September 21, 2026

Check out the final episode of Season 1 of Beachside Chat! City Manager John W. Coffey sits down with the City’s first Communications Manager, Hilarye Fuller, to talk about the growing role of communications in local government.

Learn about new communications initiatives happening throughout Indian Harbour Beach, how the City is working to keep residents informed and engaged, and why having a dedicated Communications Manager is important to connecting our community with their City government.



And we’re just getting started! Season 2 of Beachside Chat kicks off next month with a conversation featuring our firefighters and an exciting new chapter for the Indian Harbour Beach Fire Department.

Missed the latest City Council meeting? Here’s a quick look at some of the actions and discussions from September 15.

Council reached consensus to allow the City Manager to adopt the City’s updated Employee Handbook.

The previously planned Property Tax Reform Workshop was canceled, and the Council discussed creating an informational one-sheet to provide residents with information about property taxes. That one-sheet has since been completed and is now available for residents to pick up at all City buildings.

Council also officially adopted the millage rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027, approved the City’s 2027 Legislative Priorities, and adopted a resolution regarding the Brevard County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Council also discussed allowing catch-and-release fishing at Gleason Park on a trial basis. By a 3-2 vote, Council directed staff to bring back a resolution establishing designated fishing areas and parameters for a trial period.

Want to hear the full discussions and learn more? Watch the September 15 City Council meeting in its entirety on our YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGVX4NxDV4c&t=27s

The next City Council meeting will be held on October 13 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Milling and Paving Continues on City Roads

Paving began this week as roadway improvements continue throughout the City. Crews have started paving Ponkapoag Way, Algonquin Terrace, and Navajo Circle, with additional streets to follow as work progresses.

Residents in active work areas are asked to avoid parking vehicles on the roadway and to use extra caution around large trucks and heavy equipment.

Work will continue, weather permitting. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue improving our City streets!

Algonquin Sports Complex Expansion

Work continues at the Algonquin Sports Complex. On Friday, an FPL subcontractor was on-site beginning the process of pulling wires for the new electrical service lines. FPL anticipates completing the changeover by the end of next week.

For the week, the Indian Harbour Beach Police Department responded to 425 calls for service, including:



• 35 traffic enforcement details
• 60 traffic stops
• 10 medical-related calls
• 5 traffic crashes

Did You Know?

Indian Harbour Beach continues to be recognized as a safe community, receiving an A+ safety rating from CrimeGrade.org. In 2025, crime statistics showed positive reductions across several categories, including a 9.83% reduction in total crime, a 10.77% reduction in crimes against persons, and a 53.76% reduction in property crime.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Indian Harbour Beach Police Department at 321-773-3030 or email Chief Butler at dbutler@indianharbourbeach.gov

The Indian Harbour Beach Fire Department is looking for community members ready to serve, learn new skills, and make a difference right here at home. Whether you have fire service experience or are simply interested in giving back, there is a spot for you on the team.

Volunteer firefighters play an important role in supporting our community and work alongside trained personnel responding to emergencies, participating in training, and helping keep Indian Harbour Beach safe.

Interested in learning more? Contact the Indian Harbour Beach Fire Department to find out how you can get involved and answer the call to serve your community. Ready to apply? Click here to submit your application.

Save the date! National Night Out returns to Gleason Park on October 7 at 4:30 p.m.

National Night Out is an annual community event that brings residents together with local law enforcement and first responders in a fun, relaxed environment while strengthening relationships and building community partnerships.

This year’s event will include a school supply drive, our always-popular pie-eating contest, activities for all ages, and plenty of surprises and fun for the entire community.

And that’s just a preview! We have much more to share as we get closer to the event, so stay tuned for additional details.

View full calendar here....