The management staff thank you for choosing Astor Bridge Marina! Whether you are here for business or for pleasure, we are working together to provide you with the utmost in professional and personalized service. This directory has been prepared to acquaint you with the Astor area. Should you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our goal is to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Thank you again for choosing Astor Bridge Marina! Always at your service,
Mike and Elaine Thompson Mike and Elaine Thompson
Property Managers
1575 W. State Road 40 • Astor, Florida 32102 1 (386) 749-4407
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VISIT SPRINGS CLOSE BY: Alexander Springs Recreation Area Alexander Springs is nearby and has a variety of activities that can make the perfect family getaway. It is one of the best springs for scuba diving. Springs offer fun, educational and scenic getaway. Marion County: Salt Springs Salt Springs is great for swimming snorkeling, fishing, and boating. Marion County: Juniper Springs Juniper Springs and the surrounding recreational area provide facilities for camping, picnicking, swimming, snorkeling, hiking, and canoeing. Marion County: Silver Springs Silver Springs is a 1st magnitude spring that forms the headwaters of the Silver River. The Silver River and its springs are in the Silver River State Park. Some land around the head of the springs is leased by the state to the Silver Springs Natures Theme Park. The park is possibly most famous for its glass-bottom boat rides from which the numerous springs and the associated aquatic life may be viewed. Volusia County: Ponce de Leon Springs Ponce de Leon Springs is the centerpiece of De Leon Springs State Park. Swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, and camping are a few of the attractions at this historic site. Facilities include bathhouse, refreshment stand, pancake house, and souvenir shop.
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Volusia County: Blue Springs Blue Spring State Park is owned and operated by the State of Florida, providing a wide range of recreational activities, including swimming, diving, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and camping. Manatees commonly frequent the spring run during the winter months when the spring water is considerably warmer than the water of the St. Johns River.
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How Far From Astor To: Jacksonville St. Augustine Ocala Daytona Beach Orlando Tampa Miami Key West
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Merchant List Resturants: Castaways: 386-749-4407 The Roost: 352-398-9456 Buck and Kat’s: 386-785-9839 Sparky’s: 352-759-3551 Steel Around: 352-759-3991 Shady Oak: 386-734-9715 Blackwater Inn: 352-759-2802 Shopping: 510 Decor: 352-551-0345 CuRiOcItY Shop: 352-360-5782 Ace Hardware: 352-759-2582 Citgo Gas: 352-749-0180 Barberville Roadside: 386-749-3562
Entertainment: Southmoon Fishing: 386-749-2383 Bass Online: 800-629-BASS River Tours: 866-349-0674 Pioneer Settlement: 386-749-2959 Fountain of Youth: 386-837-5537 Volusia Speedway: 386-985-4402 Services: Astor Marine: 352-759-3655 Exit Realty: 407-484-7710 Joe’s Wrecker Service: 386-749-2305 Pharmacy: 386-749-9557
History The Astor area and much of the land along the St. Johns River was inhabited by Timucua natives prior to settlement by Europeans. Early attempts at settlement included an English trading post in 1763, and in 1822 a plantation growing sugar cane and oranges was established by Jewish immigrant Moses Elias Levy. By 1838 the Seminole Wars had begun and the United States government established Fort Butler to defend the river as the primary route of transportation inside Florida. These earliest efforts at settlement all met with failure due to war or disease, and until the 1870s the area was largely deserted. In 1874, William Backhouse Astor, Jr. from New York City’s wealthy Astor family purchased over 12,000 acres (49 km2) of land, upon which he began to establish a town he called Manhattan. New settlers arrived by steamboat to the town which Astor had endowed with a church, schoolhouse, botanical garden, and free cemetery. William Astor also built a hotel, saw mill, and eventually a railroad, the St. John’s and Lake Eustis Railway, which departed town headed inland towards the communities of Eustis and Leesburg. A few miles to the west of town, a satellite community called Astor Park grew up along the shore of Lake Schimmerhorn (named for Astor’s wife, Caroline Schermerhorn Astor). Over the next twenty years Astor saw his town grow, but the Manhattan name never caught on. When William Astor died in 1892, the town was officially renamed Astor in his honor. John Jacob Astor IV inherited his father William’s estate and continued to promote the town and their business interests in Florida. Following his demise in the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, the estate passed to his son, Vincent. William Vincent Astor was not interested in his grandfather’s Florida enterprises, and so the Astor family’s interests in the area were sold. This, combined with a severe decline in steamboat travel on the St. Johns due to increased availability of rail travel signaled the end of the town’s prosperity and prominence. The first Astor Bridge was built in 1926 by 1928, Astor’s hotel had burned down and the railroad was abandoned, leaving Astor without telephone or telegraph service for the next few decades. Today the community of Astor is largely reliant upon tourism, and is a popular spot for winter visitors from the north and fishing, hunting, and boating enthusiasts.
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• Appetizers • Wings •Burgers • Subs • Sandwiches • Soups • Salads • Pasta • Conch Fritters • Oysters • Clams • Escargo • Whole Belly Clams • Beers • Wines • Full Liquor Bar • Live Music Award Winning Homemade Lobster Bisque! castaway your worries and let us serve you open 7 days a week 11:00 a.m. - until ?
On the St. John’s River 1575 W. State Road 40 | Astor, Florida 32102 1 (386) 749-4407
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Wood Fired Pizza • Juicy Hamburgers • Wings • Beer • Wine
Live Music on our Open Air Deck! 352.398.9456
1455 State Road 40 • Astor • Florida 32102
AT PARRAMORE’S CAMPGROUND 1675 Camp South Moon Road•Astor, FL 32102 386-785-9839 7am - 9pm Daily • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Beer • Wine
KARAOKE SATURDAY’S AT 7PM!
