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Networking
1 Million Cups West Volusia
Free weekly Kauffman Foundation-model gathering where entrepreneurs present their startups and get community feedback. Launched January 7, 2026 as a program affiliated with the DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce. — Meets: Wednesdays, 8:00-10:00 AM (unverified — official 1millioncups.com page failed to render; schedule per Facebook recurring event listing and Hometown News Volusia launch coverage) — Location: O'Leary's Irish Pub, 24 N. Charles Richard Beall Blvd., DeBary, FL 32713 (unverified, same sources; venue is in DeBary, serving the West Volusia area incl. DeLand)
Get Help
211 Volusia-Flagler Helpline
24/7 free helpline connecting Volusia and Flagler residents to food, housing, utility, and crisis assistance. Dial 211 or 386-253-0563, or text your ZIP code to 898211. Operated by United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties.
Venues
Abbey Bar DeLand
Downtown bar focused on noteworthy wine, adventurous craft beer and creative meads.
Health
AdventHealth Centra Care DeLand
Urgent care for adults and children with on-site x-ray and lab. Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm. Walk-in or appointment.
Health
AdventHealth DeLand
DeLand's community hospital (formerly Florida Hospital DeLand) with a 24-hour emergency room, accredited Chest Pain Center, and certified Primary Stroke Center.
Food & Drink
Airport Restaurant & Gin Mill
Dining and entertainment spot overlooking the runway at DeLand Municipal Airport.
Attractions
Athens Theatre
Italian Renaissance-style theater opened January 6, 1922 as a vaudeville and silent-movie palace (designed by architect Murray S. King). Fully restored; now a live performing-arts venue with plays, musicals, and concerts. Its name honors founder Henry DeLand's vision of the city as the 'Athens of Florida.' — DeLand proper (downtown)
Food & Drink
BakeChop
Artisan bakery and kitchen in Artisan Alley, from the team behind Hunters & Gatherers.
Food & Drink
BerryVille Frozen Yogurt
Frozen yogurt and bowl shop on Woodland Boulevard in downtown DeLand.
Churches
Bethel AME Church (DeLand)
Founded 1878; the oldest African Methodist Episcopal church in Florida. Historic 1907 building designed by John A. Lankford, the nation's first practicing African-American architect. Confirm exact street address.
Parks
Bill Dreggors Park
City park with pavilion/building rentals; shares address with the Parks & Recreation office and Freedom Playground.
Schools
Blue Lake Elementary
Phone (386) 822-4070
Attractions
Blue Spring State Park
Premier Florida manatee refuge: hundreds of manatees winter in the 72-degree spring run, most reliably seen Nov 15-Mar 15. Summer swimming/tubing in the spring, St. Johns River boat tours, hiking, camping and cabins. Phone 386-775-3663. Park frequently reaches capacity on winter and summer weekends. — NEARBY - Orange City, ~6 miles south of DeLand
Food & Drink
Boston Coffeehouse
Downtown DeLand coffeehouse serving coffee drinks, breakfast and lunch.
Organizations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties - DeLand Club
Youth mentorship and after-school/summer programs; serving Volusia/Flagler for 30+ years with 75,000+ young people impacted. Registration via parent portal on website.
Food & Drink
Brian's Bar-B-Q Restaurant & Catering
Longtime DeLand barbecue restaurant with daily specials and catering.
City & Civic
Building Division (Permits & Business Tax Receipts)
Handles building permits, inspections, and Business Tax Receipts. Online permitting/inspection scheduling via Accela Citizen Portal: https://aca-prod.accela.com/deland/Default.aspx. Chief Building Official: Larry Hites. Permit Team Lead: Kristen Holley (386-626-7006). Fax 386-626-7135.
Food & Drink
BYTE a Modern Bistro
Downtown modern bistro; the original closed in 2021 and the restaurant reopened under new ownership in late 2024.
