Episode Description: Dive into the quirky side of Brevard County with Brevard Beat as we uncover the Space Coast’s hidden history! From the ghostly handyman haunting Cocoa Village Playhouse to the eerie Green Gables mansion, the quirky Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, and the abandoned Wizard of Oz park ruins, we explore weird tales and offbeat spots. Join us for fascinating folklore, odd facts, and tips to visit these unique Brevard gems!
Addresses of Places Mentioned:
• Cocoa Village Playhouse: 300 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922 (cocoavillageplayhouse.com)
• Green Gables: 1501 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901 (greengables.org)
• Cape Canaveral Lighthouse: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL 32925 (tours via Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, kennedyspacecenter.com)
• Wizard of Oz Park Ruins: Near Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935 (no official site; check abandonedfl.com for details)
• Brevard County Historical Commission: 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922 (brevardfl.gov)
• Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science: 2201 Michigan Ave, Cocoa, FL 32926 (visitspacecoast.com)
• Rossetter House Museum: 2241 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935 (rossetterhousemuseum.org)
• Melbourne Auditorium (Brevard Library Con): 625 E Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901 (visitspacecoast.com for event details)
