Nason Yeager Shareholder, John Fumero, was interviewed by Coastal Breeze News about Florida’s legal battle, which continues as the State seeks to maintain the wetland permitting process that a federal court ruled in February violated the Endangered Species Act.
The article discusses how the ruling halted two major developments, Bellmar Village and Kingston, both threatening prime panther habitat. Florida is appealing the decision, arguing its permitting process is necessary for development, while environmental groups advocate for a return to federal oversight. The outcome could affect numerous projects and potentially go to the Supreme Court.
Fumero commented the decision is not good for landowners and developers who he represents. “They think they can prevent development by denying permits. It doesn’t work.”
To read the full article, visit: https://www.coastalbreezenews.com/news/state-appeals-federal-endangered-species-act-violation/article_f4e1b744-07da-11ef-a5f4-c3ca876556dc.html
