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On Halloween Night, Downtown Mount Dora Becomes One Big Trick-or-Treat Neighborhood
This Halloween, downtown Mount Dora transforms into a neighborhood-wide trick-or-treat experience, with local merchants welcoming costumed families for free candy, community fun and small-town magic on October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Meet Old Joe: The 15-Foot Alligator Who Became a Mount Dora Legend.
Meet Old Joe, Mount Dora’s legendary 15-foot alligator! Discover the local folklore behind this larger-than-life reptile, how he became a waterfront landmark, and why visitors are encouraged to climb aboard for a photo.
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Why Is There a Lighthouse in Mount Dora?
Mount Dora’s lighthouse may look like it has been watching over Lake Dora for generations, but the story behind it is much newer — and starts with a boater who simply needed help finding his way home after dark.
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The TEDx Stage Is Coming to Mount Dora
TEDx is coming to Mount Dora for the first time on May 22, 2027, bringing 12 to 13 live speakers, Discovery Sessions and a full day of “ideas worth spreading” to the Mount Dora Community Building.
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One of Mount Dora’s Oldest Clubs Is Opening Its Greens to the Public
We’re spotlighting the Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club, a local institution that has been part of the community since 1928. Ahead of its October 3 Open House, we’re taking a closer look at the club’s history, the surprisingly strategic sport of lawn bowling, and how visitors can step onto the greens and try it for themselves.
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Mount Dora Has a Jungle. You Just Have to Get on a Boat to Find It.
Just a short boat ride from downtown Mount Dora, discover a jungle of towering cypress trees, winding waterways and abundant wildlife. Explore the history of the Dora Canal and three ways to experience it with Chamber members Premier Boat Tours, Rusty Anchor and CatBoat Adventures.
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Hot Take: Mount Dora Is the Stars Hollow of Florida
In this essay we will... make the case that Mount Dora is the Stars Hollow of Florida, exploring the festivals, Christmas traditions, historic inns, beloved local businesses, arts, schools, landmarks and familiar faces that give the city its unmistakable small-town personality — with a few Gilmore Girls comparisons along the way.
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Botanico Tacos & Tequila Has a New Menu — and Thursday Is a Pretty Good Night to Try It
Botanico Tacos & Tequila has launched an expanded new menu, and Thursday’s Books, Boots & Botanico After Hours offers a fun chance to try it while celebrating Dolly Parton’s music, legacy and Imagination Library.
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Zoinks! Mount Dora Has All the Ingredients of a Scooby-Doo Episode
In honor of Scooby-Doo’s September 13 anniversary, we took a playful look at why Mount Dora already has all the ingredients of a classic mystery: historic mansions, a 19th-century hotel, paranormal investigations, a lighthouse, the Dora Canal, and plenty of places for Shaggy and Scooby to refuel.
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The Mount Dora Restaurant That Turned Sushi Into a Viral Art Form
In downtown Mount Dora, WAVE Asian Bistro & Sushi has built a national following by turning sushi into everything from burgers and tacos to donuts, push pops and its famous Sushi Crunch Wrap. Discover the story behind one of Mount Dora’s most creative restaurants, what to order when you visit and why Wednesday might be the best day to stop in
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