Venues
Cafe DaVinci
DeLand's longtime original live music venue and bar with a courtyard, hosting touring and local acts.
Parks
Candlelight Oaks Playground
Neighborhood playground.
Venues
Chapel Tap
Taproom pouring Florida craft beers and wines inside the historic Northwest Square food hall.
Attractions
Chess Park
Pocket park beside the historic Volusia County Courthouse featuring concrete chess tables, a life-size chess board (giant pieces checked out via City Hall Administrative Services, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, deposit required), a water wall, and a small stage for cultural events. Built by the county in 2009 and deeded to the city. — DeLand proper (downtown)
Food & Drink
Chicas Cuban Cafe
Authentic Cuban restaurant featuring traditional dishes, live music and cocktails in the downtown arts district.
City & Civic
Chipper Jones Family Little League Complex
Little League baseball complex (sports fields).
City & Civic
Chisholm Community Center
City community center operated by Parks & Recreation, co-located with Chisholm Playground.
Organizations
Chisholm Community Center (City of DeLand)
City-run community center (dedicated 1982) with recreation programming. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat 11am-8pm.
Parks
Chisholm Playground
Playground at the Chisholm Community Center site.
Schools
Citrus Grove Elementary
Phone (386) 626-0053
City & Civic
City of DeLand Utility Billing
Handles monthly billing and collection of water, sewer, storm water, and garbage collection services. Pay online at https://webutilities.deland.org/ (needs account number + service address), by phone at 386-626-7051, or in person at City Hall. New/transferring customers submit a New Account Application with supporting documentation (signed deed, HUD/settlement statement, Certificate of Title, or lease, plus Social Security Verification Form). Manager: Brandi Weaver.
City & Civic
City of DeLand Water, Wastewater & Reclaim Water
City-operated water, wastewater, and reclaimed water service. Leak adjustment requests via the city's Leak Adjustment Form; general issues via the Report a Concern system.
City & Civic
Code Enforcement Division
Enforces the City of DeLand Code of Ordinances. Per Florida SB 60 (effective 2021-07-01), officers cannot open investigations from anonymous complaints — reporters must give name and address. Does not handle noise or overnight on-street parking complaints (call Police at 386-626-7400). Special Magistrate max fines: $250/day, $500/day for repeat violations. Report violations: https://www.deland.org/231/Code-Violation
Food & Drink
Connie's Cafe
Weekday lunch cafe in downtown DeLand serving sandwiches and salads.
City & Civic
Conrad Park / Melching Field
Baseball stadium and sports fields.
Food & Drink
Cook's Buffet, Cafe & Bakery
Family-run buffet, cafe and bakery serving homestyle cooking in DeLand since 1959.
Get Help
Council on Aging of Volusia County
The only local nonprofit focused exclusively on Volusia County seniors for ~60 years: senior activity centers, neighborhood nutrition centers (DeLand site open Mon-Fri 9am-1:30pm), Meals on Wheels, in-home care, respite care, minor home modifications, and guardianship. DeLand nutrition center street address not published on site - call ext. 225 to confirm.
Food & Drink
Cress Restaurant
Chef-owned fine-dining restaurant in downtown DeLand with a globally inspired seasonal menu.
City & Civic
David E Disney Tennis Center
City tennis courts.
Food & Drink
De La Vega Restaurante y Galeria
Latin fusion restaurant and art gallery in downtown DeLand serving wine, tapas and sangria.
