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Default Indialantic by the Sea, Florida

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Originally Posted by justjim View Post
The so called Space Coast is close by and Cocoa Beach would be suitable with golf courses, beach and plenty of restaurants. A plus----the prices of homes and condos are rather depressed because our space program has been put on the "back burner.".

Many advantages to living on the Space Coast of Florida.

Beyond rocket launches, the Space Coast has advantages that are attractive to more than 500,000 people who live in Brevard County. That would be including the "mainland".

The barrier island has a very low population and life moves at a much more leisurely pace.

The "barrier island" offers a whole new world for those who enjoy serene small town living in close proximity to beautiful peaceful non touristy beaches. We've looked at some homes that are only three houses in from the Atlantic Ocean beach. Even if you lived midway on the barrier island, it's a narrow strip.......you could walk to the beach or walk to the intracoastal river. Ideal for those who love the water.

The beaches are a major attraction. Some of the more famous beaches are Sebastian Inlet Beach, Indialantic Beach and of course Cocoa Beach, home of the hit TV show of the late 60's, I Dream Of Jeannie. Also, Indian Harbor Beach and Melbourne Beach.
A great Hilton Hotel Resort is on Melbourne Beach.

The pretty little town of Indialantic by the Sea is merely one mile wide by one mile long with a population of no more than 3,000 people, with a slower pace of life in general and slower traffic, for sure. One would never ever get lost......that's for sure.

To it's north is Satellite Beach; to its south is Indian Harbor Beach and Melbourne Beach......then down to Sebastian Inlet.....

We like the thought of a town that is one mile long by one mile wide, with every convenience and service needed. Fifth Avenue has upscale shops, restaurants and so on......no need to leave the island except if one needed a hospital or the airport 8 minutes away in Melbourne.

The Space Coast is a great retirement place for seniors as the Melbourne and Palm Bay areas were voted the 4th best place to retire in the nation a few years ago. Many senior communities dot Brevard County and the medical community offers a wide range of advanced services for retired citizens. The Space Coast a great place to spend your golden years.

Boating is a major outdoor recreational activity in Brevard County. With the Indian River Lagoon, also known as the Intracoastal Waterway, Lake Washington, the St. Johns River and other waterways, boaters can enjoy such activities as water skiing, fishing, air boating, canoeing and more. Canal 54 on the Brevard County, Indian River County line is a favorite area for waterskiers and ski clubs. Professional level ski tournaments have been held in canal 54. Many marinas and mooring/docking boat facilities on the intracoastal.

Life along the Space Coast evolves at a serene pace without the business, traffic, congestion and crime of the big city. It's a safe and serene place to live.

All the towns in Brevard County still somewhat have that small town feel while having access to big city amenities.

Headline musical and entertainment acts can be found in concert at The King Center on the campus of Brevard Community College in north Melbourne and the Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball team call Space Coast Stadium home for spring training. The Brevard County Manatees round out the rest of baseball season for sports fans in Brevard to enjoy.

For more big time entertainment and culture, the Space Coast is situated so that Orlando and everything that goes with it is just a 45 minute drive from anywhere in Brevard County.

With so much to enjoy and access to many activities, recreation, beautiful weather and more, the Space Coast of Florida is one of the best places to live in the nation.

If you ever get the chance to see a Shuttle launch and spend time in any of Brevard County's many quaint communities you will be hooked and then you to may want to call the Space Coast home.

The beaches are empty and peaceful. The Catholic Church in Indialantic by the Sea has held their Easter Sunrise Services on the beach with huge crowds attending.

The summer sea breezes off of the ocean are another plus. Lovely homes close to the beach offer the best of both worlds.........small town living and the seashore. Prices are amazingly low due to the downsizing of the space industry. A four bedroom, 2 to 3 bathroom home with fireplaced living room, family room, dining room, eat in "open kitchen", inground pool/spa and birdcage can be had for around $300,000. Taxes are low. Some have "cabana guest suites" off the lanai and pool....for visiting guests. I doubt if they'd ever leave with these private accommodations. Many custom built homes at excellent prices.

ONE BIG PLUS. Mail is delivered in all of Indialantic TO YOUR OWN MAILBOX ON YOUR FRONT LAWN.....or to your slot in the front door of your home.

There is a very attractive very long fishing pier which juts out into the ocean and two great beachfront parks.......it's a beach community....but not necessarily a tourist destination. Kind of like a best kept "secret".

Another plus is that many cruise ship lines depart from Port Canaveral up by Cape Kennedy. South of Indialantic is Sebastian Inlet, known for its great fishing....and below that is Vero Beach.......Hutchinson Island, then Jupiter, Palm Beach and so on..........just a nice leisurely, slow Sunday ride up and down the coast....

A Sunday drive along A1A , through all of these small towns , is very relaxing compared to the Florida turnpike.

Also, as I mentioned, Melbourne has a regional airport on the mainland........just about 8 minutes from the barrier islands of Indialantic, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbor Beach, Melbourne Beach.

Two short causeways connect the mainland of Melbourne to the barrier island.........

For those who do like "small town living"..........it's an option.

The ocean breezes can't be beat. Right now they are tracking Katherine, the Great White Shark. I sent our grandkids the link to that.......

Canal homes can also be found......for the boating enthusiast. What's better than being able to dock your boat in your own backyard.

WE just received TWENTY INCHES OF NEW SNOW on top of mounds of OLD SNOW.........now have had to knock off five feet long icycles from the doors of our three season sunroom........it's like living in SIBERIA.

However, we were so thankful for our thirty something year old neighbor who came often to plow us out with his snow plow even though his transmission on his truck was konking out.........it made us realize that it can be a "plus" to have neighbors of all ages in our town and neighborhood.........because just as we helped our elderly neighbors when we were young, we now are the beneficiaries of the kindness of the more able bodied youthful neighbors.........plus living in such a place as the space coast barrier islands would assure us that our children and grandchildren could freely come and stay as long as they wished, especially our five grandchildren (with more to come) during their school and summer vacations.......they'd love the Florida beaches as much as they love the Maine and Massachusetts beaches......with no traffic jams, as the beaches are wonderfully empty.

So much to think about and ponder. Sometimes it just comes to one.....in a flash.