2023.04.11_CEB_Agenda_RegularAGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 AT 1:00 PM
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
3614 S. OCEAN BOULEVARD
HIGHLAND BEACH, FL 33487
Telephone: (561) 278-4548
Website: www.highlandbeach.us
TOWN HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5.SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC
6.PUBLIC COMMENT (limited to three (3) minutes per speaker)
7.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.March 15, 2023
8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.CASE NO. CC2022-09-007
Delray Florida Properties LLC
2525 S. Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-46-28-09-000-0140
Legal Description: BYRD BEACH LOT 14
Code Sections: IPMC 507.1 Storm Drainage General
Violations: Storm drainage causing a nuisance.
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B. CASE NO. CC2022-11-006
AJR Grand Highland Beach LLC
1006 Grand Ct. Lot 6
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-09-00-002-0090
Legal Description: 9-47-43, LT 6 & SELY 35.68 FT OF LT 7 UNREC GRAND
CAY ESTS IN N 1/2 OF GOVLT 2 AS IN OR10274P1371
Code Sections: FBC SECTION 116.1 Unsafe buildings, structures, equipment,
or service systems, 30-24 (11) BUILDING OFFICIAL
Violations: Open permit for the installation of a 40,000 -pound, ten-post platform
boat lift.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. CASE NO. CC2023-01-036
Jill Giles
4023 S. Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-04-00-005-0080
Legal Description: 4-47-43, N 100 FT OF S 445 FT OF GOV LT 5 E OF SR 140
A/K/A CITY LOT NO 47
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Installing a new beach access stairs/posts without a valid permit
issued.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 13, 2023 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
April 18, 2023 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
April 26, 2023 11:30 A.M. Financial Advisory Board Regular
Meeting
May 02, 2023 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Any person that decides to appeal any decision made by the Code Enforcement Board with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record including testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is based. (State Law requires the above Notice. Any person desiring a verbatim transcript shall
have the responsibility, at his/her own cost, to arrange for the transcript.) The Town neither provides nor prepares such
record. There may be one or more Town Commissioners attending the meeting.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons who need accommodation in order to attend or
participate in this meeting should contact Town Hall at (561) 278-4548 within a reasonable time prior to this meeting in
order to request such assistance.
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File Attachments for Item:
A. March 15, 2023
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: March 15, 2023
3614 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
Time: 1:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Schlam called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Board Member Michael Cherbini
Board Member Bryan Perilman
Board Member Robert Lasorsa
Board Member David Axelrod
Board Member James Murray
Vice Chairperson Jane Perlow
Chairperson Myles Schlam
Town Attorney Leonard Rubin
Administrative Support Specialist Jaclyn DeHart
Additional Staff Present
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Code Enforcement Board led the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of
America.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion: Axelrod/Perlow - Moved to approve the agenda as presented which
passed unanimously 7 to 0.
5. SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC
Ms. DeHart swore in those giving testimony.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
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5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 14, 2023
Motion: Perilman/Axelrod - Moved to minutes of February 14, 2023 which
passed unanimously 7 to 0.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. CASE NO. CC2022-12-010
Donal Cassidy & Kathleen Sherry-Cassidy
1013 Bel Air Dr.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-04-23-000-0010
Legal Description: LLORET DE MAR COND UNIT 1
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Interior demolition/remodel without required permits
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.A. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Complia nce Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts
of the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record that included
proof of service, supporting documents, photos taken of the property that fairly
and accurately represented the violation observed during the onsite inspections,
and paper postings at the property address and at Town Hall.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky checked the computer during the
hearing and said that the violation has been corrected. Therefore, the Town
recommends that the Respondents be found in violation of the Town Code as
alleged in the Notice of Violation and recommended to assess prosecution costs
in the amount of $250.00 payable set by the date for compliance.
Kathleen Sherry-Cassidy, owner, spoke about the violation in regard to water
leaks and damage.
The public hearing was closed and followed by a motion.
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Motion: Perlow/Lasorsa - Moved that the Respondents be found in violation
of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation but is now in
compliance and that a do not repeat order be issue and assess
prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable within 3 0 days.
Based upon a roll call, Vice Chairperson Perlow (Yes), Member
Lasorsa (Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), Member Perilman (Yes),
Member Axelrod (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), and Chairperson
Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 7 to 0 vote.
