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Palm Bay Renaming and Dedication Ceremony Set for Baseball/Softball Complex at Fred Poppe Regional Park

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PALM BAY, FLORIDA – The City of Palm Bay Parks & Recreation Department will host a renaming and dedication ceremony of the baseball/softball complex at Fred Poppe Regional Park on Thursday, April 15 beginning at 5:30pm. The park is located at 1951 Malabar Rd NW, in Palm Bay. The media and public are invited to attend. 
 
The ceremony will commence with a dedication and proclamation reading by Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina. The baseball/softball complex will be officially named as the Roberto Clemente Walker Baseball/Softball Complex. The two baseball fields will then be officially named as Jackie Robinson Field and Hank Aaron Field.
 
Following the ceremony, there will be an exhibition baseball game between the Space Coast Rockets, who will honor Jackie Robinson by wearing #42, and the Alpha Prime Aviators, who will honor Hank Aaron by wearing #44. The game will begin at 6:00pm. Concessions will be available for purchase. The ceremony and game will be broadcast live by Brevard Sports Network.
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Brightline Railway Crossings Will Prompt Temporary Closures/Detours

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BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Motorists will encounter various road closures and detours in the days and weeks ahead as a result of ongoing construction and railroad crossing upgrades for the Brightline rail line from Orlando to West Palm Beach.

Among those slated to begin as early as April 19 are:

A full road closure for the railroad Crossing at Suntree Boulevard from 7 a.m. Monday, April 19, through 5 p.m. Saturday, April 24. An additional closing is planned for 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 8.

Detours are as follows:

  • Eastbound Suntree Boulevard traffic will be directed to travel south on N. Wickham Road to Pineda Causeway, travel east on Pineda Causeway to U.S. 1 and travel north on U.S. 1 to access Suntree Boulevard.
  • Westbound Suntree Boulevard traffic will be directed to travel south on U.S. 1 to Pineda Causeway, travel west on Pineda Causeway to N. Wickham Road and travel north on N. Wickham Road to Suntree Boulevard.

Also planned is a full road closure at the railroad crossing at Lincoln Avenue in Melbourne, beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, April 22, through 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 28.

Detours are as follows:

  • Eastbound Lincoln Avenue traffic will be directed to travel north or south on Waverly Place to access Fee Avenue or Palmetto Avenue. From Fee avenue then travel east to U.S. 1 and travel south on U.S. 1 to access Lincoln Avenue. From Palmetto Avenue travel east to U.S. 1 and travel north on U.S. 1 to access Lincoln Avenue.
  • Westbound Lincoln Avenue traffic will be directed to travel north or south on U.S. 1 to access Fee Avenue or Palmetto Avenue. From Fee Avenue travel west to Waverly Place and travel south on Waverly Place to access Lincoln Avenue. From Palmetto Avenue travel west to Waverly Place and travel north on Waverly place to access Lincoln Avenue.

A long term closure through May 22 is planned at the railroad crossing at Prospect Avenue in Melbourne to allow for bridge work completion.

Detours are as follows:

  • Eastbound Prospect Avenue traffic will be directed to Stone Street, travel south on Stone Street to WH Jackson Street, travel east on WH Jackson Street to U.S. 1 and travel north on U.S. 1 to access Prospect Avenue.
  • Westbound Prospect Avenue traffic will be directed to U.S. 1, travel south on U.S. 1 to WH Jackson Street, travel west on WH Jackson Street to Stone Street and travel north on Stone Street to access Prospect Avenue.
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Norwegian Cruise Line will require passengers and crew to be vaccinated

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World News-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will require all passengers and crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19 when U.S. cruises restart, becoming the first of the three largest cruise companies to mandate inoculations for all on board.

The new mandate will apply to the company three cruise lines: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas. The company made the announcement today with hopes of convincing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to allow its ships to start sailing in July. 

The CDC is preventing companies from cruising from U.S. ports until they meet the requirements of its ” conditional sail order”.

