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June 14, 2013 #41/13	Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce hires Executive Director Eustis, FL – The Lake Eustis Chamber of Commerce has named Christie Bobbitt the Executive Director of the Eustis Chamber of Commerce. Bobbitt replaces former Executive Director Nancy Muenzmay who accepted the position of Director of Incubator Programs with Lake Sumter State College. more
June 4, 2013 #40/13	Bay Street Players inaugurates Author Program with Theatrical Murder Mystery Eustis, FL – The Bay Street Players will host a series of book signings beginning with mystery writer Elizabeth Ireland and her new book, Death Takes Center Stage on June 15 from 2-5 at the State Theater located at 109 N. Bay Street in downtown Eustis. more
May 21, 2013 #39/13	Eustis City Government Closure for Memorial Day Eustis, FL – The Eustis City Government will be closed for normal business in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2013. Normal hours of business will resume on Tuesday, May 28th. Follow this link for detailed information: more
May 17, 2013 #38/13	Eustis utility rates increase effective June 1st Eustis, FL – Effective June 1, 2013, the rates for water, sewer and reclaimed water services will increase. These adjustments will first be seen on bills that are received after July 1, 2013. more
May 1, 2013 #37/13	Execution of search warrant results in three arrests Eustis, FL – During the early morning hours of May 10, 2013, Eustis Police Department detectives executed a search warrant at 1507 Bates Avenue, Eustis, FL with the assistance of Eustis SWAT team. This property is owned and managed by the Eustis Housing Authority. The warrant was issued by a judge after the Eustis Police Department conducted an extensive investigation into the allegation of illegal narcotics being sold from the home. more
May 10, 2013 #36/13	Life Drawing and Art Classes at LEMA Eustis, FL – The Lake Eustis Museum of Art is beginning a LIFE DRAWING class. Moderated by artist/teacher/illustrator Lew Clayton, the sessions will be held on Tuesday nights from 6-9pm at the museum, and artists of all levels are welcome. Bring your own easels! There will be no formal instruction. Artists and models must be at least 21 years of age. For more information, please call the museum at (352) 483-2900. more
May 1, 2013 #35/13	Partnership keeps the Classic Car Show in Eustis a big draw Eustis, FL – A partnership between the Eustis Business Alliance (EBA) and the City of Eustis ensured that the popular Downtown Cruise-In continued uninterrupted following the dissolution of Eustis Main Street, Inc. The first event held by the new partnership was held on Saturday, April 27th and featured over 150 classic and exotic automobiles. more
May 1, 2013 #34/13	Eustis Police Department accepting applications for 2013 Citizens Police Academy Eustis, FL – The Eustis Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2013 Citizens Police Academy. This popular program, now in its third year, provides an excellent opportunity for citizens to become familiar with the daily operations of the Eustis Police Department and enables participants to gain a better understanding of the procedures, guidelines, responsibilities, demands, personnel, equipment, policies and laws that guide the department’s decisions. more
April 25, 2013 #33/13	Multi-agency operation results in multiple arrests Eustis, FL – During the late evening hours of April 23, 2013, a multijurisdictional task force involving detectives of the Eustis Police Department, narcotic agents of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and DEA executed a search warrant at 205 W. Chesley Avenue in Eustis. more
April 24, 2013 #32/13	COLOR and LIGHT: Ellie Diez-Massaro Eustis, FL – On May 3, 2013, the Lake Eustis Museum will open a new exhibition: COLOR and LIGHT: Ellie Diez-Massaro. This brilliant artist hand paints black-and-white infrared photographic prints to create stunning evocations of color, light, and mood. The artist’s work has been exhibited across the United States in many, many venues. Diez-Massaro takes otherwise ordinary landscapes and turns them into magical dreamscapes. more
April 19, 2013 #31/13	Chamber seeking craft and agricultural-based vendors for BlueZberry 2013 Eustis, FL – Calling all vendors! The Lake Eustis Chamber of Commerce is now accepting vendor applications for The BlueZberry Festival. The Inaugural Blueberry Festival will be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 18 with a V.I.P. Reception for vendors, sponsors and special guests on Friday, May 17. more
April 17, 2013 #30/13	Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative at Eustis Police Department Eustis, FL – On April 27, 2013, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, the Eustis Police Department will participate in the National Drug Enforcement (DEA) Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative at the Eustis Police Department, 51. E. Norton Avenue, Eustis, FL 32726. more
April 11, 2013 #29/13	One Dane Place now open on Magnolia Avenue Eustis, FL – One Dane Place opened their doors as a "Crafts and More", art and craft consignment shop, new to Eustis in October 2012. Cyndi Haapapuro and Andy Rutigliano started with a storefront on Grove Street in Eustis with only 1,200 square feet and 15 contributing artists and crafters. By December 2012, they outgrew the store and renovated an adjacent building for an additional 1,200 square feet to accommodate the incredible talent in the Golden Triangle area. more
April 3, 2013 #28/13	Bay Street Players presents Dearly Departed Eustis, FL – Bay Street Players is pleased to present the comedy Dearly Departed at the historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis, April 12 – May 5, 2013. Dearly Departed, a comedy by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones centers on the Turpin Family. more
March 25, 2013 #27/13	Eustis City Commission approves once per month meeting schedule Eustis, FL – The Eustis City Commission approved on March 21st a resolution adopting a new meeting schedule for the Commission. Previously, the Commission met each month on the first and third Thursday. Beginning in May, the Commission will meet the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. with a few exceptions. more
