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EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC.

Company Details

Entity Name: EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC.
Jurisdiction: FLORIDA
Filing Type: Domestic Non-Profit
Status: Active
Date Filed: 03 Jun 1997 (28 years ago)
Last Event: REINSTATEMENT
Event Date Filed: 04 Oct 2010 (14 years ago)
Document Number: N97000003185
FEI/EIN Number 593435235
Address: 4659 26th Ave S, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33711, US
Mail Address: POST OFFICE BOX 13184, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33733
ZIP code: 33711
County: Pinellas
Place of Formation: FLORIDA

form 5500

Plan Name Plan Year EIN/PN Received Sponsor Total number of participants
EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC. 403B PLAN 2023 593435235 2024-06-17 EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC. 50
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2011-01-15
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 8502927992
Plan sponsor’s address PO BOX 13184, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33733

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2024-06-17
Name of individual signing STRATTON POLLITZER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC. 403B PLAN 2022 593435235 2023-07-31 EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC. 36
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2011-01-15
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 5743399604
Plan sponsor’s address PO BOX 13184, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33733

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2023-07-31
Name of individual signing STRATTON POLLITZER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC. 403(B) PLAN 2021 593435235 2022-07-14 EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC 35
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2011-01-15
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 8138703735
Plan sponsor’s address PO BOX 13184, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33733

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2022-07-14
Name of individual signing DON WALKER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2022-07-14
Name of individual signing DON WALKER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC. 403(B) PLAN 2020 593435235 2021-07-30 EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC 50
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2011-01-15
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 8138703735
Plan sponsor’s address PO BOX 13184, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33602

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2021-07-30
Name of individual signing DONALD C WALKER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2021-07-30
Name of individual signing DONALD C WALKER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC. 403(B) PLAN 2019 593435235 2020-06-29 EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC 45
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2011-01-15
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 8138703735
Plan sponsor’s address PO BOX 13184, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33733

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2020-06-29
Name of individual signing DONALD C WALKER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2020-06-29
Name of individual signing DONALD C WALKER
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC. 403(B) PLAN 2018 593435235 2019-07-31 EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC 39
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2011-01-15
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 8138703735
Plan sponsor’s address PO BOX 13184, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33733

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2019-07-31
Name of individual signing DAVID COSTA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2019-07-31
Name of individual signing DAVID COSTA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC. 403(B) PLAN 2017 593435235 2018-07-25 EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC 26
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2011-01-15
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 8138703735
Plan sponsor’s address P.O BOX 13184, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33733

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2018-07-25
Name of individual signing DAVID COSTA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2018-07-25
Name of individual signing DAVID COSTA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC. 403(B) PLAN 2016 593435235 2017-06-19 EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC. 28
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2011-01-15
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 7274887799
Plan sponsor’s address 1204 E CUMBERLAND AVE., #212, TAMPA, FL, 33602

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2017-06-19
Name of individual signing DAVID COSTA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2017-06-19
Name of individual signing DAVID COSTA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC. 403(B) PLAN 2015 593435235 2016-07-29 EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC. 19
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2011-01-15
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 7274887799
Plan sponsor’s address 1204 E CUMBERLAND AVE., #212, TAMPA, FL, 33602

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2016-07-29
Name of individual signing DAVID COSTA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2016-07-29
Name of individual signing DAVID COSTA
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC. 403(B) PLAN 2014 593435235 2015-06-11 EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC. 13
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2011-01-15
Business code 813000
Sponsor’s telephone number 7274887799
Plan sponsor’s address 1204 E CUMBERLAND AVE., #212, TAMPA, FL, 33602

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2015-06-11
Name of individual signing BRIAN WINFIELD
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

Agent

Name Role Address
SMITH NADINE Agent 4659 26th Ave South, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33711

Chief Executive Officer

Name Role Address
SMITH NADINE Chief Executive Officer POST OFFICE BOX 13184, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33733

Director

Name Role Address
Delmay Jeff Director POST OFFICE BOX 13184, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33733
Diaz-Herman Victor Director POST OFFICE BOX 13184, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33733
Bottcher Susan Director POST OFFICE BOX 13184, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33733
Hoitis Anastasia Director POST OFFICE BOX 13184, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33733
Van Tice Dan Director POST OFFICE BOX 13184, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33733

Fictitious Names

Registration Number Fictitious Name Status Filed Date Expiration Date Cancellation Date Mailing Address
G19000078580 EQUALITY FLORIDA ACTIVE 2019-07-22 2029-12-31 No data PO BOX 13184, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33733
G16000014709 EQUALITY MEANS BUSINESS ACTIVE 2016-02-09 2026-12-31 No data PO BOX 13184, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33733

Events

Event Type Filed Date Value Description
CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL ADDRESS 2013-03-06 4659 26th Ave S, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33711 No data
REGISTERED AGENT ADDRESS CHANGED 2013-03-06 4659 26th Ave South, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33711 No data
REINSTATEMENT 2010-10-04 No data No data
ADMIN DISSOLUTION FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2010-09-24 No data No data
NAME CHANGE AMENDMENT 2010-02-09 EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC. No data
CANCEL ADM DISS/REV 2009-10-05 No data No data
ADMIN DISSOLUTION FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2009-09-25 No data No data
CHANGE OF MAILING ADDRESS 2006-09-22 4659 26th Ave S, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33711 No data
CANCEL ADM DISS/REV 2003-10-24 No data No data
ADMIN DISSOLUTION FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2003-09-19 No data No data

Court Cases

Title Case Number Docket Date Status
NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED, ETC. VS STATE OF FLORIDA, ET AL. SC2021-0917 2021-06-16 Closed
Classification Discretionary Review - Notice to Invoke - Direct Conflict of Decisions
Court Supreme Court of Florida
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Second Judicial Circuit, Leon County
1D19-2819