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City of Palm Bay to Open Vaccine Distribution Site

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Vaccinations will be performed by appointment only on Friday, April 9. Registration opens Monday, April 5 at 9:00am.
 
PALM BAY, FLORIDA – The City of Palm Bay, in partnership with Brevard County Emergency Management and the Department of Health in Brevard County, will be opening a COVID-19 vaccine distribution site at Palm Bay Fire Rescue Headquarters, located next to Liberty Park at 899 Carlyle Avenue SE. The distribution site will be operated by Palm Bay Fire Rescue personnel and offer free drive-thru vaccinations by appointment only beginning on Friday, April 9, 2021.
 
How to Secure a Vaccination Appointment
 
The City of Palm Bay’s vaccination site is appointment-only; no walk-ups will be allowed. The City will open registration phone lines at 9:00am on Monday, April 5. Appointments will be assigned on a first come, first served basis until all appointment slots have been filled. During your registration call, a representative will collect information needed to begin your vaccination paperwork.
 
To make a vaccination appointment, call (321) 726-2790. Phone lines will be activated at 9:00am on Monday, April 5.
 
Once you have completed the registration process, you will be assigned an appointment time. To ensure a smooth vaccination appointment, please arrive to the testing site on time.
 
What to Bring to Your Vaccination Appointment
 
Please bring a valid form of ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) to your vaccination appointment. If your ID does not list a Florida address, please bring proof of full- or part-time Florida residency (utility bill, mortgage statement, etc.).
 
Vaccine Eligibility
 
The City of Palm Bay must operate in accordance with State of Florida vaccination eligibility guidelines. As of April 5, 2021, all Floridians are eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug administration. The Moderna vaccine is authorized for individuals age 18 and up.
 
Vaccine Type
 
Currently, the City has received doses of the Moderna vaccine through its partnership with Brevard County Emergency Management and the Department of Health in Brevard County. The Moderna vaccine requires two doses, spaced 28 days apart. Individuals who receive the Moderna vaccine at the City of Palm Bay distribution site will have the appointment for their second dose scheduled during their initial visit.
 
Future Appointment Availability
 
The City of Palm Bay’s distribution site will operate on a week-to-week basis due to limited vaccine supplies. Future appointment availability will be determined by the weekly vaccine allotments received from the Florida Department of Health. The City is committed to continuing our vaccine distribution partnership with Brevard County Emergency Management and the Department of Health in Brevard County. As supplies become available, we will open additional vaccination appointments.
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Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina Releases April 2021 Mayor’s Message

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It’s a great day Palm Bay!
 
This April, in observance of Water Conservation Month, I will be leading Palm Bay in the 10th annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation by asking my fellow Palm Bayers to make a long-term commitment to use water wisely. Join me in protecting one of our most precious natural resources by taking the pledge to conserve water at www.mywaterpledge.com from April 1 through April 30. If we all do our part, we can preserve our shared water resources and protect our natural waterways for years to come!
 
I invite Palm Bayers to join me for the 2021 Trash Bash community cleanup event on April 3 and 4. Give back to our community and help clean up our great city by participating in this event. This year, Keep Brevard Beautiful will be holding Trash Bash virtually, meaning that you can participate anywhere in Palm Bay. All you have to do is download the KBB app and log your participation and your efforts will count towards Palm Bay’s overall Trash Bash ranking. Keep Brevard Beautiful will be giving awards to the city with the most participants and the city that collects the most trash, so let’s work together to beautify our city and make each other #PalmBayProud!
 
Beginning April 5, all Floridians will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. I understand and respect that the decision to get vaccinated is a personal choice, however I want all Palm Bayers to know that there are several ways to get vaccinated if you want to – and best of all it is “F-R-double E” free! You can pre-register to be vaccinated through the Department of Health in Viera by signing up at myvaccine.fl.gov or by calling (866) 201-5420. Vaccination is available through select medical providers, including Health First and Omni Healthcare. You may also seek vaccination through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, with numerous participating Brevard locations at CVS, Publix, Walmart, and Winn Dixie. Visit www.pbfl.org/COVID19 for vaccine information and registration details, as well as news and updates about future community vaccination events in Palm Bay.
 
