wildlife Sea Turtle Nesting Refuge, Canaveral National Seashore, and Kennedy Space Center, is one of the best birding locations in the United States because it is situated Many Titusville residents eagerly await the annual sea turtle at the convergence of two zones — temperate and tropical — creating nestings in the summer months. Between May and October, a natural diversity of unique habitats that attract varied bird species. biologists monitor between 5,000 and 13,000 nests. More sea The festival invites bird watchers of all ages, from beginners to veterans, turtles nest on Canaveral National Seashore than any other to attend and catch a glimpse of the magnificence of nature. National Park unit, making it an extremely popular tourist destination and an exciting annual tradition for locals. During Titusville provides birdwatchers and enthusiasts numerous the months of June and July, visitors can sign up for a FWCC opportunities to get up close with nature and view birds and wildlife in permitted Turtle Watch program where the mother turtles can their natural habitats. be seen swimming up to shore, laying her eggs, and returning to the ocean. Reservations begin every year on May 15th. For more • Blue Heron Wetlands area in South Titusville; information, call (386) 428-3384 ext. 0. • Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, east of There’s also an annual sea turtle festival celebrating the Titusville; occasion in Downtown Titusville. This family friendly event • Betty Salter Trail at the Great Outdoors Plantation Manor, off includes a slew of turtle themed activities, such as arts and crafts, face painting, dance groups, and much more. The event State Road 50; is accompanied by a Thirsty Turtle Beer Brawl Kick Off Party for • Fox Lake Sanctuary, West Titusville; adults the night before, and an Indian River Lagoon Clean Up the • Blackpoint Wildlife Drive; morning of. • Parrish Park off A. Max Brewer Memorial Parkway; • Enchanted Forest, State Road 405; Surfing • Chain of Lakes; and more! Playalinda is a hidden gem when it comes to surfing. While you Enjoy the outdoors and cool weather as you explore the natural won’t find massive tides coming ashore, Playalinda is known for beauty that Titusville and the surrounding area have to offer. For a consistently decent waves on northern swells and an incoming full list of field trips, presentations, and activities, visit scbwf.org.and tide. The Canaveral National Seashore is huge, spanning 13 support the sponsors that make the whole event possible! different parking areas, so the water is never crowded and there is always plenty of room to catch a wave. NPS/Photo Roman A family of Sandhill Cranes searches for food along the waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. January 2022 \\ Talking Points 16

FEATURE STORIESExplore Historic • 57 stories about historic Titusville • 5 historic Titusville “tours” • Historic imagery • 3 FREE ways to explore! • DOWNLOAD the FREE mobile app (search: Explore Historic Titusville) • VISIT the website (history.titusville.com) • GET the full-color book (available at City Hall) 17 Talking Points / January 2022

Eastern Florida State College’s Titusville Campus, located off U.S. 1 in north Titusville, offers courses leading to Bachelor Degrees and Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degrees. The 120- acre campus is adjacent to the Indian River Lagoon and Chain of Lakes Park. The campus serves about 2,000 students including dual- enrolled students from both Titusville and Astronaut High Schools. The dedicated faculty and staff at the Titusville Campus strive to ensure all students have a safe and exemplary academic experience to help them reach their personal and professional goals. The Titusville Campus boasts outstanding biological science, chemistry, and computer labs as well as a greenhouse for horticulture projects. The Student Center provides excellent support services that complement the academic environment. A Learning Resource Center, Academic Success Center, and Fitness Center are also available for use by all students. Additionally, Brevard Public Schools operates an Adult Education Center on campus grounds. The campus is well positioned to add career and technical programs to address the workforce needs of a rapidly growing aerospace sector at Kennedy Space Center and the region’s high technology companies. January 2022 \\ Talking Points 18

