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July 17, 2026

What Utilities Cost on Florida's Space Coast: Electric, Water, and Sewer Explained

Who provides utilities on Florida's Space Coast, and what do they cost?

Most Brevard County homes get electricity from FPL, whose typical 1,000 kWh residential bill is about $136.64 per month in 2026. Water comes from the City of Cocoa or City of Melbourne systems for most …

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July 15, 2026

Allegra at Cocoa Is Open: 312 New Apartment Homes on the Space Coast

What is Allegra at Cocoa and when does it open?

Allegra at Cocoa is a newly completed apartment community bringing approximately 312 new homes to 4300 FL-524 in Cocoa, Florida. The community celebrates its official grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

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July 3, 2026

The Brightline Station Planned for Cocoa, FL: What It Could Mean for the Space Coast

Is Brightline building a train station in Brevard County, Florida?

A Brightline station is planned for Cocoa, FL at the interchange of US-1 and State Road 528. As of 2026 the city is pursuing federal funding to build it, with service proposed to begin around 2029. …

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May 18, 2026

Best Space Coast City If You Work At Kennedy Space Center (Brevard County, Florida)

What is the best Space Coast city to live in if you work at Kennedy Space Center?

The best Space Coast cities for a Kennedy Space Center commute are Titusville and Merritt Island for the shortest drives, with Cocoa, Cape Canaveral, and Cocoa Beach as strong secondary …

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May 15, 2026

What $400,000 Buys You on the Space Coast in Brevard County, FL

What can you buy with a $400,000 budget on the Space Coast in Brevard County, Florida?

A $400,000 budget on the Space Coast in Brevard County, Florida puts you into 3 bedroom single family homes in Palm Bay, West Melbourne, Cocoa, and Titusville, plus condos in Cape …

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May 14, 2026

3 Space Coast Areas Where Buyers Get the Most House for the Money in Brevard County FL

Which Space Coast areas give buyers the most house for their money in 2026?

Right now, Palm Bay, Titusville, and parts of Cocoa offer the most square footage per dollar in Brevard County, Florida. Buyers searching the Space Coast can typically stretch a $400,000 budget into a …

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May 6, 2026

Saturday Fun Day on the Space Coast — Cocoa Village & Cocoa Beach

One of the best ways to understand what living on the Space Coast is actually like is to spend a Saturday here. Rachel's go-to covers two of the area's best spots: Cocoa Village and Cocoa Beach — different vibes, both essential to the Space Coast experience.

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May 6, 2026

Best Space Coast City If You Work at Kennedy Space Center

Where should you live if you work at Kennedy Space Center?

The best Space Coast cities for a Kennedy Space Center commute are Titusville, Mims, Port St. John, Merritt Island, and Cocoa, with most KSC commutes from these Brevard County, Florida cities falling between 15 and 35 …

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May 6, 2026

Drive Times to Port Canaveral from Popular Space Coast Areas

How long does it take to drive to Port Canaveral from each Space Coast city?

Drive times to Port Canaveral from the Space Coast in Brevard County, Florida range from under 10 minutes from Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral to about 45 to 55 minutes from Palm …

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May 3, 2026

$400K Budget on the Space Coast: Where to Buy a Home in Brevard County, Florida

Where can you buy a home with $400K on the Space Coast?

A $400,000 budget gets you a single family home in Palm Bay, Titusville, mainland Cocoa, parts of Melbourne, and select pockets of Rockledge in Brevard County, Florida.

$400,000 is a polarizing number on the …

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