Ponce Inlet

Ponce Inlet is a community that shares part of a barrier island with Daytona Beach. During the 19th century, shipwrecks along the east coast of Florida were increasing at a staggering rate. The United States Lighthouse Board visited the area and determined a lighthouse was needed between Saint Augustine and Cape Canaveral. The Board recommended Mosquito Inlet, known for its strong current, shifting sand, and gusty wind as the prime location for the new lighthouse.

By 1884, work was begun on the 175 foot tall structure built of red brick shipped from Baltimore, Maryland. Designed by Francis Hopkinson Smith, a noted writer and engineer, it was declared by lighthouse inspectors to be "the most beautiful and best proportioned tower in the district." When the tower was completed in 1887, the Lighthouse Board issued a "Notice to Mariners" to announce the new light.

For over 80 years, the light was faithful to its service and never missed a night. However, in 1970, the Coast Guard established a beacon on the south side of the inlet and abandoned the lighthouse. Two years later, the lighthouse compound was deeded to the Town of Ponce Inlet with the establishment of the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association, Inc. The restoration of the buildings was soon begun, although the lighthouse remained dark for nearly 12 years.

Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach is synonymous with speed and cutting edge technology. This Central Florida area has more computer technology graduates (Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Central Florida, Bethune Cookman College, Stetson University and University of South Florida) than the North Carolina golden Triangle. Daytona Beach has:

• Work force
• Land
• Transportation
• Housing values
• Quality of life amenities
• The will to help you prosper

Over the next five years, the area is projected to grow 125 percent faster than the national average and 12 percent faster than the rest of the state.

Area attractions and companies like NASCAR, Gale Industries, Hudson Tool & Die, Crane Cam, KMC Telecom and others have established their Corporate and Regional Headquarters in Daytona Beach. 

Port Orange

You should take a moment to see Port Orange and experience the opportunities to be found here. Discover the variety of housing styles available. Take advantage of the excellent schools. Immerse yourself in the special events and happenings. Escape to the movies and into literature. Adventure through wooded natural spaces by bicycle or on foot. Participate in the abundant recreational activities. Shop 'til you drop. Stroll along the calming waterfront. And feast on fabulous dining for every palate. From quality City services and programs to superior businesses and lifestyle opportunities, Port Orange has all of this and more to offer its residents.

Edgewater

Imagine a community nestled alongside the Indian River, with all the comforts of home and that special charm of a small Florida town. This is Edgewater, located just south of New Smyrna Beach and at the north end of the renowned Mosquito Lagoon.

Edgewater encompasses 11 square miles with just over 18,000 residents. It has a strong commercial core to service the needs of its citizens with goods and services. The city has a growing industrial segment that includes companies like Boston Whaler and Coronado Paint in addition to a variety of companies that manufacture everythingfrom kit aircraft to golfing equipment.

Oak Hill

The City of Oak Hill is the southern most city in Southeast Volusia County. A small fishing community established in 1908, it is approximately 10.5 square miles in size and has approximately 1200 residents. It’s beauty and charm is enhanced by the waterfront homes, rustic fishing camps and abundance of live oaks draped in Spanish moss. Adjacent to the Mosquito Lagoon it maintains a strong relationship to the natural environment where wildlife abounds and the fishing is the best in the world.