Outdoors & Arts

On a perfect Saturday afternoon, there’s no better scent in Mount Dora than the mingled aroma of freshly cut grass and salty lake air wafting through the canopy of century-old oak trees at Gilbert Park. While many visitors flock here for the iconic lighthouse, true Mount Dorans know this lakefront oasis is the essential gathering place. As lifelong residents, we’ve logged countless hours here—from our child’s earliest birthday parties to those quiet sunset strolls. This is the park where you can truly relax and let your kids be obnoxious while chatting with fellow parents, knowing they are safe inside the…