Melbourne, FL

This Is Winter

Today we experienced one of those chilly mornings that we call "Winter". As you can see it only reached 59 degrees before noon, but the sun is shining! Fortunately we will be back to 80 degrees soon.

If you have had enough of the northern version of Winter, I can help you relocate to sunny Florida. Why wait?

For information about buying or selling property in Brevard County, contact Melbourne Real Estate Agent, Laura Forman (321) 917-2162.

Visit my website to search for property anywhere in Brevard County, Florida with no obligation.

Many people who fly into Central Florida come through the very busy...and very large Orlando International Airport. Orlando is a great place to visit and I love going over as often as I can...but I must admit...I am a hater of large airports in general...parking is a pain...taking trains to planes...long lines for security...all to get to the mountains, beach, city etc...

For the opposite reason you just have to love Melbourne International Airport. This is a small airport that allows you to fly through the big airports without dealing with many of the above mentioned issues. MIA has two major carriers...Delta and U.S. Airways...as well as some smaller regionals. They fly mostly connecting flight through Atlanta (Delta Hub) and Charlotte (U.S. Air Hub). These two large hubs can take you (1 stop) to almost anyplace in the World!

Parking is a dream...no trains or buses to get you to your terminal...short security lines...and I NEVER get there two hours before a flight. My only hope is they add more direct flights to major cities like New York or Boston.

If you are looking to take a trip to the Space Coast...take a look at flying into Melbourne International Airport...you will save an hour of driving from Orlando...and an hour picking up your rental car...well worth the stop at a hub!

...obviously many of the visitors to the Space Coast come for the beaches or to see a rocket go up at Cape Canaveral. They may fly into Melbourne International Airport or Orlando International Airport...and in many cases drive right by the Brevard Zoo...and that would be a shame because the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, FL is a wonderful example of what a regional zoo in the United States can be.

The zoo is broken down into five sections...all worth seeing no matter what age you or your guests are.

1. Expedition Africa...my favorite with some amazing animals...Giraffe and White Rhino are highlights.
2. Wild Florida...this is where you can see a gator or an American Croc
3. Austral-Asia...see a kangaroo here!
4. La Selva...a wide array of animals from South America can be found here.
5. Paws on Play...this section is awesome for kids...with a petting zoo

Add to the fun (at additional cost) with a Kayak Tour that is really cool and takes you through what seems to be a part of Florida that is disappearing. The zoo also has Tree top Trek...a high wire act that allows you to see the zoo by jetting over the park on cables (you must be at least 54 inches tall to participate...however they offer a version for younger kids called Chutes & Ladders for those from 36 inches). Tree top Trek is not cheap...but is a well worth the price.

Tickets are as follows

$14.25 for adults, $13.25 for senors, $10.25 for kids 2-12 years...kids 2 and under are free.

The zoo also offers group rates, military discounts and yearly memberships that greatly reduce the single day prices.

Go to www.BrevardZoo.org for more info or to buy tickets.

The Brevard Zoo is located at 8225 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940

We have a large number of people who have moved to the Space Coast from the Northeastern part of the U.S...because of this we have quite a few New York-Philly-Boston style restaurants...Don Giuseppe's is a Northeast style Southern Italian restaurant on Wickham Rd north of Eau Gallie Blvd in Melbourne, FL. It also happens to be one of the Space Coast's better Italian restaurants.

Don Giuseppie's offers a very traditional Southern Italian menu...Chicken, Veal and Eggplant Parmigiano, Manicotti, Ravioli, Lasagna, Stuffed Shells...lots of veal, chicken and pasta options as well. They also offer a large...and very good pizza menu.The prices are good...the portions are large...and the staff is very friendly. They offer a variety of sauces from a very good marinara to a meat sauce that is one of the best in the area.

Don Giuseppie's has a large dining room and they can cater anything from a holiday party to a large birthday gathering. They offer both on premise and off premise catering so you can have family style Southern Italian food catered to your home or office party!

A couple of things to remember...they are closed on Monday (this is very traditional in New York Italian restaurants) and they are not open for lunch...the hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 3-9pm.

The location is:

2447 N Wickham Road
Melbourne Florida 32935

Here is a link to the website: http://www.donguiseppes.com/

Fairview Estates, Lake Washington Area, Melbourne FL

Fairview Estates is a small, well appointed community of just under 60 custom built, single family homes, situated on half acre lots or larger. Fairview feels like country living in the city. As of this writing there is no Homeowners Association in place.

Fairview is located south of Lake Washington Road, one block west of Wickham Road. Location is key in this desirable neighborhood. Walk to shopping, Burger King, Taco Bell, Ice Cream, Dunkin' Donuts. Just minutes to I-95 and US 1 and the Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts.

Fairview is situated near top rated Brevard County Schools.

There are currently no houses for sale in Fairview Estates. And, currently there are no houses under contract. Fairview is a well established neighborhood, and typically there is not much owner turnover.

There were no sales in the neighborhood in 2011. However, there were 4 houses that sold between July and December 2010. List prices were between $169,999 to $217,777. Sales prices were $179,500 to $218,500. These were built between 1981 and 1993.

They ranged from 1794 to 1957 square feet of living (under air). Three of the four houses had pools.

And 1 of the houses boasted a three car garage. Many of the homes can accommodate R/V parking.

Fairview is located between the Pineda Causeway and the Eau Gallie Causeways.

A drive to enjoy beautiful Brevard County beaches takes about 15 minutes.

Being in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne it's a short drive across the Eau Gallie or Pineda Causeway to beaches.

Hop on your bicycle and head down to Lake Washington to catch a glimpse

of an incredible sunset.

The Lake Washington area of Melbourne, near Fairview Estates, boasts many beautiful neighboring

communities at incredibly affordable prices.

Take a drive down Fairview Drive in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne Florida using Google Maps.
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