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ART EXHIBIT CONTINUES TAVARES’ QUEST TO SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS

5/15/2019

Perhaps it’s not immediately recognized as a hub of creativity, but the City of Tavares has stepped up to change that perception.

As part of its continued effort to present quality arts and cultural experiences to the community, as well as provide an encouraging platform for artists to share their works, Tavares will be hosting another art exhibit utilizing the large wall spaces at City Hall.

On May 17, a free public reception at the venue will welcome professional abstract painter, Laura Varich. Varich, a Mount Dora resident, creates vibrant landscape and floral abstracts using oil paints on large canvases.

The public is invited to meet Varich and enjoy the jazz guitar of Tom LaVenia at the exhibit’s opening reception on May 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Tavares City Hall, located at 201 East Main Street.

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BEST LOCAL EASTER EGG HUNTS

4/10/2019

Every April, the Easter Bunny heads to town and Easter egg hunts pop up everywhere. Whether your kids get excited when thousands of eggs drop from a helicopter or look forward to a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt, north Lake County offers those fun choices and more. Here’s your cheat sheet of the best egg hunts in north Lake County listed in chronological order.

easter EGG HUNT & PETTING ZOO

For one weekend, kids can join an egg hunt every half hour. Admission includes the egg hunts, petting zoo, hayrides, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. There's also a VIP breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Jolly Acres fun area, zipline and horse ride available for additional fees.
Admission: $7
When: April 13 & 14
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Santa's Farm, 35317 Huff Road, Eustis

EASTER EGG HUNT- MOUNT DORA

Mount Dora’s annual egg hunt takes place on the expansive lawn of the library and features other activities for kids, including photos with the Easter Bunny, a free book give-away, a balloon artist, treats and a popular kissing booth with PAWS Therapy dogs. There will be separate search areas for different age groups. The event is free for kids 10 and under.
Admission: Free
When: Saturday, April 20, 2019
Time: 10 a.m.
Where: W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995 North Donnelly Street, Mount Dora

EASTER EGG HUNT - EUSTIS

Kids can enjoy a free afternoon of egg hunts, bounce houses, hot dogs, music and more in Eustis.
Where: Seminole Springs Baptist Church, 35025 Huff Road, Eustis
When: April 20, 12-2 p.m.

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK EGG HUNT

This is a fun twist on the classic egg hunt. Kids can search for glow-in-the-dark eggs under a big circus tent. This free, community event offers three identical egg hunts over two days. There will be separate waves of egg hunts to accommodate different age groups and every child will leave with a bag of treats.
Admission: Free
When: Saturday, April 20 at approximately 5:30 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 21 at approximately 12:15 p.m.
Where: RealLife Church, 31205 Round Lake Rd., Mount Dora

HELICOPTER EGG DROP

This marks the fourth year eggs will fall from the sky in Mount Dora. In previous years over 25,000 eggs were dropped to the over 2,000 eager children participating. There will also be kids’ games, bounce houses, live entertainment and prizes. Tote bags will be provided to children for egg gathering. Prior to the egg drop there will be a barbecue lunch and church service for anyone that would like to attend. Registration is requested for the lunch, so enough food can be available. This free public event is sponsored by the Cross and Renningers Twin Markets.
Admission:  Free
Where:  Renningers Twin Markets, 20651 U.S. Hwy 441, Mount Dora
When:  Sunday, April 21 at approximately 12:15 p.m.

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5 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GOING TO LAKE COUNTY FAIR

4/1/2019

Whether you’re going for the rides or the exhibits, here’s a quick cheat sheet of what you need to know about this year's Lake County Fair that runs April 4-13, 2019.

1. LOCATION
Lake County Expo Center is located at 2101 N County Road 452 in Eustis.

2. HOURS
Weekdays the fair opens at 5 p.m.
Weekends it opens at 1 p.m.
Open daily until 10 p.m., but rides stay open until 11 p.m.

