St. Pete Beach magistrate hearing issues continuances, compliance deadlines and a status hearing
March 10, 2026 | St. Pete Beach, Pinellas County, Florida
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Erica Augello, the appointed special magistrate for St. Pete Beach, opened the March 9, 2026 code enforcement hearing and handled a docket of property cases ranging from short-term rental violations to damaged historic structures.
The hearing began with procedural matters and two agenda continuances requested by the city. Several pending matters — including the Broderick property and two mini-split permit matters — were continued to the magistrate’s April docket after respondents and city staff signaled ongoing permit work or additional information was expected.
In a case involving alleged unsightly conditions at 2782 West Vena Del Mar Boulevard, code enforcement presented photographs of overgrown vegetation, debris and an unregistered truck and boat trailer. The magistrate found a violation of the cited code sections and allowed the owner 14 days from the order to bring the property into compliance; fines will be considered if the work is not completed by the April hearing.
A separate property owner who had corrected outdoor storage violations at 102 Lido Drive was found to have been in violation but to have come into compliance on Feb. 26, 2026; the magistrate declined to levy daily fines and instead assessed $330 in administrative costs.
On a case involving Beach House 70th LLC at 310 78th Avenue, code enforcement showed repeated overgrowth despite earlier cleanup attempts. The magistrate found a violation and gave the owner 14 days to comply before the April hearing, when fines could be imposed if the condition persists.
The magistrate also addressed a substantially damaged historic home at 1404 Passagro Way. City staff described a collapsed porch and other storm-related damage; the property is listed for sale and the owners are displaced. Melinda Pletcher, the real estate agent and power of attorney for the owner, said she had potential buyers and has worked to clean and market the property. Magistrate Augello found the property in violation but did not impose fines or liens at this time, citing both the historic nature of the structure and ongoing efforts; she set a status hearing for May 11 and directed parties to maintain open communication and demonstrate good-faith progress.
Augello reiterated the hearing process and the limited scope of her authority: she may determine whether a code violation exists and set reasonable correction periods but cannot grant variances or permits. The docket closed with several matters continued to April 13 for further action or evidence.
The hearing began with procedural matters and two agenda continuances requested by the city. Several pending matters — including the Broderick property and two mini-split permit matters — were continued to the magistrate’s April docket after respondents and city staff signaled ongoing permit work or additional information was expected.
In a case involving alleged unsightly conditions at 2782 West Vena Del Mar Boulevard, code enforcement presented photographs of overgrown vegetation, debris and an unregistered truck and boat trailer. The magistrate found a violation of the cited code sections and allowed the owner 14 days from the order to bring the property into compliance; fines will be considered if the work is not completed by the April hearing.
A separate property owner who had corrected outdoor storage violations at 102 Lido Drive was found to have been in violation but to have come into compliance on Feb. 26, 2026; the magistrate declined to levy daily fines and instead assessed $330 in administrative costs.
On a case involving Beach House 70th LLC at 310 78th Avenue, code enforcement showed repeated overgrowth despite earlier cleanup attempts. The magistrate found a violation and gave the owner 14 days to comply before the April hearing, when fines could be imposed if the condition persists.
The magistrate also addressed a substantially damaged historic home at 1404 Passagro Way. City staff described a collapsed porch and other storm-related damage; the property is listed for sale and the owners are displaced. Melinda Pletcher, the real estate agent and power of attorney for the owner, said she had potential buyers and has worked to clean and market the property. Magistrate Augello found the property in violation but did not impose fines or liens at this time, citing both the historic nature of the structure and ongoing efforts; she set a status hearing for May 11 and directed parties to maintain open communication and demonstrate good-faith progress.
Augello reiterated the hearing process and the limited scope of her authority: she may determine whether a code violation exists and set reasonable correction periods but cannot grant variances or permits. The docket closed with several matters continued to April 13 for further action or evidence.
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