Category: Articles & Insights

The Interplay Between Zoning Uses and Building Code Occupancy Classifications and How This Impacts Locating Your Business

By Zach Lombardo, Esq. As part of deciding where to locate your Florida business, it is crucial to confirm that the business is allowed under the zoning code (whether called a zoning code, land use code, land development code, or land development regulations, this article refers to those regulations and codes generally as the “zoning […]

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Code Enforcement Inspections in Florida: Know Your Rights

A stranger in your backyard would likely raise your suspicion. However, if that stranger was driving a county or city-owned vehicle and carrying a clipboard, you might dismiss that person as having the right to be there on official business. That is likely not the case, and if that person is a code enforcement officer, […]

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Pedestrian Accidents in Collier County: What You Need to Know

Each year, there are approximately 10,000 pedestrian accidents in Florida. Many of these accidents result in life-altering injuries, tragically, some prove fatal. If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident in Collier County, here is an overview of what you need to know: Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents […]

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What Are You Doing Differently This Year to Prepare for Hurricane Season? Our Recommendations

Last year, Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on Florida’s southern Gulf Coast. After making landfall as a Category 4 storm, Ian damaged approximately 35,000 homes, with about 5,000 of these homes being completely destroyed. Overall, Ian caused an estimated $112 billion in economic loss, about half of which resulted from damage to housing and infrastructure. Hopefully, […]

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