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Once sleepy citrus communities, Winter Garden and Ocoee have blossomed into inviting sister communities that captures small-town charm but welcomes new residents daily. One of the elements that make the area so attractive, both to residents and businesses, is its transportation system. The Winter Garden-Ocoee area, located approximately 15 miles west of downtown Orlando, offers easy access to the Orlando International Airport , railroad service through downtown Winter Garden , the convenience of Highway 50, the ease of East-West Expressway and the Florida Turnpike. Downtown Winter Garden offers a slice of small town life on "Plant Street" with the redeveloped stores, restaurants and businesses capturing the charm of old Florida. The community celebrates their history and charm with an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social (held in picturesque Newton Park on Lake Apopka) and 4th of July Celebration.
Ocoee shares their area's small-town flavor reflected at the annual Founder Day, Christmas parade, and craft fairs and youth sports. Residents have restored and preserved historical landmarks such as the Withers-Maquire House and Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy rollerblading, walking and biking the West Orange Trail, a converted old railroad bed that offers miles of natural beauty. Nearby Lake Apopka is the focus of an expansive restoration project, with the efforts underway to regain the lake's fame of earlier days. With Florida's small-town charm intact, the Winter Garden Ocoee area seems poised and ready for growth. The 1.1. million square foot West Oaks Mall blends retail with entertainment. The area's ultra-modern hospital - Health Central , continues to grow, and today includes a 228-bed nursing home and other offices. Several private assisted living facilities also service the area. Ocoee Middle School
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