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In the News (Tue 14 Feb 12)

  
  DeLand, Florida 1876-1896: A tale of two families
No mention is made in local records of Miss Deans’ whereabouts after DeLand, but Helen DeLand, in her book, Story of DeLand and Lake Helen, refers to Rowena’s daughter, Marguerite, as a resident of Guilderford, an Albany, NY suburb, implying that Rowena and her husband had returned to New York State after leaving Florida.
DeLand attracted settlers from all over the east coast and the mid-west, the most common source of newcomers was upstate New York.
DeLand had spent most of his personal fortune on the towns start-up costs, the number of favorable responses to his real estate ads were on the rise, as were citrus harvests and tourism, giving him reason to believe that his long anticipated economic boom was about to erupt.
www.angelfire.com /ny5/fairporthistmuseum/deland.htm   (2593 words)

  
 Obituaries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
DELAND - Sandra Sue Baysinger, 58, of Cooter Pond Road, died Feb. 2, 2007, during a tornado, along with her daughter, Sarah Lorraine Flynn and granddaughter, Ashleigh Marie Flynn.
DELAND - Sarah Lorraine Flynn, 35, of Cooter Pond Road, died Feb. 2, 2007, during a tornado, along with her daughter, Ashleigh Marie Flynn and her mother, Sandra Sue Baysinger.
He was a member of the DeLand Family YMCA and a former member of the Kiwanis Club, both in DeLand, a 32nd degree Mason with the Masonic Lodge in Cleveland, and a world traveler, who enjoyed investing in the stock market.
www.delandbeacon.com /freeaccess/obituaries.htm   (1981 words)

  
 The History of DeLand
DeLand was a prosperous businessman in New York, but chose to move to Persimmon Hollow.
DeLand's plan was to develop the area by convincing settlers to come to DeLand and buy land from him.
In 1886, residents of DeLand were allowed to take 50 cents off their taxes for each oak tree they planted that lived for one year.
www.planetflorida.net /deland-hist   (1010 words)

  
 DeLand, Florida - Community Information of Deland, Florida
It was fifteen miles north of the steamboat landing at Enterprise and the poor impression of the land he had to trek through almost discouraged him.
Under sponsorship of the Florida Baptists, Deland College opened in 1885 featuring "classical, scientific and English instruction." In 1886, Henry DeLand talked John B. Stetson (of hat fame) out of a million dollars for the new school and Stetson University was born.
Diversity and excitement drives DeLand from international skydiving competitions at the airport to the winter quarters of a major circus (Clyde Beatty / Cole Bros.) to a first class gem museum to live theater and concerts or first class medical facilities.
www.volusia.com /deland/index.htm   (799 words)

  
 Welcome to the City of DeLand, Florida
As your elected representatives, we are pleased to provide you with this newsletter, which offers current information about your City government and how your tax dollars are being spent.
In this edition we are pleased to report that: the new DeLand City Hall is on schedule, the Spring Hill sanitary sewer and Adelle Avenue street scape projects are under construction, and that the City was able to further reduce the ad valorem tax rate when the final tax roll was received in October.
DeLand delights visitors with all the possibilities and hospitality a small Southern town can offer.
www.deland.org   (550 words)

  
 West Volusia Historical Society
John B. Stetson takes over the endowment for DeLand University (as it was known at the time) because Henry A. DeLand no longer had the funds available to support it because of his policy of buying back land from settlers if they had to leave within the first two years.
In 1886, residents of DeLand were allowed to take 50 cents off of their taxes for each oak tree they planted on the City Right of Way, and the tree had to live one year.
DeLand and all of Volusia County had the worst recorded freeze yet.
www.delandhouse.com /index.htm   (657 words)

  
 DeLand Naval Air Station Museum
The Navy came to DeLand in 1941 and the City donated the airport to the Navy and the Navy bought additional property around it encompassing what is now the DeLand airport.
The DeLand Naval Air Station was officially closed in March of 1946 and the Navy returned the entire field over to the City of DeLand.
There is also a room dedicated to World War I. The DeLand Naval Air Station Museum is dedicated to preserving our military history for the DeLand community, its visitors and for future generations so they may realize the sacrifices made for their freedoms.
www.delandnavalairstation.org /index.htm   (685 words)

  
 Special Projects -- The Florida Quest (Unlock the Legacy of the Walls) | NIE WORLD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
DELAND -- The history of DeLand still lives today, represented by its historic buildings and the city's tangible connections to its past.
Those connections became stronger beginning six years ago when a committee of DeLand residents began a program of creating dramatic representations of local history with a series of murals that vividly illustrate DeLand's evolution.
When they planned the first mural, she said, "we had no idea where the funding would come from." When the committee saw the design, which included a number of people, they decided to try funding the work in part by selling the opportunity to provide faces for the people in the painting.
www.nieworld.com /special/floridaquest/quest2003/hideawaytimes03.htm   (1106 words)

