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🌱 How did Mount Dora edge Lake Brantley on the soccer pitch?
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- How did Mount Dora edge Lake Brantley on the soccer pitch?
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 46.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High school sports scores and top performers from Wednesday, Dec. 10 (orlandosentinel.com) — Mount Dora’s girls soccer team edged Lake Brantley 2–1 in Wednesday’s Orlando-area action, putting a local win on the scoreboard for hometown fans. The roundup also highlights standout performances and scores from numerous other Central Florida high school basketball and soccer games played the same night. 
📸 Around Mount Dora
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mount Dora
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★ Featured events ★
- Fire Fighters' Pension Board Meeting
510 N Baker St, Mt Dora
12:30 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Live Music at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
6:30 pm - Sweet Peas Baby Story Time
Mount Dora, FL Calendar , 1995 N Donnelly St , Mount Dora
10:30 am - Knitting Drop-In
Mount Dora, FL Calendar , 1995 N Donnelly St , Mount Dora
10:30 am - AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
11:00 am - Whitewater Rafting on the Colorado River
Mount Dora, FL Calendar , 1995 N Donnelly St , Mount Dora
11:00 am - EVENING IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
5:00 pm - Art In The Alley
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , N. Royellou Lane , Mount Dora
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lake County Schools - Career Expo
Clermont Arts and Recreation Center , 3700 US-27 , Clermont
8:00 am - AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
11:00 am - THE CHEF'S TABLE - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
12:00 pm - TEA APOTHECARY - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
2:30 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Two pit bulls found near the massage place on bay st.
Animal control has them and they are trying to find the owners. Contact them for more information. https://neighbors.ring.com/n/OXrngLysGV (Nextdoor Country Club Of Mount Dora) - Hello neighbors.
Any recommendations on a good professional painter? (Nextdoor Stoneybrook Hills)
- Palm Beach Preschool posted a job opening for Lead Teacher in Mount Dora. Apply here.
- Mount Dora Christian Academy and Children's Home posted a job opening for Secondary Math Teacher Fall 2026 in Mount Dora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Dora here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eustis
- Victim of Eustis fire identified as beloved member of business community (dailycommercial.com)
- VIDEO: Man accused of fleeing Lady Lake crash Saturday nabbed by drone (insidelake.com)
- New Christmas Parade to Lead the Fun at Eustis Winter Fest (lakeandsumterstyle.com)
Tavares
- Where the top linebacker recruits in the 2026 class signed (on3.com)
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