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Daytona Fl

Daytona is known internationally as the world’s most popular beach and as the worldwide center of NASCAR and the Daytona 500. Daytona however is much more than that. It is a diverse and growing community, with 6 colleges and universities and lots of business, education, health and cultural opportunities. Key transportation links are helping drive current and future growth. Daytona is at the intersection of I-95 and the I-4 corridor which affords rapid access to Orlando and Tampa Bay southwest across Florida, and has its own international airport connecting to the world through Orlando International Airport.

Centrally located about an hour’s drive from Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Gainesville, Ocala, Melbourne, and Orlando, Daytona also offers its residents close proximity to professional sports such as the NFL and NBA. In addition there are also world class attractions and outdoor recreational opportunities of all types.
For distances between cities go to
http://www3.dot.state.fl.us/mileage/default.asp

Daytona is surrounded by water with over 47 miles of Beaches to the east and the St Johns river to the west. The beaches are really wide, and stretch from Ponce de Leon inlet and picturesque lighthouse at funky Port Orange in the south (with New Smyrna Beach and eventually the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral beyond), to the residential towns of Ormond Beach and Flagler Beach in the north.

To Daytona’s west you will find a unique part of old central Florida: the land of springs, lakes, rivers, and forests. Posted along Route 40 are signs to remind you that this is black bear country too. In the 19th century the old steamboat lines were strung along the St. Johns river basin and streams with intriguing names like Oklawaha, and some of the old river towns are still there. In fact, some of the most interesting old backroads of a still-existing Florida that most tourists and many residents don’t even know about begin right at Daytona’s back door.

And finally, Daytona is a thoroughly affordable area to relocate to, invest in, or vacation at. Check out the REal Estate section under agents and be sure to see the cost of living index for the area.

General Information.

Located in the east coast portion of Central Florida, 251 miles north of Miami, 54 miles northeast of Orlando and 89 miles southeast of Jacksonville.
2025 square miles
Average summer Temperature 81°F
Average winter temperature is 61
Average Annual Precipitation 48 in
Average Rain Days 115
Population projection 2005 -450,000 Volusia County
Daytona beach population-65,000
Average home cost-June 2005-$208,000
Cost of Living-almost 95.53-40th in the state
Median age-43 for Volusia county
Major Employment By Industry in order of numbers

Retail
Health care and Social Services
Accommodation and food services
Educational services
Construction
Manufacturing
Public administration
Management
In conclusion, if you like beautiful sunrises, lots of sun and like the outdoors Daytona could be just the ticket. In addition having Orlando only an hour away will really come in handy when everyone comes to visit. See google map at the upper right.

For specifics in other general categories, see the links to the left.

Edgewater

Edgewater, Florida
Volusia County
Population: 21,415

Edgewater is a remarkable, one-of-a-kind waterfront village. Located west of Interstate 95 on the Indian River Lagoon, it is celebrated as a unique underground rainforest. Edgewater is home to many species of fish, dolphins, birds, and manatee.

If outdoor life is exciting to you, this is the perfect community for you to live. 15 parks and recreational facilities abound! Enjoy the 3.5 mile sidewalk meandering alongside the Indian River.
Edgewater is popular for it’s retirement homes. Residents here haven’t really retired; they simply enhanced their way of life!

Oak Hill Florida is located just south of Edgewater and living here is centered on historical homes and riverfront property.

A quiet, peaceful community awaits you. You will love the natural setting that surrounds the abundance of wildlife, from fish to birds. Boating and fishing are the top choice of recreation, so if you love water, you’ll love Edgewater!

General Information

Average age: 42
Average Household income: $46,968
Median house or condo valued at $184,097
Cost of living index 85.3
9.97 square miles of landmass
Time zone: Eastern Time
Average property taxes: $1,029
Average summer temperature: 82 degrees
Average winter temperature: 68 degrees
Yearly precipitation: 49 inches

Employment Industries

Construction (15%)
Accommodation and food services (8%)
Public administration (7%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
Transportation equipment (6%)
Repair and maintenance (5%)
Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)

Employment Occupations

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
Carpenters (4%)

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Ormond Beach

Ormond Beach enjoys a high standard of living or quality of life. The town was originally founded as a destination point for the rich and famous at the turn of the century. Surrounded by lakes, forests and streams, it is an ideal location for outdoor activities

Ormond beach is often referred to as the Birthplace of Speed.
Automobile racing began on the wide, smooth beaches of Ormond Beach in 1903, which led to land-speed records, beach races in nearby Daytona Beach and the founding of NASCAR.
Once the home of John D. Rockefeller, Ormond Beach quickly earned a reputation as a first-class resort town with an exceptional quality of life, which still continues today.
The average age in years is 46.
Per an MLS search in Oct 2005-the starting point for a 2/2 was, $233,000
Ormond Beach description and assets:

A seaside community, located in the northeastern corner of the East-central region of Florida, separated by the Halifax River on the west, and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east.