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North satellite production in North Brevard can be found at Brevard www.TerranOrbital.com. Economic Report The addition of more than 2,000 new jobs to the North Brevard area in the coming years is expected to also create additional jobs throughout Troy Post, North Brevard Economic Development Zone the community. Using the Regional Input-Output Modeling System (or, RIMS II) developed by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis,, the Terran The region of North Brevard is an area of East Central project is also expected to create 2,542 indirect jobs (those created Florida that encompasses the City of Titusville, as well as by suppliers of materials/services/goods used in the construction / operation of Terran’s manufacturing center). the surrounding communities of Mims, Scottsmoor, and Port St. John. Over the past several years, this community has experienced To view the full economic impact report, follow this link at the NBEDZ significant economic growth in not only the aerospace sector — due website: www.nbedz.org/reports. to its proximity to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — but also in other sectors as well. Multiple out-of- GO2 Weapons, Inc. expanding state businesses have made the decision to relocate to the Titusville manufacturing in Titusville. area to take advantage of the economic incentives provided, bringing thousands of jobs to the area. GO2 Weapons, Inc., a high-precision machining company and gun manufacturer, has expanded into a 15,000 sq. ft. industrial building in New Business Developments Titusville’s Spaceport Commerce Park, a structure that formally housed the firm Intelli-Fuels. GO2 makes a variety of machining parts and semi- More than 2000 jobs expected to automatic rifles for civilian and military use (primarily for Special Forces be created by Terran Orbital. units – the company routinely displays its wares at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference), distributing its products through a dealer network that consists of retail sites across the southeast U.S., and in Utah. The company also offers original equipment manufacturing (OEM) services to other industry partners. Go2 Weapons employs approximately 15 people at its Titusville facility. To learn more, visit www.Go2weapons.com. Terran Orbital, one of the world’s leading providers of small satellites GenH2 liquid hydrogen equip. (also referred to as CubeSats), recently announced plans to build a manufacturer locating their HQ new 600,000 sq. ft. facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The new in Titusville. manufacturing center, projected to cost $300 million, will be built on property near the former Space Shuttle Landing Facility, an area GenH2, a company that manufactures infrastructure components managed by the state’s aerospace and spaceport development authority, and fueling stations for liquid hydrogen systems, has purchased the 10- Space Florida. The project is expected to create more than 2,100 acre former Eckler Industries property along U.S. Highway 1 in Titusville, direct new jobs in Brevard County over the next few years. for conversion into a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing center, headquarters, and research lab. GenH2 plans to spend approximately Terran Orbital combines satellite design, production, launch planning, $35 million to completely redevelop the buildings and the property. mission operations, and in-orbit technical support to serve a diverse Financial assistance for the project was provided by the North Brevard customer base that includes military, civil, and commercial clients. The Economic Development Zone (NBEDZ), with technical assistance manufacturing complex that the company plans to build in North Brevard will enable Terran to manufacture “nanosatellites,” compact apparatuses approximately the size of a shoebox, but equipped to do almost everything a conventional satellite can, for a substantially lower cost per unit. The new facility will feature 3-D printing and additive manufacturing technologies to permit rapid space vehicle delivery to Earth’s orbit, as well as capabilities to produce and fabricate the highest quality, most technologically advanced printed circuit board assembly. Additional information about the company and its plans for 23 Talking Points / January 2022

provided by the Economic Development Commission (EDC) of Florida’s Amazon’s Last Mile team is the division responsible for getting Space Coast. The real estate deal was brokered by Rocket City Real packages from delivery stations to a customer’s doorstep. The company Estate; Rush Construction will serve as general contractor. has been growing its last-mile delivery activities in recent years, in an effort to increase delivery speeds for Amazon-shipped products and The company anticipates serving a growing demand in the electric packages. A recent article in The Wall Street Journal highlighted the car and truck industry, utilizing liquified hydrogen to charge fuel cell company’s efforts to multiply the number of fulfillment, sorting, and batteries in these vehicles. In California alone, the company anticipates other delivery facilities across the U.S. in the coming years. the placement of more than 2,000 charging stations. According to company president Cody Bateman, that trend is expected to continue Local Real Estate Market in 15 additional states over the next five to ten years. GenH2, which also has offices in Arizona and Texas, anticipates hiring 35 to 40 employees over the next two years, and eventually reaching 100 employees at the Titusville site; the average wage for these jobs is forecast to be $50,000. Amazon set to build distribution center in Titusville-Cocoa area. A new $13 million Amazon distribution facility is being planned for According to the Space Coast Board of REALTORS, “Closed Cocoa, FL, that could serve as a “last-mile” distribution center for Home Sales” (single family homes) for October of 2021 were up Amazon, according to recent media reports in the Orlando Business 3.9%, with 1,069 units closed, compared to 1,029 units a year prior Journal. The project site, which encompasses over 28 acres, is located (October 2020). “New Pending Sales” were down, by just -3.1% near Grissom Parkway, along the southern boundary line of the North over the previous year, with “New Listings” – an indication of Brevard Economic Development Zone. If the project goes forward, the available housing stock – also down, by -5.2%. The median sales initial facility would likely contain approximately 200,000 sq. ft., and price for a Brevard single family home continued to climb, up by employ more than 300 people. Additional information on the developer 19.3% (to $327,000), compared to last year during the same period, can be found at www.seefriedproperties.com. when the median sales price was $274,150. “Months’ Supply of Inventory” of homes for sale was down, by a significant -33.3% to just one month, a decrease from 1.5 months during October 2020. For additional information on key economic statistics for the North Brevard area, please visit www.NBEDZ.org and www. SpaceCoastMLS.com. Employment numbers for Titusville show marked improvement over past year of COVID-19. The table below shows the latest economic statistics for the northern part of Brevard County, Florida (principally the communities of Mims, Port St. John, Scottsmoor, and Titusville), according to seasonally unadjusted figures from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Current Year (Oct 2021) Previous Year (Oct 2020) Percentage Change Titusville Unemployment Rate 4.2% 5.5% Titusville Labor Force Size 22,521 21,204 6.21% County Unemployment Rate 3.7% 4.5% County Labor Force Size 299,360 280,311 6.80% State Unemployment Rate 4.0% 5.6% State Labor Force Size 10,657,000 10,048,000 6.06% January 2022 \\ Talking Points 24

