Mount Dora Seeks Federal Aid For Sewage Plant
Mount Dora may qualify for federal funds under the Water Pollution Control Act as a small community project. City officials estimate potential aid around 45 000 on a 150 000 plant, with sites discussed including Charles Street near the IceHouse theatre and a lakefront option offered by Bill Prinz and John Cope.
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Mount Dora
A. S
Syd” Herlong, Jr
Congress
Iris Faircloth
Georgia
Wanss
Lou L. Heaton
Woman’s Club
Charles St
IceHouse
Bill Prinz
John Cope
Sylvan Shores
Gilbert Park
Prinz
Highway 441
Mr. Cope
Mount Dora Considers Calm Highway Route Talk
A Mount Dora meeting will discuss Highway 441a routing without heat or passion. City officials and Chamber of Commerce are asked to join as State Road plans to route via Pinecrest and Sylvan Shores face local objections.
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Missioners
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Patton
Meters Indicate City Business Growth In Fiscal Reports
Parking meters show a rising trend as a sign of business growth, with a reported gain of over $7800 annually ending October 31. Councilman Heaton told the City Council during last week’s session.
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A Ai Heaton
Florida State seeks revenge in college game Saturday
Former Mount Dora coach Paul Odom leads Florida State freshmen as they defend the title from last year. Eight Floridians start for FSU including Tony Tampa and John Jenkins. Miami players Jon Mililovich and Theron Mitchell also suit up. Police set Seventh Avenue and Clayton Street traffic to handle crowds with a one way scheme and Grandview parking. Half time features Cocoa band and a Sarasota trampoline act tied to Mardi Gras performances.
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Mount Dora
Paul Odom
Florida
Lions Club
University
FSU
Tony Tampa
John Jenkins
Paul Slaton
Miami
Pappy
Tallahassee
John Spivey
Rotman
Panama City
Terrell Teague
Royce Bryan
Auburndale
Raymond Rogers
Pensacola
Jon Mililovich
Sokei
Theron Mitchell
James Orr
Highland
Clayton
11Th
Tremain St
Unser
Grandview
Sarasota
Ringling Brothers
Christiana Bros. Circus
Loss to City From Highway Is Pictured
City officials and residents warned that rerouting the highway would cost Mount Dora 38 acres and about 50 potential home sites. Critics cited oil and diesel exhaust harming Pine Crest homes and argued the plan would split the city, shifting trade away from the business district toward Eustis.
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Fidreey
Chamber of Commerce
Fifth District Road Board
Lake Gertrude
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
Lloyd Dean
Overlook
W. J. Godtel
Normandy
Conte
Godtel
Howard Simpson
Pinecrest
Annexation talk in Sylvan Shores Mount Dora vote slated
Representatives from Sylvan Shores and Mount Dora held a two hour session last Friday to debate annexation ahead of the December 11 election. Opponents cited tax inequality and city finances while proponents argued for benefits and smoother implementation. Attendees included City Attorney Roy Christopher Chamber leader John Cope Frank Kemp Murray Frazee Ernest G. Rice plus Councilman Lou L. Heaton and Mayor W. D. Patton.
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Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
Pro
Roy Christopher
Chamber Office
John Cope
Frank Kemp
Murray Frazee
Ernest G. Rice
Lou L. Heaton
W. D. Patton
Safety cited for annexation over Highway 441 speed concerns
At a Friday meeting city officials and Sylvan Shores representatives discussed safety on Highway 441 and Morningside Drive. An accident near the Morningside and highway intersection involved Umatilla high school students but caused no injuries. Traffic officials warn that speeding and quick passes from Sylvan Shores and Mount Dora areas create danger at Park Place and Morningside intersections.
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Sylvan Shores
Morningside Dr
Umatilla
Morningside
Iaffic
Mount Dora
Park Pl
Women View City Bond Plan For Lake Dora Reforms
Mount Dora’s Woman's club urges a bond issue to finance city improvements including street drainage a disposal plant off lakefront property and expansion of the Community building with Sylvan Shores. The proposal proposes an independent local citizen as bond overseer. Council reviews equity and homestead tax effects and notes that 50 percent pay ad valorem taxes while 50 percent do not.
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Lake Dora
Woman’s Club
Florida
Woman's Club
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
Lou.l. Heaton
D Fletcher Crane
Club
Margaret Lafroos
Heaton
Bill Prinz
Gilbert Park
Lou L. Heaton
Siess
Amory
Atty
Roy Christopher
Chamber of Commerce
Christopher
Ernest G. Rice
William C. Stewart
Mr. Oe
Mount Dora Annexation Forum Set For Monday Night
A town hall style meeting in the Community building will discuss the Sylvan Shores annexation proposal for Mount Dora and nearby areas. City officials and Sylvan Shores Property Owners board members led talks on financials, representation, and the sewage disposal plan with residents invited to submit written questions.
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Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
Lake Shore Dr
Sylvan Shores Property Owners Association
Misung Shores
Resident questions outside tax survey for Sylvan Shores
A Sylvan Shores resident questions the need for an outside appraisal to set the 7.5 mill tax base as the city weighing annexation costs. City officials cite benefits of an outside tax roll and added garbage service, while critics challenge projected expenses and extra trucks.
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Sylvan Shores
Marion Brinker
Sylvan Shores Property Owners Association
Honeycutt
St. Petersburg
Mount Dora
William C. Stewart
Brinker
John Cain
Frank Kemp
Stewart
Lake Shore Resident Opposes Sylvan Shores Annexation
Lake Shore resident Lester R. Roberts voiced opposition to annexing Sylvan Shores, arguing it would raise electric rates for the Lake Shore area now served by Florida Power Corp. He criticized the projected $9,000 annual deficit and questioned the city's expansion plans as it seeks to absorb another area. City Attorney Roy Christopher outlined a phased approach and potential talks with the power company.
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Lake Road
Lake Shore Jr
Sylvan Shores
Lester R. Roberts
Lake Shore
Lake Shore Sr
Florida Power Corp
Roberts
Roy Christopher
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