I’m excited to announce that my fellow Councilmembers and I will be hosting a series of town hall meetings in the coming weeks to engage with citizens. The meetings will be led by City Manager Suzanne Sherman and include news and updates from the City, as well as a question-and-answer session with the public. I invite residents, business owners, and community partners to join us at one of our upcoming meetings:
 
  • Town Hall Meeting #1 – Monday, April 19 at 6:00pm
  • Location: Council Chambers, 120 Malabar Road SE
 
  • Town Hall Meeting #2 – Thursday April 29 at 6:00pm
  • Location: Tony Rosa Community Center, 1502 Port Malabar Boulevard NE
 
  • Town Hall Meeting #3 – Thursday, May 13 at 6:00pm
  • Ted Whitlock Community Center, 370 Championship Circle NW
 
I look forward to speaking directly with the public and engaging with the community. I believe that we are writing a new chapter in our city’s history and I believe that many great things are on the horizon.
 
In March, City Council approved a Strategic Alliance Memorandum with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA). The agreement will enable the City of Palm Bay to work collaboratively with the SBA to deliver information, resources, training, and events designed to nurture and support local businesses. Business owners are invited to participate in the first educational opportunity: a free webinar series on exporting for business. The webinars will be offered at 11:00am on April 21 and 28. Visit www.pbfl.org/calendar and click on the dates to access the registration links.
 
Finally, I would like to wish a very Happy Easter to all Palm Bayers! May you and your families have a safe, healthy, and joyous holiday!
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The City of Melbourne Seeking Public Input on Coastal Resiliency Plan

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The City of Melbourne is seeking public input in the development of a Coastal Resiliency Plan that will help prepare for impacts to our coastal areas out to the year 2080.

The plan will include an assessment of the City’s coastal flooding vulnerabilities and recommended adaptations, including measures to protect and prioritize infrastructure improvements in areas that are susceptible to coastal flooding events.

Public input is crucial to the planning process. If you would like to participate in the gathering of information on current coastal flooding impacts in the City of Melbourne and take a short survey about coastal resiliency, please visit the City’s Coastal Resiliency Plan website at https://smeinc.mysocialpinpoint.com/melbourne-coastal-resiliency-plan.

The city will also be hosting a second virtual workshop meeting on April 21 (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.) to give residents an additional opportunity to share their thoughts regarding current and future coastal flooding.

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City of Palm Bay to Participate in Virtual Trash Bash Event

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PALM BAY, FLORIDA – The City of Palm Bay invites citizens to celebrate Earth Month and give back to the community by participating in the 2021 Keep Brevard Beautiful (KBB) Trash Bash community litter cleanup event on April 3rd and 4th in support of The Great American Cleanup. Participating cities across Brevard will compete to win the title for the city with the most trash collected and the city with the most volunteers. The cities that earn the titles will be presented with $500.00 to donate to charity.
 
The 2021 Trash Bash event will be held virtually via the KBB app. Participants may pick up trash anywhere within Palm Bay’s city limits and are invited to collect litter individually, with their family, or in small groups of less than ten individuals. Suggested cleanup sites are available on Keep Brevard Beautiful’s Trash Bash webpage, but any location in Palm Bay will be accepted.
 
This year’s virtual Trash Bash event will require volunteers to register, chick-in, and submit data through the KBB app. In order for Palm Bay to receive credit for cleanup efforts, participants must select the Trash Bash initiative in the app.
 
For more information on the 2021 Trash Bash, visit https://keepbrevardbeautiful.org/virtual-trash-bash.
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Palm Bay-Accident Fatality on Bayside Lakes Blvd

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Around 5:00pm yesterday, a gold colored Ford Focus was driving west bound on Bayside Lakes Blvd approaching Degroodt Rd. The Ford Focus crossed over the raised median striking a GMC pickup truck that was traveling east bound on Bayside Lakes Blvd. The 28 year old female driver of the Ford Focus suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.

