Why It Matters
A Florida-based restaurant has terminated its lobbying contract with Woodward, Pires & Lombardo PA, ending a year-long engagement focused on state regulations affecting chickee hut construction.
Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill filed a termination notice Aug. 13, with an effective date of July 1, 2026. Drifters reported $0 in lobbying costs for the fourth quarter of 2025, the first quarter of 2026, and the second quarter of 2026. The termination filing also showed no expenditures.
Woodward, Pires & Lombardo PA, which specializes in land use, zoning, and local government law, worked with Zach Lombardo, a partner at the firm, as the registered lobbyist on the account.
Broader Context
The lobbying focused on floodplain management regulations regarding chickee huts, a real estate and land use issue. Florida House Bill 929 prohibits counties and municipalities from enacting ordinances, regulations, or policies that prevent chickee construction under certain conditions.
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