Remembering Florida through devotion and discovery
A reminiscence traces a move to Florida from New England in 1955, choosing family and a love of books over returning home. The writer details lifelong Florida interest sparked by libraries, authors like Stoneman Douglas and Rawlings, and a growing curiosity about Sorrento and Mt Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorrento
Mt. Plymouth
Blarney Castle
Florida
Mount Dora Public
St. Augustine
Castillo de San Marcos
Everglades
Marjorie Stoneman Douglas
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Ernest Lyons
Jack Kofold
Charlton Tedeau
James Warnke
Gloria Jahoda
Snow belt area residents relocate amid winter travel
Ruth Shorb reports on area residents moving between Gaylord Michigan Mount Dora Lake County as weather slows trips. Mr and Mrs Ward Wardie depart for Mount Dora while Mr and Mrs Harry Walters head to Toledo to join a son. Henry Duca and Frieda Kajell visit Rockford Illinois. Duca ill at hospital there before heading to Penn Park Mount Dora. Elizabeth McAllister admitted to Orange Memorial Hospital Orlando for observation. Leo Conboy admitted to Waterman Memorial Hospital Mount Dora. Rev Vanus Smith of Central Christian Church Mount Dora spoke at Singspiration Hour Hibiscus Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Raab
Gaylord
Mich
Ward Wardie
Mount Dora
Harry Walters
Toledo
Ohio
Henry Duca
Ladysmith
Wisc
Penn Park
Rockford
Ill
Duca
Frieda Kajell
Sorrento Civic Club Christmas Party and New Officers
The Sorrento Civic Club hosted a December 6 holiday gathering with Santa, a gifts pile, buffet, and 26 attendees. Nominations followed for 2025 leadership, electing Lester Weinmann president and partners to key posts, with retiring president James W. Geddes installed. Nearby, Hyatt House Orlando hosted a mid winter American Legion Auxiliary conference attended by regional leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Santa
Sorrento Civic Club
Lester Weinmann
Joseph Gonczy
Warren Stadimeir
Susan Locke
Elenor Sammons
James W. Geddes
American Legion and Auxiliary
Hyatt House
Orlando
Doris McKinna
Auxiliary
Joan Asmus
Unit 35
Mount Dora
Della Noyes
State Americanism
Anna Anderson
American Legion
Lew Noyes Jr
Klip N Karry Dog Grooming Opens on Old Hwy 441
Old Highway 441 between Mount Dora and Tavares hosts Klip N Karry Professional Dog Grooming under Fred and Doris Ferriola. The studio offers grooming for any breed with modern equipment, hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and evening appointments. Gypsy and Ginger, registered Boxers, greet visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Florida School of Dog Grooming
Tampa
New York City
M.D.M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Plymouth
Triangle Books
S. Bay St
Eustis
Stack’ S
N. Old Hwy
Golden Triangle
Village Florist
Alexander Street
Alfred Street
Tavares
Satin
Yun Yum
Indiana Avenue
Riley’s Park
Homelite
Melite
Karl's Sales & Service
Umatilla Blvd
Umatilla, Fla
Ruth Shorb
Serrente
By Elenor Sammons
Chero
Orrosi
MT. Dora TV
Ernie Quinton
Muffler
Dolly Cheatham
Eustis Street
Mt. Dora
Klip & Karry
Magnavox
Lake Hills Plaza
Palm Plaza
Leesburg
Sun Shield
Stephenson’s Sunhandlers
Old Hwy
Fla
Lake County
Bank of Mount Dora
Sally Womble
Barbara Blundell
F.D.I.C
Bank OF
Golden Triangle Shopping Center
P. O
Jim Hix
Cleaning Service
North ‘Highland
N. Bay St. Eustis
Stokes
Lobster
Prestaurants
Snapper
Haasete Orl Eesburg
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