Similar to its neighboring community Winter Garden, Ocoee is a hot-spot for small business and entrepreneurs. This is a community where hard working people build their business from the ground up, and the members of the community are happy to support them. Whether you need an accountant, mechanic, vet, beautician, doctor, landscaper, party planners or tutoring, there’s a local Ocoee resident who owns a successful business to meet your needs. This supportive community is a safe place for a start-up and is a welcoming place for new ideas and businesses.

For those in the corporate world, Ocoee is only 15 minutes from the financial district of Downtown Orlando. It’s simple to jump on 408W from anywhere in Ocoee and be in the heart of downtown Orlando, packed with banks, medical offices and corporate buildings where many Ocoee professionals work every day. But soon, Ocoee residents won’t have to head to downtown to experience the vibrant city center. The newly imagined Downtown Ocoee will feature restaurants, shops, and businesses that will bring thousands of new jobs to the area.

Experiencing Ocoee

One of the best things about Ocoee is that is can be an action-packed, exciting, “always something to do” kind of town, while also being a tranquil, still and peaceful place to do nothing.

Ocoee Parks

There are many beautiful public parks to explore, including Magnolia Park, where you can sit under the shade of a tall tree and watch peacocks spread their gorgeous feathers. Playgrounds and pavilions make many of Ocoee’s parks the ideal place for a weekend lunch with friends, a birthday party or romantic date. Bill Breeze Parks hosts monthly food truck and movie nights, where families gather to watch a movie under the stars and enjoy a variety of different food and drink vendors. Freedom Park is a favorite playdate park, complete with slides, swings, open spaces for running, climbing structures, a covered pavilion and public restaurants.

Dog lovers unite every day throughout the week, but especially on Saturdays, to enjoy the shaded dog park and the company of other canine enthusiasts, This updated dog park offers separate parks for big and little dogs, plenty of seating and is completely fenced in.

Ocoee Restaurants

Ocoee restaurant scene is as diverse as the people who live here, offering residents everything from burgers at That One Spot to the impressive wine list at RusTeak Restaurant and Wine Bar. When you call Ocoee home, you’ll always have an answer to the age-old question, “where do you want to eat?”

• Yellow Dog Eats
  One does not simply live in Ocoee and not frequent Yellow Dog Eats. This charming two-story restaurant is tucked away off of the main roads, surrounded by towering oak trees and smokes its mouthwatering right on site. Known for its BBQ, Yellow Dog Eats prides itself on simple yet flavorful ingredients and hosts live music out on the patio. Great for a quick dinner with the kids, a romantic date, or friends’ night out, this Ocoee gem is a must for locals and visitors alike.
• The Taco Company
  The Taco Company is one of those places that you find when you accidentally make a wrong turn. It’s hard to explain where it is, but once you’ve been there, you’ll understand why it has been such a pivotal part of Ocoee’s dining scene. Cozy and unassuming, this family operated Mexican restaurant offers authentic dishes, outdoor seating, and a welcoming and friendly staff.

Of course, Ocoee has plenty of your favorite mainstream restaurants as well, such as Chick-fil-A, Logan’s Roadhouse and 4 Rivers Smokehouse. From formal dining to cheap eats, Ocoee doesn’t disappoint when it comes to restaurant options.

Ocoee Shopping

The West Oaks Mall was once a booming shopping destination in Ocoee and is definitely part of the city’s history. However, most residences have shifted to Fowler’s Grove in Winter Garden for their shopping needs, or the Mall at Millenia for more upscale boutiques. The West Orange Five is a small local movie theatre that has been part of Ocoee’s story since the late 80’s and has evolved over the years become a favorite hangout spot for families on the weekends. Old fashion ice cream shops, yoga studios, and a locally owned blueberry farm in the area adds to the diversity of this classic town.

The Future of Downtown Ocoee

There is a buzz in the air about what’s next for Ocoee, and residents are quickly realizing that downtown Ocoee is going to change the way people live, work and play in this area. The new, revamped Downtown Ocoee will have wide pedestrian walkways, multiple green, open, outdoor spaces, improvements to existing parks and the relocation of City Hall. While details are still emerging about exactly what the revamped Downtown Ocoee will offer, one this is for sure: this little Central Florida town is about to see some significant changes that will elevate the overall living experience for new and current residents.

Ocoee has something for everyone. From traditional real estate to brand new developments, locally owned sidewalks shops to major retail chains, playgrounds to nature trails, Ocoee is precisely what you need, no matter what you need. The expansion of this quiet town is proof that more and more people are excited about what Ocoee is turning into, and families love what this area has to offer.

If you’re interested in buying a home in Ocoee, contact Erica Diaz and her team now. They’re local, know the area well, and can find you the perfect home! Ocoee real estate is a living, breathing, evolving market and Erica and her team know exactly where to look to find the best properties, in the best areas, for the best deals.

 

One last thing you need to know about Ocoee before moving there is how to say it. It’s pronounced “Oh-Co-Ee.” And now that you can say it like a local contact Erica Diaz and her team to help you live like one!

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