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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…

Mount Dora city employees donate meals for families affected by pandemic

Concerned about families who have lost their jobs or had an economic downturn due to COVID-19, the city of Mount Dora employees prepared boxes of pre-packaged meals to deliver to those in need this summer. The city employees started collecting…

Mount Dora Employee Meal Boxes being delivered to local Church for donation

The City of Mount Dora is donating pre-packaged meal boxes, to be delivered Monday, August 10, to Saving Faith Baptist Church for distribution to families in need this summer. City employees started collecting food items to donate using a suggested…

Mount Dora Police Chief Robert Bell retiring this week

Police Chief Robert Bell, after 27 years with the Mount Dora Police Department, will be turning in his badge and retiring from his post effective Friday, August 7. The announcement was made public by city officials in a statement released…

City of Mount Dora implements face covering requirement

The Mount Dora City Council approved Resolution 2020-128 requiring face masks in all public places within the city limits starting July 10. The Resolution was passed during the July 7 City Council Meeting after a lengthy discussion between Council…

Popular Mount Dora docks to view sunsets have reopened

A popular site to view sunsets has reopened in Mount Dora, and city council members, Mayor Cathy Hoechst, city leaders and staff members marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday at the 4th Avenue Docks. Repair work on…

Mount Dora Police Dept. to Host OneBlood Blood Drive

The Mount Dora Police Department has teamed up with OneBlood to host a First Responders Blood Drive on Thursday, July 16. The city supports OneBlood in their efforts to save lives through blood drives. During this drive, not…

Mount Dora pool employees test positive for COVID-19

Two employees at the Mount Dora public pool have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the city of Mount Dora. The pool has been closed and will not reopen until the risk to public safety has been eliminated and staffing…

Little sunny news: Mount Dora Public Works crew rescues baby ducklings

Lisa McDonald, public information officer for the city of Mount Dora, provided some cute news and a photo for Style readers to enjoy: The Mount Dora Public Works crew rescuing baby ducklings from a storm drain. Lisa says the crew…

Mount Dora cancels Fourth of July celebrations

The city of Mount Dora has canceled its Freedom on the Waterfront celebration, Fourth of July Parade and fireworks, though officials are exploring options to stage a fireworks show later in the summer. In a news release from Mayor Cathy Hoechst,…