"DeLand, located in Volusia County, Florida, is one of the state’s small town treasures. DeLand is the county seat as well as a college town, with Stetson University’s campus classified as a National Historic District. The downtown, lined with notable gift shops and restaurants, has been recognized as a national MainStreet DeLand community. Special events focus on culture and the arts, history, hospitality and lifestyle.
DeLand's economy is founded on a diverse base that includes tourism, agriculture, education, finance, health care, government, manufacturing, and the DeLand airport. Contributing to the success of our community is the way businesses, City government, and citizens work together to make DeLand a great place to live." - deland.org