City Ordinances 21-5353 and 24-5506 collectively require registration of qualifying vacation rentals within the Coastal Islands Overlay District, as well as all 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-family dwelling units operating as vacation rentals within the Residential Single and Multi-Family Zoning Districts. These property owners must obtain a vacation rental certificate of registration to advertise or operate as a vacation rental. …
Establishing Florida Domicile for Income and Estate Tax Planning Purposes
Florida is attractive to residents living in higher tax locales, as one of only seven states without an income tax or state level estate/inheritance tax. However, establishing Florida domicile is no longer a simple process, as more aggressive tax collection by other states has raised the bar on what steps are required to truly relocate to the Sunshine State. …
CARES Act for Individuals
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748), became law on Friday, March 27, 2020.
CARES Act for Businesses
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law.
CEO group names attorney to board of directors
The Gulf Coast CEO Forum named attorney Pete Skokos to its 2020 board of directors. Skokos is a partner at Norton, Hammersley, Lopez and Skokos, where he specializes in real estate, banking and business transactions, according to a press release.
Business alliance presents eighth annual Sandies Awards
Volunteer of the Year – Erik Hanson of Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos for his “most extraordinary dedication and commitment” to the alliance.