Attractions
De Leon Springs State Park & Old Sugar Mill Pancake House
Spring-fed swimming area, kayaking, eco-boat tours, and the beloved Old Sugar Mill Pancake House, where guests cook their own pancakes on griddles built into the tables inside a replica of the 1830s sugar mill. Park admission required to dine. — NEARBY - De Leon Springs, ~7 miles north of DeLand
Chamber
DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce
133-year-old business organization serving six municipalities and surrounding areas of West Volusia County. Facilitates connections, growth, opportunities, and resources for small-to-large businesses, corporate entities, and nonprofits. Hosts 100+ networking events annually. CEO: Janet Knauff. — Meets: Office Octane weekly networking: Mondays, coffee/networking 8:00-8:30 AM, program 8:30 AM (excluding holidays); ~70 average attendance — Location: Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center, 815 S. Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724 (per recent event listings); West Volusia Beacon reported a move to The Dreka Theater, 112 E. New York Ave — location unverified/conflicting, confirm before publishing
Food & Drink
DeLand Bagel
Downtown bagel and breakfast shop, a MainStreet DeLand member business.
Clubs
DeLand Breakfast Rotary
Morning Rotary club (Rotary International District 6970) known for the Downs Wild Game Feast, which has raised more than $2 million for local charities. — Meets: Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 AM (unverified — not shown on the club's own DACdb site; per third-party listings findglocal.com and chamberofcommerce.com) — Location: Sanborn Activity Center, 815 S. Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724 (unverified, same third-party sources)
Organizations
DeLand Bulldogs Youth Football & Cheer (Pop Warner)
Pop Warner youth football (ages 5-14, divisions 7U-14U) and cheerleading (recreational and competitive) under East Coast Pop Warner. Fall 2026 season begins July 15, 2026.
City & Civic
DeLand City Hall
Main city government building. Utility bill payments accepted in person on the first floor. City Commission Chambers are located here.
Organizations
DeLand Family YMCA (Volusia Flagler Family YMCA)
Family YMCA branch with fitness, aquatics, and youth programs. Hours: Mon-Thu 5am-8pm, Fri 5am-7pm, Sat 8am-2pm, Sun closed.
City & Civic
DeLand Fire Department
City fire department led by Fire Chief Todd B. Allen. Operates three stations (Station 81, Station 82, Station 83). Individual station addresses are not listed on the department's main page.
Food & Drink
DeLand Fish House
Seafood restaurant and market serving fresh, locally sourced fish, clams, crab cakes and homemade desserts.
Schools
DeLand High School
Bulldogs. Athletics site: https://delandhsathletics.org/ ; athletics page https://www.delandhs.org/athletics ; school event calendar https://www.delandhs.org/school-event-calendar . Phone (386) 822-6909.
Attractions
DeLand Historic Mural Walk
Self-guided outdoor walking tour of large-scale murals depicting DeLand's history and culture across downtown. Sources vary on the count (13-15 murals). A printable Mural Walk brochure/map is downloadable from the MainStreet DeLand website. — DeLand proper (downtown)
Clubs
DeLand Lions Club
Chartered April 10, 1939. Local businessmen and professionals focused on sight conservation, hearing, diabetes awareness, youth programs, environmental improvement, and disaster relief. Open invitation to men and women of all ages. Affiliated DeLand Lions Foundation runs facility at 400 N. Garfield Ave. — Meets: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 PM (unverified — not on delandlionsfoundation.org; per Lions District 35-O club listings and Alignable/Yelp) — Location: 400 N. Garfield Ave, DeLand, FL 32724 (unverified, same sources)
Organizations
DeLand Little League
Little League baseball, softball, and T-ball for ages 4+. Spring 2026 registration active as of collection date. Email info@delandlittleleague.com.
