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NOVEMBER ISSUE:  News for Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis

11/1/2018

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- It's Eustis' and Tavares' turn!  It's time to vote in the Best of Eustis and the Best of Tavares awards.  Categories range from best bartenders and burgers to the best hair stylists and school.  Winners will be announced in the December issue of Mount Dora Buzz and on our Facebook page  Vote here

- There are so many events going on this month that there is literally something for everyone.  Events range from the Community Fall Festand Light Up Mount Dora to a Renaissance Fair and Taste of Tavares.  Check the calendar for details on these and other local events.

-  Next week Mount Dorans will cast their ballots for a new city council person.  Mount Dora Buzz doesn't endorse candidates, but did ask them 10 key questions about local issues and printed their answers in their entirety.  The result is your cheat sheet to find out what candidate best aligns with your views. Read more   

- Downtown Mount Dora's Entertainment District is still in limbo because the City Council vote on the measure was postponed.  The ordinance would allow patrons to walk downtown with open containers of alcohol purchased at licensed downtown establishments.  The vote is expected to be rescheduled for another meeting in the near future.  

-  Hard to believe but Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  That means Light Up Eustis & Light Up Mount Dora will be on the heels of your turkey dinner.  Eustis will have its festivities on November 23 and  Mount Dora will follow on the 24th. Stay tuned to Mount Dora Buzz calendar for all the information, as well as other seasonal events.  You can also find your guide to the area's holiday events here.

-  Following in Mount Dora's footsteps, the City of Tavares has plans to demolish its aging wooden play fort at Wooton Park, known as Wooton Wonderland. The new playground will reportedly follow the park's seaplane theme.  Read more  Meanwhile, Gilbert Park's playground is expected to re-open later this month with new play equipment.  Read more

-  Expect to see some new construction in the coming months.  Florida Hospital Waterman, soon to be AdventHealth, announced it will be building a new medical plaza in Mount Dora.  Read more

- A picture may say a thousand words, but Mount Dora Buzz' YouTube channel says even more with its short videos.  As the channel grows, topics will range from local events, interviews and more. You can subscribe here.  Amateur videographers are always welcome to submit their short videos, so start shooting!

- If you're clueless about the 12 amendments on this year's ballot, we located a helpful, non-partisan link to explain them before election day.  Get info   If you need up-to-date information on your polling place, you can find it here. 

-  Lake County has its share of wildlife and as the areas sees new growth, many animals find themselves living closer to humans.  Coyotes are no exceptions.  Here's some tips to help keep them out of your neighborhood.   Read more  

-  If you want to know what's happening at Mount Dora City Hall and our schools, head to the Mount Dora Buzz "Government" page for updates.  

-  Need more local info?  Check the local bulletin board on Facebook when looking for recommendations, lost and found pets, employment opportunities, yard sales and more.  
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Scroll down for all the restaurant and store news.

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- Small businesses work hard to get your business, so please be sure to vote for your favorite restaurants and watering holes for the Best of Eustis and Best of Tavares awards..  Vote here.  

- Mount Dora's newest restaurant, Jamaican Gardens, opened on October 26.   Its Caribbean cuisine is the latest addition to downtown's growing roster of ethnic dining options. Read more

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-  Love Home Harmony, the home decor store in downtown Mount Dora, recently relocated to a much bigger space on Donnelly Street next to Home and Garden Treasures.  Get ideas of where to do your local holiday shopping here.

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    • Doors of Mount Dora
    • City Scenes
    • Colorful Cottages of Mount Dora
    • Holiday Lights
    • Views from Above
    • Palm Island Boardwalk
    • July 4th Americana
    • Vintage Photos
    • Donnelly House
    • Sydonie Mansion
    • The Howey Mansion
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