Ponce de Leon landed near Melbourne Beach in 1513, becoming the first European to set foot in Florida. Established in 1883 by a retired Union general, Melbourne Beach is Brevard County's oldest beach community. Pineapples were grown there until 1895, when a cold winter wiped out the crops and ended commercial farming in the area. In 1921, the Melbourne Causeway connected the community to the mainland, and in 1923 it was incorporated as a town.
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Gemini is a public school, located in Melbourne Beach, which serves students from kindergarten through the sixth grade. Online resources include a staff directory, newsletter, calendar of events, and access to various reports and documents.
http://www.gemini.brevard.k12.fl.us/
Mangrove Replenishment Initiative
Information is provided here about a replenishment methodology developed which is now being applied in shoreline revegetation programs throughout the state of Florida. This company provides technology, design, implementation and project management services.
http://mangrove.org/
This independent directory of the community of Melbourne Beach includes a history of the town, news articles, classified sections, and a guide to local businesses, recreational activities, and public facilities. A slide show of the area is presented.
http://www.melbournebeachfl.net/
Saint Sebastian's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church
The ministries, programs and services of the Melbourne Beach church are presented here, along with a history of the church, a map showing its location, newsletter, and staff directory.
http://www.saintsebastian.org/
Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida
The official web site for the town presents an overview of the town government, its departments, commissions, boards and committees, as well as a calendar of activities, employment opportunities, and public records center providing access to various documents and reports.
http://www.melbournebeachfl.org/
