Joseph Saraco
Debary Area Guide
Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, DeBary is a great place to visit or to live. Thousands of oak trees, a bird sanctuary and an extensive park system bring even more beauty to the natural habitat as well as the former vacation home of New York wine magnate Federick DeBary. DeBary bought 400 acres on the northern shore of the St. John’s River from original owner Elijah Watson in 1866 before the area became well known.
DeBary proceeded to build an 8,000 square foot, 20 room winter home, welcoming visitors such as Ulysses S. Grant and Grover Cleveland, inviting them to enjoy the rich hunting area. Through the years he bought an additional 9,000 acres as well as a steamboat to transport fruit and furniture and everything in between.
Today, the city of DeBary serves as a corridor between Orlando, Sanford and Daytona Beach. Incorporated in 1993, the population of almost 19,000 boasts amenities the big city has, offering a diversity of lifestyle from upscale country clubs with championship golf courses, rural areas roamed by beautiful horses and riverside homes.
Historically environmentally sensitive, DeBary maintains that delicate balance between nature and technology. With its low taxes and business friendly atmosphere, parks and events the whole family can enjoy, DeBary is a great place to live, to work and to raise a family.
To learn more about DeBary and all the great amenities, visit:
http://debary.org/aboutdebary.htm
Attractions and Activities
Safari River Tours 
Enjoy seeing animals in their natural habitat during a two hour cruise along the scenic St. John’s River. You’ll spy everything from manatees to alligators, turtles to birds while you relax and listen to the narrated tour. For more information, visit: http://echotourism.com/eco/safari.htm
Glen Abbey Golf Club
Glen Abbey Golf Club is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Debary, Florida. This medium-length layout has 3 sets of tee boxes for a fun, but challenging golfing experience
http://www.golfnow.com/course-directory/florida-golf-courses/debary-golf-courses/glen-abbey-golf-club
Debary Golf & Country Club 
Challenge yourself on the golf course or the tennis court, the swimming pool or the fitness center then enjoy a trip to the 600 square foot pro shop followed by a great meal in the dining room. For more information, visit:
http://www.clubcorp.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=PCH&MFCODE=DBGCC
Parks and Recreation 
Mission Statement:
Our Mission is to provide an exemplary park environment
for a diverse array of programs, sports, and activities for the young and the young at heart.
The City of DeBary operates 7 parks and administers soccer leagues, senior programs, and a Summer Day Camp program.
Enjoy our parks located in both the ‘country’ and the ‘city’ offering everything from nature trails to tennis courts. For a complete mission statement and a listing of parks and their amenities, please visit: http://debary.org/parks.htm
County Parks:
Gemini Springs, Park Highbanks Boat Ramp & Lake Monroe Park
City Parks:
Bill Keller Park, Rob Sullivan Park, Eagle's Nest Park, Gateway Park, Memorial Park, Power Park, River City Nature Park
Park Event Calendar
http://debary.org/parkscalendar.pdf
Event Calendar
Throughout the year, DeBary holds events that benefit their bird sanctuary and others that are just for enjoyment such as their festive Christmas parade. To see what events are coming up, visit their website at : http://debary.org/activitiescalendar.pdf
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