Palm Bay : The city provides water and sewer service through its utilities department. West Melbourne : Trash collection billing included in water-sewer bill. Residents of unincorporated Brevard County who have curbside service can request a recycling bin. Recycling bins need to be placed by the curb before 6 a. Monday through Saturday.
John Pop. Unincorporated estimates from U. Census Bureau figures. A Brevard County resident. Age 18 or older. You may pre-register at age Not currently adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in any state. Not have a felony conviction on your record, unless your civil rights have been restored. The following are disposal facilities located in the county: Central Disposal Facility : Adamson Road, Cocoa, Highlight Appear randomly on front page Front Pg.
The late Brevard County Commissioner, Joe Wickham , as a young man helped survey the route along the ocean through the rattlesnake infested palmettos. It generated a need for housing and support businesses. The space program began to heat up in the s with missile launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The original Mercury astronauts became regular fixtures in Cocoa Beach, and drove Corvettes provided under very reasonable lease terms by Melbourne car dealer and Indy winner Jim Rathmann.
When it opened in it was a bank, an office building, and had a restaurant on the top floor. It was one of the most unusual looking buildings in Florida and people liked to drive by and just look at it.
People either loved the looks of the Glass Bank or hated it. Not many folks were neutral. In the s everybody who wanted a job had one either working in the space program, or providing goods and services to those who did. Many worked very long hours and sometimes seven days a week.
The tremendous work load took its toll on family life. Cocoa Beach and Brevard County in the s had a divorce rate of more than twice the national average. The town, especially along State Road A1A, was lined with bars, night clubs and restaurants where busy workers and astronauts could let off steam when not working. Some of these places stayed open all night rather than closing at 1 or 2 AM like other places in Brevard County.
Parades down State Road A1A were common in those days with prominent politicians, astronauts, and television commentators like the space buff, Walter Cronkite , who covered many of the launches. Like the Glass Bank, the building also had a restaurant on top with a spectacular view of the ocean and beach.
Larry Hagman played an astronaut and beautiful Barbara Eden played his obedient servant Jeannie. Men everywhere wished they could be so lucky. After the Apollo 11 moon landing in , the Apollo Program ended with Apollo 17 in Thousands of workers were laid off from NASA and related aerospace contractors.
The economy of Cocoa Beach and all of Brevard County went into a tailspin. Many unemployed people simply left their homes and moved away. The real estate market plummeted. There are fine beaches on these islands, while the coast cities tend to carry most of the commercial, residential, and agricultural activity. Driven in part by the NASA facilities, there are a number of high tech firms in the area.
The more family-oriented Palm Bay is the most populous of the three. Read More about Cocoa Beach. Melbourne is home to the student Florida Institute of Technology. This city complex is only 30 miles due east of Orlando, giving access to bigger city amenities but also staying away from the bustle of that city. As a result, the area has grown rapidly. Some arts and culture amenities are absent, but the area ranks high because of climate, recreation, and overall quality of life. The narrow barrier islands are mainly sand and palm trees, becoming wider towards Cape Canaveral.
Inland is a mix of agriculture and marshland with a few inland lakes. Climate is typical for the Florida coast. Summer temperatures, while reaching 90 or above during the late morning or early afternoon, tend to diminish in the afternoon due to sea breezes and frequent afternoon thundershowers. Winters are relatively mild. Summer is the rainy season with thunderstorms, many quite heavy. Recent job growth is Positive. Cocoa Beach jobs have increased by 1. More Economy.
Landmarks and destinations include the Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier , decked out with restaurants, bars, beach equipment, and prime fishing spots, as well as surfing and the epic Ron Jon Surf Shop around the corner. Historic Cocoa Village offers a nostalgic ambiance with fine cuisine, casual shopping, live music, and a taste of culture. Cocoa Beach combines your need for relaxation at a quaint little beach town with your love of adventure. Appreciate the memories of the legends who have walked these shores before you and make new memories at the best beach on the East Coast.
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