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"BEST OF MOUNT DORA" winners to be announced in september edition

It's that time of year again for the coveted Best of Mount Dora awards!  Readers cast their votes in tons of categories and we're about to spill the beans of the winners.

'FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS' NOW IN FULL SWING

The local football season is now underway and there are plenty of home games at all high schools to cheer on your local team and enjoy the high-energy marching bands.  For the schedule and roster, click here.  

MOUNT DORA RESIDENTS SURPASSED REQUIRED NUMBER OF SIGNATURES NEEDED FOR REFERENDUM 

“Let the voters decide”  is the mantra of the supporters of a legal petition to place a new Mount Dora charter amendment on the ballot.   In just two weeks, signature gathers exceeded the number of voter signatures needed, as well as had them notarized.   Read more

MOUNT DORA HISTORY:  THE PARKVIEW BUILDING

Across the street from Donnelly Park on Fifth Avenue in downtown Mount Dora sits a nearly century-old brick building.  The unassuming commercial building, originally known as the Ingram Building, doesn’t appear in most of the City’s historic photos.  Read more​

DAY TRIPPIN' TO APOPKA WILDLIFE DRIVE

Pristinely beautiful, one of the best kept secrets of Central Florida lies just 15 minutes south of  downtown Mount Dora. 
Anyone who loves nature, wildlife and photography, will find this the perfect escape from the hustle of urban life.  Read more  

MOUTN DORA CITY COUNCIL UPATE

Get the latest rundown of what's happening at recent Mount Dora City Council meetings here

BEST OF MOUNT DORA

Find out this year's winners in tons of categories ranging from shopping, dining and more. Get the complete list of Best of Mount Dora winners here!  

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