🍂 Liberty tree + fall glee (and pancakes)

🌳Sweater weather, at long last! With a cool, crisp weekend in the forecast, the coolest we've had so far, forecasters say, there is no better time to get out and enjoy the autumn air in Lake and Sumter counties. This Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the Trout Lake Nature Center at 520 E. County Road 44, Eustis, is formally designating its Grandfather Oak as a "Liberty Tree." Dating back to the American colonies, Liberty Trees served as gathering places for early protests and symbolize democracy and free speech. Admission is $5 per vehicle; free for members. Afterward, stick around to enjoy the trails, or peruse some top picks for things to do this weekend in our bottom "things to do" feature below. 🔻 🌟 But first, let's revisit something special ... An inspiring to start to Veterans Day, the century-young Rotary Club of Leesburg celebrated an international totem to world peace before saluting our military at the downtown parade on Nov. 11. Click here to see the unveiling. ➕ More news you should know 'Didn't expect it to pass': Florida cities coping with Amendment 3 stunner From tragedy comes love: How to help Crystal Daniels' family amid