That Smell in Tangerine, Florida and Nearby Neighborhoods

Daniel from Commissioner Moore's office responded almost immediately to the e-mail I sent yesterday.  So we responded immediately as well.  We also got more information about the location. The dump is located in Lake County but smell knows no boundaries so we can smell it in Tangerine on occasion.  I'd like to extend special thanks to the Facebook group members who helped me get the address and information for Commissioner Moore's office. 

After writing blog posts two days in a row, the last thing I want to do is to write another one. But here I am. It's 5 am and I was just jolted awake by a foul odor coming in from the North. (Lake County) I am going to use Lake County's Code Enforcement Violation Reporting Link that I just found. Give it a try if you smell it because this odor is coming from Lake County. I suspect that it's a local construction dump that has been cited for odor violations in the past but I have no evidence to back that up. The wind is coming in from the North, Shelley's Septic Tank, Anuvia, and the Mushroom Farm are eliminated. -Wind and gusts from the N at 5 mph -Humidity 91 percent, temperature 77 degrees -Pressure 29.90 and falling -Precipitation 0.06 inches (estimate) This is the e-mail that I sent out today. Yes, it's Labor Day and I'm writing e-mails on a holiday once again. E-mail recipients katherine.marsh@ocfl.net maria.repass@ocfl.net ...

The Shelley Hearing was basically four hearings combined into two. The first three were combined at the request of Jonathan Huels, the Shelley family attorney. The last one was handled by itself. GPITA's function is either a fertilizer storage area or a chipping/composting area for Shelleys and is located further down the road on Jones Avenue. I'm sure that those who weren't able to virtually attend the Code Enforcement for Shelley's Septic Tank are wondering how it went. Long story short, Orange Coun ty Code Enforcement prevailed with the Special Magistrate. Shelley's filed a suit against the County on June 24th, 2020. We have to wait to see if they will file an appeal regarding the Special Magistrate's decision.  You can see the Orange County's PPT for the hearing here.  This was obtained from Orange County Code Enforcement as it's public record. You can see the Shelleys attorney's PPT for the hearing here.  This was obtained fro...

For Zellwood, Tangerine, Surrounding Neighborhoods 5/9/2020, 2020 We Have Odor Reports Today A Note From the Editor We are now able to report odors to the FDEP online. We still need to send an e-mail or call Orange County to report to them. Orange County is working on having an online system to report and it was supposed to be up this week. The virus is slowing things down.  Online Odor Reporting for FDEP Zero Days Without an Odor Report Odor Reports Call and write e-mails when you smell the odors.  Don't give up, that is what the offending businesses want us to do. The e-mail list is located at the bottom of the page and the link for online reporting is above.  Letters and Correspondence Of Note   Asking for an update Helpful Links Don't forget to leave a google review  for   Anuvia  and  Shelley's. Join us on Facebook- link below Facebook  and  YouTube We vote a...

The Daily Sludge Report March 29, 2020 Zero Days Without A Smell Report We vote and we talk to voters The weather today is absolutely beautiful but the smell is disgusting.  Odor Reports 1:18 am The smell is a 1 out of 10. It's becoming part of the background.  [video] 7:50  Wow! So bad this morning! It is a 12 [on a scale of 1-10] at my house. My nose and throat feel like they are on fire. The dogs wouldn't even stay out and it is [usually] very difficult to get them to come in when it is cool in the morning. 8:00 am  Just so everyone knows, I am emailing the governor again. I'm done with the do-nothing locals. 9:17 am  I smell Anuvia. There is a slight breeze from the south. Tired of everyone being poisoned.  11:17 am  I am writing to the governor, tired of wasting my time with the locals. 🤬 11:50 pm I was working in the yard from 3:30 until 7:15 today and the smell was slight at times and a bit stronger at other t...

The Daily Sludge Report March 28, 2020 Zero Days Without A Smell Report We vote and we talk to voters Update: I haven't heard from Anuvia since I contacted them last night. Odor Reports 1:13 am The smell on Lake Ola Drive is unbearable. 10/10 see letter below 2:30 am I'm walking the dog and the smell is horrible. 5:30 am Horrible smell on Lake Ola Drive. See letter below. 9:00 am Horrible smell this morning on Earlwood! 9:30 am The smell is back, about 4 out of 10. 3:00 pm I am up in Dogwood Mountain. No smell today, it’s 3 pm. I’ll report in the future if I smell anything up here.    I’m so sorry you are having to deal with this. Tangerine is such a special area, I’m just glad you are trying to preserve its quality. 3:00-6:30 pm Lake Ola Drive, I've been outside working and I could smell Anuvia the entire time. The strength of the odor waxed and waned, but it never went totally away. T he unforgettable aroma has been working out there right a...

The Daily Sludge Report There was no report yesterday as the conditions were the same as 3/7/2020 Three Days Without A Smell Report Check back for updates as reports come in Please Help Me Get Rid of This Smell so I Can Do Other Stuff  We rate today as five breaths of fresh air! Phone call with Kathy Marsh 3/9/2020 She asked if the map she sent is working for us- yes, we'll be using it at the meeting We discussed limiting the area to hyper-local to Tangerine and surrounding neighborhoods. The reports out to Mount Dora Middle School and Altoona could have different explanations. As a reporter, she was frequently sent to the Altoonaish area to investigate smells and other concerns. She was out this way at Stoneybrook Hills on March 6th from 5ish until 8:30pm and didn't smell anything. We discussed the intermittent nature of the smell.

The Daily Sludge Report Zero Days Without A Smell Report Check back for updates as reports come in Please Help Me Get Rid of This Smell so I Can Do Other Stuff  We rate today as 5 poop emojis    Text: I let the dogs out at 5:15 am and there was no smell. By 6:30, it was absolutely horrible. It's picking up at the Tangerine Park and probably headed your way now.  There is just nothing quite like walking out your door in the morning and being greeted with an overpowering smell of human waste. UGH!! I feel lie I'm living in a 3rd world country! 7:00 AM  Thursday, March 5 Lake Ola Drive with the winds coming from the Southeast and the smell is awful yet again today. I'll be sending emails to the list of officials later this morning. 7:30 am. Taking the dog out (441 and Earlwood) and it stinks like a sewer. Barely any wind but, my phone says it’s coming from the South. I’ll be writing some emails today. Q: Has anyone contacted Dr. ...