Accommodations
More than 30 motels, hotels and bed & breakfast inns
with over 1,000 guest rooms and some 1,500 campground sites await
travelers visiting the DeLand - West Volusia Area.Click
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Airports
The DeLand Municipal Airport / Sidney Taylor Field
in the northeast section of the city accommodates private and charter
aircraft. The airport is home to Skydive DeLand, one of the world's
leading skydiving centers, and the adjacent industrial park is headquarters
for several small and large manufacturers and processors. Daytona
Beach International Airport, 20 miles east of DeLand via U.S.
92 or I-4, and Orlando
International Airport, 50 miles south, provide air service worldwide.
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Attractions
Beautiful state and local parks, the St. Johns River
and sparkling springs, and Stetson
University are local landmarks. Disney World, EPCOT Center,
Disney-MGM Studios, Universal Studios, Sea World, Silver Springs,
St. Augustine and world-famous beaches at Daytona Beach and New
Smyrna Beach are among attractions an hour or less from DeLand.
Kennedy Space Center, Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens and many more
are less than two hours away.Click
here for more info
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Automobile
License Plates and Insurance
New residents are required to obtain a Florida title
and tag within 10 days of filing for homestead exemption, enrolling
children in school or accepting employment in Florida. Florida vehicle
and boat registrations in an individual's name(s) expire at midnight
on the first owner's birthday. Expiration dates for vehicles registered
in company names, leased vehicles, mobile homes and other types
of registrations vary. Check the registration for correct expiration
dates. Acceptable proof of Florida insurance can be a policy, binder
or valid insurance card. Motorcycles, trailers, mobile homes and
vessels are exempt from insurance requirements. Volusia County Tag
and Title office in DeLand: 123 W. Indiana Ave. (386) 736-5936.
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Chamber
of Commerce
The
DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 336 N. Woodland
Blvd in downtown DeLand. The Mission of the DeLand Chamber of Commerce
is to improve the economic development of the DeLand area by promoting
and advancing business interests while maintaining our quality of
life. The Chamber also has a Visitors Center. Chamber offices are
open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except certain
holidays. Telephone: (386) 734-4331 - Fax: (386) 734-4333.
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Churches
& Houses of Worship
Approximately 80 churches represent leading denominations
in the DeLand area. Information on DeLand Houses of Worship may
be found at the Chamber's Visitors Center.Click
here for more info.
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Cities
of West Volusia County
Of the six incorporated cities in West Volusia
County, two were born within the past five years, placing them among
Florida's newest municipalities. DeBary officially became a city
on December 31, 1994 while the City of Deltona came into being in
late 1995. Each of the others -- DeLand, Orange City, Lake Helen
and Pierson - date back more than 100 years.
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Citizenship
A person wishing to become a legal resident of Florida
may file a Declaration of Domicile in the office of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court, located in the County Courthouse at 101
N. Alabama Ave. in downtown DeLand. (386) 822-5760
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Civic
Organizations
Approximately 150 civic and service organizations
serve the DeLand area. A list may be purchased at the Chamber's
Welcome Center for $3.
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Climate
Mean annual temperature, 71 degrees F; average humidity,
56%; average annual rainfall, 52 inches. (Most rainy days in Florida
amount to afternoon showers.)Click
here for more info.
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Doctors
and Dentists
More than 150 physicians, over 20 dentists and eight
optometrists serve the DeLand area. Medical specialties include
audiology, dermatology, gynecology-obstetrics, internal medicine,
orthodontics, ophthalmology, pediatrics, plastic surgery, psychiatry,
pathology, neurology and urology.
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Driver's
License
Anyone operating a motor vehicle in Florida must have
a valid driver's license. If you move to Florida and have a valid
license from another state, you must get a Florida license within
30 days of becoming a resident (when you enroll children in school,
register to vote, or file for Homestead Exemption). Persons operating
motorcycles are required to have a motorcycle endorsement on the
Florida license. DeLand area residents may take the driver's examination
at the Department
of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - 350 E. New York Ave.
Examinations are by appointment; call 736-5332, or you may walk
in.
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Emergencies
In case of a fire, medical or police emergency, dial
9-1-1
For Disaster information PLEASE
CLICK HERE
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Employment
Workforce Development Board / One Stop Career Center
(state employment offices) and the Florida Unemployment Compensation
office are located at the Woodland Plaza Shopping Center, 1380 S.
Woodland Boulevard in DeLand. Telephone (386) 740-3232 for help
in finding employment and (386) 736-5340 for unemployment compensation
assistance and information.
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Fire
Protection
DeLand's
main fire station is located at 201 W. Howry Avenue. This fully-equipped
facility is staffed by 27 full-time firefighters and reservists
that assist the Fire Department. Mutual aid agreements exist among
DeLand, Volusia
County and surrounding communities. DeLand's insurance rating
is class 5 (ISO).
