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- [How to Write a WordPress Post (The Simple Way)](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/how-to-write-a-wordpress-post-the-simple-way/): So you’ve got something to say and want to share it with the world through WordPress. Don’t overthink it—here’s the simplest way to get it done. Step 1: Log Into WordPress Step 2: Start a New Post Step 3: Add Your Title Example: “My First WordPress Post” Step 4: Write Your Content Step 5: Add Media (Optional) Step 6: Choose a Category & Tags Step 7: Set a Featured Image Step 8: Save or Publish Done! Congratulations—you just made a WordPress post! 🎉Keep it simple, write regularly, and you’ll get better with each one.
- [POST IRMA EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO DOCKS, SEAWALLS, ETC.](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/post-irma-emergency-repairs-to-docks-seawalls-etc/): Post-Storm Guidance Environmental Resource Permitting Emergency Final Order Authorizations (Docks, Boatlifts, Bulkheads, Etc.) I need to make repairs, what can I do without talking to or notifying the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)? The Emergency Final Order’s (EFO’s) intention is to let people repair what was legally there immediately before the hurricane. Anyone can do the following: Repair (either temporarily or permanently) structures and drainage systems that have not been completely destroyed. Repair structures on state owned submerged lands that are water dependent, like a residential dock. GOVERNMENT ENTITIES – Restore elevations and contours of uplands, wetlands and submerged lands […]
- [POST IRMA BEACH AND COASTAL CONSTRUCTION RESTORATION](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/post-irma/): POST-STORM GUIDANCE COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE In response to an emergency created by the landfall of tropical systems, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) may issue an Emergency Final Order (EFO) that waives specific rules and statutes to address the need for immediate response and recovery actions. The DEP Division of Water Resource Management has developed the following table to provide property owners and local governments with a concise explanation of activities that are authorized seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) under the EFO. Note that consultation with Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) may be […]
- [FDEP EMERGENCY FINAL ORDER NO. 17-0989](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/fdep-emergency-final-order/): The following is a summary of those portions of FDEP Emergency Final Order No. 17-0989 which are particularly relevant to owners of waterfront and near waterfront property. Note: Each local government may have their own emergency regulations that may be imposed in addition to those covered by the State’s Emergency Final Order. Before conducting any work, a telephone call to the local jurisdiction’s Building Department is highly recommended. EMERGENCY FINAL ORDER OGC NO. 17-0989 Excerpts (with annotations in bold italics): C. WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATING TO DOCKS, PIERS, BOATLIFTS, SEAWALLS, AND COASTAL CONSTRUCTION. Within the Emergency Area (entire […]
- [National Coastal Conference](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/national-coastal-conference/): ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY DAVID LEVIN TO GIVE PRESENTATION AT NATIONAL COASTAL CONFERENCE Attorney David M. Levin, a Shareholder with the Sarasota Law Firm, Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A. has been invited to speak this week at the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA)’s National Coastal Conference in Long Branch, New Jersey.
- [Florida Waterfront Lawyer Available for Meetings](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/florida-waterfront-lawyer-available/): Can I have a boat dock? Can I expand an existing dock? Can I have a swimming pool? Can I add on to an existing residence? David Levin, environmental & waterfront property lawyer in Sarasota Florida, can cover the legal answers to these questions and more.
- [NASCAR’s First Israeli Driver to Compete in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/nascars-first-israeli-driver-compete-nascar-camping-world-truck-series/): SARASOTA, FLORIDA –  History will be made on September 24 when Israeli native Alon Day will drive for Contreras Motorsports in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, New Hampshire.  Day will be the first Israeli to race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He will be driving the #71 FLwaterfront.com Chevy Silverado for Contreras Motorsports, which made history on its own earlier this year as the first and only Hispanic and Mexican owned NCWTS team.
- [The Teen Court of Sarasota 2016 Giving Challenge](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/the-teen-court-of-sarasota-2016-giving-challenge/): We are proud to support The Teen Court of Sarasota all year round! This great organization is helping mold the next generation of lawyers and legal professionals right here in Sarasota. The experiences they get in Teen Court are invaluable and can be life-altering. #BeTheOne
- [Waterfront Due Diligence Seminar in Sarasota](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/waterfront-due-diligence-seminar-sarasota/): Can I have a boat dock? Can I expand an existing dock? Can I have a swimming pool? Can I add on to an existing residence? David Levin will cover the legal answers to these questions on September 15th in Sarasota.