Schools
DeLand Middle School
Phone (386) 822-5678
Attractions
DeLand Municipal Airport (Sidney H. Taylor Field, KDED)
City-owned public-use general aviation airport, open 24 hours. Built in the 1920s; served as Naval Air Station DeLand 1942-1946, training Navy pilots and gunners (SBD Dauntless dive bombers, PB4Y-2 Privateers, F6F Hellcats) before returning to the city in 1946. Today hosts Skydive DeLand and aviation businesses. — DeLand proper
Attractions
DeLand Naval Air Station Museum
Volunteer-run WWII museum at the DeLand Airport, opened 1995, housed in a National Register-listed 1920s residence - one of the last remaining NAS DeLand structures. Exhibits on the 1942-1946 naval air station, women in the military, the Tuskegee Airmen, and the home front. Free admission. — DeLand proper (airport)
City & Civic
DeLand Parks & Recreation Department
Runs leisure programs and maintains city parks/facilities. Director: Rick Hall. Adult leagues: bowling, kickball, slow-pitch softball. Youth leagues: basketball, flag football, soccer. Online program registration and payment via CivicRec: https://secure.rec1.com/FL/deland-fl/catalog
City & Civic
DeLand Police Department
City police department. Chief of Police: Jason D. Umberger. Records fax 386-740-6876. Also the first call for animal control complaints inside city limits. Countywide non-emergency shortcut #8276 works from phones within Volusia County.
City & Civic
DeLand Skatepark
City skatepark located inside Earl Brown Park.
Food & Drink
Doug & Lil's Potato Patch
Homestyle breakfast-and-lunch restaurant on South Woodland Boulevard.
City & Civic
Duke Energy Florida
Electric provider for the DeLand area. Outage map: https://outagemap.duke-energy.com/fl/default.html (general map at https://outagemap.duke-energy.com/). Note: the city's Utilities & Infrastructure page (scoped to the Airport Business Park) still names 'Progress Energy', Duke Energy Florida's pre-2012-merger name. Duke does not serve every Florida address; residents should confirm the utility named on their bill.
Food & Drink
Dustin's Bar-B-Q
Central Florida barbecue institution with a longtime DeLand location on South Woodland Boulevard.
Parks
Earl Brown Park
Major city park with pavilion/building rentals; home to the Sanborn Center (south end) and the DeLand Skatepark.
Attractions
Earl Brown Park
The city's flagship event park - home of the Firecracker Festival (July) and DeLand Outdoor Art Festival (March), with a lake, pavilions, and open lawns. — DeLand proper
Schools
Edith I. Starke Elementary
Phone (386) 943-7950
Food & Drink
El Taco Rico Mexican Kitchen
Casual Mexican kitchen in downtown DeLand serving tacos and traditional Mexican dishes.
Venues
Epic Theatres of DeLand
Multi-screen Epic Theatres movie cinema on South Woodland Boulevard in DeLand.
Venues
Fairway's Indoor Golf
Indoor golf club in downtown DeLand with three bays of Foresight Sports simulators.
Health
Family Health Source - DeLand Community Health Center
Federally qualified health center (operated by Northeast Florida Health Services, Inc.) providing sliding-scale primary care, pediatrics, and dental for Volusia County residents regardless of ability to pay.
Churches
First Baptist Church DeLand
Southern Baptist Convention congregation with an Early Childhood Development Center.
Churches
First Christian Church of DeLand (Disciples of Christ)
Disciples of Christ congregation; currently shares its worship space with Trinity United Methodist Church.
Churches
First Church DeLand (First United Methodist Church of DeLand)
United Methodist congregation in downtown DeLand; historic marker site.
Churches
First Presbyterian Church of DeLand
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregation; hosts GriefShare grief-recovery support groups.
Schools
First Presbyterian Church School (Learning Tree)
Named among top-ranked DeLand private schools by Private School Review; address/website not independently verified.
Health
Florida Department of Health in Volusia County
County health department (immunizations, WIC, environmental health, clinical services). The official locations page is a search tool and did not expose a DeLand office address; a third-party result citing 123 W. Indiana Ave appears to be the county administration building. Verify DeLand office via (386) 274-0500 or the locations tool before publishing.
City & Civic
Florida Public Utilities
Natural gas provider named on the City of DeLand Utilities & Infrastructure page: 'Natural gas, provided by Florida Public Utilities is available.' (Page is scoped to the Airport Business Park; no citywide gas-provider page was found on deland.org.)
Schools
Freedom Elementary
Phone (386) 943-4375
Parks
Freedom Playground
Playground at the Bill Dreggors Park site; pavilion/building rentals listed.
