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APRIL EDITION:  News & events for Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis

4/1/2022

 
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This month brings the return of Mount Dora's Vintage Garden Show and ripe local blueberries. However, the annual Planes Trains & BBQ scheduled for downtown Tavares with two days of great food, an air show, and lively country music concerts has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. Read more

The annual Vintage Garden Show returns to Mount Dora with everything green thumbs need to get inspired to plant their gardens or decorate them. Read more. Meanwhile, to protect your landscaping, be on the lookout for the young Eastern Lubbers that are now hatching. They will decimate your plants once the ravenous insects mature. Read more

Get ready, berry lovers! Lake County's local blueberry season just kicked off and continues into May. Don't put off a fun day outdoors picking fresh blueberries while the temperatures are perfect. Here's a list of the top three local U-pick blueberry farms to visit. Read more

Kudos to the Mount Dora businesses, residents and visitors who donated over $2,000 to World Central Kitchen to help feed Ukrainian refugees. If you're interested, you can help, too. Get more info

One of the many benefits of small-town family life happens this month in Mount Dora with the return of its annual community Easter Egg Hunt at W.T. Bland Library. Kids of all ages and abilities are invited to take part and meet the Easter Bunny and get a free book. Read more

After a recommendation from the City's Building Advisory Committee, created late last year, Mount Dora City Council is expected to discuss downtown building heights, as well as whether to put the issue before voters this November. The discussion is expected to happen at its upcoming public meeting on April 5 at City Hall at 6 p.m.

Scroll down for new local eateries, plus local Government Buzz, this month's history article and the Best of Mount Dora winners.
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A fabulous new Mexican restaurant, La Perla Tapatia, opened in Eustis in April. Some of its authentic yet uncommon offerings distinguish it from the ubiquitous TexMex spots. Read more

Don't panic if you noticed Mount Dora's Starbucks doors were locked. It's a temporary closure for its remodeling, so your double latte will be available again soon.

Visitors to downtown Eustis are in for a new treat. Mystic Ice Cream recently introduced its creamy, "spiked"' ice cream to the area when it opened recently. The new shop typically offers 32 handmade flavors, some with booze and some without. Read more

A new Culver's has been proposed for vacant land on U.S. 441 in Mount Dora. The proposal is currently in the City's development review process. The Wisconsin-based burger chain is known for its frozen custard in addition to its popular butter burgers, cheese curds and sandwiches. Stay tuned to Mount Dora Buzz's Facebook page for updates.

Scroll down for this month's shout-out, local Government Buzz, this month's history article, stellar local businesses and the Best of Mount Dora winners.
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Last month, Mount Dora City Council began discussing the downtown parking shortage again and is looking at short-term and long-term solutions including adding some new on-street parking spaces in the downtown core.

Lake Country School Board is seeking a referendum on the November ballot to ask voters to approve the continuation of a 0.75 mill tax that has been levied since 2019 to enhance school safety at public schools. Read more

Be sure to check Mount Dora Buzz's government page regularly to find out what's happening at Mount Dora City Hall.
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