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To the North of the Daytona Beach area you'll find the more quiet Ormond Beach. Driving on the beach is prohibited at the northern end of the beach. The Central part of Daytona Beach is the "World Center of Racing" and home of NASCAR, Daytona's claim to fame. Many great attractions in the area such as the Ocean Center, International Airport, the new Ladies Pro Golf Association (LPGA) golf course, and the Halifax Harbor Marina are what also makes Daytona Beach an appealing city. Activities like viewing the Main Street Pier, strolling on the Oceanfront Boardwalk, and checking the Clocktower in Oceanfront Park will keep you busy. South Daytona Beach is a peninsula with a visually interesting fishing village of Ponce Inlet. There you will find many great seafood restaurants or take the do-it-yourself approach by chartering a fishing boat.
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Daytona Beach Education
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Here in the Daytona Beach Area, the following colleges offer specialized educational programs in hospitality and tourism:
Daytona Beach Community College
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
http://www.dbcc.edu/
Bethune-Cookman College
640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
http://www.cookman.edu/
Keiser College
1800 Business Park Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
http://www.keisercollege.edu/Daytona.htm
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
http://www.erau.edu/db/index.html
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Daytona Beach History
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Daytona Beach has been attracting vacationers since the late 1800s. The land was first discovered by wealthy tycoons from the north looking to invest in good land. The first hotel, the Palmetto House, was added to the scene in 1874. It became a trend to help build up Daytona, with community centers and golf courses well along the way.
Vacationers have been flocking to the Daytona Beach area for more than a century. During the late 1800s, the area caught the attention and imagination of many wealthy northern tycoons who found the land favorable for investment. One such mogul, Mathias Day, founding father of what was then called Daytona, built the first hotel, the Palmetto House, in 1874.
At the turn of the century, automobile racing became a favorite pastime along the beaches of Ormond. Multiple land speed records were set here and it became known as the "birthplace of speed." Shortly after NASCAR was founded.
Daytona Beach attracts approximately 8 million visitors a year.
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Daytona Beach News
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Search for "Daytona Beach FL" - Election 2008 - Challenges and Opportunities for Employers - Jacksonville Business Journal
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| Author Topic: {R-ASCS, ASCS Rebel Region Doubles Up This Weekend ASCS Rebel Region Doubles Up This Weekend Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. |
- Wiemers to lead World Baton Twirling Federation - Clay Center Dispatch
| Sandi Wiemers, a passionate advocate for the sport of baton twirling and current President of the United States Twirling Association , was elected to a four-year term as President of the World Baton Twirling ... |
- Casting for a Cause - Boating
| More Fish Boat Winning big money in a fishing tournament is good, but fishing to raise money for a good cause is even better. |
- Fernandina Beach, FL, News-Leader newspaper. The local news source for Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach, FL - News Leader - Fernandina Beach, Florida
| On May 10, 1922, Gussie Dove was born to Theodore and Lizzie Johnson of Fernandina Beach. |
- Fay is getting stronger -- again - Walton Sun
| FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...INCLUDING POSSIBLE INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL WEATHER OFFICE. |
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Daytona Beach Recreation
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World renowned beaches. The worlds only driving beach! The Intracoastal Waterway provides boaters with endless destinations, and access to the Ocean at Ponce Inlet.
Golfing is also a popular pastime in Daytona Beach. There are plenty of world-class golf courses to choose from listed below:
- Alaqua Country Club
- Crane Lakes Golf & Country Club
- Cypress Head Golf Course
- Cypress Knoll Golf Course
- Daytona Beach Golf Club
- DeBary Golf Course
- Halifax Plantation Golf Club
- Hidden Lakes Golf Course
- Indigo Lakes Golf Course
- LPGA International Champions
- LPGA International Legends
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- Matanzas Wood Golf Club
- Ocean Hammock Golf Club
- Ocean Palm Golf Club
- Palm Harbor Golf Club
- Pelican Bay South Course
- Pine Lakes Golf Club
- River Bend Golf Club
- Spruce Creek Country Club
- Turnbull Bay Golf Course
- Victoria Hills Golf Course
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Daytona Beach Weather
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Daytona Beach is sunny as sunny can be. That's why they call Florida the sunshine state!
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