Holidays

Mount Dora to ring in the New Year at Sunset Park

MOUNT DORA, Fla.—The City of Mount Dora invites residents and visitors to ring in 2026 with a New Year’s Eve Celebration Wednesday night. The festivities kick off at 9 p.m. at Sunset Park, 230 West 4th Avenue, and continue until 12:30 a.m., and include a live performances by Mel’s Mighty Mo Town Machine and Blues Brothers Tribute, street games and a fireworks display over Lake Dora at midnight. A VIP Experience is available with special perks and surprises throughout the evening, visit: www.MountDora.gov

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Holiday heroes lend a hand to lift patients’ spirits at Clermont hospital

CLERMONT, Fla. — Orlando Health South Lake Hospital along with Clermont Fire Department and Lake County Fire Rescue teamed up to spread festive cheer on Tuesday. Santa, his elf friends, and the Grinch surprised patients and families as they wished everyone a happy holiday season through the windows of the hospital’s five-story bed tower.

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Meet Elf Boardway: The Eustis principal who turns school mornings into magic

EUSTIS, Fla.—Eustis Elementary School Principal Reanna Boardway isn’t just running a school; she’s sprinkling magic along the way. Since Monday, Boardway has been donning a red elf costume and a pointy hat, reminiscent of the ever-popular “Elf on the Shelf,” surprising her students with playful and sometimes mischievous antics, leaving them eagerly anticipating what she will do next. She began the tradition last year, dressing up the last week of school before the December holiday break to help increase attendance, she told Inside Lake. It was so much fun and such a hit with the kids, she decided to do

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Tavares transforms into Winter Wonderland Saturday with parade and holiday festivities

TAVARES, Fla.— Downtown Tavares will transform into a Winter Wonderland late Saturday afternoon beginning with the city’s annual Christmas parade and celebration. The parade begins at 5 p.m. on Main Street at Sinclair Avenue; it will travel south to Ruby Street, turn east and continue to St. Clair Abrams Avenue and then north back to Main Street, and finally west back to Sinclair Avenue. Inside Lake will join the parade, tossing plenty of candy, and a few fun surprises along the way. Don’t be shy! Give us a big “hi!” when you see us go by! After the parade, attendees

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Holiday magic returns to Ferran Park for 38th Annual Light-Up Eustis

EUSTIS, Fla.— The holiday season officially arrives in Eustis on Friday as the city hosts its 38th annual Light-Up Eustis celebration at Ferran Park, starting at 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy performances by the Eustis High School Jazz Band and the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, try a snow slide and snap free photos with Santa. Food vendors and holiday shopping booths will also be on hand. At 6 p.m., the city will light its 50-foot Christmas tree, adorned with more than 13,000 twinkling bulbs. Santa will make his grand entrance by firetruck before settling into his North Pole booth for free

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Ring in the holidays Saturday at Light Up Mount Dora

MOUNT DORA, Fla.—The holiday season in Lake County kicks off Saturday in Mount Dora with the city’s annual Light Up Mount Dora event scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. The city is planning a full evening of festivities spread throughout downtown, offering visitors a mix of live entertainment, holiday lights and family-friendly activities. 5 to 9 p.m. Donnelly Park: Holiday program hosted by Magic 107.7’s Chad & Leslye, holiday entertainment and special performance by Stetson University’s Symphony Orchestra at 5:30 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. Sunset Park: Live music and entertainment 7 p.m. Sunset Park: Christmas tree lighting and fireworks

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Holiday season kicks off Saturday with Light Up Mount Dora

MOUNT DORA, Fla.—The holiday season in Lake County kicks off Saturday in Mount Dora with the city’s annual Light Up Mount Dora event. 4 to 6 p.m. Donnelly Park: Holiday program hosted by Magic 107.7’s Chad & Leslye 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Elizabeth Evans Park: Live music and a special appearance by Buddy the Elf 6 to 9 p.m. Sunset Park: Main Street Leasing Christmas tree lighting, photos with Santa 6:30 p.m. Sunset Park: Fireworks over Lake Dora 7:30 p.m. Elizabeth Evans Park: Drone show hosted by John Brown of Fox 35 Orlando Bring blankets or chairs and admission to

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