Tavares

Tavares native continues U.S. Navy Seabee tradition

The Navy Office of Community Outreach provided this article about Tavares native Travis Knappenburger, written by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Finley Jr. (This article has been edited from its original form): “We Build, We Fight” has been…

5th Avenue Painters exhibit to appear in Tavares

An Opening Artist Reception will be held at Tavares City Hall on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This will be an opportunity to view 42 paintings by 5th Avenue Painters. This group is based at the Mount Dora Center…

The British are coming … to Tavares for a Beatles concert

After performing at Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center for 14 record-breaking years, the British Invasion is coming to Tavares. The Beatles tribute show is scheduled from 6-9pm Sept. 20, at downtown Tavares Square, located at the intersection of Main Street and Rockingham…

Vintage race boats cruising into Tavares this weekend

The excitement of classic race boats speeding along the water is coming to Tavares this weekend as the Florida Vintage Raceboat Club hosts its Spring Thunder Regatta on Lake Dora. Race boat heats run from 9:30am-5pm Saturday, March 16, and…

Parmalee headlines musical lineup at Dragonfest in Tavares

The dragons are coming. The 2019 Dragonfest will not only feature dragon boat races, but also a musical lineup, a car show, family games, food and beverages, and a 50/50 raffle. The daylong Dragonfest is scheduled for Saturday, March 9,…

Tavares hosting public workshop on performing arts center design

Residents of Tavares can get in on the act during the decision-making process for a proposed performing arts center. Members of the public are invited to comment and provide input when the city hosts a public workshop from 5-7pm Wednesday,…

Tavares Ecological Park is open

Managing stormwater is a difficult aspect of land development. Stormwater management systems are hidden out of sight and expected to do their job without being seen or heard. However, Tavares came up with a different approach.. City leaders and officials…

Firefighters Charity Calendar Helps Homeless Pets

A unique gift that benefits homeless pets is the 2019 “Rescue Me” charity calendar featuring Lake County firefighters and adoptable pets from the Lake County Animal Shelter, a no-kill facility. Available online at www.lakefirefightercharity.org for a suggested $10 donation, the…

Health of Lake County Video is a Winner

“A Spirit of Service” is this year’s theme for the new video of the State of Lake County. highlighting achievements of the board such as budget efficiencies, public safety improvements, economic development and tourism initiatives. Uplifting and exciting, you…

Learn about Historical Holidays at Lake County museum

A new presentation at the Lake County Historical Museum will give visitors the chance to experience firsthand the traditions of past holidays. Historical Holidays, a 45-minute program, includes visits with people from four eras of Lake County’s past and the…