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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