Welcome to Brevard County. Located in Florida’s Northeast, it is the one of the most heavily populated counties in this state. Brevard is known throughout the Nation and overseas as forming part of the famous Space Coast. In fact, its telephone area code reflects this association. It is 321 (liftoff). The reason for such a designation is the presence of the world-renowned John F. Kennedy Space Center in Titus Ville.
Communities in Brevard County
Brevard County is home to several small communities. Some are not yet incorporated. This includes the official county seat of Titusville. Two other communities are Melbourne and Viera. Homes for sale Viera FL are close to the sites and attractions of Titus Ville and nearby Melbourne. There are actually two Viera communities: Viera East and Viera West. Within them are approximately 52 neighborhoods including Bayhill, Crane Creek, Osprey Landing, Summer Lakes, Wickham Lakes, Viera East Golf Club and Sonoma. You can locate Fairway Lakes at Viera.
Attractions in Brevard County
If you decide to purchase any of the homes for sale in Viera FL, you will be able to enjoy the Space Coast’s many attractions. These range from spectator sports such as baseball to active involvement in kayaking and, since this is Florida, golf. Golf courses in the area include the Savannah at Sykes Creek and Baytree National Golf Club, a course designed by Gary Player – considered by many as one of the best golf players of all time.
Besides golfing, you can always go to either of the area’s most well-known attractions: the John F. Kennedy Space Center and the Brevard Zoo. The Brevard Zoo is outside Melbourne near Viera while the Space Center is in Titus Ville. Both places offer you the chance to experience two sides of Brevard County. At the Space Center you can discover how far technology has come; at the Zoo, you can learn about animals from Africa, Australia, Asia, Florida and South America. You can join a kayak expedition or even take part in a Treetop Trek.
Yet, if you want to really walk on the wild side, you can take an eco-tour to Merritt Island and the National Wildlife Refuge. In all, Brevard County is home to 250 square miles of refuges devoted to protecting the region’s wildlife. These consist of the following wildlife refuges:
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
- Canaveral National Seashore
- St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge
- Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
These are all activities you can enjoy. Consider this when you see ads for homes for sale in Viera, FL or take a vacation and drive down along the Space Coast.