B. CASE NO. CC2022-12-025
Dean Jackson
3215 S. Ocean Blvd. 1006
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-46-33-11-003-1006
Legal Description: AMBASSADORS V NORTH COND BLDG 3 APT 1006
Code Sections:30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Mechanical work done without permit
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.B. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts
of the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record that included
proof of service, supporting documents, photos taken of the property that fairly
and accurately represented the violation observed during the onsite inspections,
and paper postings at the property address and at Town Hall.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky mentioned that the violation has been
corrected. Therefore, the Town recommends that the Respondents be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and
recommended to assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable set
by the date for compliance.
Dean Jackson, owner, spoke about the updated permit and the work that was
done.
Michael Silva, contractor, spoke on the permit and the scope of the work to be
done.
The public hearing was closed and followed by a motion.
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Motion: Axelrod/Lasorsa – Moved that there was no violation of the Town
Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation, Based upon a roll call,
Member Axelrod (Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), Member Perilman
(Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), Vice Chair
Person Perlow ( Yes), and Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion
passed on a 7 to 0 vote.
C. CASE NO. CC2023-01-016
Alan & Patti Masarek
3515 S. Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-46-33-00-004-0140
Legal Description: 33-46-43, N 60 FT OF S 770 FT OF GOV LT 4 LYG E OF
SR 140 A/K/A CITY LOT NO 83
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: a/c work being done without a permit.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.C. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Enforcement Office Adam Osowsky stated that there was an issue with
mailing service and the property has been brought into compliance and that the
case is closed.
D. CASE NO. CC2023-01-026
Nuha Kahok
2575 S. Ocean Blvd. 102S
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-46-28-47-002-1020
Legal Description: TOWNHOUSES OF HIGHLAND BEACH COND BLDG
SOUTH UNIT 102-S
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: installing wiring to tankless water heater without permit
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.D. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
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Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky stated that the property has been
brought into compliance since the Notice of Hearing and that the case is closed.
E. CASE NO. CC2023-01-034
Laura & Robin Sax
4011 S. Ocean Blvd
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-04-00-005-0040
Legal Description: 4-47-43, S 100 FT OF N 700 FT OF GOV LT 5 E OF A-1-A
A/K/A CITY LOT NO 50
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Built/Installed/Erected new rear stairs/posts in/above sand dune for
beach access without required town
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.E. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called fo r Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky stated that the property has been
brought into compliance since the Notice of Hearing and that the case is closed.
F. CASE NO. CC2023-01-020
David & Linda Goldberg
3401 S. Ocean Blvd. 2
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-46-33-43-000-0020
Legal Description: RIDGE CONDO UNIT 2
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Electric- As- Built without required permit
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.F. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts
of the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record that included
proof of service, supporting documents, photos taken of the property that fairly
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and accurately represented the violation observed during the onsite inspections,
and paper postings at the property address and at Town Hall.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky mentioned that the violation remains.
Therefore, the Town recommends that the Respondents be found in violation of
the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation, the violator be fined
$250.00 per day for each day the violation remains after the date set for
compliance and assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable by
the date set for compliance.
The public hearing was closed and followed by a motion.
Motion: Perlow/Cherbini - Moved that Respondent be found in violation of
the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and that they
be ordered to comply within 14 days or be fined $250.00 per day for
each day the violation remains after the date set for compliance and
assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable by the
date set for compliance. Based upon a roll call, Vice Chairperson
Perlow (Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), Member Perilman (Yes),
Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Axelrod (Yes), Member Murray
(Yes), and Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed 7 to 0.
G. CASE NO. CC2023-02-005
1105 Bel Air LLC
1105 Bel Air Dr. C
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-04-44-000-0030
Legal Description: BEL LIDO ESTATES COND UNIT 3
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Interior remodel, including but not limited to flooring and bathroom
remodel, without permits
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.G. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts
of the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record that included
proof of service, supporting documents, photos taken of the property that fairly
and accurately represented the violation observed during the onsite inspections,
and paper postings at the property address and at Town Hall.
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Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky mentioned that the violation has been
corrected. Therefore, the Town recommends that the Respondents be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and
recommended to assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable
set by the date for compliance.
Berno Mariniti, contractor, provided comments on the violation.
The public hearing was closed and followed by a motion.