  
 DeLand & Atlantic Model Railroad Club - Home Page
The DeLand and Atlantic Model Railroad Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the hobby of model railroading.
Formal by-laws were instituted in April 1989 and the group agreed to call themselves the Deland and Atlantic Railroad Club.
Our 1st effort at running trains began in the fall of 1989 with modules in HO gauge, that were set up at the Pierson Railroad Station, which had been relocated from Pierson to the Pioneer Art Settlement in Barberville, Florida.
www.delandatlantic.org   (269 words)

  
 DeLand Family in America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Claude Charles DeLand came to America in the mid-1600's and was the father of three sons:
Benjamin DeLand (4th generation), who was killed in the battle of Lexington and Concord, MA which started the Revolutionary War - Benjamin was one of the first 100 Americans killed in the war.
The town of DeLand, Illinois was named for James DeLand, who worked for the railroad and sold the land.
home2.owc.net /~rdeland/DeLandHome.html   (1191 words)

  
 City: DeLand by VISIT FLORIDA
DeLand was incorporated in 1882 and named in honor of its generous benefactor, Henry A. DeLand who donated money to individuals that wanted to construct and start churches and schools.
The history of DeLand is told through a series of murals that takes the viewer through an unfolding story of the community.
DeLand is located in Daytona Beach/New Smyrna Beach Area.
www.visitflorida.com /cms/d/city_deland.php   (286 words)

  
 Welcome to the DeLand Artisan Inn
The DeLand Artisan Inn is a wonderfully diversified restaurant, hotel and lounge complete with Banquet Facilities for small or large groups.
The ballroom is 2,400 square feet of banquet space, plus a private meeting room (featuring an art gallery maintained by the National Museum of Women in Art) to the delight of folks needing lots of room for any occasion.
DeLand Artisan Inn is located at 215 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand.
www.delandartisaninn.com   (358 words)

  
 Stetson University: Department of Continuing Education
Leadership DeLand is a leadership development program co-sponsored by the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce and Stetson University Department of Continuing Education.
Leadership DeLand is not an action or advocate group; rather, it is a program designed to help the community meet the challenges of the future by assuring well-trained and knowledgeable leaders.
Leadership DeLand is an twelve-week program (beginning in February and ending in May) that meets weekly usually with morning sessions (see back panel for schedule).
conted.stetson.edu /leadershipdeland.htm   (555 words)

  
 The DeLand Museum of Art
Vision Statement: The DeLand Museum of Art will be recognized as an innovative and accredited museum providing a creative awakening for a diverse audience through quality art and educational experiences.
Mission Statement: The mission of The DeLand Museum of Art is to integrate exhibitions and education to create an enriching and stimulating experience for a diverse audience.
The DeLand Museum of Art, Inc. is recognized as Exempt under Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
www.delandmuseum.com   (926 words)

  
 Skydive DeLand
Skydive DeLand is the skydive training capital of the world.
Skydive DeLand has camping and a bunk house, with hot showers and laundry on the drop zone.
Learn to skydive: Skydive DeLand and our staff of the most experienced instructors in the world, offer two first jump options.
www.echotourism.com /outdoor/skydive.htm   (442 words)

  
 DeLand, Florida
The city was founded by Henry A. DeLand in 1876.
Many of the streets are lined with oak trees as a result of his arboreal interests.
DeLand is also well-known for another entrepreneur, Lue Gim Gong who was successful in producing strains of oranges and grapefruit in the late 1800s.
www.planetware.com /florida/deland-us-fl-del.htm   (118 words)

  
 CD Baby: DELAND: Chapters
Deland, pronounced Day-Lenn, fell in love with the art of song at the age of ten when he viewed Boyz II Men's first video, "Motown Philly."
omgosh deland=) ur voice is so gifted and beautiful!!!!!!!....i wish i had u singing to me every night and i am once i get my hands on your cd!!!..hehehe...well yeas your song deserves all the 5 stars and keep em coming baby!!!
merci deland de nous avoir donné un album d'une tel qualité.
www.cdbaby.com /cd/deland   (338 words)

  
 DowntownDeland.com - Beautiful Downtown Deland, West Volusia's Best Mainstreet
Downtown Deland features one of the State's most recognized theatres.
After years of theatre activity including live entertainment, movies and special events, the theatre is being revitalized by the Mainstreet Association and other residents of the area.
The name of the theatre is attributed to the idea that Deland would be called the
www.downtowndeland.com   (143 words)

  
 DeLand Theatres and Museums Deland Florida
Within the community town of DeLand, there is an abundance of museums and theatres.
Also in DeLand, there is the nationally recognized Gillespie Museum of Minerals, located at Stetson University.
The final program offered by the Sands Theatre Center is DeLand Little Symphony, which is a community orchestra that places two annual performances.
www.planetflorida.net /theaterent   (372 words)

