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“Moe” Molinaro refl ects on his

days with The Brothers Two Trio. Page 6

Don Moon discovered a talent for painting on metal quite accidentally. Page 2

2 February 2016 | Neighbors

By Cindy DianCorrespondent

As Don Moon of Longwood was waiting for paint to dry while working at his friend’s painting business, he picked up some scrap metal and messed around with some of the left over paints. Choosing different colors and playing around with the designs, he unknowingly created a unique style of art.

“I paint on metal using industrial paints and add my own pigments and thinners to create different styles and textures,” he said. “It’s kind of like a science experiment most of the time.”

He continued his newfound hobby for years before showcasing his work at the Mount Dora Art Festival a few weeks ago. It was his first real art show and felt he had a lot of success. He not only sold many pieces of art, he also created a lot of helpful contacts and obtained much feedback of his work.

“One art dealer came up to me and asked me about my work,” he said. “He told me about his experience with art and told me to quit whatever else I’m doing because I’m meant to be an artist. It’s always nice to hear that my work means something to people.”

Moon has a variety of pieces that deal with environmental issues that have caught the attention of many art lovers. One of his most popular paintings is a two-piece set depicting the oil spill in the gulf.

“The problem wasn’t resolved, they just made the oil sink to the bottom so it wasn’t seen on the surface,” he said. “So when the boats go by, the rudder makes waves and the oil is kicked up and seen among the waters. My painting shows this issue and creates awareness of it.”

Another artwork close to his heart is a three-piece set entitled “Black Ice” which was inspired by the melting gla-ciers in Greenland.

“If you magnify what is in the ice, you will see black particles in them,” he said. “The ice is not pure anymore and those particles attract heat so they are melting at a substantial rate.”

But Moon also likes to paint things in nature like dragonflies and wildflowers,

and also has a collection of figurative nudes that his wife poses for.

“I was actually contacted and invited to an art show in Orlando called nude night,” he said. “I was honored to have my work recognized at this incredible invent.”

Most of Moon’s creations can be seen on his website at www.donmoonart.com or Facebook page Don Moon Art and Design. He said he loves talking about his work and doesn’t mind showing it to the World.

“Art gives me something to do that I love,” he said. “Everyone tells me that I look at the World so differently and that perspective is what inspires my work.”

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Local artist Don Moon showcased his unique art of paintings on metal at the Mount Dora Art Festival. CINDY DIAN / CORRESPONDENT

Don Moon has a variety of pieces that deal with environmental issues that have caught the attention of many art lovers. One of his most popular paintings is a two-piece set depicting the oil spill in the gulf. “The problem wasn’t resolved, they just made the oil sink to the bottom so it wasn’t seen on the surface,” he said. “So when the boats go by, the rudder makes waves and the oil is kicked up and seen among the waters. My painting shows this issue and cre-ates awareness of it.”

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IF YOU WERE IN CHARGE OF GUN CONTROL, WHAT WOULD YOUR GUIDELINES BE?

If they’ve had military experience they can own a gun – veterans of any sort. If they have a criminal record, robbery and above, they shouldn’t be allowed to own a gun. But I believe they have the right to protect themselves. – Coen Flournoy, Groveland

Well I think I would make sure that all guns were registered, and also the owners of the guns. – Rev. Billy Lock, Groveland

Definitely gotta have background check, and hopefully faster than they have now. And the background check needs to include some sort of mental health evaluation. Other than that, every-thing’s OK. If they want to buy an AKG and splatter than squirrel across the wall, that’s OK. – David Christensen, Bushnell

I think what I would do first is a background check, make sure they don;t have a criminal history. And I’d make sure they’re registered voters. – Kassie Tyler-Merchant, Clermont

Knowledge about their care, and how to use the, and safety, and all that. I think people should be able to carry guns with the cor-rect permits. – Shannon Gordon, Clermont

Their age, over 21. They need to have experience, knowledge about how to use it. Only use it at appropriate times and loca-tions. – J.J. Estrada, Clermont


By Marilyn VallelyCorrespondent

The Pavilion on the Lake in Tavares was the venue recently for a very Scot-tish, very tartan and a very big surprise wedding for the bride.

