Florida counties and cities face difficult, interesting choices on medical marijuana. Early this summer, state legislators put in place regulations that give local officials a take-it-or-leave-it option regarding marijuana.
End of a dream: Florida developer shuts down project
When developers and city leaders convene a press conference to announce construction of a new project, it is done with big smiles and high hopes. We have seen many such announcements here in Cocoa that led to improvements in our city's economy, culture and livability.
The primary types of land use and zoning
Florida residents will want to check to see how a particular property is zoned before purchasing it. This is important because you'll want to make sure that you can use the property for its intended purposes.
Are you worried about foreclosure? You still have options
There are a lot of reasons why people fall behind on their mortgages. Maybe you were in an accident that left you unable to work for a while. Perhaps you got diagnosed with a serious medical condition that required expensive treatment and kept you bedridden. You could have lost your job or had to accept a sudden pay decrease when your company restructured. Whatever the cause, after missing a few mortgage payments, your biggest investment is now in jeopardy.
Swinging for the green in Florida business litigation
Brevard County is known, among other things, for its abundance of fine golf courses. Fans here look forward each year to the Masters, perhaps the sport's most prestigious tournament. The company that owns both the Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters tournament recently filed a lawsuit to stop a Florida memorabilia company from auctioning off one of the signature green jackets handed out to Masters winners.
Digging for answers in dispute over Salvador Dali's fortune
He melted clocks and exploded worlds, bodies and ideas of what art could and could not be. From his art to his clothes to his moustache, everything about surrealist painter Salvador Dali stimulated the senses.
Business litigation: Florida software company takes on a giant
If you get on I-95 here in Brevard County and drive south along the coast for two hours or so, you will arrive in Delray Beach. The city is known for its dunes, wetlands and beaches, but might one day be known as the home of CustomPlay.
