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Thursday, September 07, 2023Frida Fest celebrates Hispanic culture and artistic diversity
Frida Kahlo, the Mexican artist known for her uniqueness and resiliency will represent Hispanic culture and eclectic art styles at this colorful event. "It is not worthwhile to leave this world without having had a little fun in life.”— Frida KahloThe inaugural Mount Dora Viva La Frida Festival is set to hit downtown Mount Dora, Florida on September 30, 2023 from 11am to 8pm in Donnelly Park. Produced by Mount Dora Center for the Arts and sponsored by Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant and Key Foods, this Frida
Wednesday, August 09, 2023WVGT Smooth 97.1 Celebrates 8 Years of Broadcasting
July marked the 8th Anniversary for WVGT Smooth 97.1, serving Mount Dora, Tavares, Eustis, Sorrento, Tangerine and beyond. Our Board Members and volunteers appreciate your commitment to sponsor home town radio in Mount Dora. Over the 8 years we have grown, changed and become a better radio station. Your support has allowed equipment upgrades and additional programming. This year we replaced our audio board, microphone, audio processor, automation software and added a section to our tower. These
Friday, May 26, 2023Lake County Golden Triangle Rotary awards scholarships for 2023-24 school year
Lake County Golden Triangle Rotary awards scholarships for 2023-24 school year26 outstanding central Florida residents recognized for education and service achievements Mount Dora, Florida (FL) – The Rotary Club of Lake County Golden Triangle awarded a total of $32,000 in scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year to 26 central Florida residents who are pursuing higher education degrees. Morris W. Dunbar established a Nursing Scholarship in honor of his wife. The recipient is Tishanna Brown, Eustis
Thursday, March 23, 2023It's In The DNA Coffee Cuts The Ribbon!
Local Coffee business plans ribbon cutting, grand opening Mount Dora (FL) – March 21, 2023 – On Monday, March 27, 2023, It’s In The DNA Coffee will cut the ribbon to celebrate their grand opening. The Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce will help them cut the ribbon at 11 AM! After that, the celebration begins! Enjoy free variety samples to get familiar with the menu and for a limited time only, to celebrate our “birthday”, we’re offering a birthday cake latte! Special treats will be offered for
Friday, March 03, 2023How To Tackle Entrepreneurship Without a Degree
Have you ever thought about starting your own business but felt like you didn't have the necessary qualifications? It's possible to be a successful entrepreneur without a college degree, and the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce has plenty of resources to help. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips and tricks for how to become an entrepreneur without a college degree.Become an Expert on Your Field The first step to becoming an entrepreneur without a college degree is to become an expert in the
Thursday, January 26, 2023Centennial celebration of the first fire station in Mount Dora
The first fire station in Mount Dora was built in 1923 after a fire in 1922 burned a portion of downtown. In 1979, the fire station building became the home of the Mount Dora History Museum. The Mount Dora Historical Society is celebrating the centennial of the fire station on Saturday, February 11 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Centennial celebration will occur on Royellou Lane between Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue and on Fourth Avenue from Donnelly Street to Baker Street. Co-sponsors
Monday, January 09, 2023January 28th ceremony dedicates Rotary Clock in Eustis park
Lake Count Golden Triangle Rotary celebrates first 100 years of community service Traffic cones mark the site where the City of Eustis Public Works Department is preparing the ground for the installation of the Rotary Clock next to the heron sculpture in Ferran Park. The Rotary Club of Lake County Golden Triangle invites the public to celebrate its first 100 years of community service during a clock dedication ceremony on January 28 at 5 p.m.at 250 Ferran Park, Eustis. Photo Credit: Lake County Golden
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Thursday, December 08, 2022OUTSTANDING CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENTS RECOGNIZED AS NEW INDUCTEES IN THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY
Eustis, FL: Thirty outstanding career and technical students at Lake Technical College were recognized on December 1st as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society. Students were selected by their instructors based on their excellent attendance (90% or higher), outstanding academics (93% or higher), and their demonstrated high moral character and positive attitude in the classroom. The National Technical Honor Society has honored incredible students in career and technical programs