As British couple Leanne and Tracy Goodfellow were flying across the Atlantic en route to a Florida vacation in December, Leanne was looking forward to a fun, relaxing time. The couple adore the Lake County area and visiting with Scottish friends here.

The trip became special, however, when 39-year-old Tracy got down on one knee on the flight and proposed to his girlfriend of 10 years. A few days later they just happened to pop into the Pavilion on the Lake in Tavares, where Leanne discovered she was to be married the following week.

Her boyfriend and their British friends James and Angela Vallely, who live here, had secretly planned the whole event over the summer.

"I never suspected a thing, but I am

delighted that everyone was so skilled at subterfuge," laughed Leanne, 34, after the wedding. "I had to find a wedding dress, do fittings, arrange hairdressing and manicure appointments and a million other things in a very short time. But the main event was already taken care of, thanks to the secret planners."

Indeed, the surprise plans were actu-ally formalized in June between the three friends via computer. "It's the modern way and relatively straightforward," said Tracy. "I was a wee bit nervous that she would turn me down. We had to presume that she would be happy. I am so relieved that she was!"

The wedding service was conducted in the Pavilion and afterwards the wedding party, including many Scottish/Florid-ian kilted guests, enjoyed the wedding breakfast there also.

"When James and Angela, our friends, sent us the Pavilion link online I was blown away," said Tracy. "I was sure Leanne would love it - but when we both actually saw the place, it was even more amazing. The staff at the Pavilion were

supreme - which helped in the surprise planning."

Florida has been a solid favorite of the couple for vacations over their 10 year relationship. Scottish friend James Vallely, manager of Wells Fargo in Eustis, married his wife in Leesburg 7 years ago, and of course Tracy and Leanne were guests. However, this time James played a key role in the proceedings -as Notary Public he performed the ceremony.

"Marriage was not foremost in my mind until recently. But the oppor-tunity to have a wedding in a warm, sunny and beautiful location seemed ideal. It has made this vacation very special, one in a million, actually," said Tracy.

Will they be returning to these shores every year for the anniversary?

"Great idea," said Tracy. "Florida holds a special place in our hearts now so we always want to return."

And Leanne added, "Now we have a terrific excuse to keep coming back!"

Tracy Goodfellow proposed to Leanne on a flight here from Great Britain in December, then married her a week later at the Pavilion in Tavares. “I never suspected a thing, but I am delighted that everyone was so skilled at subterfuge,” laughed Leanne. MARILYN VALLELY /

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To this day, you can often catch Domi-nick Molinaro tapping on whatever is in front of him, using his fingers like drumsticks.

You may even be able to hear him sing a song or two, should the opportunity present itself.

That’s because even after more than 40 years since he played drums and sang professionally, the music he made with The Brothers Two Trio in the 1960s has never left him.

“We had quite a run,” Molinaro said of the group.

In Long Island, New York, circa 1944, Molinaro played drums in his high school dance band.

“That was the begin-ning of everything. The high school band started me out. I was about 13 years old and I loved playing rhythm. I played on anything I could tap on with my hands,” Molinaro said.

After graduating, he enlisted a saxophonist and a keyboard player and even took some lessons. He contin-ued playing small gigs, but in 1960, when his brother Louis Molinaro came back into town, the fun really started. That’s when the two – Dominick, who changed his name to Dom Monel, on drums and Louis, now Lou Monel, on lead vocals – got brought on keyboard player Bob Maddox and formed the Brothers Two Trio.

They started out playing smaller clubs around town and pretty soon word began to spread that they were good. Popular songs at that time – including “Teach Me Tonight,” “Tangerine” and “Route 66” -- were part of their repertoire.

“We played all the standards. That’s what people liked. We played, they danced and pretty soon we were play-ing big-time clubs from the East to the West coasts, from New Jersey and New

York City to upstate New York. We even played with Jack Jones,” Molinaro said. “My brother Lou was the lead singer, but we all did vocals and harmonized.”

Depending on the venue and the crowds, the Brothers Two Trio also per-formed comedy acts between their music sets and they started getting invited onto radio shows. The group made the rounds and were able to promote their music by playing live on the radio.

