Mathers Bridge — Attraction in Satellite Beach

I only go here to fish. There's a section at the end of the bridge where you can fish on either side. It's not a long section, so get there early. It's a busy bridge, so you will constantly see it going up and down actually more like in and out and bell's going off if you can deal with that, then it's good for fishing from this bridge. Bring some velcro or bungee cord so you have something to strap your Pole to the metal fence or you're fishing pole just kinda keep...

Google wants me to rate a bridge. Ok. Mather's Bridge is a small bridge that connects the southern tip of Merritt Island to Indian Harbour Beach. It's a bridge that many locals have fond memories of. Growing up here, it was a great place to fish, shrimp, go crabbing, and eat a burger at the now demolished Mather's Bridge restaurant. Now it's still a good little bridge, but it was the best little bridge...

This swing bridge is an inspiring feat of engineering. Mathers bridge not only connects two land masses but brings the community together. From the bridge operator dutifully opening and closing for boat traffic, to the pedestrians out for a bit of exercise and local fishermen hoping to catch a monster red fish. Mathers bridge is a...