South Brevard

Comprised of the diverse mainland communities of Viera, Suntree, Palm Shores, Melbourne, West Melbourne, Palm Bay, Malabar, Grant, Valkaria, Micco, and Barefoot Bay; and the beachside communities of Patrick Air Force Base, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Indialantic, and Melbourne Beach, South Brevard contains some of the best entertainment the Space Coast has to offer.

From Historic Downtown Melbourne to the new developments springing up in the growing Suntree/Viera area, residents make the most of the climate, enjoying a wide variety of outdoor activities from hunting and fishing to golf, tennis and water sports.

Melbourne is the home of many cultural and entertainment facilities, such as the 2,000-seat King Center for the Performing Arts which offers a full calendar of singing, dancing, music, comedy and acting performances, plus regular Children's Educational Theater Programs. Henegar Center for the Arts, the oldest public building in the county, is also a magnet for civic and cultural activities. Numerous galleries and museums display their exhibits whilst visitors can browse the many local arts and crafts shows.

Palm Bay, one of Brevard County's largest incorporated cities, stretches from the Indian River to west of Interstate 95. Retail centers, shops, restaurants, and commercial parks make up the foundation for this massive municipality. One of the largest employers in Palm Bay is the Harris Corporation. But the city isn't all business. With its access to the Indian River, Palm Bay has plenty of boat ramps and prime fishing spots. There are also numerous parks equipped for all kinds of outdoor activities. Palm Bay also is home to the Turkey Creek Wildlife Sanctuary.

South of Palm Bay lie the communities of Malabar, Valkaria, Micco, Barefoot Bay and Grant. These small but thriving communities reap the rewards of being located close to a large city, while retaining the feel of the country and their own unique personalities.

Founded on fishing, Grant is the site for The Grant Seafood Festival, an annual event in February which is Florida's oldest and longest continuous seafood festivals.

With parks galore, miles of sandy beaches, superb boating and fishing opportunities, and numerous golf courses, South Brevard makes enjoying the outdoors easy.

Whether it's watching some of the more than 400 animals which reside at Brevard Zoo, taking in a Montreal Expos spring training game, or participating in the many annual events and festivals these communities have to offer, this area has something to please everyone.

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