Molinaro’s nickname was “Moe.”In the midst of their prime, the group

was contacted by Laurie Records and in 1963, they recorded a single written for them called “Chickee.”

The flip side of the vinyl 45 RPM single featured a song called “Can Spring be Far

Behind,” an instru-mental piece written by Maddox.

“The record took off. It was real good and we were in the top 50,” Molinaro said.

Soon after that, the group’s manager called and let them know that the makers of the Cinebox juke b o x w a n t e d t h e m to star in a video o f " C h i c k e e . " T h e

Cinebox would provide up to three min-utes of sound film for 25 cents. Up to 40 titles were available at a time. In 1964, Chickee was made into a video and fea-tured in the Cinebox.

Molinaro, then married with two chil-dren, a boy and a girl, said as he and his family were driving along sometimes, Chickee would come on the radio and everyone would freeze -- Molinaro’s orders.

As time passed, the gigs slowed down a bit and in 1976, Molinaro moved his family to Florida. He worked at a machine shop in Orlando, where he became a foreman, and remained a freelance musi-cian for a time until he retired.

“Everything comes to an end. I was getting kind of old and couldn’t last for 4 or 5-hour jobs anymore,” he said.

Even after that, his grandchildren and

nephews never let him forget his musi-cal days because they know that Grandpa Dominick and his drum set in the garage are something special, he said.

When Molinaro turned 75, four years ago, his family surprised him with a party, musical entertainers and all. Much to his delight, two of the guests were his brother Lou Monel and Maddox. The party, turned into a makeshift reunion and when the three were invited on stage, the Molinaros and Maddox jumped right

in and memories of The Brothers TwoTrio came to life once again, if only fora couple of songs.

“What we did, what we were able toaccomplish, you don’t expect that tohappen. I think about it all the time,”Molinaro said.

Today, the 1963 record can still bepurchased online, marketed toward col-lectors. It can also be downloaded and ifone searches 'YouTube' for the Chickeetitle and group name.

Moe MusicFounder of The Brothers Two Trio still tapping out music

many years later

Dominick Molinaro, shown here with a photo of The Brothers Two Trio, recorded a single called “Chickee” that went top 50 in 1963. LINDA CHARLTON / CORRESPONDENT

“We played all the standards. That’s what

people liked. We played, they danced and pretty

soon we were playing big-time clubs from the East to the West coasts, from New Jersey and New York City to

upstate New York.Dominick Molinaro


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When fighting broke out in Ukraine, business-man Maksym “Max” Serdiukov knew it was time to look for opportunities elsewhere. After visiting several countries, he chose a small pizza parlor in Tavares as his first project.

“In the Ukraine I worked with import and distributing goods as well as advertising and pro-moting products,” he said. “When we felt it was time to move, we searched through Europe and Asia, but felt like the United States was the best

place for business. Now I’ve confirmed it.”Serdiukov stepped out of his usual trade and

purchased Digino’s Pizza in August 2014. He has already opened another Digino’s in Lake Mary and is currently in negotiations for a third one.

“I liked this business very much and have always been interested in restaurants,” he said. “It’s dif-ferent from what I did in the Ukraine, but I wanted to challenge myself and see if I could do it or not.”

Serdiukov’s rule in any business is to have the best professionals possible. When he took own-ership of Digino’s, he changed 80 percent of the team.

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“The two most impor-tant things for a successful restaurant is No. 1 — the quality of food,” he said. “We buy only the top ingredients and make everything fresh. Even our dough. The second is service. We have a highly experienced manager and professional chef and I’m very proud of our team here.”

Diginio’s is known for its New York pizza, which comes in five different sizes ranging from 10 inches to a 28-inch party pizza.

“Not many pizza places attempt the 28-inch pizza because it is very hard to do,” he said. “We have to cut it into squares because it is so large.”

According to Serdikov, the most popular pie is the cheese pizza, with the meat lovers and pep-peroni close behind.

Digino’s is more than a pizza place, offering a full Italian menu with pasta, calzones and subs.

Pasta plates include spaghetti, baked ziti, lasagna, ravioli, stuffed shells and fettuccini a l f r e d o . T h e y r a n g e from $6.99 to $10.99 per plate.

