Sebastian Inlet
12 miles north of Vero Beach, Florida, US
Sebastian Inlet, located in Sebastian Inlet State Park in Brevard County, Florida and Indian River County, Florida, offers surfing and fishing opportunities. It is off State Road A1A just 12 miles north of Vero Beach. There are annual surf tournaments, professional and amateur. Visitors fish there, particularly for Snook and Redfish.
Government
The Inlet is managed by the Sebastian Inlet District with a commission popularly elected by voters from the surrounding area. Candidates run non-partisan. Their annual salary is $3,600. Commissioners include:
District 1, Brevard County - T J Marshall (term ends 2028)
District 2, Indian River County - John Campbell (term ends 2028)
District 3, Brevard County - Michael Rowland (term ends 2028)
District 4, Indian River County - David Barney (term ends 2026)
District 5, Brevard County - Lisa Frazier (term ends 2026)
History
The 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet wrecked in this area. The site where the survivors camped was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1970, under the title of Spanish Fleet Survivors and Salvors Camp Site. Today, the McLarty Treasure Museum (a part of the park) exhibits artifacts relating to the wreck.
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