By: Tracy M. Evans, Esq., Associate, Saxon Gilmore & Carraway, P.A. On June 2, 2016, the Florida Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of Sowell, etc. et al. v. Panama Commons, L.P., holding that the 2013 amendment to Florida Statutes § 196.1978 (the “2013 Amendment”), is applicable to the 2013 tax year because...Read More

2015 – Jozette Chack-On, a partner at Saxon Gilmore & Carraway, P.A., recently attended the ground breaking ceremony for Cornell Colony in Avon Park. The 8.2 acre site will contain 44 single family homes. It is conveniently located near schools, shopping districts, churches and banks. The 1350 square foot homes will have 3 bedrooms, 2...Read More

2014 – With the growing number of seniors in need of affordable housing in Pinellas County, Pinellas Heights is a welcome addition to the community. The 153-unit apartment complex for seniors includes one and two bedroom apartments. The affordable living community has a library with internet access, a fitness center, a laundry center, and a...Read More

by Ricardo L. Gilmore, Esq., Shareholder, Saxon, Gilmore, Carraway & Gibbons, P.A. Published in FAHROgram, July/August 2014 I sent many of you a memo concerning a public records request you may have received from ask4records@gmail.com that asked for email addresses and a copy of the minutes of your last board meeting. I also discussed this...Read More

2014 – Tampa Housing Authority held its 1st Annual Fishing Fundraiser.  The contributions from the event help to make the Tampa Housing Authority’s vision a reality for its youth programs.  Saxon Gilmore was one of the sponsors who contributed towards the Tampa Housing Authority’s ability  to provide tutorial services, cultural art, computer training, educational field...Read More

By Tracy M. Evans, Associate, Saxon, Gilmore, Carraway & Gibbons, P.A. On July 9, 2013, a lawsuit was filed in the Southern District of Florida against the regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and its acting director, Edward DeMarco. The lawsuit was filed by four members of extremely...Read More

by Ricardo L. Gilmore, Esq., Shareholder, Saxon, Gilmore, Carraway & Gibbons, P.A. Published in FAHROgram, July/August 2013 I enjoyed seeing those of you who attended the annual Executive Directors’ Forum last month. During the session I conducted, I mentioned that even though FAHRO was not as successful as we would have liked with getting significant...Read More