Archive for the 'City of Deland' Category

Boil water alert around Stone and Pennsylvania in DeLand

September 19th, 2010 by admin


On Saturday a car driving north on Stone ran off the road taking out the fire hydrant at the corner of Stone and Pennsylvania before plowing through one of my neighbor’s fences and into their backyard tree.  According to the neighbor the driver and passenger were not seriously hurt.    There are now boil water alert signs [...]

DeLand condo for sale in Villa Villar for under $40,000!

September 16th, 2010 by admin


Becky Singleton and Shari Lawrence would like to invite you to view this condo located in the Villa Villar DeLand condo community. This condo is being offered at a price below $40,000. The condo has been remodeled and includes: Cherry wood cabinets Quartz counter tops Hurricane shutters Updated A/C This unit is wheel chair accessible. [...]

Bill Dreggors Park in DeLand is a great place to play and exercise.

September 6th, 2010 by admin


You can drive by Bill Dreggors Park morning, noon or night and you will witness people walking and running on the concrete walking path that circles the park. I have spent many an evening walking around this park and calculate the distance  to be ½ mile +/-. It is a great way for area residents to exercise [...]

DeLand High School Football 2010 Schedule. Game times & locations.

June 23rd, 2010 by admin


The following list provides the date, time, opponent and location of the 2010 DeLand High School fooball season.  You can verify the schedule by visiting here.    Friday | 8/27/10 | 7:00 PM | ST. Augustine Nease | Spec Martin Stadium Friday | 9/3/10 | 7:00 PM | Wekiva High School | Spec Martin Stadium Friday | 9/10/10 | 7:00 PM | @ Flagler [...]

MainStreet DeLand Association’s 25-year Anniversary Celebration

June 14th, 2010 by admin


Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010 Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm Location: West Indiana Avenue, Downtown DeLand, FL   The MainStreet DeLand Association celebrate is holding a block party! Enjoy music, kids’ games, birthday cake, a classic car show, shopping & dining.   http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=115905041787682

Home sales increase in May

June 3rd, 2010 by admin


Home sales increased in May over the same time period last year in DeLand.  The MLS reports 70 homes selling during May, 2010 compared to 48 in May, 2009.  This is good news for the DeLand real estate market and is no doubt a result of low list prices, low interest rates and the home [...]

4 bedroom contemporary home in newer subdivision

May 20th, 2010 by admin


  Terrie White of Watson Realty Corp., DeLand is offering this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. The home has been well maintained. Features include an open floor plan, solid oak wood cabinets, double sinks, a cooking island, plant shelves, formal dining area and a breakfast nook.   The home was built in 2007 and is [...]

Progress Energy is installing energy-efficient improvements in DeLand

March 28th, 2010 by admin


A press release from Progress Energy announced that it will be assisting low-income neighborhood families save money on their energy bills.  Progress Energy is installing energy-efficient improvements in more than 630 homes.  Full press release 

DeLand Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

January 8th, 2010 by admin


The DeLand Martin Luther King Jr. Parade will be held on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 9:45 a to 11:45 am according to information released on DeLand.org.  The parade route will begin at Stetson University and will run down Woodland Blvd. to the Chisholm Center.  You can call 386-943-7029 for more information.

Fireworks and anticipation bring in the New Year in DeLand

January 1st, 2010 by admin


Happy New Year!  Last night I welcomed the New Year with my granddaughters.  To be honest my young ladies actually made it to 9pm.   Just before bed the girls enjoyed chocolate cake and we went outside and lit sparklers for the girls to play with.  Last night will be remembered as one of the best New [...]