City of Ocoee

The city has everything you need. Everything is close to home and its never a far drive to get there.
People are always friendly. They mind their business. I mean unless you live in a gated community. You are always being watched. They almost gave my mother a fine because she needed to repaint her mailbox. Like seriously. The communities have a certain look that they are going for. So yes, there are rules to follow.
Anyways I would recommend. I’ll be moving here in a few years.

I have recently relocated from Fort Lauderdale Florida. Pros and Cons wherever you go right? I love the family atmosphere in this area, with many affordable housing communities with land. There is also a lot of new construction going on. Additionally, you have easy access to the 408 or 429. There is a mall, but half of the places are vacant. The city needs to do something to help welcome and retain vendors there. The movie theatre in the mall also needs renovating. Yet it is a quaint city with lots of bike trails. I do not see a lot of parks especially with running trails. The recycle pickup is only every other week and you have to call and ask for a recycle can even though it is supposed to be «mandatory». Unfortunately, people end up throwing away things which could be recycled so it is not helping the environment. I called the city and pretty much got told it isn’t changing so deal with it. A lot of people have complained about the red light cameras. Thank goodness I was warned. So 5 stars for affordable housing and clean city environment. Deductions for recycle and parks and them allowing the mall to grow obsolete took it to 2. With all the houses and families here there is NO reason.

It’s a great place to raise children I suppose. They give tickets like it’s going out of style, so if you’re in the area, you have to really drive 35 in a 35 zone.. .
and they have cameras at red lights. I can’t believe I got a violation for turning right on red!!!
Even though the sign says stop here on red, there is no sign that says no turn on red. So confusing!!!
Do I really have to pay this fine? Seriously! Brighthouse network has a monopoly on services in this area, so you have to deal with it.
Seems as if it’s a great place for families who love group sports, but if you’re single like me. .well.. .it’s a nice area, but would rather be downtown or Dr. Phillips.
(Please don’t ask me how I got to be in Ocoee.. .story is way too long, and involves witches).

The town is well maintained, but they could work on making more public spaces and more landscaping.