Seeking Proper Maintenance, City of Bartow Plans to Take Old Cemetery by Eminent Domain
“City commissioners have decided to pursue an eminent domain action to assume ownership of Evergreen Cemetery in western Bartow. City Attorney Sean Parker said he’s seen the process used successfully in other cities and doesn’t…
Developer wins $3.2 million over Legacy Trail land
“The cost to build one of Southwest Florida’s most popular walking and bicycle trails has ballooned in recent months — and the hit to taxpayers may not be over yet. Sarasota County developer Hugh Culverhouse…
Developer wins $3.2 million over Legacy Trail land
“Sarasota County developer Hugh Culverhouse has been awarded $3.2 million in an unusual eminent domain case nearly a decade after a public agency called the Surface Transportation Board seized a sliver of his Palmer Ranch…
Under Eminent Domain, Broward Buys Airport Hilton For $62M
“A settlement between the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport and Broward County bridged a huge gap between what the county wanted to pay for the 388-room hotel initially and what the owner wanted for it. The…
Rayonier offers Macclenny alternative site to settle lawsuit
“Months after preparing to use eminent domain to force Rayonier Inc. to sell it 114 acres, the city of Macclenny is being offered a different site. Jacksonville-based Rayonier made the offer in hopes the city…
Near-dock rail hub for Jaxport expected by early 2015
“Jaxport will issue a request for proposals for the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, or ICTF, May 1 and the board will approve a contractor in September. Construction is estimated to take another 18 months, Miller…
Jaxport may use eminent domain to acquire land for container transfer facility
“The Jacksonville Port Authority board will vote Monday whether to use eminent domain to acquire land that has held up construction of a $30 million intermodal container transfer facility, or ICTF, at the port. An…
No eminent domain for those affected by Orange Avenue project
“Daytona Beach Public Works Director Ron McLemore, project manager for the construction project, calmed their fears. He said there are no plans to do any construction renovations outside of city and county property in which…
Volusia County to use eminent domain for key trails section
“In DeBary, county officials wanted to buy a strip of land planted with palm trees along Dirksen Drive in front of the Riverside of DeBary condominiums, but were unable to convince the homeowners association to…
Macclenny plans to use eminent domain to take 114 acres from Rayonier
“The Macclenny City Commission is preparing to take 114 acres from Rayonier Inc. for a sewage sludge disposal site for the city. A month after suing the Jacksonville-based company the city commission is readying itself…