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City of Tavares - America's Seaplane City

201 E Main St, Tavares, United States
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Welcome to the City of Tavares, America's Seaplane City! There's a lot to see and do in Tavares, with 18 major community events each year, downtown at Wooton Park.  Check us out!

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Don't miss this weekends CRA Spring Thunder Regatta in Wooton Park, Tavares - March 17-19! For event information including heat schedules and participants visit www.classicraceboatassoc.com.

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The City of Tavares is accepting applications for Splash Park Attendants (temporary seasonal/minimum age 16). The Splash Park season begins April 1st - weekends only until school is out and then it is open 7 days a week. For more information on this position visit http://www.tavares.org/jobs.aspx.

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CENTRAL FLORIDA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

The Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Wooton Park, Tavares. Hosted by Rotary Club of Lake County and Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival, the festivities will begin at 7 am. Wooton Park is located at 150 E Ruby Street, Tavares. For more information on this event please contact the Rotary Club of Lake County at 352.357.8223 or visit http://www.cfdragonboat.org/index.html

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The Wooton Park boat launch in downtown Tavares will be closed to the public Saturday, March 11th, 2017 in order to accommodate the Dragon Boat Festival. Boaters may launch at other locations including Tavares Recreation Park, Hickory Point Recreation Facility, Summerall Park, Trimble Park or Gilbert Park. For more information contact the Tavares Seaplane Base & Marina, 352.742.6267.

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Tavares Contruction 3 March 2017

Please enjoy the March 2017 Ruby Street Stormwater & Beautification Project Update Video. Also, visit http://www.tavares.org/DocumentCenter/View/3958 for our March 6 Press Release on how the project brings conservation easement to the Dora Canal. For more information contact Mandy Wettstein at 352.406.0422 or mandywettstein@gmail.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9hU1QM_a9c&feature=youtu.be

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss from the Tavares Public Library Team!!!

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Upcoming Events – No Duck Left Behind Rubber Ducky Race – Educational Foundation of Lake County

The Annual No Duck Left Behind Rubber Ducky Race will be held this Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Wooton Park from 10am - 3pm. Wooton Park is located at 150 E Ruby Street. For more information on this event or to purchase ducks for a chance to win up to $5,000 in scholarships visit the Education Foundation of Lake County at the below link. http://edfoundationlake.com/events/no-duck-left-behind-rubber-ducky-race/

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Stop by the Tavares Library today at 3:00 p.m. for another round of Cops Got Game! The Tavares Library is located at 314 N New Hampshire Avenue, Tavares. For more information on Cops Got Game please contact Cynthia Plesner, Library Director, at 352.742.6090 or cplesner@tavares.org.

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Prop Shop Grand Re-Opening! Saturday, March 4th 2017 Join the City of Tavares Economic Development Team for the Grand Reopening of the Prop Shop at the Historic Woodlea House. From 11am to noon staff will be on hand to greet visitors to the all-new experience that is the Prop Shop. Visitors can enter a drawing to win a variety of prizes, simply for showing up. The Prop Shop at the Historic Woodlea House has been transformed, providing patrons with an all-new feel and vibe. The fresh atmosphere can be described as a cross between Cape Cod and Key West, with a splash of seaplane. The Prop Shop offers a wide range of merchandise which contributes to the uniqueness of the facility. The shop has something for everyone, boaters and pilots can grab a cold soda or Tavares water and a quick snack. Children can take their pick from a variety of seaplane-themed toys in the kid’s section. Visitors of all ages will find a wide variety of America’s Seaplane City logoed gear and other unique Tavares Seaplane Base novelties. Also new, and something completely necessary given the shop’s name, visitors can now purchase (replica) decorative propellers at the Prop Shop!

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Save the Dates - The City of Tavares is getting ready to kick off the 2017 Event Season! Stop by Wooton Park West and enjoy Florida USAV Beach Series Adult, CoEd and Junior Volleyball Competitions this Saturday and Sunday, February 25-26. For more information on this event visit http://www.floridavolleyball.org/florida-usav-beach-series-kickoff.html. Wooton Park is located at 150 E Ruby Street, Tavares.

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The City of Tavares is accepting applications for Splash Park Attendants (temporary seasonal). The Splash Park season begins April 1st - weekends only. For more information on this position visit http://www.tavares.org/jobs.aspx.

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