Habitat for Humanity dedicates four new homes to families
Four families got the keys to their new Habitat for Humanity homes Saturday morning. Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County partnered with Orange County and four local builders … Continue reading
Attention to detail pays off for Pennsylvania artist with Best of Show at Mount Dora Arts Festival
Paying attention to detail is vital for Yu Zhou, who creates intricate oil paintings of flowers and fruit. “Magnifying glass is a must during my painting for small detail,” the … Continue reading
Clermont announced as location for Disc Golf World Championships
Clermont’s disc golf scene just got taken to the next level. The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) announced that Champions Pointe Disc Golf Course in Lake Hiawatha Preserve will be … Continue reading
Tavares settles on location for performing arts center
The Tavares City Council this week chose a location in the downtown area for a new performing arts center, library and parking garage. The council voted Wednesday to put the … Continue reading
Holiday skating rinks prove to be big draws in area downtowns
EUSTIS — Most are wobbling, but they’re not falling down. At least not after a while, said Eustis’ Director Erin Bailey of the ice skating rink the city debuted for … Continue reading
Apopka hits the brakes on red light cameras, Lake lawmaker hopes to do the same statewide
Apopka — the first city in Central Florida to install red-light cameras — is ringing in 2019 by ushering them out. The City Council voted unanimously in late summer to … Continue reading
Plantation Model Railroad Club to host annual train show
The holidays bring families together to celebrate traditions long established, and one of the most common for some at The Plantation at Leesburg is their childhood love of electric trains. … Continue reading
Creativity takes to the streets in downtown Mount Dora
As Edison bulbs light up the night along Royellou Lane between Fifth and Third avenues, enthusiasts flock to the newly minted Art in the Alley. The event — from 6 … Continue reading
Leesburg Regional opens new emergency department
Leesburg Regional Medical Center opened today its new emergency department, featuring 24 new patient beds, new equipment and a larger lobby. The $27-million-expansion increases the hospital’s ER capacity for the … Continue reading
Cheers to this list of Orlando-area craft breweries
Central Florida’s glass is overflowing when it comes to craft breweries and the list of options keep growing. To help you get acquainted with something new, below is a list … Continue reading