“I had the lasagna for lunch, and it was enough for three people,” cus-tomers June and Reid said. “It was very good and a great value for large portions. We would defi-nitely recommend it.”

Other menu options include calzones rang-ing from $7.99 to $19.99 e a c h , 1 2 - i n c h s u b s between $7.49 to $9.49 and gyros for $6.50. Des-serts, such as cannoli, New York cheesecake, tiramisu and chocolate cake range from $3.49 to $3.99. Lunch specials are served from 10:30 a.m. to

3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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offer a full espresso bar to compliment them.”

O w e n s b a k e s 1 4 o r more varieties at a time and rotates flavors on a daily basis.

Among the assortments are classics like carrot cake, chocolate butter-cream, red velvet and coconut dream, which are available every day.

Other specialty cup-cakes are rotated and i n c l u d e c o o k i e s a n d cream, key lime delight, Mount Dora mint and caramel cheesecake.

Seasonal cupcakes are available when ingre-dients are in season and include chocolate cov-ered strawberry, pumpkin spice, pecan pie and blue-berry cheesecake.

“ T h i s p l a c e i s

awesome,” customer Randy Fiene said. “There’s always something that makes my mouth start to water. It’s a task just to figure out which cupcake to choose.”

Each cupcake is baked on location and deli-cately decorated with their signature butter cream and cream cheese frosting, made from real butter, cream cheese and M a d a g a s c a r B o u r b o n Vanilla.

“To me it’s all about theicing,” Owens said. “Thecake is good and moist,but the icing sets it apart.Cupcakes are a form ofart on an edible canvas.You can never have toomany hanging around.”

Single cupcakes are$2.99 each. Six or morelowers the price to $2.75each, 12 or more are $2.50each and 24 or more areonly $2.25 each. Glutenfree cupcakes are availablefor $3.50 each.

They also offer javadrinks like cappuccinos,iced coffee, hot choco-late and chai tea lattesthat range between $1.95to $4.79 for a 16 oz or 20oz cup.

Custom cakes and cup-cakes are also available fororder.

Owens said she hasalways enjoyed bakingcupcakes and began cakedecorating when she was 13.

She opened CupcakeDelights in 2007 and is nowexpanding her business andopening another shop inAnna Maria Island, Florida.

Cupcake Delights isopen Monday from 11 a.m.to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdaythrough Thursday from 10a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to8 p.m. and Sunday from 12p.m. to 4 p.m. at 122 E 4th Ave in Mount Dora.

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Owner Judy Owens shows off one of the favorites at Cupcake Delights, the chocolate buttercream. CINDY DIAN / CORRESPONDENT

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Historic Downtown EustisEntertainment District

MOUNT DORATHURSDAY, MARCH 3 TO SATURDAY, MARCH 5TASTE OF OUR TOWN TOURS: At 2 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday beginning at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce offi ce, 341 Alexander St. A guided tast-ing tour. Call 321-438-6654 or go to www.mountdora.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5BEST OF BROADWAY: From 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mount Dora Community Building, 520 N. Baker St., in Mount Dora featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber. Go to whattodoinmtdora.com for tickets or call 352-217-5072.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6MOUNT DORA POPS: At 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 222 W. 6th Ave. in downtown Mount Dora. Tommy Johnson, TV and radio star and winner of Senior Idol Liberace competition is the guest. Tickets $10 at the door. Call 352-383-6975.WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9DON MIDDLEBROOK PERFORMS: At 7 p.m. at Maggie’s Attic, 846 E. 5th Ave., in Mount Dora. Award-winning singer/songwriter. Call (352) 383-5451.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11ROD STEWART TRIBUTE: From 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mount Dora Community Building, 520 N. Baker St. Rod Caudill is the tribute artist. Call 407-603-9215 for tickets.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12SIMPLY STREISAND: From 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mount Dora Community Building, 520 N. Baker St. Call 352-735-7183 for tickets. Carla DelVillaggio is the tribute artist.TASTE OF MOUNT DORA: At 6 p.m. at Sunset Park on 4th Ave. and Alexander St., down-town. Dining, dancing and games. Call the Chamber at 352-383-2165 or go to www.mountdora.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 17SOMEWHERE IN TIME: From 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 6803 Old Highway 441 S. in Mount Dora. The Florida

