As the sun begins to peek over early morning Atlantic clouds, Floridians are reminded of their daily treat of sunshine. Not many days are experienced without some period of sun. These sailboats lie moored just off the shore of Cocoa Village, a section of town that dates back to the late 1800s.
It's unclear how the town of Cocoa earned its name, but the moniker of Indian River City was too long for the U.S. Postal Service. However, the name, Indian River City, would have been most fitting as these early residents relied heavily upon the river. Local fisherman enjoyed the bounty of the broad river and the citrus industry moved out tons of produce by barge. River transportation was key for early expansion before the railroad extended its routes to the south.