Circuit Court for the Second Judicial Circuit, Leon County
372018CA000699XXXXXX

Circuit Court for the Second Judicial Circuit, Leon County
372018CA000882XXXXXX

Circuit Court for the Second Judicial Circuit, Leon County
372018CA001509XXXXXX

Parties

Name Daniel J. Stermer
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Nicole Fried
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Genevieve Hall, Steven L. Hall
Name City of Coral Gables
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Buddy Dyer
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Leon County, Florida
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Lashawn D. Riggans
Name Vince Lago
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Rebecca A. Tooley
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Town of Surfside
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Daniel Gelber
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Miramar
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Michael Udine
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Tallahassee
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Town of Cutler Bay
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name MICHAEL CALLAHAN, INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of North Miami
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Orlando
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Boca Raton
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Dunedin
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Katrina Wilson
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Weston, Florida
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Edward G. Guedes, Jamie A. Cole
Name Broward County, Florida
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Andrew J. Meyers, Nathaniel A. Klitsberg, Joseph K. Jarone, Rene D. Harrod
Name City of St. Petersburg
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Jacqueline M. Kovilaritch, Joseph P. Patner
Name J. Ricky Arriola
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Coral Springs
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Abigail G. Corbett, Veronica L. De Zayas
Name City of Miami Beach
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Aleksandr Boksner
Name Regina Hill
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name RODNEY HARRIS LLC
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Margaret Brown
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Mayor of Miami-Dade County
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Robert Stuart
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Tina Paul
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Brandi Gabbard
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Jim Gray
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Riviera Beach
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name STATE OF FLORIDA LLC
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Daniel W. Bell
Name Rex Harden
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Patty Sheehan
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Dale V.C. Holness
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Coconut Creek
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Mark Samuelian
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Lauren Poe
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Village of Key Biscayne
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Adrian Hayes-Santos
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Amy Turkel
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Joseph Corradino
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Hon. Ron DeSantis
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Mr. Ryan Dean Newman, Colleen M. Ernst
Name Justin Flippen
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Gainesville, Florida
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Safety Harbor
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Doug Kraft
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Roger Coriat
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Pembroke Pines
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Kenneth Thurston
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name FRANK ORTIZ LLC
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Jeremy Matlow
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Maitland
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Clifford B. Shepard
Name City of Wilton Manors
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Chantel L. Febus, Eric A. Tirschwell, Michael Cardozo, Matthew Triggs, Joseph S. Hartunian
Name City of Fort Lauderdale
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Amy Eagan Foster
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of North Miami Beach
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Darden Rice
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Nan H. Rich
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Beam Furr
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Lauderhill
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Mark David Bogen
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Byron Jaffe
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name DAN DALEY LLC
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Anna Hochkammer
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Lisa Wheeler-Bowman
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Gina Driscoll
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of South Miami
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Miami Gardens
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name TONY ORTIZ LLC
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of West Palm Beach, Florida
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Rick Swearingen
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Palmetto Bay
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Dexter W. Lehtinen, Claudio Riedi
Name Mickey Steinberg
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Reggie Leon
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Hon. Ashley Moody
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations James H. Percival, Amit Agarwal
Name Village of Pinecrest
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name City of Pompano Beach
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name David Arreola
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name HARVEY WARD LLC
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Miami-Dade County, Florida
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Angela F. Benjamin, Shanika A. Graves, Altanese P. Phenelus
Name Michael Christian Gongora
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Name Sarah Fox
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Name Ms. Erin Scharff
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Philip R. Stein, Ilana A. Drescher, Kenneth J. Duvall
Name Mr. Rick T. Su
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Name LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA, INC.
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Ilana A. Drescher, Philip R. Stein, Kenneth J. Duvall
Name Mr. Richard Schragger
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Name Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Kraig A. Conn, Rebecca A. O'Hara
Name Ms. Laurie Reynolds
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Name Mr. Paul A. Diller
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Name FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, INC.
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Michael P. Spellman, Edward Labrador
Name Dan Farbman
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Name EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC.
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Name Sarah L. Swan
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Ilana A. Drescher, Philip R. Stein, Kenneth J. Duvall
Name Nikolas Bowie
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Name Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Active
Representations David J. Rosen, Andrew S. Bruns, Brook Dooley, Anna Porto
Name National Rifle Association
Role Amicus - Respondent
Status Active
Representations John Parker Sweeney, James W. Porter III, Connor M. Blair, Marc A. Nardone, R. Craig Mayfield
Name FLORIDA CARRY, INC.
Role Amicus - Respondent
Status Active
Representations Eric J. Friday
Name Charles William Dodson
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Hon. Kristina Samuels
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active
Name Hon. Gwen Marshall
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2023-02-10
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Publish Full
Description PUBLISH FULL
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Docket Date 2023-02-09
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate Issued
Description MANDATE
Docket Date 2023-01-19
Type Disposition
Subtype Approved
