Since the end of 1993, Florida land use and zoning lawyers have been taught the basics: a rezoning hearing is quasi-judicial in nature and appeals of the decision go to circuit court on certiorari review. Why is this? Because...more
The increased use of generative AI has prompted concern across the United States, leading states to hurriedly craft laws either barring the use altogether of these tools or requiring disclosures in political advertisements....more
Inspired by renowned medical districts in the nation’s greatest cities, Tampa General Hospital and USF Health Morsani College of Medicine have partnered with the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council to create a life...more
5/30/2024
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Real Estate Development
The U.S. Supreme Court surprised court watchers with a 6–3 decision in Moore v. Harper, holding that the elections clause of the U.S. Constitution did not preclude state court review. Chief Justice Roberts wrote the opinion,...more
Rising from the ashes of the 2022 law which sunsetted the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), the special district government home to Florida’s Walt Disney World, the “Central Florida Tourism Oversight District” has been...more
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Under Florida's broad Public Records Act ("the PRA"), chapter 119, Florida Statutes, any person - whether an individual or a legal entity - can request access to or copies of public records in the custody of...more
On August 6, 2021, DEO updated their guidance to redefine the term “initiated” to also include “the Department will consider a proposed plan amendment to be 'initiated' on the date…...more
Signed into law on December 27, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 provides a new round of support to small- and medium-sized businesses. Below is a summary of key provisions of the act, highlighting additional funding...more
For the summer 2020 meeting of our Community & Development series, leaders in the banking, accounting, and legal industries discussed the initial impact of the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the...more
Leaders in the banking, accounting, and legal industries will discuss the initial impact of the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the challenges and concerns associated with its implementation, and the...more
The Federal Reserve has unveiled its $600 billion Main Street lending effort for businesses with up to 10,000 employees and up to $2.5 billion in 2019 annual revenue....more
In times of emergency, the functions of different levels of government can often become cloudy. Figuring out which governmental unit has the authority to take a particular action can be confusing at such times. While this...more
3/26/2020
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Oversight Duties ,
State and Local Government
With the ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and in an effort to limit public gatherings, a number of Florida counties and municipalities have taken the proactive step of canceling or postponing upcoming...more
For many years, the development industry in Florida has been able to extend building permits, development orders, and other government approvals during the time period when the governor declares a state of emergency, pursuant...more
3/18/2020
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Infectious Diseases ,
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State of Emergency
Four hundred and fifty-six days after it was approved by more than 57% of the Hillsborough County electorate, legal challenges to a county charter amendment that added a 1% sales tax designed to finance the county’s...more
2/6/2020
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Transportation Corridor
It is no secret that companies need to regularly engage with local government staff and elected officials to discuss pending regulations, local requirements, and other matters that may impact their business. It is a customary...more
In November 2018, more than 57 percent of Hillsborough County voters approved the imposition of a 1 percent sales tax designed to improve the county’s transportation infrastructure and transit service. The tax, enacted...more
More than 57 percent of Hillsborough County voters approved the imposition of a 1 percent sales tax designed to improve the County’s transportation infrastructure and transit service. ...more
With memories of dimpled chads and butterfly ballots coming to mind, Florida is facing the potential of statewide election recounts based on the current results of the 2018 general election....more
Last week, Floridians voted to pass the Voting Restoration Amendment that is poised to restore voting rights to an estimated 1.5 million Floridians with prior felony convictions. ...more
For many years, Florida has been one of five states in the country with some form of “resign to run” law for those seeking public office. The law requires that a current officeholder, a person with state or municipal power,...more
If you are considering locating—or relocating—your business to Florida, and are interested in applying for an economic incentive, you should be aware of Florida’s Public Records and Sunshine Law, which provides that certain...more
The State of Florida offers economic incentives to businesses that are thinking about locating—or relocating—in Florida. These incentives target corporate headquarters and certain high growth industries. In addition, many...more
5/10/2016
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Transportation Industry
As we previewed in our prior update, Hillsborough County settled part of a years-long debate over transportation funding by adopting a mobility fees ordinance, but on the very next day, by a 4-3 vote, decided against putting...more
Part of the years-long transportation funding debate appears to be reaching a conclusion.
On March 24, Hillsborough County held a well-attended public workshop regarding implementing mobility fees, which are described as...more