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Maria Sonnenberg

Melbourne, United States

Correspondent at Florida Today

Writer at Freelance

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Articles

  • 1 week ago | vieravoice.com | Maria Sonnenberg

    When Robert Jackson was growing up, dyslexia significantly hampered his academic progress. “The only thing that kept me in school were the arts and sports,” he said. Jackson channeled his creativity into a successful career in the greater Washington, D.C. area, eventually owning his own broadcast media business. But, he never forgot his struggles as a student and wanted to help the next generation.

  • 1 week ago | vieravoice.com | Maria Sonnenberg

    Several Brevard County residents are traveling with purpose this summer as they focus on trips that help their fellow humans. Chris and Robin Conneen, aka the 4TheGirls Hike Team, are channeling their love for the outdoors into a trek through 100 miles of the Inca Trail. The freedom hike is organized by Atlas Free, an international nonprofit fighting against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The couple aim to hike 100 miles in 10 days through the mountainous terrain of the Peruvian Andes.

  • 1 week ago | vieravoice.com | Maria Sonnenberg

    The word catamaran conjures images of tall, elegant boats regally tackling the waves. The little boats that zip around Lake Dora, the Dora Canal and the Clermont Chain of Lakes are technically catamarans, but these kitties are much smaller and nimbler. The powered two-person catamarans zip across the water on narrated tours across scenic waterways. No boating experience is needed.

  • 1 week ago | floridatoday.com | Maria Sonnenberg

    Sit back among the leafy bower of Melbourne Village and get ready to groove with the sounds of notable Florida troubadours. That’s the gist of Sunday Sampler East, monthly concerts held at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of the month through October, minus July, at the Hester Wagner Community House in Melbourne Village. The Will McLean Foundation underwrites the concerts, modeled after the popular Sunday Sampler series held at a historic train depot in Dunnellon.

  • 3 weeks ago | floridatoday.com | Maria Sonnenberg

    By Maria SonnenbergFor FLORIDA TODAYOne Senior Place in Viera is hosting a free "Celebrate Women's Day" event on May 2nd. The event will feature food, a fashion show, massages, dance lessons and gift baskets. The event aims to promote self-care for women and celebrate their contributions. International Women’s Day is behind us, but the fact that the day has passed is not a good excuse to stop celebrating women. One Senior Place in Viera certainly isn’t stopping the festivities.

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