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Cocoa Beach Pier Receives, Accepts Offer To Sell

By  //  April 11, 2014

iconic landmark on the east coast of Florida

THE COCOA BEACH PIER is located 1/2 mile north of SR 520 at 401 Meade Ave. in Cocoa Beach, Florida. This is a historical landmark in Cocoa Beach, stretching 840 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, and features a wide array of restaurants, boutiques, and gift shops. Fishing is allowed on the pier, and rentals are available.

BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA – The ownership of the Cocoa Beach Pier has received and accepted an offer to sell the 52-year old iconic landmark on the east coast of Florida. Stay tuned to SpaceCoastDaily.com for updates to this breaking story.

Literally stretching out 800 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, the Cocoa Beach Pier is constructed of over 2½ miles of boardwalk planks.

Originally built in 1962, the 270 pilings used to support the Pier measure 40 feet in length and are driven a minimum of 15’ into the ocean bed. Every year there is substantial work done to the pilings to maintain their structural integrity.

Over the years the image and appearance of the historical landmark has changed many times. Long-time locals can reminisce of the days in the early 1960’s when visitors could drive their cars right up onto the Pier itself.

LOCAL LANDMARK

The Cocoa Beach Pier hosts several special events each year like the Annual Easter Surfing Festival, which has been going on for over 40 years, and Beach Fest. These are large events that bring spectators to our beaches for competitive sports and music. (Cocoa Beach Pier images)

In the early 1970’s the Pier was also home to a dance club called the Asylum whose big attraction was the cosmic lighted dance floor. Since the beginning, the Cocoa Beach Pier has been a favorite of both locals and tourists.

In 1983 a $2 million remodeling and expansion of the Cocoa Beach Pier began. The opening of the Pier House Restaurant (now the Atlantic Ocean Grille) was their pride and joy.

It has been awarded the “Best in Brevard” and “Best Restaurant with a View” for numerous years by the locals and tourist alike.

“The restaurant has adhered to a tradition of excellent service and great food paired with a unique ambiance and panoramic ocean views,” said Lori Stottler.

“We are proud to say there is no other establishment like this on the East Coast of the United States.”

Toss in the thrill of watching a rocket launch from the Cocoa Beach Pier and you have just one more unforgettable experience for this historical landmark.

ENTERTAINMENT CENTRAL

The Cocoa Beach Pier is home to five bars, four restaurants, shops, an ice cream parlor and arcade. It also have beach rentals and volleyball courts.

Toss in the thrill of watching a rocket launch from the Cocoa Beach Pier and you have just one more unforgettable experience for this historical landmark.

Whether your pleasure is fishing, volleyball, shopping, sunning swimming, surfing, dining, or just hanging out, the Cocoa Beach Pier has been the place to do all these things and more since 1962.

A million guests visit the Pier each year, which is open 365 days a year and is staffed with more than 150 employees.

The Cocoa Beach Pier hosts several special events each year like the Annual Easter Surfing Festival, which has been going on for over 40 years, and Beach Fest. These are large events that bring spectators to our beaches for competitive sports and music.

The Pier has also sponsored and produced a “Concert on the Beach” series for many years featuring big name acts like the Beach Boys in concert, with the ocean and beach as part of the concert arena.

“The Cocoa Beach Pier, established in 1962, is not just a fishing pier, but an adventure,” said Stottler.

For more information, call 321-783-7549 or log on to CocoaBeachPier.com

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