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Mount Dora Firefighters Union in talks with city officials considering fire department staffing cuts

The Mount Dora Professional Firefighters Union #3088 is on a mission to save 12 of its own from being cut from the department and says it is in need of the community’s help. They have appealed to local residents via…

Mount Dora Center for the Arts announces move

Mount Dora Center for the Arts (MDCA) announced on April 26, 2021, that it has begun the process of acquiring a new headquarters location in Downtown Mount Dora. This move is a key component of MDCA’s new strategic plan, which…

Mount Dora High FFA wins National Chapter Award, is selected one of Florida’s Finest Chapters

Mount Dora High School has one of “Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters,” according to an announcement released by Florida FFA. It was the only Lake County school to make the list of 29 across the state. The chapters were selected based…

‘Honky Tonk Freeway’ Collection comes to the Mount Dora Archives

Mount Dora Archives is pleased to announce the newest collection added to the website; Honky Tonk Freeway, which was filmed in downtown Mount Dora. 2021 marks the 40th year celebrating the release of Honky Tonk Freeway, which was filmed on…

“My Mount Dora” Photography Contest

The Mount Dora Historical Society and the W.T. Bland Public Library are co-sponsoring a photography contest with “My Mount Dora – What it Means to Me” as the theme. There are two age categories (18+ years and 17 & under)…

City of Mount Dora to host OneBlood blood drive

The City of Mount Dora has teamed up with OneBlood to host a blood drive on Thursday, April 8, 2021. The city supports OneBlood in its efforts to save lives through blood drives. During this drive, not only will OneBlood…

Call to Artists: Mount Dora Freedom on the Waterfront poster

Local artists are invited to submit their designs for the 2021 Mount Dora Freedom on the Waterfront poster. The city is searching for a design that will incorporate iconic imagery of the City of Mount Dora, Independence Day, and the…

Mount Dora High presents panel discussion on “Growing Up Black in Florida.”

Mount Dora High School is hosting a history panel discussion called “Growing Up Black in Florida: Experience, Strength and Hope for the Future” on March 5, from 9 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Students will gather to hear reflections from featured…

City of Mount Dora hosts OneBlood Blood Drive

The City of Mount Dora has teamed up with OneBlood to host a blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The city supports OneBlood in their efforts to save lives through blood drives. During this drive, not only will OneBlood…

Tavares eager to work with Mount Dora, Lake County on Rails to Trails

The future connectivity in Lake County can be summed up in three words: Rails to Trails. Tavares City Administrator John Drury says Florida completed its “alternative analysis” and determined a Rails to Trails project is the best connectivity for this…