The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund (known as the “Fund”) is a statutory remedy for homeowners who suffer financial losses due to the misconduct of licensed contractors. The Fund serves as a last resort for homeowners and is only an option for those homeowners who have done the work to […]
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is the state’s primary regulatory agency for professional licenses. It oversees more than thirty industries and professions that form the foundation of Florida’s economy. From contractors who build homes and commercial structures, to real estate agents who facilitate property transactions, to […]
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) serves as the primary regulatory agency for professional licenses in Florida. The licensing system is designed to establish minimum standards that protect consumers when they engage in business with regulated professionals. DBPR oversees more than 30 professions and industries, and for […]
Florida regulates alcoholic beverages under a framework that dates back to the Prohibition Era. The system is built on a three-tier model where manufacturers can only sell to distributors, distributors serve as middlemen to retailers, and retailers may only purchase from distributors. While this system was designed to limit access […]
Participating in Florida’s government procurement process can be both an opportunity and a challenge. Agencies are required to follow strict statutory and procedural rules to ensure that contracts are awarded fairly. But when those safeguards are overlooked or misapplied, contractors and vendors have the right to challenge the decision through […]
Florida’s Quota License Lottery opened on August 18, 2025, with entries due by October 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Winning the drawing grants the priority right to apply for a new quota beverage license in counties where population growth created eligibility for additional licenses. For retailers, these licenses represent one […]