In the News – AMIVPA

Anna Maria City litigation – limiting occupancy litigation

Another Anna Maria Island party brought litigation against the City of Anna Maria for the November 19th vacation rental ordinance.   The litigation argument was, “limiting occupancy was an act of prohibition.”  The state of Florida says no local municipality can modify frequency, duration or prohibit vacation rentals in any way.  The argument was the…

Association drops litigation with Anna Maria City

The Anna Maria Island Vacation Association has dropped the litigation against Anna Maria City.  Frankly collaboration with the Mayor as well as commissioners has led to a much improved vacation rental ordinance.  The ordinance will better stand the test of time and considerably more reasonable on most aspects. We are aware occupancy for many is…

Anna Maria City Vacation Rental Ordinance update – NOV 19th

Anna Maria City last night met and successfully passed the attached vacation rental ordinance.   We understand it was a unanimous vote.  The ordinance started as a 24 page document and is now a 14 page document.  Collaboration and compromise was made to create the current vacation rental ordinance.  There remains a few stumbling blocks as…