Description DISP-APPROVED ~ FSC-OPINION: For the reasons explained above, we conclude that neither legislative immunity nor governmental function immunity prohibit the statutory actions and penalties in section 790.33(3)(c), (d), and (f). Accordingly, we approve the First District's decision in City of Weston. It is so ordered.
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Docket Date 2022-06-09
Type Event
Subtype Oral Argument Held
Description ORAL ARGUMENT HELD
Docket Date 2022-03-17
Type Order
Subtype OA Schedule (Prev Accepted)
Description ORDER-OA SCHED (PREV ACCEPTED) ~ The Court previously accepted jurisdiction. The Court will hear oral argument at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2022.A maximum of twenty minutes to the side is allowed for the argument as consolidated, but counsel is expected to use only so much of that time as is necessary.NO CONTINUANCES WILL BE GRANTED EXCEPT UPON A SHOWING OF EXTREME HARDSHIP.
Docket Date 2022-03-16
Type Brief
Subtype Reply-Merit
Description REPLY BRIEF-MERITS ~ Petitioners' Joint Reply Brief
On Behalf Of City of Weston, Florida
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Docket Date 2022-03-01
Type Order
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description ORDER-AMICUS CURIAE GR ~ The motion for leave to file brief as amicus curiae filed by Florida Carry, Inc. is hereby granted and they are allowed to file brief only in support of Respondents. The brief by the above referenced amicus curiae was filed with this Court on February 24, 2022.Florida Carry, Inc.'s motion to file amended amicus curiae brief is granted and said amended brief was filed with this Court on February 28, 2022. Florida Carry, Inc.'s brief filed with this Court on February 24, 2022, is hereby stricken.
Docket Date 2022-02-28
Type Brief
Subtype Amicus Curiae Answer (Amended)
Description AMICUS CURIAE ANSWER AMD BRIEF-MERITS ~ Amended Brief of Amicus Curiae, Florida Carry, Inc., in Support of Respondents
On Behalf Of Florida Carry, Inc.
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Docket Date 2022-02-28
Type Motion
Subtype Brief Amendment
Description MOTION-BRIEF AMENDMENT ~ Florida Carry, Inc.'s Motion for Leave to File Amended Amicus Curiae Brief
On Behalf Of Florida Carry, Inc.
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Docket Date 2022-02-24
Type Brief
Subtype Amicus Curiae Answer
Description AMICUS CURIAE ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS ~ Brief of Amicus Curiae, Florida Carry, Inc. -- Stricken 3/1/2022; amended brief filed 2/28/2022.
On Behalf Of Florida Carry, Inc.
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Docket Date 2022-02-24
Type Motion
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description MOTION-AMICUS CURIAE ~ Florida Carry, Inc.'s Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief
On Behalf Of Florida Carry, Inc.
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Docket Date 2022-02-24
Type Order
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description ORDER-AMICUS CURIAE GR ~ The motion for leave to file brief as amicus curiae filed by the National Rifle Association is hereby granted and they are allowed to file brief only in support of respondents. The brief by the above referenced amicus curiae was filed with this Court on February 24, 2022.
Docket Date 2022-02-14
Type Brief
Subtype Answer-Merit
Description ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS ~ Respondents' Brief
On Behalf Of State of Florida
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Docket Date 2022-01-31
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Respondents' motion for extension of time is granted, and respondents are allowed to and including February 14, 2022, in which to serve the answer brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.All other times will be extended accordingly.
Docket Date 2022-01-28
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Answer Brief-Merit)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Respondents' Brief on the Merits
On Behalf Of State of Florida
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Docket Date 2021-12-14
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Respondents' motion for extension of time is granted, and respondents are allowed to and including January 31, 2022, in which to serve the answer brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.All other times will be extended accordingly.
Docket Date 2021-12-14
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Answer Brief-Merit)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Respondents' Brief on the Merits
On Behalf Of State of Florida
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Docket Date 2021-11-24
Type Brief
Subtype Amicus Curiae Initial
Description AMICUS CURIAE INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS ~ Brief of Local Government Law Professors as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioners
On Behalf Of Ms. Erin Scharff
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Docket Date 2021-11-23
Type Order
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description ORDER-AMICUS CURIAE GR ~ The motion for leave to file brief as amicus curiae filed by Professor Sarah L. Swan is hereby granted and they are allowed to file brief only in support of Petitioners. The brief by the above referenced amicus curiae shall be served pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.370(c).
Docket Date 2021-11-22
Type Motion
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description MOTION-AMICUS CURIAE ~ Unopposed Supplemental Motion for Leave to Join an Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Petitioners
On Behalf Of Sarah L. Swan
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Docket Date 2021-11-15
Type Brief
Subtype Initial-Merit
Description INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS ~ Petitioners' Joint Initial Brief
On Behalf Of Nicole Fried
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Docket Date 2021-10-28
Type Order
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description ORDER-COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE GR (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ The motions to appear pro hac vice filed in the above cause by Andrew S. Bruns, Brook Dooley, Anna Porto, and David J. Rosen, on behalf of Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, are hereby granted and counsel's payment of the $100.00 fee required by section 25.241(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), was received by this Court on October 26, 2021.
Docket Date 2021-10-26
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
Description PAY PRO HAC VICE FEE-100
On Behalf Of Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
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Docket Date 2021-10-26
Type Motion
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description MOTION-COUNS PRO HAC VICE (FOREIGN COUNSEL)
On Behalf Of Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
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Docket Date 2021-10-06
Type Order
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description ORDER-COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE GR (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ The motions to appear pro hac vice filed in the above cause by Connor M. Blair, Marc A. Nardone, and James W. Porter, III, on behalf of the National Rifle Association of America, Inc., are hereby granted and counsel's payment of the $100.00 fee required by section 25.241(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), was received by this Court on October 6, 2021.
Docket Date 2021-10-06
Type Motion
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description MOTION-COUNS PRO HAC VICE (FOREIGN COUNSEL)
On Behalf Of National Rifle Association
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Docket Date 2021-10-06
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
Description PAY PRO HAC VICE FEE-100
On Behalf Of National Rifle Association
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Docket Date 2021-10-01
Type Order
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description ORDER-AMICUS CURIAE GR ~ The motion for leave to file brief as amicus curiae filed by Professors Erin Scharff, Laurie Reynolds, Paul Diller, Richard Schragger, Rick Su, Dan Farbman, Sarah Fox, and Nikolas Bowie is hereby granted and they are allowed to file brief only in support of Petitioners. The brief by the above referenced amici curiae shall be served pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.370(c).
Docket Date 2021-10-01
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Initial Brief-Merit)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Nicole "Nikki" Fried, Petitioner's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of Nicole Fried
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Docket Date 2021-09-30
Type Motion
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description MOTION-AMICUS CURIAE ~ Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Petitioners by Professors
On Behalf Of Ms. Erin Scharff
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Docket Date 2021-09-29