3. SHOWS & EXHIBITS
Please note, some shows begin before the full fair opens on April 4.
Creative arts and photography competitive exhibits are April 2.
Livestock shows are April 3-13th.
Kids and adults talent shows are April 6.

4. ADMISSION
Adults are $9
Kids ages 6 to 11 are $3
Kids 5 & under are free with a paying adult.
Note: Rides are not included in any admission prices. Separate wristbands can be purchased for rides (see below)

5. RIDE WRISTBANDS & ADMISSION SPECIALS
Thursday, April 4
$20 wristband (gate admission separate)
Wristband isgood from open to close.

Friday, April 5
2-for-1 Gate/ Rides
Two people admitted for the price of one, and two people ride for the price of one

Saturday, April 6
$25 wristband (gate admission separate)
Wristband is good from open to close

Sunday, April 7
$2 admission, $2 per ride

Monday, April 8
$15 wristband (gate admission separate)

Tuesday, April 9
Dollar Day
$1 Admission, $1 per ride

Wednesday, April 10
$55 Carload Night
Admission & wristband, each person must be in a seat belt, max 8 people.
Regular tickets also available.

Thursday, April 11
$20 wristband (gate admission separate)
Wristband is good from open to close

Friday, April 12
No specials

Saturday, April 13
$25 wristband (gate admission separate)
Wristband is good from open to close.

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MOUNT DORA'S ICEHOUSE THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2019-2020 PLAYS

4/1/2019

The Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse announced six shows for its 2019-2020 season. Three musicals and three comedies will fill the 72nd season that runs from July 12, 2019 to June 7, 2020.

SEASON SCHEDULE:

July 12–Aug 4: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
This play is a winner of five Tony Awards. As a shy, middle-aged theatre buff describes a fictitious 1928 hit musical called The Drowsy Chaperone, the quirky little musical springs to life in his living room.

Sept 13–Oct 6: SUITE SURRENDER
Playwright Michael McKeever’s hilarious love note to the classic farces of the ‘30s and ‘40s, in which two of Hollywood's biggest divas arrive at the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel and are mistakenly checked into the same suite. Two overblown egos and a legendary feud set off fireworks.

Nov 15–Dec 15: A RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN CLASSIC MUSICAL By Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Title to be announced.

Jan 17–Feb 9, 2020: BILOXI BLUES
Neil Simon’s dramatic comedy and coming of age tale was the winner of the 1985 Tony Award for Best Play. 19-year-old Eugene heads off for ten weeks of Army boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi, in 1943. A fledgling writer, his notebook scribblings provide humorous snippets of life in the barracks.

Mar 20–Apr 12: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
Book and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman and Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak; based on a novel by Roy Horniman. It won four Tony Awards in 2014, including Best Musical. A distant heir to a family fortune plots to become the ninth Earl of Highhurst using his mischievous charm – and perhaps a dash of murder.

May 15–June 7: ONE SLIGHT HITCH
In this contemporary comedy, it's Courtney's wedding day, and her mother, Delia, is making sure that everything is perfect. The groom, the dress, the flowers, the décor, the food…until the doorbell rings and all hell breaks loose.

Season tickets are available. Individual ticket sales begin April 30 and range from $22 to $24. There are discounted prices for children ages five to seventeen and college students. In consideration of the entire audience, the theatre does not have tickets available for children under five.

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BERRY LOVERS REJOICE! MOUNT DORA WILL HAVE BLUEBERRIES GALORE ON APRIL 27-28

4/1/2019

Take your pick or try it all. This month’s Mount Dora Blueberry Festival occurs during the berry’s peak season so visitors can enjoy fresh berries and a variety of food and beverages made from the locally grown superfood.

Now in its fifth year, the downtown festival runs April 27-28 and celebrates the growing agricultural importance of blueberries to Central Florida.

Local blueberry farms will sell their freshly picked berries, while other vendors offer blueberry plants, fresh blueberry pies, cobblersand other edibles. Crafters, live music, a pancake breakfast, blueberry wine and a blueberry pie-eating contest will also be featured at this free two-day event.