- [Alon Day to Race #13 Car at Road America](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/alon-day-race-13-car-road-america/): After placing 13th at the Xfinity Series Mid-Ohio Challenge on August 13th, Alon Day will drive the #13 FLWaterfront.com Dodge on Saturday August 27th. Alon Day is a 24 year old native of Israel who has been featured in NASCAR’s NEXT Series of young drivers and was Israel’s Sportsman of the Year.
- [Alon Day Takes the NASCAR XFinity Series by Storm](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/alonday/): The #40 driver Alon Day placed 13th at the Mid-Ohio Challenge in just his first race in the United States! He’s got one more race coming up at Road America in Wisconsin Saturday August 27th. Here’s just some of the background on Alon’s amazing story.
- [1.3 Million Jobs in Florida at Risk](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/1-million-jobs-florida-risk/): Taken right from CaptainsForCleanWater.org “Florida’s $9.7 billion fishing industry (129,000 jobs), $10.4 billion boating industry (83,000 jobs) and $89.1 billion tourism industry (1.1 million jobs) need healthy estuaries to exist.”
- [Beware of Freeboard](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/beware-of-freeboard/): In the context of minimum flood elevation requirements, “Freeboard” is an additional height above the FEMA mandated minimum elevation in flood prone areas to afford an extra measure of protection from storm surge and flooding. While the term sounds beneficial, it must be noted that “freeboard ain’t free.” It comes with a penalty to existing and prospective owners of property located in FEMA “A” and “V” Zones.
- [The 10 Best Waterfront Locales Near Sarasota Florida](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/10-best-waterfront-locales-near-sarasota-florida/): The part of Florida on the Gulf of Mexico commonly referred to as “Siesta Key” or “Sarasota” is actually a very large populated area that covers Manatee & Sarasota County. It is also commonly referred to as “Paradise” for its tropical climate, beautiful sandy beaches, high end restaurants and resorts & laid back lifestyle.
- [Common Florida Dock Questions Answered](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/common-florida-dock-questions-answered/): It’s important to know if you can build a dock on your Florida Waterfront Property. It’s also very important to know if your current dock is up to code. Here are some answers to commonly asked dock permitting questions.
- [FEMA Flood Zone Maps in Manatee County](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/fema-flood-zone-maps-manatee-county/): Learn about FEMA Flood Zone Maps in Manatee County as well as the proposed dates for changes in Sarasota County. This list includes Longboat Key, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Bradenton & unincorporated Manatee County.
- [Carl Long Motorsports and MBM Racing Bring the Law to the Xfinity Firecracker 250](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/carl-long-mbm-racing-bring-law-firecracker-250/): Carl Long will be driving the #40 car at this year’s Xfinity Firecracker 250. He has teamed up with MBM Racing to take his best shot at the checkered flag. Every team thinks their car, driver & team has an ace up their sleeve. Carl Long and the #40 car’s secret weapon? The law is on their side.
- [Charitable Organizations I Support Around Sarasota](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/charitable-organizations-support-around-sarasota/): Along with my commitment to provide high quality legal representation, I am deeply dedicated to community service. I’m proud to have been a part of the Sarasota community for more than 25 years and I’m passionate about giving back to the community that has supported me for so long. Here are the charitable organizations I support around Sarasota.
- [Where to Eat in Sarasota](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/where-to-eat-in-sarasota/): Having a clean restaurant is a sign of a quality business. The same can be said for updating social media accounts with tasty pictures of food from that restaurant. I’ve put together a Twitter list of many of the Sarasota Restaurants that have Twitter. I’ve also included restaurants from Siesta Key, Casey Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Anna Maria Island & Venice.
- [Emergency Field Permits during a Florida State of Emergency](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/emergency-field-permits-florida/): In advance of the approach of Tropical Storm Hermine, on Wednesday August 31st, Governor Scott declared a “State of Emergency” for much of the State of Florida.
- [Gulf vs Intracoastal Florida Waterfront Property](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/gulf-vs-intracoastal-florida-waterfront-property/): What’s your preference between Florida Waterfront Property on the Gulf vs Waterfront Property on the Intracoastal Waterways? Does the beach life on the Gulf of Mexico always beat bayfront property? It is definitely subjective, but here are some of the pros and cons of each to help make your decision.
