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Merritt Island sits between two bodies of water — the Indian River Lagoon to the west and the Banana River to the east. Island Lakes occupies a privileged position on this barrier island, offering 55+ living in a setting that mainland communities cannot replicate. The water is everywhere. The wildlife — manatees, dolphins, ospreys, pelicans — is part of daily life, not a weekend excursion.
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For the buyer who wants Brevard County retirement with daily water access, Merritt Island offers something the Viera corridor does not: island geography. The trade-off is distance from Viera's commercial corridor (20-25 minutes) and a smaller selection of immediately local services. Kennedy Space Center and Port Canaveral are both within 15 minutes, making Island Lakes ideal for space enthusiasts and frequent cruisers.
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