Those eager to indulge can sign up for the free pie-eating contest at 2 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. There are two divisions: children up to 9 years old and 10 years old and over. Participants need to register at the information booth before 1 p.m.

In addition to blueberry treats, kids can enjoy face painting, a free bounce house and games.  There will be blueberry beer and blueberry wine tasting offered by Island Grove Winery for adults. Music will be performed by Acoustic Flair, the Mardi Gras Band and other performers during the weekend.

Avoid parking congestion downtown. Park & Ride at Mount Dora Christian Academy 301 W 13th Ave, Mt Dora, FL 32757. There is a fee to park (benefits student organizations) and the round trip shuttle is free.

Mount Dora Blueberry Festival runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days in Donnelly Park, downtown. If you can’t make the festival, but love blueberries, check out the guide to local u-pick blueberry farms here.

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CREATIVITY BLOOMS AT MOUNT DORA'S VINTAGE GARDEN SHOW

4/1/2019

Spring has sprung and beautiful weather means more time in the garden.

Inspiration for gardeners will be sprawled under Mount Dora’s oak trees for two days in April. An eclectic collection of garden treasures and plants will be available at the Vintage Garden Show on April 6 & 7. Local and out-of-state vendors will be selling everything from up-cycled outdoor decor, fresh herbs and plants to architectural wrought iron, vintage patio furniture and a mix of curiosities just waiting to be re-purposed.

The Vintage Garden Show runs both days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Renningers Antique Center located at 20651 U.S. 441 in Mount Dora. Admission and parking is free.

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MOUNT DORA SPRING FEST CELEBRATES THE SEASON ON MARCH 16 & 17

3/4/2019

The Central Florida city known for its vibrant festivals won’t disappoint in March. The historic streets of downtown Mount Dora will be awash with visitors again March 16-17 during the annual Spring Fest, the city’s celebration of the arrival of spring.

The free event showcases 250 craft exhibitors, plus live entertainment and food vendors. Downtown’s many unique stores and restaurants are also open during the festival.

The family-friendly event marks the last large street festival of the season, although the city will host park festivals like the Blueberry Festival in April and the Mount Dora Seafood Festival in August which are both held at Evans Park on the waterfront.

Spring Fest’s hours are Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free park-and-ride shuttles are available both days at Mount Dora Golf Club and $5 shuttles are available on Royal Palm Railway which departs from Mount Dora Plaza on Old Highway 441.

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TAVARES HOSTS DRAGONFEST ON MARCH 9

3/1/2019

Wooton Park will be filled with the steady drumbeat of competition as brightly colored boats take to the water in Lake Dora on March 9 during DragonFest. Painted to represent Chinese dragons, the boats, filled with teams of 10 or 20 paddlers and a drummer, then sprint across the water to the finish line.

The event’s organizer, Rotary Club of Lake County Golden Triangle, is expecting 20 teams drawn from clubs, community organizations, law enforcement and corporations. Paddlers range from all skill levels and include ages ranging from senior citizens to high school students.

DragonFest races begin at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day.   A craft and vendor fair opens at 9:30 a.m. and a classic car show opens at 10 a.m.   The Chauffeurs, a 50’s & 60’s dance music band, will perform at 11 a.m. and the Copper Canyon Renegades will take the stage at 2 p.m.   The festival will conclude with a concert by nationally known country music artists Parmalee starting at 7pm.

Dragon Boat racing originated in China more than 2,300 years ago.    The first modern Dragon Boat race was held in Hong Kong in 1976 with races debuting in the U.S. in the 1980’s. Now more than 100 cities hold races domestically, with over two million people participating in races worldwide.

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EUSTIS BUSKER FESTIVAL LURES PERFORMERS ON MARCH 30

3/1/2019

Tons of fun is in the making when an event combines amazing talent, competition and a bit of creative enterprise.