Lakes Symphony Orchestra performs toe-tapping Irish melodies and gypsy ballads. Call 352-589-1500 or go to www.fl oridalakessymphonyorchestra.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18-20; 24-27; 31 AND APRIL 3GYPSY, A MUSICAL: At the IceHouse The-atre, 1100 N. Unser St. in Mount Dora. A classic musical based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. Call 352-383-4616 or email to [email protected], or go to www.icehousetheatre.com for tickets and information.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19100 YEARS OF SINATRA: At 7 p.m., Mount Dora Community Building, 520 N. Baker St. Tony Sands is the tribute artists. Call 407-603-9215 or go to www.mountdoralive.com for tickets.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 TO SUNDAY, MARCH 20MOUNT DORA SPRING SHOW: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the downtown city streets of Mount Dora. Antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts. Go to www.moundorapring-show.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26THE SCRIBE: At 7 p.m. at the Mount Dora Community Building, 520 N. Baker St. A dramatic musical with Dr. Paul Pitts depicting the life of Christ told from the scribe’s point of view. Call 407-603-9215 or go to www.mountdoralive.com for tickets.TNT PERFORMS: From 7 to 11 p.m. At Pisces Rising, 239 W. 4th Ave. in Mount Dora. Call 352-383-2669 or go to www.piscesrising-dining.com.

EUSTISTHURSDAY, MARCH 3FARMER AND FLEA MARKET: From 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lake County Fairgrounds, 210 County Road 452 in Eustis. Open on Thursdays and no pets allowed. Call 352-357-9692.

MARCH 3, 4, 5 AND 6DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: At 7 p.m. March 3, 4, and 5; at 2 p.m. on March 6 at

the State Theatre, 109 N. Bay St., down-town Eustis. Presented by the Young People’s Theatre. Go to www. Baystreet-players.org or call 352-357-7777 for tickets.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4FIRST FRIDAY STREET PARTY: From 6 to 10 p.m. in downtown Eustis. Go to www.eustis.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 TO SUNDAY, MARCH 6VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET AND SHOW: At 8 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Lake County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 2101 County Road 452 in Eustis. Call 904-626-0664 or go to www.vintagemotorcyclealliance.com. Literature, memorabilia, new and used parts.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5BIRD COUNT AND NATURE WALK: From 8 to 9 a.m. at Trout Lake Nature Center, 420 E. County Road 44 in Eustis. Call 352-357-7536 or go to www.troutlakenature.org.ECOLOGY HIKE AT LAKE MAY RESERVE: From 9 to 11 a.m., 36300 County Road 44A in Eustis. Call 352-516-7011 or email to park-sandtrails@lakecountyfl .gov.LEMA ART-A-FARE: From 6 to 10 p.m. at Olympia Banquets, 2828 W. Old Highway 441 in Mount Dora. Tickets are $50. Call 352-483-2900 or go to www.lakeeustisart-museum.org for information and tickets.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 AND SUNDAY, MARCH 13THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSI-CAL: At 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the State Theatre, 109 N. Bay St., downtown Eustis. A PG-rated

performance. Go to www.baystreetplay-ers.org or call 352-357-7777.

MONDAY, MARCH 21 TO FRIDAY, MARCH 25OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAY CAMP: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trout Lake Nature Center, 520 E. County Road 44 in Eustis. Kids in 3rd-5th grades are welcome. Cost is $140 per child and forms are available at the Center. Other dates include: March 22-26; 23-27; 24-28; and 25-29. Call 352-357-7536 or email to [email protected].

SATURDAY, MARCH 26CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN: From 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Eustis. Held the fourth Saturday


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Carla Delvillagio pays tribute to Barbara Strei-sand in a show entitled “Simply Streisand March 12 at the Mount Dora Community Building.

Eustis will holst a Classic Car Cruise-in March 26 in downtown.

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of every month. Call 352-360-3712 or go to www.eustis.org.

LEESBURGWEDNESDAY, MARCH 2BEGINNING BIRDER CLASS: From 9 to 11 a.m. the third and fi nal class in the series at PEAR Park Nature Center, 4700 University Ave., in Leesburg. Call 352-253-4950 or email to, parksandtrails@lakecountyfl .gov for reservations.

