1. A True Hot Spot in Florida
by Kristopher Townsley

2. Daytona
Beach
Where all walks of life can
visit and enjoy more than just
sunning on the beach.
Visitors can enjoy the beach,
major racing events or a trip
to an historic park.

3. Daytona Beach was settled in the 17th century by
Spanish Fanciscans (“Daytona Beach”).
According to the Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia,
Daytona was incorporated in 1876.
The city is located on the north east coast of Florida
in Volusia County.

4. Although known for it’s beaches, Daytona is a
popular racing venue. Daytona Beach is home
to the Superbowl of auto racing, the Daytona
500.

5. The time that any college student should enjoy while
at school, spring break! the sun the fun, and freebies
bring the collegians to Florida (Garcia and Koepp 68).

6. Post Secondary
Education
•
Daytona Beach is home to universities
as well.
•
Bethune-Cookman, founded by Mary
McLeod Bethune is located in Daytona
(“Bethune-Cookman College”).
•
Not to far from the wealth of Black
History at Bethune-Cookman is Embry-
Riddle Aeronautical University.

7. Black History
The city of Port Orange, also know as
Freemanville, once housed 500 freed slaves
(Allman-Baldwin, Wealth 24).
Daytona could be renamed “Bethune-Town” for
the many entities that pay homage to Dr. Mary
McLeod Bethune (one of the 20th century’s
most prominent civil rights leaders (Allman-
Baldwin, Wealth 24).

8. Black History
It’s difficult to talk about black history in
Daytona Beach without recognizing
Jackie Robinson (Allman-Baldwin,
Wealth 24).
Jackie, who broke the color barrier in
professional sports, started his major
league baseball career in Daytona
starting for the Montreal Royals.

9. Historic
locations
Native Americans visited De
Leon Springs 6000 years ago
similar to how spring breakers
visit Daytona today (Allman-
Baldwin, Nature 26).
Native Americans visited
these springs for it’s healing
properties.

10. Historic
locations
Completed in 1887, the
Ponce de Leon Inlet
Lighthouse and Museum is
located in Daytona.
This lighthouse is considered
the tallest in Florida and the
second tallest masonry
lighthouse in the nation
(Allman-Baldwin, Nature 26).

11. Aside from the wide variety of historic locations,
someone coming to visit Daytona has the Daytona
International Speed way to encounter.

12. As it can be seen, Daytona Beach
brings in all walks of life.
Daytona Beach is a true hot spot in
Florida.

13. Works Cited
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Allman-Baldwin, Lysa. “Nature, fishing, golf, spa,
and culinary adventures in Daytona Beach.”
New York Amsterdam News, 25 June 2009: 26.
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---. “A wealth of Black history in Daytona Beach.”
New York Amsterdam News, 02 July 2009: 24.
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“Bethune-Cookman College.” Columbia Electronic
Encyclopedia. 6th Edition. 2011: 1.
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“Daytona Beach.” Columbia Electronic
Encyclopedia. 6th Edition. 2011: 1

14. •
Garcia, Gary D., and Stephen Koepp. “Where the Bucks
Are?” Time 121.14 (1983): 68.