Indian Rocks Beach rescinds stop-work order but warns developer of height violation
By Emma Behrmann
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Published: Nov 12, 2026

The city of Indian Rocks Beach rescinded a stop-work order after the developer it was served to filed a lawsuit.

STR Development LLC, a short-term rental property developer, filed a complaint in Pinellas County Circuit Court on Oct. 28 against Indian Rocks Beach, asking the court to immediately block enforcement of a stop-work order and allow construction to continue on a six-unit lodging project. The city voluntarily rescinded the stop-work order Nov. 5 but did not back down from its claim that the project violates height restrictions, stating it will not issue a certificate of occupancy and warning the developer might have to modify or remove noncompliant portions of the development.

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