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Brevard county recreation

Brevard County Recreation

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To say that Florida is about being outdoors is an understatement. Some parts of the SunBelt seem to be mostly about air conditioning and a quick dash outdoors to go to the supermarket. Central Coastal Florida isn’t like that; sure it’s hot in the Summertime, but that doesn’t get in the way of things, like it does in, say, Texas or Arizona or Nevada.
And this greater Melbourne area, in particular, is phenomenal. Consider, for a moment, its sheer number and variety of recreational opportunities:

200 Parks, 21 Nature Trails
28 Golf Courses, 23 Tennis Courts
37 Boat Ramps
72 miles of beaches
13 Ocean beach parks
3 Full service campgrounds
11 Ocean Surf fishing park areas
To see a complete list fo to the site below
http://www.brevardparks.com/parks/index.htm

If you think about this for a moment, it resolves into a pretty interesting list of things to do outdoors in Melbourne and Brevard County:
Beaching, in all its variety

Fishing-saltwater and freshwater
Boating-Ocean or River Florida Fishing Guides by Lagooner
Diving-Ocean wrecks
Surfing-We have some of the best surfing in the state.
Hiking
Bike riding – most residential areas are enforced 25 mph speed limits
Birding-world class, lots of stops on the migration flyway too
Photography
Windsurfing
Kayaking—there are good rental locations and lots of places to launch.
And besides the Beaches, which I’ve mentioned already, there are myriad and wonderful other places to visit. Among these are:
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Turkey Creek sanctuary
Another place you'll want to visit is the citizen-built Brevard Zoo. This is a very well run, clean facility with both local and African wildlife.

And for environmentally based outings consider the dolphin-watch cruises on the Indian River Lagoon.

Other outdoor wonderlands--in addition to the miles and miles of beaches (especially the pristine sands owned and monitored by the federal government)--include the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, the Canaveral National Seashore, Erna Nixon Park, the Turkey Creek Sanctuary, the Ulamay Wildlife Sanctuary, the Enchanted Forest and the Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area. Coon's Run Wildlife Sanctuary in Rockledge offers rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife at its privately operated, non-profit center.

The area on the barrier island along the Atlantic Ocean from Holland Spessard Park south of Melbourne Beach to Sebastian Inlet, at the county's southern border, is the largest sea turtle nesting area in the United States. Between May and August, Loggerheads, Greens and Leatherbacks come ashore to lay their eggs. You can walk the beach in the morning and see as many as 20 new turtle crawls from the night before, or you can sign up for one of the frequent nighttime turtle conservation tours and watch the egg-laying yourself. Hatchlings that survive--and few do in spite of serious efforts to protect them--struggle back to the sea during September and October.

Good Sports

Surfing is big here. Several tournaments occur annually in Cocoa Beach. Sebastian Inlet's Monster Hole and Spanish House challenge even experienced surfers. One "don't miss" spot on the surf circuit is Ron Jon's Surf Shop, a Cocoa Beach institution. Originally a small surf shop with several boards and a few T-shirts for sale, it's now a 24-hours-a-day merchandising palace complete with amenities like a fountain and a glass-encased elevator in addition to every conceivable retail item that can carry a Ron Jon logo, including thousands and thousands of T-shirts.

Fishing--especially the saltwater variety--is popular with locals and vacationers. Sport fishermen catch mackerel, sailfish, marlin, wahoo and tuna from Brevard County waters. Marinas, boats, airboats, charter fishing boats, commercial fishing boats and pleasure craft--ranging from one-man skulls and canoes to cabin cruisers and yachts--abound. The Cocoa Beach Pier, which stretches out 840 feet above the ocean, is a good place to cast your line if you don't have a boat--or even if you do. And then there’s that 40 mile beach-anybody can be a surfcaster, and it doesn’t require a lot of fancy equipment.

Other active sports fans enjoy Brevard's facilities, too. Hiking and biking entertain some. Public tennis courses exist in at least 11 parks. The 16 public and seven private golf courses located within county borders keep most golfers content. And, of course, wind surfing, surfing, swimming, diving and boating along the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean beaches keep water-friendly folks in a state of barely controlled bliss.

