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Article #39: DeLand A Great Place To Buy Real Estate

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






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