March 25, 2013 #26/13	First Friday Street Fest under new management Eustis, FL – The City of Eustis has announced that it is assuming sponsorship of the long-standing monthly Downtown First Friday Street Fests. This action came in the wake of Eustis Main Street, Inc.’s notice to the City on March 20th stating they no longer are financially able to meet the terms of their grant agreement with the City, including the sponsorship of the First Friday Street Fest. more
March 20, 2013 #25/13	Historical Museum hosts Antiques Appraisal Clinic Eustis, FL – Ethel Ryan has spent the last month talking with experts in the field of antiques. She’s searched out men and women with experience in jewelry, weapons, musical instruments, art and glassware to assist with a special Antiques Appraisal Clinic scheduled for Sunday, March 24th. more
March 18, 2013 #24/13	Last week to sign up for new LEMA classes Eustis, FL – Late this March, Lake Eustis Museum of Art is beginning the latest in its new series of art classes. Lasting for six-week terms, classes will be held at the museum in its new location at 1 West Orange Avenue near downtown in Ferran Park. more
March 15, 2013 #23/13	Library scheduled to close for parking lot paving Eustis, FL – The Eustis Memorial Library parking lot is the last on a schedule of ongoing City pavement projects. The extensive project will require closing the Library building and closing the parking lot to automobile and foot traffic from April 8th – April 17th. During the Library closure, Eustis City Hall, located at 10 N. Grove Street, will be the place to pick up your IRS tax forms if you have not picked them up from the Eustis Memorial Library by Saturday April 6th. IRS tax form may also be found online at www.IRS.gov. more
March 12, 2013 #22/13	2nd Annual Miss Eustis Scholarship Pageant Eustis, FL – Applications are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Miss Eustis Scholarship Pageant. The pageant will be held Saturday, April 27 at Eustis High School Auditorium, 1300 E. Washington Avenue. This is the 2nd annual pageant to be held since the 24-year absence which resumed in 2012. more
March 11, 2013 #21/13	Leave No Trace in Bear Country Eustis, FL – Lake County residents are fortunate to live in a community composed of a mosaic of: natural areas, cities, and towns interspersed throughout our County. This intermix provides delightful homes for humans and wildlife, including Florida Black Bears. more
February 22, 2013 #20/13	HE SHE WE - The Exhibition Eustis, FL – Doug Hays, Sculptor and Brenda Heim, Abstract Expressionist will exhibit works of sculpture and paint with collaborative pieces at the Lake Eustis Museum of Art (LEMA) from March 8 - April 28, 2013. An opening reception will be held Friday, March 8 from 6-8pm. Museum hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 am-4 pm and noon-4 pm on Saturday. more
February 21, 2013 #19/13	Street closures announced for GeorgeFest Celebration Eustis, FL – As we welcome all residents and visitors to the 111th Annual GeorgeFest Parade & Festival, we would like to remind everyone of traffic patter changes, closures, and delays associated with this event. more
February 19, 2013 #18/13	Eustis Relay for Life Team held lunch auction to raise money to fight cancer Eustis, FL – Eustis residents showed their support by bidding on a lunch auction to help raise money to fight cancer. With the help of social media, the Eustis Relay for Life team posted an auction on the Fire Department’s Facebook page to have lunch with the firefighters. The three highest bidders had the opportunity to dine with Eustis’ Bravest. more
February 13, 2013 #17/13	Black History Month Library Program: "The Service of 'People of Color' in the Civil War" Eustis, FL – Author, researcher, historical re-enactor and storyteller, Mary L. Jackson Fears will present “The Service of 'People of Color' in the Civil War” at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 28th at the Eustis Woman’s Club. more
February 13, 2013 #16/13	Eustis Police Department recognizes Officer and Employee of the Year Eustis, FL – On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, the Eustis Police Department recognized their Officer and Employee of the year for their continued high levels of service and dedication to safety in our community. Sergeant Nicole Kerley was named Officer of the Year and Janel Ternasky for the Employee of the year. more
February 11, 2013 #15/13	Bay Street Players to present Red Eustis, FL – Red, a drama Josh Logan, will open at the State Theatre in downtown Eustis on February 21 and run through February 24. Called “a visceral exercise in art appreciation” by the New York Times, Red tells the story of artist Mark Rothko, and his commission in 1958 to paint a series of murals for the Four Seasons restaurant in New York. more
February 8, 2013 #14/13	AUDITIONS: See Rock City & Other Destinations Eustis, FL – Auditions for the Second Stage production See Rock City & Other Destinations by Brad Alexander and Bay Street Players Young People’s Theatre alumnus Adam Mathias will be February 11 from 7:00-9:00pm at the State Theatre at 109 N. Bay Street in downtown Eustis. more
February 7, 2013 #13/13	In Honor of Valentine's Day...Two Sides of the Same Coin at Bay Street Players CANCELLED Eustis, FL – On two consecutive nights BSP will present two different plays, each with a different epistolary take on long-term relationships and keeping in touch the old fashioned way. more
February 6, 2013 #12/13	Lake Eustis Museum of Art offers "HOW TO LOOK AT ART!" Eustis, FL – Noted art historian and museum professional, Dr. Arthur Blumenthal, will be conducting his popular one-day workshop “HOW TO LOOK AT ART!” at the Lake Eustis Museum of Art on Saturday, March 9, from 10 am to 4 pm. The tuition is $45, or $40 for LEMA members. This covers a full day of personal instruction in the galleries, snacks, coffee, and all instructional material. Enrollment is limited to 25 people. more
February 1, 2013 #11/13	Bay Street Players bids a fond farewell to Artistic Director Eustis, FL – Long-time Artistic Director, David Clevinger, will relinquish his responsibilities and duties as active Artistic Director for Bay Street Players Sunday, February 3, 2013. Clevinger started with BSP as a guest director for Secret Garden in 2003 and was named full-time Artistic Director the following season. His vision and artistic guidance have made Bay Street Players one of the top community theatres in Central Florida. more
