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AREA INFORMATION
The City of Palm Bay, Florida
is located on the east coast, 45 minutes from Orlando.
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LOCAL ECONOMY
Brevard County has a highly skilled, diverse labor pool. Because of the
diversity of local industry and business, the county enjoys economic stability.
Low unemployment rates at around 5% reflect this stability. Per Capita personal
income was at $26,650 as of year 2000. Median household income is estimated at
$42,500. New and expanding businesses were responsible for 4,300 new jobs in
Brevard between 1996 and 1997. High-tech industries flourish in Brevard, which
is home to several Fortune 500 companies. Manufacturing accounts for 14% of
local employment compared to the state average of 9%.
MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN SOUTH BREVARD COUNTY
Patrick AFB, Military Base, 12,700
Harris Corporation, Information processing and communication, 8,500
School Board of Brevard County, 7,800
Health First, Inc., Medical Facility 4,900
Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, Local Government, 2,500
Brevard Community College, 1,800
Northrop Grumman Melbourne Systems, Airborne Radar Equipment, 2,180
Intersil Corporation, manufacture semi-conductors, 1,600
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Avionics, 1,477
Dictaphone, PC Board Manufacturing, Dictation Equipment, 985
Florida Tech, Technological University, 800
Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates (MIMA), 750
Cape Publications, Newspaper Publishing, 600
EDUCATION
Public Schools - Twenty-eight elementary, six middle, seven high, and two
specialty schools are located throughout South Brevard. Call the Brevard County
School Board (321) 631-1911 for additional public school information. Private
Schools - Fourteen private schools offer religious instruction. Air Academy -
Florida Air Academy, (321) 723-3211, is an official Air Force ROTC program
(grades 7-12). Private Post Secondary Colleges include: Florida Tech (321)
768-8000, Rollins College-Brevard (321) 726-0432, Orlando College-Melbourne
Campus (321) 254-6459, and Webster University (321)722-5062. Barry University
(321) 453-6253, is a Post-Secondary Catholic College. Public Post Secondary
Colleges include Brevard Community College (321) 632-1111, and University of
Central Florida-Brevard (321) 632-4127.
HOSPITALS
Health First, Inc., Holmes Regional Center, 1350 S. Hickory St., Melbourne
(321) 434-7000
Health First, Inc., Palm Bay Community Hospital, 1425 Malabar Rd. NE, Palm Bay
(321) 434-8000
Wuesthoff Health Systems, Inc., 110 Longwood Ave. Rockledge
(321) 636-2211
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Water sports - swimming, sailing, surfing, diving, and boating offer recreation
for the entire family. Fishing is plentiful - snook, tarpon, shark, flounder,
bluefish, seatrout. Area lakes offer the finest freshwater fish, while the
Atlantic Ocean is home to saltwater species. Fishing licenses required. Golf
enthusiasts have twelve courses from which to choose, while tennis players can
choose from eight tennis courts. Soccer tournaments are gaining popularity, with
games being played during two seasons-indoor and outdoor. Enjoy a myriad of
parks, including eight beachside, 27 general locations, and twelve recreation
and community centers. Visit Brevard Zoo and experience the "wild side"... open
seven days a week. Space Coast Stadium is the home to the Washington Nationals
and Brevard Manatees. The Grant Seafood Festival is the third weekend in
February. The Melbourne Art Festival is held the fourth weekend in April.
Discover the "real Florida" at Forever Florida - a nature preserve and working
cattle ranch with nature tours and up close animal encounters.
INDOOR RECREATION
Keep your cool inside while the temps soar outside. Cultural lovers can enjoy a
variety of entertainment, including Broadway and celebrity performances at the
Maxwell King Center,(321/242-2219) and the Henegar Center of the Performing Arts
(321/723-8698), to local performers at Melbourne Civic Theatre (321/723-6935)
and other community theaters. Brevard Symphony Orchestra (321/242-2024) and the
local municipal bands & community orchestra offer performances year-round. Many
museums and galleries showcase the works of local artists and traveling
exhibits. The Museum of Art and Science, (321/242-0737) offers more than 35
hands-on exhibits for young people. Shopping is a pleasure at Shoppers World of
Indian Harbor Beach, the Shoppes of Hidden Harbors and Simon Melbourne Square
Mall with many other fine centers located throughout the South Brevard Area. A
favorite bargain spot is the Super Flea and Farmers Market. Select antiques,
specialty shoppes and unique restaurants can be found in Historic Downtown
Melbourne and the Eau Gallie downtown district. Melbourne Greyhound Park is open
seven days a week, offering live dog racing from January through April.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
A short drive north on I-95, is Kennedy Space Center and Astronaut Hall of Fame.
This exciting, popular attraction features 3 different IMAX films taking you
into space, life-size replica Space Shuttle Explorer, and International Space
Station Center. For ticket information, call (321) 452-2121. Timing is
everything. If you’re in Brevard County during shuttle flights, take advantage
of viewing a launch, and added bonus that many only dream of seeing. Contact
Spaceport USA at (321) 867-4636 or (out of state) 1-800-572-4636 for the current
Space Shuttle launch schedule.
TRANSPORTATION
76 miles to Orlando · 95 miles to Daytona Beach · 152 Miles to Tampa
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183 Miles to Jacksonville · 216 Miles to Miami · 318 Miles to Tallahassee
Air Travel: Melbourne International
Airport is a hub to major carrier Delta Airlines. Air Freight: Forward Logistics
Group (321) 725-8218 provides cargo service. Call the Melbourne International
Airport at (321) 723-6227 for other air freight information.
Bus Service: Local public bus transportation is provided by Space Coast Area
Transit (321) 633-1878. Long distance bus travel is provided by Greyhound Bus
Lines with a terminal conveniently located at the Melbourne International
Airport (321) 723-4323.
Purchase Requirements
Only $2,000 down gets you
started - Please contact me
directly for more information
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