Exploring the Universe


Living On The Space Coast Of Florida

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



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