February 1, 2013 #10/13	Finnegan's Colonial Tavern celebrates its grand opening! Eustis, FL – Tim Finnegan and Nick Magrone, celebrated the opening of their new business with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on January 25th, making it the newest business in Eustis. Finnegan's Colonial Tavern, located at 2060 S. Bay Street, joins a successful line up food & beverage entertainment venues in Eustis and will feature food, beverage and live entertainment. The grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony attracted over 350 people to the historic tavern. more
January 31, 2013 #09/13	Lake Eustis Museum of Art now renting spaces Eustis, FL – The Lake Eustis Museum of Art is now renting spaces to interested organizations, businesses, groups and individuals for meetings, receptions, seminars, workshops, and more. Call (352) 483-2900 to reserve a spot. LEMA members get a discounted rate. There is plenty of parking, located in Ferran Park not far from all of downtown Eustis’ amenities. more
January 29, 2013 #08/13	Bay Street Players presents "Vanities" Eustis, FL – Vanities, the laugh-out-loud comedy about the friendship among three small town girls coming of age in the 1960s and ‘70s, opens at the State Theatre in downtown Eustis on February 3 and runs for three consecutive Sunday nights through February 17. This bittersweet comedy by Jack Heifner is an astute, snapshot-sharp chronicle of the lives of the three young women as they prepare to graduate from high school, navigate college, and launch out into the wide world. It is the story of the nature of friendship and how it can change through time. BSP’s production is directed by David Clevinger and includes the talent of Stephanie Kuzicki, Mariah Lester and SaraJane Olson. more
January 22, 2013 #07/13	Bay Street Players opens bawdy comedy "Avenue Q" Eustis, FL – AVENUE Q, the bawdy and downright naughty Tony Award-winning musical by Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx, and Jeff Whitty opens at the State Theatre located at 109 N. Bay Street in downtown Eustis January 25 and will run through February 17. Called “one of the funniest shows you’re ever likely to see” by Entertainment Weekly, AVENUE Q features a cast of humans and puppets who tell a story about trying to make it in New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. more
January 17, 2013 #06/13	Eustis Government Closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Eustis, FL – All offices at Eustis City Hall and Parks & Recreation will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2013, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Eustis Memorial Library will be closed Saturday, January 19th through Monday January 21st. Scheduled rentals of Parks & Recreation facilities are not affected by this holiday closure. more
January 10, 2013 #05/13	GeorgeFest 2013 - "Let Freedom Ring" Eustis, FL – 2013 marks the 111th consecutive annual celebration of GeorgeFest, the 2nd oldest festival celebrating George Washington's Birthday in the nation and the longest running festival of any kind in Florida. Sponsored by the Lake Eustis Chamber of Commerce and our proud partner, the City of Eustis, the festival is an important piece of living, local history. The theme of this year’s festival is “Let Freedom Ring” and is scheduled for February 22-24, 2013. more
January 8, 2013 #04/13	New Commission elects Mayor and Vice Mayor Eustis, FL – At the Organizational City Commission Meeting at 7:30, January 8, 2013, one of the Commission’s first actions was to formally recognize the public service of outgoing Mayor Susan Hooper, Seat 4 (January 2009 – December 2012), and Commissioner William Ferree, Seat 5 (January 2009 – December 2012). Each were presented with plaques and Hooper was presented with the traditional “gavel plaque” for her service as Mayor in 2012. more
January 8, 2013 #03/13	Uniquely Eustis - A Taste of Eustis and Silent Auction Eustis, FL – Eustis Main Street, Inc. presents the 4th Annual Uniquely Eustis – A Taste of Eustis and Silent Auction. This event will be held Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Eustis Community Center, located on the beautiful lakefront of Lake Eustis. more
January 3, 2013 #02/13	Lake Eustis Museum of Art Grand Opening Reception Eustis, FL – On January 18, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Lake Eustis Museum of Art will host a GRAND OPENING of their new location from 6 to 8pm. Refreshments will be served at 1 West Orange Avenue, Eustis, Florida 32726. Learn about the SPECIAL BENEFITS of becoming a LEMA member. There is plenty of parking . . . EVERYONE is invited! Not a member? No problem. Consider becoming one that evening. more
January 3, 2013 #01/13	Fire & Police Departments holding auctions benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Eustis, FL – Beginning immediately and through the month of January, the Eustis Fire & Police Departments will be accepting bids for 4 different auctions to benefit the American Cancer Society as part of the Eustis / Tavares Relay for Life. Bids can be posted on the City of Eustis, Eustis Police Department or the Eustis Fire Department's Facebook pages. The winners will be announced on February 1st on each of the social networking sites. more
December 20, 2012 #78/12	Eustis City Government Closures for Christmas and New Year Holidays Eustis, FL – The Eustis City Government will be closed for normal business in observance of the Christmas and New Year Holidays. more
December 18, 2012 #77/12	MEMBERS CREATE: LEMA Membership Exhibition Eustis, FL – Members of the Lake Eustis Museum of Art are invited to submit work to the museum for inclusion in a “members-only” exhibition. The MEMBERS CREATE: LEMA Membership Exhibition will open on January 18 and run through March 3, 2013. The exhibition will showcase the diversity of talent in the “Golden Triangle” of Lake County (Eustis/Mt. Dora/Tavares) and in Central Florida in general. The exhibition is sponsored, in part, by Belton Financial Group of Raymond James. more
