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Article #313: Living On The Space Coast Of Florida

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Whenever I talk with people on the phone Florida isn't called the Sunshine State
and they are trying to figure out where for nothing. With more than 300 days of
Palm Bay Florida is I always tell them, sunshine every year in Florida, the
"You know, it's about 45 minutes south of weather is perfect to enjoy all sorts of
the place where they launch the rockets" outdoor activities on the Space Coast.
and they immediately know where I'm Boating is a major outdoor recreational
talking about. That's just one of the activity in Brevard County. With the
advantages of living on the Space Coast Indian River, Lake Washington, the St.
of Florida. Johns River and other waterways, boaters
There is hardly a person in the United can enjoy such activities as water
States and very few in the world that skiing, fishing, air boating, canoeing
don't at least have some knowledge of the and more. Canal 54 on the Brevard County,
Space Coast and where "the rockets" are Indian River County line is a favorite
launched from. Growing up as a kid in area for waterskiers and ski clubs.
Brevard County it was a great privilege Professional level ski tournaments have
to be able to walk out into our back yard been held in canal 54.
and watch the rocket launches that would Life along the Space Coast evolves at a
take men to the moon and eventually the serene pace without the business,
Shuttle launches that would take traffic, congestion and crime of the big
astronauts to the International Space city. All the towns in Brevard County
Station. Not too many people in the world still somewhat have that small town feel
get to see that. while having access to big city
Beyond rocket launches the Space Coast amenities. Headline musical and
has advantages that are attractive to entertainment acts can be found in
more than 500,000 people who live in concert at The King Center on the campus
Brevard County. The beaches are a major of Brevard Community College in north
attraction for many people as sun Melbourne and the Milwaukee Brewers Major
worshippers and surfers start flocking to League Baseball team call Space Coast
the ocean in March every year. Some of Stadium home for spring training. The
the more famous beaches are Sebastian Brevard County Manatees round out the
Inlet Beach, Indialantic Beach and of rest of baseball season for sports fans
course Cocoa Beach, home of the hit TV in Brevard to enjoy.
show of the late 60's, I Dream Of For more big time entertainment and
Jeannie. culture, the Space Coast is situated so
The Space Coast is also a great that Orlando and everything that goes
retirement place for seniors as the with it is just a 1 hour to 45 minute
Melbourne and Palm Bay areas were voted drive from anywhere in Brevard County.
the 4th best place to retire in the With so much to enjoy and access to many
nation a few years ago. Many senior activities, recreation, beautiful weather
communities dot Brevard County and the and more, the Space Coast of Florida is
medical community offers a wide range of one of the best places to live in the
advanced services for retired citizens. nation. If you ever get the chance to see
The Space Coast a great place to spend a Shuttle launch and spend time in any of
your golden years. Brevard County's many quaint communities
One of the most noticeable benefits of you will be hooked and then you to may
life on the Space Coast is the weather. want to call the Space Coast home.






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