Schools
George W. Marks Elementary
Phone (386) 822-6986
City & Civic
GFL Environmental Inc.
Contracted hauler: 'The City of DeLand currently uses GFL Environmental Inc. for solid waste, yard waste and recyclable collections.' Once-weekly collection each for garbage, recycling, and yard waste.
Venues
Gotti's Grub & Pub
Downtown pub serving grub, wine and beer on West New York Avenue.
Food & Drink
Gram's Kitchen
Country-style comfort food and breakfast restaurant on Spring Garden Avenue.
Churches
Greater Union First Baptist Church
Historic Black Baptist congregation organized 1880, building dating to 1895; associated with the historic Yemassee Settlement.
Attractions
Henry A. DeLand House Museum (West Volusia Historical Society)
Victorian-era historic house museum in an 1886 home associated with city founder Henry Addison DeLand; operated by the West Volusia Historical Society since opening as a museum in 1990. Guided tours at 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Phone 386-740-6813. — DeLand proper
Parks
Highland Park
Neighborhood park.
Attractions
Hontoon Island State Park
St. Johns River island park reachable only by boat - a free passenger ferry runs daily. Hiking, an 80-foot observation deck area, camping and cabins, and a replica Timucuan owl totem. Six miles west of downtown DeLand off SR 44. — DeLand address, ~6 miles west of downtown on the St. Johns River
Food & Drink
Hunters & Gatherers
Chef-driven scratch kitchen from the BakeChop team, opened in late 2024 as an homage to the former Hunter's diner.
Venues
Hyderhead Brewing Co.
Scottish-style 6-barrel microbrewery in downtown DeLand using European grain, with a full bar and Scottish food menu.
Venues
Issues
Nightlife spot on East Indiana Avenue, listed in the MainStreet DeLand nightlife directory.
Parks
Jackson Lane Park
Neighborhood park.
Clubs
Kiwanis Club of West Volusia
Kiwanis International club serving the West Volusia area (the older 'Kiwanis Club of DeLand' is listed as CLOSED on the Florida District site; West Volusia is the active local club). — Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:00 PM (unverified — westvolusiakiwanis.org was unreachable at collection time; per search snippets of that site) — Location: Courtyard by Marriott DeLand, 308 N. Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720 (unverified, same source)
Food & Drink
La Pinsa
Traditional pinsa (Roman-style pizza) shop in the Northwest Square food hall.
Attractions
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge
21,000+ acre federal wildlife refuge of marshes, swamps, and uplands along the St. Johns River system. Levee trails for birding (bald eagles, swallow-tailed kites, wading birds), plus fishing and photography. — NEARBY - De Leon Springs, northwest of DeLand
City & Civic
Lemon Room
Rentable room at the Bill Dreggors Park / Parks & Recreation site.
Organizations
MainStreet DeLand Association
40+ year old accredited Florida Main Street organization; 1997 Great American Main Street Award winner. Mission: nurture the heartbeat of DeLand by preserving historic character, supporting local businesses, cultivating opportunity, and welcoming all into Historic Downtown DeLand. Runs signature downtown events and the MainStreet Bucks gift-card program. — Meets: No public recurring member meeting found; operates events year-round (see recurring_events). Board of Directors listed at mainstreetdeland.org/board-of-directors. — Location: Office: 100 N. Woodland Blvd. Suite 4, DeLand, FL 32720
Food & Drink
Manzano's
Downtown deli known since 2013 for oversized NY-style deli sandwiches; open for lunch Tuesday-Saturday.
Health
MD Now Urgent Care - DeLand
Walk-in urgent care clinic. Some directories still list this address under the former MedExpress brand - confirm current branding/hours before publishing.
Nonprofits
Meals on Wheels / Senior Meals - Council on Aging of Volusia County
COA delivers lunchtime meals to homebound seniors county-wide and serves congregate meals at nutrition centers including DeLand; volunteer drivers and meal servers regularly needed.