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Health
Department
The offices of the Volusia
County Health Department are at the Woodland Plaza shopping
center, 1380 S. Woodland Blvd. DeLand. (386) 822-6215
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Hospitals
Florida
Hospital DeLand is located at 701 W. Plymouth Avenue
in DeLand and Florida
Hospital Fish Memorial is at 1055 Saxon Blvd. in Orange
City. Florida Hospital DeLand has 156 beds plus 19 pediatric bassinets,
a 24-hour emergency room, and a staff of 175 affiliated doctors
and 760 supporting personnel. Florida Hospital Fish Memorial has
97 beds, a 24-hour outpatient clinic, cardiac cath lab and a staff
of 236 affiliated doctors and more than 700 support personnel. Both
are fully accredited acute-care hospitals.
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Industry
Approximately 4,000 residents within a 10-mile radius
work in manufacturing and related businesses with annual payrolls
approaching $100 million. Products include pharmaceuticals, defense
systems and products, filtration systems, plastics and recreational
products, to name a few. A list of manufacturers, processors and
distributors is available for a nominal fee at the DeLand Area Chamber
of Commerce Visitors Center. Click
here for more info.
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Library
The
DeLand Public Library, 130 E. Howry Ave, provides thousands
of volumes of books and magazines, films, videotapes, books on tape,
public access computers and an inter-library loan service through
which nearly any publication can be obtained. (386) 822-6430
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Licenses (Hunting And Fishing)
Hunters and fisherman between the ages of 16 and 64 must have a
license. To qualify for a resident's license, you must have lived
in Florida for one year and in Volusia County for six months. A
license stamp is required for hunting in designated management areas.
Contact the Volusia County Finance Department, 123 W. Indiana Avenue,
DeLand. Telephone (386) 736-5937.
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Newspapers
The
DeLand Beacon (Bi-Weekly), P.O. Box 2397, 121 W. Wisconsin Ave.,
DeLand, 734-4622; The
News-Journal (Daily), 111 S. Alabama Ave, 734-1551; The
West Volusia Pennysaver (Bi-Weekly), 245 S. Woodland Blvd.,
DeLand, 736-2880; and
Orlando Sentinel (Daily), 2430 Enterprise Road, Suite A., Orange
City, 851-7920.
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Police
The
DeLand Police Department located at 219 W. Howry has 65 sworn
officers, 23 non-sworn and eight reserve officers plus a complement
of 27 support staff members. The Volusia
County Sheriff's Department has 820 personnel, including 470
sworn officers.
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Population
1990 Census City of DeLand - 16,491 / 2000 Census
City of DeLand 20,904; Metro DeLand - Estimated 60,000; 1990 Census
Volusia County - 370,712 / 2000 Census Volusia County - 443,343
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Radio
Stations (DeLand)
WYND-AM (1310); WOCL-FM (105.9)
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Schools
(DeLand Area)
DeLand
High School; DeLand
Middle School and Southwestern
Middle School; six
elementary schools; several private schools; Duvall Presbyterian
Home for retarded and exceptional persons; Boston Avenue School
for exceptional children; Stetson
University, a four-year, co-ed institution with enrollment of
2,000 undergraduate students; Daytona
Beach Community College - West Campus , University
of Central Florida - West Campus, Florida
Technical College, Angley
College and Warner
Southern College. Catalogs and other information available at
the Chamber of Commerce.
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School
Registration
Enrollment of a child in Florida public schools for
the first time involves certain requirements. For information, contact
Volusia County School Board, 200 N. Clara Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720.
Telephone 734-7190.Click
here for more info.
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Social
Security Information
Located at 1706 S. Woodland Boulevard in DeLand. Call
734-8300 for appointment; call 800-772-1213 for info.
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Taxes
Florida has no state personal income tax. Real estate
taxes are levied by cities, counties and school districts and, in
some cases, special taxing districts. Taxes are based on 100% fair
market valuation of business and residential properties. Taxes on
personal residences may be reduced by Homestead, Widow's and/or
Disability Exemptions, depending on the owner's individual status.
Exemption forms are available at the office of the Volusia
County Property Appraiser, 123 W. Indiana Ave. in DeLand. Contact
the Volusia County Property Appraiser's office for details on all
exemptions. Telephone 736-5901.Click
here for more information
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Television
WESH-TV, Channel 2 (NBC); WKMG-TV, Channel 6 (CBS);
WFTV, Channel 9 (ABC); WCEU-TV, Channel 15 (PBS); WKCF-TV, Channel
18 (Warner Bros. Network); WMFE-TV, Channel 24 (PBS); WOFL-TV, Channel
35 (FOX); WRBW-TV, Channel 65 (UPN), Bright House Networks serves
the DeLand area with nearly 60 cable TV channels.
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Transportation
VOTRAN
inter- and intra-city bus service; AMTRAK
at DeLand; Greyhound; Taxi service; Rental car agencies; St. Johns
River navigable to Jacksonville; Major Trucking lines; Charter air
service at DeLand Airport; Daytona Beach International Airport,
20 miles east of DeLand and Orlando International Airport, 50 miles
south of DeLand.
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Utilities
Electricity - Progress Energy.; Natural Gas - Florida
Public Utilities; Telephone - Bellsouth (DeLand Area) and Sprint
(Orange City - Lake Helen).Click
here for more information
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Veteran
Services
Volusia
County Department of Veterans Affairs, 123 W. Indiana Ave. DeLand.
Telephone (386) 740-5102.
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