That Smell in Tangerine, Florida and Nearby Neighborhoods

I talked to Rose Kelley at Code Enforcement today and, although they would have liked to have all input for the hearing 24 hours in advance, you can still send a letter for the hearing.  The e-mail address is coderesearch@ocfl.net. Please include your address in your e-mail.  You don't have to speak to write a letter.  The hearing starts at 9 am tomorrow. The agenda is below and the Shelley's are the first four items on the agenda. If you wish to attend virtually or by phone or to speak, this link tells you how to do it.  Note: to see samples of letters submitted for the hearing click here.

Hello, As you all know, there is a hearing scheduled on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 9 am regarding code enforcement issues with Shelley’s Septic Tanks.  The hearing will be conducted remotely due to concerns about Covid-19. You can be physically present in the courthouse for the hearing but you'll be viewing the proceedings on a screen in a different room there (Room 105) and be socially distanced from other attendees. Masks are required if you planned to do this.  Alternatively, you can attend the meeting using the internet or your phone. You can sign up to join the hearing this way by going to the link below. The sign-up process is pretty easy. Plan to do this in advance of the meeting. The same signup is used for both the internet and the phone. You will get a verification e-mail of your registration. https://ocfl2.webex.com/ocfl2/onstage/g.php?MTID=efcc22ff850e46f2441d96eb103c30260 .  If you intend to introduce any relevant documentation or physical e...

For Zellwood, Tangerine, Surrounding Neighborhoods June 13, 2020 Orange County sent an update on their investigation of the local odors.  Anuvia and Shelleys are dealing with the FDEP. There really isn't a lot of new information here on them. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services inspected Monterey Mushrooms and didn't mention the odor in their report but did mention a sanitation issue. The FDEP issued a warning letter notifying them that they are conducting a formal investigation into the facility’s illegal use of “misters” or “evaporators” to increase the evaporation rate from holding ponds. It appears that they want to fight back on the odor reports.  Please, please continue to report odors. I know that it's a pain to report in two places but if there aren't complaints there isn't follow through.  We cannot stop now and need to stay on top of this issue.  Via Orange County today: Orange County Government is re...

Hydrogen Sulfide  is one of the chemicals that we're breathing Many of you received this letter from Commissioner Christine Moore. Mine came yesterday. Based on the way the envelope was addressed, I believe that her office used the mailing address of the first property owner listed with the appraiser's office.  If you rent or lease you may not have received one. In that case, contact Ms. Moore via Facebook  Orange County District 2 Commissioner  or call her office at 407-836-7350 to get on her list as you should have a voice too.  Quoting  her, "...I still have concerns the remediation will be unsuccessful. ... [These businesses] must also be moved to action due to hearing first hand examples of how their odors are substantially altering lives."  We cannot let our work done so far slip away. We need to continue reporting the odors, both to Orange County and to the FDEP. We need to write letters. If you would like to have your letter(s...

For Zellwood, Tangerine, Surrounding Neighborhoods May 29, 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   Helpful Links You can leave a Google Review  for  Anuvia ,   Monterey Mushrooms ,  and  Shelley's Septic Tanks  by clicking on the links Join us on Facebook- link ...

For Zellwood, Tangerine, Surrounding Neighborhoods May 28, 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 Odor noted on Lake Street 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 Good morning to everyone, Here is my latest Tangerine Smells Weather Log.  When will the Biochemical warfare end?  The Anuvia/Shelley’s smells are unacceptable and a...