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• <br />features of this branch, however, we will look at the characteristics of the <br />communities listed above. <br />The estimated population of Sebastian, Fellsmere and Orchid <br />Island, Wabasso, and Roseland is 31,475. <br />The north county area has five elementary schools, a middle school, a high <br />school and an exceptional school, as well as a charter elementary and a <br />charter junior high school. There are three preschools in the area and three <br />Headstart centers. Along with a growing home school population, many <br />students use the library extensively. Students in this area often continue <br />their education at Indian River State College or Brevard Community <br />College. <br />Recreational opportunities are offered by Adult Education, the Indian River <br />County Recreation Department, the City of Sebastian Recreation <br />Department, the Sebastian Panthers football and cheerleading league, the <br />Sebastian Soccer Association and Sebastian Little League. Golf courses are <br />available in Sebastian and Winter Beach. The North County Aquatic Center <br />offers a variety of water activities, and a new softball park is located nearby. <br />The Sebastian Inlet State Park and Recreation area, as well as county parks <br />and beaches provide many opportunities for outdoor activities. <br />The Environmental Learning Center at Wabasso causeway, the McLarty <br />Museum on AIA, and Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum in Sebastian provide <br />other interesting experiences for residents and visitors. The Sebastian River <br />Medical Center provides a series of health-related programs each year. <br />Many organizations thrive in the north county area, reflecting the diverse <br />interests of the community. Many of these organizations hold their <br />meetings in the library meeting room each month, such as the Airmaster's <br />Club, the Fishing Club, the Computer Club, the Sebastian River Area <br />Historical Society, the Treasure Coast Archeological Society, the Pelican <br />Island Preservation Society, various property owners associations, and the <br />Pelican Island Garden Club, AARP. Service groups, such as the Exchange <br />Club, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Sebastian Junior Woman's Club <br />and Sebastian Woman's Club meet elsewhere. <br />13 <br />121 <br />