- [Info on Buying "As-Is" Properties](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/info-buying-properties/): Many waterfront or near waterfront properties are sold “AS-IS”.  Generally this may mean that there is something wrong with the property that the Seller does not want to take any responsibility for.  The mere fact that the Contract is an “AS-IS” contract does not mean that the Buyer cannot conduct a thorough due diligence review of the property with a right to terminate.  It simply means that the Seller will not be obligated to cure any identified issues, such as non-compliance with regulatory requirements. Nor does it mean that the Seller will not be obligated to convey clear title. Properties […]
- [Siesta Key Named #2 Beach in US, but before you buy here...](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/siesta-key-named-2-beach-in-us/): According to Dr. Beach, Siesta Key is #2 in his 2016 Top Beaches in the USA list. The #1 & #3 beaches are in Hawaii. Unless you want to move to the Aloha state (as in hello inflated prices and isolation, goodbye family & friends), Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida is the place to buy real estate. However, there are some important things to know before buying waterfront property in Sarasota & on Siesta Key.
- [Abstract to the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/abstract-american-shore-beach-preservation-association/): With the start of hurricane season less than a month away, there is a “perfect storm” brewing. This storm, however, is not of the meteorological kind. It’s a storm that pits government and turtle-huggers against beachfront property owners. The regulators have become convinced that all beach nourishment is good, all seawalls are bad. This used to be a debatable issue on a case-by-case basis, but effective efforts by the turtle-huggers has ended all debate. Not that I have anything against sea turtles, but with a little effort and study, it may be possible to protect both the sea turtles and […]
- [Sarasota Realtors Don’t Let This Happen To Your Buyers](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/sarasota-realtors-dont-let-happen-buyers/): The County’s Code Enforcement Special Magistrate finds the innocent purchasers to be guilty of violating the County’s “FEMA” Code even though it is undisputed that the new owners had nothing to do with creating the violations. The County argues, and the Special Magistrate agrees, the County’s “FEMA” Code is a “strict liability” ordinance, making an innocent purchaser, who purchased the property without any notice of the violations, responsible for demolishing the ground floor improvements. Even though the information contained on the Sarasota County Property Appraiser’s webpage played an important role in inducing your buyers to purchase the property, the Special […]
- [My Story](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/my-story/): I love saltwater. I grew up on the New Jersey shore, just a block from the Atlantic. With the windows open and the wind blowing from the east, you could hear the ocean waves and smell the briny air. It has always been my objective to live where others go for vacation. After law school and graduating from the University of Miami with a special law degree in Ocean and Coastal Law, the foundation was laid for my career as an attorney concentrating on Florida water law. My goal of living where others vacation was realized. My early career, representing […]
- [Court Reaffirms Broker and Agent Liability For Misrepresentations](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/court-reaffirms-broker-and-agent-liability-for-misrepresentations/): In a decision rendered by the Florida Second District Court of Appeal on October 31, 2003, the Court in Syvrud v. Today Real Estate, Inc., 28 Fla.L.Weekly D2505, reiterated the respective duties of sellers and their representatives in regard to the sale of residential property. In particular, the Court held that an “as is” clause in a contract for the sale of residential real property does not waive the duty imposed by Johnson v. Davis to disclose hidden defects which materially affect the value of the property. In Johnson v. Davis, 480 So.2d 625 (Fla. 1985) the Florida Supreme Court […]
- [What All Waterfront Property Buyers Should Know](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/what-all-waterfront-property-buyers-should-know/): I am often asked, “Why should a Buyer of waterfront property hire an attorney to do the closing, and what are the benefits of hiring an attorney who limits his practice to waterfront property law?” First and foremost, only an attorney is qualified to provide legal advice!!! If an attorney is hired to issue the title insurance and perform the closing, this legal advice is included in the service. An attorney can answer questions of utmost importance to all Buyers, such as, Is the recorded legal description accurate? What is the nature of any deed restrictions upon the use of […]
- [New Law Requires Disclosure Statement Regarding Coastal Properties](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/new-law-requires-disclosure-statement-regarding-coastal-properties/): Beginning July 1, 2006 all Buyers of properties either partially or totally seaward of the State Coastal Construction Control Line MUST be provided a Coastal Properties Disclosure Statement upon execution of the contract. This new statement is required to indicate that the coastal property may be: a) subject to coastal erosion; b) subject to federal, state and local regulations concerning coastal construction; c) affected by beach renourishment activities; and/or d) restricted by marine turtle regulations. Along all of Florida ’s sandy beaches, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has an established a jurisdictional line called the Coastal Construction Control Line […]