It is a small community of only 40,000 and offers a great peaceful lifestyle. If you do opt for more choices (shopping-entertainment) then the neighboring communities of historic St. Augustine, Orlando and metropolitan Jacksonville are less than a 1 to 2 hour drive.
For exact distances go to
http://www.ersys.com/usa/12/1253150/distance.htm

The environment:
The subtropical climate feels more tropical in the summer. With an average high temperature of 88 degrees during the summers.
White sand beaches offer sunning and relaxation, water and jet skiing, surfing, scuba diving, fishing and windsurfing.
Just three miles north of Ormond Beach is the scenic Tomoka State Park, which offer fishing, boating, hiking and camping. The park also has walking and biking paths, wooded campsites and guided canoe tours along the Tomoka and Halifax Rivers. In addition to this there are a total opf 16 other parks in the area.

Bulow Creek State Park, Featuring one of the largest stands of Southern Live Oak, can be found just off the Old Dixie Highway.

Business in Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach enjoys a firm place in the expanding commercial and residential market of Daytona Beach Metro. (population 509,545). Business owners here, have a healthy business climate and opportunities to take part in worldwide marketing.

Public Schools
Name: Hinson Middle School
Category: Schools-Public
Address: 1860 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32117
386 258-4682

Name: Ormond Beach Elementary PTA
Category: Schools-Public
Address: 100 Corbin Ave., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
386 258-4666

Name: Ormond Beach Middle School
Category: Schools-Public
Address: 151 Domicilio Ave., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
386 258-4667
WebSite: http://www.obms.org

Name: Osceola Elementary School
Category: Schools-Public
Address: 100 Osceola Ave., Ormond Beach, FL 32176
386 258-4669

Name: Pine Trail Elementary School
Category: Schools-Public
Address: 300 Airport Rd., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
386 258-4672

Name: Seabreeze High School
Category: Schools-Public
Address: 2700 N. Oleander Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
386 258-4674
WebSite: http://www.seabreezehigh.org

Name: Tomoka Elementary School
Category: Schools-Public
Address: 999 Old Tomoka Rd., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
386 258-4676

Private Schools
Name: Bet Sefer Heritage School
Category: Schools-Private
Address: 55 N. Washington St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
386 676-0539

Name: Our Lady of Lourdes Church & School
Category: Schools-Private
Address: 1014 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
386 255-0433 Ext:
WebSite: http://www.olld.org

Name: St. Brendan School
Category: Schools-Private
Address: 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach,, FL 32176
386 441-1331

Health
Name: Florida Hospital Memorial Division
Category: Hospitals
Address: 875 Sterthaus Ave., Ormond Beach, Fl 32174
386 676-6000
WebSite: http://www.FHMD.com

Name: Florida Hospital-Oceanside
Category: Hospitals
Address: 264 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach, FL 32176
386 672-4161
WebSite: http://www.FHMD.com

To see a full list of all health facilities go to http://facilitylocator.floridahealthstat.com/
In conclusion Ormond beach is a popular retiree area, so if you are looking foe a small community with options nearby, this could be the place.

For more stats countywide go to the Daytona general info links. For Real Estate information and related businesses see the Real Estate section.
“Think about the possibilities of living in an area where most people go for vacation.”

Palm Coast

Flagler County (population 68,000) is located on the upper east coast of Florida between Daytona Beach and historic St. Augustine. People have definitely discovered this formerly remote corner of Florida. Palm Coast, the only “city” of size in the county, is growing rapidly both east and west of I-95. Real estate options here run mostly to new and newer, but at this time the county’s price index is still well belong the state average.

