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Shedding Light on Sea Turtle Lighting

12.06.2019
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and coastal local governments regulate what lighting is permitted to avoid and minimize the impacts to sea turtles, but why is artificial coastal lighting a problem? In the southeastern United States, sea turtle hatchlings begin to hatch throughout the months of June […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Land Use & Zoning, Local Government

Community Update – November 2019

11.27.2019
Donna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPDavid G. MullerMarty Platts

As we prepare for the holidays and other year-end festivities, associations are also beginning to look ahead to the needs and demands of the coming year. This month’s edition explores some of the issues that associations may encounter from time to time and discusses best practices for putting your community’s […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Episode 11: Adjacent Development Planned Next to Community – “Can They Do That?”

11.26.2019
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

There’s a developer that wants to build a brand new neighborhood right next to ours, but we’re worried it’s going to be disruptive. Can we oppose the development? Find out the answer in this month’s episode! When it comes to association rules and bylaws, there seem to be more questions […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Why Community Associations Should Check Their Zoning and Entitlement History

10.30.2019
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Zoning laws are enacted by villages, towns, cities, or counties to control the types of uses and the parking ratio, intensity, density, and dimensions of those uses. This is for the purpose of preserving property values, managing growth, preserving the character of a community, facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Kathleen O. Berkey Newly Minted as Florida Bar Board Certified in City, County, and Local Government Law

08.01.2019
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Ft. Myers, FL – We are pleased to announce that Kathleen O. Berkey is now Florida Bar Board Certified in City, County, and Local Government Law. Board certification demands rigorous testing and is in recognition of having the highest standards of skill, specialty knowledge, proficiency, professionalism, and ethics in a […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Local Government, Government Law & Lobbying, Land Use & Zoning