How to keep your association financially sound

Norton Hammersley Firm News, Litigation

Members of the Sarasota Community Association Network joined Norton Hammersley’s Derrick Maginness for a presentation and discussion on how to keep your association financially sound in May. An association can be a wonderful place to call home! They feature amenities that otherwise might not be close to home, like a community pool, fitness center, spa, golf course or riding trails. …

Derrick Maginness co-hosts board certification course at the Sarasota Yacht Club

Norton Hammersley Firm News, Real Estate Law

Associa Gulf Coast and Derrick Maginness co-hosted a board cert course at the Sarasota Yacht Club in July. Associa Gulf is the industry leader in property management for community associations and proudly serve nearly five million homeowners every day. With a wide array of programs and services ready to fit the specific needs of any HOA. The HOA/Condo Board Certification …

Derrick Maginness discusses Renters Rights at the Sarasota Community Association Network

Norton Hammersley Firm News, Real Estate Law

Every community deals with renters who break the association’s rules and regulations. While the association’s governing documents may allow it to take certain actions against those tenants, the Florida Statutes provide for remedies as well. Derrick Maginness joined the Sarasota Community Association Network for a discussion on Renters Rights, Applications and Background Checks at the event at the Sarasota Yacht …

Peter Skokos joins the board of the Sarasota Military Academy

Norton Hammersley Firm News

Norton Hammersley partner Peter Z. Skokos has been named as a board member for the Sarasota Military Academy in 2021. Peter will enhance the governance, diversity and leadership of Sarasota Military Academy and add new ideas to the organization. Founded in 2002, Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) is a nonprofit, tuition-free, public charter school with two unique campuses offering Quality Academics, …

Peter Skokos named to The Gulf Coast CEO Forum board of directors.

Norton Hammersley Firm News, Real Estate Law

The Gulf Coast CEO Forum has named attorney Peter Skokos to its 2020 board of directors. Peter will be representings developers and landowners in connection with the acquisition, development, leasing and sale of commercial, industrial, condominium and residential properties. He will also represent national, regional and local lenders in preparing loan documentation and closing commercial and residential loan transactions, as …

Twelve Days of Christmas supporting these great Sarasota charities

Norton Hammersley Firm News

As the build up to Christmas continues Norton Hammersley would like to highlight 12 of our favorite local charities and non-profit organizations that we have donated to 1 Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County The Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential …

ESTABLISHING FLORIDA DOMICILE FOR INCOME AND ESTATE TAX PLANNING—NOT SO SIMPLE

Norton Hammersley Business & Corporate Law, Firm News

Changes to the federal income tax law that limit deductions on state and local taxes have fueled a mini real estate boom in Florida, particularly for higher-end properties. Florida is attractive to residents from higher tax locales because it is one of only seven states that have no income tax, and it also has no estate or inheritance taxes. However, …