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Local Government Petitioners' motion for extension of time is granted and petitioners are allowed to and including November 15, 2021, in which to serve the initial brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.All other times will be extended accordingly.
Docket Date 2021-09-28
Type Record
Subtype Record/Transcript
Description RECORD ~ Original Record Volume 1 - Filed electronically.
On Behalf Of Hon. Kristina Samuels
Docket Date 2021-09-28
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Initial Brief-Merit)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Local Government Petitioners' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief on the Merits
On Behalf Of City of Weston, Florida
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Docket Date 2021-09-23
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
Description PAY PRO HAC VICE FEE-100
On Behalf Of City of Wilton Manors
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Docket Date 2021-09-23
Type Order
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description ORDER-AMICUS CURIAE GR ~ The motion for leave to file brief as amicus curiae filed by Florida Association of Counties is hereby granted and they are allowed to file brief only in support of Petitioners. The brief by the above referenced amicus curiae shall be served pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.370(c).
Docket Date 2021-09-23
Type Motion
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description MOTION-COUNS PRO HAC VICE (FOREIGN COUNSEL)
On Behalf Of City of Wilton Manors
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Docket Date 2021-09-20
Type Order
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description ORDER-AMICUS CURIAE GR ~ The motion for leave to file brief as amicus curiae filed by Florida League of Cities is hereby granted and they are allowed to file brief only in support of Petitioners. The brief by the above referenced amicus curiae shall be served pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.370(c).
Docket Date 2021-09-17
Type Motion
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description MOTION-AMICUS CURIAE ~ Florida League of Cities' Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Petitioners
On Behalf Of Florida League of Cities, Inc.
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Docket Date 2021-09-09
Type Order
Subtype Juris Accept/Brief Sched (OA Later Date)
Description ORDER-JURIS ACCEPT/BRIEF SCHED (OA LATER DATE) ~ The Court accepts jurisdiction of this case. Petitioner's initial brief on the merits must be served on or before October 14, 2021; respondent's answer brief on the merits must be served thirty days after service of petitioner's initial brief on the merits; petitioner's reply brief on the merits must be served thirty days after service of respondent's answer brief on the merits; and respondent's cross-reply brief on the merits, if authorized, must be served thirty days after service of petitioner's reply brief on the merits.The Clerk of the First District Court of Appeal must file the record which must be properly indexed and paginated on or before October 4, 2021. The Clerk may provide the record in the format as currently maintained at the district court, either paper or electronic.As jurisdiction has been accepted in the above cause, any movant who wishes to follow through on a previously-filed Notice of Intent to Appear as Amicus or Amici Curiae must now proceed in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.370.Oral argument will be set by separate order. Counsel for the parties will be notified of the oral argument date approximately sixty days prior to oral argument.
Docket Date 2021-08-02
Type Brief
Subtype Juris Answer
Description JURIS ANSWER BRIEF ~ Respondents' Brief on Jurisdiction
On Behalf Of State of Florida
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Docket Date 2021-07-26
Type Notice
Subtype Appearance
Description NOTICE-APPEARANCE
On Behalf Of State of Florida
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Docket Date 2021-07-26
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Juris Brief)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (JURIS BRIEF) ~ Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Respondents' Jurisdictional Brief
On Behalf Of State of Florida
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Docket Date 2021-07-26
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Juris Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (JURIS BRIEF-RESPONDENT) ~ Respondents' motion for extension of time is granted and respondents are allowed to and including August 2, 2021, in which to serve the jurisdictional answer brief. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.
Docket Date 2021-07-01
Type Order
Subtype Consolidation
Description ORDER-CONSOLIDATION GR ~ Petitioner's motion to consolidate filed in the above cases is hereby granted and said cases are hereby consolidated for all appellate purposes.From this date forward, all documents pertaining to the above consolidated cases should be filed using case number SC21-917 only.
Docket Date 2021-06-25
Type Brief
Subtype Appendix-Juris
Description APPENDIX-JURIS BRIEF ~ Appendix to Petitioners' Joint Brief on Jurisdiction
On Behalf Of City of Weston, Florida
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Docket Date 2021-06-24
Type Notice
Subtype Amicus Curiae Intent to Appear
Description NOTICE-AMICUS CURIAE INTENT TO APPEAR ~ Notice by National Rifle Association of America, Inc. of Intent to Appear as Amicus Curiae
On Behalf Of National Rifle Association
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Docket Date 2021-06-23
Type Notice
Subtype Amicus Curiae Intent to Appear
Description NOTICE-AMICUS CURIAE INTENT TO APPEAR ~ Notice of Intent to Seek Leave to File an Amicus Curiae Brief on the Merits - Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Brady, and Equality Florida Institute, Inc.
On Behalf Of Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
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Docket Date 2021-06-23
Type Order
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description ORDER-COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE GR (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ The motions to appear pro hac vice filed in the above cause by Michael Cardozo, Chantel L. Febus, and Eric A. Tirschwell, on behalf of Dan Daley, Frank C. Ortiz, Rebecca A. Tooley, Justin Flippen, City of Coral Springs, City of Pembroke Pines, City of Coconut Creek and City of Wilton Manors, are hereby granted and counsel's payment of the $100.00 fee required by section 25.241(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), was received by this Court on June 22, 2021.
Docket Date 2021-06-22
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
Description PAY PRO HAC VICE FEE-100
On Behalf Of City of Wilton Manors
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Docket Date 2021-06-22
Type Motion
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description MOTION-COUNS PRO HAC VICE (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ Verified Motion of Michael A. Cardozo for Admission to Appear Pro Hac Vice Pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.510
On Behalf Of City of Wilton Manors
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Docket Date 2021-06-17
Type Notice
Subtype Amicus Curiae Intent to Appear
Description NOTICE-AMICUS CURIAE INTENT TO APPEAR ~ Notice by the Florida League of Cities of Intent to Appear as Amicus Curiae
On Behalf Of Florida League of Cities, Inc.
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Docket Date 2021-06-16
Type Letter-Case
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter-New Case
Description ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE
Docket Date 2021-06-16
Type Event
Subtype No Fee Required
Description No Fee Required ~ Other
Docket Date 2021-06-16
Type Order
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description ORDER-COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ Any attorney involved in the above case who is not a member of The Florida Bar should immediately file a proper motion pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.510, if they wish to have this Court consider them as counsel of record. Failure to file a proper motion could result in the imposition of sanctions, including striking the pleading listing the foreign attorney as counsel of record.
Docket Date 2021-06-16
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description NF:No Fee Required
Docket Date 2021-06-16
Type Notice
Subtype Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction
Description NOTICE-DISCRETIONARY JURIS (DIRECT CONFLICT)
On Behalf Of Nicole Fried
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CITY OF WESTON, FLORIDA, ET AL. VS STATE OF FLORIDA, ET AL. SC2021-0918 2021-06-16 Closed
Classification Discretionary Review - Notice to Invoke - Dual Basis Uncertified
Court Supreme Court of Florida
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Second Judicial Circuit, Leon County
372018CA000882XXXXXX

