Ocean Breeze, Florida facts for kids
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Ocean Breeze, Florida
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A welcome marker at the entrance for the Town of Ocean Breeze
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Location in Martin County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Martin | |
| Settled (Ocean Breeze Trailer Park) | 1938 | |
| Incorporated (Town of Ocean Breeze Park) | 1960 | |
| Reincorporated (Town of Ocean Breeze) | December 18, 2013 | |
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| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) | |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 301 | |
| • Density | 1,824.24/sq mi (703.98/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
34957
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| Area code(s) | 772 | |
| FIPS code | 12-50900 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288033 | |
Ocean Breeze, once called Ocean Breeze Park, is a small town in Martin County, Florida, United States. It sits right by the Indian River. This town is special because almost all its residents live in a mobile home park that shares the town's name. Another town like this in Florida is Briny Breezes.
In 2020, about 301 people lived in Ocean Breeze. This number does not include the many people who only live there during the winter months. The town is surrounded on three sides by the area of Jensen Beach. Ocean Breeze is also part of the larger Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Area. This area includes all of Martin and St. Lucie counties.
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History of Ocean Breeze
How Ocean Breeze Started
The area known as Ocean Breeze began as the Ocean Breeze Trailer Park in 1938. It was started by a person named Harry Hoke. This park was located north of Stuart, Florida.
Becoming a Town
In 1960, the Ocean Breeze Park town government was officially created. This happened after 142 property owners in the trailer park voted to become a town. Harry Hoke, who started the park, was elected as the town's first Mayor. A lawyer named Evans Crary Sr. helped the town become official. At that time, the park was about 65 acres. It was said to be the largest privately owned trailer park in the United States.
Name Change and Mayors
On December 18, 2013, the town held a special vote. They decided to change the town's name from "Town of Ocean Breeze Park" to "Town of Ocean Breeze".
One famous mayor was Dorothy Geeben. She served as mayor from 2001 to 2010. In 2004, she was re-elected at 96 years old, making her the oldest mayor in the United States at the time. Mayor Geeben passed away in 2010 when she was 101 years old. The current mayor of Ocean Breeze is Karen M. Ostrand, who has served since 2016.
Geography of Ocean Breeze
Where is Ocean Breeze Located?
Ocean Breeze is in the northeastern part of Martin County. It is about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Stuart, which is the main city of the county. It is also about 15 miles (24 km) south-southeast of Fort Pierce.
The town is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.54 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometers), is water.
Borders and Surroundings
The town of Ocean Breeze has the Indian River on its eastern side. On its south, west, and north sides, it is surrounded by the area of Jensen Beach.
Town Layout and Roads
Ocean Breeze is made up of three main parts:
- The "Ocean Breeze RV Resort (Sun Communities)", which is where people live.
- A shopping center called "Ocean Breeze Plaza", which has a Publix supermarket.
- An undeveloped area with tall sand dunes.
All the roads within the town are private roads. They connect to CR 707. The town gets its mail through the Jensen Beach post office.
Population of Ocean Breeze
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 714 | — | |
| 1980 | 466 | −34.7% | |
| 1990 | 519 | 11.4% | |
| 2000 | 463 | −10.8% | |
| 2010 | 355 | −23.3% | |
| 2020 | 301 | −15.2% | |
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The table above shows how the population of Ocean Breeze has changed over the years. In 1970, there were 714 people living in the town. By 2020, the population had decreased to 301 people.
Recent Census Information
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 301 people living in Ocean Breeze. These people lived in 147 households, and 86 of these were families.
In the 2010 United States census, there were 355 people living in the town. At that time, there were 305 households, with 66 of them being families.
See also
In Spanish: Ocean Breeze Park para niños
