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🌱 How will Howey Mansion’s new historic status change the town?
And check out ENJOY A FUN SUNDAY AFTERNOON with The DIVAS of The 70s & 80s Show on the Howey-in-the-Hills Patch calendar
Good morning Howey-in-the-Hills! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Howey Mansion's new historic status change the town?
Also on today's calendar: ENJOY A FUN SUNDAY AFTERNOON with The DIVAS of The 70s & 80s Show.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Iconic Howey Mansion in Lake County awarded state historical marker (mynews13.com) — Howey-in-the-Hills' beloved Howey Mansion has just been awarded an official Florida state historical marker, cementing it as a must-see local landmark. Residents and town leaders recently celebrated the new roadside marker on Florida 19, and weekday historic tours continue at the restored 1925 estate. You can visit the mansion on Citrus Avenue and book tours online or by phone. 
📸 Around Howey-in-the-Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Howey-in-the-Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- ENJOY A FUN SUNDAY AFTERNOON with The DIVAS of The 70s & 80s Show →
Old Mill Playhouse Epic Theatres of The Villages, 1000 Old Mill Run, The Villages
3:00 pm
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
📣 Howey-in-the-Hills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- City Council Workshop →
E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center, 243 S. Lake Ave., Groveland
10:00 am - Voluntary Prekindergarten New Provider Orientation →
ELCLC Office, 1300 Citizens Blvd. Suite 206, Leesburg
10:00 am - Pizza & Wings Specials →
19th Wave Restaurant, 18000 Eagles Way, Tavares
11:00 am - Planning & Zoning Board Meeting →
Tavares Calendar, 201 E. Main Street, Tavares
3:00 pm - Happy Hour →
19th Wave Restaurant, 18000 Eagles Way, Tavares
4:00 pm - Live Music at Whiskey Kitchen
Whiskey Kitchen Location Description: Mount Dora is a laid-back downtown Mount Dora favorite known for its Southern-inspired comfort food, craft cocktails, and one of the best whiskey selections in the area. The energetic but cozy atm
5:00 pm - Cross Country Meet @ Lake Pointe
Minneola Charter Clermont, FL 34715
5:30 pm - Open House/Annual Title 1 Night
Carver Middle School Leesburg, FL 34748
5:30 pm - Live Piano at Tremain's Tavern at Lakeside Inn
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora
6:00 pm - Live Music at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community, 405 S. Highland St., Mount Dora
6:30 pm - BLITHE SPIRIT at the IceHouse Theatre
Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse, 1100 N Unser Street, Mount Dora
7:30 pm - 2026 General Election--Initial mailout of vote-by-mail ballots to military and overseas voters →
Tavares FL
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Baby Raccoon visiting last night, we had once last year that was a joy to watch for weeks straight.
Love these little guys. I'm going to add the one from last year because he was so fun. (Nextdoor Emery Heights)
- Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Tavares. Apply here.
- ConcordRENTS posted a job opening for Community Director in Leesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howey-in-the-Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tavares
- Rabies-quarantined kittens in Lake County ready for adoption (wftv.com)
- FL Boys Week Four Recap: Sallault Claims the Weeks Top Spot (milesplit.com)
- Opening statements begin in Mount Dora double-murder trial of Vickie Williams (wogx.com)
Minneola
- Which Florida Boys Classification Is No. 1? (milesplit.com)
- Four Corners Travel Guide (airbnb.com)
Ok Howey-in-the-Hills! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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