Food & Drink
Mi Mexico Restaurant
Family Mexican restaurant on South Woodland Boulevard.
Venues
MindQuest Escape Rooms
Downtown escape-room venue offering three themed escape games.
Health
MinuteClinic at CVS - DeLand
Retail walk-in clinic inside CVS for vaccinations, minor illnesses, physicals, and screenings. Walk-ins welcome or schedule online.
Food & Drink
Mr. Bill's Donuts
Downtown donut and sandwich shop and longtime MainStreet DeLand member.
Attractions
Museum of Art - DeLand
Fine-art museum with rotating exhibitions across two locations, plus education programs. Also a pickup point for the Mural Walk map. — DeLand proper
Food & Drink
Neighbors Artisan Taqueria
Artisan taqueria located in the Cafe DaVinci courtyard area on Georgia Avenue.
Venues
Odd Elixir Mead Works
Small-batch meadery pouring inside DeLand Abbey in historic downtown DeLand.
Food & Drink
Oudom Thai & Sushi
Family-owned restaurant combining traditional Thai cuisine with a modern sushi bar.
Parks
Painter's Pond
Pond/green space.
Attractions
Painter's Pond Park
Quiet neighborhood park with a half-mile figure-eight paved trail around a duck pond, plus retaining-wall murals celebrating DeLand's African American heritage. No restrooms. — DeLand proper
Food & Drink
Parvathy's Kitchen
Small-batch Indian takeout kitchen in Artisan Alley with limited weekly hours.
Food & Drink
Pat and Toni's Sweet Things
Downtown sweet shop since 2008 with handmade chocolates, fudge, retro candy and a 24-flavor ice cream counter.
Venues
Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company
The region's first craft brewery, opened in 2014, with a taproom, games and a glassed-in working brewery.
Food & Drink
Pho Company Noodle House
Vietnamese noodle house serving pho and other Vietnamese dishes on Woodland Boulevard.
Food & Drink
Positano Trattoria Pizzeria
Italian trattoria serving hand-tossed pizzas, pastas and fresh seafood in downtown DeLand.
Attractions
Reptile Discovery Center
Working venom laboratory (Medtoxin Venom Laboratories) open to the public: live venom-extraction demonstrations plus alligators, snakes, lizards, and tortoises. Venom programs Thu-Sat 11:30am & 3pm, Sun 11:30am. Phone 386-740-9143. — DeLand proper (east of town)
Food & Drink
Rodeo Whip Ice Cream
Old-fashioned walk-up soft-serve ice cream stand on South Woodland Boulevard.
Clubs
Rotary Club of DeLand
'Service Above Self' — community service and leadership development across West Volusia. Signature programs: downtown Flag Project on patriotic holidays, Bowling for Literacy, annual Golf Tournament (30th annual: Apr 11, 2027, Victoria Hills GC), DeLand Got Talent, and RYLA youth leadership (June 5-7, 2026, Stetson University). 2025-26 President: Zach Zacharias. — Meets: Thursdays, 12:00 PM (noon) — Location: Sanborn Activity & Event Center, 815 S. Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724
Clubs
Rotary Club of Downtown DeLand
Evening Rotary club supporting 30+ community initiatives annually. Hosts two major fundraisers: the Black Tie and Blue Jean Gala and the Defending Freedom Wounded Warrior Block Party. — Meets: Tuesday evenings, 6:00 PM — Location: Fan Central Station, Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL (across from Earl Brown Park)
Food & Drink
Santorini Greek Cuisine
Authentic Greek and Mediterranean restaurant with gyros, moussaka, pastitsio and dolmades.
Get Help
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (Volusia Branch)
Regional food bank distributing to 870+ feeding partners across seven Central Florida counties including Volusia. The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia is a DeLand partner agency with monthly food drops. Use their Volusia community-resources page to find local pantries.
