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