Merritt Island

Sept. 9, 2026

Brevard County Neighborhoods With No Mandatory HOA

Which Brevard County neighborhoods have no mandatory HOA?

Across the 398 Space Coast neighborhoods on this site with association records, 57 show no mandatory association. They cluster heavily in Merritt Island and Cocoa.

Plenty of buyers moving to Brevard County tell me the same thing in …

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Sept. 4, 2026

Merritt Island Neighborhoods With Community Lakes, Piers and Parks

Which Merritt Island neighborhoods have shared lakes, piers and parks?

Sunset Lakes, River Grove, Bridgewater, The Savannahs, Egrets Cove and Sykes Cove are the Merritt Island neighborhoods where the water, the dock and the green space belong to every household on the plat, not only the owners with …

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Sept. 3, 2026

Quiet Cul-de-Sac Neighborhoods on Merritt Island, FL

Which Merritt Island neighborhoods have quiet cul-de-sac streets?

On Merritt Island, Bella Capri, Andy Estates, Bridgewater, Woods At Iroquois, Preserve Pointe, Heron Creek and the court streets inside Diana Shores are platted so the pavement stops instead of carrying anyone through.

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Sept. 2, 2026

Merritt Island Neighborhoods With the Easiest Orlando Commute

Which Merritt Island neighborhoods have the easiest commute to Orlando?

On Merritt Island, the neighborhoods within two miles of the State Road 528 interchange win: Armen Groves, Villa De Palmas, Sunset Lakes, Sykes Cove and Diana Shores all reach the westbound ramp in roughly five minutes.

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Sept. 1, 2026

North vs Central vs South Merritt Island: Which Part Fits You

What is the difference between north, central and south Merritt Island?

North Merritt Island sits above the Canaveral Barge Canal nearest Kennedy Space Center. Central holds the State Road 520 retail corridor and the canal neighborhoods. South runs down Tropical Trail toward the Pineda and Interstate 95.

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Sept. 1, 2026

Tree Removal Rules on Florida's Space Coast: What Brevard County Allows

Can you cut down a tree on your own property in Brevard County, Florida?

Sometimes without a permit. Florida law bars local governments from requiring a permit when a certified arborist documents that the tree poses an unacceptable risk. Otherwise Brevard County land clearing rules apply.

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Sept. 1, 2026

Florida Homestead Creditor Protection for Space Coast Homeowners

Does Florida protect your home from creditors?

Yes. Florida's constitutional homestead protection shields your primary residence from forced sale by most creditors, with no cap on value, up to a half acre inside a municipality or 160 acres outside one.

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Sept. 1, 2026

Getting Your Florida Driver License After Moving to Brevard County, FL

How long do you have to get a Florida driver license after moving to Brevard County?

Florida gives new residents 30 days from establishing residency to obtain a Florida driver license. In Brevard County, you apply in person through a Tax Collector office, not a state DMV …

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Aug. 31, 2026

Condo and Townhome Communities on Merritt Island, FL

What condo communities are on Merritt Island, FL?

Merritt Island has five condominium communities: Island Pointe, Marina Village, Cape Crossing Resort, The Anchorage and River Fly-In. All five sit on water, and monthly assessments run from roughly $674 to $1,236.

Five communities is the entire list. That …

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Aug. 31, 2026

King Tides on Florida's Space Coast: Sunny Day Flooding in Brevard County

What are king tides on Florida's Space Coast?

King tides are the highest predicted tides of the year, and on the Brevard County barrier island they can push water onto low streets on a clear day. NOAA tracks this as high tide flooding at the Trident Pier …

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