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folklore has it that Ocoee's pioneers
got the name "Ocoee" from
an Indian word meaning "no cold."
The late twentieth century settlers
would probably say a more appropriate
meaning would be "all roads lead
there." The
fastest growing of the 13 cities in
Orange
County, the city seems to have
a lock on the most important real
estate quality - location, location,
location! Located west of Orlando
and east of
Winter Garden near Lake Apopka
and with the Florida Turnpike
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Expressway, as well as State Road 50
and the future Western Beltway, Ocoee
residents are now within 5-30 minutes
of downtown Orlando, all the attractions,
the airport, and most major employment
centers in greater Orlando.
This may be one reason that 2,000 families
have chosen to build their homes in
Ocoee over the past five years.
From charming condos, townhomes and
villas to luxury estates, Central
Florida
Realtor Angela Chapman & Ocoee Realtor
John Hambrick
can
help you find your perfect slice of
real estate. And, if you're interested
in selling your home, please visit our
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But
roads and the convenience they provide
are not the only reason Ocoee's population
has grown steadily from 12,778 in 1990
to nearly 25,000 today. Although it
may still be referred to as a bedroom
community, commercial real estate growth
has also brought many comforts and conveniences
- as well as jobs - to the city. Health
Central, a 141-bed, state-of-the-art
medical facility, calls Ocoee
its home. Already the city's largest
employer, the hospital recently
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announced plans to add real estate for
additional medical office space and
assisted living facilities. There's
also the new, beautifully designed West
Oaks Mall which opened in October of
1996 with 1.1 million square feet of
premium retail real estate and more
to follow. The mall will add many economic
benefits from property and sales tax
revenues to the 2,000+ jobs it has created.
But long time residents and the growing
number of new families will tell you
that what brought them here is the small-town
flavor and friendly atmosphere. A place
where you can still find small businesses
that appreciate your patronage,
a place with great schools.
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Ocoee is a community that counts as
its
finest attributes community events
like craft fairs, Founders Day, the
annual Christmas parade, Pop Warner
football, little league, baseball
and soccer.
Current
predictions show that growth will
continue, with it eventually becoming
the second largest city in Orange
County behind only Orlando. It
is already the second largest city in
the county in terms of real estate
area. Much of the
undeveloped land is zoned commercial
and industrial, with the perfect location
available for nearly every business
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Industry is already quite diverse and includes
citrus, manufacturing, retail, medical, professional
services, and hotel/resort accommodations. The
existing and future highway networks will ensure
increased commercial activity. Already the home
of one of the largest food distributors and
the world's largest auto auction, Ocoee is poised
to become a place where everyone can live, work,
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Although
the residential and commercial growth has
continued to change the outward appearance
of the city, Ocoee's spirit remains the same.
The pioneers were attracted here because of
the beautiful setting and suitability for
industry. Today's residents and business owners
can still enjoy the beautiful lakefront scenery
to which native Floridians have become accustomed.
Ask Orlando Realtor John Hambrick and Ocoee
Realtor Angela Chapman
to
help you find the place for you to call home
in beautiful Ocoee or in the surrounding Orlando
communities in Seminole
County, Orange
County, Lake
County, Osceola
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those of you who wish to sell
your Ocoee home, John and Angela have the
experience and know how to bring buyers and
sellers together. The
city is a shining example of the notion that
growth and history can be a successfully blended.
The city's history is preserved in places like
the Ocoee Christian Church and Withers-Maquire
House & Museum. There are also many other
historic buildings, brick roads, natural features,
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Ocoee
has come a long way since 1881 when Civil
War Captain Bluford M. Sims acquired a 74-acre
parcel of real estate in what we now consider
downtown. By 1885, the Town of Ocoee had been
platted and a land company was formed to encourage
settlement and growth. The population then
totaled only 115 residents. One hundred and
twelve years and 24,000+ people later, the
city is still inviting people to share its
beauty and good fortune. And the word Ocoee
seems to have found its most apt translation
as the "Center
of Good Living."
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Contact Central Florida Realtors Angela Chapman
or John Hambrick if you're interested in the
old-fashioned charm of Ocoee, or if you'd like
to see about retirement communities or golf club
communities, or if downtown is more to you're
liking. They can help you with all your
real estate needs including selling your Central
Florida home. They know you want a return
on your investment and can help you through the
selling process.
"A
City With A Future… Preserving Its Past."
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Incorporated: 1925
Population: (year 2000): 24,391
Form of Government: Mayor/Commissioners/City
Manager
Elevation: 130 feet
Land area: 13.2 square miles
Total area is 5.84% water
Median household income: $53,225 (year 2000)
Median house value: $110,500 (year 2000)
GPS Info: latitude 28.6 N x longitude 81.5 W |
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Hospital/medical
center:
- HEALTH CENTRAL
(1000 W COLONIAL DR)
Other
hospitals/medical centers:
- LAKESIDE ALTERNATIVES
HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; ORLANDO, FL)
- SUMMIT, THE
(about 10 miles; APOPKA, FL)
- FLORIDA HOSPITAL
(about 13 miles; ORLANDO, FL)
Airports
certified for carrier operations:
- ORLANDO INTL
(about 20 miles; ORLANDO, FL; ID: MCO)
- ORLANDO SANFORD
(about 25 miles; ORLANDO, FL; ID: SFB)
- SPACE COAST
REGIONAL (about 52 miles; TITUSVILLE, FL;
ID: TIX)
Other
public-use airports:
- ORLANDO COUNTRY
(about 10 miles; PLYMOUTH, FL; ID: X04)
- BOB WHITE FIELD
(about 13 miles; ZELLWOOD, FL; ID: X61)
- EXECUTIVE (about
16 miles; ORLANDO, FL; ID: ORL)
Colleges/universities
with over 2000 students:
- ROLLINS COLLEGE
(about 13 miles; WINTER PARK, FL)
- UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX-ORLANDO CAMPUS (about 13 miles;
MAITLAND, FL)
- VALENCIA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE (about 14 miles; ORLANDO, FL)
- UNIVERSITY
OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (about 19 miles; ORLANDO,
FL)
- SEMINOLE COMMUNITY
COLLEGE (about 23 miles; SANFORD, FL)
- STETSON UNIVERSITY
(about 34 miles; DELAND, FL)
- POLK COMMUNITY
COLLEGE (about 39 miles; WINTER HAVEN, FL)
Private high school:
- CENTRAL
FL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WC (8800 WEST COLONIAL
DRIVE; Grades: 6 - 12)
Public
primary/middle schools:
- OCOEE MIDDLE
SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
- CITRUS ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
- SPRING LAKE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
- OCOEE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
Private
primary/middle school:
- VICTORY
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (1601 A D MIMS ROAD;
Grades: KG - 6)
Ocoee Subdivisions
Ashton Park, Crestwood Heights Townhomes, ForestBrooke,
Kensington Manor, Westyn Bay/Discovery, Westyn Bay
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