PIRATES EXPECTED TO RAID MOUNT DORA

Ahead of the tourist invasion this fall, crews of one-eyed pirates will be descending on Mount Dora this month.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day has been celebrated by downtown's Cupcake Delights for the past 3 years after its owner, Judy Owens,  looked for something fun to do during a slow month when her daughter, Taylor,  suggested the pirate event.   Taylor loved the Pirates of the Caribbean series and talking like a pirate, so thought it would be a fun event.  Read more...