The city of Rockledge, Florida is located just about in the center of Brevard County.Rockledge is bordered on the east by the Indian River and Interstate 95 on the west.The location of the city provides easy access to the ocean, the port and the Indian River. Orlando is a short 45 minute drive from Rockledge by way of the Beach Line. The area has become especially appealing to tourists visiting Florida because of its close proximity to all the major Florida sites and amusements.Residents not only have ready access to Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld Parks, but they also can take advantage of the discounts offered to Florida residents.Rockledge has had a varied past.The city was first known for its pineapple production and had the honor of being the first tourist city on the east coast of Florida.Rockledge exhibits its past with mature tree lined city streets and many historical buildings throughout, reminding everyone of the citys exciting past Rockledge has the distinction of being named as the Pineapple growing capital of the world in the 1800s and pineapple production and tourists were the main economy in the 1800s. These honors were bestowed by the people who traveled on the Indian River steamships.The steamships would travel down the river picking up the bountiful pineapple crop and bringing tourists to the area.The central location of Rockledge, the wonderful climate, and the beautiful ocean setting provide both residents and tourists with many varied water sports and fishing opportunities.Many tourists decided to stay and enjoy all of the benefits that the Florida lifestyle had to offer. Rockledge experienced a major increase in its population and economy in the 1900s when the United States Space Program moved its launch pad to Cape Canaveral. The influx of the space coast employees exploded the citys population and created an economic boom to the area. The city is located close to Titusville, which has several space museums and to Cape Canaveral, where the cruise and gambling ships are moored.This close proximity of the city to water sports, technology, arts, parks, the river and the ocean make Rockledge the perfect place to live. You will be amazed what Rockledge has to offer.There is a vast array of housing, new and historic, available to suit the taste and desires of everyone.There are Condos along the river with beautiful water views and virtually no maintenance, it is all done for you.Drive down Rockledge Avenue, along the Indian River and enjoy Florida living at its best.Now is the time to make a move, give Diane Shattuck, Broker, CRS, GRI, SRES a call. Diane is a knowledgeable and professional realtor who cares about you.She will help you realize the dream of the Florida Lifestyle. Remember her motto is "Family Helping Family."