- [Florida Supreme Court Decision Affects Beachfront Owners](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/florida-supreme-court-decision-affects-beachfront-owners/): While there are many obstacles facing local beach nourishment projects, i.e., funding, source of sand, potential impacts to birds and turtles, and public opposition, the question of the constitutionality of the State statute which authorizes such public beach projects will no longer be an impediment to moving forward to restore area beaches. Since 2006 when a decision of the Florida First District Court of Appeal finding the Florida Beach and Shore Preservation Act to be unconstitutional was appealed to the Florida Supreme Court, local governments have been uncertain regarding the legal status of their proposed beach nourishment projects. When on […]
- [U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Blow Against Beachfront Property Owners' Rights](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/u-s-supreme-court-strikes-blow-against-beachfront-property-owners-rights/): The U.S. Supreme Court has just released its long-awaited decision in a landmark Florida case concerning ownership rights along Florida’s beaches. The decision styled Stop The Beach Renourishment, Inc. v. Florida Department of Environmental Protection upholds a determination by the Florida Supreme Court that when a state authorized beach renourishment project adds sand waterward of privately owned uplands, the newly created beach is publicly owned, and the upland property owner is not entitled to damages as a consequence of its loss of some common law riparian rights due to the separation of the upland property from the waters’ edge. While […]
- [Florida Law Erodes Waterfront Property Rights](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/florida-law-erodes-waterfront-property-rights/): An amendment to Florida’s Administrative Procedure Act, HB 993 (“the Bill”) passed last week by the Florida Legislature significantly changes the ability of affected property owners, and especially waterfront property owners, to challenge the correctness of government agency decisions which substantially affect their property. Hailed as a boon to big business, the Bill has major adverse consequences for individual home owners seeking to protect their investment. The Bill severely restricts the ability of private third parties to contest the issuance of, among other things, State environmental permits for projects that may impact the quality and use of waterfront properties. By […]
- [Do Riparian Rights Include The Right To Build A Dock?](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/do-riparian-rights-include-the-right-to-build-a-dock/): The question regarding whether an owner of property bordering on a navigable water body has a right to construct a dock upon adjacent privately owned submerged lands without the consent of the owner of such submerged lands will soon be answered by the District Court of Appeal for the Second District of Florida. In the case before the Court, 5F,LLC was the owner of the submerged lands adjacent to the uplands owned by Robert and Sarah Dresing and the Michael W. O’Shaughnessy Trust in Lee County, Florida. My client, 5F, LLC objected to the upland owners’ construction of a joint […]
- [Local Beaches Declared Critical Habitat](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/local-beaches-declared-critical-habitat/): On Thursday, July 10, 2014 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service adopted new regulations designating portions of Florida’s sandy beaches as “Critical Habitat” for the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Local beaches affected by this designation include Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Venice Beaches, Manasota Key, Knight Island, Don Pedro Island, Little Gasparilla Island, and Gasparilla Island. Beaches of Anna Maria Island and Lido Key were not included. The direct effect of this designation is that any coastal development requiring federal funding or federal permits, will be reviewed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine whether or not the […]

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- [Glossary of Terms](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/resources/glossary-of-terms/): 30-Year Erosion Projection The projection of long-term shoreline recession occurring over a period of 30 years based on shoreline change information obtained from historical measurements. AADT Average Annual Daily Traffic AAER Average Annual Erosion Rate Abandonment An action involving relinquishment of rights in real property, by an owner, for the sole purpose of permanently terminating his ownership. Land cannot be abandoned in favor of a specific party. The act of abandonment must be voluntary and intentional. ABS Area of Biological Significance Abstract of Title A compilation of abstracts of deeds and other pertinent data which affect the title to a […]
- [News](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/news/): Florida Waterfront News Updates, notices, and important waterfront information. POST IRMA EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO DOCKS, SEAWALLS, ETC. Read More… David M. Levin, Esq.September 14, 2017 POST IRMA BEACH AND COASTAL CONSTRUCTION RESTORATION Read More… David M. Levin, Esq.September 14, 2017 FDEP EMERGENCY FINAL ORDER NO. 17-0989 Read More… David M. Levin, Esq.September 14, 2017 National Coastal Conference ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY DAVID LEVIN TO GIVE PRESENTATION AT NATIONAL COASTAL CONFERENCE Attorney David M. Levin, a Shareholder with the Sarasota Law Firm, Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A. has been invited to speak this week at the American Shore and Beach […]
