DECEMBER, 2014

DECEMBER 2014

• The winner of Mount Dora's deadlocked City Council election for the at-large seat will be determined tomorrow night by either drawing straws, a coin toss or other similar means.  Incumbent Nick Girone and challenger Marie Rich are currently tied.  The result will be posted Tuesday evening at www.Facebook.com/MountDoraBuzz.

• Two restaurants recently relocated to downtown Mount Dora.  Cafe Gianni, an Italian favorite previously in downtown Eustis, opened on Alexander Street in October.  Mr. Cerviche, the Peruvian restaurant formerly on 19A, re-opened in the Renaissance Building a couple of weeks ago.

• Mount Dora's Downtown Holiday Window Contest is underway.  Stroll downtown to enjoy the lights and holiday windows then cast your vote for your favorite window decorations by December 6.  Just go towww.Facebook.com/MountDoraBuzz and send a private message with your vote.  Christmas Walk is this Friday which provides an excellent opportunity to choose your favorite.

• Last month The Gourmet Spot merged with Julieanne's Coastal Cottage, so now all your gourmet favorites are available at Julieanne's large 4th Avenue location next to the Modernism Museum.  An estate jewelry store opened in The Gourmet Spot's former location.

• A new Mexican restaurant is scheduled to open soon on US 441 in Mount Dora.  ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is also seeking to open on 441 & Donnelly Street.  We'll keep you posted on both.

• Rave reviews from runners throughout Florida, promises to make Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5k better than ever.  The event will be December 21 throughout the streets of Mount Dora. The race is limited to the first 1,000 registered runners.

• Residents can now discover all the local fabulous finds and hot deals in shopping and dining on the Shop Mount Dora Facebook page.  It covers everything from big sales and promotions to unique finds and the best happy hours in the area. www.Facebook.com/ShopMountDora.

• Health Basket, the local health food store, is currently building a larger space on 441 and East Crooked Lake Drive in Mount Dora.

• It's never too soon to get your kids involved.  Mount Dora Buzz' monthlycommunity service projects are specifically designed to provide kids meaningful ways to give back to their community.  December's project is"Spread the Warmth", a hoodie and jacket drive benefiting local underprivileged children.  For more information and drop-off locations go to www.MountDoraBuzz.com/give-backs.html . Teacher, club and school involvement is greatly appreciated.

• More news and events are always available on our Facebook page atwww.Facebook.com/MountDoraBuzz.    If you need information for local services or the business directory, please scroll to the bottom of this page.

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