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Lake County Green Fair to feature farmer’s market
It’s easier to be green at the Second Annual Lake County Green Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wooton Park in Tavares with this year’s addition of a farmer’s market featuring a variety of locally grown products, such as produce, herbs and honey.
November 13, 2009

Turn in mercury-containing thermostats, thermometers for gift cards at Green Fair
Fairgoers to the Second Annual Lake County Green Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. can turn in mercury-containing thermostats and thermometers for a $5 gift card to Wal-Mart.
November 9, 2009

Annual Lake County Green Fair highlights environmentally friendly products, services
More than 70 exhibitors touting environmentally friendly products, services and information will take to Wooton Park, located along Lake Dora in downtown Tavares, for the Second Annual Lake County Green Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
November 4, 2009

Deadline extended to Friday, Oct. 16, for exhibitor applications to 2nd Annual Green Fair
Organizers of the Second Annual Lake County Green Fair are extending the exhibitor application deadline to Friday, Oct. 16, for exhibitors to submit applications for the Green Fair scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wooton Park in Tavares.
October 6, 2009

Hybrid bus makes appearance on LakeXpress route
As part of a demonstration opportunity through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Lake County Department of Community Services, Public Transportation Division, is pleased to announce the arrival last week of the “Hybrid Ride,” a 31-foot bus operating on the LakeXpress’ Route 4 until Sept. 4.
August 31, 2009

Sponsors requested for Annual Green Fair
The Lake County Green Team, a group of County employees tasked with bringing County government and the community to the forefront of conservation awareness and practices, is seeking sponsors for its Second Annual Lake County Green Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wooton Park, located at 200 S. Rockingham Ave. in Tavares.
August 10, 2009

Applications being accepted for 2nd Annual Green Fair
Organizers of the Second Annual Lake County Green Fair are currently accepting exhibitor applications for the event scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wooton Park in Tavares.
August 5, 2009

Lake County hosts professional speakers for July 8 workshop
Lake County is hosting an “Envisioning Better Communities Workshop” on Wednesday, July 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eustis Community Center, 601 Northshore Drive.
July 1, 2009

Deadline to register for Lake County’s green symposium is June 1
With about a dozen spots remaining, Lake County is extending the deadline to Monday, June 1, to register for the “Professionals Turning Green Symposium” on June 11-12 at Lakeside Inn, located at 100 N. Alexander St., Mount Dora.
May 28, 2009

Lake County’s ‘Professionals Turning Green Symposium’ to feature special presentation from local author
Lake County’s “Professionals Turning Green Symposium” on June 11-12 at Lakeside Inn, located at 100 N. Alexander St., Mount Dora, will feature a special presentation on Friday at 12 p.m. from author and journalist, Cynthia Barnett, who penned Mirage: Florida and the Vanishing Water of the Eastern U.S.
May 15, 2009

Lake County finalizes agenda of speakers, presenters for ‘Professionals Turning Green Symposium’ in June
An impressive slate of speakers and presenters is set for the “Professionals Turning Green Symposium” on Thursday, June 11, from 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and Friday, June 12, from 8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at Lakeside Inn, located at 100 N. Alexander St. in Mount Dora.
May 5, 2009

Parks & Trails to celebrate Earth Day with second annual event
The Lake County Parks & Trails Division is inviting the public to celebrate 2009 Earth Day on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PEAR Park, located at 5336 University Ave., Leesburg, with nature hikes, educational presentations and informational exhibits.
April 2, 2009

Lake County to present ‘Professionals Turning Green Symposium’ at Lakeside Inn on June 11-12
The Lake County Green Team is presenting the “Professionals Turning Green Symposium” on Thursday, June 11, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday, June 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lakeside Inn, located at 100 N. Alexander St. in Mount Dora.
March 25, 2009

Lake County Department of Tourism & Business Relations congratulates local accommodations for green initiative
The Lake County Department of Tourism & Business Relations is pleased to announce the addition of three lodging establishments to the "Florida Green Lodging Program" by the Florida Department of Environment Protection (DEP).
March 19, 2009

Lake County reminds residents about new irrigation rules
The Lake County Department of Conservation & Compliance is reminding residents that as of this week the St. Johns River Water Management District has new rules for lawn and landscape irrigation.
March 9, 2009

Electrifying move: Vehicle charging station in the works for downtown Eustis
The Eustis City Commission approved a resolution last week supporting an endeavor by RubeLab, a not-for-profit corporation involved in the development of technologies to solve environmental issues, to construct a solar charging station for electric vehicles in downtown Eustis, at the corner of Eustis and Clifford streets.
February 10, 2009

Enjoy a day of family fun at Lake County Green Fair
With five dozen exhibitors offering environmental information, the Lake County Green Fair on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wooton Park in Tavares will be a one-stop shop for residents wanting to know how they can reduce their carbon footprint.
October 29, 2008

Lake County Green Fair to roar with Dragon Boats
Amongst the five dozen exhibitors at the Lake County Green Fair on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wooton Park in Tavares will be several teams trying their paddles at commanding the sleek and powerful dragon boats.
October 3, 2008

Lake County seeks sponsors, exhibitors for Green Fair
The Lake County Green Team, a group of County employees tasked with bringing County government and the community to the forefront of conservation awareness and practices, is seeking sponsors and exhibitors for its first-ever Lake County Green Fair on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wooton Park, located at 200 S. Rockingham Ave. in Tavares.
August 15, 2008

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