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Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach Chamber of
Commerce
Daytona Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
Population: 64,138 Square miles: 65
The largest city in Volusia County,
Daytona Beach has become known internationally as the "World's Most Famous
Beach" and the "World Center of Racing." These images often overshadow its
role as the center for business, education, cultural and entertainment activities for a
large portion of North Central Coastal Florida.
Daytona Beach is a modern, growing
community boasting six universities and colleges, the $40 million new Ocean Center, a
revitalized downtown, a new 500-slip marina and a wide spectrum of advantages for business
expansion.
Daytona Beach
Shores
City of Daytona Beach Shores
Population: 2,901 Square miles: 5.5
Formed in 1960 by a group of
moteliers who called themselves "2,000 Cottages," the City of Daytona Beach
Shores, incorporated in 1967, is a 5.5 mile strip of beautiful hotels, motels, high-rise
condominiums, townhouses and single family residences along the Atlantic Ocean. It is the
second fastest growing city in Volusia County, showing a 20% growth in the last four
years.
During the winter months, its
population swells from 2,680 to nearly 16,000 residents. With tourism as the chief
industry, the City's daily population can climb as high as 30,000 during special event
weeks - Speed Week, Bike Week and Spring Break. However, an increasing trend in the City
is the construction of new condominiums, popular residences for retirees. Daytona Beach
Shores operates a Public Safety Department, meaning that its Public Safety Officers are
cross-trained in law enforcement, fire fighting and as EMT's. The city also provides
paramedics. The city is also recognized as a leader in emergency management with an
Emergency Management Director arid a fully-equipped Emergency Operations Center.
DeBary
City
of DeBary
St.
Johns River Country
Population: 12,321 Square miles:
18.25
Named for Frederick DeBary, a
well-known businessman from New York, the newly incorporated city of DeBary is situated in
the southwest portion of Volusia County. Small, privately owned shops supply most of the
employment and are responsible for a significant part of the economy. Approximately 40% of
the city's tax base is derived from two power plants located within the city's limits.
Residents find nearby I-4 and U.S.
17-92 provide easy access to large communities close by. DeBary is considered a friendly,
comfortable and desirable community to residents and newcomers alike.
DeLand
City
of DeLand
DeLand Chamber of Commerce
St. Johns River Country
Population: 18,371 Square miles: 9.8
DeLand has been the county seat of
Volusia since 1888. The city is located on the St. Johns River in west Volusia County and
maintains its old world charm under a canopy of stately 200 year old oak trees. DeLand is
home to prestigious Stetson University. Its growing industrial and commercial base
combined with the renaissance of its picturesque downtown area offers families a
traditional lifestyle and businesses a healthy environment.
DeLeon
Springs
St.
Johns River Country
Population: 1,738 Square miles: 4
Named for the famous explorer Juan
Ponce de Leon, DeLeon Springs is situated in the western part of Volusia County just north
of DeLand. The unincorporated community relies upon service-related jobs and several
leading industries to support its economic base. The springs are now part of a State
Recreation Area that offers a wide variety of water-based and picnic activities.
Deltona
City of Deltona
St.
Johns River Country
Population: 58,434 Square miles: 46
Deltona is located in southwest
Volusia County near I-4 and was created as a planned unit development in 1962. The
original concept called for 36,000 building sites. The residents of the unincorporated
Deltona community voted in September, 1995, to incorporate as the new City of Deltona.
A seven-member City Commission was
elected and as of December 31, 1995, the City of Deltona became official. With a
population of 58,000, Deltona is the second largest municipality within Volusia County.
Centrally located between Daytona Beach and Orlando, Deltona provides a large residential
base for commuters to both cities.
Edgewater
City of Edgewater
Population: 18,077 Square miles: 7.8
The City of Edgewater lies just south
of New Smyrna Beach along the Indian River, 2 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean. Beginning
as the small village of Hawk's Park in 1871 with 115 permanent residents by 1887, the name
was formally changed to Edgewater in 1925.
The apiaries of the early days
evolved into a large honey company which exports internationally. A large paint factory, a
thriving building industry, boat building, garment factories and other light manufacturing
provide employment.
A friendly city with small town
flavor, Edgewater offers a wide variety of residential options.
Holly Hill
City of Holly Hill
Population: 11,269 Square miles: 3.79
Located on the beautiful Halifax
River, bounded on the north by Ormond Beach and to the south by Daytona Beach, Holly Hill
is a growing, dynamic small city bustling with commercial activity and expanding small
industries.
The City administration has
progressively expanded and improved public service in its recreation, parks, water plant
and street system making Holly Hill attractive to both new residents and small businesses.
The city was incorporated in 1901
Lake Helen
St.
