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VIEW THE LATEST EDITION OF MOUNT DORA BUZZ

From new restaurants and happenings, find out this month's local scoop for Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis in the latest monthly edition of Mount Dora Buzz here.

Celebrate the season with this month’s fall festivals and Halloween events

Along with cooler weather, October brings a variety of events to welcome the change of seasons. Whether you're looking for family-friendly fall festivals, kid-focused Halloween fun, or spooky thrills for adults, our Fall Event Guide has you covered. Read it here

Mount Dora Craft Fair returns this month

One of Florida's top-ranked craft fairs returns to the streets of downtown Mount Dora on October 24 and 25. The annual event features hundreds of vendors showcasing their handmade creations. Learn more and get shuttle info here.

Results are in for the 2026 Best of Mount DOra!

Mount Dora Buzz readers cast their ballots in the annual "Best of Mount Dora" awards to show local businesses some much-deserved love. Here are the winners for 2026!

Top 10 tips for smooth voting in Lake County on November 3

The deadline to register to vote in Lake County is October 5 for the November 3 election. Vote-by-Mail ballots have already started going out to voters, and Early Voting starts later this month. Get all of the important deadlines and new details here.

discover this month's local events

Look to the local entertainment calendar to find out what's happening in Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis. Go to calendar

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Mount Dora CRaft Fair Returns

Parking doesn't have to be frustrating downtown during the holidays and snowbird season. If you expand your parking area a block or two from the downtown core, parking is typically available, including at the free Methodist Church parking lot on 5th Avenue. Check out these Mount Dora parking tips and free shuttle info here.

MOUNT DORA CITY COUNCIL UPDATES

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

New area development

Lake County is growing by leaps and bounds. Discover what commercial and residential projects are pending approval and those already under construction here.