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The Merritt Island Public Library, though a part of the Brevard County Library System, is a state-designated special library district. Since Merritt Island is an unincorporated area of Brevard County, [33] in 1965 the area applied for, and was designated, a special library district under Chapter 65-1289 by the Florida Legislature. [34]
It occupies a portion of Merritt Island, a barrier island, and is surrounded by the CDP of Merritt Island. Florida State Road 3 is the main highway in the area, forming the eastern edge of Tropical Park. Tropical Park was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. The population was 2,013 at the 2020 census.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is a 140,000-acre (57,000 ha) U.S. National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) on the Atlantic coast of Florida's largest barrier island. NASA 's Kennedy Space Center and visitor complex are also situated on the island and NASA can restrict access to the refuge based on its operational needs.
Merritt Island: 10: J. R. Field Homestead: J. R. Field Homestead: September 11, 1997 : 750 Field Manor Drive: Indianola: 11: Florida Power and Light Company Ice Plant: Florida Power and Light Company Ice Plant
In 2008, the county built a $3 million 5,700 square feet (530 m 2) building south of Melbourne Beach, Florida. Barrier Island Center is a sanctuary management and education center. [8] The 5,700-square-foot (530 m 2) facility [9] hosts environmental programs and features an interactive exhibit and presentation hall. Programs include educational ...
The first causeway connects the Florida mainland to Merritt Island and later, over the private second causeway, connects Merritt Island to Cape Canaveral. As such, the NASA Causeway is the main route connecting points of interest in Titusville, Florida to the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island.
Mosquito Lagoon is a body of water located on the east coast of Florida in Brevard and Volusia counties. It is part of the Indian River Lagoon system and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway . It extends from the Ponce de Leon Inlet to a point north of Cape Canaveral , and connects to the Indian River via the Haulover Canal .
Situated on an Atlantic coast peninsula, North Merritt Island is a portion of the larger Merritt Island area in Brevard County, Florida. The area is well-known for its close vicinity to the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and the Kennedy Space Center, which contribute to its rich aerospace culture and heritage. North Merritt Island was first ...