Kentucky Fried Chicken Comfort Suites NEW & CONTINUED PROJECTS A site plan is under review for a 1,542-square-foot restaurant located Site permit has been issued for a 68,922-square-foot, 122-room hotel at 4670 South Street. The project includes demolishing the existing car located at 4830 Helen Hauser Boulevard. wash on the property. Massage Envy U-Haul A site plan is under review for a 38,387-square-foot self storage center A new massage parlor and skin care boutique is preparing to open at located at 2060 Garden Street. Titus Landing. Renzetti New Building Addition Mutter Office Building A site plan is under review for a 11,920-square-foot new manufacturing Site and building construction continues for a 2,316-square-foot office building located at 8800 Grissom Parkway. building located at 346 S. Washington Avenue 25 Talking Points / January 2022

AOTC Office Building Titusville Medical Office Site construction continues for a 9,600-square-foot office and storage Site and building construction continues for a 5,285-square-foot NEW & CONTINUED PROJECTS building located at 1540 Armstrong Drive. medical office located at 2335 S. Washington Avenue. Verona Subdivision Vystar Credit Union Site work for phase 1 is complete, and construction continues on the Site and building construction is nearing completion for a new credit single-family homes. Site construction also continues for Village D, union and demolition of the former Eckerd’s located at 1809 Cheney which consists of 79 single-family homes on 121 acres. The preliminary Highway. plat/site plan is under review for the third phase, Village B, which will consist of 174 single-family homes on 117 acres. Enterprise Rent A Car Tranquility Bay Site construction continues for a subdivision consisting of 99 single- A site plan has been approved for site related changes to the property family homes located at the northeast corner of US 1 and SR 405. located at 1026 S. Hopkins Avenue for a car rental business. January 2022 \\ Talking Points 26

Fox Lake Hammock Brooks Landing NEW & CONTINUED PROJECTS Site construction is complete, and home construction has begun, for Site permits have been issued for a 143 single-family home subdivision the 61-lot, single-family home subdivision located along SR 405 just located north of Jay Jay Road. north of Fox Lake Road. Scobie Park Improvements Nu-Vision Professional Office Site and building construction continues for a 3,965-square-foot office Scobie Park improvements are underway, which include a pervious building located at 105 Pinedo Drive. walkway to the water and landscaping which includes mangroves. The improvements will be funded with a Space Coast Tourist Development BRAGG grant in the first quarter of 2022. Launch Federal Credit Union Building construction continues of a new 9,221-square-foot warehouse Site construction continues for a 3,796-square-foot credit union and office located along Chaffee Drive. located west of Singleton Avenue and South of Garden Street. 27 Talking Points / January 2022

Important City Numbers Cafe’ Paradiso Building Department 321.567.3760 A new restaurant featuring Cajun, Creole, Caribbean, and Cuban cuisine has opened at 16 Main Street. Business Tax Receipts (Occupational Licenses) 321.567.3758 Paradise Grille City Clerk 321.567.3686 A new restaurant featuring BBQ and grilled meats, artisan sandwiches, City Hall Main Number 321.567.3775 classic sides, and delectable desserts, has opened at 106 Main Street. City Hall FAX Number 321.383.5704 City Manager’s Office 321.567.3702 Code Enforcement 321.567.3770 Community Advocate 321.567.3689 Customer Service (Utility Billing) 321.383.5791 Economic Development 321.567.3774 Fire Department (Non-Emergency) 321.567.3800 Fire Public Education 321.567.3804 Human Resources 321.567.3728 Jobline 321.567.3731 Neighborhood Services 321.567.3987 Municipal Marina 321.383.5600 Permits 321.567.3759 Planning Department 321.567.3782 Police (Non-Emergency) 321.264.7800 Police / Fire Rescue (Emergency) 911 COMPLETED & OPEN Solid Waste 321.383.5755 Stormwater 321.567.3832 Stormwater (After Hours Emergency) 888.399.1327 Streets Maintenance 321.567.3832 Water Field Operations (Water Main Break) 321.567.3883 Water Main Break (After Hours Emergency) 321.383.5657 Water Resources Conservation Program 321.567.3865 LED Sign Information 321.567.3689 Chipotle Leaf Lounge The new Chipotle restaurant will be opening very soon at Titus Landing. A new cigar lounge recently opened in Downtown Titusville, at 317 South Washington Ave. January 2022 \\ Talking Points 28

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