Johns River Country
Population: 2,515 Square miles: 4
The community of Lake Helen is
located on I-4 in southwest Volusia County. The economic stability of the town is
primarily centered around service related occupations. Lake Helen is well known for bass
fishing and has many fishing lakes nearby. Nautilus, the well known exercise equipment was
first developed and manufactured in Lake Helen. Pyramax Studios now occupies the former
Nautilus site.
New Smyrna
Beach
City
of New Smyrna Beach
Population: 18,425 Square miles: 19.5
New Smyrna Beach is nestled among
beautiful moss-hung trees along the shore of the historic and picturesque Indian River in
southeast Volusia County. Evidence of its magnificent heritage include the Turnbull Ruins,
the home of Dr. Andrew Turnbull, the Scottish physician credited with establishing the
colony of New Smyrna, made entirely of coquina shells, and the Sugar Mill Ruins, built
around the 1830's to process cane into sugar.
The 8-mile stretch of Atlantic coast
beach has earned the reputation as the "World's Safest Bathing Beach." The
economy is based on light manufacturing, agriculture and service-related businesses and
the major industry is tourism - both winter and summer.
Oak Hill
City
of Oak Hill
Population: 1,104 Square miles: 10.5
The City of Oak Hill came into being
as a result of a timber expedition in which a good stand of live oaks were discovered
along a shore dotted with shell mounds and aptly called Live Oak Hill.
Located south of New Smyrna Beach and
Edgewater, Oak Hill is situated along the Indian River.
Orange City
City of Orange City
St.
Johns River Country
Population: 6,248 Square miles: 5.8
Orange City is
well know for Blue Springs State Park, a 518 acre park designated as a Manatee Refuge
Area. Manatees, large docile mammals, find shelter in the warm spring waters during the
winter months.The economy is primarily service related with several light industries
employing a number of residents. Orange City is located in southwest Volusia County on
State Road 17-92 and is the commercial center of the "Four Towns" area.
Ormond Beach
City of Ormond Beach
Population: 34,038 Square miles: 28.5
The late John D. Rockefeller selected
Ormond Beach as his winter home as did the Astors, Vanderbilts and Flaglers. Today, Ormond
Beach is known as a community that offers an exceptional quality of life rich in tradition
and cultural activity.
The Ormond Beach Business Park and
Airpark are being developed by the City itself which is committed to attracting business
and industry. The City of Ormond Beach has created an environment that is a catalyst for
successful business operations.
Ormond-by-the-Sea
Population: 14,328 Square miles: 8
The unincorporated area of North
Peninsula better known as Ormond By-The-Sea is the northern most community in Volusia
County on A1A along the Atlantic Ocean. The residents are primarily retirees living in
single family homes or condominiums, thus dramatically influencing the economic well-being
of the area. In addition, the service-related businesses are primary employers in the
community which helps to stabilize the economic base. Residents of Ormond By-The-Sea are
surrounded by the stunning beauty of the ocean and the Halifax River, but with easy access
to the mainland.
Pierson
St.
Johns River Country
Population: 1,249 Square miles: 7
The rural community of Pierson was
first founded POPULATION in the 1800's and known then as Piersonville. The town is best
known for the ferns grown and exported worldwide for use in floral arrangements and other
decorations. Agriculture is the main- stay of employment.
Many of the residents trace their
lineage directly to the town's founders. Pierson is located on U.S. 17 in northwest
Volusia County and is the northern most incorporated town in the County.
Ponce Inlet
City of Ponce Inlet
Population: 2,408 Square miles: 7
The Town of Ponce Inlet is located on
the southern tip of the peninsula, south of Daytona Beach and Daytona Beach Shores. The
Ponce DeLeon Lighthouse, constructed more
than 100 years ago, remained in service until 1970. Since restoration as an historic
monument and museum, the light- house still marks the entrance to the inland waterways
through Ponce Inlet. Several marinas are located in Ponce Inlet, which is considered one
of the area's prime fishing spots. The area is prized by residents for its relaxed
lifestyle and natural, uncrowded beaches.
Port Orange
City of Port Orange
Population: 41,563 Square miles: 24.3
Port Orange has been the County's
fastest growing incorporated City over the past 25 years with a population of 3,781 in
1970 to 39,750 residents in 1995. This exceptional growth has made Port Orange the
strongest residential housing market in East Volusia County and one of the most active
commercial markets in East Central Florida.
South Daytona
City of South Daytona
Population: 12,945 Square miles: 3.87
Located at the hub of the fastest
growing area in eastern Volusia County, South Daytona is experiencing growth in small
business, professional office, commercial and residential activity. In 1985 the city began
a community-based comprehensive planning process focused upon enhancing the quality of
life for its residents and businesses which has resulted in improved parks,
beautification, street improvements, storm water utilities and a new municipal complex and
community center.
The city strives to ensure that
residents can enjoy the best community in which to live, grow, work, play and relax.
