LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (WWSB) – After building was halted on the island by town officials on Longboat Key, many residents were forced to put home repairs on hold.
Many of these repairs include leveling their homes to ensure safety during the next hurricane season, which is just over three months away.
Gulf Shore and Twin Shores Mobile Home Parks residents say they received damage and destruction unlike they’ve ever experienced.
Residents say they’ve been approved for building permits to make necessary repairs, but they’ve been blocked by the town’s building commission.
“Look a little further, dig a little deeper,” said one resident.
Town commissioners were stunned to hear about this issue not having been resolved. Building Director Alan Parsons said, “We’re working around the clock with hundreds of permits per week.”
A meeting has been scheduled between the two parties for a later date to further discuss, but no immediate solution was given.
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