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Palm Bay, Florida

Palm Bay, Florida has the highest population of, Brevard County, which forms a part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Those moving to Palm Bay will discover an exciting new life within a bustling community.

Economy:
According to statistics released by the United States Census Department, Palm Bay has a total land area of almost 67 square miles and a population, counted in mid 2009, of 101,000. These figures show a dramatic increase since 2000 of 27.2 percent. 1,587 residents live per square mile, thus the city is designated as being of low population density.

Local government in Palm Bay has established a development project for the Bayside Lakes area of the city to attract tourists and create business opportunities for the city’s residents. The Harris Corporation is the largest employer in the city. Other large providers of jobs are Intersil, MC Assembly, DRS RSTA Inc and the Palm Bay Hospital.

History:
The original inhabitants of the area now known as Palm Bay were the Timucuan Native Americans. The modern history of Palm Bay began in 1959 with the building of a large residential project which generated growth in both the number of residents and the industrial sector.

Tourism:
One of the most important sites in Palm Bay is the The Wildlife Turkey Creek Sanctuary, as it showcases many endangered species of fauna and flora. The 30-acre Florida Tech Botanical Garden has a wonderful collection of palms indigenous to the area.

Sebastian Inlet State Park, where private boats and charters are available for hire, is a haven for anglers and sport fishing enthusiasts. The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts stages ballets, operas, musicals and music of all types.

The Brevard Museum of Art & Science is aimed at children and offers art classes. The Titusville Historic Museum, Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science and the Air Force Space Museum will be of interest to history buffs.

Colleges/Universities:

• Brevard Community College
• Barry University

Interesting Fact:

• The city’s motto is 'A Perfect Place to Grow.'
• Manatees is the home team of Palm Bay.
• Palm Bay’s most popular sport is tennis.