Monday, November 28, 2022Shop Locally This Holiday Season to Support Your Mount Dora, FL Community
The holiday season is upon us and that means it's time to start thinking about our gift list. Instead of heading to the big box stores, this year let's commit to shopping locally. When we do, we're not just getting great gifts for our loved ones, we're also supporting our community. Here are a few ways shopping locally benefits the community according to the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce.Local Shopping Adds Jobs When we shop at big box stores, the majority of our money goes to corporate
Monday, October 24, 20225 Useful Tips For Your Roof From Top Dog Roofing
No matter where you are from, your roof protects your home. Here are some tips about how to make sure your roof is doing its job from Top Dog Roofing!Tip 1 - If you can see any missing shingles on your roof or find shingles that have blown off into the yard, you will want to get a roof inspection asap.Tip 2 - If you have brownish stains on your ceiling, you likely have a leak. You will want to have a good roofer check it.Tip 3 - Keep trees trimmed back at least 10 feet from your roof. Trees can damage the
Thursday, September 29, 202213 Ways Mount Dora, FL Businesses Can Spend Their Marketing Dollars
Creating a marketing and advertising budget is one of the most important things you can do to set your company up for long-term growth and success. It can also be complex and challenging. Not only must you select the appropriate channels and strategies, but you also must consider your industry’s current state and the advertising trends that are seeing success. Then, you have to develop ad campaigns that help your company stand out from the crowd. Your team has many different directions it can take. You
Friday, September 23, 2022Grand Reopening Fairy Tale Event - Jewelry by TFC
Next Thursday, September 29 at 5:30pm, Jewlery by TFC is SO excited to show off our improved space at 439 N Donnelly Street, Mount Dora, Florida 32757. They want to make it magical for everyone. Join them for their Grand Reopening Fairy Tale Event and allow them to treat you to a touch of magic! You'll spend a fun night of shopping and celebration with TFC, PurgArtory and Papilio! Here's a look at what's happening during the Grand Reopening Fairy Tale Event:5:30 p.m.: ~ The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, September 15, 2022Health Insurance And Retirement Advocates Announces Relocation
MOUNT DORA, Florida, August 30, 2022 – Health Insurance and Retirement Advocates (HIRA), a boutique Medicare agency, today announced the relocation of its headquarters from the 3rd floor of the Renaissance Building on Donnelly Street in Mount Dora, Florida to a recently purchased building on East 5thAvenue in Mount Dora, Florida. “The building purchase is an investment in our community as much as it is in our business,” said Julie Graham, co-owner of HIRA. “We want our clients to have a positive
Wednesday, September 14, 2022WALK IN THE WOODS: THE OUTPOST GRAND OPENING IN MOUNT DORA
Walk in the Woods – The Outpost will have a ribbon cutting with Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate its new location and grand opening at 237 West 4th Avenue on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 5 PM followed by a private event at the Chamber. This is their second location in Historic Downtown Mount Dora. Walk In The Woods has been a mainstay on 5th Avenue in Mount Dora for 17 years. They focus on sharing brands that give back as well as offer the best quality products to outfit your
Wednesday, August 31, 2022Yada Yada Pottery Is All About Creativity & Community
Yada Yada Pottery will have a ribbon cutting with Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate its new location and grand re-opening at 133 West 5th Avenue on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 5 PM. The celebration will go on from there until 8 PM. Come out and celebrate with Yada Yada Pottery.Yada Yada Pottery brings art and creativity to the forefront with the idea that they are vital to a well-lived life. Art is inspiration and expression connecting everyone. With pottery, you combine function with art
Tuesday, August 09, 2022Maw's Mountain Moonshine celebrates its grand opening on August 18
Mount Dora business plans ribbon cutting and grand opening event Mount Dora (FL) – August 9, 2022 – Maw's Mountain Moonshine set up shop in the Historic Sear's Catalog home on Alexander Street in Mount Dora. They will celebrate their grand opening on Thursday, August 18, at 4 PM, starting with a ribbon cutting by the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce and followed by their Grand Opening and Live Music by Braxton Bennett. Maw's Mountain Moonshine is a family-owned business. The craft distillery,