December 13, 2012 #76/12	Six Characters...One Guy Eustis, FL – Chase Padgett, an Orlando musician / actor / comedian, brings his one man show 6 Guitars to the State Theatre for three performances January 11, 12, and 13. Padgett, known to local audiences for his work at SAK Theatre, delivers a true tour-de-force as he becomes six different guitar players – each with his own voice, views, and music. Featuring original songs and well-known standards from rock, country and blues to jazz, folk and even classical, this show takes the audience on a hilarious and inspiring journey. It’s a one-of-a-kind show about music, love and lessons learned. more
December 11, 2012 #75/12	Museum Celebrates with Old-Fashioned Decorations, Visit from Saint Nick Eustis, FL – Visitors to the historic Clifford House this December will receive an extra special treat: the house has been decorated for the holidays. The ground floor of the house, home to the Eustis Historical Museum and Preservation Society, has been transformed with traditional decorations that harkens back to another era. more
December 4, 2012 #74/12	For the Young and Young at Heart Eustis, FL – The Young People’s Theatre of Bay Street Players offers an original holiday musical for the whole family. This production is generously sponsored in part by the Marshall Financial Group of Mount Dora. more
December 3, 2012 #73/12	The Cuban Place opens in Historic Downtown Eustis Eustis, FL – The City is proud to announce the opening of another dining venue in Historic Downtown Eustis! The Cuban Place, owned and operated by Alex Rodriguez, officially opened his business located at 1 N. Eustis Street on Monday, November 26th. more
November 28, 2012 #72/12	Bicycle Recycle Program 2012 Eustis, FL – Eustis Police Department teams up with the Lake County Department Public Works, Solid Waste Division “Lake County Bicycle Recycle Program”. more
November 27, 2012 #71/12	Calling all vendors for GeorgeFest 2013! Eustis, FL – Calling all vendors! The Lake Eustis Chamber of Commerce is now accepting vendor applications for GeorgeFest 2013. In its 111th year, the annual event is scheduled for February 22-24, 2013 in scenic Ferran Park. more
November 26, 2012 #70/12	Bay Street Players hold auditions for Vanities Eustis, FL – Bay Street Players Second Stage Series will hold auditions for the award-winning comedy/drama Vanities, by Jack Heifner. The show will be directed by David Clevinger. Vanities is a captivating, bittersweet story of the friendship of three very different Texas women. It follows these friends; Joanne, Mary & Kathy; from their senior year in high school, through college and reuniting in their late 20s after several years apart. more
November 15, 2012 #69/12	Drawing Workshop at the Lake Eustis Museum of Art Eustis, FL – On December 8, 2012, the Lake Eustis Museum of Art will present a DRAWING Workshop with Richard D. Colvin, entitled DRAWING on the WRONG SIDE of the BRAIN. The title is a play on Betty Edwards’ classic text on “how-to-draw,” Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. The 3-hour workshop will focus on basic tips and techniques to help artists of all levels improve their drawing skill. Ages 11-adult, and beginners are welcome! more
November 15, 2012 #68/12	An energetic new take on the classic Christmas Carol Eustis, FL – Street Players’ Second Stage Series presents the award winning holiday show Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol for three performances; Nov.25, Dec. 2 & 9 at 7:30 pm. Directed by Joel Warren, Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol is a funny and moving work that brings the ghost of Jacob Marley out of the shadows and into the spotlight to tell his version of the Dickens classic. more
November 9, 2012 #67/12	Italian Winemaker flying in to participate in Fine Wine Festival Eustis, FL – The Lake Eustis Fine Wine Festival is garnering yet another first for the City of Eustis: Alberto Scarani, Winemaker and Global Ambassador for Ca Montebello, of Lombardy, Italy, is flying in to attend the Inaugural Lake Eustis Fine Wine Festival scheduled for today and tomorrow, November 9th & 10th. more
November 8, 2012 #66/12	The Magic of Landscape: Kevin Boldenow Eustis, FL – Opening Fri. November 30, 2012 the Lake Eustis Museum of Art opens its new exhibition. Entitled THE MAGIC OF LANDSCAPE: Kevin Boldenow, it begins with an opening reception from 6-8pm that evening. The reception and exhibition – which runs through Jan. 13, 2013 – will be held in LEMA’s new location at 1 W. Orange Ave. (former Chamber of Commerce), right on Lake Eustis in Ferran Park. more
November 6, 2012 #65/12	Eustis City Government Closures for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Eustis, FL – The Eustis City Government will be closed for normal business in observance of 2012 Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Holidays. Click here for details. more
November 6, 2012 #64/12	Bay Street Players goes to the Big City! Eustis, FL – Greater Orlando Actors Theatre in association with the Bay Street Players will present two Bay Street Players’ Second Stage productions at the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre. Last season Bay Street Players hosted the Greater Orlando Actor Theatre’s (GOAT) production of Next to Normal at the historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis. Now GOAT is reciprocating by hosting two of BSP’s latest offerings to be performed at the Mandel Theatre in the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando (Loch Haven Park). God of Carnage, Yasmina Reza’s tale of parents behaving badly, and Richard Dresser’s Rounding Third, a comedy about a couple of mismatched little league coaches will be performed by the original casts that performed them at the State Theatre. more
November 2, 2012 #63/12	Lake Eustis Fine Wine Festival set for November 9 & 10 Eustis, FL – October 1, 2012, Eustis, FL: Eustis Main Street, Inc. announces its inaugural Lake Eustis Fine Wine Festival to be held Friday, November 9, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and Saturday, November 10, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. more
October 30, 2012 #62/12	Chamber seeks food and craft vendors for Light-Up Eustis Eustis, FL – Calling all vendors! The Lake Eustis Chamber of Commerce is now accepting vendor applications from vendors to fill the streets, serving thousands of people for the annual Light-Up Eustis event scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, November 23 in Historic Downtown Eustis. more
