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Magistrate cuts open‑house fine to $5,000 after owners say valet/parking scheme was temporary
Summary
A magistrate reduced a requested $15,000 penalty to $5,000 for an open‑house event that used an off‑site lot and valet during the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show; operators and realtor said they took steps to avoid street parking and stop valet when cited.
A City of Fort Lauderdale special magistrate reduced a proposed $15,000 fine to $5,000 for a residential open‑house that generated neighborhood complaints after an off‑site valet and temporary parking arrangements during the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.
The city prosecuted the matter under the nuisance provisions of the code, saying the property operated special-event valet parking and used feather flags in the public right-of-way without permits. "The property owner was operating a special event that…
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