Archive for month: March, 2022

Keep Brevard Beautiful’s (KBB) South Action Team presented the “We Noticed” Beautification Award to Satellite Beach’s Coldwell Banker Paradise Real Estate on March 9. The real estate business has been operating for several years in other locations and counties, receiving the We Noticed Award from Keep Indian River Beautiful, but recently decided to add a facility to south Brevard with an aesthetically-pleasing structure and vegetation along Highway A1A. With a background in landscaping, owners Steven Schlitt and his sister Linda Schlitt-Gonzalez looked forward to including personal touches in the design of an upgraded facility that could offer employees and residents a beautiful exterior and interior before getting down to business, with an added bonus of Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant inside. “We wanted our facility to reflect the balance between human infrastructure and nature,” said Mr. Gonzalez. After months of planning and construction, the new facility’s landscaping includes all Florida-friendly or Florida native plants such as seaoxy daisies, blanket sunflowers, sea grapes, silver buttonwoods, coonties, cardboard palms, silver palms and crotons surrounding the parking area, complimenting the beachy look of the building. A special touch was installing a rain garden to help stormwater. The real estate agency also enjoys helping local organizations in their pursuit of environmentally friendly practices, as exemplified by their event March 13 with proceeds going to Marine Resources Council and the North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation Program from 11 AM until 5 PM. Attending the “We Noticed” presentation were building owners Steven and Linda Gonzalez, Coast One Title agents, Coldwell Banker Paradise Real Estate agents, City of Satellite Beach employees, and KBB South Action Team members. Throughout the year, the South Action Team recognizes property and business owners from the southern part of Brevard County for their efforts to beautify the area and environmentally improve their landscaping. The program has been in operation since the 1990’s and has recognized dozens of properties throughout the County.