Circuit Court for the Second Judicial Circuit, Leon County
372018CA000699XXXXXX

Circuit Court for the Second Judicial Circuit, Leon County
1D19-2819

Circuit Court for the Second Judicial Circuit, Leon County
372018CA001509XXXXXX

Parties

Name Nan H. Rich
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Weston, Florida
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Edward G. Guedes, Jamie A. Cole
Name Buddy Dyer
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Surfside
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Town of Cutler Bay
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of North Miami
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Beam Furr
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Pompano Beach
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name David Arreola
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Safety Harbor
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Patty Sheehan
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name J. Ricky Arriola
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Joseph Corradino
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Brandi Gabbard
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Village of Pinecrest
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Coconut Creek
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Fort Lauderdale
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Orlando
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Daniel Gelber
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Anna Hochkammer
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Miami Gardens
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Jim Gray
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Vince Lago
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Michael Christian Gongora
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Margaret Brown
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Rex Harden
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Mark Samuelian
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Riviera Beach
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Lisa Wheeler-Bowman
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Dale V.C. Holness
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Village of Key Biscayne
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Miramar
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name The City of Dunedin
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of South Miami
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Aleksandr Boksner
Name MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CORP.
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Angela F. Benjamin, Shanika A. Graves, Altanese P. Phenelus
Name City of Lauderhill
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name LEON COUNTY
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Lashawn D. Riggans, Herbert W.A. Thiele
Name Lauren Poe
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Robert Stuart
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Broward County, Florida
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Nathaniel A. Klitsberg, Joseph K. Jarone, Andrew J. Meyers, Rene D. Harrod
Name City of Maitland
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Clifford B. Shepard
Name Kenneth Thurston
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Mayor of Miami-Dade County
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Amy Eagan Foster
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Regina Hill
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Justin Flippen
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of St. Petersburg
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Jacqueline M. Kovilaritch, Joseph P. Patner
Name Adrian Hayes-Santos
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Reggie Leon
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Rebecca A. Tooley
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Mickey Steinberg
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Michael Udine
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Katrina Wilson
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Pembroke Pines
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Daniel J. Stermer
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name TONY ORTIZ LLC
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name FRANK ORTIZ LLC
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Roger Coriat
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Darden Rice
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Mark David Bogen
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of North Miami Beach
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Gainesville, Florida
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Tallahassee
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Doug Kraft
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name RODNEY HARRIS LLC
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Jeremy Matlow
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Boca Raton
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Gina Driscoll
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name HARVEY WARD LLC
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Amy Turkel
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Wilton Manors
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name MICHAEL CALLAHAN, INC.
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Coral Springs
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Matthew Triggs, Michael Cardozo, Eric A. Tirschwell, Chantel L. Febus
Name Village of Palmetto Bay, Florida
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Dexter W. Lehtinen, Claudio Riedi
Name Tina Paul
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name City of Coral Gables
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Abigail G. Corbett, Veronica L. De Zayas
Name DAN DALEY LLC
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Byron Jaffe
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Rick Swearingen
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Hon. Ashley Moody
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name STATE OF FLORIDA LLC
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations James H. Percival, Amit Agarwal
Name Hon. Ron DeSantis
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Mr. Ryan Dean Newman, Colleen M. Ernst, Nicholas A. Primrose, John MacIver
Name Nicole Fried
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations Genevieve Hall, Steven L. Hall
Name Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Representations Kraig A. Conn, Rebecca A. O'Hara
Name Mr. Paul A. Diller
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Name Mr. Richard Briffault
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Name Mr. Rick T. Su
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Name Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Representations Kenneth J. Duvall, Ilana A. Drescher, Philip R. Stein
Name Mr. Richard Schragger
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Name Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Name National Rifle Association
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Representations John Parker Sweeney, R. Craig Mayfield
Name Ms. Laurie Reynolds
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Name Ms. Erin Scharff
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Representations Kenneth J. Duvall, Philip R. Stein, Ilana A. Drescher
Name EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC.
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Name Mr. Nestor Davidson
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Name Charles William Dodson
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Hon. Kristina Samuels
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active
Name Hon. Gwen Marshall
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2022-01-28
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Answer Brief-Merit)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Respondents' Brief on the Merits
On Behalf Of State of Florida
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Docket Date 2023-02-10
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Publish Full
Description PUBLISH FULL
Docket Date 2023-02-09
Type Mandate
Subtype Mandate Issued
Description MANDATE
Docket Date 2023-01-19
Type Disposition
Subtype Approved
Description DISP-APPROVED ~ FSC-OPINION: For the reasons explained above, we conclude that neither legislative immunity nor governmental function immunity prohibit the statutory actions and penalties in section 790.33(3)(c), (d), and (f). Accordingly, we approve the First District's decision in City of Weston. It is so ordered.
Docket Date 2022-06-09
Type Event
Subtype Oral Argument Held
Description ORAL ARGUMENT HELD
Docket Date 2022-03-17
Type Order
Subtype OA Schedule (Prev Accepted)
