š± How a Tavares-to-Apopka rail line fits into SunRailās future
Tavares, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Tavares! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a Tavares-to-Apopka rail line fits into SunRailās future
Also on today's calendar: Lake County Plant & Pottery Festival - Spring 2026 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
- Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Rail to ApopkaĀ remainsĀ unfunded despite long-range plans (theapopkachief.com) ā Regional planners are still eyeing a future passenger rail corridor that would run from Tavares through Apopka into Orlando, but thereās currently no funding to move it forward. Officials say the upgraded Orange Blossom Express freight line could support SunRail-style service someday, yet current priorities and dollars are focused on connecting SunRail to Orlando International Airport instead. 
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šø Around Tavares
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Meditation in the Garden
Discovery Gardens, 1951 Woodlea Rd, Tavares
10:00 am
Wednesday April 29
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Other local events
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Water Day Celebration
Tavares Calendar , 100 E. Ruby Street , Tavares
9:00 am -
Fierce, Fabulous & Female
Tavares Chamber of Commerce , 1100 E. Alfred St , Tavares
4:00 pm -
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing - CANCELED
Tavares Calendar , 201 E. Main Street , Tavares
4:00 pm -
Lake County Plant & Pottery Festival - Spring 2026
Far Reach Ranch UPICK Farm , 1255 S Dora Blvd , Tavares
10:00 am -
City Council Meeting
Tavares City Hall , 201 E Main St , Tavares
4:00 pm -
Tavares Farmers Market
Wooton Park tavares , 100 E Ruby St , Tavares
9:00 am -
Mamas and Mimosas at Far Reach Ranch
Far Reach Ranch UPICK Farm , 1255 S Dora Blvd , Tavares
9:00 am
Saturday April 25
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
Sunday May 3
Wednesday May 6
Friday May 8
Sunday May 10
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š Events Nearby
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1 Million Cups
Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce , 343 N. Bay St. , Eustis
8:30 am -
Mah Jongg Social Club
Mount Dora, FL Calendar , 1995 N Donnelly St , Mount Dora
10:30 am -
Toddler Time
Mount Dora, FL Calendar , 1995 N Donnelly St , Mount Dora
10:30 am -
AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
11:00 am
Wednesday April 22
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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How much is an average yard cutting in Lake Francis Estates ?? (Nextdoor Lake Frances Estates) - Im looking for a private part time companion /caregiving job in the area 2pm to ?.
I do laundry, cook easy meals, light house work and run errands and grocery shop. Please message me if you're interested or know of someone in need. ā¦ (Nextdoor Dead River Road)
- Golden Corral posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Eustis. Apply here.
- Goodwill of Central Florida, Inc. posted a job opening for Textile Hanger (41556) in Mount Dora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tavares here.
š Nearby News
Eustis
- Wildfire Evacuees: U-Haul Offers Disaster Relief at 49 Stores in Florida, Georgia (businesswire.com)
Mount Dora
- These Florida Destinations Don't Impress Immediately But Win You Over (myfamilytravels.com)
- Mount Dora mayor urges Lake County to protect rural lands from sprawl (dailycommercial.com)
- Faces & Places ā April 22, 2026 (midfloridanewspapers.com)
Ok Tavares! 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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