Baseball is big in the late winter and early spring when Big League ball players train and compete here on the Grapefruit Circuit. The Florida Marlins (from the Miami area) train right here in Brevard County; the Los Angeles Dodgers do their spring stint in Vero Beach (in Indian River County just south of Brevard County). For professional football, residents can travel up the coast to see the Jacksonville Jaguars play; for pro basketball, their best bet is the Orlando Magic, who play less than an hour's drive from home.

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You'll be busy for weeks visiting Brevard County's many places of interest. In the Titusville area (north), try Astronaut Hall of Fame, the Valiant Air Command Museum and especially the very reasonable and exciting NASA Kennedy Space Center, where the Astronauts Memorial is also worth a look. Don't neglect downtown Titusville's historic district and the North Brevard Historical Museum.

In the Cocoa Beach (north central) area, check out the pier and Port Canaveral--its commerce, foreign trade zone and Jetty Park. Also mid-county, don't miss Cocoa Village, especially the Village Playhouse and the Porcher House. On A1A in Cocoa Beach, you'll find the famous Ron Jon Surf Shop. On the mainland in Cocoa, visit the Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science and the Astronaut Memorial Hall and Planetarium at the Cocoa campus of Brevard Community College (BCC).

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Steve Neville
Broker-Property Manager

Aamerican Property Management
144 Ocean Terrace
Indiatlantic Fl, 32903
Cell-321-693-8026
Fax-321-724-5380
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Property Management is a continuing business relationship quite different from a sales encounter. Manager, Tenant and Owner have an ongoing relationship that works best with full disclosures, direct and complete information, and immediate responses to all problems.
The process begins with a clear understanding of the market between Owner and Manager; positioning the property (marketing plan) to best suit the Owners' objectives; and fully exposing that property to potential Tenants.
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Can you imagine how you would feel if a property manager had not exercised due care and you suffered serious consequences?

Unlike sales, not all business is "good business".

I had a very gracious couple balk at signing the Rental Agreement and addendums months after they had signed the Reservation Agreement and provided a deposit. It was a tiny oceanfront townhouse and the gracious couple had withheld their intention to have a family reunion of sorts during a period of their occupancy. Fortunately the "number of occupants" clause and the "Maintenance" addendum caused the couple to recognize potential severe financial repercussions. In this case the owner's property was protected because of the thorough contracts.

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I actually have been asked to and do manage property owned by Real Estate Professionals.

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Stephen J. Neville, Lic. RE Broker, dba,
Aamerican Property Management
144 Ocean Terrace
Indialantic, FL 32903-3417 USA
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Cocoa Fl-Indian River views home

Remarks: Motivated Seller.Expansive, unobstructed views of the Indian River. Quality craftsmanship, materials and design set this unit apart from other coastal properties. Two large balconies, fireplace, formal dining room with crown molding and wet bar. Semi-private lobby, architectural touches, gourmet kitchen with brazalian cherrywood cabinets and doors throughout the unit. Property is sold "AS IS".

MLS# 502907
19 INDIAN RIVER
COCOA, FL 32922

Offered at:
$429,900

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Steve Neville
Broker-Property Manager

Aamerican Property Management
144 Ocean Terrace
Indiatlantic Fl, 32903
Cell-321-693-8026
Fax-321-724-5380
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melbourne beach 2/2 ocean views just-$259,000

West side of A1A - Not direct ocean front, however, view of ocean from the master bedroom deck (see photos). 3 story townhome on A1A with loft and an excellent ocean view. Steps to your beach. HOA's only $150 p/m

MLS# 507014
3044 HIGHWAY A1A
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

Offered at:
$259,000

steve
Steve Neville
Broker-Property Manager

Aamerican Property Management
144 Ocean Terrace
Indiatlantic Fl, 32903
Cell-321-693-8026
Fax-321-724-5380
Email Me

Brand NEW Melbourne Beach Oceanfront

ALL NEW! NEW kitchen w/ granite countertops + maple cabinetry. Italian porcelain tile floors and ceramic tile baths. Rebuilt in 2005 with new electric, plumbing, roof, security, garage doors-everything. Front unit entrance private courtyard with block privacy wall provides a welcoming introduction to his home. Room for plants and a patio set. Ocean front deck also has room for furniture.

MLS# 493036
2203 ATLANTIC
MELBOURNE BCH, FL 32951

Offered at:
$395,000

steve
Steve Neville
Broker-Property Manager

Aamerican Property Management
144 Ocean Terrace
Indiatlantic Fl, 32903
Cell-321-693-8026
Fax-321-724-5380
Email Me