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LAKE COUNTY |
VOLUSIA COUNTY |
| TELEPHONE SERVICE:
Provided by Century Link. For residential or
business service call
1-888-723-8010. Or, visit their
website at
http://www.centurylink.com |
TELEPHONE SERVICE:
Provided by ATT For residential or business service call
1-800-205-6268. Or, visit
their website at
www.att.com |
ELECTRICAL SERVICE:
Provided by Clay Electric Co. at 1-800-224-4917
or visit
their website at
www.clayelectric.com |
ELECTRICAL SERVICE:
Provided by Clay Electric Co. at 1-800-224-4917 or visit
their website at www.clayelectric.com
and some areas use Progress Energy at
(800)
700-8744 or visit their website at
www.progress-energy.com |
| WATER & SEWER:
Provided by St Johns River Utilities at 352-759-2260;
or Aqua America at 1-800-250-7532 or visit their website at
www.aquaamerica.com
(Check with your new neighbor or real estate agent to determine which
service is utilized in your neighborhood.) |
WATER & SEWER:
Provided by St Johns River Utilities at 352-759-2260;
or Aqua America at 1-800-250-7532 or visit their website at
www.aquaamerica.com
(Check with your new neighbor or real estate agent to determine which
service is utilized in your neighborhood.) |
| NATURAL GAS: |
NATURAL GAS: |
| CABLE T V:
Local service is provided by Fla. Cable at 1-800-779-2788 or
visit their website at
www.floridacable.com Use your phone book to determine other options. |
CABLE T V:
Local service is provided by Fla. Cable at 1-800-779-2788 or
visit their website at
www.floridacable.com Use your phone book to determine other options. |
| INTERNET SERVICES: Local
service is provided by Fla. Cable at 1-800-779-2788 or visit their website
at www.usa2net.net Use
your phone book to determine other options. Century Link DSL is available at
http://www.centurylink.com |
INTERNET SERVICES:
Local service is provided by Fla. Cable at 1-800-779-2788 or
visit their website at www.usa2net.net Use
your phone book to determine other options. Visit
www.att.com for internet
services. |
| DRIVERS LICENSES:
Phone: (352)
742-6165 (Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) Location: 28129 County Road
561, Tavares, Fl. 32778 For additional information visit:
http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/html/dlnew.html |
DRIVERS LICENSES:
Phone: (386)
736-5332 (Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) Location: 330 East New York
Ave., Deland, Fl. 32724 For additional information visit:
http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/html/dlnew.html |
| VEHICLE & BOAT
REGISTRATION:
Registration, tag and title services for cars, trucks, trailers, vessels &
mobile homes, along with specialty tags and disability parking permits
can be obtained at: 320 West Main St., Tavares, Fl. Ph: 352-343-9602
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5pm For additional information
visit: http://www.laketax.com/
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VEHICLE & BOAT
REGISTRATION:
Registration, tag and title services for cars, trucks, trailers, vessels &
mobile homes, along with specialty tags and disability parking permits
can be obtained at: 123 West Indiana Ave., Deland, Fl. Ph:
386-736-5936 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5:30pm For Additional
Information visit:
http://www.volusia.org/permits/ |
| TAXES:
The State of Fl. does not impose a personal income tax.
The State Sales Tax is 6%; however, Lake Co. has an additional Discretionary
Surtax of 1% for a TOTAL Lake Co. Sales Tax of 7%. Visit
http://www.myflorida.com/dor/taxes/ to learn about other Fl. taxes. |
TAXES:
The State of Fl. does not impose a personal income tax.
The State Sales Tax is 6%; however, Volusia Co. has an additional
Discretionary Surtax of .5% for a TOTAL Volusia Co. Sales Tax of 6.5%. Visit
http://www.myflorida.com/dor/taxes/ to learn about other Fl. taxes. |
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION:
$25,000 Homestead Exemption - Every person who has legal or
equitable title to real property in the State of Florida and who resides on
the property on January 1 and in good faith makes it his or her permanent
home is eligible.
