Organization that may help us understand steps to be taken to assure codes and regulations are followed.

I have found a group, 1000 Friends of Florida, who appears to be a resource for all types of citizen groups facing problems like ours or environmental encroachment issues, etc. I may be behind and you already know about them but I am passing it along and will also try to reach them on Monday to see what resources we might be able to tap into, if any.

http://www.1000friendsofflorida.org

Here is their mission in their own words...

Saving Special Places - Fighting Sprawl - Building Better Communities

1000 Friends of Florida promotes healthy urban and natural places by wise management of growth and change. We educate, advocate, negotiate and, when necessary, litigate to protect our high quality of life. We help citizens have the technical knowledge and access needed to ensure that public and private decisions lead to livable communities. Our planners, attorneys and community activists work to protect natural areas, fight urban sprawl, promote sensible development patterns, and provide affordable housing. Above all, we strive to give citizens the tools to keep Florida's communities livable. Founded in 1986, 1000 Friends of Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization.

We would like to keep our community livable.