October 26, 2012 #61/12	Bay & Lake Pharmacy Celebrates 50 Years Eustis, FL – Locally owned independent pharmacies are sometimes rare to find these days. To find two family owned pharmacies flourishing in Downtown Eustis is refreshing. Bay and Lake Pharmacies are celebrating 50 years of service to the residents of Eustis and surrounding communities with an Open House on November 8th at Bay Pharmacy, 2 East Magnolia Avenue, from 5:30pm till 8pm. more
October 23, 2012 #60/12	Rivalries join for Breast Cancer Awareness with “Pink Out Day” Eustis, FL – On Friday, October 26th two major Lake County rivals will come together in support of Breast Cancer research in “Pink Out Day”. The Eustis High School spirited students, and the Tavares High School Spirit Club, The Red Riot will be decked out in pink at the football game between the Eustis High Panthers and the Tavares High Bulldogs, 7:00 pm at Eustis High School. more
October 22, 2012 #59/12	Michael Ray Day honors Eustis' Hometown Celebrity Eustis, FL – The City of Eustis and local promoter REP Entertainment Inc. will be hosting Michael Ray Day in Ferran Park at 6:00 pm on October 25th to celebrate his most recent accomplishments of winning the nationally televised show “The Next” on the CW network, and a recording contract with Atlantic records. The City of Eustis invites everyone to come show your support and celebrate this wonderful day with Michael Ray and family. This event is free to the public and open to media. more
October 22, 2012 #58/12	Chamber announces 2012 Community Service Award winners Eustis, FL – The Lake Eustis Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community Service Awards Gala Friday, Oct. 19 at the Eustis Community Center. Nearly 200 community members and business owners attended the Gala which was themed after Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” painting. more
October 17, 2012 #57/12	Comedy Mayhem Breaking Out at Bay Street Players Eustis, FL – The Bay Street Players of Eustis will present Comedy Mayhem for One Performance Only on November 3, 2012 at 8:00pm at the historic State Theatre in Downtown Eustis. It’s an evening of Retro & Current Comedy Stylings that include: “Spur of the Moment” Improvisations based on audience suggestions, Vintage Comedy Sketches & Routines, Edgy Stand Up Comedians, Masterful Musical Segments performed by a LIVE Band and a Rollicking Radio “Play”. more
October 12, 2012 #56/12	Event Seeks Vendors with Wine-Themed Products Eustis, FL – Calling all vendors with wine-related or wine-themed products! The Lake Eustis Fine Wine Festival is accepting applications from vendors for the Saturday portion of this two-day event, which is being presented by Eustis Main Street, Inc. The overall Festival will be Friday November 9, 2012, 6 pm until 9 pm, and Saturday, November 10, from 1 pm to 9 pm. more
October 4, 2012 #55/12	Art Museum premieres brand new website Eustis, FL – The Lake Eustis Museum of Art announces the premiere of a brand-new website at: www.lakeeustisartmuseum.org. more
October 3, 2012 #54/12	15th Annual Lake County Folk Festival Eustis, FL – October 13th and 14th, musicians, crafters, and artists converge on historic downtown Eustis for the 15th Annual Lake County Folk Festival. Activities for all ages are included at this family oriented music event. Six different venues throughout the downtown and lake front provide the setting for over 40 groups and nearly 100 musicians with a variety of music styles. more
October 2, 2012 #53/12	BSP Young People's Theatre presents Captain Louie Jr. Eustis, FL – Bay Street Players Young People’s Theatre presents a charming family musical for five performances in October. Captain Louie Jr., with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Anthony Stein, is adapted from the children’s book The Trip by Ezra Keats. more
October 2, 2012 #52/12	City receives GFOA Certificate of Achievement Eustis, FL – The City of Eustis and the Eustis Finance Department was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting with the September 30, 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). This award is given by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada and was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. more
September 28, 2012 #51/12	Bay Street Players receives $10,000 from the Sara George Charitable Trust Eustis, FL – Bay Street Players of Eustis is delighted to announce it has been awarded a grant from the Sarah George Charitable Trust. The grant of $10,000 was awarded to the Players to help with the ongoing campaign to raise the $35,000 needed to reroof the historic theatre. more
September 27, 2012 #50/12	Chamber hires Director of Public Relations and Special Events Eustis, FL – Eustis, FL – The Lake Eustis Chamber of Commerce has named Christie Bobbitt the Director of Public Relations and Special Events for the Eustis Chamber of Commerce. Bobbitt, who had been the Director of Marketing and Communications for the South Lake Chamber for two years, will be in charge of the Chamber’s public relations efforts and working closely with staff and volunteers on Chamber Events. more
September 27, 2012 #49/12	AUDITION NOTICE: Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol Eustis, FL – Bay Street Players Second Stage Series will hold auditions for Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol adapted by Tom Mula from his novel of the same name. The show will be directed by Joel Warren. The audio version has been broadcast nationwide on National Public Radio for several seasons. The stage production premiered at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre. The play is a funny and moving work that brings the ghost of Jacob Marley out of the shadows and into the spotlight to tell his version of the Dickens classic. more
September 25, 2012 #48/12	Northeast Lake County Business Opportunity Center is "Open for Business" Eustis, FL – Elected officials, local dignitaries and business leaders and owners gathered Friday night in Eustis to celebrate the grand opening of the new Northeast Lake County Business Opportunity Center. Located at 1520 S. Bay St. in the Northeast Lake County Micro-Region, the facility will serve as a one-stop-shop for businesses, offering full-time support services, which include business tools, training and infrastructure. more
