Longboat Key is going underground. Well, its utilities are anyways. On January 4, 2016 the Town of Longboat Key adopted a resolution which initiated the process for funding the “Gulf of Mexico Drive Undergrounding Project,” also referred to as the “GMD Project.” In short, the GMD Project is designed to move all existing overhead electrical,…
We have noticed an increase in a practice, that if not done with full and proper disclosure, could lead to substantial trouble for the parties involved, including civil liability, license forfeiture, or worse yet, criminal sanctions. The practice involves changing and/or substituting pages to a fully executed contract. While we recognize the reality that…
With the recent issues involving high profile builder/contractor financial challenges, and with the proliferation of buyers who are considering new home construction, we have received a number of inquiries lately about adequately negotiating construction contracts to best protect anyone who wants to build a new home. While there is no substitute for engaging a qualified…
Originally Published: 6/8/2012 The following are excerpts of a more comprehensive article previously published by Julie A. Horstkamp, Esquire, Berlin Patten, PLLC, Member of Sarasota Association of Realtors/Sarasota County Bar Association Joint Committee, and Chair of the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar Joint Committee. We receive a number of questions regarding the survey provision under the Florida…
