Welcome to Pineda Crossing!
The Welcoming Committee needs your help. When a new homeowner moves in, the Welcoming Committee welcomes the homeowner with a welcome packet. This packet includes a letter and discounts from local businesses. If your business would like to donate items for the packet let us know. The Welcoming Committee is looking for businesses to donate coupons, samples, discounts, etc for our welcome packets. Please email the welcoming committee at PinedaWelcome@Yahoo.com if you would like to be part of the welcoming packet. Pineda Crossing Home Owners' Association helpful Information for New Residents:|
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Fellsmere Police Department 25 S. Cypress St., (772) 571-1360 |
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Vero Beach Police Department 1055 20th St., (772) 978-4600 |
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Brevard Zoo: Having completed its long-awaited Expedition Africa last year, the ambitious Brevard Zoo will celebrate its 10th birthday in March. Then, on the first full weekend of each month, beginning in April and running through December, the zoo will provide extra programs to support its conservation mission through education and participation. Located off Wickham Road in Viera just east of Interstate 95, the zoo drew 300,000 visitors last year. For information, call 254-WILD, or visit www.brevardzoo.org. |
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: East of U.S. 1, five miles south of Titusville, on State Road 405; (321) 452-2121. Get a behind-the-scenes look at NASA’s space program, space shuttle and rocket launches, tour restricted areas, see the shuttle launch pads, walk under the Saturn V rocket, explore the Rocket Garden, experience “Mad Mission to Mars 2005,” IMAX films, including “Apollo 13,” and visit the Astronaut Hall of Fame featuring astronaut mementos, historic spacecraft, hands-on activities, virtual moonwalk, G-Force simulator, land a space shuttle and sit at a mission control console. Visit the Web site www.kennedyspacecenter.com |
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APHF Shooting Center: 6350 Horizon Drive, Titusville; (321) 264-0911. A state-of-the-art indoor pistol range with 24 lanes and equipment rental if needed. Prices varies. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.aphf.org. |
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Children’s Science Center: 1520 Highland Ave., Melbourne; (321) 254-7782. Children can explore space through The Cosmos: Enter this darkened room and look up to see a glowing representation of the December night sky over Brevard County. They also can explore Earth, weather, Florida and more. Visit Web site www.artandscience.org. |
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Andretti Thrill Park: 3960 Babcock St., Melbourne: (321) 956-6707. Features four race tracks, bumper boats, miniature golf, laser tag and a game room. Hours: 2 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Prices vary. Visit www.andrettithrillpark.com |
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Blue Heron Adventures: <Cocoa Beach; (321) 799-3740. Guided kayak nature tours of the Thousand Islands of Cocoa Beach in two-man kayaks. Hours: Two tours a day, 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visit www.BlueHeronAdventures.com |
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Brevard Community College Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory: Clearlake Road, Cocoa; (321) 634-3732. Domed theater offers shows and movies about astronomy and natural science. Exhibits include a scale replica of the Hubble Space Telescope and a moon model. For show schedules, visit www.brevardcc.edu/planet |
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Paradise Funplex: 555 Fortenberry Road, Merritt Island; (321) 454-7777. Features a 10,000-square-foot indoor skate area for boards and blades; 30,000-square-foot outdoor skate area for bikes, boards and blades; 18-hole miniature golf course; softball and Little League batting cages. Visit www.paradisefunplex.com |
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On The Edge Rock Climbing Gym: 200 West Drive, Melbourne; (321) 724-8775. The 10,000-square-foot facility features several climbing walls, as high as 40 feet, cardio and weight-training equipment. Suitable for the beginner to the advanced. Visit www.ontheedge-fla.com |
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Space Coast Visitors Center: SR 50, Titusville, inside McDonald’s. Sells discount tickets to area attractions, hotels, tours, transportation and more. Call 269-9345, 229-4887, or visit www.spacecoastvisitorscenter.com |
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Off Interstate 4, southwest of Orlando; (407) 824-4321. More than 1,000 animals can be found in this 500-acre park, which features a safari, shows and rides, including Dinosaur. Visit www.disneyworld.com |
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Disney’s Epcot Center: Off Interstate 4, southwest of Orlando; (407) 824-4321. Showcase of technology and foreign cultures in Future World and World Showcase. Visit www.disneyworld.com |
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Disney-MGM Studios: Off Interstate 4, southwest of Orlando; (407) 824-4321. Movie-themed shows and revues open daily. Rides include Twilight Zone, Tower of Terror and the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster. Visit www.disneyworld.com |
