🌱 What’s planned for Tavares’ big July 4th bash at Lake Dora?
Tavares, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Tavares! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s planned for Tavares’ big July 4th bash at Lake Dora?
- Tavares soldier involved in heroic but tragic rescue off Morocco coast
Also on today's calendar: 🌟 ONE SHOW ONLY: The Ultimate "Feel-Good" Tribute! 🌟 and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a camel who likes to perform in plays? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 75.
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Where to Watch 4th of July Weekend Fireworks in Orlando 2026 (gottagoorlando.com) — Mark your calendar: the City of Tavares will throw its annual 4th of July Celebration at Lake Dora on Saturday, July 4, 2026, starting with a 5 p.m. parade. Afterward, downtown Tavares will be packed with live entertainment, food trucks, games, and family activities, all leading up to a 9 p.m. fireworks show over the lake. 
• 1st Lt. Kendrick Key posthumously awarded Soldier's Medal for heroism in Morocco (einpresswire.com) — A U.S. Army specialist from Tavares is central to a heroic but tragic rescue attempt in Morocco, where 1st Lt. Kendrick Key died trying to save her after she fell from coastal cliffs. The article details the incident, the extensive search, and Key’s posthumous Soldier’s Medal, highlighting his selfless leadership and the military community’s response.
📸 Around Tavares
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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🌟 ONE SHOW ONLY: The Ultimate "Feel-Good" Tribute! 🌟 →
Hideaway Performing Arts Center, 431 Plaza Dr, Eustis
4:00 pm
Sunday July 12
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Other local events
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Story Time at Tavares Public Library (Ages 0–5) →
Tavares Public Library, 314 N New Hampshire Ave #3099, Tavares
10:00 am -
City Council Meeting →
Tavares Calendar, City Hall - Council Chambers 201 E. Main Street, Tavares
4:00 pm -
Office Closures - Independence Day →
Tavares Calendar Tavares, FL 32778
8:00 am -
ToastMasters of Tavares →
Tavares Chamber of Commerce 300 E. Main St. Tavares FL, 32778
12:00 pm -
Independence Day Parade →
Donnelly Park, 530 N Donnelly St, Mt Dora
10:00 am -
Mount Dora Fourth of July Parade & Celebration →
Downtown Mount Dora, 120 W 5th Ave, Mt Dora
10:00 am -
⛳ Kids Golf Camp (Ages 6-17) →
Deer Island Country Club, 18000 Eagles Club House Way, Tavares
3:00 pm -
Tavares 4th of July Parade and Celebration →
Wooton Park, 100 E Ruby St, Tavares
4:30 pm -
Youth Summer Cooking Camp (JULY) →
Lake County Agriculture Center, 1951 Woodlea Rd, Tavares
9:00 am -
Lake County Landscaping 101 →
Lake County Agriculture Center, 1951 Woodlea Rd, Tavares
6:00 pm
Wednesday July 1
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
Monday July 6
Wednesday July 15
📣 Tavares Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Mt Dora Art League Plein Air
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 134 5 th Ave Mt Dora
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Story Birds Story Time →
Mount Dora, FL Calendar, 1995 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora
10:30 am -
Sister Cities Lunch at Magical Meat
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Magical Meat Boutique 3725 W. Old US Hwy 441 Mount Dora
12:30 pm -
Family Movies →
Mount Dora, FL Calendar, 1995 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora
3:00 pm
Tuesday June 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Tavares. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Tavares. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tavares here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eustis
- Carolyn M. Shaw (leesburg-news.com)
- Melanie Carole Adkins (villages-news.com)
Mount Dora
- Mount Dora High School earns prestigious sportsmanship award (wftv.com)
- Polyurethane Foam Gaskets: The High-Load Sealing Solution That Outlasts Rubber (prentissheadlight.com)
Leesburg
- Suspected drunk driver stopped at Leesburg bar accuses cop of abusing his power (leesburg-news.com)
- Suspected shoplifter on electric cart arrested after unwelcome return to Walmart (leesburg-news.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A drama-dary (Thank you Phillip M. for sending it in!)
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