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The Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency (MIRA)

Through planning, partnerships, public infrastructure projects, financing tools and grants,
the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency (MIRA) focuses on economic growth and sustainability that enhances quality of life in Merritt Island, Florida—an island of opportunities.

08/14/2026

Heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS are extended to the 2026 Brevard Veterans Memorial Center (BVMC) scholarship recipients!! Each August, the BVMC awards scholarships to assist with expenses of students heading off to college. In order to apply, the student must be a veteran or an immediate family member of a Brevard County veteran, as well as Brevard County resident. In 2026, the BVMC awarded more than $18,500.00 in scholarships to the following students: Sean Brodigan, Jolie Johnson, Sabrina Bree, Hardee Fuller, Michael Carlin, Brandt McLallen, Grace McKinley, and Ashley Galus!!

Congratulations to all! And thank you to the BVMC for having this admirable program and to Roger Scruggs for his expert photography! We wish you all the best!

07/31/2026

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the event, “Grilling for Heroes,” at One Senior Place - Brevard/Space Coast, Florida in Viera. This day of appreciation was designed to extend gratitude and sincere thanks to our first responders, nurses, and educators, both past and present. The event, which was completely free for attendees, featured amazing food, children’s activities, cooling stations, and numerous vendors. It was truly a successful event for an admirable cause! Thank you!
Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida (Official)
Brevard County Fire Rescue

07/06/2026

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida (Official) July 4 parade never disappoints, and this year’s event was no exception! The excitement and feeling of patriotism surrounding America’s 250th Birthday was palpable! Parade attendees packed Courtenay Parkway from Merritt Island High School all the way to Merritt Avenue, where the parade culminated at Edgewood Junior/Senior High School. Participants from the business community, civic organizations, and of course BCSO, had apparently received a memo instructing them to outdo each other, as each float was decorated in incredibly patriotic fashion!

Immediately following the parade, the crowd gathered at the Amphitheatre at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center and Park for more activities, including a ceremony, food trucks, and displays.

We're already looking forward to 2027!

06/30/2026

The Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency (MIRA) extends best wishes for a safe and happy July 4th Holiday!! In observance of our Nation's 250th birthday, Brevard County Government offices and departments will be closed on Friday, July 3. We thank our Emergency Services personnel, who will remain on duty during this time. Enjoy!

06/08/2026

This past weekend, June 6 and 7, at the Amphitheatre at Brevard Veterans Memorial Center and Park, Space Coast Daily produced and hosted Merritt Island Fest, a two-day festival and community-centric celebration that fused music and nature with the culture of Brevard. The event featured something for everyone, and on both Saturday and Sunday, activities included live music, food trucks, vendors, and arts and crafts, as well as a surf expo designed to showcase the area’s coastal lifestyle! We cannot wait for next year!

05/27/2026

Throughout Memorial Day weekend, I had the privilege of being able to attend numerous veterans events at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center (BVMC) Park and Amphitheatre.

On Friday, May 22, Rolling Thunder Florida Chapter 1 started gearing up for a day-long rally on Saturday, which culminated in Rolling Thunder's ###VIII Annual Ride for Freedom on Sunday, May 24. The Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom is a yearly motorcycle rally that advocates for the return of Prisoners of War (POWs) and Missing in Action (MIA) service members. Riders gathered in Merritt Island from numerous states, including Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, to name just a few.

On Monday, May 25, the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center conducted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the BVMC Plaza.

The weekend's events served as a solemn reminder of the true meaning of Memorial Day, which is to honor and to mourn all of the military personnel that have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Never forget.

05/22/2026

Please be advised that the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency and other Brevard County Government offices and departments will be closed on Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. Emergency services personnel will remain on duty during this time.

05/04/2026

Congratulations to Back Brevard Heroes on the success of their 7th Annual HeroFest!! This free community event featured a day of appreciation for Brevard County's first responders and celebrated them with games, displays, entertainment and, of course, delicious food! Thank you to all of our amazing HEROES!!

04/28/2026

This coming Sunday, May 3, 11am-3pm, please join Back Brevard Heroes at Veterans Memorial Park, 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, for their 7th Annual First Responder Appreciation Day - HERO FEST! The event features something for everyone and is FREE and open to the public! For additional info on this event and on Back Brevard Heroes, please visit https://www.backbrevardheroes.com!

04/27/2026

Heartfelt thanks and gratitude are extended to everyone involved in making the Grand Opening of the Amphitheatre at Veterans Memorial Park a truly memorable and successful event! We look forward to many years of community and camaraderie at this beautiful venue and, more importantly, to its symbolism of honoring our esteemed veterans!

Thank you, all!!

Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, Brevard Veterans Memorial Center Color Guard, Brevard County Government, Brevard County Parks & Recreation Department, Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida (Official), Florida's Space Coast, State of Florida, Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce), State Senator Debbie Mayfield and Legislative Aide Will Gooden, State Representative Tyler Sirois, Brevard County District 4 Commissioner Rob Feltner, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, LTC Cynthia Watkins-Pishdad, Dean Schaff, Don Pearsall, Donn Weaver, Chaplain Chip Hanson, Rolling Thunder Florida Chapter 1, Sons of the American Revolution, Justin Gregoire, Space Coast Daily, Spectrum News 13, Accelerate Brevard: Chamber of Innovation, Space Coast Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra, Aaron Collins, Andrew Cleaver, Community Advocacy for Merritt Island - CAMI, Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency (MIRA), and EVERYONE that was instrumental in making this a reality!

And thanks to our friends at Space Coast Daily that captured the event in its entirety! If you would like to view it, please visit https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CvSwNfMYJ/

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32953

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