Mount Dora faces growth clash and annexation debate
The Mount Dora community grapples with growth versus preservation as a rezoning and annexation proposal awaits public review. A call for expert urban design help from the American Institute of Architects outlines a plan for planning to guide development while protecting values. The piece cites Orlando metro expansion and contrasts local options with broader city growth concerns.
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Mount Dora
Orlando
American Institute of Architects
Florida
Bradford County Telegraph
Charlie Bradford bids farewell after 27 years in Mount Dora
After 27 years running the Nell Burger spot on Donnelly Street, Charlie Bradford closes his restaurant. He may sell the business to preserve the Nell Burger recipe, else this could be the end of the longtime Mount Dora sandwich. Bradford, who arrived from Tampa, plans a rest but not retirement and laments leaving loyal customers.
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Charlie Bradford
Donnelly St
Mount Dora
Mount Dorats
Charlie
Clarke Recreation
Tampa
Navy
Mildred
Oscar Stephens
Stephens Cleaners
Nell Corral
John McCormick
Charles
Skippy
Landscair Travel Agency
First National Bank of
Mount Dora Schools Expect Record Opening Enrollments
Lake County schools brace for high first day enrollments with Mount Dora High School projected at 700 students in grades 8 to 12 and Mount Dora Middle School at 425 in grades 5 to 7. Roseborough Elementary aims for 660 on opening day, up from 630. Countywide registrations exceed last year’s 13 916 as winter and migratory families boost peak enrollment beyond 15 791. Tardy bells start Monday at 8 20 for Roseborough and Middle School and 8 30 at the high school.
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Lake County
Mount Dora Area
Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora Middle School
Roseborough Elementary
Mount Dora
Roseborough
Mount Dora Fishathon Plays For Young Anglers This Weekend
Mount Dora hosts the second annual Fishathon at Lake Tem in the Golden Triangle Shopping Center. Boys and girls in three age groups compete for a bicycle prize with judging based on largest fish weighed. Rules require an accompanying adult and cane poles with shore fishing only. Sponsors include the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and Golden Triangle merchants, with police, fire departments and the American Legion assisting.
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Lake Tem
Golden Triangle
Lake
Tem
Mount Dora
Glisson Talks Election Reform at Rotary Club
State Representative James A. Glisson urged Florida election law reforms to restore faith in politics. As a Florida Elections Committee member, he called for fuller and faster disclosure of political contributions after speaking to the Rotary Club at Mount Dora Community Building.
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James A. Glisson
Mount Dora
Rotary Club
Dr. Glisson
Florida Elections Committee
Florida
Rupert Chastain
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