Those ingredients will be abundant when dozens of live performance artists from across the US converge for the Eustis Buskers Festival on March 30.

Busking, entertaining in a public place for donations, is sometimes credited with adding charm to intimate settings, like historic downtown districts. Eustis’ fourth annual festival will provide buskers a bigger stage, while treating residents and visitors to a free event packed with entertainment. The performances occur from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at “Busk Stops” throughout downtown.

The day-long festival will feature performers such as musicians, dancers, comedians, jugglers, mimes, living statues, artists and acrobats. Each busker will perform two 30-minute acts throughout the day. Judges will rate each act and invite the top performers to the Grand Finale which will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the bandshell at Ferran Park.

Prizes for top performers include a $3,000 grand prize, a $1,500 People’s Choice prize, a $1,000 second prize, a $750 third place prize and 1st, 2nd & 3rd place divisional prizes.

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21 LAKE COUNTY ART STUDIOS JOIN ART TOUR

3/1/2019

Artists in Lake County will open their private working studios to visitors during the annual Off the Beaten Path Florida Arts Tour on March 30 and 31. The self-guided tour will showcase 29 artists in 21 studios.

Every year, the tour welcomes art lovers, collectors and families into the studios to meet the artists in their work environments, watch demonstrations, enjoy light refreshments, and shop for unique original works of art. The varied types of offerings include paintings, sculptures, textiles, jewelry, ceramics, woodworks, photography, printmaking, and illustration.

The tours have been growing rapidly in popularity every year, probably due to the new trend of ‘cultural tourism.’ People seem to enjoy getting out, exploring, and discovering new things, new ideas,” said John Wilton, one of the artists and spokesman for the event.

The Lake County tour includes studios in Mount Dora, Eustis, Leesburg, Sorrento, Umatilla and Weirsdale. The artists include Elisabeth Ferber, Corinne Garrett, Barb Batson, Emily Lewis, Lou Buiga, Brenda Heim, Tim Dardis, Krysta Smith, Kelly Cornell, Jackii Molsick, Doug Hayes, K. Batson, Kimberly Miller, Dodi Truenow, Michele and Reid Pasternak, Jennifer Harper, Cynthia Powell-Allen, Kace Montgomery, Denise Kirsop, Kate Esplen, Cathy Caine, Lois Stover, Jenny Murin, Barbara Boyce, Liz Wincup, John Kellum, and Steve Lytle.

A Studio Guide containing the maps of the studio locations can also be downloaded from FloridaArtsTour.com. All studios on the Tour will be open free of charge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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EUSTIS READIES FOR GEORGFEST CELEBRATION THIS WEEKEND

2/18/2019

The City of Eustis is gearing up to celebrate George Washington’s Birthday during its annual three-day GeorgeFest event kicking off on February 22 and continuing through the 24th. This year marks the 117th time the city will gather its community, neighboring cities and visitors from all over the U.S. to honor our nation’s first president. Georgefest is the longest running celebration of its kind in Florida and the 2nd longest running in the entire country. This year’s theme is “Into the Future.”

GeorgeFest, a family-friendly event, will be held in the heart of Downtown Eustis, and will feature a carnival with a midway of rides, plus live music, food and vendors. Fireworks will light up the sky on Friday night starting at 9 p.m. in Ferran Park; Saturday morning will kick-off with the festive Washington’s Birthday Parade and Dog Jog.

Sunday afternoon’s headliner is the Plain White T’s starting at 1 p.m. at the Bandshell in Ferran Park. Since the Plain White T’s emerged in 1997, this Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum group had hit songs that include “Hey There Delilah,” a quadruple-platinum song that topped the Billboard Hot 100.

Additional GeorgeFest entertainment will include jazz bands, the Dallas and Nick Show, Eustis Community of ONE Choir, a LEMA student exhibit in Ferran Park, George Gilbert, Hambone Express, chainsaw sculptor Chad Gainey, New York Rockabilly Rockets and more.

