Oviedo, Florida
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| Coordinates: 28°39′35″N 81°11′45″W / 28.65972°N 81.19583°WCoordinates: 28°39′35″N 81°11′45″W / 28.65972°N 81.19583°W | |||
| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Seminole | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Mary Lou Andrews | ||
| - City manager | Ronald W. McLemore | ||
| Area | |||
| - City | 15.4 sq mi (40 km2) | ||
| - Land | 15.1 sq mi (39.2 km2) | ||
| - Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 48 ft (14.6 m) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| - City | 29,848 | ||
| - Density | 1,738.9/sq mi (671.6/km2) | ||
| - Metro | 1,984,855 | ||
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) | ||
| ZIP codes | 32762, 32765, 32766 | ||
| Area code(s) | 407 321 | ||
| FIPS code | 12-53575[1] | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0288305[2] | ||
| Website | www.cityofoviedo.net | ||
Oviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,316 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 30,618.[1] It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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[edit] Geography
Oviedo is located at 28°40′13″N 81°12′30.5″W / 28.67028°N 81.208472°W.[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.0 km² (15.4 mi²). 39.2 km² (15.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (2.07%) is water. Oviedo is about 20 minutes from downtown Orlando, FL by highway (417 & 408). The Econlockhatchee River runs through the east part of the city, and a tributary, the Little Econlockhatchee River, runs through the southern part of the city.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 26,316 people, 8,556 households, and 7,178 families residing in the city. The population density was 671.6/km² (1,738.9/mi²). There were 8,977 housing units at an average density of 229.1/km² (593.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.55% White, 8.83% African American, 0.27% Native American, 2.42% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.62% from other races, and 2.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.19% of the population.
There were 8,556 households out of which 50.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 9.99% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.10% were non-families. 10.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 36.60% from 25 to 44, 18.50% from 45 to 64, and 5.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $64,119, and the median income for a family was $66,288 (these figures had risen to $77,489 and $80,923 respectively as of a 2007 estimate[4]). Males had a median income of $46,777 versus $30,757 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,831. About 3.30% of families and 4.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.70% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Schools
The city of Oviedo's public schools are a part of Seminole County Public Schools. Oviedo contains 6 public elementary schools (K-5), 2 public middle schools (6-8), and 2 public high schools (9-12). The city of Oviedo is also home to a branch of Seminole State College of Florida and borders the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
[edit] Elementary schools
- Carillon Elementary
- John Evans Elementary
- Lawton Elementary
- Marguerite Partin Elementary
- Douglas Stenstrom Elementary
- (Joan Walker Elementary is located in nearby Chuluota.)
[edit] Middle schools
- Jackson Heights Middle School
- Lawton Chiles Middle School
- Tuskawilla Middle School (Close to the Oviedo/Winter Springs border)
[edit] High schools
[edit] Private schools
- Double R Private School
- The Master's Academy
- St. Luke's Lutheran School
- Trinity Preparatory School
- Tuskawilla/Twin Rivers Montessori Academy
- First Years Preschool & Kindergarten
[edit] Local publications
The Oviedo Citizen is an online publication that has been covering Oviedo news since August 2008. The Seminole Voice and The Seminole Chronicle are both print newspapers that cover Seminole County news, with a focus on the Winter Springs, Oviedo, and Chuluota areas of the county. Finally, the Oviedo Voice has been servicing Oviedo for years.
[edit] National publications
Oviedo was voted #100 in CNN Money Magazine's 100 Best Places to Live 2009.
[edit] Oviedo Marketplace
Oviedo is home to the Oviedo Marketplace Mall which opened in 1998.[2] The mall is anchored by 3 major department stores which include Dillard's, Sears, and Macy's. There is a food court, including Chick-fil-A, Subway, Sarku Japan, and the new Sbarro Pizza. The mall has suffered from several new Orlando-area malls such as Waterford Lakes and The Mall at Millenia driving its consumer base away, and these days it is common to find the mall with a very low number of shoppers. But, Regal Cinemas 22 mostly enjoys full theaters, and according to the Regal Cinemas website some time ago, it is one of the most prosperous locations.[citation needed] Also, Gap, Gap Kids, KB Toys, the Food Court Playground, and American Eagle have all closed down and Foot Locker has condensed its mega store of Foot Locker/Kids Foot Locker and Women's Foot Locker, into one small store.
