Ormond Beach

The natural beauty of Ormond Beach includes tree-lined neighborhoods and lush vegetation, magnificent beaches, pristine rivers and exceptional weather. Every facet of the community reflects the pride and high expectations of residents in creating a superior quality of life. Cultural offerings include The Casements (John D. Rockefeller’s estate), the Performing Arts Center, and the Art Museum and Memorial Gardens.

The community has expansive parks and a nationally acclaimed
recreation program. Local golf courses will challenge every skill level. Ormond Beach has award winning schools, a state-of the- art hospital system, and well-kept residential areas with
competitive housing costs. The community offers abundant
shopping and fine dining. Ormond Beach is a community with
spirit and a first-class environment for families to live, work and play.

Ormond Beach's history can be traced back to English settlers and the Timucua Indians. Over the years the state had been claimed by many European nations and finally became part of the United States in 1819. In the 1700s and early 1800s, the area around the Halifax and Tomoka Rivers was occupied by large sugar mill plantations. The second Seminole War (1835-1842) put an end to the plantations. After Florida entered the Union and Volusia County was created in 1854, there were some 20 families living in the entire county. A few families from Georgia and the Carolinas started the Tomoka Settlement, which was at the west end of the present city limits. Their orange groves were destroyed in the big freeze of 1895-96.

Many famous and well-known men and women stayed during the winter months at the Hotel Ormond, including Flagler's friend, John D. Rockefeller. After a few seasons, however, Rockefeller bought a house across the street from the hotel, now called "The Casements," and lived there until his death in 1937 at the age of 97. The Casements is now a cultural center for the city.

Ormond Beach has continued to grow. It now boasts some 35,000 residents and has expanded to the west and north. While continuing to recognize its heritage, Ormond Beach has become one of the state's finer communities in which to live.

Ormond Beach School System

• Ormond Beach Elementary School
• Osceola Elementary School
• Pathways Elementary School
• Pine Trail Elementary School
• Tomoka Elementary School
• Ormond Beach Middle School
• Seabreeze High School

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