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Brevard County Weather You can lay in the sun on 33 miles of beaches at least 300 days a year.True, it rains at least a little 115 days of the year, but most of the county's average annual rainfall of 50.2 inches falls on sultry, mostly sunny summer afternoons--just in time to cool the air and f...

Melbourne fl and Brevard County Cost of LivingThe cost of living index is based on the composite price of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, clothing and entertainment.Cost of living indexes will generally be higher in areas that offer access to beaches, culture, arts and...

Homestead exemptionsIn Florida, $25,000 of the assessed value of your home is exempt from real estate taxes, but you have to meet certain criteria to be eligible for the exemption. First you much have the title or record to your property as of January 1, and reside on the property. You have to be...

You can lay in the sun on 33 miles of beaches at least 300 days a year.True, it rains at least a little 115 days of the year, but most of the county's average annual rainfall of 50.2 inches falls on sultry, mostly sunny summer afternoons--just in time to cool the air and freshen the spirits. A ba...

The Town of Melbourne Beach, which was established in 1883, is Brevard's oldest beach community. The town was incorporated in 1923 with a population of a few hundred residents. After World War II, the town's population growth steadily increased to its current total of 3,422. The projected maximum...

When you approach the Ocean over the high bridge across the Indian River (the Intra-Coastal Waterway or ICW), your view is sweeping. It is not blocked by condos and hotels, thanks to strict zoning laws enacted well before the current rapid growth and development. For one thing, there are 3- and 4...

Brevard County Transportation Melbourne is located about midway on the eastern coastline. Its location makes it easy to get anywhere in the State. Miami is just three hours away. For distances between cities go to http://www3.dot.state.fl.us/mileage/default.asp Automobile: These major north/south...