Monday, June 06, 2022Segway of Central Florida and Pedego Mount Dora celebrate newly remodeled showroom with grand re-opening
Mount Dora business plans ribbon cutting, open house event Mount Dora (FL) – June 2, 2022 – After the remodel of its showroom, Segway of Central Florida (SCF) and Pedego Mt. Dora have moved from its temporary location to its permanent home and will celebrate with a grand re-opening event on June 18. The Mount Dora-based Segway and Pedego electric bike business was acquired last fall by Great Lakes Segway and has been completely remodeled with a new showroom to better showcase a wide range of personal
Tuesday, October 26, 2021Purely Beautiful You Skincare Opens In Downtown Mount Dora
Introducing Purely Beautiful Skincare, non-toxic beauty with a holistic approach, located in Downtown Mount Dora at 440 Royellou Ln., Suite 202. Purely Beautiful You Skincare brings to you the cleanest, most effective products providing transformative results through treatments that enhance the mind, soul, body, & spirit. With you in mind, each factor incorporated into your experience is thoughtfully designed to reveal, then attain your skin's healthiest potential. Visit them online
Friday, August 13, 2021Mount Dora Family Chiropractic Opens on Old 441
Mount Dora Family Chiropractic opens on Old 441 in Mount Dora Dr. Todd Gignac goes beyond traditional chiropractic care, specializing in Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care. He utilizes the Blair Upper Cervical Technique to focus on the neck and epicenter of the nervous system. Misalignments of the upper neck, possibly as a result of a past trauma, even if minor, can contribute to a myriad of problems. From the most common issues such as neck pain, back pain, and headaches, to more significant conditions
Tuesday, June 01, 2021Radazzle Designs offers flowers, gift boxes and more in Mount Dora.
Owner, Rachelle Allen, has a passion for taking visual presentation from ordinary to extraordinary. Be it magnificent floral arrangements, eye catching gift baskets and boxes or her incredible customized sugar cookies, her creations are never ho-hum. Her services include "table landscaping" which ensures that guests at your party will be completely dazzled as they gaze upon the splendor that she crafts. She gives her all to each project, which is why she has become so sought after. How does she do it?
Thursday, May 21, 2020Adrenaline Bike Works is so much more than just bikes!
Mount Dora's ADRENALINE BIKE WORKS DOESN’T JUST SELL BICYCLES. Imagine, a bike shop whose focus is on community and family with bike sales and service being a secondary component to their business model. This was the goal of Shawn Lukens, 15-year retiree from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, when he purchased the building that previously was home of The Museum of Speed on Highland Street. His vision was of bike riders having a place to gather, become better acquainted and form lasting relationships
Tuesday, May 12, 2020Equestrian RV Ranch
Mount Dora---FIDDLERS GREEN RANCH is a beautiful 26 site RV Camp Ground with luxury villas and a horse facility that accommodates guests who take their horses on vacation. For those without an RV, the two- bedroom, fully furnished villas have their own padlocks. With the ability to ride the 100 miles of horse trails in the adjoining Ocala National Forest, it is sheer splendor for equestrians. However, you don’t need to own a horse to enjoy this peaceful, pastoral environment to RV or vacation here.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020Professional Signs Speak Volumes
NEW OWNERS OF SHARP DESIGN OF MOUNT DORA continue to be a full service, community centered, sign company. As an employee buy-out, Garrett Hemstad and Joshua Bain are not new to the operation. For years they have been delivering quality products, specializing in business branding and promotional products. Their services include interior signs, exterior signs, realtor signs, banners, vehicle graphics, vehicle wraps, community signage and high resolution printing. Signs tell your story. Let these masters
Saturday, February 01, 2020Becker's Best Shoes wins ''Local Retailer Gold Medal Service Award!''
SIT. FIT. AND BE RECOGNIZED CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019 SERVICE AWARD WINNERS! It’s been five years since Footwear Insight created the Gold Medal Service Awards to recognize and honor the incredible, vital work that independent shoe shops across the country do every day. We know how hard you work to make your customers’ lives better, and we wanted to give the stores that go above and beyond the recognition they deserve. Because the stakes have never been higher. As competition proliferates, the
