Archive for the 'City of Deland' Category

It was all about chili in DeLand this weekend

October 18th, 2009 by admin


I spent part of Saturday enjoying the DeLand chili cook-off.  For $10 I was able to sample some of the best and worst chili this side of the St. Johns.  I could not pick a winner from the dozen or so samples but did leave the event full.  The chili cook-off is another reason DeLand is a great [...]

When is the 2009 Volusia County Fair?

September 27th, 2009 by admin


This year I plan on attending the Volusia County Fair.  The fairgrounds is in DeLand just east of the city.  I checked on the dates for the fair this year and discovered the fair will be held on November 5th -15th.   Being from midwest attending the county fair was an every year event.  Cotton candy, games, [...]

Builder to receive rebate for building water efficient home

September 27th, 2009 by admin


Building a home that conserves water will translate to savings for homebuilders in DeLand.  The City of DeLand will present the first rebate check for Florida Water StarSM certification to a local builder. Gallery Homes will receive a check for having a home certified to meet Florida Water StarSM requirements.  more

On Saturday I visited the DeLand craft show

September 27th, 2009 by admin


  On Saturday I visited the DeLand craft show held downtown.  As you can see from the pictures the streets were lined with booths that featured crafts.    There were leather items, rings, you could even pan for stones.  I stopped to talk to the guys from Corn Craft who were selling custom designed corn [...]

DeLand High School Football Schedule for 2009-2010

September 9th, 2009 by admin


DeLand High School Football Schedule   DeLand High School Football Schedule for 2009-2010

Buying a house with land/acreage is easy in DeLand

August 31st, 2009 by admin


  If it is your goal to own a home with acreage, DeLand is the perfect place to look.  With over 130 homes currently listed in DeLand right now sitting on at least an acre of ground, you should be able to find just the right home.   If you would like to find out [...]

DeLand library offers a chance for you to play Wii and Playstation

August 17th, 2009 by admin


Remember when all you could do at a library was read a book? Well this is not your father’s library!   The DeLand library will be offering Wii sports, including bowling,for adults from 1 – 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 15 and 29.   For teens gaming events will begin at 5 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. [...]

There is something special about a small town like DeLand

August 15th, 2009 by admin


Last night I was took advantage of the cooler evening and took a downtown walk in DeLand.  There is something special about the atmosphere of a smaller town like DeLand.   I enjoyed my walk, the evening was cool.  Bumped into a couple of people I know and had a decent meal at one of the [...]

Glenwood DeLand real estate market report

August 2nd, 2009 by admin


25 homes for sale in the Glenwood community priced from $99,000 up to $1.2 million.  6 houses have sold in the Glenwood community priced between $73,500 and $150,000.   To search for homes in the community of Glenwood near DeLand, you can visit this Glenwood real estate page.   NOTE: “Based on information from MFRMLS [...]

Do you love flowers? If so you may want to plan on being in DeLand on Aug. 15

July 27th, 2009 by admin


Nature and flower lovers are invited to a free workshop being held at the Bicentennial Youth Park, 3300 New York Ave., DeLand, from 9 a.m. – noon Saturday, Aug. 15.  Those attending will be treated to an inside look at the details and beauty of the flowering plants.  Call Bonnie Cary at (386) 736-5276 to reserve [...]