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NEW RIVERBOAT-STYLE TO BEGIN ON LAKE DORA THIS FALL

It’s been two dedicated years in the making:  The Dora Queen, a new 149-passenger replica of a paddlewheel riverboat, is inching closer to its maiden voyage on Lake Dora.  Read more

MOUNT DORA FIRES POLICE CHIEF

After a lengthy investigation, Mount Dora‘s police chief was fired.  An independent investigator’s report cited numerous issues of concern at the department.  Here are the key findings.   

NEW POST OFFICE OPENS JULY 8

A tiny part of Mount Dora’s small town charm just moved down the road.  The city’s small post office had been located on Donnelly Street for decades, but the small building could no longer efficiently serve its growing  community.  Read more

LANDMARK MOUNT DORA TAVERNS TRANSFORMS INTO SOMETHING NEW

What’s old is now new again.  Zellie’s Pub, the old school pub on Highway 19 in Mount Dora, changed hands and recently reopened after undergoing a top-to-bottom transformation.What’s old is now new again.  Zellie’s Pub, the old school pub on Highway 19 in Mount Dora, changed hands and recently reopened after undergoing a top-to-bottom transformation.  Read more
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NEW EATERY OPENS IN UPTOWN MOUNT DORA

During the evening hours, the intersection of 5th Avenue and Highland Street is a hub for dining and adult beverages.  Now the southwest corner, a converted gas station, is home to a new Southern-fusion restaurant Fifth Avenue Streatery dishes out  everything from ahi tuna and steak sandwiches to a Southern Caprese salad and fried green tomatoes.    Read more

8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE RUNNING FOR MOUNT DORA MAYOR OR CITY COUNCIL

When it comes to government, there are lots of armchair quarterbacks and second-guessers.  In the end, there are only seven elected representatives in Mount Dora serving their community--one mayor and six council members that have the final say on decisions.   Four of those seats will have open elections this year and the qualifying period is just around the corner. In recent elections the mayor seat was unopposed, as were some council races.  ​

​Here’s some timely information for residents interested in serving in their community:   Read more

NEW TAVARES EATERY & PUB CAPITALIZES ON COURTHOUSE LOCATION

The location couldn’t be better for hungry and thirsty diners near the Tavares courthouse.

Courthouse Subs & Pub opened on June 1 directly across from Lake County Courthouse   Read more

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FREE MEALS HELP LOCAL KIDS THIS SUMMER

During summer break, some disadvantaged children miss the breakfasts and lunches they depend on at school.  To help close the childhood hunger gap, the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals at Summer BreakSpots when school is not in session.  Read more

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