Months since Brevard County commissioned a study on what it might cost to make Merritt Island a city, the final feasibility report concludes, “The initial impacts on residents of Merritt Island would be very limited. There would be no new ad valorem taxes.”
On its face, a newly proposed elevated beach boardwalk in Indialantic seems like a run-of-the-mill public amenity designed to improve access for residents and tourists alike.