Mt Plymouth's vanished resort recalls 1920s dream
Fifty years ago in 1926 a grand party drew business, social and sports leaders to a glamorous Mt Plymouth resort built during Florida's land boom. After the 1929 crash the hotel faded, pools and gardens decayed, and the era ended as phlox overgrown the fairways.
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Batavus MoPED Bike Draws Mount Dora Shoppers
Robert Stack of Stack's MoPED Shop promotes the Batavus MoPED motorized bicycle as easy to ride fuel efficient and pollution friendly. He notes no license or helmet required and offers in store and home demonstrations at 1301 Old Hwy 441 N Mount Dora.
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Turkey Shoot Funds Mt Plymouth and Sorrento Fire Depts
A turkey shoot sponsored by the Mt Plymouth Volunteer Fire and the Sorrento Mt Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department takes place this weekend. Hours run noon to dusk Saturday and 1 p.m. to dusk Sunday. Proceeds benefit both companies with sandwiches and drinks sold. Location is three miles east of SR435 on SR46, follow posted signs.
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Sorrento Mt. Plymouth
Mt. Plymouth
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