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March Trivia: What are the 6 most recent movies the Orange Blossom Cannonball has starred in?
March Trivia: What are the 6 most recent movies the Orange Blossom Cannonball has starred in? Mon, Feb 29, 2016 The original 1907 steam engine can take you on a journey back in time, and many movies use it to do just that. The movie train began its career in the film industry in 1964. Read More

Easter-Inspired Scavenger Hunt: A Family Fun Idea
Easter-Inspired Scavenger Hunt: A Family Fun Idea Mon, Feb 29, 2016 Are you looking for a way to put a fresh new twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt? Whether you need ideas for Easter Sunday or simply want a fun activity to enjoy on your next free weekend, we’ve got you covered. Below, we will be sharing our tip... Read More

5 Fresh Ways to Tackle Spring Cleaning
5 Fresh Ways to Tackle Spring Cleaning Mon, Feb 29, 2016 With the month of March finally upon us, you may be thinking about how best to complete your spring cleaning for the season. But if the mere words “spring cleaning” scare you, don’t worry—there are better, easier ways to tackle the project than you m... Read More

Central Florida Homes: 10 Last-Minute Staging Ideas
Central Florida Homes: 10 Last-Minute Staging Ideas Mon, Feb 29, 2016 Are you entering the final stages of your home selling process? Congratulations! The finish line is almost in sight, but there’s still a few more steps to tackle—one of them being your home’s open house. While by this point you have likely already wo... Read More

Saint Patrick’s Day Décor: 8 Ways to Color Your Home Green
Saint Patrick’s Day Décor: 8 Ways to Color Your Home Green Mon, Feb 29, 2016 Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! To get in the spirit and add a bit of luck to your day, decking your home out in green décor can be a great (and fun) way to celebrate. In today’s blog, we will be looking at eight easy ways to color your home green. Read More

Georgefest 2016 - 114th Annual Celebration
Georgefest 2016 - 114th Annual Celebration Fri, Feb 26, 2016 Georgefest 2016 - 114th Annual Celebration Read More

19TH ANNUAL MOUNT DORA MUSIC FESTIVAL
19TH ANNUAL MOUNT DORA MUSIC FESTIVAL Fri, Feb 19, 2016 19TH ANNUAL MOUNT DORA MUSIC FESTIVAL Read More

41st ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL
41st ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL Sat, Feb 06, 2016 41st Annual Arts Festival - 9 am to 5 pm Read More

February Trivia: Who was Mount Dora’s first mayor? Hint: Their home is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
February Trivia: Who was Mount Dora’s first mayor? Hint: Their home is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Mon, Feb 01, 2016 This mayor had a famous Central Florida landmark named after him. His Queen Anne Victorian style home continues to be a popular tourist destination for those visiting Mount Dora. What was his name? Read more to find out! Read More

Valentine’s Day 2016: 6 Reasons to Love Central Florida
Valentine’s Day 2016: 6 Reasons to Love Central Florida Mon, Feb 01, 2016 Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re scrambling to put together special dinner plans or are planning fun activities with the family, this Valentine’s Day might be the perfect time to reflect on why you live in—and love—your Central Florida home and ... Read More

Mount Dora Home Buying 101: A Home You Can Afford
Mount Dora Home Buying 101: A Home You Can Afford Mon, Feb 01, 2016 Finding and buying an affordable home is a big task for buyers all across the country—and rightfully so! Picking out your new home is an important part of the process, but figuring out if you can reasonably afford it is just as crucial. Read More

12th Annual Tavares African American Heritage Festival & Parade Mon, Feb 01, 2016 12th Annual Tavares African American Heritage Festival & Parade Read More

Finding Your Dream Home
Finding Your Dream Home Mon, Feb 01, 2016 Every hopeful soon-to-be homeowner has a vision of their “dream home” in mind. Whether that’s a home they would like to retire in, or one where they hope to start a family, knowing how to find it can be a tall order. In today’s blog, we hope to show ... Read More

Central Florida Homes: Real Estate, Then and Now
Central Florida Homes: Real Estate, Then and Now Mon, Feb 01, 2016 With our age of technology, easy access to home listings and working with a real estate agent have never been easier—but it wasn’t always this way! Even as few as five, ten or twenty years ago, buying or selling a home was not quite the fast-paced pr... Read More