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The state of Florida officially loosened the age requirements to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. All full or part-time residents age 60 or older are now eligible to receive the vaccine.

The new requirements place those 60 and up in the same boat as the state’s first-responders, healthcare workers, educators, childcare workers and immunocompromized adults. We’ve compiled a list of Central Florida locations where newly eligible residents of Central Florida can schedule appointments to receive the vaccine.

Orange County

  • Orange County Convention Center
    A drive-thru location offering vaccinations by appointment.

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  • South Econ Park Gym
    This FEMA-run, drive-thru site is operating on a first-come, first-served basis. It’s located at the rec center in South Econ Community Park.

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    • Valencia College, West Campus
      This site operates seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Walk-ups are welcome

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    Polk County

    Polk County currently administers all vaccines at their state-run site in Bartow. The address is 1290 Golfview Avenue. Appointments can be made here.

    Osceola County

    • Centro Cristiano Dios De Pactos

      This site is open for appointments via the state vaccine portal. It’s located at 1130 Simmons Road, Kissimmee.

    • Mary Jane Arrington Gym & Aquatic Center

      This site is offering 500 vaccinations a day on a first-come, first-served basis.It’s located at 625 Country Club Dr, Poinciana.

    Seminole County

    • Oviedo Mall

      The Oviedo Mall site is offering vaccines by appointment.

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    Lake County

    • St. Patrick Catholic Church

      This site is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays on a first-come, first-served basis. They also schedule appointments in the early morning hours for second doses.

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    • Amazon Distribution Site

      This site is open Tuesday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. The address is 7453 Republic Drive, Groveland.

    • South Lake Hospital

      This site is open for appointments only. The address is 1900 Don Wickham Dr, Clermont. Appointments can be made at (877) 321-2684.

    Florida pharmacies and businesses

    Many Florida businesses are offering vaccinations via their pharmacies. Appointments can be made via the following companies’ vaccination portals: CVS, Walmart, Publix, Winn-Dixie, Walgreens, and Sam’s Club.

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    This article appears in Mar 10-16, 2021.