Suntree, Florida

Suntree is a planned 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. The population was 20,194 at the 2000 census.

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.

Demographics

As of the census 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.

History

Rare snowfall

On January 9th, 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

• Cecil Fielder and Prince Fielder 1998-2000. Father and son professional baseball players. They lived in a mansion on Jordan Blass Drive.
• Tim Wakefield 2000's. Professional baseball player.^{[citation needed]}
• Devon Hughes 2000's. Professional American wrestler.^{[citation needed]}