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Central Florida's Space Coast is a beautiful area if you are looking to relocate. Here are some Florida cities you may want to check out.
Melbourne Florida
Nestled in Brevard County on East Central Florida’s Space Coast you will find Melbourne. Significantly located on the mainland, a diminutive portion of Melbourne rests on a barrier island separated by the Indian River Lagoon. Known as The Harbor City, the estimated population as of 2006 was 76,371, making Melbourne the second largest population on the scenic and serene Space Coast. Approximately 60 miles southeast of Orlando, along Interstate 95, Melbourne is in a prime location that allows for residents and visitors to be a mere hop, skip and jump away from Disney World and Orlando’s entertaining attractions.
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Suntree Florida
Mere minutes from Florida’s gorgeous tropical beaches and 45 minutes outisde the hub of Central Florida, is the tranquil city of Suntree. Among the Space Coast’s newest communities, Suntree is located just north of Melbourne. With a population at 20,194 in 2000, this town’s population is expected to double by 2015 due to its prime location and highly-coveted features.
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Baytree in Suntree Florida
Florida’s Space Coast is home to the breathtaking community of Baytree. Harboring the vital qualities that make up the coveted Central Florida residence, Baytree has beautiful sunny weather, lush manicured landscaping, tranquil surroundings, and fine schools—this is suburbia at its best. This gated community located in Suntree is comprised of 461 homes in the neighborhoods Arundel, Balmoral / Southpointe, Chatsworth Hamlet,
Kingswood, Saddleworth, Turnberry, and Windsor. The beautiful houses here range from the high $200,000’s to a little over a million and boast views of the golf course or preservation areas. The community of Baytree is placed around the highly rated semi-private golf course at Baytree National Golf Links. The course has been named Brevard County’s Best Course 9 out of 10 years by a poll taken by Florida Today, as well as ranked as one of America’s Top Golf Courses for 2007-2008 by the Zagat Survey.
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Lansing Island Florida
Only a few blocks from the sun-drenched beaches of Brevard County’s Space Coast lay a homeowner’s dream community, Lansing Island. Indian Harbour Beach possesses one of the most elite communities in the state, so for those seeking a private and prestigious address, Lansing Island is exactly that. This private neighborhood is only accessed by crossing over the guarded bridge. Once you’re inside you will be met by sparkling waters and blossoming foliage--continue on to discover lavish waterfront homes on lots ranging from ¾ to over one acre with a price tag from $1,500,000 to $7,000,000. Comprised of five different phases, there are still some available lots to bring your dream home to fruition. One must act fast though, as Lansing Island is in high-demand since recent global attention highlighted the neighborhood.
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Viera Florida
Centrally located on the Space Coast is Brevard County’s idyllic master planned community, Viera—complete with a local’s success story. Touting a Slovak name that means faith, Viera is the town where Mr. Duda of A. Duda & Sons, Inc. started the small celery farm that flourished into one of the largest and most respected family-owned agricultural ventures in the world. As of 2000, Viera’s population was approximately at 19,083 and continues to rise, as it’s one of the newest communities in the area, and packed with suburban appeal.
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Summer Lakes
Within the city of Viera lies the beautiful neighborhood of Summer Lakes, a gated community positioned around an 80-acre freshwater lake. Beyond the gates, you’ll find a very attractive neighborhood boasting an opulent standard of housing. The well-crafted homes are built by esteemed builders Arthur Rutenberg Homes, DiPrima Custom Homes, Villa Tuscany Grande, and Joval Construction, Inc., on ¾ & 1 ½ acre lots--averaging approximately 4,000 sq ft. Summer Lakes’ natural water feature is one of their most impressive amenities. Residents can take full advantage of the enormous lake for various recreational water needs such as sailing, kayaking, paddle boating and if they choose, can even set up a dock. In addition to the serene water, this community possesses conservation areas and beautiful native flora. The fusion of nature and stellar architecture make the subdivision of Summer Lakes the perfect retreat.
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Wyndham at Duran in Viera
Bordered by undulating green fairways and captivating lake views, the private gated community of Wyndham at Duran in Viera winds its way through the 18-hole championship course at Duran Golf Club. This luxurious community is as visually appealing as they come, masterfully-constructed on 100 ft. wide lots by prominent builders like Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Christopher Burton Homes, Inc., Joyal Construction, Inc., Newport Beach 3000, Bellagio, Venetian, Uznis Development, LLC--to name a few. At Wyndham at Duran, you’ll feel as if you’re vacationing at a five-star resort. The Duran Golf Club features a 10,000 square-foot clubhouse beautifully crafted to portray the look of a British West Indies plantation. In addition to their remarkable golf course, in their state of the art Learning Center is a 9-hole practice course with holes ranging from 50-130 yards.
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Lake Washington
Lake Washington is a charming community in Melbourne that shares its name with the incredible lake it borders. The actual lake spans 4,362 acres and is Brevard County’s largest lake and the 41st largest lake in Florida. Lake Washington is incredibly important to its residents as it is the main source of fresh water for the city and its surrounding areas. Bringing in thousands of fisherman a year, the lake is stocked with game fish such as Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Shellcracker.
The community of Lake Washington has the appeal of a quiet town, yet is close enough to the excitement of surrounding cities--Downtown Melbourne is less than 8 miles away.
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Merritt Island Florida
Florida’s beautiful Merritt Island is connected to the mainland of Brevard County by a series of causeways and bridges. Once a true island, Merritt Island is still referred to as one, but is currently a peninsula. Merritt Island is about 45 minutes from busy, attraction-packed Orlando—but you don’t have to make the trip to Disney World to be entertained as Merritt Island has a bevy of entertainment of its own. The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge was established to act as a buffer zone for NASA in the quest for space discovery. Half of the Refuge consists of 140,000 acres of estuaries and marshes, and is the habitat of 1,045 species of plants and animals, as well as 310 species of birds.
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Cocoa Beach Florida
Cocoa Beach is among Florida’s most frequently visited beaches. With its white sand shore, tropical atmosphere, fresh seafood restaurants, bountiful shopping plazas, parks, and entertainment, it’s virtually impossible to run out of things to do. This well known beach community is about an hour east of Orlando on the stunning Space Coast.
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Port Canaveral Florida
If you’ve had the pleasure of vacationing aboard one of the many opulent cruise ships that sail the open ocean, there’s a good chance you departed from Florida’s fast-growing Port Canaveral. Located in Brevard County, a few minutes from Cocoa Beach is Port Canaveral, the second busiest cruise port in the world.
Millions of passengers each year come to Port Canaveral to vacation on board one of the major cruise lines docked here. Carnival, Disney, Royal Caribbean International, Holland America, and Norwegian Cruise Line regularly dock at one of the six cruise terminals. Sail off to the Caribbean, Bahamas, or Mexico on a 3, 4, or 7-day trip on one of these majestic ships.
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Rockledge Florida
Situated on the rocky, coquina-lined ledge of the beautiful Indian River Lagoon is the suitably named city of Rockledge. This historical town is revered as “Brevard County’s Oldest City” and spans approximately 11 square miles. As of 2006, Rockledge’s population was at 25,225 and continues to grow. With its family-friendly features and quaint small town feel this residential community is a wonderful retreat for those looking to offer their families the very best.
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For your next home sale or property investment on the Space Coast or in Central Florida, Jack Jeffcoat III brings A Driven Approach to real estate. Contact him today and discover what this proven professional can do for you!
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