Monday, January 19, 2015

Should Florida Scrap the Development of Regional Impact Process?

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One of my goals in the new year is to get back on the horse here at my blog. Last year was a great year for personal and professional develo...
Thursday, June 5, 2014

First Quarter 2014: Recent Florida Environmental and Land Use Case Law

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The Florida Bar's  Environmental and Land Use Law Section  has posted  its column on the environmental and land use cases in Florida  t...
Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Do Macroeconomic and Microeconomic Factors Matter in the Takings Analysis of Economically Beneficial Use?

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Nope, according to Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeals. Ocean Palm Golf P'ship v. Flagler Beach , Case No. 5D12-4274 (May 30, ...
Thursday, May 8, 2014

Koontz Wins on Exactions Again - Probably for Good

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I'm a bit later to the game than usual on this one. On April 30, Florida's 5th DCA handed the Koontz family another big win  in St. ...
Sunday, March 16, 2014

Recent Florida Environmental and Land Use Case Law

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The Florida Bar's Environmental and Land Use Law Section has posted its columns on the environmental and land use cases in Florida th...
Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Exactions Bills in the 2014 Legislative Session Should Cheer Property Owners

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The 2014 Florida Legislative Session convenes next Tuesday, and property owners should find some early cheer in a pair of bills: HB 1077 (...
Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Florida Loses One of Its True Heroes

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Florida has lost one of its heroes--and probably its greatest modern author. Patrick D. Smith has died at 86. This three-time Pulitzer Priz...
Thursday, January 9, 2014

The Florida Bar Takes on Social Media

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If you're not a lawyer, skip today's post. Those of you who are lawyers have likely heard about the Florida Bar's considerat...
Wednesday, January 8, 2014

The Permanence of Conservation Easements - Is Forever A Good Thing?

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Bruce Ritchie has an interesting piece on his blog about the permanence of conservation easements . He notes that these easements are suppo...
Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Developments of Regional Impact to Surface in 2014 Legislative Session

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Bruce Ritchie recently wrote a good summary in the Florida Current of a bill concerning Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs). Here's a...