In the 1920's as strange as it may seem...alcohol was illegal in the U.S. Many rum-runners of the time practiced their trade off the coast of Indialantic. It was during this period that the Indialantic Casino was a thriving location for many movers and shakers to meet and greet, do business, relax and of course party!
The location of the Indialantic Casino is the spot that is now John Nance Park (on the northern side of Rt 192/5th Ave...directly on the Atlantic Ocean)...in fact a sign marks the spot across the parking lot from Bizzarro Famous New York Pizza (the best pizza in town).
The Indialantic Casino had a large salt water pool and a long boardwalk that visitors could stroll on and take in the beautiful Central Florida winter weather...the average high temps in Indialantic in the winter are in the low 70's! The Casino and Hotel were demolished by the fire department in 1970 after falling into decline in the 1960s. John Nance Park is one of the top spots on the East Coast for Sea Turtle watching! Below is a picture of the front of the building that included the boardwalk:
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