September 24, 2012 #47/12	*AUDITION NOTICE: Plaid Tidings* - A Special Holiday Edition Eustis, FL – Bay Street Players will hold auditions for PLAID TIDINGS: A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid. This musical about a hilarious heavenly male quartet features tight swinging harmonic renditions of classic 50’s/60’s ballads and rock and roll. more**
September 18, 2012 #46/12	Second Stage Season ticket sales increase 100% Eustis, FL – “This Second Stage Series is becoming more and more popular; it is no longer a hidden treasure,” says Bonnie Swanson, Executive Director of Bay Street Players in Eustis. “Season Ticket sales for the series doubled last season and have already doubled for the 2012 – 13 season and we haven’t even opened. more
September 13, 2012 #45/12	Eustis Historical Museum announces new curator and revised hours Eustis, FL – Callers to the Eustis Historical museum during the past few weeks have been greeted with a message stating that museum is closed for a thorough cleaning. On Thursday, September 13th, the museum finally reopens to the public with a freshened interior and a brand new curator. more
September 10, 2012 #44/12	Wait Until Dark promises to have you on the edge of your seat! Eustis, FL – The Bay Street Players of Eustis opens their 38th Season with a tense thriller where a cool-as-ice psychopath smooth talks his way into the home of an unsuspecting blind woman. She soon discovers she’s harboring a dangerous prize, and that he’ll try anything to get it. Wait Until Dark, by Frederick Knott, probes which frightens us more—the evil you can see coming, or the one you can’t. more
September 7, 2012 #43/12	Local resident opens Eustis’ newest business in historic downtown Eustis, FL – Derek Facemyre is the owner / artist of the newest business in Eustis, Drawn to Art, located at 128 N. Eustis Street, Suite 101. Drawn to Art offers a full line of art supplies, art lessons in all medium and free-lance work, and is the first business to take up residence in the new Macdonald Place building. more
September 5, 2012 #42/12	Enjoy discounted “Downtown Dining” with Theatre Stub Eustis, FL – Bay Street Players, located in Historic Downtown Eustis, is pleased to announce that when the classic thriller, Wait Until Dark, opens their 38th Season September 21; every ticket sold will offer Downtown Dining discounts. more
September 4, 2012 #41/12	Celebrating new business success, the spiritual way Eustis, FL – Pastor Gary Chambers, and his wife, Sharon, decided to take a “leap of faith” and open their own local business in Eustis. Chambers Gospel Music & Books, located at 624 S. Bay Street, celebrated its grand opening this month to a large crowd of fans. more
August 28, 2012 #40/12	Eustis City Government Closure for Labor Day Eustis, FL – The Eustis City Government will be closed for normal business in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 3, 2012. Normal hours of business will resume on Tuesday, September 4th. Follow this link to view all affected services. more
August 23, 2012 #39/12	Eustis to be featured on Today in America with Terry Bradshaw Eustis, FL – The Producers of Today in America with Terry Bradshaw in Coral Springs, Florida have announced that the City of Eustis will be featured in an upcoming segment on topics, trends, and issues related to “America's Hidden Gem” as part of the show’s “Best Environments for Business and Lifestyle” series. more
August 21, 2012 #38/12	Bay Street Players announces 2011-2012 Dolly Award winners Eustis, FL – The 2011-2012 Bay Street Players Dolly Award winners were announced during the 37th Annual Dolly Award event, “Night of the Stars.” The gala evening took place Saturday evening August 18, 2012 at the Historic State Theatre in Eustis. This event featured the opening of the theatre’s newly remolded lobby extension. more
August 21, 2012 #37/12	Turkleton’s opening adds entertainment venue to downtown Eustis Eustis, FL – Rich DeMarco, owner of All County Collision & Repair, announces another business opening in the historic downtown! Turkleton’s Tavern, located at 12 S. Bay Street, joins a successful line up food & beverage entertainment venues in the downtown area and will feature weekly live entertainment, craft beer on tap, bottled domestic beers, select wines, and a light food menu in its 1,660 square foot facility. more
August 17, 2012 #36/12	BARBARA MAXWELL: AN ARTIST’S EYE (September 14 - November 25, 2012) Eustis, FL – Opening Fri. Fri., Sept. 14, 6-8pm is Lake Eustis Museum of Art’s next exhibition, BARBARA MAXWELL: AN ARTIST’S EYE. The artist will be at the reception, and will conduct an informal gallery talk that evening. The exhibition will run through November 25, 2012. more
August 16, 2012 #35/12	Eustis recognized as Florida Main Street of the Month Eustis, FL – Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced Wednesday Eustis Main Street, Inc. as the Florida Main Street Program of the Month for August 2012. The selection for this award is based on the Eustis program's involvement and active participation in the Florida Main Street Program. more
August 10, 2012 #34/12	City Commission Election 2012 Eustis, FL – With three seats up for election this year, the Eustis City Commission will have one unopposed incumbent and two new faces. At the close of qualifying on Friday, August 10th, Incumbent Michael Holland had qualified for Seat #3 and remained unopposed. Dr. Albert Eckian was the lone qualifier for Seat #5 with incumbent Bill Ferree choosing not to run. more
August 2, 2012 #33/12	Miss Eustis makes positive impact for those in need Eustis, FL – Since being crowned Miss Eustis in March, Madison Fox, 16, has had a desire to make a positive impact on those less fortunate. This summer, Madison worked with the Miss Eustis Pageant to organize a Christmas In July event to focus on brightening the days of children being treated for cancer at Florida Hospital. more
July 20, 2012 #32/12	New 3-Story Macdonald Place Building in Downtown Eustis nearing completion Eustis, FL – Jacob P. Smith Building Company, headed by Daniel DiVenanzo is in the final stages of the new 3-story downtown building at the corner of Eustis Street and Macdonald Avenue. Construction began in November 2011 and is scheduled to be completed in August 2012. The 12,400 square foot structure, named the Macdonald Building is being built for Fountain Place, LLC., will boast four retail units on the ground level and eight single bedroom luxury apartments on the upper two stories. more
