Hi all... Just moved to the area. I was driving by Kelly Park and noticed the nice soccer fields. I see there are several parks with soccer fields. I want to know if there is any pickup soccer going on or an adult league? Nothing serious, just for fun. Thanks in advance for any leads.

My sister and I will be in town for our first ever vacation together. We are going to do the most cliché thing and get small matching tattoos. Are there decent shops in the area? Can you share your pieces?

Hi Merritt Island community! I'm hoping to find a large industrial building that could work as a photography studio for a day. I'm hoping to shoot a commercial for a friend's business. Maybe brick walls with wooden floors. Tampa seems to have lots of them with their old cigar factories. But the shoot needs to happen in Merritt Island. Any guidance is appreciated! Thank you.

Att fiber

Anyone got the inside scoop on the rollout of att fiber in merritt Island, specifically near the Brentwood area, S. Tropical.

Any places hiring servers? Teacher here looking for a summer job. TIA!

I’m looking for a slowpitch (or fastpitch) softball league in the brevard area! Everything I’m finding is seniors only. Anyone know of any leagues for a 26f and what time of year they play? Thanks!

Hey all. Just moved to the Island for a job. What are some fun things to do around here? Also looking to meet people, do stuff on weekends, etc.

This is weird, but I recently learned from a Facebook search that a friend of mine and my hubby died around 10-12 years ago. We had not had contact in a while obvi because we moved to the other side of the country. We have a son who was about to graduate from college and I was going to find him and invite him to the party we had. So I searched Facebook and found a page that his daughter created for a get-together on his birthday. His name was John Ille. If anyone could share any info about his passing I would appreciate it forever.

TLDR: If you knew John Ille please share any info you'd be comfortable with regarding his passing. TY

wheres everybodies favorite steak spot in th area?

We are moving back to the Space Coast from bustling a Northeastern area where we raised our family. Before kids, we moved around LOTS due to jobs and lived in Cocoa beach at two different houses. This transfer back is welcome but more sudden than we had anticipated due to job. Right now, there does not seem to be a lot on the market of the type of house we are looking for (waterfront is our only non-negotiable). We have expanded our search and have found a few in Merritt Island on the North side. However, the whole MI style of living is different than what we had envisioned for this next move. Seems like everything would be a drive; to the beach, to the store, to any eateries or night life. Trying to understand how others see the area and pros/cons of MI vs living more beach side. Any and all constructive comments are welcomed!

Hey there. Just got a job and looking to be on the island. How loud are the launches from your home? Are they frequent / a nuisance. I am not one to be easily annoyed from noise or such. Thank you!

Hello,I am studying for an extremely tough exam which requires 12 hours of study time. The public library is open only till 5 PM. Is there any other library here, like a school library or something where one can sit and study? This is only for a short period of time like 2 months.

Guys there is a snake in my house. It has crawled up in a cabinet. I'm new here and I am seeing a snake of this length for the first time. How do I get it out? Who do I call? What do I do? The private company I called are asking for 600 dollars for it.

Guys there is a snake in my house. It has crawled up in a cabinet. I'm new here and I am seeing a snake of this length for the first time. How do I get it out? Who do I call? What do I do? The private service people I spoke with are charging 600 dollars for it.

Hello, I am new to Merrit Island, Florida. I drive in India but here I find the rules too confusing and I am basically scared to get on the road because of the three lane system followed here. Any tips, suggestions that can help me get over my fear of driving here?
Also, I have heard that Americans get really angry if someone is not following the rules etc. In India, we are pretty accommodating and speeds are also not that high. This perceived road rage is also contributing to my fear of getting on the road.
Any help?

Here from Cali!!!!! And I need a little bit of weed while I’m here.. a cartridge anything

I just moved to Merritt Island recently and am looking for some recommendations in or near MI. Thank you in advance 😊

Non-toxic nail salon

Non-toxic hair salon

Raw milk

Raw cream

Local raw honey

Pasture raised eggs

Local trails for running/biking

Hi, me and my friends are looking for a fourth to take a room, if ur interested dm me and we can set up a meeting to get to know u

I'm looking for a mobile dog grooming service that is in Merritt Island, or that will come to Merritt Island. I also need to know approximately how much they charge if you happen to know. TIA. 🐶

I am from out of town & looking for some local food spots . All and any type of food . Just not your typical McDonalds /Applebees etc .

I was an exchange student there a few years ago and haven’t had the chance to visit again. So just wondering how the place has changed since aproximately 2019

Hi!

I am trying to help a buddy of mine grow his small handyman business. He is based out of Rockledge and business is slow and he wants to grow a bit. He does great work and can do jobs based on what your needs are. Need someone to clear brush or trees in your yard or business? He also does that as well!

Feel free to check him out! Really great guy and is really fair on estimates!

Here is his Facebook business page and person website if you wanna learn more!

http://flexiblechorehandlers.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Uc1Xy6VOn9zFKVH-omwcQ-KDN5NpUAf1jpp19vbnTNTfQLgU59SE0g-s

https://www.facebook.com/Flexiblechorehandlers/

Tell him Brandon sent you!

Really appreciate it everyone! :)

Florida Today reports that in a letter to the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency, Rep. Tyler Sirois (R - Brevard) says that because a majority of Merritt Island residents could support incorporation, he does not believe we should be allowed to vote.

"If I were to sponsor this act, I would be breaking a pledge to my constituents to support policies that reduce the scope of government and tax burden on families and small businesses," Sirois wrote in a letter this week to Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency Chairman Marcus Herman, who also heads the Merritt Island Preservation Committee, a political committee which was set up to explore incorporation of most of Merritt Island into a city. "As a consequence of incorporation, the Board of County Commissioners may be forced to increase taxes or, alternatively, reduce services to account for tax revenue diverted from the county to the proposed city of Merritt Island."

The recently completed feasibility study, which will be discussed at the August 8th County Commission meeting and a bootleg copy was published last week by The Space Coast Rocket blog, says the proposed plan is to contract from the county (at least initially) for the services residents currently enjoy and the new city would pay the county which would counter their loss.

According to the Merritt Island Preservation Committee's website, the people of Merritt Island were allowed to vote on a non-binding resolution in 1988 -- 35 years ago, or the year the first President Bush defeated Michael Dukakis -- which failed 77% to 23%. Since then, the only other serious discussion was in 2012, when the request for a study made by the North Merritt Island Homeowners Association was tabled by the County Commission without a vote.

So, even though the island's population has probably turned over a half-dozen times since 1988 and at least once since 2012, we may not get a chance to vote to incorporation because Rep. Sirois and a handful of naysayers on social media believe it will pass.