Merritt Island leaders revive creation of independent city

Aerial view of Merritt Island. / CRAIG RUBADOUX/FLORIDA TODAY MERRITT ISLAND — Is there a new city in the works for the Space Coast, one that could be the third-largest in the county?
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Published: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:47:30 -0700

Push to incorporate Merritt Island has some divided

There’s a new push to make Merritt Island its own city. Right now, it’s one of the most populated u
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Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 19:24:58 -0700

Merritt Island a step closer to cityhood

Brevard County commissioners took the first step on a path that could lead to Merritt Island becoming a city. Commissioners on Tuesday approved seeking proposals for a study of the pros and cons of incorporation for the currently unincorporated Merritt Island.
http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20120516/NEWS01/305160028/Merritt-Island-step-closer-cityhood?odyssey=mod%7cnewswell%7ctext%7cnews0302%7cs

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 05:02:40 -0700

Merritt Island one step closer to becoming a city

Brevard County commissioners have taken the first step on a plan to incorporate Merritt Island as it
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Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 16:24:35 -0700

Bertram Yachts' move to Merritt Island may bring wave of suppliers

Bertram Yachts' decision to move its manufacturing operations from Miami to Merritt Island already has started a stream of other boating-related companies that plan to open new operations or expand existing ones along the Space Coast.
http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20120510/NEWS01/305110003

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 22:10:17 -0700

Business group touts Crisafulli record

MERRITT ISLAND Florida Rep. Steve Crisafulli, a Republican Merritt Island Republican, was one of 12 representatives to receive the Champion for Business Award from Associated Industries of Florida, the group announced this week. Four senators also won.
http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20120503/BUSINESS/305030018

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 22:14:05 -0700

Several suppliers will open operations near new Bertram Yacht plant

Bertram Yacht's decision to move its manufacturing operations from Miami to Merritt Island already has started a stream of other boating-related companies that plan to open new operations or expand existing ones along the Space Coast.
http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20120509/BUSINESS/120509017

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 14:58:25 -0700

Local golf: Lively sinks hole-in-one; junior camps on tap

On May 12, Tom Lively of West Melbourne shot a hole-in-one on the par-4, fifth hole at Aquarina Golf Club in Melbourne Beach. Lively used a driver on the 283-yard hole to score the double eagle. The hole-in-one was witnessed by his wife, Cathy Lively.
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Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 22:19:32 -0700

Letter: Merritt Island doing well without being incorporated

I do not want to see Merritt Island incorporated into its own city.
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Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:33:24 -0700

Brevard's jobless rate tumbles to a three-year low

Bertram Yacht announced that it is moving into a new state-of-the-art facility on Merritt Island. Norberto Ferretti, Founder and Chairman of the Ferretti Group.
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Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 22:48:20 -0700