Generally, initial application for property tax exemption must be made
between January 1 and March 1 of the year for which the exemption is sought.
Initial application should be made in person at the property appraiser's
office.
OFFICE LOCATION: 320 W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778-1027. PH:
352-253-2150 For additional
information visit:
http://www.lakecopropappr.com/ |
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION:
$25,000 Homestead Exemption - Every person who has legal or
equitable title to real property in the State of Florida and who resides on
the property on January 1 and in good faith makes it his or her permanent
home is eligible.
Generally, initial application for property tax exemption must be made
between January 1 and March 1 of the year for which the exemption is sought.
Initial application should be made in person at the property appraiser's
office.
OFFICE LOCATION: 123 West Indiana Avenue, Room 102, Deland, Fl. 32720.
PH: 386-736-5901 For additional information visit:
http://www.volusia.org/property/ |
| VOTER REGISTRATION:
To register for the first time,
you
must fill out a Florida Voter Registration Application Form. LOCATION:
315 West Main St. Room 144, Tavares, Fl. Ph: 352-343-9734 For additional
information visit:
http://elections.co.lake.fl.us/voter_information.asp |
VOTER REGISTRATION:
To register for the first time,
you
must fill out a Florida Voter Registration Application Form. LOCATION:
125 N. Florida Ave., Deland, Fl. Ph: 386-736-5930 For additional
information visit:
http://www.volusia.org/elections |
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES:
Location: 317 West Main St., Tavares, Fl. Ph:
352-343-9602
For additional information visit:
http://www.laketax.com/occupational_licenses/general_information.htm |
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES:
Location: 123 West Indiana Ave., Deland, Fl. Ph:
386-736-5936
For additional information visit:
http://www.volusia.org/permits/ |
FISHING & HUNTING
LICENSES: Call
1-888-FISH FLORIDA or 1-888-HUNT
FLORIDA
For additional information visit:
http://myfwc.com/ |
FISHING & HUNTING
LICENSES: Call
1-888-FISH FLORIDA or 1-888-HUNT
FLORIDA
For additional information visit:
http://myfwc.com/ |
HOSPITALS &
MEDICAL: Astor/Volusia has its own Doctor at Astor
Medical Care at 23939 State Road 40, Astor, Fl. Ph:
352-759-3900.
Florida Hospital Waterman is located at 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares, Fl.
Ph:352-253-3333.
For additional information visit their website at:
http://www.fhwat.org
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HOSPITALS &
MEDICAL: Astor/Volusia has its own Doctor at Astor
Medical Care at 23939 State Road 40, Astor, Fl. Ph:
352-759-3900.
Florida Hospital in Deland is located at 701 West Plymouth Ave. Ph:
386-943-4522.
For additional information visit their website at:
http://www.fhdeland.org
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| SHOPPING:
Astor/Volusia has a grocery store, florist, bait stores,
hardware, marine stores, beauty shops, barber, and two convenience stores
with gas. A 20 to 30 minute drive to Umatilla, Eustis, Deland, or
Ormond Beach will provide
additional shopping. |
SHOPPING:
Astor/Volusia has a grocery store, florist, bait stores,
hardware, marine stores, beauty shops, barber, and two convenience stores
with gas. A 20 to 30 minute drive to Umatilla, Eustis, Deland, or
Ormond Beach will provide
additional shopping. |
SCHOOLS:
Spring Creek Elementary
44440 Spring Creek Road
Paisley, Fl. 32767
352-669-3275
Umatilla Middle School
305 East Lake St.
Umatilla, Fl. 32784
352-669-3171
Umatilla High School
320 North Trowell Ave.
Umatilla, Fl. 32784
352-669-3131
Additional information on LAKE COUNTY schools can be
found by clicking on:
http://www.lake.k12.fl.us/lakeschools/site/default.asp |
SCHOOLS:
Pierson Elementary
1 West First Street
Pierson, Florida 32180
386-740-0850
Taylor Middle School
100 East Washington Ave.
Pierson, Florida 32180
386-740-9800
Taylor High School
100 East Washington Ave.
Pierson, Florida 32180
386-740-9800
Additional information on VOLUSIA COUNTY schools can be found by clicking
on:
http://schools.volusia.k12.fl.us/ |
| FLORIDA
GOVERNMENT: Visit
http://myflorida.com to learn
everything about our State Government. |
FLORIDA
GOVERNMENT: Visit
http://myflorida.comto learn
everything about our State Government. |
| LOCAL
GOVERNMENT: Visit
http://www.lakegovernment.com to learn
everything about Lake County Government. |
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT: Visit
http://www.volusia.org to learn everything about Volusia County
Government. |
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ENTERTAINMENT/TOURISM: Astor/Volusia area offers
several fine restaurants, bars, marinas, campgrounds, and motels to satisfy
all of your needs. |
ENTERTAINMENT/TOURISM: Astor/Volusia area offers
several fine restaurants, bars, marinas, campgrounds, and motels to satisfy
all of your needs. |
| NEWSPAPERS:
Visit The
Leesburg Daily Commercial
http://news.mywebpal.com/partners/701/public/cat2981.html or call: 352-365-8200.Visit the
http://www.orlandosentinel.com or
call: 1-800-359-5353.
Call The North Lake Outpost at: 352-669-2430. |
NEWSPAPERS:
Visit The Daytona News Journal
http://www.news-journalonline.com or call: 386-734-2070.Visit the
http://www.orlandosentinel.com or
call: 1-800-359-5353.
Call The North Lake Outpost at: 352-669-2430. |
WASTE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES: Curbside
neighborhood trash service is provided once a week and is charged to your
real estate taxes. Astor Transfer Station hours: Tues and Sat, 7.30a-5p,
352-759-2776
http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/departments/environmental_utilities/solid_waste_operations/index.aspx: (larger yard waste &
construction materials, M-Sat 7:30a-5p, 352-343-3776, 13130 County Landfill Rd.
in Astatula on Highway 561) |
WASTE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
West Volusia Transfer Station
3151 E. New York Ave. DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 943-7889 - Open 7 am-5 pm,
M-Friday 8 am-3 pm, Saturday
Call for Residential Curbside pickup: (386) 774-6162 or
(800) 828-0140
Volusia
County Waste Mgt. Website for further information |
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| LIBRARY
SERVICES: Astor has a fine Library with WIFI services located
at 54905 Alco Rd., Phone: 352-759-9913 Website:
http://www.mylakelibrary.org/ |
LIBRARY
SERVICES: Those who live on the Volusia side of the bridge, may
obtain an Astor Library card as long as they have a Volusia County Library
Card. Website:
http://volusialibrary.org/ |
| CLUBS &
ORGANIZATIONS: Astor is home to a Chamber of Commerce, Garden
Club, Little League, Athletic Association, Kiwanis Club, VFW, Moose Lodge,
Bass Club, Friends of the Library, Blackwater Yacht Club, Cemetery
Association, and Astor Forest Properties Owners Assoc. and has a Community
Center. |
CLUBS &
ORGANIZATIONS: Astor is home to a Chamber of Commerce, Garden
Club, Little League, Athletic Association, Kiwanis Club, VFW, Moose Lodge,
Bass Club, Friends of the Library, Blackwater Yacht Club, Cemetery
Association, and Astor Forest Properties Owners Assoc. and has a Community
Center. |
| CHURCHES:
Astor has two Churches,
First Baptist Church 352.759.2135 and St. Hubert's Forest Mission
352.759.3983 and many others in the surrounding areas. |
CHURCHES:
Astor has two Churches,
First Baptist Church 352.759.2135 and St. Hubert's Forest Mission
352.759.3983 and many others in the surrounding areas. |
