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Population: 18,668 Square miles: 7.8

The City of Edgewater lies just south of New Smyrna Beach along the Indian River, 2 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean. Beginning as the small village of Hawk's Park in 1871 with 115 permanent residents by 1887, the name was formally changed to Edgewater in 1925.

The apiaries of the early days evolved into a large honey company which exports internationally. A large paint factory, a thriving building industry, boat building, garment factories and other light manufacturing provide employment.

A friendly city with small town flavor, Edgewater offers a wide variety of residential options.

Population: 20,319 Square miles: 33

New Smyrna Beach is nestled among beautiful moss-hung trees along the shore of the historic and picturesque Indian River in southeast Volusia County. Evidence of its magnificent heritage include the Turnbull Ruins, the home of Dr. Andrew Turnbull, the Scottish physician credited with establishing the colony of New Smyrna, made entirely of coquina shells, and the Sugar Mill Ruins, built around the 1830's to process cane into sugar.

The 8-mile stretch of Atlantic coast beach has earned the reputation as the "World's Safest Bathing Beach." The economy is based on light manufacturing, agriculture and service-related businesses and the major industry is tourism - both winter and summer.

Oak Hill is a place for people who prefer a small town atmosphere. Located in the most southern area of Volusia County, it encompasses 10.5 square miles. It's history goes back to the 6^th century A. D. when Indians lived here peacefully. Indian archeological artifacts are currently undergoing restoration by the US Park Service at "Snyder's Mound" on River Road (not currently open to the public).  

In 1865 citrus growers settled in the area.   Their old homes are still standing along the waterfront adorned with architectural styles of that era, and beautiful oak trees (from which the town got its name) draped by the unique Spanish Moss. Its natural environment along the Mosquito Lagoon captures your soul. Imagine yourself fishing along the river or just bird watching, or watching alligators, manatees, the rare white pelicans or other animals.

Commercial fishing has been its major industry since 1908. If you just like to go fishing, this is the place where you can find the most knowledgeable fishing guides on the east coast of Florida.

Please come to visit Oak Hill. You won’t be disappointed. While you go fishing your family can go shopping at the very rustic flea market. If nature is what you enjoy, please visit the Canaveral National Seashore.

The City of Port Orange, Florida is recognized state-wide for its quality of life. As a leader in design, growth management, public services, schools, and leisure, Port Orange has become one of the leading residential development markets in Central Florida.

Port Orange also offers a dynamic business environment with opportunities for the development and growth of both smaller homegrown and larger corporate enterprises. Because of the City's highly regarded development approach, an investment in Port Orange is a secured investment. Port Orange is a community characterized as a stable and successful business climate that develops, nurtures, and embraces quality business.

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The "World's Most Famous Beach" is Daytona Beach. Its 23 miles of beautiful white sand beaches are famous the world over dating back from the very early 1900's when automobiles were first raced on the beach. Speeds were incredible for their day, the top speed in 1902 was an amazing 57 miles per hour. The last land speed record set on the beach was in 1935 when Sir Malcolm Campbell drove the world famous "Bluebird" at 276 miles per hour on the beach!

Today driving on the hard-packed sand is allowed only on an 18-mile stretch of the beach during daytime hours and speeds are only 10 miles per hour. Five miles of beach are now reserved for visitors who wish not to have to share the beach with cars.

The beach is famous for many other things besides cars and racing. There are the many very friendly and beautiful people that are always enjoying activities at the beach. With 23 miles to play on people have found an almost unlimited amount of activities. Sunbathing, surfing, frisbee, sandcastle building, people watching, volleyball, swimming, running, bicycling, car cruising, bikini watching, kite flying, picnicing, riding floats, relaxing, riding motorbikes, sitting under umbrellas, looking for shells, sailing, jet sking, skim boarding, fishing, enjoying beauty contests, eating "beach dogs" or snowcones, going up in the space needle, walking the boardwalk, playing video games, enjoying the skyride, taking a giant swing, sail boarding, jogging, enjoying free concerts, comparing tans, meeting new friends, or take a romantic walk on the beach at night with the moonlight sparkling on the water, etc.... Whew! And we haven't even left the beach yet!

When you have had enough fun at the beach you can also watch NASCAR racing at Daytona International Speedway, motorcycle racing, go kart racing, go deep sea fishing, play championship golf, see every corvette model ever made, enjoy world class dining, shop till you drop at great specialty shoppes, visit museums, enjoy professional sports and entertainment, go to the theater, and then you just might want to take a short drive to some of Florida's other big vacation attractions.

