The largest
city in Volusia County, Daytona Beach has become known
internationally as the "World's Most Famous Beach" and
the "World Center of Racing." These images often
overshadow its role as the center for business, education, cultural
and entertainment activities for a large area of north central
coastal Florida. Daytona Beach is a modern, growing community
boasting six universities and colleges, the new state-of-the-art
interactive motor sports attraction--DAYTONAŽ USA, the $40 million
Ocean Center, a convention/exhibition/entertainment complex, a
revitalized downtown, a new 500-slip marina and a wide spectrum
of advantages for business expansion.
This
fast-growing city is a 5.5-mile strip of beautiful hotels, motels,
high-rise condominiums, townhouses and single-family residences
along the Atlantic Ocean. During the winter events season, the
daily population of this upbeat community can increase to
30,000.
Situated on
the beautiful Halifax River, bounded on the north by Ormond
Beach and to the south by Daytona Beach, Holly Hill is a growing,
dynamic city bustling with commercial activity and expanding
small industries.
The choice of
the Rockefeller, Astors, Vanderbilts and Flaglers for their winter
homes in the early 1900s, Ormond Beach borders both the Atlantic
Ocean and picturesque Halifax River (just off Interstate 95). The
Airport Business Park is attracting light industry and several
nationally-known manufacturers provide jobs for residents. Ormond
Beach is experiencing growth in both the commercial and residential
sector along with proactive development of the city's
infrastructure.
The
unincorporated area of North Peninsula between the Halifax River
and the Atlantic Ocean north of Ormond Beach is known as
Ormond-by-the-Sea. Condominiums and single-family residences and
small service businesses stabilize the economic base of this
retirement community.
The Town of
Ponce Inlet, with its centerpiece Ponce DeLeon Lighthouse and
museum, marks the entrance to the inland waterway on the southern
tip of the peninsula between Daytona Beach Shores and New Smyrna
Beach. Several marinas are situated in Ponce Inlet, which is
considered one of the area's prime fishing spots. The area is
prized by residents for its relaxed lifestyle and natural,
uncrowded beaches.
Residential
development, commercial activity and new service industries have
made Port Orange one of Volusia County's fastest growing cities.
Situated between the Intracoastal Waterway and Interstate 95,
Port Orange is only minutes from the beach.