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TOP ARTISTS EXHIBIT AT MOUNT DORA ARTS FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

2/1/2019

ABOVE: Arts Festival tents line downtown Mount Dora streets.

Historic downtown Mount Dora will transform its New England-style charm into a sea of vibrant art on February 2nd and 3rd, when hundreds of the country’s best artists show their works at the 44th annual Mount Dora Art Festival.

The juried festival, organized by Mount Dora Center for the Arts, is regularly ranked among the top 20 art festivals in the country and provides art lovers the opportunity to shop for fine arts, artisan jewelry, and pottery created by 298 of the most talented artists from all over the United States.

This year's event will feature a Butterfly Encounter in ht==the Kids Zone in Donnelly Park. Visitors will get a chance to interact and feed nectar to hundreds of butterflies in the interactive and educational walk-through exhibit.

The festival is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Visitors who arrive early may be able to find free street parking within walking distance. Other patrons can park at the free shuttle location at Mount Dora Golf Club at 1110 S. Highland Street from 9 a.m. to 5:30 on both days. $5 round-trip shuttles are available during the same times at Mount Dora High School, 700 N Highland Street; Mount Dora Christian Academy, 301 W. 13th Avenue and Mount Dora Plaza Shopping Center shuttle train at 2700 W. Old Highway 441.

The festival is free to attend, but a $1 donation is suggested to help support the Mount Dora Center for the Arts Summer Camp, Kids Outreach Programs, Gallery Exhibits, and other projects.   Donations can be dropped off at the information booth.

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ANTIQUE EXTRAVAGANZA LURES COLLECTORS AND THE CURIOUS TO MOUNT DORA

1/15/2019

Vintage lovers and treasure hunters are getting giddy.

Once again, Mount Dora will play host to Central Florida's massive and eclectic shopping experience this weekend.

Three times a year Renningers Antique Center organizes the Antique Extravaganza, the motherlode of vintage and antique shopping, set in the rambling hills under majestic oaks.

Make no mistake. There is antique shopping and then there is the ‘Extravo’ shopping. That’s the term seasoned buyers and ‘pickers’ use for the event that boasts over 800 dealers during its 3-day run spread on a scenic portion of a 130-acre property.

Dealers from across the U.S. descend on Mount Dora to offer a tremendous variety of vintage finds and fine antiques at every price.

Extravos only happen the third Friday, Saturday and Sunday of November, January and February. Shoppers and the curious can roam the hills from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday admittance costs more, however eager shoppers get first dibs on hard-to-find treasures. Sunday shoppers get better bargains, but some vendors do pack up early.

Parking is free. Admission is $10 on Friday, $6 on Saturday, and only $4 on Sunday. A three-day pass is $15. Renninger’s Antique Center is located at 20651 US Hwy 441.

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STARRY NIGHT MURAL NEARS DEADLINE WITH NEW ARTIST

1/1/2019

ABOVE: Starkweather paints interpretation of "Starry Night on the Rone."

After a highly-publicized and contentious start, Mount Dora’s sprawling blue mural, an interpretation of Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece “Starry Night,” is nearing completion as its deadline looms.

After a legal settlement, the mural was allowed to stay and the homeowners agreed to finish it by January.

The newly painted sections of the project, including the front of the house, highlight the talent of professional muralist and artist, Joe Starkweather, who also revised some of the original portions. The homeowners also chose a different painting, van Gogh’s “Starry Night on the Rhone,” for the inspiration of the front of the house.

“With such a large project and so many talented artists in the area, we thought it would be wonderful to showcase and support more than one,” said homeowner Lubek Jastrzebski of their decision to bring in another artist for the second phase which will be completed before the deadline.

Starkweather works surprisingly fast using specific artist-grade mural paints to achieve his more refined style. At the request of the homeowners, Starkweather also removed the prominent face from the wall and replaced it with elements from of the original Starry Night painting.

