What should you know before moving to Merritt Island, FL?

Merritt Island is unincorporated with no city government, it is not beachside despite what people assume, and it gets its own 120-bed hospital in early 2027. It is a boating address first.

Merritt Island sits between the …

Thinking about moving to Melbourne, Florida but not sure where to start? If you're relocating for work, planning your retirement, escaping the cold, or getting closer to family, you probably have a long list of questions before you make the leap. As a local Space Coast REALTOR® …

What is MIRA on Merritt Island, FL?

MIRA is the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency, a Brevard County community redevelopment agency focused on the SR 520 and Courtenay Parkway commercial corridors. It is funded by tax increment revenue and does not add a fee to residential tax …

If you're thinking about moving to Merritt Island, Florida, you probably want to know what living here is actually like day to day. Not the tourist version. The real version, from someone who chose to call this place home. I'm Rachel Langley, a Florida REALTOR® based here …

Do you need a whole-home standby generator on Florida's Space Coast?

A whole-home standby generator keeps a Brevard County house running through hurricane-season outages, and any permanent unit in Melbourne, Viera, or Merritt Island requires a Brevard County permit before install.

Losing power for a day …

What is Lakeside Social at Viera Town Center?

Lakeside Social is a new waterfront bar, curated food vendor park, and live entertainment venue opening at Viera Town Center in Viera, Florida. It is built by The Viera Company in partnership with Rogue Wave Hospitality Group as a central …

What is the number one tourist attraction in the United States right now?

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Florida's Space Coast was voted the number one Things to Do attraction in the entire United States, and number three in the world, in Tripadvisor's 2025 Travelers' Choice Best …

What are the low-maintenance home options on Florida's Space Coast?

Villas, townhomes, and lock-and-leave single-family homes in managed communities are the main low-maintenance options on Florida's Space Coast, where an HOA handles exterior upkeep like lawn care and landscaping so owners can travel or downsize without the …

Where should boaters live on Florida's Space Coast?

Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, and Satellite Beach are the top choices for boaters on Florida's Space Coast, thanks to canal-front homes, quick access to the Banana River and Indian River, and a strong network of public boat ramps …

Satellite Beach or Indian Harbour Beach, Florida: which one fits you?

Satellite Beach is the larger of the two barrier-island cities in south Brevard County, with more parks and ocean-to-river width, while Indian Harbour Beach is smaller and more compact just to the south. Both are …