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We Know the Dirt—All of It. 🌱💼

We help businesses and employees solve legal problems related to their work, their land, and the environment so they can stop worrying and focus on what matters most.

08/27/2026

Legislative Report Card: HB 399 — Land Use Reform 🏗️

HB 399 takes a targeted approach to Florida’s land use framework, addressing development fees, approval processes, residential compatibility, and compost facilities. The bill continues the Legislature’s broader push toward more objective standards and greater predictability in local development decisions.

Our takeaway: HB 399 may not represent one sweeping change, but its collection of targeted reforms could have a meaningful impact on how development applications are reviewed and approved across Florida.

👉 Check the carousel for the full breakdown and category-by-category grades by Simone Savino Brown.

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08/24/2026

A year ago, Jake Cremer and his team of four joined Barbas Cremer, expanding the services and resources we’re able to offer clients across land use, environmental, and development matters. It’s been a BIG year, and we’re grateful to our clients, colleagues, family, friends, and community for your support.

Here are a few highlights from the past year:
⭐ Celebrated Jake Cremer and Terin Barbas Cremer being named to the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 25 People to Watch in 2026
💼 Added 155 new clients and opened more than 260 new matters
👥 Since that expansion, we’ve welcomed four new team members: Sarah Anne Brooks, Office Manager; Simone Savino Brown, Land Use and Environmental Attorney; Anna Mae Ritenour, AICP, Director of Planning and Entitlements (Non-Attorney Planner); Olivia Murrin, Assistant
🏛️ Helped clients navigate significant legislative policy wins during the 2026 Florida Legislative Session
🏆 Received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Chambers Spotlight, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers
🎤 Connected with our community through countless industry events, conferences, fundraisers and speaking opportunities

Most importantly, this year has been about building something stronger together. We’re proud of how far we’ve come and even more excited about what’s ahead!

We Know the Dirt—All of It. 🌱💼

08/21/2026

2027 Best Lawyers® Rankings Are In! 🏆

Congratulations to Jake Cremer and Nicole MacInnes on their recognition in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers®, a distinction based on a detailed, peer-reviewed process. For 2027, only about 5% of U.S. lawyers received recognition. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® designation recognizes early-career attorneys for professional excellence, with honorees representing approximately the top 2% of attorneys in the U.S. 🎉

Jake has been recognized in four practice areas: Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, Environmental Law, and Litigation – Environmental. Nicole has been recognized through Ones to Watch for Land Use and Zoning Law.

Thank you to our peers! We’re digging this recognition. 🌱💼

08/17/2026

Legislative Report Card: SB 484 — Data Centers 💻

SB 484 reflects Florida’s growing focus on how large-scale data centers fit into the state’s land use, infrastructure, and environmental framework. The bill reinforces local zoning authority while addressing utility costs and water resources tied to data center development.

Our takeaway: Florida is making room for the continued growth of the data center industry, but SB 484 makes clear that local governments retain control over land use decisions and that large-load customers should bear the infrastructure costs they create.

👉 Check the carousel for the full breakdown and category-by-category grades by Jake Cremer

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08/13/2026

Legislative Report Card: HB 1329 — Impact Fees

HB 1329 raises the standard for how impact fees are adopted and increased by requiring demonstrated need, current localized data, and stronger planning justification. The bill doesn't eliminate impact fees, but it establishes greater transparency and accountability for how they are supported and implemented.

Our takeaway: Impact fees remain an important growth management tool, but local governments will need stronger data and better documentation to justify new fees and significant increases.

👉 Check the carousel for the full breakdown and category-by-category grades by Nicole MacInnes.

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08/10/2026

Join Cynthia Spidell at an upcoming Ladies in Land presentation on August 13! During the session, "From Statewide Trends to Local Decisions: Planning in a Changing Market," Cynthia will explore how housing trends, legislative updates, and evolving planning policies are shaping development across Florida.

Attendees will gain insights into:
• Statewide housing trends and their local impacts
• The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and what it means for development
• Florida's recent Agricultural Enclaves legislation
• Industrial redevelopment and infill planning trends
• Strategies for navigating an evolving planning and regulatory landscape

Whether you're a developer, engineer, planner, attorney, municipal leader, or land professional, this session will provide valuable insights into the policies and market forces shaping Florida's development landscape.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-statewide-trends-to-local-decisions-planning-in-a-changing-market-tickets-1995148843900?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/06/2026

Terin Barbas Cremer recently attended Athena at 50: Telling Our Story, hosted by the Athena Society Inc., celebrating 50 years of leadership, connection, and empowering women across Tampa Bay. The Athena Society brings together women leaders committed to advancing equality, fostering leadership, and creating opportunities through mentorship, education, and service.

The retreat honored Athena’s incredible impact over the past five decades while looking ahead to the work still to come and Bemetra Simmons’ plans for the year as President. The weekend featured inspiring conversations on storytelling, leadership, and advocacy, along with presentations from Representative Anna V. Eskamani, Latinas, Inc. and the Orlando Magic.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with inspiring leaders, celebrate this milestone, and be part of a network dedicated to lifting others up. ✨

08/03/2026

City of Tampa Unanimously Approves Transformative Army & Navy Redevelopment! 🎉

The redevelopment of the historic Army & Navy Surplus site is officially moving forward, paving the way for one of the largest mixed-income developments in Downtown Tampa. The project will bring approximately 1,150 residential units, with 70% dedicated to affordable and workforce housing, along with retail, public spaces, and improved connectivity throughout North Downtown. This transformative investment will help address Tampa's growing housing needs while creating lasting opportunities for the community.

At Barbas Cremer, we are proud to have served as land use counsel, helping guide the project through the entitlement process and working alongside an exceptional team.

👏 Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this project to life:

• Property Markets Group - PMG: Dan Coakley, Sara Dionne, Ronan Barnes, Mikiko Coakley, David Kim, Gavin Morrison
• Tampa Housing Authority: Jerome Ryans, Leroy Moore, David Iloanya, Ms, Yasmin Dilbert, Maria Ruiz
• Barbas Cremer, PLLC: Jake Cremer, Nicole MacInnes
• DuCon Construction LLC.: Ernest DuBose II, Tarnisha Cliatt
• Bank of America Community Development Corporation: Eileen Pope
• Gulf Atlantic Engineers, P.A.: Richard Coates, PE
• Integrated Security Consultants, Inc: Kenneth Stewart
• Dohring Ahern: Abbey D. Ahern
• Mercury Public Affairs, LLC: Ashley Bauman
• Stantec: Bryan L. Zarlenga, PE
• Alfonso Architects
• Reva Iman

Read more in the latest coverage from Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine: https://tbbwmag.com/2026/07/30/army-navy-redevelopment-tampa/

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07/30/2026

We had a great time at the Florida Environmental Network, Inc.'s 40th Annual Florida Environmental Summer School! Jake Cremer joined Dan Delisi, Alan Krischer, Darrin Taylor and Commissioner Sean Parks to present "Planning the Future: State Leadership or State Preemption? Legislative Updates & Legal Battles," exploring some of the most significant issues shaping Florida's land use landscape.

Key takeaways included:
✔️ The defining story in Florida growth management continues to be the tension between state preemption and local control.
✔️ The Live Local Act remains at the center of that conversation, with additional legislative changes on the horizon.
✔️ The 2027 Legislative Session is expected to set the stage for a broader discussion about rewriting Chapter 163.

It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and stay ahead of emerging legal and policy trends. And, of course, spend a little time enjoying the beautiful Marco Island beaches. 🏖️

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