  
 Deland Vacation Rentals, Deland Rentals, CyberRentals
Deland Vacation Rentals can feature Condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes in Deland Florida.
Deland Condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes in Florida are an affordable vacation lodging option and are perfect to rent for family vacations, group travel, weddings, honeymoons, family reunions or anytime you want more space than a hotel room provides.
To search Deland Vacation Rentals available for rent for specific travel dates enter your dates in the search boxes in the above left navigation area.
www.cyberrentals.com /Deland/s/7368/fa/find.squery   (162 words)

  
 Deland Florida - Volusia County Information from Discover FLA
This beautiful little town is sandwiched between the calm beauty of the St. John’s River and the fun and excitement of the Atlantic Ocean.
DeLand’s first attorney, George Hamlin, built the DeLand House Museum in 1886.
One of the most interesting features in the home is the firewood trolley that allowed wood to be transferred from room to room.
www.discoverfla.com /Daytona/deland.html   (457 words)

  
 DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce
The DeLand Area Chamber is proud to serve seven distinct and unique communities.
Within the communities of DeLand, Cassadaga, Lake Helen, DeLeon Springs, Barberville, Pierson and Seville, you will find hundreds of member businesses waiting to serve you.
Collaborations with the City of DeLand, the County of Volusia, the West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority and our neighboring Chambers have strengthened our ability to serve you and the community.
www.delandchamber.org   (401 words)

  
 Deland Land for Sale. Real Estate in Deland, Florida
Browse Homes.com for Deland, Florida homes for sale, Deland FL Real Estate Agents or real estate agents, plus Deland, FL apartments and houses for rent.
Then contact any of the Deland Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Deland area home.
So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/FL/City/DELAND/Type/L/Total/61/Page/1   (264 words)

  
 Deland Apartments
To view all of our Deland apartment rentals, all you need to do is create a free Rent.com account.
In addition to helping you find apartments in Deland, Rent.com also offers a variety of moving services and moving advice.
DeLands Premiere Community, Minutes from I-4 and Downtown Deland...Huge Floorplans, Spacious Patios and Balconies...Extended Basic Cable offered at a reduced rate, Washer and Dryer Hook-Ups...
www.rent.com /rentals/florida/daytona-beach-and-vicinity/deland   (300 words)

  
 DeLand Band | Music Is Our Forte   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
We are working with Victoria Park subdivision on the south side of DeLand to provide luminaries (candles in bags that line the streets or driveways) for their holiday season celebrations.
This site is provided simply as a service to the families of the DeLand High School Band Program.
It is in no way associated with DeLand High School or the Volusia County School Board.
www.delandband.com   (1303 words)

  
 DeLand
This division provides staffing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to insure water of proper quality and pressure is provided throughout the extensive DeLand water service area.
A service area map is attached which indicates that the City provides water and sewer service far outside the City limits; as far east as I-4, as far north as the Tomoka Woods subdivision, as far west as the St. Johns River and south to Orange City.
This group is active in special events including air show and motorcycle races as well as day to day maintenance.
www.planetdeland.com /deland/eng/divisions.htm   (803 words)

  
 Deland Real Estate - Orange City Real Estate - Daytona Beach Condos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
This extensive Deland real estate website is designed to inform and assist in your upcoming purchase.
View Deland MLS Search and Deland MLS Listings to find Deland homes for sale, new homes, home builders, condos, and land listed in your local area MLS Discover Deland properties for sale in Deland area neighborhoods.
Deland Schools: Identify the best school district for your family with our free schools reports.
www.deland-real-estate.net   (424 words)

  
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 Deland Toyota Deland FL, offering new and used Toyotas,Cars,Trucks and SUVs,prices for Yaris,FJ cruiser, Avalon, Camry, ...
Deland Toyota Deland FL, offering new and used Toyotas,Cars,Trucks and SUVs,prices for Yaris,FJ cruiser, Avalon, Camry, Camry-Solara, Corolla, Matrix, Prius, 4Runner, Highlander, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, and Tundra
Deland Toyota is the place to find all Toyota models including Yaris, FJ cruiser, Camry, Avalon, Camry-Solara, Corolla, Matrix, Prius, 4Runner, Highlander, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, and Tundra.
Deland Toyota · 386-734-2184 / 800-836-2730 · Deland, FL Disclaimer · Privacy Statement
www.delandtoyota.com   (157 words)

  
 deland-fox on deviantART   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Fengyi felt very surprise but also very happy, cause all the prints on EOY have been sold out, that means the articles are quite popular.
By now, 4 have been submitted, they are "Rainy season", "The clock" and "Mysterical river" by Fox and "Streaming years" by Deland.
And new ones will be submitted by the end of this year to celebrate the New Year.
deland-fox.deviantart.com   (779 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/delandmusic
Deland (Day-Lenn)'s Latest Blog Entry [Subscribe to this Blog]
Hey its been a while, anytime, just send me a text and let me know who it is and ill holla, the number is 909.569.4487.
OH MY GOSH Deland Hey Sweety I Have New Pics And Noticed That U Haven't Comment Not And So I Thought You forgot About Me So I Wanted To Send You A Comment To Say That I Havent Forgot About U,, bye Sweety
profile.myspace.com /index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=4887388   (1128 words)

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