July 13, 2012 #31/12	Eustis Memorial Library to host Goodwill Industries of Central FL, Inc. job counseling sessions Eustis, FL – Beginning July 19th, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida will begin offering Job Counseling to the public in the Eustis Memorial Library Conference Room. This new Eustis site is an extension of program services that Goodwill Industries of Central FL offers throughout the local area. more
July 2, 2012 #30/12	Eustis Firefighter brings home the medals Eustis, FL – Shawn Kelleher is a Firefighter with the City of Eustis Fire Department. He started out as a part-time Firefighter in October 2010 and became a full-time firefighter in April 2011. more
June 28, 2012 #29/12	Qualification period to open for Eustis general election Eustis, FL – Eustis City Clerk Mary Montez has announced that the qualifying period for the office of City Commission will begin at noon on Monday, August 6, 2012 and close at noon on Friday, August 10, 2012. more
June 27, 2012 #28/12	Fireworks Light Up the First Friday Street Fest! Eustis, FL – Eustis will celebrate Independence Day as part of Eustis Main Street Inc.’s First Friday Street Fest on July 6th from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. This fun-filled night will feature a fireworks display and plenty of entertainment for the whole family. more
June 26, 2012 #27/12	Eustis City Government Closure for Independence Day Eustis, FL – The Eustis City Government will be closed for normal business in observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Normal hours of business will resume on Thursday, July 5th. more
June 21, 2012 #26/12	Eustis Single Stream Recycling off to a great start! Eustis, FL – Officials at Waste Management were pleased to report that the preliminary volume numbers for the new 64-gallon Single Stream Recycling program are truly outstanding! This is the first such Single Stream Recycling program in Lake County to use the 64-gallon rollout containers. more
June 19, 2012 #25/12	Volunteers needed to fill board vacancies Eustis, FL – The City of Eustis is currently seeking volunteer applicants for the following City boards: Code Enforcement Board; Firefighters’ Pension Board of Trustees; Police Officers’ Pension Board of Trustees more
May 24, 2012 #24/12	Key section of Macdonald Avenue to Reopen after 30 Years Eustis, FL – After 30 years, Macdonald Avenue will again be open for traffic from Grove Street to Eustis Street. The barricades will be removed at approximately 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 25th. This section of roadway was completed in conjunction with the Downtown Stormwater Project. more
May 23, 2012 #23/12	Eustis City Government Closure for Memorial Day Eustis, FL – The Eustis City Government will be closed for normal business in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2012. Normal hours of business will resume on Tuesday, May 29th. Click here to view the affected services: more
May 22, 2012 #22/12	A Musical Matinee at The Historic State Theatre Eustis, FL – Eustis Main Street, Inc., Public Arts and Music, and Bay Street Players present the 2012 Variety Show Series: A Musical Matinee at the Historic State Theatre, 2:30 PM, Sunday, June 3, 2012. more
May 22, 2012 #21/12	Applications now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Citizen Police Academy Eustis, FL – The Eustis Police Department is accepting applications for the 2nd annual Citizen Police Academy. The Eustis Citizen Police Academy provides an excellent opportunity for citizens to become familiar with the daily operations of the Eustis Police Department. Students meet on Tuesday nights from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for 10 weeks. more
May 21, 2012 #20/12	Eustis to host Public Input Meeting for Ferran Park Improvements Eustis, FL – The City invites residents and neighbors to take part in a public input meeting regarding the Ferran Park Improvement Project, hosted by the Eustis Parks & Recreation Department. The meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 24th at the Eustis Community Center, 601 North Shore Drive. Design consultants will be on hand to collect information and lead discussions involving the potential upgrades to the park. more
April 6, 2012 #19/12	Fan Photo Contest a hit on Eustis Social Networking Site Eustis, FL – When a Fan Photo Contest was announced Monday, April 2nd on the City’s Facebook page, it was not anticipated at how successful it would become by the contest deadline at noon on Thursday, April 5th. 28 photos, reflecting the beauty of Eustis, were submitted with a total of 613 votes cast. more
March 30, 2012 #18/12	Eustis to Implement Alternative Residential Solid Waste and Single Stream Recycling Collection on June 4, 2012 Eustis, FL – In January, the Eustis City Commission agreed to move forward with an alternative level of residential solid waste and recycling collection service that will save citizens approximately $2.00 per month and increase opportunities for recycling. In addition, Waste Management, the City’s franchise hauler, will provide both garbage and recycling roll-out containers to each household. more
March 15, 2012 #17/12	Museum to introduce special tea blend Eustis, FL – As a Level 3 Certified tea specialist, Eustis resident Kathy Niles has been called upon to blend teas for celebrities Kenneth Cole, Blake Lively, Penn Badgley and others, but a recent request to blend a tea to honor a historic home was a first. more
March 5, 2012 #16/12	Clifford House Artisan Market announces featured Artisan Eustis, FL – Those looking to explore the natural history of Florida often seek out museums, guidebooks and tour groups. For Lake County artist Lynn Herrick, the beauty and history of Florida are revealed on her canvas each time she picks up a paint brush. more
February 23, 2012 #15/12	Arbor Day Foundation Honors Eustis with Tree City USA Recognition, Growth Award Eustis, FL – The City of Eustis was recently recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit organization, as a Tree City USA community for its commitment to urban forestry. It is the 20th year Eustis has earned this national recognition. Eustis also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating progress in its community forestry program. The prestigious Growth Award honors environmental improvement and higher levels of tree care in Tree City USA communities. more
