Gay family in Mount Dora - ? are we alone? (Orlando: relocating, health)

[kimsails]

We (a 2 mom family with 2 children) recently moved to Mount Dora. We've recently spent a lot of time in the San Francisco area and were very spoiled by all it has to offer. We're looking forward to putting down roots here though and were looking for comments regarding Mount Dora and what it has to offer. Any comments specific to gay families with children would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[SouthernBelle3]

You can enjoy the Mt.dora art festival every spring, the Lake County fair in Eustis, trips to the mall, etc.. But, if you are looking for some group that is geared to gay families, forget it. Lake County is rather conservative county.

[BahamaBreeze]

Originally Posted by kimsails

We (a 2 mom family with 2 children) recently moved to Mount Dora. We've recently spent a lot of time in the San Francisco area and were very spoiled by all it has to offer. We're looking forward to putting down roots here though and were looking for comments regarding Mount Dora and what it has to offer. Any comments specific to gay families with children would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Originally Posted by SouthernBelle3

You can enjoy the Mt.dora art festival every spring, the Lake County fair in Eustis, trips to the mall, etc.. But, if you are looking for some group that is geared to gay families, forget it. Lake County is rather conservative county.

What SouthernBelle writes is true; Lake County is a rather conservative, Sunday church going community and it's also true that to the best of my knowledge there are no groups geared for gay families. Yet, there is another side to the coin. This is a live and let live county.
No, it's not SF but as long as you don't come off as pushy, with your own personal agenda for changing everyones mind to your way of thinking, then you'll find the County rather tolerant of most any lifestyle. There's rednecks, retired millionaires(many more than at first appears) Yankees, Mexicans and yes plenty of gay/lesbian couples, more so in Mt. Dora.
Go to the health food store and other new age things around here. Visit the local cafes in Mt.Dora (and 3rd place in Eustis)
Welcome!
I for one am not gay (I think) but extend my hand [handshake] and offer to try to answer your questions if you pm me.

[Mike_CFla]

Don't know about Mt. Dora but there seems to be a large number of gay families/partners living near downtown Orlando, especially on the southeast side, say within 1+/- mile of the downtown area, in the event you consider relocating in the future.

Mike/CF

[gourmetr]

[There is a fairly new Gay & Lesbian social group that meets monthly in the Mount Dora area. Over 100 gay men & women attend these Meet & Greet type gatherings. Check out their website for upcoming events Page 1. You'll be glad you did- we have met some of the most wonderful new friends through this organization. The Mount Dora area is quickly becomimg the new Gay & Lesbian hot community of Florida!
Bruce & Dale

[Epabon]

Originally Posted by kimsails

We (a 2 mom family with 2 children) recently moved to Mount Dora. We've recently spent a lot of time in the San Francisco area and were very spoiled by all it has to offer. We're looking forward to putting down roots here though and were looking for comments regarding Mount Dora and what it has to offer. Any comments specific to gay families with children would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I'm also a gay mom with 1 child and I have lived in this area for 6 years. I have not found any other families with children in the area. I'm sure we are out there, but I was surprised to find a listing on line. I am looking for play dates for my son he is 2 1/2.