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Tavares, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Tavares! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a Tavares familyās loss helped expose an alleged puppy scam
- Why pilots nationwide see Tavaresā Lake Dora as a mustāsplash stop
Also on today's calendar: Trivia With Pete! at Eden Abbey and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you stop your bagel from running away? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 96, low: 76.
- Thursday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 94 and low of 77 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Florida Man Charged in Alleged Puppy Sales Fraud After Investigation Into Forged Veterinary Records ā [your]NEWS (yournews.com) ā A Tavares woman who lost a golden retriever puppy days after purchase is among alleged victims in a statewide puppyāsales fraud case. State investigators say the seller used forged veterinary and pedigree documents while reselling golden retrievers at steep markups. The man now faces forgery and fraud charges, and authorities believe multiple buyers received sick dogs or altered paperwork. 
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ā¢ Seaplane Bases That Really Make a Splash (flyingmag.com) ā Tavaresā seaplane base on Lake Dora is highlighted as the centerpiece of āAmericaās Seaplane City,ā drawing pilots and visitors to the downtown waterfront for dining, planeāspotting, and flyāin events. The article compares Tavares with other notable seaplane hubs nationwide and explains how seaplane training and tourism support local economies. It also notes commercial tours and training flights operating directly from Lake Dora. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Tavares
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Story Time at Tavares Public Library (Ages 0ā5) ā
Tavares Public Library, 314 N New Hampshire Ave #3099, Tavares
10:00 am
Wednesday July 22
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Other local events
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Tavares Chamber of Commerce Monthly Business Luncheon ā
Tavares Chamber of Commerce Graceway Church 10200 Morningside Dr, Leesburg, FL
11:30 am -
Trivia With Pete! at Eden Abbey ā
Eden Abbey Brewing Community, 405 S Highland St, Mt Dora
6:30 pm -
AdventHealth Waterman & Fruitland Park Emergency Department Hiring Event ā
AdventHealth Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares
9:00 am -
ToastMasters of Tavares ā
Tavares Chamber of Commerce 300 E. Main St. Tavares FL, 32778
12:00 pm -
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing ā
Tavares Calendar, 201 E. Main Street, Tavares
4:00 pm -
Story Time at Tavares Public Library (Ages 0ā5) ā
Tavares Public Library, 314 N New Hampshire Ave #3099, Tavares
10:00 am -
ToastMasters of Tavares ā
Tavares Chamber of Commerce 300 E. Main St. Tavares FL, 32778
12:00 pm
Wednesday July 22
Thursday July 23
Friday July 24
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
Friday July 31
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š Events Nearby
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Story Birds Story Time ā
Mount Dora, FL Calendar, 1995 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora
10:30 am -
Filling Your Sales Pipeline: How to Find and Meet Your Ideal Clients
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Online Event
12:00 pm -
Family Movies ā
Mount Dora, FL Calendar, 1995 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora
3:00 pm -
City Council Regular Session ā
Mount Dora, FL Calendar Mount Dora, FL 32756
6:00 pm
Tuesday July 21
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Solaris HealthCare College Park posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Part-Time Housekeeper in Tavares. Apply here.
- Vulcan Materials posted a job opening for Plant Supervisor in Tavares. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tavares here.
š Nearby News
Eustis
- 1,400-Mile 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe C7.R Edition (bringatrailer.com)
Mount Dora
- Thomas Michael Joseph (leesburg-news.com)
- Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Returns August 14 with 188 Restaurants, New Michelin Experiences and Staycation Deals (tastychomps.com)
- Duston F. Harrison (leesburg-news.com)
Leesburg
- Roland Stephen Watson (leesburg-news.com)
- Leesburg HOA vice president rams canvasser van with his truck, deputies say (clickorlando.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Put lox on it! (Thank you Hank G. for sending it in!)
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