JULY EDITION: News & events for Mount Dora, Tavares & EUstis

Eustis ups its pickleball game
It’s game on in Eustis with the completion of four pickleball courts to Cardinal Cove Park that adds to the increasing number of public courts available in the area. The new Eustis courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more

Local hot deals to be shared starting this month
It's always a good time to save some green. Starting in July, Mount Dora Buzz's Facebook and Instagram will share some fun local restaurants and retailers offering hot deals this season. If you know a store or restaurant offering impressive savings, shoot us an email here.

Enjoy some poolside fun in the sun
Cool off this summer at the area's fun public swimming spots. Mount Dora and Eustis pools are open for public 'open swimming' hours and other activities, while Tavares Splash Pad is closed for maintenance. Learn more about the public swim spots here.

​Freedom on the Waterfront kicks off the local patriotic parties
Mount Dora will celebrate the nation's Independence on July 3 with its annual Freedom on the Waterfront celebration along the downtown waterfront. The early festivities kick off additional family-friendly, local events on July 4th. Here's the guide to local celebrations and fireworks.

Discover the 10 best spots to watch fireworks.
Locals and visitors can enjoy two nights of the skies lit up to celebrate the nation's independence. Mount Dora will have fireworks on July 3, while Tavares & Eustis will celebrate July 4th with lakefront firework shows. Discover the 10 best vantage points here.

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Zaxby's had its grand opening in Tavares
The new fast-food chicken franchise opened in June at 15822 Highway 441. The dine-in and drive-thru restaurant is expected to create up to 60 jobs and marks the 12th location for the owners of the regional restaurant group.

Watch for new massage chain to open on U.S. 441
The national chain, Massage Envy, is expected to open soon in Mount Dora at 18660 U.S. Highway 441 near Donnelly Street. The new franchise will offer massage, facials and stretching.

A new spot to shop for Fido opened in Mount Dora
Dog Tuff, a dog supply store, opened in April at 930 N Donnelly Street. The small store sells various national brands of treats, toys, and miscellaneous items. The shop is in the former location of Home Video Solutions.

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Progress made on Britt Road restoration
It's been months in the making to restore Britt Road after Hurricane Milton washed out a large section of the rural road. Lake County has entered into a purchase agreement with the owner of the land needed to reconstruct the road and improve drainage. The next step is for the County to do its due diligence on the property, and once that's completed, likely within 60 days, the information will be presented to Lake County Board of Commissioners for a final vote to complete the purchase of the property.

Mount Dora's newest recreation building takes a step closer to becoming a reality.
The long-awaited Community Resource & Recreation Center in the Northeast Community of Mount Dora finally broke ground last month at 1010 Lincoln Ave. Once completed it will offer a variety of programs for all Mount Dora residents.

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