Description ORDER-OA SCHED (PREV ACCEPTED) ~ The Court previously accepted jurisdiction. The Court will hear oral argument at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2022.A maximum of twenty minutes to the side is allowed for the argument as consolidated, but counsel is expected to use only so much of that time as is necessary.NO CONTINUANCES WILL BE GRANTED EXCEPT UPON A SHOWING OF EXTREME HARDSHIP.
Docket Date 2022-03-16
Type Brief
Subtype Reply-Merit
Description REPLY BRIEF-MERITS ~ Petitioners' Joint Reply Brief
On Behalf Of City of Weston, Florida
Docket Date 2022-03-01
Type Order
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description ORDER-AMICUS CURIAE GR ~ The motion for leave to file brief as amicus curiae filed by Florida Carry, Inc. is hereby granted and they are allowed to file brief only in support of Respondents. The brief by the above referenced amicus curiae was filed with this Court on February 24, 2022.Florida Carry, Inc.'s motion to file amended amicus curiae brief is granted and said amended brief was filed with this Court on February 28, 2022. Florida Carry, Inc.'s brief filed with this Court on February 24, 2022, is hereby stricken.
Docket Date 2022-02-28
Type Brief
Subtype Amicus Curiae Answer (Amended)
Description AMICUS CURIAE ANSWER AMD BRIEF-MERITS ~ Amended Brief of Amicus Curiae, Florida Carry, Inc., in Support of Respondents
Docket Date 2022-02-28
Type Motion
Subtype Brief Amendment
Description MOTION-BRIEF AMENDMENT ~ Florida Carry, Inc.'s Motion for Leave to File Amended Amicus Curiae Brief
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Docket Date 2022-02-24
Type Order
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description ORDER-AMICUS CURIAE GR ~ The motion for leave to file brief as amicus curiae filed by the National Rifle Association is hereby granted and they are allowed to file brief only in support of respondents. The brief by the above referenced amicus curiae was filed with this Court on February 24, 2022.
Docket Date 2022-02-24
Type Motion
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description MOTION-AMICUS CURIAE ~ Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Respondents
On Behalf Of National Rifle Association
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Docket Date 2022-02-24
Type Brief
Subtype Amicus Curiae Answer
Description AMICUS CURIAE ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS ~ Brief of Amicus Curiae, Florida Carry, Inc. -- Stricken 3/1/2022; amended brief filed 2/28/2022.
On Behalf Of National Rifle Association
Docket Date 2022-02-14
Type Brief
Subtype Answer-Merit
Description ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS ~ Respondents' Brief
On Behalf Of State of Florida
Docket Date 2022-01-31
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Respondents' motion for extension of time is granted, and respondents are allowed to and including February 14, 2022, in which to serve the answer brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.All other times will be extended accordingly.
Docket Date 2021-12-14
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Answer Brief-Merit)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Respondents' Brief on the Merits
On Behalf Of State of Florida
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Docket Date 2021-12-14
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Respondents' motion for extension of time is granted, and respondents are allowed to and including January 31, 2022, in which to serve the answer brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.All other times will be extended accordingly.
Docket Date 2021-11-24
Type Brief
Subtype Amicus Curiae Initial
Description AMICUS CURIAE INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS ~ Brief of Local Government Law Professors as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioners
On Behalf Of Ms. Erin Scharff
Docket Date 2021-11-23
Type Order
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description ORDER-AMICUS CURIAE GR ~ The motion for leave to file brief as amicus curiae filed by Professor Sarah L. Swan is hereby granted and they are allowed to file brief only in support of Petitioners. The brief by the above referenced amicus curiae shall be served pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.370(c).
Docket Date 2021-11-22
Type Motion
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description MOTION-AMICUS CURIAE ~ Unopposed Supplemental Motion for Leave to Join an Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Petitioners
On Behalf Of Ms. Erin Scharff
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Docket Date 2021-11-15
Type Brief
Subtype Initial-Merit
Description INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS ~ Petitioners' Joint Initial Brief
On Behalf Of City of Weston, Florida
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Docket Date 2021-10-28
Type Order
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description ORDER-COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE GR (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ The motions to appear pro hac vice filed in the above cause by Andrew S. Bruns, Brook Dooley, Anna Porto, and David J. Rosen, on behalf of Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, are hereby granted and counsel's payment of the $100.00 fee required by section 25.241(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), was received by this Court on October 26, 2021.
Docket Date 2021-10-26
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
Description PAY PRO HAC VICE FEE-100
On Behalf Of Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
Docket Date 2021-10-26
Type Motion
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description MOTION-COUNS PRO HAC VICE (FOREIGN COUNSEL)
On Behalf Of Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
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Docket Date 2021-10-01
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Petitioner Nicole "Nikki" Fried's motion for extension of time is granted and petitioner is allowed to and including November 15, 2021, in which to serve the initial brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.All other times will be extended accordingly.
Docket Date 2021-10-01
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Initial Brief-Merit)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Nicole "Nikki" Fried, Petitioner's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief on Merits
On Behalf Of Nicole Fried
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Docket Date 2021-10-06
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
Description PAY PRO HAC VICE FEE-100
On Behalf Of National Rifle Association
Docket Date 2021-10-06
Type Motion
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description MOTION-COUNS PRO HAC VICE (FOREIGN COUNSEL)
On Behalf Of National Rifle Association
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Docket Date 2021-09-30
Type Motion
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description MOTION-AMICUS CURIAE ~ Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Petitioners by League of Women Voters of Florida, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Brady, and Equality Florida Institute, Inc.
On Behalf Of Ms. Erin Scharff
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Docket Date 2021-10-06
Type Order
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description ORDER-COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE GR (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ The motions to appear pro hac vice filed in the above cause by Connor M. Blair, Marc A. Nardone, and James W. Porter, III, on behalf of the National Rifle Association of America, Inc., are hereby granted and counsel's payment of the $100.00 fee required by section 25.241(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), was received by this Court on October 6, 2021.
Docket Date 2021-09-29
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Merits Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Local Government Petitioners' motion for extension of time is granted and petitioners are allowed to and including November 15, 2021, in which to serve the initial brief on the merits. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.All other times will be extended accordingly.
Docket Date 2021-09-28
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Initial Brief-Merit)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS) ~ Local Government Petitioners' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief on the Merits
On Behalf Of City of Weston, Florida
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Docket Date 2021-09-28
Type Record
Subtype Record/Transcript
Description RECORD ~ Certified Copies of Appeal Papers - Filed electronically.
On Behalf Of Hon. Kristina Samuels
Docket Date 2021-09-23
Type Motion
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description MOTION-AMICUS CURIAE ~ Florida Association of Counties' Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Petitioners
On Behalf Of City of Wilton Manors
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Docket Date 2021-09-23
Type Order
