Suzy Fleming Leonard, Florida Today

Suzy Fleming Leonard

Florida Today

Space Coast, FL, United States

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Past:
  • Florida Today
  • PNJ
  • Ocala Star-Banner
  • The Palm Beach Post
  • Herald-Tribune
  • USA TODAY
  • Tallahassee Democrat
  • Shiny Sheet
  • 10 News Tampa Bay
  • thedailyjournal.com

Past articles by Suzy:

Here's why Merritt Island Dairy Queen will close Feb. 5 after 58 years

"We're not gong to rule anything out," said owner Deb Gentile. "We're not ready to retire from this." → Read More

Disney resort during Hurricane Ian was 'like the Twilight Zone,' according to guest

No new guests were allowed to check into Disney hotels on Thursday, but guests who were already there stayed put → Read More

Titusville, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa restaurants plan early hours for Monday's Artemis I launch

Titusville, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa restaurants plan early hours and special breakfast menus for Monday's launch; some offer premium parking — for a cost. → Read More

8 Space Coast breakfast spots with great views of Artemis, plus 16 post-launch options

Check out these 16 Space Coast places to grab breakfast before, during or after the Artemis I launch, plus 8 places with a view for lunch or later → Read More

Sweet! August means celebrating honey bees; here's how to them to you Space Coast yard

A Honey Bee Day celebration is planned for Aug. 20 at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences offices in Cocoa → Read More

Eat, Stay, Love: Check out 18 of our favorite Florida hotel restaurants

From casual waterfront spots with local bands on stage to fine-dining places with dress codes, these Florida hotels have restaurants worth visiting → Read More

Suzy Fleming Leonard: This scallop recipe started my love affair with chili oil

I discovered my go-to chili oil while on assignment eight years ago; here's a recipe that uses it, plus a few other favorite flavor recommendations → Read More

Former Foo Bar employee takes ownership and reopens downtown Melbourne lounge

Foo Bar, once a popular hangout in downtown Melbourne, has new owners and a new attitude → Read More

New restaurant alert: Owner of Mr. Delicious talks about growing up in the pizza business

Mr. Delicious owner Mike Acosta grew up making pizza; his parents owned the now-closed Christy's Pizza restaurant in Cocoa → Read More

Sally Scalera: Improper use of pesticides can cause harm to people, pets, the environment

Take care to protect yourself, your family, your pets and beneficial insects when using pesticides on your plants this summer → Read More

Enjoy National Beer Day — or any day — at one of these Space Coast breweries

Brevard breweries offer everything from IPAs and ciders to stouts and non-alcoholic brews; here's where to find them from Titusville to Melbourne → Read More

New restaurant: Arrive at Merritt Island bar and grill by boat; enjoy Polynesian flair

Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill opened in March on Merritt Island at the site occupied for 50 years by Tingley RV Park and Marina → Read More

Suzy Fleming Leonard: Sisters are our first best friends and our first worst enemies

Sometimes the best vacation is relaxing quiet time spent with someone who knows you better than anyone else in the world → Read More

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Sugar dreams come true for Palm Bay baker featured on Netflix series 'Is It Cake?'

Eat a rubber ducky? Take a bite out of a sand bucket? Absolutely, if it's a cake creation by SugarDreams owner Dessiree Salaverria of Palm Bay. → Read More

Daylight saving time: Here's something we can all agree on; let's stop switching times

Are we ever going to stop changing our clocks each spring and fall? Maybe. A congressional panel met last week to discuss moving to a permanent time → Read More

Creative minds behind Crydermans Barbecue prepare to unveil meat market in Cocoa Village

Crydermans Meat Market will sell high-quality fresh meats, as well as deli meat, seasonings and rubs, grills, wine and local craft beer. → Read More

Love chocolate? Owner of Yellow Dog Cafe in Malabar shares his brownie recipe

The culinary team, led by Stuart Borton and pastry chef Jennifer Stone, will defend their Best Chocolate Fix title at the Zonta Chocolate Festival → Read More

Suzy Fleming Leonard: According to wardrobe wisdom, 'I wasn't made for winter'

The uniform of the day in the home office is comfortable shoes and a light-hearted slogan tee. → Read More

Suzy Fleming Leonard: Happiness, like athletic ability, can be practiced and cultivated

Just like with athletic or artistic talent, some people are more inclined to happiness, while others have to work at it. → Read More

Suzy Fleming Leonard: How has your life changed in the past 2 years? Let me know

Columnist Suzy Fleming Leonard invites readers to share how life is today compared to what it was two years ago. → Read More