The Colburn Firm, PL

10/02/2025

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08/06/2025

We love to think that some of our recent (Pro-Bono) First Amendment work levelling the field for private schools in our community has helped to better fund some of these football programs and, as a result, improved their players' development, skills, health, and scholarship opportunities.

The Sarasota area is loaded with gridiron stars this fall.

07/17/2025

Just a reminder that HOA disputes can go to extremes…

“I couldn’t even go home to my family. I sat in there for seven days. Seven days in the jailhouse like a criminal.”

03/27/2025

Good Question...

President Biden's executive order, which seems inspired by a green activist group, may have worsened the threat of destructive fires.

02/01/2025

Well written article on some of the tricky decisions facing waterfront property owners in recovery mode.

The draft Karins Engineering report to the city's Purple Ribbon Committee includes systems upgrades and flood proofing the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, but not expanding or reconfiguring seating.

01/24/2025

Wise move, LBK PB.

With final approval from the Longboat Key Town Commission, the ordinance would allow homeowners to raise boats higher for protection from high surges.

06/28/2024

J6 Sentences vacated by USSC. KBJ concurs. Let freedom ring.

06/28/2024

Chevron is dead. Let freedom ring.

06/17/2024

Farm SRQ.

“You know the best way to end up with a million dollars in farming?” jokes Rod Greder, a former cattle farmer from Iowa. “Start with 2 million.”

06/11/2024

SRQ is, and will continue to be, our well-run and convenient local airport.

A planned new parking deck, more surface lots and acreage across the airfield mean the airport can afford to part with New College site.

06/08/2024

https://www.icsc.com/news-and-views/icsc-exchange/state-lawmakers-debate-pfas-cleanup-and-the-role-property-owners-potentially-play?mkt_tok=MTcwLVlTSC0yMjAAAAGTlrH-m6JoiFnIPqlzhUxWHZuQGNvlB2a5vY-9R2qwlktZJhjYbY18HvBcaZTTboYq7eE0zSTQoZmzou3A8ryqJ_OFFQmrR0NdGUYsikv2ZZY

During this year’s legislative session, a total of 35 bills have been introduced in 15 states related to PFAS cleanup and remediation. Most legislation addressing PFAS either directs a portion of state funds to be used for cleaning up or develop PFAS monitoring and testing protocols.