1/28/22 UPDATE: FDEP tested the water at the canal connecting Lake Rowena to Lake Formosa and found that there were still potentially unsafe levels of toxins present. The City of Orlando Stormwater staff detected unsafe levels of toxins in both Lake Rowena, Lake Formosa, and Lake Emerald in May 2021 and closed the lakes to […]
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Lake Alert: Lake Formosa totes has microcystins, y’all
2/11 UPDATE: Lake Alert for Lake Formosa has been lifted. UPDATED Information – Lake Formosa is being closely monitored for the presence of microcystins (toxins) by the City and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) staff. On Thursday, January 7, 2021, the City of Orlando staff and DEP will be sampling Lake Formosa again. The City’s […]
Posted inEyes on the Street, Lake Alert, Lake Formosa, Pets, Quality of Life
Lake Alert issued for Lakes, Formosa, Sue, and Rowena following sewage leak on Urban Trail, again
UPDATE: The Lake Alerts for Lakes Sue, Formosa, and Rowena have been lifted. “As I recall, this is the fourth spill into the neighborhood and the second into the lake. At this point, this can be considered not only a mechanical pump failure, but a failure of the landowner to vigilantly maintain his property, and […]
Posted inLake Alert, Lake Formosa, Parks, Quality of Life
Lake Alert lifted for Lake Formosa
The Lake Alert that was issued for Lake Formosa has been lifted, as of September 20. Following a sanitary sewer overflow from a private lift station behind Mills Park (more on that HERE), roughly 15,000 gallons of sewage leaked into Lake Formosa. Lake Formosa flows into Lake Rowena. The City has stated that activities on […]
Posted inLake Alert, Park Lake/Highland, Parks, Quality of Life
Lake Alert issued for Lake Highland
2/11 UPDATE: Lake Alert for Lake Highland is now lifted. UPDATED Information – Lake Highland is being closely monitored for the presence of microcystins (toxins) by the City and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) staff. On Thursday, January 7, 2021, the City of Orlando staff and DEP will be sampling Lake Highland again. The City’s […]
Posted inLake Alert, News, Orlando, Pets, Quality of Life, Rowena Gardens
Lake Alert: New lift station fails during storm, releases 350,000 gallons of sewage
UPDATE: The Lake Alert for Lake Estelle, Lake Rowena and Lake Sue has been lifted. the lake alert and posted signs will be removed. Please resume all normal water activities associated with this lake. The City of Orlando’s Stormwater Division has issued a Lake Alert for Lake Estelle and Lake Rowena, located on the southern […]
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TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Click HERE to listen to the 251st episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at The 808 in Thornton Park. Bungalower.com · Bungalower and […]
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TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed. And don’t forget to grab our latest print issue while you’re out and about in The City Beautiful. Our latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio […]
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BUNGALOWER’S TOP 13 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR JANUARY 22-24
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage from in the safety of your home. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu. We also have a whole new category just for online […]
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TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Our latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus”on Real Radio 104.1 was recorded at Lobos Coffee Roasters in Audubon Park. Click HERE to listen or catch up on one of your […]
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TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Our latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 has been podcasted and is available HERE. This week’s episode was recorded at Ollie’s Public House in […]
Posted inApartments, Buildings, Crime, Eyes on the Street, Featured, Lake Alert, Lake Formosa, News, Our Take, Parks, Quality of Life, Trails
Mills Park sprang another shitty leak, what now?
UPDATE: The Lake Alert for Lake Formosa and Lake Rowena has been lifted. Please resume all normal water activities associated with the lake. In a bit of news that surprises nobody, there has been another sewage overflow at the Mills Park residential tower by Lake Formosa. Following a previous leak in January, a City of […]
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TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Our latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 has been podcasted and is available HERE. This week’s episode was sponsored by the Dapper Dental in […]
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Hurricane Dorian – Running list of updates and closures
Bungalower staff will continue to work throughout the storm on updating this post with all of the relevant news Orlandoans need to stay safe and engaged for as long as we have power. We will tag information with the date it was posted it so you know you have the most current updates. A STATE […]
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BUNGALOWER’S TOP 16 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS MARCH 22-24
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu. The City of Orlando is working with Waze, a GPS software company, to table real-time traffic updates. Click HERE to get up-to-date road closure information before heading Downtown.. […]