- [Coastal Construction](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/information/coastal-construction/): Coastal Construction is regulated by a variety of jurisdictions. The State of Florida has established Coastal Construction Control Lines (CCCL) on a county-by-county basis to define that portion of the beach-dune system which is subject to severe fluctuations following major storm events. The purpose of the CCCL is to preserve and protect coastal barrier dunes and adjacent beaches from imprudent construction which can jeopardize the stability of the beach-dune system, accelerate erosion, and provide inadequate protection for upland structures. Permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems are required for most structures constructed seaward […]
- [Mangrove Regulations](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/information/mangrove-regulations/): 403.9322 Legislative findings. (1) The Legislature finds that there are over 555,000 acres of mangroves now existing in Florida. Of this total, over 80 percent are under some form of government or private ownership or control and are expressly set aside for preservation or conservation purposes. (2) The Legislature finds that mangroves play an important ecological role as habitat for various species of marine and estuarine vertebrates, invertebrates, and other wildlife, including mammals, birds, and reptiles; as shoreline stabilization and storm protection; and for water quality protection and maintenance and as food-web support. The mangrove forest is a tropical ecosystem […]
- [Endangered Species](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/information/endangered-species/): Florida Manatees The Florida Manatee, a subspecies of the West Indian Manatee, is a native of the coastal waters of the State of Florida. These docile air breathing marine mammals average 10 feet in length and weigh approximately 1,200 pounds. Once plentiful, the state manatee population has dwindled due to hunting, habitat alteration, and other natural and man-caused influences. Today, there only approximately 2,500 manatees living in Florida waters. Manatees are herbivores which feed upon a wide variety of submerged and emergent vegetation. Preferred food is seagrass, mangrove leaves, algae, water hyacinth, and hydrilla. They spend 6-8 hours per day […]
- [Wetlands](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/information/wetlands/): Wetlands are generally defined as a natural community where water is at or covering the surface of the ground for all or part of the year. Coastal Wetlands typically include mangroves, saltwater marshes, and seagrasses. For most of Florida’s history, wetlands were viewed as worthless swamps to be filled for more productive uses, such as agriculture and home sites. Today, wetlands are recognized and protected for their value as habitat for birds and other wildlife, and for their role in protecting waterbodies from pollution. Wetlands help to filter damaging nutrients and other pollutants from stormwater runoff. They stabilize shorelines against […]
- [Environmental Permits](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/information/environmental-permits/): Protection of Water Resources Much of Florida’s distinctive character lies in the beauty of its natural features, especially its coastlines. This natural beauty has always been one of Florida’s major attractions for both tourists and residents. Ironically, the very features that draw people to Florida are potentially endangered by the increased population pressures. To protect these distinctive natural features for the enjoyment of future generations, the Florida Legislature has enacted laws to regulate activities which may potentially pollute or destroy environmentally sensitive lands and waters. Laws and regulations have also been enacted to protect wetlands, seagrasses, mangroves, and endangered species […]
- [Due Diligence Checklist](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/resources/due-diligence-checklist/): All Waterfront Property owners and prospective owners should, at a minimum investigate and be aware of the answers to the following questions. To avoid frustration, delays and undue expenses, buyers of Waterfront Property should obtain the answers to these questions from a qualified source or professional prior to closing. Click on any question mark (?) to identify potential resources that may be useful in providing the answers. Click on hyper-text for more details on the subject. FEMA Was the existing structure built after January 1, 1975? [Note: If so, special flood plain management regulations may apply.] Is the property located […]
- [About](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/about/): About David M. Levin David M. Levin is a shareholder with the law firm of Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A. of Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and Punta Gorda, Florida. He limits his practice to environmental and waterfront property law, including waterfront property closings. After receiving a B.S. degree in Biology from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut in 1975 and serving as a biologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mr. Levin earned his law degree from Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, Alabama in 1979. To further his training in environmental law, Mr. Levin attended the University of Miami School of […]
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- [Information](https://khaki-antelope-640669.hostingersite.com/information/): Information Coastal Construction Coastal Construction is regulated by a variety of jurisdictions. The State of Florida has established Coastal Construction Control Lines (CCCL) on a county-by-county basis to define that portion of the beach-dune system which is subject to severe fluctuations following major storm events. The purpose of the CCCL is to preserve and protect coastal barrier dunes and adjacent beaches from imprudent construction which can jeopardize the stability of the beach-dune system, accelerate erosion, and provide inadequate protection for upland structures. Read More Environmental Permits Much of Florida’s distinctive character lies in the beauty of its natural features, especially […]
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