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The history of this area dates back 6,000 years when Native Americans used and visited the springs here. In the early 1800s, sugar and cotton plantations were built by settlers but they later were sacked by the Seminole Indians during the Second Seminole War. Now, there is a swimming area and picnic grounds as well as walking trails. Canoes, kayaks and paddleboats can be rented and taken on the spring run, which flows into the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. Near the swimming area is the Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant, where you can make your own pancakes on griddles built into the table.
The history of this area dates back 6,000 years when Native Americans used and visited the springs here. In the early 1800s, sugar and cotton plantations were built by settlers but they later were sacked by the Seminole Indians during the Second Seminole War. Now, there is a swimming area and picnic grounds as well as walking trails. Canoes, kayaks and paddleboats can be rented and taken on the spring run, which flows into the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. Near the swimming area is the Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant, where you can make your own pancakes on griddles built into the table.
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Mobile-home fire kills woman
Sentinel Staff WriterAn 80-year-old DeLeon Springs woman was killed early Sunday morning when her mobile home caught fire. Authorities responded to a 911 call about a fire at 47 Valley Drive at 3 a.m. When firefighters and the Volusia County Sheriff's Office arrived, they...Tags: Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Fires, House Building
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After-school program rescues students from self-doubt
Sentinel Staff WriterIn kindergarten, Raquel Dominguez's eyes were often fixed on the floor. She hardly looked at others when they spoke to her. While her classmates built alphabet puzzles and sorted objects by their sounds, Raquel just watched. The daughter of a single...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Orlando, Volusia County, Bars and Clubs
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Woman found dead in mobile-home fire in DeLeon Springs
An 80-year-old DeLeon Springs woman was killed early Sunday morning when her mobile home caught fire. Authorities responded to a 911 call about a fire at 47 Valley Drive at 3 a.m. this morning. When firefighters and the Volusia County Sheriff's Office...Tags: Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Fires, House Building, Volusia County
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New bike trail winds from river to sea
Orlando SentinelMore than 20 bicyclists embarked on a 260-mile, seven-day journey through five Florida counties this month. Their trip, from historic St. Augustine to the Kennedy Space Center and points in between, was a test run of what could become the longest bike...Tags: Kennedy Space Center, Florida, International Speedway Corp., Natural Resources, Blue Spring State Park
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Citrus tree growers feel the squeeze
Special CorrespondentThe past few years, it appears as if the citrus tree has been under attack. A string of misfortunes, including citrus canker, runaway development and hurricanes, have put the squeeze on citrus nurseries statewide. Right now, there are fewer nurseries...Tags: Fertilizer, Zellwood, Florida, Plant Diseases, Pompano Beach
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Suspects arrested in Volusia drug operation
Sentinel Staff WriterAuthorities are expected to announce details later today of the breakup of a major drug operation centered primarily in the DeLand area. The Volusia Bureau of Investigation, Seminole County's City-County Investigative Bureau and the U.S. Drug Enforcement...Tags: Seminole County, Police, DeLand, Police Arrests, Crimes
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Volusia County Births
Some births may not appear in this listing because some hospitals are no longer releasing the names of newborns for publication. October 1 Beasley, Robert Thomas Jr., born to Nicole Ann and Robert Thomas Beasley Sr., Altoona, Florida Hospital DeLand....Tags: Orange City, Robert Thomas, DeLand, DeBary, Florida Hospital
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Florida Farm Bureau re-elects president, vice president
Sentinel Staff WriterTwo leaders of the Florida Farm Bureau have been re-elected. John L. Hoblick of DeLeon Springs was re-elected president and Rick Roth of Wellington vice president of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation at the Federation's annual meeting at the Peabody...Tags: Farms, Florida, Local Elections, Everglades, Orlando
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Orange County Births
Some births may not appear in this listing because some hospitals are no longer releasing the names of newborns for publication. August 26 Health Central Coppedge, E'Lijah Thomas, born to Lacy Loyd and Anton Coppedge, Orlando. South Seminole...Tags: Clermont, Rivers, St. Cloud, Winter Garden, Kissimmee
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Where to get wet in Volusia County
Special To The SentinelIt's 90 degrees outside. The humidity is high. Don't sweat it. Volusia County's many beaches, springs, splash parks and swimming pools offer fun and exciting ways to beat the heat. Splash parks are springing up across the county, giving children a...Tags: Blue Spring State Park, Tourism and Leisure, Swimming, Gardens and Parks, Beach Vacations
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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2008
VOLUSIA COUNTY Arts, Music and Dance American Horn Quartet Daytona Beach College, Daytona Beach 386-767-4234; hornquartet.com 2nd Annual American Horn Quartet Summer Workshop. Residential camp for boys and girls grades 7 to 12. Sessions run July 28-...Tags: Schools, Stetson University, Bible, Children, Religious Texts
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He grows love of agriculture
Class: I teach agricultural science, sixth through 12th grade, at T. DeWitt Taylor Middle-High School in Pierson. Education and experience: I earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural education at Auburn University. I earned a master's degree at...Tags: Holidays, Defense, Schools, Agricultural Research and Technology, Values
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