Attractions
Skydive DeLand
World-famous drop zone at DeLand Municipal Airport, operating since 1982. Home to elite competition teams, military training programs, and skydiving-gear manufacturers - the reason DeLand is called the 'Skydiving Capital of the World.' Tandem jumps for first-timers. Phone (386) 738-3539. — DeLand proper (airport, east side of town)
Health
SMA Healthcare (Volusia County)
Regional behavioral healthcare provider (60+ years) for mental health and substance use: 24/7 crisis helpline (800) 539-4228, mobile Crisis Response Team for Volusia/Flagler, Crisis Stabilization Unit and detox, outpatient and residential treatment.
Schools
Southwestern Middle School
Phone (386) 822-6815
City & Civic
Spec Martin Municipal Stadium
Municipal football stadium.
Food & Drink
Spellbound Cafe
Chef-owned cafe near downtown serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
City & Civic
Sperling Sports Complex
Sports complex with pavilion/building rentals.
Churches
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Episcopal parish (The Episcopal Church, Diocese of Central Florida). Website URL returned in search looks like a corporate subdomain - confirm the primary public site before publishing.
Schools
St. Barnabas Episcopal School
PreK4-8th grade. Phone (386) 734-3005.
Churches
St. Peter Catholic Church
Roman Catholic parish (Diocese of Orlando); operates St. Peter Catholic School.
Schools
St. Peter Catholic School
PreK-8. Phone (386) 822-6010. Website URL from search listing — verify before display.
Schools
Stetson Baptist Christian School
Listed among DeLand private schools on Private School Review; website URL not independently verified.
Churches
Stetson Baptist Church
Southern Baptist Convention congregation; operates Stetson Baptist Christian School.
Attractions
Stetson Mansion
1886 Gilded Age estate built for hat magnate John B. Stetson - billed as the largest, grandest historic home built in Florida before the 20th century. Guided historic tours run roughly February-May; the famous Christmas Spectacular tours run November-mid January. Online reservations required. — DeLand proper
Schools
Stetson University
Private university in downtown DeLand. Public events calendar: https://calendar.stetson.edu/site/deland/ (verified loading; events populate client-side). Athletics: Stetson Hatters, https://gohatters.com/ — 22 varsity sports, ASUN Conference (Pioneer Football League for football); schedules/tickets on gohatters.com. Street address from stetson.edu general knowledge — verify on stetson.edu contact page before display.
Parks
Sunflower Park
Neighborhood park.
Venues
Sunshine Bowling Center
Family entertainment center with 20 traditional lanes, 8 VIP lanes, the Back Alley Arcade and a full bar.
Food & Drink
The Bistro 2.0
Small bistro on the north end of the downtown Woodland Boulevard corridor.
Get Help
The Bridge Shelter (Neighborhood Center of West Volusia)
Emergency shelter operated by the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia; volunteers serve meals here. Part of the org's 150+ bed shelter capacity.
Venues
The Elusive Grape
Downtown wine bar operating since 2003 with more than 40 wines by the glass and a food menu.
Health
The Good Samaritan Clinic - DeLand
All-volunteer free medical and dental clinic for the uninsured of West Volusia County - free treatment, medications, counseling, labs, and an Elder Services program (free dentures/glasses/hearing aids for 55+). Appointment only; new-patient qualification Mon and Wed 3-6pm, first-come first-served. Clinic hours Mon/Wed/Fri 3-7pm.
Venues
The Half Wall DeLand
Craft beer house and sports grill with 76 taps, over 100 bottled beers and a full bar.
Get Help
The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia
West Volusia's primary safety-net nonprofit: food pantry (Second Harvest partner; Mon-Thu 9am-4pm closed 12-1, Fri 9am-12pm, ext. 106), emergency/transitional/permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, rent and utility assistance, daily meals, cold-weather shelter, and a thrift store at 550 S. Spring Garden Ave (ext. 201). Donate: https://neighborhoodcenterwv.org/ways-to-give/
Food & Drink
Tom's Pizza Shop
Long-running local pizza shop on East Rich Avenue near downtown.
