🌱 How Ocoee’s rehab institute earned a top ranking in Florida

Greetings Ocoee! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Ocoee's rehab institute earned a top ranking in Florida
• How an Ocoee High alum battled injuries to become a college star

Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Chevelle and Classic Car Show and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 90, low: 74.
• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orlando Health Advanced Rehab Institute named in Top 10 Physical Rehab Center in Florida (orangeobserver.com) — A major win for local healthcare: Orlando Health's Advanced Rehabilitation Institute in Ocoee has been ranked sixth-best physical rehab center in Florida, highlighting its standout stroke program. Serving patients recovering from amputations, neurological disorders, and traumatic brain injuries, the Ocoee facility emphasizes coordinated, patient-centered care that helps residents regain independence close to home.
   

• Former Ocoee RB Charles Pierre Jr. overcomes, shines at South Dakota (orlandosentinel.com) — A former Ocoee High School football standout, running back Charles Pierre Jr., is turning heads at the University of South Dakota after overcoming multiple serious leg injuries and surgeries. His perseverance, honed during his Ocoee days, has led to 2,000-plus career rushing yards and a standout 138-yard, two-touchdown performance, inspiring local athletes who know his journey started on Ocoee's fields.
   

📸 Around Ocoee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocoee

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• Code Enforcement Board Meeting →
  City Hall - Commission Chambers, 1 North Bluford Avenue, Ocoee
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Toppermost Beatles Tribute FL →
  Rock 'N Rev Ocoee, 8969 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee
• Cars and Coffee Orlando →
  House Blend Cafe, 10730 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee
  6:00 am
Monday September 21
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board →
  City Hall Commission Chambers, 1 North Bluford Avenue, Ocoee
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - Ocoee →
  San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant - Ocoee, 8995 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee
• FY 2026/2027 Final Budget Public Hearing →
  Ocoee City Hall Commission Chambers, 1 North Bluford Avenue, Ocoee
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• No Curfew Comedy →
  Blu Cafe, 9401 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee
• Citizens Advisory Council - OPD →
  Ocoee City Hall - Commission Chambers, 1 North Bluford Avenue, Ocoee
  6:15 pm
Saturday September 26
• Shred to Protect →
  Ocoee Police Department, 646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway, Ocoee
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• 5th Annual Chevelle and Classic Car Show →
  320 Story Rd, Ocoee
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17
• Office Hours: Meet with Supervisor Dr. Jim Moyer, Orange Soil and Water Conservation District Seat 2 →
  Apopka, FL Calendar, 120 East Main Street, Apopka
  11:00 am
• Virtual Mini-Academy | Entendiendo los Resultados FAST de Lectura →
  Arbor Ridge K-8 Orlando, FL 32817
  12:00 pm
• Flamingos & Fuel Cruise Night →
  Fit2run Parking Lot, 102 Ruby Red Place, Unit B, Winter Garden
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone have a good lawn company they can recommend?
  I'm looking for reliable service to take care of our yard. (Nextdoor Westyn Bay)
• found… thank you.
  Lost husky, please contact 3212171418 or let me know here if anyone saw him or found him thank you (Nextdoor Silver Bend)

• Sysco Corporation posted a job opening for CDL A Local Delivery Driver in Ocoee. Apply here.
• Gap posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Full Time - Winter Garden in Winter Garden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocoee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winter Garden

• 13115 Tantallon Aly, Winter Garden, FL 34787 (zillow.com)
• West Orange America 250 events aim to raise $15,000 for veterans, next generation of service (orangeobserver.com)
• Windermere High celebrates 10 years (orangeobserver.com)

Windermere

• Embracing the challenge: Windermere High's football players are amped up for the tougher opponents (orangeobserver.com)
• MedRoots Releases Pelvic Pain, unPacked Podcast Episode on Sex Therapy and Intimate Wellness (barchart.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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