February 17, 2012 #14/12	City recognizes two local heroes Eustis, FL – The Eustis City Commission, at its regular meeting on February 16, ceremoniously recognized the lifesaving achievements of two local heroes, Melinda Redd and Sherry Thornton, both Lake County School Board employees. more
February 9, 2012 #13/12	The 2012 GeorgeFest Celebration has begun! Eustis, FL – 2012 marks the 110^th consecutive annual celebration of GeorgeFest, the 2nd oldest festival celebrating George Washington's Birthday in the nation and the longest running festival of any kind in Florida. Sponsored by the Lake Eustis Chamber of Commerce and our proud partner, the City of Eustis, the festival is an important piece of living, local history. The theme of this year’s festival is “Made in America” and is scheduled for February 24-26, 2012. more
February 7, 2012 #12/12	Fine Wine and Fine Art come together at the Magnolia Stroll Eustis, FL – Eustis Main Street, Inc. proudly presents a night of fine wine and art in beautiful Historic Downtown Eustis. The popular Magnolia Stroll and Arts in the Air Banner Auction will be held on Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 from 6:30 until 9:00 pm. more
January 31, 2012 #11/12	Two subjects arrested in Eustis air conditioning theft Eustis, FL – On January 20, 2012, the Eustis Police Department announced a significant increase in the number of reported thefts of air conditioning units since November 2011. more
January 31, 2012 #10/12	Call to Artists: 2nd Annual Artisan Market Eustis, FL – Organizers of the Clifford House Artisan Market are now accepting registrations from artisans to share their art and craft at the March 17th Artisan Market. The event, which takes place on the grounds of the 100 year old Clifford House in Eustis, will showcase artists from diverse fields, including painting, sculpture, quilting, woodworking, stained glass, jewelry making and much more. more
January 20, 2012 #09/12	New incentives available to new businesses Eustis, FL – Like most municipalities in the United States, Eustis is faced with decreasing revenues and commercial activity and heavy competition amongst other cities to attract and retain businesses. The City Commission identified this challenge and recently approved an incentive program to promote new development that increases the value of property within the City and provides for additional economic development opportunities. more
January 18, 2012 #08/12	Uniquely Eustis! Eustis, FL – Eustis Main Street, Inc. proudly presents Uniquely Eustis, a Taste of Eustis event, on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Eustis Community Center, 601 Northshore Drive in Eustis. Food and libations from thirteen local restaurants, music and a silent auction will be featured during the course of the evening. more
January 13, 2012 #07/12	Eustis to Implement Alternative Residential Solid Waste and Single Stream Recycling Collection Eustis, FL – The Eustis City Commission agreed to move forward with an alternative level of residential solid waste and recycling collection service. Under the plan, both solid waste and recycling roll-out containers will be provided by Waste Management, the City’s franchise hauler. more
January 11, 2012 #06/12	Museum welcomes re-enactors for living history timeline Eustis, FL – For typical exhibits, the Eustis Historical Museum relies on artifacts, old papers and recorded histories to tell the story of life of the people who lived in Central Florida in years past. This Saturday, when they stage the annual Living History Timeline, they’ll add re-enactors to the mix to breathe life into the stories of early Lake County. more
January 9, 2012 #05/12	Kick-off the New Year with “A Musical Evening” Eustis, FL – Eustis Main Street, Inc., Public Arts and Music (PAM), and Bay Street Players present the 2012 Variety Show Series: A Musical Evening at the Historic State Theater, 109 N. Bay Street, Eustis at 7:30 PM, January 14, 2012. Back by popular demand and sharing the Historic State Theater stage for this special evening are two of Florida’s most popular acoustic bands featuring award winning songwriting, great instrumentals and superb harmonies! more
January 9, 2012 #04/12	Art in the Air Eustis, FL – Come to historic downtown Eustis, stroll the streets and view “Arts in the Air” banners created by emerging and professional artists. Over 50 works of art will be displayed on the lamp poles lining the bricked downtown January 9th through February 10th. The banners will be on display in local businesses and will be sold in a silent auction on February 18th. You will also have the opportunity to meet the artists. The event is open to everyone. more
January 6, 2012 #03/12	Harlem Ambassadors Tour is coming your way! Eustis, FL – The internationally-acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show will be visiting Eustis to play against a locally sponsored team, The Lake County Rebounders! The game will be held at Eustis High School on February 19, 2012 at 4:00 PM. The high school is located at 1300 E. Washington Avenue in Eustis. more
January 5, 2012 #02/12	Eustis Government Closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Eustis, FL – All offices at Eustis City Hall, the Eustis Memorial Library, and Parks & Recreation will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2012, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Scheduled rentals of Parks & Recreation facilities are not affected by this holiday closure. more
January 3, 2012 #01/12	Commission elects Mayor and Vice Mayor Eustis, FL – At the Organizational City Commission Meeting at 7:30, January 3, 2012, one of the Commission’s first actions was to elect a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor to serve in those positions for current calendar year. Commissioner Susan Hooper, Seat 4, who served as Acting Mayor in 2011, was elected by the Commission to serve as the Mayor for 2012. Kress Muenzmay, Seat 2, was elected to serve as the Vice-Mayor of Eustis for 2012. more

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