Bradenton
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Hurricane Debris Got You Down?
Even though we are over a month and a half from Hurricane Milton ravaging our community, there is still a lot of debris that needs to be picked up in and around our community. Fortunately, Manatee County has created a reporting tool for residents to notify the county about debris piles for pickup. Below is…
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House Bill 621: Reclaiming Your Property Rights in Florida
Florida’s House Bill 621 (HB 621), which went into effect on July 1, 2024, has significantly impacted the state’s landlord-tenant landscape. This legislation, which created Florida Statutes § 82.036, addresses the growing issue of unauthorized occupants in rental properties, offering a streamlined process for eviction in specific situations. Expedited Eviction for Unwanted Tenants Prior to…
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Don’t Forget to File for the Florida Homestead Tax Exemption
The statutory deadline to file is March 1. Failure to timely file constitutes a waiver of your entitlement to the tax savings for the year. Homeowners in Florida may be entitled to a substantial tax benefit known as the Florida Homestead Tax Exemption, which is a two-pronged benefit in the form of: If you recently…
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Lakewood Ranch Real Estate Attorney Joseph Battaglia named an SRQ Magazine Elite Top Attorney for 2023
For the third year in a row, Lakewood Ranch real estate attorney Joseph Battaglia has been included in SRQ Magazine’s Elite Top Attorney Honoree List. The list was published in the September 2023 issue of SRQ Magazine, and Mr. Battaglia was included amongst the other attorney honorees in the real estate law category. Mr. Battaglia…