Most everyone has heard of the famous Daytona Beach. A destination for bikers, spring breakers, race fans, and beach lovers. But if you say you live in Port Orange, you are most often met with blank stares.
Port Orange is, of course, part of the greater Daytona Beach
Area, and is a nice-sized city in its own right. Moreover, Port Orange has some
claims to fame – so read on to find out more!
Port Orange is considered to be a principal city in the Fun
Coast region of the state of Florida. The city's estimated population in 2013
was 57,203.
Port Orange was settled by John Milton Hawks who brought
freed blacks to work at his sawmill after the U.S. Civil War. Esther Hawks
established an integrated school in the area. The colony struggled soon after
its creation and most colonists left. The area that became known as
Freemanville is a legacy of the settlers that held on in the area.
Over the last 30 years, Port Orange has grown in leaps and
bounds. It now features a broad spectrum of retail and entertainment
establishments, fine restaurants, YMCA, library, and parks. Notably, Palmer
Chiropractic college, which draws a younger-than-Florida-average population to
Port Orange, is located in Port Orange.
Spruce Creek High School regularly makes the top 100 high
schools in the US, and it boasts an International Baccalaureate program as well
as an international award winning Jazz Band.
Among the top 10 things to do in Port Orange are the
beautiful Sugar Mill Gardens and Cracker Creek . Trip Advisor has a comprehensive list.
Port Orange is the 7th safest city in Florida and
the second safest city of its size (over 45,000 population). The police have a
big presence, and it is generally known that you better not drink and drive –
ever – but especially not in Port Orange! City council is very active in
planning and expansion. If you want to get involved – and involvement is
welcomed – the City of Port Orange makes it easy.The city has a Facebook page and so does the Port Orange Police!
Whether you already live on the Fun Coast, or are
considering a relocation to this area, Port Orange is worth your consideration!
In addition to being a small city that has everything, it in perfect proximity to
all other cities along the fun coast – Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores,
Ormond Beach, Ormond by the Sea, Flagler Beach to the north; Ponce Inlet, New
Smyrna Beach, Edgewater to the south. And of course it's a hop, skip, and a jump to Orlando!
Housing options include the gated golf communities, as well as many neighborhoods with moss draped oaks and water
views along creeks, bays, and the beautiful Halifax River (Intracoastal
Waterway).
Come to Port Orange
and see what you’ve been missing!
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