News & entertainment for Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis

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

7/1/2024

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! 2024 "Best of Mount Dora" winners are announced!
Readers have spoken and the results of the 2024 Best of Mount Dora are in! Find out what deserving businesses won the annual bragging rights in dozens of categories here.

Buzz Guide to local fireworks shows
Every year our local residents get spoiled with three impressive fireworks shows on different days, plus lots of fun activities to celebrate Independence Day. Get the guide to local fireworks and more here.

A cheat sheet for Mount Dora parking
To make the quest for parking in downtown Mount Dora a just bit easier, Mount Dora Buzz added a dedicated parking page to its website. The page features a map highlighting all of the free public parking lots within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. You can find the map here. The page will be updated as the parking situation changes.

Controversial AMCO Development approved by Mount Dora City Council
On June 18 Mount Dora City Council voted to approve the rezoning for the large AMCO Development on State Road 46, just west of Round Lake Road. The 38-acre development drew public concern due to its size and building heights exceeding 200 feet in an area where the maximum building height allowed was 100 feet. Read more about the project and process here.

Big July 4th celebration planned in Tavares
Tavares will once again host the area's Independence Day festivities on the 4th of July. The downtown events include a street party, parade, live music and fireworks. Get the full schedule here. Mount Dora's celebration will be held on July 3 and Eustis will hold its on July 5. Learn more

Mount Dora City Council members run unopposed
The filing deadline to run for Mount Dora Mayor and City Council passed last month. John Cataldo in District 1, Nate Walker in District 5 and Marc Crail in District 4 didn't face challengers, so their names won't appear on the November ballot because they're considered to have been re-elected. There are two candidates running to be the new mayor. They are former Mayor Cathy Hoechst and former Vice Mayor James Homich. Current Mayor Crissy Stile isn't seeking re-election.

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Steamroller Technologies breaks ground on new headquarters

Last month Steamroller Technologies, the sister company to Steamroller Animation, broke ground on its new headquarters in the heart of downtown Mount Dora. Learn more about the company and the new building here.

The Fun Bus returns to Mount Dora
Watch the streets of Mount Dora for the big purple bus as it rambles through downtown. The vintage and festive Fun Bus tour recently resumed operations in the city, so watch for the trail of bubbles and listen for the happy music it emits along its route.

Heads up, Mount Dora Drivers!
Mount Dora Police Department has a new dedicated Traffic Enforcement Unit focused on enforcement of traffic regulations, like speeding and stop sign violations, in order to create a safer environment for everyone. So watch your speed and come to complete stops at stop signs before the white line.

Voters wanting to vote by mail need to re-apply
Different from the previous general election cycle, voters need to re-apply to vote by mail (previously known as an absentee ballot). The deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot to be mailed to you is 5 p.m. on the 12th day before the election. If you prefer to pick up a Vote-By- Mail Ballot, the deadline is the close of business on the 11th day before the election. Go to Lake County's vote-by-mail for more instructions here. Orange County residents should go to that county's election website here.