Archive for the 'City questions' Category

How far is DeLand from Orlando

May 29th, 2009 by admin


Perhaps you are thinking about buying a home in DeLand but you work in Orlando.  How far is DeLand from Orlando.  According to Mapquest, DeLand is approximately 41 miles from Orlando.  Travel time will depend on the time of day.

A walk on a cool DeLand evening is why DeLand is such a great place to live!

May 13th, 2009 by admin


I just got in from a 30 minute walk around the neighborhood.  My walk included a trek around the DeLand hospital.  It is cool evening which made the walk that much more enjoyable.  Evening walks in DeLand are part of the reason I enjoy living here.   After spending the day working in the fast pace Orlando-Kissimmee area, it is [...]

Children can attend camp in DeLand to learn home gardening

May 2nd, 2009 by admin


DeLand and Volusia County children can attend camp in DeLand to learn gardening.  The camp is for children who are 10 or 11 years old or entering fifth grade. Camp times are from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 8 through 12 at the Volusia County Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand and [...]

What is burning? Brush fires near DeLand.

March 22nd, 2009 by admin


The smell of smoke in DeLand is a result of brush fires along I-4.    I drove past the area today returning from Daytona Beach and the fires appear to be between Highway 92 and Highway 44 on the west side of I-4.  There were fire crews on scene.  I did not see anything burning [...]

DeLand Outdoor Art Festival

March 16th, 2009 by admin


The DeLand Outdoor Art Festival will be held on March 28th and 29th at Earl Brown Park in DeLand.

DeLand bike rally event schedule

February 27th, 2009 by admin


From the DeLand Beacon. “The fifth annual DeLand Bike Rally takes place in Downtown DeLand 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28.” Bike rally schedule

Stetson University jazz concert

February 22nd, 2009 by admin


Search for homes “Stetson University’s Jazz Ensemble will present a concert inspired by famous clarinetists who were also Forties Big Band leaders at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Stetson Room of the Carlton Union Building, 131 E. Minnesota Ave.” Stetson Press Release  Call Joyce Fulton at 386-822-8950 for more info.

DeLand youth soccer league

February 14th, 2009 by admin


Search for homes News Release from Volusia.org “Registration is open for Volusia County’s spring youth soccer league, which runs from March 17 through May 7 at Sperling Sports Complex in DeLand.” For more information please visit the Volusia.org site.

When is the DeLand dog day parade?

February 2nd, 2009 by admin


Search for homes   This year the DeLand dog day parade will be held on Feb 7, 2009 10am-3pm. The parade starts at 11am.     For more information visit the parade’s website

Speaking of football, flag football starting soon

February 1st, 2009 by admin


Search for homes DeLand and Volusia County is starting a flag football league for area residents.  Games will be played twice a week in DeLand and cost is $500 per team. More information