Lake Mary Jane, Florida
Lake Mary Jane, Florida | |
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| Coordinates: 28°22′8″N 81°9′36″W / 28.36889°N 81.16000°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km2) |
| • Land | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 70 ft (20 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,575 |
| • Density | 300/sq mi (120/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 407, 689 |
| FIPS code | 12-38430[1] |
Lake Mary Jane is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,575 at the 2010 census.[2] It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Census
Lake Mary Jane is located in southern Orange County, 23 miles (37 km) southeast of downtown Orlando. The community is located on the east shore of the lake of the same name. The CDP was newly defined for the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.6 km2), all land.[3]
The Lake
Lake Mary Jane is large body of water that is part of the Lake Hart watershed, which includes nearby Lake Hart, Lake Whippoorwill, and Lake Nona. There are 3 notable parks and nature reserves bordering the lake. Isle of Pine reserve on the south-eastern portion, Moss Park on the western portion, and Split Oak Forest on the south-western. These lakes are interconnected through a series of canals.
Some notable local wildlife endemic to the area includes but is not limited to animals such as the american alligator, Florida softshell turtle, Florida sand hill cranes, and Florida scrub jays.
History
In 2010 a 35-year old man is bitten by an alligator.
In 2017, the island in the middle of lake known colloquially as "Bird Island" had the northern-most portion split by Hurricane Irma's category 5 winds. This portion moved northwards and is now a small separate island, known by locals as "Yoshi Island".
In 2017, a 10-year old girl was bitten in the leg by an alligator.
In 2018, reports of the invasive Amazonian apple snail occurred.
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Lake Mary Jane CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lake Mary Jane CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
