The homes and businesses across much of Florida are built from a heartier stock than most of the rest of the country. It is not a secret that our state is one of the most prone to hurricanes. As a result, lawmakers have created stringent building codes to keep people...
Fort Walton Beach Legal Blog
Renovation project brings new life to historic structure
Fort Walton Beach continues to be home to a number of construction projects, with renovations to the Gulfview Hotel expected to be completed by early February 2019. The historic hotel began the project in August 2018, transitioning to become a tourist welcome center...
Fort Walton Beach technology park could receive upgrades
As construction projects continue to rise in Fort Walton Beach, a local business park could soon be in for improvements. The Fort Walton Beach Commerce and Technology Park wants to set up a business improvement district or Community Redevelopment Agency at the park to...
New beauty store adds to retail renaissance in Fort Walton Beach
Commercial development projects continue to rise in Fort Walton Beach with the opening of an Ulta Beauty store near Uptown Station. The cosmetics store and salon, a branch of a national chain, opened on Oct. 26 after a several-month period in which the facility was...
When is a condo dog just a dog?
Condominium associations must sometimes take on the role of Solomon to decide what is fair against the letter of the law spelled out in the condo covenants.This is the situation that Environ Towers I Condominium Association of Lauderhill, Florida finds...
Contractor’s liens and construction law
Contractors or subcontractors in Florida who have performed work on a construction project but have not been paid may file a claim known as a contractor's lien. Paying invoices sent by contractors on time is the best way to avoid a contractor's lien. If a contractor...
Florida developer accused of violating EB-5 visa rules
A group of investors claims that a Florida real estate developer abused the EB-5 investor program and bilked them out of millions in a lawsuit filed on Oct. 11 in Palm Beach County. The 90 Chinese plaintiffs are hoping to recover some of their $99.5 million investment...
About SBA loans
Entrepreneurs in Fort Walton Beach may find that getting loans guaranteed by the United States Small Business Administration is a compelling financing option. An SBA loan may be the logical choice small businesses that require funding. It has competitive terms and...
Understanding non-competition agreements
Companies in Florida and throughout the United States may ask that workers sign a non-competition agreement. While they may be valid if properly constructed, courts often see them as an impediment to workers after they leave their current employers. Generally...
Ocean City neighbors don’t want townhome development
A potential zoning and land use change in Florida has some property owners standing in opposition. A developer from Fort Walton Beach is seeking to combine two lots in Ocean City, at 112 and 116 Monahan Drive N.E. The developer plans to demolish two houses on the lots...