The City of St. Pete Beach held a government meeting on March 10, 2025, focusing on code enforcement issues, particularly regarding short-term rental violations. The meeting addressed case number 20240494 involving Richard J. Jacobson and Richard W. Jacobson, who were cited for violating local land development codes.

During the session, city code enforcement representative Steve Rivera presented evidence of violations at the Jacobsons' property located at 16830 First Avenue. The property was found to be in breach of section 20.03, which regulates permitted principal uses and structures. Rivera detailed the timeline of the case, noting that the initial inspection occurred on August 30, 2024, with subsequent notices of violation and hearing issued in early January 2025.

The city’s findings indicated that the property had exceeded the allowed number of short-term rentals, with a total of ten violations documented through Airbnb reviews. The city recommended a fine of $1,000 for each violation, amounting to a total of $10,000, along with $330 in administrative costs.

Richard J. Jacobson was present at the meeting and was given the opportunity to respond to the city’s evidence. The case highlights ongoing efforts by the City of St. Pete Beach to enforce regulations on short-term rentals, ensuring compliance with local laws designed to maintain community standards.

The meeting concluded with the city’s commitment to uphold these regulations, emphasizing the importance of compliance for the integrity of the neighborhood. Further actions regarding the case will follow as the city continues to monitor short-term rental activities.