The driver of the pickup was transported to an area hospital and treated for serious injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Traffic Unit. An autopsy and toxicology report will determine if there were any signs of impairment. Witnesses nearby indicated speed could have been a contributing factor.

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Special Activities and Events Planned for April to Celebrate “Earth Month” in the City of Melbourne, Florida

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Protecting the environment is so important that the City of Melbourne is not limiting Earth Day to a one-day event. Instead, “Earth Month” will be celebrated throughout April with activities for kids and adults. 

 

April 3 & 4: Trash Bash

The City’s annual Trash Bash event had to be postponed last year last year due to COVID-19. This year it will be held as a virtual event, where individuals, families, or small groups (fewer than 10 people) can hold cleanups on April 3-4. Volunteers will use the KBB app to register, check-in, and submit data. For the City of Melbourne to receive credit for clean-ups, participants must select the Trash Bash Initiative in the app. More information is available on the Keep Brevard Beautiful website.

 

April 5-9: Flat Todd’s Environmental Adventures

Join Flat Todd in celebrating Earth Month 2021. Design your own Flat Todd and take pictures of him doing 10 different earth-friendly activities. Submit your pictures by April 9 to EarthMonth@mlbfl.org. For a template and ideas, go to our Flat Todd’s Environmental Adventures page.

 

April 12-16: Earth Day Bingo

Participants will be able to download and print out their own Earth Day Bingo card from the City’s website. They will then complete five environmental activities in a row, column or diagonally. Email photos of yourself doing the activities and the completed bingo card to EarthMonth@mlbfl.org. 

 

April 19-23: Earth Month Creative Writing Contest

Students will develop their own creative writing piece, such as an essay or poem. The winning pieces will be read at the Arbor Day celebration on April 30. For details go to the Earth Month Creative Writing Contest page.

 

April 22: Earth Day Celebration at Bean Park

The Melbourne Parks & Recreation Department will unveil their newly planted native garden during a celebration at the park, located at 1210 E. Melbourne Avenue, from 10-11 a.m.

 

April 30: Arbor Day Celebration at Carver Park

This event will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the park, which is located at 1092 Swan Street. This event will help the City celebrate its 32nd year as a designated Tree City USA.

 

For More Information

Call the City’s ECO Division at 321- 608-5080.

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Melbourne, Florida-Summer Camp Financial Aid Application Process is Underway

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The City of Melbourne Parks and Recreation Department has begun accepting financial aid applications for this year’s summer camp programs.

Summer camp will run June 7 – August 6, and is for children 6 years old (age as of September 1, 2021) – 11 years old (age as of camp registration).

To apply, residents can download financial aid applications from our website, or they may pick up the needed forms at each community center if they do not have access to a computer. Once completed, they may submit their paperwork via e-mail Play.Melbourne@mlbfl.org. They may also mail it to one of the city’s community centers:

  • Lipscomb Community Center: 3316 S. Monroe Street Melbourne, FL 32901
  • Joseph N. Davis Community Center: 2547 Grant Street Melbourne, FL 32901
  • Wickham Park Community Center: 2815 Leisure Way Melbourne, FL 32935

Summer Camp online registration (household ID required) will be available for Lipscomb and Wickham Park Community Center Camps on Monday, April 5, starting at 9 a.m.

Summer camp (phone only) registration is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 6 at 9 a.m. at Lipscomb Community Center and Wickham Park Community Center. Registration will continue Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., until all spaces are filled.

Summer camps are currently scheduled June 7-August 6, 2021.  Dates and summer camp policies are subject to change. 

For more information and to download forms for the city’s summer camps, please go to www.melbourneflorida.org/camp.

 

For questions about summer camp, please call 321-608-7400 or e-mail Play.Melbourne@mlbfl.org.

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