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Dolphin Watch counsel says short-term rental ordinance may be void; magistrate orders legal briefs on hearsay
Summary
Counsel for Dolphin Watch 2 LLC argued the city’s short-term rental ordinance was not properly adopted and that Airbnb postings relied on by code enforcement are hearsay; the magistrate ordered briefing on jurisdiction and hearsay and continued the matter for further adjudication.
Code enforcement told the St. Pete Beach special magistrate that Airbnb reviews for 1405 Gulf Way indicated multiple short-term stays that breached the city’s rental limits and recommended fines totaling $3,000 plus $330 in administrative costs.
Luke Cloreau, representing Dolphin Watch, responded with a written motion to dismiss. He argued the chain of ordinance amendments goes back to Ordinance 2004-18 and that the city failed to meet Section 166.041’s…
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