š± Why Archie Carr Refuge feels like a real-life fairytale near home.
Good morning to you Melbourne Beach! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Archie Carr Refuge feels like a real-life fairytale near home.
- How a Melbourne Beach startup is tapping global hard-tech investors
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
- Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 7 Magical Florida Spots That Will Make You Believe In Fairytales (familydestinationsguide.com) ā One of Floridaās most magical āfairytaleā spots is right in Melbourne Beach at Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, where protected, uncrowded shoreline and nesting sea turtles create a wild, peaceful escape. The article also spotlights other whimsical destinations around the state, from castles to gardens and springs, for residents planning day trips or roadātrip adventures. 
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ā¢ IEEE Entrepreneurship Connects Hardware Startups With Investors (ieee.org) ā A Melbourne Beachāfounded startup, Gigantor Technologies, is highlighted as one of the hard-tech companies benefiting from IEEEās new Hard Tech Venture Summits, which connect hardware founders with investors and mentors. These summits, held in U.S. tech hubs and expanding globally, focus on funding, manufacturing, and regulatory guidance for robotics, semiconductor, aerospace, and other hardware innovators. Ā Ā Ā
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š Events Nearby
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Grant BBQ Festival
GRANT BBQ FEST , grant community house , 4580 1st St , Grant-Valkaria
4:30 pm -
Drunken Noodles & Shrimp Summer Rolls ā Florida Academy of Baking
Florida Academy of Baking , 1370 Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy Suite E , Satellite Beach
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Lifestyle, Health & Wellness Expo
Melbourne Square Mall
10:00 am -
Russ Kellum Trio at Key West Bar
30 Tradewinds Dr , Indian Harbour Beach
8:00 pm -
Handmade Gnocchi with Lemon Pistachio Pesto ā Florida Academy of Baking
Florida Academy of Baking , 1370 Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy Suite E , Satellite Beach
3:00 pm -
City Council Workshop - Refinement of Budget Priorities
West Melbourne Calendar , 2285 Minton Road , West Melbourne
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Network Launch
Groundswell Startups
5:30 pm -
Regular City Council
West Melbourne Calendar , 2285 Minton Road , West Melbourne
6:00 pm -
Pilates
West Melbourne Calendar , 2285 Minton Road , West Melbourne
9:30 am -
Celebrate Earth Day! Lady Bug Release
West Melbourne Calendar , 3000 Minton Road , West Melbourne
10:30 am -
Pickleball Private Lessons
West Melbourne Calendar , 2285 Minton Road , West Melbourne
1:30 pm -
Pond Pals Fishing Program
West Melbourne Calendar , 3053 Fell Road , West Melbourne
3:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I wouldn't think it was probable, possible maybe, but someone stole 2 crates of pvc fittings off the curb at my customer's house in Satelitte today!
It may have have been confused with refuse, but I dont know how. Hey man, that's my work! Put them back please. Thank you (Nextdoor Melbourne Beach)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Satellite Beach. Apply here.
š Nearby News
Melbourne
- FBI Analyzing DNA Recovered From Nancy Guthrie's Home: Report (iheart.com)
- Cool front headed to Florida, but first a scorching, dry weekend (floridatoday.com)
- WFIT Local & State News - April 16, 2026 PM (wfit.org)
West Melbourne
- Space Coast Town Center plans to become 'neo-urban' hub in West Melbourne (floridatoday.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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