Daytona Beach Real Estate
Welcome to Port Orange, located midway down the east coast of Florida and just south of Daytona. Residents of the area include retirees, families and young professionals who have found a relaxed and affordable life in southern Volusia County. The Port Orange area averages a year-round temperature of 72 degrees and has a population of over 50,000. It is bordered by the Halifax River and just minutes from the "World's Most Famous Beach." You will enjoy the warm and friendly business atmosphere; in Port Orange your business will grow with us.
In addition to excellent weather, Port Orange enjoys a first-rate public school system plus five colleges within a short driving distance. Excellent health care facilities and a rich variety of recreation highlighted by fishing and golf are all nearby. Employment and entertainment opportunities are plentiful and growing rapidly.
There are many points of interest nearby including a lovely botanical garden, Sugar Mill Plantation, Daytona International Speedway and miles of sandy beaches. Central Florida's attractions are within an hour and a half drive and the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, is even closer. Annual events such as Port Orange Family Days bring the community together for entertainment and fun.
Port Orange was first established in 1804 by twenty families who came to raise indigo and sugar cane. The productive soil was, and still is, favorable for citrus and other crops which could be shipped to market on the Halifax River. Port Orange was incorporated in 1926 and operates under a Council-Manager form of government.
Careful planning initiatives have yielded rather than compromised - beauty and opportunity. A mere walk, bike ride, or drive through our beautiful community reveals its individuality and that our residents are part of a separate and very proud family. Port Orange is made up of about 150 distinct "neighborhoods". They are the center of the community, making it a great place in which to live, learn, work, and play. Because of the City’s highly regarded development approach, an investment in Port Orange is a secure investment. Port Orange is a community characterized by a stable and successful business climate which develops, nurtures, and embraces quality businesses.