Beach Guide 365

From Indian territory to Enclave of the Rich That's Ormond Beach

Ormond Beach used to be the territory of the Timucuan Indians prior to the arrival of settlers sent by Spanish King Ferdinand VII. After the US Civil War came and went, Ormond Beach was where wealthy families headed when they wanted to escape the harshness of northern winters. Eventually, at the turn of the 20th century, the first automobile races were initiated at the beach due to its hard compact sand surface that lent itself well to car racing. The race would start at south Ormond Beach and end at nearby Daytona Beach. (Up to now, car races are permitted on Ormond Beach to some degree.) The beach which faces the Atlantic Ocean acquired its name of Ormond Beach only in 1949.

Ethnic Groups

As of 2000, most of the people who reside in Ormond Beach, Florida are white Caucasians who make up 94.28% of the population. Ethnic groups are minimally represented with just 2.75% of the people of African American stock, 0.17% from the Native American race, 1.44% of Asian descent, and 2.2% called Latino or Hispanic. People with varying conditions in life (ranging from retirees, to singles, to families with young children) seem to enjoy living in Ormond Beach. In fact, Ormond Beach has been categorized as among the 100 best places to live in the US by the National Strategy Group.

Businesses

There are many manufacturing businesses that operate in Ormond Beach, enjoying a healthy business environment in the area. For example, the Ormond Beach Business Park and Airpark is a foreign trade zone which is occupied by 29 corporations that employ over 2,000 people. The major employers in Ormond Beach are actually the government, businesses in health care, and the educational institutions. Some popular names in industry that make Ormond Beach their home are Vital Aire, US Food Service, Microlex, Inc., Hudson Tool and Die Company, Homac Manufacturing Company, Hawaiian Tropic Tanning Research Laboratories, Florida Production Engineering, Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial, Costa Del Mar (which keeps its headquarters here), Command Medical Products Inc., and CAPO. The Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce is the public institution that is responsible for assuring that businesses will be able to flourish in the Ormond Beach territory they operate in. The Chamber of Commerce also tries to guarantee that Ormond Beach remains one of the best coastal communities in the state of Florida.

Shopping Centers

There are various shopping centers which do a thriving business in Ormond Beach by serving the needs of residents and tourists alike. You can choose between the Wal-Mart Super Center, Trails Shopping Center, South Forty Shopping Center, River Gate Shopping Center, Ormond Town Square, and Ormond Mall. One reason commerce seems to be booming in Ormond Beach is that the City of Ormond Beach is strategically located at the junction of two vital interstate highways that provide vital access to forms of ground transportation. In addition, there are airports in Jacksonville, Orlando and Daytona Beach which can help air travelers get that much closer to Ormond Beach.

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