MARCH 4-6; 11-13; and 18-20"DROWSY CHAPERONE" OPENS AT MELON PATCH: At 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sundays, at 311 N. 13th

St., in Leesburg, Call 352-787-3013 or go to www.melonpatchplayers.com for tickets and information.

MARCH 5, 12, 19 AND 26SATURDAY MORNING MARKET: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Towne Square, 5601 W. Main St., downtown. Local farmers, craftsmen, art-ists and more. Call 352-365-0053.

MONDAY, MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28CARE PACKAGES FOR TROOPS: At 11 a.m. at AMVETS Post, 500 N. Canal St., in Lees-burg. This ongoing event supplies care package items for troops all year long, sending letters, small banners, items for doggie boxes for military K-9’s, and dona-tions for postage/packing. Drop-off and

More than 100 artists and craftsmen will descend on the Leesburg Arts Festival in downtown Lees-burg March 12 and 13.

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100% of our net proceedssupport Helping Hands andother Outreach Ministries of

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3470 Woodridge Dr., TheVillages, FL 32162

Help Us Help Those In Need!We are a convenient and friendlyresale shop offering quality,affordable furniture, (includingbedroom), major appliances, clothing,household goods, children’s itemsand much more.

*Donations are tax deductible*

352-330-3333 • 301 N. main St., [email protected]

Tues-Fri 10AM-4PMSat 10AM-3PM

Join us for Sunday Worship Services at 8:30 or 10:00amEisenhower Regional Center

3560 Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages (near Brownwood Paddock Square™)

For more information, please email:Rev. Jim Divine at [email protected] Young at [email protected]

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352-330-2800 | 364 Shopping Center Drive, WildwoodTitusville, FL (321) 267-3737Ocala, FL (352) 671-7979Melbourne, FL (321) 751-2480

Monday through Saturday10:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Sunday 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM

– Antiques & Collectible –- Treasures from Yesteryear -WILDWOODANTIQUE MALLS

wildwoodantiquemalls.com

“Celebratingour 5th Year!”


label 'care package' for 'troops' and we will do the rest. Call 352-323-8750 or go to www.amvets2006.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 TO SUNDAY, MARCH 13LEESBURG FINE ARTS FESTIVAL: At 10 a.m. in downtown Leesburg at Towne Square. More than 100 artists and craftsmen, music, dancers, food trucks and more. Call 352-365-0232 for details.ANNUAL LITERACY ARTS FESTIVAL: At 10 a.m. on Saturday and at noon on Sunday at the Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St. Guest authors will be in front of the library for conversation, book sales and auto-graphs. Go to www.leesburgfl orida.gov/

library or call 352-728-9790.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19VETERAN TRIBUTE: From 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., ViaPort Florida mall, 10401 U.S. Highway 441. Live music, food, vendors and tributes to veterans. Call AMVETS Post 2006 at 352-323-8750 or go to www.amvets2006.com for details.BBQ-BLUES & BREW: From 5 to 10 p.m. at Towne Square, 501 W. Main St. downtown. Sample all-you-can-eat barbecue and more. Admission $10 adults, $5 for kids age 10 and younger. Go to www.leesburg-downtown.com for details.EYE RUN 5K/10K FOR NEW VISION: At 6 a.m. at Lake Sumter State College, 9501 U.S.

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Welcome to Wildwood

Selling & Buying Antiques

• “Over 100 Vendorsto shop from”

• “30,000 sq. ft.of Antiques”

3107 E. State Rd. 44 • Wildwood (1-75 exit #329)

(352) [email protected]

Store HoursMon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pmSunday Noon-5:00pm

CaféOpen

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Nordic Gun & Pawn748-2210

324 S. Main Street • Wildwood(In front of the Wildwood Shopping Center)

WE BUYGOLD & GUNCOLLECTIONS

GUNS!OVER 700 GUNS IN STOCK!Gun Cleaning & Repair

42 YEARS IN THE SAME LOCATIONMon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9am-6pm • Sat 10-2

Closed Wednesday and Sunday

BUY • SELL • TRADE • CONSIGNMENTSPECIAL ORDERS • NEW & USED

GOLD & DIAMOND JEWELRYNew & Used Jewelry Repair

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[email protected]

“Serving Sumter & Surrounding Countiesfor over 25 years . . . May we be of Service to you?

