| Are you searching for a great community in | | | | |
| which to build your new Florida home? Then | | | | No need to go without |
| look no further than beautiful, historic | | | | |
| DeLand. Also known as "The Athens of | | | | Downtown DeLand houses several shops and |
| Florida", Deland combines Old Southern charm | | | | marketplaces, as well as an array of choices |
| with progressive city planning in a welcoming | | | | for dining out. From Southern home-cooking |
| Central Florida community of 60,000 | | | | to theme restaurants to Japanese, you don't |
| residents. Situated along the St.John's | | | | have to sacrifice variety or convenience. |
| river in the booming Central Florida region, | | | | Nearby Sanford is home to a large shopping |
| DeLand offers all the best of Florida. A | | | | mall with several department and specialty |
| great place to buy real estate… | | | | stores that are sure to meet all of your |
| | | | shopping needs. |
| Whispers of the past | | | | |
| | | | Fun for the whole family |
| Oak-tree lined streets compliment the | | | | |
| historical flavor of beautiful downtown | | | | Whether you're looking for lazy days on the |
| DeLand. Founded in 1876 by Henry DeLand, the | | | | St. John's River, wildlife parks or theme |
| city maintains much of its original look and | | | | parks, championship fishing or golfing, |
| feel today due to the diligent efforts of the | | | | hiking or performing arts, DeLand has |
| local preservation society. The DeLand | | | | something for you. |
| courthouse has been a fixture of the downtown | | | | |
| area since 1927, and is considered one of the | | | | For the fishing enthusiast, the St. John's |
| most beautiful courthouses in Florida. | | | | River and surrounding lakes offer |
| | | | championship level bass fishing. Deep sea |
| Because of a major fire which destroyed much | | | | fishing is available a short drive away in |
| of the downtown area in 1885, a town | | | | Ponce Inlet or New Smyrna Beach. Several |
| ordinance mandating only brick and concrete | | | | State parks in DeLand and the surrounding |
| construction was passed. Today, the result | | | | areas offer camping, hiking, botanical and |
| of that ordinance is a wonderfully preserved | | | | wildlife observation, and boating. |
| downtown area that gives residents and | | | | |
| visitors a true taste of the Old South. | | | | The Athens Theater offers a chance for those |
| | | | bitten by the acting bug to get on stage with |
| Bask in the warm Florida Sunshine and | | | | auditions open to the public, while The |
| Southern hospitality | | | | Storybook Theater Company provides local |
| | | | children with several summer camps and after |
| If you're tired of long, cold winter days, | | | | school programs. |
| shoveling snow and high heating costs, now is | | | | |
| the time to re-locate to the Sunshine State. | | | | Beautiful white sand beaches and the |
| DeLand's average temperature is 71 degrees, | | | | sparkling blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean |
| with rainy days often amounting to nothing | | | | are only a short drive away. Enjoy a day of |
| more than a few afternoon showers. This | | | | sun and fun in nearby Daytona Beach, where |
| means you can enjoy the great outdoors | | | | you and your family can spend the day on the |
| year-round. Say good-bye to blizzards and | | | | water or exploring the NASCAR museum at |
| hello to beach days in February. A great | | | | Daytona International Speedway. See live |
| place to buy real estate… | | | | NASCAR action at the annual Pepsi 400 and |
| | | | Daytona 500 events. |
| Year-round local events give you the | | | | |
| opportunity to experience small-town Southern | | | | For the golf enthusiast, seventeen |
| hospitality first hand. From art festivals | | | | championship courses and LPGA headquarters |
| to the county fair, DeLand offers residents | | | | are all within easy driving distance of |
| ample opportunity to socialize and have fun | | | | DeLand. To the West, the thriving metropolis |
| within this close-knit yet welcoming | | | | of Orlando offers everything from thrill |
| community. | | | | rides to botanical gardens, sporting events, |
| | | | and museums. |
| Historic Stetson University | | | | |
| | | | Everything you're looking for and more |
| The prestigious Stetson University has been a | | | | |
| fixture in the community of DeLand since the | | | | If you are looking for a new home town that |
| town's inception in 1876. Today, the Stetson | | | | is filled with charm and beauty, a sense of |
| campus is a registered historical landmark. | | | | history, welcoming residents and a small-town |
| Its beautiful brick buildings, rolling green | | | | feel, look no further than DeLand real |
| lawns and ancient oak trees provide yet | | | | estate. Here you will find everything the |
| another touch of charm and grace to the | | | | Old South has to offer without sacrificing |
| surrounding city. The university also | | | | modern convenience, where the past and |
| provides the local citizenry with access to | | | | present meet in harmony. Welcome to your new |
| various art and music programs, which are | | | | hometown. Welcome to DeLand. |
| open to residents of all ages. | | | | |