Dec 28, 2016 | Real Estate Law
The City of Anna Maria adopted a comprehensive Vacation Rental Ordinance (“VRO”) in April of 2015. This VRO was challenged in court, and was subsequently amended a number of times by the City prior to the final version being adopted on November 19, 2015. Amongst...
Apr 23, 2014 | Land Use, Real Estate Law
The communities on Anna Maria Island have been trying to maintain their historic character by encouraging the remodeling of existing ground-level homes. Meanwhile, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) seeks to limit exposure to flood claims by pressuring...
Aug 1, 2013 | Land Use, Real Estate Law
In January of this year, the City of Anna Maria attempted to place a ban on all vacation rentals in the City. Blalock Walters represented more than 30 affected property owners, and was instrumental in the City’s decision to rescind this action. However, once the...