Pierson Community
• Gas • Grocery • Coffee • Snacks
(386) 749-0180 1380 West State Road 40, Pierson, FL 32180
24535 State Road 40, Astor, FL 32102 (352) 759-3655
Sales and Service Open Monday Through Saturday 8 to 5 Sunday by appointment
email: pontoons@astormarine.com web: www.astormarine.com
112 East 1st Avenue | Pierson, FL 32180 650 West Plymouth Avenue | Deland, FL 32720 Phone: (386) 749-9557 Fax: (386) 749-9512 • Most Insurances Accepted • Full Service • Low Prices • Two Locations Monday - Friday | 9am - 6pm Saturday | 9am - 1pm
Florida’s Largest Pontoon Dealer Serving Astor Since 1988! Dan & Monica Connolly launched Astor Marine in 1988. We had been active in Florida businesses since 1958 and then we fell in love with the St. Johns River and decided to make Astor, Florida our home. That is when we bought four pontoon boats; which began Astor Marine and now more than twenty-five years later, we’re still going strong. We are proud to be a central Florida pontoon boat sales and service center and we will deliver any new boat anywhere in Florida at no additional cost and we stand behind the products that we sell.
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Sparkys Place
24646 St Rd 40 Astor, Florida 32102 (352) 759-3551
BEST PIZZA IN FLORIDA! • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Brunch • Barbecue • Burgers • Italian • Pizza • Sandwiches • Seafood • Steak • Vegetarian
BEER AND WINE Hours: Mon: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Wed - Thu: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Fri: 6:30 am - 10:00 pm Sat: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm Sun: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
el Around e t SFOREST TAVERN Less than 10 minutes from your room! West on Highway 40
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Iron City Beer Full Bar Package Liquor Darts Pool 5 TV’s Wii Trivia Shuffleboard
Pennsylvania Owned and Operated! 352-759-3991
Serving South Lake County For 30 Years! • Hardware • Building Material • LP Gas
2500 Butler Street Astor, Florida 32102 352-759-2582
800-629-BASS
Memories, Music, Museum and More! Your Going to LOVE your visit to our 30 acre Historical Village Museum with 17 Buildings and over 10,000 artifacts Schoolhouse Museum • Farm • Indian Village • Country Store Log Cabin • Exhibits • Guided Tours • Workshops • Festivals 1776 Lightfoot Lane • P.O. Box 6 Barberville, Florida 32105 www.PioneerSettlements.com
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Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9am - 4pm Closed Sunday and Holidays
Holly Grant
Shady Oak Restaurant And Tavern
Real Estate Consultant • Property Management Mobile Homes Sales/Service • Notary
For ALL of Your Real Estate Needs! EXIT REALTY MARTIN GROUP 1440 N. Nova Rd. Suite 301 Daytona Beach, Florida 32117 Cell: (407) 484-7710 Office Phone: (386) 898-0692 Fax: (386) 238-0036 www.exitrealtymartingroup.com hgrantrealtor@aol.com
2984 Old New York Avenue Hours: DeLand, Florida 32720 Saturday - Wednesday: 7am - 9pm (386) 734-9715 Thursday - Saturday: 7am - 10pm
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Dock Your Boat and Dine on the St. Johns River! Only 20 Minutes From Astor By Boat!
Come by Boat or Automobile!! We believe that the picturesque setting overlooking the beautiful St. Johns River combined with our lavish salad bar and our tasty fresh seafood, or our USDA Choice beef will make your visit a culinary experience. Try one of our elegantly made desserts after your meal to insure a memorable ending. To complete your visit, we invite you to relax in the casual atmosphere of “William Landing” atop Blackwater Inn. Fun, Food & Spirits will greet you as you enjoy the balmy breezes and panoramic view. Before and after dinner or for a lighter fare, you can be assured of a pleasurable occasion. HOURS: Tuesday - Thursday - 4:30pm - 9:00pm Friday - 4:30pm - 10:00pm Saturday - 11:30am - 10:00pm Sunday - 11:30am - 9:00pm Monday - Closed Note: Closing hours are subject to customer participation and time of year...
55716 Front Street Astor, Florida 32102 352-759-2802
140 West State Road 40 Barberville, FL PH: 386-749-3562
We have a great selection of cast aluminum animals, hand painted sculptures, fountains, fresh produce, 100% pure honey, lamp posts, patio furniture, outdoor yard art and much more!
South Moon Fishing Camp, Inc. On the Beautiful Saint John’s River • Cabins • Boats • Motors • Bait • Guides • Air Conditioning • Television
386-749-2383 1977 South Moon Road Astor, Florida 32102
JOE’S WRECKER SERVICE 141 Steadman Road • Pierson • Florida 32180
386-749-2305
Auto Parts We Buy Junk Cars
Ye Olde Thrift Shoppe Great Deals
Nearest To Big Lake George!
Hours: Friday 9am-1pm • Saturday 9am- 1pm 352-759-2203 •Behind Sparky’ s Restaurant•
Some�ing f� Everyone!
Stuff • Nick Nacks • Junk
Specializing in Unusual and Upcycled Home Decor
352-551-0345 84 North Central Ave Umatilla, Florida 32784 Used Furniture and home décor items that have been revamped, revised, refinished and given a little love for decorating your home. We accept Visa, Master Card and Discover.
Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
CuRiOcItY Shop 23835 State Road 40 Astor, Florida 32102 (352) 360-5782 • Vintage Clothing • Costume Rentals • Local Artists • Designer • Thrift • New • Antiques • Furniture • Tools and Hardware • Gift Shop • Curio • Rent-to-Own Furniture www.facebook.com/pages/Bonnies-Curiocity-Shop
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Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm