The Merritt Island Dragon (at Dragon Point) was a dragon-shaped green cement structure that stood at the southern tip of Merritt Island where the Indian River

Indian River (Florida)

The Indian River is a waterway in Florida, a part of the Indian River Lagoon system which forms the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. It extends southward from the Ponce de Leon inlet in New Smyrna Beach, Florida [Volusia County] southward and across the "Haulover Canal" and along the western shore...

 Lagoon splits to form the Banana River

Banana River

The Banana River is a lagoon that lies between Cape Canaveral and Merritt Island in Brevard County, Florida in the United States. It is part of the Indian River Lagoon system, and connects at its south end to the Indian River; it is the only part of the lagoon system not in the Intracoastal...

Lagoon. The dragon was built circa 1971 by Florida artist Louis Van DerCar and property owner Aynn Christal. This creature was created from 20 short tons (17.9 LT) of cement and steel, and stood 35 feet (10.7 m) high and 65 feet (19.8 m) long. Guarding the lagoon from her perch on Dragon Point, "Annie" was a landmark for both locals and boaters. It served primarily as a playhouse for children.

In August 2002 the Dragon was badly damaged, and partially collapsed into the water. The owner and the Brevard County Commissioners were unable to agree on a rehabilitation effort.