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

"Best of Mount Dora" voting is now underway.
It's that time of year! Cast your vote for your favorite local restaurants, bars, stores, attractions and more to win the coveted "Best of Mount Dora" awards. Get your ballot here

Controversial AMCO Development returns to Mount Dora City Council for vote.
After a ruling by a special magistrate, one of the most consequential and controversial developments recently proposed in Mount Dora is scheduled for a June 4 public hearing and vote by the City Council. Read more

Filmmaker eyes Mount Dora for documentary.
One of Mount Dora's popular attractions, the Van Gogh house, will be the subject of a new documentary to be filmed in the city later this month. Read more

Pristine King's Landing is a kayaker's paradise.
As Central Florida temps climb, it's the perfect time to explore one of the area's scenic and refreshing springs. King's Landing, arguably the best kayaking in Florida, is just a stone's throw away from Mount Dora. Read more

Mount Dora installs new sculpture on Simpson Cove shoreline.
A new sculpture was recently installed along the waterfront on Simpson Cove in Mount Dora as the first piece of a planned Art Walk along the the shore of Lake Dora. Read more

Forest Preserve trail re-opens with new improvements.
A new elevated boardwalk, signage and other features were added to the trail in Forest Preserve, Mount Dora's 14-acre urban forest. Read more

Orlando Health plans for new free-standing ER in Eustis.
Orlando Health submitted an application to the City of Eustis to construct a free-standing emergency room on U.S. 441. The application will need to undergo a technical review and any subsequent changes will also require review. Read more

Contemporary women's boutique opens in downtown Mount Dora.
A new store focusing on women, Opal Peach Boutique, opened next to One Flight Up on Donnelly Street and features a beautiful space filled with on-trend apparel and accessories. The new store is located on the second floor of 440 N. Donnelly Street.

Gypsy Sisters is expecting a June opening in downtown Mount Dora.
Black Swan Mercantile, located on the ground floor of the Renaissance Building, is preparing to open a sister store just cross the hall along Donnelly Street. Gypsy Sisters, a cozy French boho boutique, will feature women's apparel, jewelry, accessories, decor and other curated items.

New Domino's Pizza opens in Stoneybrook Hills.
As more rooftops are added to the area, watch for more chains to take an interest in the U.S. 441 corridor in the Golden Triangle area. Domino's Pizza just opened a location in the Stoneybrook Hills shopping center in Mount Dora, Tavares has a Wawa under construction at U.S. 441 and S.R. 19, and the City of Eustis has a new Zaxby's proposal under review.

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Gilbert Park playground undergoing renovations.
Recently, the play equipment for two- to five-year-old kids was demolished to make room for a new design with inclusive ADA features. The area for the younger kids will remain closed during the transformation, but the pirate ship and other features for older kids are pen.  

Shout-out to a dedicated Mount Doran.
Congratulations to Harlow Middleton for being awarded the Lake Community Service Hall of Fame Award for his over five decades of dedicated service. Middleton, a graduate of Stetson College of Law, served as the City Attorney of Mount Dora for six years in the 1980's. His lengthy and impressive list of community service includes leading several civic and non-profit organizations.

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New Area Development in the Pipeline
The approval process for new developments depends on the type of project proposed. Check out the current list of local commercial and residential development projects here. As projects advance through the multi-step approval process, watch Mount Dora Buzz's website for more in-depth articles on some of the newsworthy developments.

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