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description ORDER-AMICUS CURIAE GR ~ The motion for leave to file brief as amicus curiae filed by Florida Association of Counties is hereby granted and they are allowed to file brief only in support of Petitioners. The brief by the above referenced amicus curiae shall be served pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.370(c).
Docket Date 2021-09-23
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
Description PAY PRO HAC VICE FEE-100
On Behalf Of City of Wilton Manors
Docket Date 2021-09-20
Type Order
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description ORDER-AMICUS CURIAE GR ~ The motion for leave to file brief as amicus curiae filed by Florida League of Cities is hereby granted and they are allowed to file brief only in support of Petitioners. The brief by the above referenced amicus curiae shall be served pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.370(c).
Docket Date 2021-09-17
Type Motion
Subtype Amicus Curiae
Description MOTION-AMICUS CURIAE ~ Florida League of Cities' Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Petitioners
On Behalf Of Florida League of Cities, Inc.
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Docket Date 2021-09-09
Type Order
Subtype Juris Accept/Brief Sched (OA Later Date)
Description ORDER-JURIS ACCEPT/BRIEF SCHED (OA LATER DATE) ~ The Court accepts jurisdiction of this case. Petitioner's initial brief on the merits must be served on or before October 14, 2021; respondent's answer brief on the merits must be served thirty days after service of petitioner's initial brief on the merits; petitioner's reply brief on the merits must be served thirty days after service of respondent's answer brief on the merits; and respondent's cross-reply brief on the merits, if authorized, must be served thirty days after service of petitioner's reply brief on the merits.The Clerk of the First District Court of Appeal must file the record which must be properly indexed and paginated on or before October 4, 2021. The Clerk may provide the record in the format as currently maintained at the district court, either paper or electronic.As jurisdiction has been accepted in the above cause, any movant who wishes to follow through on a previously-filed Notice of Intent to Appear as Amicus or Amici Curiae must now proceed in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.370.Oral argument will be set by separate order. Counsel for the parties will be notified of the oral argument date approximately sixty days prior to oral argument.
Docket Date 2021-08-02
Type Brief
Subtype Juris Answer
Description JURIS ANSWER BRIEF ~ Respondents' Brief on Jurisdiction
On Behalf Of State of Florida
Docket Date 2021-07-26
Type Notice
Subtype Appearance
Description NOTICE-APPEARANCE
On Behalf Of State of Florida
Docket Date 2021-07-26
Type Order
Subtype Extension of Time (Juris Brief)
Description ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (JURIS BRIEF-RESPONDENT) ~ Respondents' motion for extension of time is granted and respondents are allowed to and including August 2, 2021, in which to serve the jurisdictional answer brief. Multiple extensions of time for the same filing are discouraged. Absent extenuating circumstances, subsequent requests may be denied.
Docket Date 2021-07-26
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Juris Brief)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (JURIS BRIEF) ~ Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Respondents' Jurisdictional Brief
On Behalf Of State of Florida
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Docket Date 2021-07-01
Type Order
Subtype Consolidation
Description ORDER-CONSOLIDATION GR ~ Petitioner's motion to consolidate filed in the above cases is hereby granted and said cases are hereby consolidated for all appellate purposes.From this date forward, all documents pertaining to the above consolidated cases should be filed using case number SC21-917 only.
Docket Date 2021-06-25
Type Brief
Subtype Appendix-Juris
Description APPENDIX-JURIS BRIEF ~ Appendix to Petitioners' Joint Brief on Jurisdiction
On Behalf Of City of Weston, Florida
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Docket Date 2021-06-24
Type Notice
Subtype Amicus Curiae Intent to Appear
Description NOTICE-AMICUS CURIAE INTENT TO APPEAR ~ Notice by National Rifle Association of America, Inc. of Intent to Appear as Amicus Curiae
On Behalf Of National Rifle Association
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Docket Date 2021-06-24
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
Description PAY PRO HAC VICE FEE-100 ~ Pro Hac Vice Fee for John Parker Sweeney
On Behalf Of National Rifle Association
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Docket Date 2021-06-24
Type Motion
Subtype Consolidation
Description MOTION-CONSOLIDATION ~ Petitioners' Unopposed Motion to Consolidate with SC21-917, Nicole "Nikki" Fried v. State of Florida
On Behalf Of City of Weston, Florida
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Docket Date 2021-06-24
Type Order
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description ORDER-COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE GR (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ The motion to appear pro hac vice filed in the above cause by John Parker Sweeney, on behalf of the National Rifle Association of America, Inc., is hereby granted and counsel's payment of the $100.00 fee required by section 25.241(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), was received by this Court on June 24, 2021.
Docket Date 2021-06-23
Type Order
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description ORDER-COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE GR (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ The motions to appear pro hac vice filed in the above cause by Michael Cardozo, Eric Tirschwell, and Chantel L. Febus, on behalf of Dan Daley, Frank C. Ortiz, Rebecca A. Tooley, Justin Flippen, City of Coral Springs, City of Pembroke Pines, City of Coconut Creek and City of Wilton Manors, are hereby granted and counsel's payment of the $100.00 fee required by section 25.241(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), was received by this Court on June 22, 2021.
Docket Date 2021-06-23
Type Notice
Subtype Amicus Curiae Intent to Appear
Description NOTICE-AMICUS CURIAE INTENT TO APPEAR ~ Notice of Intent to Seek Leave to File an Amicus Curiae Brief on the Merits - Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Brady, and Equality Florida Institute, Inc.
On Behalf Of Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
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Docket Date 2021-06-22
Type Motion
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description MOTION-COUNS PRO HAC VICE (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ VERIFIED MOTION OF MICHAEL A. CARDOZO FORADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE PURSUANT TOFLORIDA RULE OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION 2.510
On Behalf Of City of Coral Springs
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Docket Date 2021-06-22
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
Description PAY PRO HAC VICE FEE-100 ~ Pro Hac Vice Fee for Eric Tirschwell
On Behalf Of City of Coral Springs
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Docket Date 2021-06-17
Type Notice
Subtype Amicus Curiae Intent to Appear
Description NOTICE-AMICUS CURIAE INTENT TO APPEAR ~ Notice by the Florida League of Cities of Intent to Appear as Amicus Curiae
On Behalf Of Florida League of Cities, Inc.
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Docket Date 2021-06-16
Type Order
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description ORDER-COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ Any attorney involved in the above case who is not a member of The Florida Bar should immediately file a proper motion pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.510, if they wish to have this Court consider them as counsel of record. Failure to file a proper motion could result in the imposition of sanctions, including striking the pleading listing the foreign attorney as counsel of record.
Docket Date 2021-06-16
Type Notice
Subtype Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction
Description DUAL BASIS-NOTICE-DISCRE JURIS-STAT VALID / DIRECT CONFL
On Behalf Of City of Weston, Florida
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Docket Date 2021-06-16
Type Letter-Case
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter-New Case
Description ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE
Docket Date 2021-06-16
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description NF:No Fee Required
Docket Date 2021-06-16
Type Event
Subtype No Fee Required
Description No Fee Required ~ Other
HERMINE RICKETTS, ET AL. VS VILLAGE OF MIAMI SHORES, FLORIDA, ET AL. SC2017-2131 2017-12-04 Closed
Classification Discretionary Review - Notice to Invoke - Direct Conflict of Decisions
Court Supreme Court of Florida
Originating Court Circuit Court for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County
3D16-2212

