Cape Canaveral Living
 Education
Students living in the city of Cape Canaveral are served by Brevard Public Schools. Cape Canaveral's youth may attend Cape View Elementary School, Cocoa Beach Junior High and Cocoa Beach Senior High School. Private education is also available throughout the county. Brevard County hosts a number of colleges and universities for those who are looking to continue their higher learning endeavors. These include Brevard Community College, Columbia College, Everest University, Florida Institute of Technology, Barry University, University of Central Florida, Webster University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Keiser University. Local Economy Since Cape Canaveral is a beachside community, its only natural that the tourism, travel and hospitality industries play a major role in the area's economy. Many residents also work at the Kennedy Space Center located just north of Cape Canaveral. Other major employers in the area include Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Canaveral Port Authority, IAP Worldwide Services, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and United Space Alliance. Places to Visit The city of Cape Canaveral features plenty of things to see and do. Aside from the beautiful beaches and Port Canaveral, you should check out some of the area's local fare. The Astronaut Memorial Planetarium & Observatory is Florida's largest planetarium and includes star shows, a 3-story IWERKS movie theatre, hands-on demonstration hall, and a museum that honors international space explorers. The Brevard Museum of History & Science is another popular museum of choice as it houses rockets and space shuttles as well as saber-toothed tigers and mammoths! For some animal fun, you should make a visit to the Brevard Zoo and the Manatee Sanctuary Park. Of course, one can't make a visit without stopping by the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Parks & Recreation You can visit the community parks and recreational complexes; many include their own set of amenities like canoeing and kayaking. Jetty Park – located along the south side of the port access and right on the ocean has camping facilities and great fishing – is a great place to watch rocket launches and the cruise ships heading out to sea! Cape Canaveral's Parks & Recreation department also provides a variety of classes and programs from boot camp, line dancing, ballroom and tap dancing, to tennis lessons and yoga. Youth programs, camps and athletic activities are also available. |
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