Suntree, Florida
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Suntree is a planned community in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is unincorporated.[1] It is located near the center of the county, off I-95 near Viera between Interstate 95 and the Florida East Coast Railroad. It lies approximately halfway between Rockledge and Melbourne. The population was 20,194 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
Suntree is located at While it is located north of Melbourne, it uses a Melbourne, Florida postal address.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 20,194 people. The racial makeup was 93.2% White, 3.1% African American, 2.8% Asian, and 1.0% from two or more races.
The gender split was almost even, with 49% being male, and 51% female.
The median income for a household was $61,601.
[edit] Media
- The Sun also a bi-weekly newspaper, serves Suntree and the surrounding areas, including Palm Shores.
- Hometown News is the bi-weekly local newspaper that serves Suntree/Viera.
- WFHA-LP is a low-powered radio station serving the community, with transmitter/studio facilities in Windover Farms of Melbourne.
[edit] Notable residents
- Cecil Fielder 1998-2000. Professional baseball player. He lived in a mansion on Jordan Blass Drive. The mansion is still for sale.
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[edit] External links
- Suntree, Florida is at coordinates Coordinates:
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