Mount Dora evokes that quiet and comfortable "Southern" charm and hospitality of a lakefront community nestled amongst the gentle hills and orange groves of Central Florida. At an elevation of 184 feet above sea level, Mount Dora is Florida's equivalent of a mountain top town. Mount Dora overlooks lakes Dora, Gertrude and Beauclair.

The town of Mount Dora was eventually incorporated into a city in 1953 and has experienced growth since that time. Today, Mount Dora is home to more than 10,000 people. The City retains the flavour of a small town with many historic buildings, large canopy oak trees and is known for its variety of antique and specialty shops. It hosts numerous special events throughout the year including the Mount Dora Arts Festival, an antique boat show, antique car show, sailing regatta, golf tournament, bicycle festival, crafts fair and the annual Christmas lighting festival which draw thousands of
visitors.