Special magistrate issues fines, deadlines and lien decisions after full St. Pete Beach code‑enforcement docket

Erica Augello, the appointed special magistrate for the City of St. Pete Beach, presided over a full code‑enforcement docket on Dec. 8, 2025, finding multiple properties in violation of local ordinances and issuing orders, fines and continuances.

Augello opened the hearing and explained that proceedings were conducted under the authority of "chapter 162 Bridal Statues" and the City of St. Pete Beach code of ordinances, that the city carried the burden of proof, and that testimony would be under oath. Pete Doer, the city’s code‑enforcement manager, presented evidence and introduced cases on behalf of the city.

Key outcomes at the hearing included: a 30‑day order to secure an after‑the‑fact fence permit for Christopher J. Padgett (case 20250061) after Padgett admitted installing a fence without a permit; assessment of a $1,000 one‑time fine (plus $330 administrative costs and any recording fees) for Team B Equities LLC at 463 85th Avenue after an Airbnb posting showed stays under 30 days (case 20250712); a reduced fine of $200 (plus $330 administrative costs) for Enam/"Inam" Ibrahim after the property manager said a one‑night listing was a family test run and testimony established only a minimal exchange of funds (case 20250713); and a $1,000 fine (plus $330 administrative costs) for Ballast Point Holdings LLC for two short‑term rentals documented on VRBO (case 20250715).

Augello also issued 30‑day compliance windows for properties with maintenance or permitting…