Mar 31, 2020 | Coronavirus, Coronavirus and Local Government, Land Use, Local Government Law
On March 27, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis put restrictions on vacation rentals by Executive Order 20-87. The Order prohibits vacation rentals from making any new reservations or bookings during the period ending April 10, 2020. It also prohibits vacation rentals...
Oct 4, 2016 | Health Care Law, Labor & Employment, Land Use
Medical marijuana continues its pace as a hot topic in Florida since its defeat via a ballot measure in 2014 and subsequent approval in this unpredictable 2106 election. In 2014 the ballot measure failed with 58 percent approval, just shy of the 60 percent required...
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...
Feb 14, 2014 | Land Use, Real Estate Law
Manatee County is continuing to receive comments regarding the update of its Land Development Code. While many of the changes are related to clean up, some are substantive in nature, such as shortening the periods that various site plans remain in effect. Blalock...
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...