"It has been enjoyable and an honor to play my part in the completion of the house," said Starkweather who owns Works of Stark, an art and design company. "I have always loved and studied the strokes and the motion van Gogh uses in his work, so mimicking it came pretty natural. I pride myself in being able to paint a wide variety of styles when it comes to murals."

Starkweather has created murals across Florida, ranging from large corporate projects to smaller murals on private residences.

“Joe has such an impressive body of professional mural work, we were thrilled when he agreed to bring his own style to the project,” said Nancy Nemhauser, Lubek’s wife. “As a family, we’ve really enjoyed watching his art take shape. He’s very talented.”

The saga of the Starry Night mural began in July, 2017, when the homeowners, Lubek Jastrzebski and his wife Nancy Nemhauser, contracted a local artist to paint their exterior wall with her adult autistic son’s favorite painting. The idea was that it would serve as a beacon if he wandered off, as is a common behavior with people with autism. Hopefully, he would be able to communicate that he lived “at the van Gogh house” and would be returned home.

ABOVE: Homeowner Jastrzebski (center) with son, Chip, (left) and Starkweather (right).

Although the city had no code regulating residential murals, the city’s code enforcement officer cited the homeowners for a graffiti violation. Later the city advised that the wall had to match the house, so the couple complied by extending the mural onto the house. The city placed a lien on the house and the homeowners sued the CIty of Mount Dora for violating their constitutional rights. In a July, 2018 legal settlement, the city apologized and allowed the mural to remain.

The mural has quickly become a local landmark and attraction with visitors arriving throughout the day to snap selfies with the oversize painting. The back of the mural can be seen along Old Highway 441 just west of downtown, and the front can be viewed at the end of Sixth Avenue.

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SANTA TO TOUR MOUNT DORA WITH LIGHTS & SIRENS DEC. 4-6

12/3/2018

Every year Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Mount Dora neighborhoods with a few of their local friends. This year, Santa will tour neighborhoods on three evenings: December 4, 5 and 6.

Santa covers a lot of ground touring the city, so he relies on the help of Mount Dora's Police and Fire Departments. The sound of loud sirens fill the evening air as Santa and his festive motorcade travel throughout the city.

Mrs. Claus reports Santa loves Christmas in Mount Dora, so his 2018 tour schedule covers a lot of the city. As a result, his arrival times can be unpredictable, but his elves assured Mount Dora Buzz that it's always worth any wait that might occur.

TOUR SCHEDULE

Santa will depart the police headquarters every night at 5:30 p.m. Below is the planned tour schedule, but please note times are subject to change due to traffic and unforeseen delays.

DECEMBER 4:
5:30 – 6:00: Normandy Drive, Overlook Drive, Dogwood Mountain, Old Eustis Road
6:00 – 6:20: Downtown area, Donnelly Park
6:20 – 7:20: Hammock Oaks, Lake Center Drive, Spring Harbor
7:20 – 9:00: TJ Maxx, Walmart, Target (stopping @ Target)

DECEMBER 5
5:30 – 6:00: 1300 block of Tremain Street, Grant Avenue, Wardell Street, Pine Avenue, Grandview Street between Pine Avenue and 11th Avenue
6:00 – 6:20: Downtown area, Donnelly Park
6:20 – 7:45: Unser Street & 9th Avenue (east), Highland Street, 5th Avenue, Lake Franklin, 1st Avenue, Simpson Street (south Liberty Avenue), Cobble Hill, Dorsett Drive, Mountclair Court, Claire Morris, Rossiter Street, Camp Avenue
7:45 –9:00: Chautauqua, Johns Avenue, South Grandview Street, South Clayton Street, 3rd Avenue, Donnelly Park

DECEMBER 6
5:40: Bristol Lakes
6:00 – 6:20: Country Club of Mount Dora (Clubhouse)
6:45 – 8:00: Lancaster at Loch Leven, Loch Leven
8:00–9:00: Summerview, Veranda Apartments, Summerbrooke

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