When Jim and Alexandra Gunderson bought the Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora 10 years ago, the historic hotel was in danger of closing. “It was a mess,” Jim Gunderson said recently. “Clearly it was on its ...

MOUNT DORA – The Lakeside Inn, long one of this city’s iconic treasures, was sold this week to a Naples man with a long history in hotel management. Jim Gunderson, 51, said he and his wife, Alexandra, ...

For many Sarasotans seeking a weekend away, Mount Dora in hilly Lake County is a favorite destination. It has a quaint downtown, lots of historic buildings and, of course, hills and lakes. Then there ...

The Lakeside Inn is a 132-year old property in the historic town of Mount Dora, Florida, USA. The Lakeside Inn is a 132-year old property in the historic town of Mount Dora, Florida, USA. It was first ...

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Visitors to Mount Dora’s Lakeside Inn relax in rocking chairs on the hotel’s 200-foot-long veranda, enjoying warm Florida breezes. People have been doing this since 1883. “This hotel had been solidly ...

“I don’t know how anyone can live without finding some small place of enchantment to turn to,” reads a quote from author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, displayed by the society that honors her life and ...

Editors Note: While Harold Bubil takes some time off, we'll reprise some of his popular columns. For many Sarasotans seeking a weekend away, Mount Dora in hilly Lake County is a favorite destination.

The Lakeside Inn100 N Alexander St, Mount Dora, FL 32757.2 miles Hampton Inn Mount Dora19700 US Hwy 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 1.5 miles Quality Inn & Suites16630 US 441 W, Mount Dora, FL 32757 2.7 ...