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Dec 03Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are Paying It Forward
Inspired by the book, "Christmas Jars" chamber ambassador, Tamra Hutto and fellow ambassadors, have a beautiful idea to start a new tradition to give to people in need within the community. The heartwarming book is about giving with all your heart without receiving credit or recognition. The concept is to put loose change in jar(s) throughout the year. In December, by anonymously giving the jars with copy of the book to someone, a small gesture becomes monumental in offering love, encouragement, and
Nov 29The Tradition of Christmas… At the Walk
The Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Mount Dora Bicycle Festival present the 27th Annual Christmas Walk Friday, December 6 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm in historic downtown Mount Dora. Where traditional Christmas light displays, holiday entertainment and children’s activities fill the downtown streets, truly a tradition where family and friends come together and celebrate the Christmas holiday! This year’s event is expected to be the best yet, as visitors will experience an enchanted evening as Mount
Nov 25With the Flip of a Switch, Mount Dora Goes Christmas
The Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, the Mount Dora Bicycle Festival and the City of Mount Dora present the 39th Annual Light Up Mount Dora Saturday, November 30 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm in historic downtown Mount Dora at Donnelly Park. Come experience an enchanted evening as Mount Dora transforms into a magical Christmas wonderland! The Light Up program begins with soulful Christmas Blues by Beautiful Bobby Blackmon, and showcases area musicians, choirs, dancers, actors and yes, there will be Santa!
Oct 22Mount Dora BBQ Announces New Fall Hours
Barnwood Country Kitchen & Smokehouse in Mount Dora, Florida knows what they're doing when it comes to BBQ. Owners Dan and Elaine Backhaus have competed against some of the top names you see on Food Network television. At Barnwood, you'll find award winning pulled pork, homemade BBQ sauce, and a regarded fan favorite being the brisket. Closed Monday's but no worries because they are open Tuesday-Sunday. Check out their fall hours that include Sunday breakfast/BBQ Brunch!New Fall Hours! Closed
Sep 29Mount Dora Goes Solar with Optimus Solar
Optimus Solar has started work on a significant commercial solar installation in historic downtown Mount Dora. The yellow brick 402 Donnelly building, located at the corner of 4th and Donnelly, was built in 1914 and is home to several iconic Mount Dora shops and eateries. The rooftop will now feature a 36kW solar energy system, which will offset a significant portion of the building’s energy consumption and provide a strong ROI for the building’s owner. The system will begin producing power this month.
Jul 01Blue topaz ‘Maribella’ next up for Lake Cares fundraiser
Daily Commercial Lake Cares Food Pantry is embarking on round two of a popular fundraiser that made them thousands of dollars the first time around. Last year, it was all about Bella Diamante, an expensive white diamond necklace that became quite a conversation piece around Lake County. Twelve women took turns wearing Bella Diamante before it was handed off to Carol Lynn Nelson of The Villages — the winner of a raffle that benefited the Mount Dora help organization. This year, however, there’s a new
Jun 18Lakeside at Waterman Village Expansion to Meet Growing Demand for Active Retirement Community
See what Trustee Lowndes featured about fellow Trustee, Waterman Village!Get ready for the newest retirement community expansion in Mount Dora, FL! The Lakeside at Waterman Village expansion is a $100 million project located on 37 acres, surrounding beautiful Lake Margaret. The development will consist of 159 independent living units and 24 memory support units varying in size with the latest state-of-the art finishes. In addition to the picturesque Lakeside view, the community will have a clubhouse,
Jun 11Mount Dora Community Trust donates to Mount Dora Center for the Arts
Mount Dora Community Trust presented a $4,000 check from the Frank Brown Youth Fund, to the Mount Dora Center for the Arts for their Children’s Summer Art Camp! The program runs from June 3 – August 2, offering half and full day registrations. The Mount Dora Center for the Arts was formed in 1984 by a group of art loving citizens and in 1995 purchased their building at 138 5th Avenue. ob English, Executive Director of the Mount Dora Community Trust, presented the check to Nancy Zinkofsky, Lisa
