Ok I’ve been gone again —-now working and I mean working—-All on the computer and I have been wandering away on the weekend—-but I have still been lax in my duties, so hopefully this time I’ll be able to return to regular entries.
I’d also like to welcome all the new subscribers—many of whom I’ve met in my wandering and encourage you to try the Diva’s ramblings and those of you who were not put off by the talky OLDER lady and who were kind enough to listen, I hope you enjoy my ramblings.
THIS IS 8/25-28, 2018 next weekend
The City of Mount Dora is proud to play host to the 4th Annual Village Marketplace Seafood Festival, presented by Visit Mount Dora, the last weekend of August! The Seafood festival will be August 25-26 at Simpson Cove in Mount Dora. It is two days of fresh seafood and specialty food items to sample and enjoy. This year, there will be more than 100 vendors, a kids zone and even be Pirate Parties at Magical Meat and Pisces Rising! Live music will be playing all weekend with a free concert Saturday night.
Wooden Shadow Box with small hanger and Glass Hinged top
$30.00
This week we’re still on our way to Mount Dora…..On 46 in
Sorrento
The First Point of interest is just past JJ Lounge and Dollar General and like those two locations are on the north side of 46.
If you look to your right/north you’ll see
First Baptist Church of Sorrento
http://fbcsorrento.org/index.htm
24125 Sorrento Avenue
Sorrento, FL 32776
The church started in 1912 with 22 people meeting in the one-room school house. They formed a Sunday School which was also held in the small school and by 1913 the congregation had grown to 51, when a George Battle donated property and the church was built—they continue there till 1956 when purchased a 3 1/4 acre lot at this current site on which first a Fellowship Hall (1961) was built and the auditorium was completed in 1965. They even had a radio ministry in the 70s and then in the 90s for members unable to attend in person. Changes and remodeling continued thru the 90s.
Continue on past
El Paso
Mexican Restaurant · Deli · Grocery Store
and
Lisa’s Kountry Cafe
https://www.facebook.com/lisassorrento/menu/
23911 State Road 46
Sorrento, Florida 32776
Mount Dora is a city in central Florida. It’s known for its antique shops and annual festivals. Downtown, the Modernism Museum displays modern furniture. Housed in a 1923 fire station, the Mount Dora History Museum documents local history. An extensive collection of classic cars, plus a replica of a 1940s gas station, are on display at the Museum of Speed. Northwest, bass-filled Lake Eustis has waterside restaurants. Wekipedia
Ernie Irvan #28 Bound Cover in Excellent Condition
Fridays: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Picking available, wine tasting and country store. Country Kitchen is CLOSED during the week.
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm – Country Kitchen is OPEN in late December and runs until Mid March
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm – Country Kitchen is OPEN in late December and runs until Mid March
Country Kitchen which offers u-roast hot dogs, soda and chips and home-style strawberry shortcakes, home-made milkshakes and ice cream sundaes WEEKENDS during the strawberry season (Late December-Late March).
vineyard with an onsite winery featuring their authentic Sorrento wines including most popular Strawberry Wine, Blueberry wine, and Muscadine wines Carlos, Noble and Southern Belle – Rosé blend.
All wine selections are available at $12.99 per bottle (plus tax).
Discover Mount Dora
To return to 46 return to 44 and turn right—then right again on Plymouth Sorrento Rd and continue on it until you come to 46 and, turn right heading back west to Mt. Dora.
Mount Dora Today
Mount Dora is now home to more than 13,000. The city retains the flavor of a small town with many historic buildings and its large canopy oak trees, and is known for its variety of antique and specialty shops and numerous special events throughout the year.
Come back next week when we’ll tell you all about Mt. Dora—places to see—things to do—-all that good stuff.
An interesting trivia fact: The 1981 film “Honky Tonk Freeway” was filmed in Mount Dora, and many Mount Dora buildings were temporarily painted pink for the film’s set.
Today, Mount Dora is a still-growing city with a flair for the arts, and the city remains a popular tourist destination.
