Edgewater, Florida is a community nestled alongside the Indian River adjacent to the famous Mosquito Lagoon. It's an Intracoastal waterfront community that offers all the charm you would expect to find in small town Florida yet still engage in spirited business and commercial activity. The growing river front city of Edgewater is one of the principal municipalities in southeast Volusia County. The city has a population over 21,500 and is also home to many species of birds, fish, dolphins, manatees and other wildlife. Edgewater roots date back to early 1800's when Dr. John Milton Hawks founded this intriguing riverside settlement. The city is over 22 square miles with over 150 acres of parks, which include a Riverwalk that is great for walking, jogging or bike riding alongside the Intracoastal Waterway.