[edit] Anchors
- Barnes & Noble (10,000 ft²)
- Bed Bath & Beyond (47,000 ft²)
- Dillard's (204,000 ft²)
- Macy's (191,000 ft²)
- Regal Cinemas-22 Screens (100,000 ft²)
- Sears (123,000 ft²)
[edit] Oviedo Hospital and developments
The city of Oviedo is currently planning a brand new downtown development just south of the current "old downtown" along Oviedo Blvd. The new town center will be a mixed-use development including town homes, single family living, apartment homes, restaurants, retail, and a planned amphitheater.
Phase I is commenced construction in the first quarter of 2007. Construction has stalled, and a new buyer or partners are being sought to help finish the immense project. It's set to include residences, businesses, a new library, amphitheater, and more. [3]
A new hospital has been delayed over the past few years, but developers have picked two potential locations within Oviedo city limits, and construction should begin sometime in the near future.
A new Checker's and Sonic Drive-In are opening/opened soon.
A Target, Borders, YMCA, Little League, bowling center, nature nursery, and a new Aquatics Center are located in Oviedo.
Oviedo is also home to numerous developments including the established Whispering Woods, Aloma Woods, Remington Park, Sanctuary, Riverside, Twin Rivers, and Bear Creek. It also has new subdivisions including the Oviedo Forest, Providence, Clayton's Crossing, Stratford Green, and Live Oak.
[edit] Chickens
Oviedo is known for a population of chickens that roam the downtown area (ironically) near the restaurant "Popeye's Chicken". There are so many of them roaming the area that often traffic stops as they cross the roads. The chickens have been featured on Oviedo t-shirts and coffee mugs and a poster commemorating one of Oviedo's yearly festivals, "A Taste of Oviedo".
Contrary to that which some believe, there are no specific laws or statutes surrounding the chickens, neither for their protection nor for their removal - the latter being something some residents would like to see due to the danger they pose with traffic in the congested town center. For others, however, the chickens add an element of fun eating at the adjacent Townhouse restaurant, another trademark of Oviedo, and provide Oviedo with a uniqueness that can be boasted by no other neighboring town.
The chickens were also the subject of a short documentary that was part of the Florida Film Festival 2009.[5]
[edit] Events
Oviedo has annual events such as the Taste of Oviedo, Whale of a Sale, Great Day in the Country, 4th of July, and Oktoberfest.
The Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce holds annual events such as Kidstravaganza, Home and Hurricane Expo, Winter Springs Festival of the Arts, and many more. Visit The Homepage for more information on attending.
[edit] Weather events
[edit] Hurricane season of 2004
In August 2004, the northwestern side of Hurricane Charley passed directly over Oviedo while still a Category 2 storm [4]. More than half the city as well as much of the surrounding unincorporated areas had no power for 5 to 7 days. School was not in session county-wide for one full school week. The damages ranged from toppled oaks to destroyed homes. The worst damage was in Palm Valley, a mobile home retirement community less than a mile from UCF. Charley's damage in Oviedo is considered to be the worst in Seminole County history. Barely a month later, Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne further battered the area resulting in additional damage and power outages, but they did not reach the level of Charley's fury.
[edit] February 2, 2007 Tornadoes
After the central Florida Tornadoes of February 2, 2007, Oviedo installed a Tornado Siren System. The system consists of Federal Signal 2001s. During a Tornado Warning, they sound in Fast wail for 3 mins.
[edit] Tropical Storm Fay
Fay hung over Oviedo for days with high winds, heavy rains, and flooded roads.
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ADPTable?_bm=y&-context=adp&-qr_name=ACS_2007_3YR_G00_DP3YR3&-ds_name=ACS_2007_3YR_G00_&-tree_id=3307&-redoLog=false&-_caller=geoselect&-geo_id=16000US1253575&-format=&-_lang=en
- ^ http://current.com/items/87390341/oviedo_chickens.htm
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