Archive for the 'Community info' Category

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 [...]

When is the first day of school for DeLand students?

July 29th, 2009 by admin


The first day of school for students in DeLand is August 24, 2009.  View the Volusia County school calendar.

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 [...]

DeLand Tropical Nights & Merchant Open House

July 15th, 2009 by admin


I will be out of town on vacation but for those of you around DeLand on July 17th, you will want to make plans to attend the Downtown DeLand Tropical Nights festivities.  This should be fun for everyone and runs from 6 p.m. – 9 p. m.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance to help the people of Volusia County

June 6th, 2009 by admin


The Agency for Workforce Innovation has announced that through the U.S. Department of Labor, Volusia County residents may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.  To apply please visit www.floridajobs.org or www.fluidnow.com.

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 [...]