South Daytona is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States.

Daytona Beach then proceeded to annex all the adjacent territories, including the town of Blake.

Soon after World War II, the town created a Building Department, followed by a Planning and Zoning Board.

South Daytona was then in a position to request financial assistance from the federal government for expansion of utilities, streets, etc.

South Daytona has operated under a City Manager/Council form of government since 1980, with the Mayor and four council members serving four-year, staggered terms beginning in 1990.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 12,865 people, 5,587 households, and 3,177 families residing in the city.

[10] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 12,252 people, 5,485 households, and 2,885 families residing in the city.