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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…

City of Mount Dora Public Works unveils Sidewalk Inspection Program

Mount Dora Public Works has initiated a new proactive approach to inspecting sidewalks within the city. In addition to repairs to reported hazards, staff will conduct routine inspections of sidewalks to identify and correct broken sections and hazards. Residents may…

Mount Dora police hosts blood drive Thursday for OneBlood

The Mount Dora Police have teamed up with OneBlood to host a much needed blood drive on Thursday, Dec.3. The city supports OneBlood in their efforts to save lives through blood drives, according to a news release from Mount Dora…

2 Mount Dora churches to give out free Thanksgiving meals

Two churches in Mount Dora are hosting a free Thanksgiving Meal Distribution on Thursday, Nov. 26, according to a press release from Mount Dora city officials. St. Edwards Episcopal Church and Saving Faith Baptist Church have teamed up to serve…

Mount Dora Fire kicks off Toys for Tots campaign

The Mount Dora Fire Department kicks off its annual “Toys for Tots” campaign this week, and the toy drive will run to Dec. 9. The City of Mount Dora, Mount Dora Fire Department and Mount Dora Police Department announced in…

Mount Dora native works Navy shipyard in response of pandemic

A Mount Dora native is serving at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as part of the largest mobilization of reservists in Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) history. The mobilization is tied directly to…

$126M Lakeside at Waterman Village Breaks Ground in Mount Dora

Lakeside at Waterman Village, an expansion of the Waterman Village retirement community, has officially broken ground. Shovels made their first scoops on the morning of Oct. 21 at the site just across from Manorside Drive on North Donnelly Street. The…

Free golf for veterans set Nov. 11 at Mount Dora Golf Club

A “Salute to Veterans” golf outing will be hosted 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Mount Dora Golf Club, 1100 S. Highland St., Mount Dora, and it’s being co-hosted by the Mount Dora Golf Association, American…

Mount Dora call to area artists for holiday display

The W.T. Bland Public Library is putting out a call to all area artists to submit their work for a holiday-themed display to brighten the season. For it, the library is planning on hanging various pieces of art in the…