The area's convenient location provides easy access to Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, Epcot Center, Wet'nWild, Church Street Station, MGM Studios, historic St. Augustine and Kennedy Space Center. These attractions are all within just one hour's drive from Daytona Beach. So what are you waiting for!

For more information on the Daytona Beach Area, contact Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at (386) 255-0415 or 1-800-854-1234.

Daytona Beach Shores is located on a barrier island on the Atlantic Ocean. Just 5.5 miles long and a few hundred yards wide, the City features a pristine beach where famed race car drivers once vied to set world speed records. The city has about 4300 residents, but can host 20,000 - 30,000 people during special events like Race Weeks and Bike Week.

Daytona Beach Shores is home to various attractions, including:

The Daytona Beach Hilton Oceanfront Resort, located in the Shores, hosts the Auto Racing Hall of Fame with plaques honoring the great drivers and racing figures from the past.

Every December, the City sponsors Light Up the Shores, a holiday pageant featuring hundreds of Christmas trees along its main street, A1A, a tree-lighting ceremony that includes carol singing and playing in snow, along with other activities.

Along with an existing Community Center, the City added a Senior Center in 1999, and the Oceans Racquet & Recreation Club in 2001.

Daytona Beach Shores is the only community on Volusia County to employ a Public Safety system. Public Safety officers are trained to handle police, fire and emergency medical duties, saving the City thousands of dollars a year while providing increased protection with rapid response time. In addition, the City has become a statewide leader in emergency management and maintains its own emergency radio station.

It is said that in 1513 (almost 100 years prior to the failed Jamestown experiment), Juan Ponce DeLeon was exploring the land and waters around the inlet that today bears his name. By the time Spain ceded Florida to the newish United States, live oak lumbering (that premier ship planking that created the legend of "old Ironsides") was the main industry. Replacing a lighthouse on the New Smyrna side of the inlet, the present landmark went into service in 1887 and was the only navigational aid between St. Augustine and Cape Canaveral. The soaring red tower is 175 high (the second tallest in the United States) can be seen 19 miles at sea. Shut down by budget constraints in 1970 the mammoth tower was saved from ruin by the non-profit Ponce DeLeon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association, Inc. In 1982, a navigational beacon was re-installed in the tower and once again serves mariners. The Association manages the restored light along with the museum, theater, and store and all are open to the public.

In 1963, the Town of Ponce Inlet was incorporated in a manager / council format to control the destiny of the fragile peninsula tip. Volusia County manages the beaches, access to them, and the park itself. Around the peninsula tip and along the Halifax River there are marinas, restaurants, charter fishing boats, and even a casino boat to add a little excitement to this beautiful piece of land. Community dedication and pride is nowhere more apparent than in the handsome Ponce Inlet Community Center. Run by trustees and volunteers, the center hosts governmental, civic and private activities.

Ormond Beach is part of the greater Daytona Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. Approximately 35,000 year-round residents live within the city limits of Ormond Beach while another 12 - 15,000 residents live in unincorporated areas surrounding the city. Located on the North East Coast of Central Florida, Ormond Beach offers a wealth of diversity. The Ormond Beach Airport Business Park is now entering phase III. Currently 170 acres are available to locate light-industrial manufacturing centers. Other locations remain available near and adjacent to the Florida East Coast Railway.

Whether you are interested in something new or old, something exciting or relaxing, Ormond Beach offers a convenient way to have it all. Ormond Beach is located just 80 miles south of Jacksonville, 50 miles south of St. Augustine, 60 miles east of Orlando, and 60 miles from the Kennedy Space Center and Port Canaveral. Its location on the northern border of Daytona Beach provides residents and visitors with plenty of excitement while being surrounded by Volusia County's most desirable community.

Ormond Beach is near everything in Central Florida. It is a community bisected by major arterioles going everywhere, I-95 runs North to Maine & South to Miami. I-4 takes you to the West where you will travel through Orlando, the Magic Kingdom, and on to Tampa. The community is separated by the Halifax River, which is the Intercoastal Waterway traveling the East Coast of the United States. Florida East Coast Railway runs trains through this area many times daily. Commercial Light-Industrial sites continue to be available along the railway system in Ormond Beach. Nearby in Daytona Beach you can connect to the world aboard on of the carrier's servicing Daytona International Airport, just ten minutes from downtown Ormond Beach.

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