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Mount Dora, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Mount Dora! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Mount Dora boat buyers are walking away from new models

Also on today's calendar: Discover New Christian Music: Patrick Gibson + Shari Frink & The Mission and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: There was a pink man who lived in a one story pink house. Everything he had was pink. What color were the stairs? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Florida election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warmer with a shower or two, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun, a few showers, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Knockout Punches on New Boat Pricing (tradeonlytoday.com) — Mount Dora Boating Center & Marina reports new boat sales down as much as 70%, with many customers shocked by six-figure price tags and turning to used boats instead. Manager Julia Baugh says even rentals in Mount Dora are off about 20–25%, as rising costs and fuel prices make boating a tougher splurge for local families.
   

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    Call me and I’ll come get him right away. Thank you Carol 352-455-8126 (Nextdoor Country Club Of Mount Dora)
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  • Brinker International posted a job opening for Line Cook - Mount Dora Chili's in Mount Dora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Dora here.

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  • Darci Lynne Brings Growing Pains Tour to Eustis on Jan. 22 (lakeandsumterstyle.com)
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  • Results for Lake County races in Florida's midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026 (clickorlando.com)

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Ok Mount Dora! 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: "There was a pink man who lived in a one story pink house. Everything he had was pink. What color were the stairs?" — There were no stairs. (Thank you Ro B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mount Dora

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.