C/B/S constructionstarting at$65 per

sq ft


Highway 441 in Lees-burg. Register at http://eyerun5k10kfornewvision.itsyourrace.com or call 352-435-5040.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20BAKE SALE FOR CHARITY: From 1 to 7 p.m., AMVETS Post 2006, 500 N. Canal St., downtown Leesburg. Every third Sunday as a benefi t for the charity of the month. Call 32-323-8750

or go to www.amvets2006.com.

TAVARESSATURDAY, MARCH 5NO DUCK LEFT BEHIND: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wooton Park, 100 E. Ruby St. in Tavares. Join Lake County Schools' as 10,000 rubber ducks race to the fi nish line with the winner receiving a $5000 college scholarship. To purchase a duck call your local school or 352-326-1265. Schools will also

have booths and games. Call 352-326-1265 or email [email protected] .us for details.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12DAR OCKLAWAHA CHAP-TER 100TH ANNIVERSARY: From noon to 6 p.m. at the Osprey Lodge, 1761 Night-ingale Lane in Tavares. Live music, displays, re-enactments, colonial high tea at 3 p.m. and more. Cost is $25 per person. Call 352-589-5855 or email to [email protected] for details.SATURDAY, MARCH 26KAYAKATHON: From 9 to 10 a.m. at the west end of

Wooton Park, 100 E. Ruby St., in Tavares. This charity ‘pleasant paddle’ is a ben-efi t for Camp Boggy Creek for seriously ill children. Call 352-217-7966 or email [email protected].

LADY LAKESATURDAY, MARCH 19EASTER EGG HUNT: From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the junior baseball fi eld on Hermosa Street in Lady Lake. Call 352-430-0451 or email to [email protected].

WEIRSDALESATURDAY, MARCH 5 TO SUNDAY, MARCH 6HUNT COUNTRY HORSE SHOW: At 9 a.m. at the Grand Oaks Resort, 3000 Marion County Road in Weirsdale in the covered arena, front arena, fi ber arena and racetrack arena. Call 352-750-5500 or go to www.thegrandoaks.com or go to www.horsesshowsin-thepark.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 TO SUNDAY, MARCH 13INTERCOLLEGIATE HORSE SHOW: At 9 a.m. at the Grand Oaks Resort, 3000 Marion County Road in Weirsdale. No admission and event will be held in the covered arena. Call

352-750-5500 or go to www.thegrandoaks.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 26RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK DOG SHOW: At 8 a.m. at the Grand Oaks Resort, 3000 Marion County Road in Weirsdale in the Willow Cottage arena. This ‘Lure Coursing’ event allows dogs to chase a mechani-cal rabbit for judging and prizes. Call 352-750-5500 or go to www.thegrandoaks.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 264-H HORSE SHOW: From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grand Oaks Resort, 3000 Marion County Road in Weirs-dale in covered and open arenas. Call 352-750-5500

Lady Lake will host an Easter egg hunt March 19 at the junior baseball field on Hermosa Street in Lady Lake.

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of your vision!”

352.787.0477 office | 352.254.0281 [email protected]

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Corporate Meetings • Lodging • Special Events •WeddingsBridal Showers • Baby Showers • Birthday Parties

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Ken Morris - [email protected]

Auctions •We Buy Anything •We Consign Large ItemsMonthly Booth Space starting at

$25 Make us your Everyday Garage Sale!

ANTIQUES and Farmers MarketCollectibles • Crafts

690 S.Central Avenue ~ Umatilla, FL 32784Office: 352-669-0068 • Cell: (765) 720-9710

100% GAS - No Ethanol87 and 93 octanes available plus . . .Diesel, Race Gas, Lubes and Oils

Harris Oil Company21901 US Hwy. 441 (near Hwy. 46 overpass) Mount Dora

383-0922Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 8am - 12pm

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Sales - Repair - RestorationSpecializing in Antique Clocks

Grandfather ClockHouse Calls

Fine Watch Repair

(352) 357-91501107 S. Bay StreetEustis, FL 32726


or go to www.thegrando-aks.com

MINNEOLASUNDAY, MARCH 6THE LIVING ROOTS OF MUSIC: From 3 to 4 p.m., Minneola City Hall, 800 U.S. High-way 27. Musician, Lauren Pelon traces the story of music and performs. Call 352-432-3921 or email to [email protected].

