America's Seaplane City?

Flying Magazine

Date: 5/4/2012 2:31:30 AM

The base hosted a seaplane splash-in last weekend that attracted 34 floatplanes and amphibians from around the state to enjoy the airplane friendly confines of Lake Dora and enjoy the charms of a small town downtown airport.See all stories on this topic…

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With his serious talk, Gingrich elevated GOP race

Washington Examiner

Date: 5/3/2012 11:02:55 PM

... one beautiful morning a few days before the Florida primary, Gingrich appeared at a rally in a perfectly picturesque waterfront setting at Lake Dora…

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America's Seaplane City?

Flying Magazine

Date: 5/3/2012 5:33:26 PM

Tavares, Florida, located about 40 miles Northwest of Orlando, Florida, a few years ago completed a seaplane base (FA1) on Lake Dora at a cost of several…

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Bikefest, Seaplane Fly-in boost businesses

Orlando Sentinel

Date: 5/3/2012 7:57:08 AM

By Eloísa Ruano González, Orlando Sentinel A seaplane touches down on one runner in front of markers in Lake Dora during the Seaplane Fly-in at the Tavares Seaplane Base in Wooton Park on Saturday, April 28, 2012. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) ...See all stories on this topic…

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Seaplanes Boost Local Economy

AVweb

Date: 5/3/2012 1:52:56 AM

The city created a 3000-foot landing zone on Lake Dora, and built a ramp, marina docks and an aviation fueling station. The city also upgraded its waterfront park, adding electrical facilities for festivals and a snack shop.See all stories on this topic…

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