Collins v. Monroe County

“[G]eography blended with time equals destiny.”

—Joseph Brodsky

An appeal, and perhaps destiny, bring us back to that unique segment of geography knows as the Florida Keys. In our fifth encounter1 with these particular appellants, we again explore properties on myriad Keys whose ownerships span decades and whose course to potential development traverses equally numerous paths. The Landowners2 now return to our Court seeking review of the Final Judgment Denying and Granting Liability entered by the trial court.3 We affirm.

I. Procedural Background

The Landowners own property in Monroe County,…