CLERMONTTUESDAY, MARCH 1 TO THURSDAY, MARCH 31NTC LACROSSE SPRING TRAINING: From 8 a.m. to 78 p.m. National Training Center, 1935 Don Wickham Drive in Clermont. NCAA lacrosse teams will be in training and playing regu-lar season games during the month. Call 352-241-7144 or email to Kathleen.

[email protected] or go to www.usantc.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10JOB CONNECTION CENTER JOB FAIR: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Goodwill Job Connection Center, 1855 S. Grand Highway in Cler-mont. Call 352-404-7799 or email to iclas@goodwillcfl .org. Free event.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12GCCF ROUND ROBIN TENNIS TOURNEY: At 9 a.m. the round-robin matches begin and at 2 p.m. afternoon play will begin for this 15th annual Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation event at the Summit Greens community, 1190 Summit Greens Blvd., Clermont. Call 407-257-9442, email [email protected], or go to www.GCCF.US for ticket information.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18FLORIDA LAKES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: From 7:30 to 9 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 950 7th St. in Clermont. Irish melodies and gypsy bal-lads are on the menu. Call 352-589-1500 or go to www.fl oridalakessym-phonyorchestra.com for information and tickets.

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: From 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clermont Arts and Recre-ation Center, 4700 S. U.S. Highway 27 in Clermont. Guests should bring a blan-ket or chair for comfort. Call 352-394-3500 or go to www.clermotnfl .gov for details.

HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLSTHURSDAY, MARCH 17BOY SCOUT GOLDEN EAGLE DINNER: Reception at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at the Mission Inn Resort, 10400 County Road 48 in Howey-in-the-Hills. A fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of Amer-ica honoring Lake veterans and hosting local com-munity and government offi cials. To RSVP email to Mac.Griffi th@cfl scouting.org or call 386-506-1853.

ASTORFRIDAY, MARCH 18STAGGER MUD RUN PAD-DLING ADVENTURE: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Powell

Campground, 25716 Powell Drive in Astor. Cost is $3 per vehicle. For details call 352-324-6141 or email to [email protected]

SUNDAY, MARCH 20INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL: From 9 to 11 a.m. at the

Ferndale Preserve, 19220 County Road 455 in Fern-dale. Join park staff in identifi cation and removal of invasive exotic plants at the preserve. Go to www.lakecountyfl .gov/parks or call 352-516-7011 for reservations

The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will perform March 18 at First United Methodist Church in Clermont.

352-589-253537534 SR 19 • Umatilla, FL 32784

Home Style Cooking Since 1979

MON. - Meatloaf $7.99TUES. - Beef Tips & Noodles $8.49WED. - Liver & Onions $7.99THUR. - Fried Chicken $7.99FRI. - All You Can Eat Fish Fry $9.99

SAT. - Fried ChickenLiver $7.99SUN. - All You Can EatFried Chicken $9.99

Weekly “Eat Like No One Is Watching” Specials

Voted “Best Breakfast in Central Florida”Mon. - Sat. 6am - 8pm • Sun. 6am - 2pm

Voted Best BREAKFAST in Central Florida! (Second Year)

MON. - Meatloaf $8.99TUES. - Beef Tips & Noodles $8.99WED. - Liver & Onions $8.99THUR. - Fried Chicken $8.99FRI. - All You Can Eat Fish Fry $9.99

SAT. - Fried ChickenLiver $8.99SUN. - All You Can EatFried Chicken $10.99

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FridayFish Fry$9.99

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Tuesday60¢ Wings

402 N. Bay StreetEustis

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2 for 1 Domestics(open to close)

Come by WaterCome by RoadHappy Hour

Mon-Fri 3-7pmLarge GroupsWelcome

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18 New Big Screen TVs

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