Dade Battlefield Historic Park brings history to life

Campfires, the smell of bread baking and the occasional gun shot sound are just a few of the things one can find at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park. The park, 7200 Battlefield Parkway in Bushnell, marks the site of a battle in 1835 between the Seminole Indians and Major Dade’s troops, which marked the startContinue reading “Dade Battlefield Historic Park brings history to life”

Florida Military Collectors Show displays memorabilia

Veterans, collectors and doomsday preparers alike all gathered Saturday in Mount Dora for the Florida Military Collectors Show at the Renningers Antique Center. The free show, which brought more than 100 vendors, is known as one of the largest military collectible shows in the southeast of The United States. Greg Spalding, a resident of WinterContinue reading “Florida Military Collectors Show displays memorabilia”

Modiste Market brings Regency to Mount Dora

With carriage rides through historic Mount Dora and all-day dance lessons, merchants brought music, menus of food and merriment to members of the ton during the recent Modiste Market at the Lakeside Inn. The market, which is put on once a year by the Orange Blossom Market Co., is a Regency-themed shopping event inspired byContinue reading “Modiste Market brings Regency to Mount Dora”

Friday events offer fun for foodies, adventurers

Fridays, food trucks and fun are three things that make for an entertaining event. Food fans can find all three in one place each month in several communities nearby. From Belleview to Eustis to Webster, there’s a preview of the monthly food-focused events that have something for everyone in today’s Daily Sun. Read this storyContinue reading “Friday events offer fun for foodies, adventurers”

Fun continues at week 2 of Camp Villages

From the strum of ukulele strings to the pop of balls hitting pickleball paddles, the sounds of Camp Villages can be heard throughout the community. The program gives Villagers and their grandchildren a plethora• •of pastimes to choose from as a way to spend time together during the long days of summer vacation. This year’sContinue reading “Fun continues at week 2 of Camp Villages”

Legacy of Juneteenth inspires celebration

“Until the lions have their own historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter.”  The African proverb, which encourages people to tell their own stories before they are misconstrued by another storyteller, was shared by keynote speaker Rik Stevenson during the third annual Juneteenth celebration hosted Sunday by the African American Club ofContinue reading “Legacy of Juneteenth inspires celebration”