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Area Info
Brevard County is home to approximately a half million people residing in fifteen
municipalities spanning just over a 1,000 square miles with 72 miles of beaches.
There are rivers, lakes and marshes to explore.
Recreation comes in many forms; year-round golf, boating, surfing, fishing, hunting,
tennis, swimming, and spring training. Brevard has a thriving economy that performs
on a winning combination of tourism and high tech.
The Space Coast is home to major industries such as NASA, Harris Corporation,
Northrup Grumman, United Space Alliance, Boeing, and Rockwell Collins.
The county is convenient to Orlando International Airport (40
miles) and boasts its own International Airport in the city of Melbourne.
Education
From elementary through secondary, Brevard County's Public Schools, its Charter
Schools and its numerous private schools, offer students a high quality education
and provide for experiences far beyond the classroom. The County's school
system is consistently ranked above the state average and offers innovative
and inspiring teachers. Click here for a map displaying Brevard's public
schools. For furthering your education, Brevard Community College, with campuses
located throughout the county, Florida Institute of Technology, and an extension
campus of the University of Central Florida provide excellent opportunities
for all types of students.
Recreation
Brevard is home to every sport imaginable, seek and you shall find. Whether
you prefer watching or participating, - there's lots to do. With its 72 miles
of beaches and its local waterways, water activities are a major attraction.
From exploring Canaveral National Seashore in the north to Sebastian Inlet
State Park in the south, the parks and recreations department has numerous
parks for you to enjoy.
The pleasant climate provides ample opportunities for all warm weather sports. With 22 (and counting) beautifully managed golf courses you are sure to find at least one to your liking. The year-round great weather also makes tennis a perfect pastime. The Space Coast Tennis League (SCTL) has several teams in each of their eight different levels offering players in all levels the opportunity to join in the fun.
Port Canaveral's thriving cruise ship business along with the Kennedy Space Center provide wonderful recreational opportunities and the Maxwell C. King Center for the performing Arts provides a wide variety of musical and theatrical activities on a year round basis. In addition, the Brevard Zoo tickles the delight of young and old. The County's extensive Library System fulfills its goal of enriching your life by maintaining 18 convenient locations in the county, all offering excellent programs on wide variety of topics.
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