Capsule: Located on the east coast of Florida a short drive south of Cape Kennedy, Melbourne is a regional center for commerce and culture with a semi-tropical climate and outstanding beaches. The area has been rated in the top ten best places to live by Money Magazine.

Waterfront Homes: Luxury oceanfront estates and condos are located on the Barrier Island, from Satellite Beach in the North to Melbourne Beach and Melbourne Shores in the south. Both mainland and island riverfront estates and luxury condos are available along the Intracostal Waterway. Many of the luxury communities are gated developments with boating and club facilities.

Golf and Tennis: The Melbourne area features two dozen golf courses sculpted by Arnold Palmer, Perry Dye or Charles Ankrom. Some of these courses are located in private gated communities, which also feature luxury homes and estate.

Weather: The Melbourne area enjoys a semi-tropical climate with an average winter temperature of 62 degrees and an average summer temperature of 81degrees.

Culture: Melbourne is the home of the 2,000-seat Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, which features concerts by the Brevard Symphony Orchestra as well as major traveling productions. The Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science and the Museum of Arts and Science also are well regarded, and the Brevard Zoo is home to more than 400 animals.

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