Jul 15, 2021 | Local Government Law, News
The Florida Municipal Attorneys Association (FMAA) was formally organized during late 1981, and adopted its constitution in May of 1982. Its membership consists of over 800 attorneys who specialize in the legal representation of municipalities. These members include...
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...
Mar 26, 2020 | Coronavirus, Coronavirus and Local Government, Local Government Law
On March 9, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-52 declaring a state of Emergency in Florida for the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). As a result of the declaration, developers and other permit holders may seek the tolling and/or...
Sep 8, 2014 | Local Government Law
Economic incentives are available from local governments in various forms to help spur development and redevelopment throughout the Gulf Coast area. Such incentives have played key roles in a variety of projects including the extensive renovation of the historic...
Jan 18, 2013 | Local Government Law, News
Blalock Walters, P.A. has been reappointed as City Attorney for the City of Palmetto. Mark Barnebey and Scott Rudacille, who are both Florida Bar Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law, are the principal attorneys serving the City, having served in...
Oct 1, 2012 | Local Government Law, News
Mark Barnebey, as attorney for the School Board of Manatee County, assisted in obtaining the vacation and closing of a portion of 32nd Street West in Bradenton. A street vacation is sometimes proposed when the benefits of the County or City controlling this area of a...