Food & Drink
Tony's New York Pizza
New York-style pizzeria on West New York Avenue in downtown DeLand.
Parks
Tra Thomas Park
City park with pavilion/building rentals.
Food & Drink
Trilogy Coffee Roasting Co.
Specialty coffee roaster and cafe serving fresh-roasted coffee near the Artisan Alley district.
Churches
Trinity United Methodist Church DeLand
United Methodist congregation established 1895; worships Sundays 9:00am at a temporary shared location after selling its Wisconsin Ave building in 2022.
Food & Drink
Tropishack
Cuban sandwich vendor in the Northwest Square food hall, a repurposed 1926 church complex downtown.
Food & Drink
Urban Brick
Modern Italian restaurant known for handcrafted pizza, gourmet pastas and house-made meatballs.
Food & Drink
Venue 142
Restaurant, bar and event venue on Woodland Boulevard offering dining and catering.
City & Civic
Volusia County Animal Services
County animal services and shelter. Within DeLand city limits, animal control complaints go first to DeLand Police non-emergency 386-626-7400 per the city's Animal Control page. Email: animalcontrol@volusia.org.
Get Help
Volusia County Human Services - DeLand Office
County temporary emergency assistance for eligible residents: electric/fuel assistance (when funded), water bill assistance (up to $600 past-due), and referrals for emergency rental/mortgage help (implemented with One Voice for Volusia and Catholic Charities of Central Florida). Online application available; intake line (386) 239-7757.
Clubs
Volusia County Lions Club
Second Lions club meeting in DeLand, listed on Lions e-clubhouse. — Meets: 4th Wednesday, 6:00 PM (unverified — per Lions District 35-O / e-clubhouse listing via search; not independently fetched) — Location: Hibachi Grill, 301 International Speedway Blvd area listing says '301 International Blvd, DeLand, FL' (unverified)
Networking
Volusia Young Professionals Group (VYPG)
County-wide young-professionals organization for networking, professional development, and community service. Partners with the DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber (e.g., joint October Social). Two membership tiers (Members / Future Members); annual board and committee applications; Young Professional of the Year award. — Meets: Third Thursdays monthly socials, 5:30-7:30 PM (rotating venues across Volusia County, including DeLand); Power Luncheons mid-month 11:30 AM-1:00 PM; occasional fitness events (Muscles & Mimosas) — Location: Rotating venues throughout Volusia County
Venues
Wander Bar
Downtown DeLand cocktail bar and nightlife spot; also offers event bar catering.
City & Civic
Wayne G. Sanborn Activity & Event Center
City activity and event center at the south end of Earl Brown Park; renovated 2015. Caters mainly to adult recreation with daily activities and open play for shuffleboard, pickleball, and tennis. Meeting/event spaces rentable for business meetings, weddings, receptions, and banquets (pricing brochure: https://www.deland.org/DocumentCenter/View/567/Sanborn-Activity-Center-Pricing-and-Regulations-Brochure-PDF).
Nonprofits
West Volusia Habitat for Humanity
Habitat affiliate building affordable homes in West Volusia. Volunteer on build sites or at the ReStore discount home-improvement store (Tue-Sat 9:30am-4pm; office 8:30am-4pm).
Nonprofits
West Volusia Humane Society (New Hope Animal Shelter)
No-kill 501(c)(3) animal shelter serving Volusia County since the 1950s. Volunteers (18+) walk dogs, socialize cats, and help with facility tasks; youth groups (Scouts, 4H, FFA) welcome for community projects. Schedule orientation by phone or in person.
Venues
Wise Axe
Downtown axe-throwing venue with pool tables, darts, air hockey, board games and beer and wine.
Schools
Woodward Avenue Elementary
Phone (386) 740-7910