Tina Allen

For the month of June, Lake County sold 387 homes. Sales are slowly but surely rising. Now, the prices are obviously lower due to many foreclosures, short-sales and bank owned properties being sold, but, I am optimistic that the "playing field" will level out.

What are you seeing in your area?

"A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes." -Hugh Downs

Get your cameras and binoculars ready. This 2 hour Dora Canal cruise will be an experience you won't soon forget. The beautiful lake views as well as the chance to see nature at its best. Just relax and enjoy the tranquil sounds all around you.

Boat Tours

When: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - Friday, July 31, 2009 11 a.m. 1:30 & 4 p.m.

Where: City of Mount Dora Docks
400 W. Fourth Ave., Mount Dora

Cost: $20 adult; $15 age 6-12

Description: Enjoy a relaxing two-hour narrated Dora Canal cruise. Guests may see gators, birds, turtles, otters and more.

Contact: Call Tim Coates at (352) 383-3933.

Categories: Nature Activities
Website: http://lakecountywaterways.com

Let us all remember the reasons of Our Independance Day! While we are enjoying our family, friends, food and fireworks, please take a moment to give thanks to our soldiers and those that are risking their lives so that we may enjoy all that we have.

Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Adlai E. Stevenson

Join us in downtown Mt. Dora for an Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. Great Family Fun awaits you in this quaint little historic town. I will see you there!

Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration

Dates: July 4, 2009
Join us for an old fashioned celebration of our Independence Day with a parade at 10am, DJ & live music in Gilbert park starting at 5PM, and fireworks at dusk! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mount Dora.

Location: Downtown For more information- Contact: Lori Phone: 352-383-2165

* No pets/animals are permitted inside a special event area, per City Code of Ordinances, Section 18.070, Ordinance Num. 634.

Also, visit us at the Lakeside Inn for great food and entertainment.

Saturday, July 4, 2008
126th Independence Day Celebration
Join us for the great American cook-out and enjoy the sights and sounds... stilt walkers, balloon artists, jugglers, patriotic dancers, Key Club dunk tank, Color

Location: The Historic Lakeside Inn Times: 5 - 8 pm For more information - Contact: Lakeside Inn
Phone: (352) 383 4101

I cannot believe it....it has finally happened! I did not think we would see this day for a very long time, if ever. I wish I had DVR'd it. I was not prepared. I wonder if anyone else caught it. I am sure no one else was paying attention. Maybe they will do it again. Could we be that lucky?

The news reported......yep! You guessed it, they reported house sales are up and rising. I don't even remember which station. Now, I am flipping all over....I just want to hear it again. House sales are rising! Woo Hoo!!

I sometimes will stop listening to the news....they never, and I mean never, seem to report on anything positive. And if there is something positive, they twist it all around and it comes out negative. I just can't watch....it depresses me too much.

But, while in the middle of doing something else, I overheard the great news. It's not that I already didn't know, I follow the trends and pay attention to what is going on in my market and those around me, but, it's also my business to watch. Most consumers aren't following the data....they are listening to the news. And, they are getting it all wrong (the news). The public believes what they hear and they make decisions based on the fear....the fear they seem to get from listening to the news.

I hope they heard it.....It's hard to get them to believe me when I tell them, but, if the news says it....it must be right!

Now, I just hope they replay that segment over and over again. Get ready....your phones will start ringing with "Did you hear the news?"