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Suntree, Florida

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29°C, Wind SW at 29 km/h, 52% Humidity

Suntree is an unincorporated community in Brevard County, Florida, United States. 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.

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Map of Suntree, FL 32940, USA

Suntree is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Suntree is located at 28°13′46″N 80°54′05″W While it is located north of Melbourne, it uses a Melbourne, Florida postal address.

Rare snowfall

On January 9, 2010, a storm during a cold snap brought mostly rain, but it later changed into sleet and then to snow. The snow was light, and there was no accumulation.

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.

    • Notable residents

  • Major General Frederick C. Blesse, the sixth ranking fighter pilot of all time. Lived in Country Walk.
  • Cecil Fielder and Prince Fielder 1998-2000. Father and son professional baseball players. They lived in a mansion on Jordan Blass Drive.

    • References

    Suntree, Florida Wikipedia
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