City of Mount Dora, FL - Government

08/27/2026

Looking for some laughs this weekend? 14 Sketches Comedy Show takes over the Mount Dora Music Hall at the Community Building this Saturday, August 29th, featuring Rauce & Joel from Real Radio 104.1

🍻 Happy Hour Social: 6:30pm
🎤 Showtime: 8:00pm
🎟️ General Admission: $20*
👑 VIP: $40*
🔞 Rated 18+

Tickets are still available at MountDoraMusicHall.com. Grab yours and make Saturday night a comedy night in Mount Dora!

08/26/2026

Today, August 26th, we tip our hard hats to the lineworkers who keep Mount Dora powered.

Whether they are working through storms, late nights or Florida heat, our crews take on challenging and dangerous work to keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses throughout our community.

On Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day, we proudly recognize their skill, sacrifice and commitment to serving Mount Dora. If you see a lineworker today, give them a wave and a well-deserved thank you!

08/26/2026

Budget season is underway, and the City's Dollars & Sense series is making the process easier to understand. Learn where City funding comes from, why some funds are restricted and how the budget supports services residents use every day.

The final City Council budget workshop is Monday, August 24th, at 6 p.m. Residents may attend at City Hall or watch online. Learn more: https://www.mountdora.gov/1664/Understanding-the-Budget

08/22/2026

We proudly unveiled the naming of Johnny “Tonk” Copeland Field, honoring a lifelong resident whose impact reached far beyond the game. Thank you to all those who attended including the parks and recreation board members, Mount Dora Pop Warner board members (past and current), City council, the Copeland family, and our amazing community!

For decades, Johnny “Tonk” Copeland created opportunities for local youth to play, grow and feel supported. He founded the East Town Raiders football program and later established the Mount Dora Wildcats, now known as the Mount Dora Hurricanes. He also organized baseball, softball, basketball, football and cheerleading programs, while providing safe gathering spaces for the community.

Mr. Copeland believed every child deserved a chance to participate. He helped provide equipment and transportation, introduced young people to college campuses and encouraged them to see greater possibilities for their futures.

This field now carries the name of a man who gave so much of himself to Mount Dora. Every practice, game and milestone celebrated here will help carry his legacy forward.

Johnny “Tonk” Copeland Field is more than a name on a sign. It is a lasting reminder of what one person can do when they believe in their community and its children.

08/22/2026

Facials By Kia has opened in Mount Dora, offering personalized skincare treatments from licensed esthetician, Kia. Services include customized teen, mini and back facials, dermaplaning, facial waxing and optional LED light therapy. Each treatment is tailored to the client’s skin needs in a comfortable, relaxing setting. Welcome to Mount Dora!
📍440 Royellou Lane, Suite 104

08/21/2026

Trident Site Development has opened in Mount Dora, bringing decades of experience in civil site construction throughout Central Florida. The company provides site development services for commercial, multifamily, municipal, institutional and industrial projects, including land clearing, grading, underground utilities, roadway construction, concrete and paving. Welcome to Mount Dora!
📍444 E. 5th Avenue

08/19/2026

Downtown streets are getting a new traffic pattern this September. The City will begin construction Tuesday, September 1st, to convert portions of Alexander Street, Baker Street, and Tremain Street to one-way traffic.

New traffic directions will include:
• Alexander Street: Southbound from 5th Avenue --> 4th Avenue
• Baker Street: Southbound from 5th Avenue --> 3rd Avenue
• Tremain Street: Northbound from 3rd Avenue --> 5th Avenue

Work will move one street at a time, and each street will reopen under its new traffic pattern once construction is complete. Please follow posted signs and allow extra travel time near active construction areas.

View the construction schedule, project map and full details at:
https://www.mountdora.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1409

08/19/2026

Bear’s Beans and Bagels has opened its second location, bringing its creative coffee and breakfast selections to Mount Dora. The locally owned shop is known for specialty drinks, house-made refreshers and breakfast sandwiches served on locally sourced bagels.
📍18950 US-441

08/17/2026

Please be aware of this Lake County project and upcoming traffic change near Eudora Road.

Downtown Mount Dora remains open and accessible, with several routes available. Follow posted detour signs, allow a little extra travel time and keep downtown on your plans!
Project details and detour information: https://lakecountyfl.gov/news/5287

‼️‼️Update Aug. 20: The map for this project has been updated in the post.

Beginning Monday, Aug. 31, northbound and southbound movements at Eudora Road and Old U.S. Highway 441 will be closed as work continues on the Eudora Road roundabout project.🚧

Motorists should use Bay Road, Lake Center Drive, and U.S. Highway 441 to access County Road 19A, Eudora Road, and Triangle Elementary School. This project is part of ongoing roadway improvements designed to enhance safety and improve traffic flow throughout East Lake County. Additional traffic pattern changes are expected as construction continues into 2027.

🔗 For project details, detour information, and upcoming traffic impacts, visit: https://lakecountyfl.gov/news/5287

08/17/2026

Stay connected with what’s happening in your City. The Mount Dora City Council will meet, August 18th, at 6pm. Residents may attend in person at City Hall Council Chambers, 510 N. Baker Street, or watch live and view the meeting agenda at MountDora.gov/meetings

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El Concejo Municipal de Mount Dora se reunirá el martes 18 de agosto a las 6pm. Los residentes pueden asistir en persona en el Salón del Concejo Municipal del Ayuntamiento, ubicado en 510 N. Baker Street, o ver la transmisión en vivo y consultar la agenda de la reunión en MountDora.gov/meetings.