Where does Hoot take place?

The story takes place in the fictitious town of Coconut Cove, Florida (though there's actually a resort by that name). To many people, Florida conjures up images of palm trees and golden sun-kissed beaches. But to Roy Eberhardt, it's anything but a paradise. The protagonist of Hoot is going through some major problems in his life. For one thing, he's the new kid at Trace Middle School and soon finds himself being constantly bullied by the thuggish Dana Matherson.
But in a funny way, Roy's experiences of bullying turn out to be a blessing in disguise. They set in train a series of unusual events that culminate in Roy discovering an endangered species of owl nesting on the proposed site of Mother Paula's All-American Pancake House on East Oriole Avenue. Roy's encounter with the owls makes him realize just how beautiful the natural environment of Florida really is and how important it is to protect it.