Mount Dora Council approves eight foot property use for fence
The Planning and Zoning Commission won City Council consent to grant Southern Oaks Condominium eight feet of city property for a pool fence with a reversion clause. The council also discussed festival costs, street work, a new city engineer contract, a grant for Gilbert Park expansion, and a study of Florida Power offers while delaying any binding commitments.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Southern Oaks
Tom Champion
Gary Bray
Champion
Lott
East Town
Public Works
Houser
Sverdrup and Parcel and Associates
Gainesville
Roy Christopher
Pearson
John Cain
Gilbert Park
Mount Dora
Florida Power Company
Sumter County
Florida Power
General Operating Fund
First National Bank of
J.T
Bud) Huett
Huett
Chief Huett
Mount Dora Art Festival Praised For Smooth, Promoting Town
A reader writes to the editor praising the Mount Dora Art Festival held February 8 and 9. The letter commends event organization, town promotion, and pleasant weather, calling the festival a smash hit.
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Mount Dora
Art Festival tribute honors Mount Dora and Lake County participants
The special supplement praises the festival’s organizers and affiliates, noting extensive work by Mount Dora, the Golden Triangle, and Lake County teams. It commends their efforts as a credit to the community and extends congratulations to all involved.
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Mount Dora
Golden Triangle
Lake County
Mount Dora Art Festival praised for judging panel and show
Mariel Monson thanks Mrs. Evelyn La Pierre for suggestions on judges and judging at Mount Dora Art Festivals. She notes the public choice for Best of Show and comments on recognizing excellence in modern and traditional art, with a panel of at least five judges.
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Evelyn la Pierre
Mount Dora
Monson
la Pierre
Mariel
Hugh T, Monson
Mount Dora Art Festival Sparks Debate Over Impact
Community voices question the festival’s measured success and its social and infrastructure effects. While turnout is praised, counts and economic returns remain unverified, prompting calls for open discussion and planning. Public sentiment favors dialogue over rapid development.
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Mount Dora
Greater
Daytona
Orlando
Tampa
Winter Park
Impact
Disney
Chamber
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