Circuit Court for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County
132013CA036012000001

Parties

Name Hermine Ricketts
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Representations Ari Bargil, Michael Bindas
Name Laurence Carroll
Role Petitioner
Status Active
Name Miami Shores Code Enforcement
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Barry Perl
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Robert Vickers
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Barry Asmus
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name John Patnik
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name BOB SMITH, INC.
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Village of Miami Shores, Florida
Role Respondent
Status Active
Representations RICHARD J. SARAFAN, Nina Greene
Name Anthony Flores
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Rod Buenconsejo
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name Manny Quiroga
Role Respondent
Status Active
Name EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE, INC.
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Representations Mr. Andrew D. Manko, Courtney R. Brewer
Name PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION CORPORATION
Role Amicus - Petitioner
Status Interim
Representations Mark Miller
Name Hon. Monica Gordo
Role Judge/Judicial Officer
Status Active
Name Hon. Harvey Ruvin
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active
Name Hon. Mary Cay Blanks
Role Lower Tribunal Clerk
Status Active

Docket Entries

Docket Date 2018-02-09
Type Disposition
Subtype Rev DY Lack Juris
Description DISP-REV DY LACK JURIS ~ This cause having heretofore been submitted to the Court on jurisdictional briefs and portions of the record deemed necessary to reflect jurisdiction under Article V, Section 3(b), Florida Constitution, and the Court having determined that it should decline to accept jurisdiction, it is ordered that the petition for review is denied.No motion for rehearing will be entertained by the Court. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.330(d)(2).
Docket Date 2018-02-02
Type Notice
Subtype Amicus Curiae Intent to Appear
Description NOTICE-AMICUS CURIAE INTENT TO APPEAR ~ Notice of Intent to File Amicus Brief
On Behalf Of Equality Florida Institute, Inc.
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Docket Date 2018-01-16
Type Brief
Subtype Juris Answer
Description JURIS ANSWER BRIEF ~ Respondent's Answer Brief on Jurisdiction
On Behalf Of Village of Miami Shores, Florida
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Docket Date 2017-12-21
Type Event
Subtype Fee Paid Through Portal
Description Fee Paid Through Portal
Docket Date 2017-12-20
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Pay Case Filing Fee-300
Description PAY CASE FILING FEE-300
On Behalf Of Hermine Ricketts
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Docket Date 2017-12-20
Type Order
Subtype Filing Fee Due
Description ORDER-FILING FEE DUE ~ The jurisdiction of this Court was invoked by the filing of a Notice to Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction in the lower tribunal; however, said notice was not accompanied by the $300.00 filing fee or an order of insolvency from the district court of appeal as required by Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.110(b) and 9.120(b). The filing fee is due and payable at the time of filing the notice. Petitioner is allowed to and including January 19, 2018, in which to submit the filing fee, or an order of insolvency, or a proper motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis that complies with sections 57.081 and 57.082, Florida Statutes (2013). Failure to submit the filing fee or one of the above referenced documents to this Court could result in the imposition of sanctions, including dismissal of the notice.Please understand that once this case is dismissed, it is not subject to reinstatement.
Docket Date 2017-12-19
Type Motion
Subtype Ext of Time (Juris Brief)
Description MOTION-EXT OF TIME (JURIS BRIEF) ~ Respondent's Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Respondent's Brief on Jurisdiction
On Behalf Of Village of Miami Shores, Florida
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Docket Date 2017-12-11
Type Brief
Subtype Appendix-Juris
Description APPENDIX-JURIS BRIEF ~ Petitioners' Appendix
On Behalf Of Hermine Ricketts
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Docket Date 2017-12-11
Type Notice
Subtype Amicus Curiae Intent to Appear
Description NOTICE-AMICUS CURIAE INTENT TO APPEAR ~ Notice of Intent to Seek Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief of Pacific Legal Foundation, in Support of Petitioners
On Behalf Of Pacific Legal Foundation
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Docket Date 2017-12-08
Type Order
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description ORDER-COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE GR (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ The motion to appear pro hac vice filed in the above cause by Michael E. Bindas, on behalf of the petitioners, is hereby granted and counsel's payment of the $100.00 fee required by section 25.241(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2015), was received by this Court on December 7, 2017.
Docket Date 2017-12-08
Type Event
Subtype Fee Paid-Pro Hac Vice
Description FEE PAID-PRO HAC VICE
On Behalf Of Hermine Ricketts
Docket Date 2017-12-07
Type Letter-Case
Subtype Acknowledgment Letter-New Case
Description ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE
Docket Date 2017-12-07
Type Motion
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description MOTION-COUNS PRO HAC VICE (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ Verified Motion for Admission to Appear Pro Hac Vice Pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.440(a) and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.510
On Behalf Of Hermine Ricketts
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Docket Date 2017-12-07
Type Miscellaneous Document
Subtype Pay Pro Hac Vice Fee-100
Description PAY PRO HAC VICE FEE-100
On Behalf Of Hermine Ricketts
View View File
Docket Date 2017-12-07
Type Order
Subtype Couns Pro Hac Vice (Foreign Counsel)
Description ORDER-COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE (FOREIGN COUNSEL) ~ Any attorney involved in the above case who is not a member of The Florida Bar should immediately file a proper motion pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.510, if they wish to have this Court consider them as counsel of record. Failure to file a proper motion could result in the imposition of sanctions, including striking the pleading listing the foreign attorney as counsel of record.
Docket Date 2017-12-04
Type Notice
Subtype Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction
Description NOTICE-DISCRETIONARY JURIS (DIRECT CONFLICT)
On Behalf Of Hermine Ricketts
View View File
Docket Date 2017-12-04
Type Misc. Events
Subtype Fee Status
Description FP:Fee Paid Through Portal

Documents

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ANNUAL REPORT 2025-01-25
ANNUAL REPORT 2024-01-28
ANNUAL REPORT 2023-01-20
ANNUAL REPORT 2022-01-05
ANNUAL REPORT 2021-01-14
ANNUAL REPORT 2020-01-06
ANNUAL REPORT 2019-02-28
ANNUAL REPORT 2018-03-07
ANNUAL REPORT 2017-03-17
ANNUAL REPORT 2016-03-17

Date of last update: 02 Feb 2025

Sources: Florida Department of State