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Disney World Magic Kingdom: Off Interstate 4, southwest of Orlando; (407) 824-4321. An old standby that continues to offer family fun with dozens of rides. Visit www.disneyworld.com |
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Discovery Cove: Upscale SeaWorld theme park features a swim with dolphins, snorkeling through artificial reefs among tropical creatures, swimming in a tropical river and a free-flight aviary with more than 200 tropical birds. Total package cost of $219 includes above, plus equipment, meal, parking and seven-day pass to SeaWorld Orlando. “Trainer for a Day” and nondolphin swim also available. Reservations required. Call (877) 434-7268 or visit www.discoverycove.com |
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Downtown Disney West Side: Buena Vista Drive and Hotel Plaza Boulevard in the Walt Disney World Resort; (407) 934-7781. Shopping, entertainment and themed restaurants featuring House of Blues, with live music nightly, and productions by Cirque du Soleil. Parking free; entertainment priced individually. Visit www.disneyworld.com |
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Gatorland: 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando; (407) 855-5496. A 110-acre amusement park and wildlife preserve. Visit www.gatorland.com |
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Holy Land Experience: 4655 Vineland Road, Orlando; (866) 872-4659. Christian theme park that re-creates the biblical-era Holy Land. Visit www.theholylandexperience.com |
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Islands of Adventure: Off Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando; (407) 363-8000. One of two theme parks in Universal Orlando. Rides and attractions include Jurassic Park and Marvel Super Hero Island. Directions: From Interstate 4 West, take exit 29B and follow signs; from Interstate 4 East, take exit 30A and follow signs. Visit www.universalstudios.com/themeparks |
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Jungle Adventures: 26205 SR 50, Christmas; (407) 568-1354. Features Florida panthers, alligators, Native American village tours, exotic animal exhibits and jungle swamp cruises. Visit www.jungleadventures.com |
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Orlando Science Center: 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando; (407) 514-2000 or (888) 672-4386. Explore all aspects of science through interactive exhibits. The center also features shows and IMAX films in the Dr. Phillips CineDome. Visit www.osc.org |
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Pleasure Island: A Disney nightlife complex with a nightly New Year’s Eve celebration. Clubs include BET SoundStage, Mannequins Dance Palace (Top 40 dance), Adventurers Club (interactive comedy), 8Trax (’70s), Comedy Warehouse, Rock N Roll Beach Club and Pleasure Island Jazz Company. Call (407) 934-7781 or visit www.disneyworld.com |
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not!: 8201 International Drive, Orlando. Themed galleries feature oddities, artifacts, pranks of nature and illusions. Visit the www.ripleysorlando.com |
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SeaWorld Orlando: Off State Road 528 (Bee Line Expressway) at Interstate 4, southwest of Orlando; (800) 327-2424 or (407) 351-3600. Marine park that features Wild Arctic, Key West at SeaWorld, whale, dolphin and sea lion shows. Also features Journey to Atlantis water thrill ride and Kraken floorless roller coaster. Visit www.seaworld.com |
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Universal Studios: Off Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando; (407) 363-8000. One of two theme parks in Universal Orlando. Rides and attractions include Back to the Future and Twister: Ride It Out. It’s also a movie-TV production studio, where kids have a chance to see taping of Nickelodeon Studio programs. Directions: From Interstate 4 West, take exit 29B and follow signs; from Interstate 4 East, take exit 30A and follow signs. Visit www.universalstudios.com/themeparks |
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Universal CityWalk: Themed restaurants, shopping, nightclubs, movies and live entertainment are featured in this themed “downtown” on a lagoon. Directions: from Interstate 4 West, take exit 29B and follow signs; from Interstate 4 East, take exit 30A and follow signs. Admission: free; individual clubs charge. Call (407) 363-8000, or visit www.citywalk.com |
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Wonderworks: 9067 International Drive, Orlando; (407) 352-0411. An “upside-down mansion” offers interactive activities in a mystery lab and bubble room. Visit www.wonderworksonline.com |
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Busch Gardens: 40th Street and Busch Boulevard, Tampa, (813) 987-5082. African-themed park, zoo and bird gardens. Edge of Africa Safari and thrill rides. Visit www.buschgardens.com |
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Florida Aquarium: 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, (813) 273-4000. Featuring sections such as wetlands, bays, beaches, coral reefs, offshore and interactive displays. Visit www.flaquarium.net |
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| Silver Springs: State Road 40, Silver Springs, (352) 236-2121. The park features underwater limestone caverns and springs, glass-bottom boat rides, gator wrestling, tropical plants and trees and the Swim at the Springs. Visit www.silversprings.com |