Article Courtesy of The Sun Sentinel By Ron Hurtibise Published October 8, 2015 Citizens Property Insurance Corp. wants South Florida policyholders to cut out the middlemen when filing claims for non-weather-related water losses. One strategy involves a friendly public relations …
Article Courtesy of Channel 6 News [Orlando] By Louis Bolden Published September 12, 2015 A local family has been allowed to put up fence for their son with Asperger’s syndrome, which is commonly associated with the autism spectrum, after a …
Article Courtesy of The Ledger By Tom Palmer Published September 13, 2015 State Rep. John Cortes has announced plans to attempt to overhaul state laws governing homeowner associations to clarify the law and to improve enforcement. Efforts by Cortes, D-Kissimmee, …
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS AND HOW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS SHOULD HANDLE SUCH REQUESTS By Shantell Lewis, Esq., Bakalar & Associates, PA An issue that many community associations are being challenged with is when occupants, including property owners, tenants, and visitors, want to …
Article Courtesy of The Miami Herald By Steve Bousquet and Michael Auslen Published September 6, 2015 TALLAHASSEE — A special legislative session to redraw congressional district lines ended in chaos Friday as senators staged an abrupt walkout and an angry …
By MARISOL MEDINA The Associated Press Published: June 29, 2015 MIAMI – A new Florida law taking effect July 1 will make it a misdemeanor to pass off an unqualified pet as a service animal. The law, proposed by state …
ORLANDO — NEWS 13 By Bailey Myers and Christie Zizo, Team Coverage Last Updated: Wednesday, July 01, 2015, 7:38 PM A new Florida law means jail time if you pose your pet as a service animal. Starting July 1, anyone …
Article Courtesy of The Tampa Bay Times By Susan Taylor Martin Published September 2, 2015 ST. PETERSBURG — Holly Hail’s first impression of Bay Isle Key was “gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous” — so stunning in fact that she paid $182,900 for …
Article Courtesy of The Miami Herald By Andres Veglucci Published August 26, 2015 Grove Isle, the gated island enclave just off Coconut Grove prized by residents for its tranquility and panoramic bay views, has been less than tranquil lately. The …
Article Courtesy of The Herald-Tribune By News Service of Florida Published August 30, 2015 TALLAHASSEE – A “disturbing” rise in water-damage claims in South Florida is driving Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to seek an average 3.2 percent increase in rates …