Occupying 26 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline, Flagler County has unspoiled and uncrowded beaches, pristine lakes and waterways, grasslands and forests, good golf courses, and a lot of parklands. On the oceanside, the little town of Flagler Beach is still off the beaten track, and still charming in its own way. Its ocean pier is a local hangout. There’s a state recreation area called Gamble Rogers a couple miles south of there that harks back to Florida as it used to be, with a fine undeveloped beach and hiking trails. If you’re a kayaker, you can put in there and explore virgin salt marshes and trails.
North along A1A a few miles is one of those secret places you might go back to again and again once you’ve moved here: it’s called Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, known as “The Rocks” for its 1boulder-strewn beach, and it’s part of a plantation that dates back to Spanish Florida. It has a rich mix of coastal scrub, hardwood hammock, marshland, and that unusual beach.
But there’s more. Unexpectedly, in the midst of all this are huge formal ornamental gardens under grand oaks and palms, with roses, bromeliads and fruit trees arranged around koi ponds, bridges, and fountains. It’s a pretty cool place to meditate, take pictures, or just chill.

Flagler's climate ranges from a winter average of 64º F to a summer average of 84º F. That means lots of sweaters in the comfortable but cool winters (263 miles north of Miami!), but also that it’s usually pleasant here in the summers even when other parts of Central Florida get unbearably hot.
Flagler County has both the relaxed quality-of-life benefits of its relative remoteness, and day trip proximity to the big cities. Thus for day trips, all of Orlando/Central Florida's theme parks and major ttractions are just 75 miles away. Metropolitan Jacksonville and its big city nightlife, Arts and health facilities are just 55 miles away. Flagler is about equidistant in driving time (1:45) to the international airports at Orlando or Jacksonville.
Nearest smaller cities to Palm Coast include:

Beverly Beach, FL (5.3 miles)
Bunnell, FL (5.4 miles)
Flagler Beach, FL (8.0 miles)
Crescent Beach, FL (15.9 miles)
Ormond-By-The-Sea, FL (17.5 miles)
Butler Beach, FL (18.3 miles)
St. Augustine Shores, FL (19.8 miles)
Ormond Beach, FL (20.2 miles)
For distances between cities go to
http://www3.dot.state.fl.us/mileage/default.asp
Now is definitely the time to think seriously about buying into northeastern Florida, given how rapidly everything is growing and how prices are increasing. In the past two years Flagler and St. Johns counties (St. Johns is St. Augustine) have been among the fastest developing counties in the United States on a per cent of population basis, albeit from small baselines. (Florida recently had 14 of the top 100 counties in the country, by rate of growth.)

For more information about this area of Florida, go to http://www.flaglerchamber.org/relocate.shtml
see Daytona general info links on this Website.
For Real Estate information and related business information, see the Real Estate link on this Website.
For some comparative stats on Florida’s regions, go to http://eFlorida.com/
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New Smyrna

New Smyrna Beach
Volusia County
Population: 23,325

New Smyrna Beach has taken the trophy home three years in a row! Yes, that’s right! New Smyrna Beach won the #1 spot for best beaches in Florida for the third time this year! There’s so much to see and do, just one visit and you’ll be carrying that trophy around with you. 13 miles of crispy white sand beaches just perfect for swimming, catching a tan, shell combing, or simple lazing in the sun, enjoying the rays are all reasons for this prestigious win. Oh, let’s not forgot to mention the fabulous waves that entice surfers of all ages, inviting them out for some fantastic, super fun wave action. If you like the calm water provided by secluded estuaries, bring your boat out for a little quiet fishing, bird watching, dolphin and manatee sightings, or a slow paced kayak adventure.

Perhaps you would rather spend your time at the spa, or fitness center. Maybe you prefer golf or tennis. Or racing. Or touring art museums and historical sites. Whatever you enjoy, New Smyrna Beach welcomes you to enjoy the beautiful sunshine and wonderful beaches, and see for yourself why we were voted #1.

General information-
Average Summer temperature: 89degrees
Winter temperature: 50 degrees
Average yearly precipitation: 49 inches
Median Household income $46,339
Cost of living index: 89.7
Median House value $236,764
Median property taxes: $1,327
Median Age rage 53
27.7 square miles of land area
Eastern Time Zone
Average travel time to work: 24 minutes
More than 22% residents have earned their Bachelor’s Degree
56% of the population is married

Employment Industries

Construction (16%)
Accommodation and food services (9%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
Educational services (6%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
Food and beverage stores (5%)
Public administration (4%)

Employment Opportunities

Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)

New Smyrna Beach is home to Bert Fish Medical Center and is within 27 miles of 3 other hospitals and health centers.

Schools, colleges, and universities surround New Smyrna Beach. There are 14 educational facilities to instruct your children to further your education.