Motion: Perlow/Axelrod - Moved that the Respondents be found in violation
of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation but is now in
compliance and that a do not repeat order be issue and assess
prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable within 30 days.
Based upon a roll call, Vice Chairperson Perlow (Yes), Member
Axelrod (Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), Member Perilman (Yes),
Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), and Chairperson
Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 7 to 0 vote.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairperson Schlam read the announcements as follows:
March 21, 2023 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Special Meeting
April 4, 2023 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
April 11, 2023 1:00 P.M. Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting
April 13, 2023 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
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9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:32 P.M.
APPROVED April 11, 2023, Code Enforcement Regular Meeting
_________________________________
Myles B. Schlam, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Transcribed by: Jaclyn DeHart
April 11, 2023
____________________________________ _____________________________
Jaclyn DeHart Date
Administrative Support Specialist
Disclaimer: Effective May 19, 2020, per Resolution No. 20 -008, all meeting minutes are
transcribed as a brief summary reflecting the event of this meeting. Verbatim audio/video
recordings are permanent records and are available on the Town’s Media Archives &
Minutes webpage: https://highlandbeach-fl.municodemeetings.com
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File Attachments for Item:
A. CASE NO. CC2022-09-007
Delray Florida Properties LLC
2525 S Ocean Blvd. Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-46-28-09-000-0140Legal Description: BYRD BEACH LOT 14
Code Sections: IPMC 507.1 Storm Drainage General
Violations: Storm drainage causing a nuisance.
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www.highlandbeach.us
Tel (561) 278-4540 • Fax (561) 278-2606
Town of Highland Beach
Building Department
3616 South Ocean Boulevard • Highland Beach, Florida 33487
NOTICE OF HEARING
CASE NO. CC2022-09-007 Date: March 3, 2023
Delray Florida Properties LLC
200 Campbell Drive, Suite 200
Willingboro, NJ 08046
RE: 2525 S Ocean Blvd, Highland Beach FL 33487
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that pursuant to your request , the Code Enforcement
Board will be conducting a hearing on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 1:00 P.M..
_____________________
Adam Osowsky
Code Compliance Officer
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File Attachments for Item:
B. CASE NO. CC2022-11-006
AJR Grand Highland BeachLLC
1006 Grand Ct. Lot 6Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-09-00-002-0090
Legal Description: 9-47-43, LT 6 & SELY 35.68 FT OF LT 7 UNREC GRAND CAY
ESTS IN N 1/2 OF GOVLT 2 AS IN OR10274P1371
Code Sections: FBC SECTION 116.1 Unsafe buildings, structures, equipment, or
service systems, 30-24 (11) BUILDING OFFICIAL
Violations: Open permit for the installation of a 40,000-pound, ten-post platform boat lift.
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Adam Osowsky
From:Adam Osowsky
Sent:Friday, March 3, 2023 9:27 AM
To:JERRY RUGGIRELLO
Subject:RE: 1006 Grand Ct code violation
Good morning,
As requested, I have scheduled you for the April 11, 2023, hearing at 1pm. The hearing will be located once at in the
council chambers in Town Hall.
This email will act as your official Notice of Hearing.
Respectfully,
Adam Osowsky
Code Compliance Officer
Town of Highland Beach
3616 S. Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, FL 33487
(561) 278-4540 Office
(561) 278-2606 Fax
www.highlandbeach.us
PLEASE NOTE: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from the Town of
Highland Beach officials and employees regarding public business are public records available to the public and media
upon request. Your e-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are
public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send
electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. The views expressed in this message may
not necessarily reflect those of the Town of Highland Beach.
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-----Original Message-----
From: JERRY RUGGIRELLO <jerry1031@aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 3:14 PM
To: Adam Osowsky <aosowsky@highlandbeach.us>
Cc: Jeff Remas <bco@highlandbeach.us>
Subject: 1006 Grand Ct code violation
Mr. Osowsky,
It was a pleasure meeting with you and Mr. Remas this morning.
I found you both to be very informative and helpful.
I am requesting to be placed on the agenda for a Fine Reduction Hearing at the next opportunity.
You mentioned that it may be too late for the March Meeting and it may need to occur on April 11. In any event, if you
or someone from your staff could inform me of which date, I will gladly be there with supporting documentation to
plead my request.
I thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
Jerome Ruggirello
1006 Grand Ct Homeowner
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File Attachments for Item:
A. CASE NO. CC2023-01-036
Jill Giles
4023 S. Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-04-00-005-0080
Legal Description: 4-47-43, N 100 FT OF S 445 FT OF GOV LT 5 E OF SR 140 A/K/
A CITY LOT NO 47
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Install new beach access stairs/posts without a valid permit issued.
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Property Detail
Location Address 4023 S OCEAN BLVD
Municipality HIGHLAND BEACH
Parcel Control Number 24-43-47-04-00-005-0080
Subdivision
Official Records Book 33347 Page 458
Sale Date FEB-2022
Legal Description 4-47-43, N 100 FT OF S 445 FT OF GOV LT 5 E OF SR 140 A/K/A CITY LOT NO 47
Owner Information
Owners
GILES JILL
Mailing address
4023 S OCEAN BLVD
HIGHLAND BEACH FL 33487 3306
Sales Information
Sales Date Price OR Book/Page Sale Type Owner
FEB-2022 $14,250,000 33347 / 00458 WARRANTY DEED GILES JILL
DEC-2013 $3,795,000 26489 / 00702 WARRANTY DEED INSKEEP MATHEW J &
JAN-2009 $100 23038 / 00548 CERT OF TITLE RAP KNIFORE LLC
FEB-2000 $2,200,000 11653 / 01793 WARRANTY DEED KNIGHT WILLIAM L
JAN-1978 $115,000 02799 / 00066
JAN-1974 $85,000 02371 / 01016 WARRANTY DEED
Exemption Information
Applicant/Owner Year Detail
GILES JILL 2023 HOMESTEAD
GILES JILL 2023 ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD
Property Information
Number of Units 1
*Total Square Feet 7032
Acres 0.6457
Use Code 0100 - SINGLE FAMILY
Zoning RS - Residential Single Family ( 24-HIGHLAND BEACH )
Appraisals
Tax Year 2022 2021 2020
Improvement Value $1,400,594 $1,176,117 $1,054,988
Land Value $6,336,300 $4,800,300 $4,400,300
Total Market Value $7,736,894 $5,976,417 $5,455,288
All values are as of January 1st each year
Assessed and Taxable Values
Tax Year 2022 2021 2020
Assessed Value $4,069,234 $3,950,713 $3,896,167
Exemption Amount $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Taxable Value $4,019,234 $3,900,713 $3,846,167
Taxes
Tax Year 2022 2021 2020
Ad Valorem $66,036 $66,292 $66,658
Non Ad Valorem $184 $178 $173
Total tax $66,220 $66,470 $66,831
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS PALM BEACH COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER www.pbcgov.org/PAPA
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Failure to comply by the above date will result, without any further notice, in you being summoned to appear before the
town Code Enforcement board, which can result in a fine against the violator & property in the amount of $250.00 per
day for each day the violation exists. Your anticipated cooperation is greatly appreciated and simple compliance will
resolve this matter easier than the formal process.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Code Compliance Officer for a reinspection at 561-351-6169 or the
Town of Highland Beach Building Dept. at 561-278-4540.
30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
All construction within the Town of Highland Beach, unless otherwise exempted, shall require a building permit
issued pursuant to the provisions of this code. All building permits shall be issued by the building official or
designee.
Violation: Install new beach access stairs/posts without a valid permit issued.
Correction: Must obtain ALL required permits by 2/14/23.
4023 S OCEAN BLVD
HIGHLAND BEACH FL, 33487
Complaint Description:
Location :
JILL GILES,
RE: Code Compliance Case No. CC2023-01-036
GILES JILL
4023 S OCEAN BLVD
Highland Beach, FL 33487-3306
January 31, 2023
Regards,
Adam Osowsky
Code Compliance Officer
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Printed 01/31/2023 Page 1 of 1
Town of Highland Beach
3616 South Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach, Fl 33487
Phone: 561-278-4540
Fax: 561-278-2606
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Evidence Sheet
Case Number: CC2023-O1-O36
Property Address: 4023 S Ocean Blvd
Officer: Adam Osowsky
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Evidence Sheet
Case Number: CC2023-O1-O36
Property Address: 4023 S Ocean Blvd
Officer: Adam Osowsky
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