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The following incorporated municipalities formerly existed in the U.S. state of Florida, but have been disincorporated.

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  1. ^ An Act to Abolish the Municipality of the Town of Altoona, in Lake County, Florida (199 (Chapter 4860)). 1899.
  2. ^ An Act To Abolish the Present Municipal Government of the Town of Anthony, in Marion County, State of Florida, and to Create, Establish, and Constitute a Board of Trustees for the Creditors of Said Town of Anthony and to Name the Members Thereof, and Establish, Fix and Define the Jurisdiction, Powers, Privileges, and Duties of said Board of Trustees, if and Only When Ratified by a Majority Vote of the Qualified Electors Voting at an Election Duly Called and Held for That Purpose by the Town of Anthony in Marion County, Florida (67 (Chapter 15667)). 1931.
  3. ^ An Act to Provide a Municipal Government for the Town of Aucilla in Jefferson County, Florida (206 (Chapter 6325)). 1911.
  4. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Corporation of the Town of Aucilla, in Jefferson County, Florida, and to Repeal Chapter 6325, Acts of 1911, Laws of Florida, the Same Being "An Act to Provide a Municipal Government for the Town of Aucilla, in Jefferson County, Florida" (327 (Chapter 7133)). 1915.
  5. ^ An Act to Establish the Municipality of the Town of Aurantia Under the Commission System of Municipal Government and to Prescribe Its Jurisdiction and Powers; and granting equal political rights to men and women in the Town elections and affairs (3 (Chapter 7728)). 1918.
  6. ^ An Act relating to the City of Bayview, Bay County; repealing chapter 28900, Laws of Florida, 1953, relating to the creation and charter of the City of Bayview; providing an effective date (501). 1977.
  7. ^ An Act to Legalize, Ratify, Confirm and Validate All Acts and Proceedings of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Titusville, Florida, and of the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Bayview, Florida, in Connection With the Annexation of the Town of Bayview, Florida, by the City of Titusville, Florida, Including the Elections Held in Titusville, Florida, and Bayview, Florida, on the 6th Day of January A. D. 1925, Upon the Question of Said Annexation (1194 (Chapter 11216)). 1925.
  8. ^ a b c An Act to abolish the present municipalities known as the City of St. Petersburg Beach, the Town of Belle Vista Beach, the Town of Don Ce-Sar Place and the Town of Pass-a-Grille Beach, all in Pinellas County, Florida, and to repeal any and all charters heretofore granted unto the said city and towns above named; to create a new municipality to be known as the City of St. Petersburg Beach, in Pinellas County, Florida; to fix and define the territorial boundaries of the City of St. Petersburg Beach hereby created and to provide for and authorize the extension of the boundaries of said city as hereby established; to provide for the government, rights, powers and privileges of the City of St. Petersburg Beach, and the means of exercising same; to authorize the imposition of penalties for the violation of the rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of St. Petersburg Beach; to ratify and validate certain acts and proceedings of the governing authorities and officers of the City of St. Petersburg Beach, the Town of Belle Vista Beach, the Town of Don Ce-Sar Place and the Town of Pass-a-Grille Beach hereby abolished; and to repeal all laws and ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide a saving clause; and to provide for referendum (1814). 1957.
  9. ^ An Act relating to the Town of Bithlo in Orange County, Florida; abolishing the Town of Bithlo and transferring all property and assets to Orange County; providing that all debts and obligations be satisfied in accordance with general law; repealing chapter 11407, Laws of Florida, 1925, which validated the incorporation of the town; providing severability; providing an effective date (502). 1977.
  10. ^ An Act to Incorporate the Town of Bluff Springs, in the County of Escambia (128 (Chapter 3974)). 1889.
  11. ^ An Act to Repeal Chapter 3974, Laws of Florida, Being An Act to Incorporate the Town of Bluff Springs, in the County of Escambia, Florida, Approved May 31st, 1889 (179 (Chapter 4500)). 1895.
  12. ^ a b c An Act to abolish the present municipalities known as the City of Sunshine Beach, the City of Treasure Island, the Town of Boca Ciega, and the Town of Sunset Beach all in Pinellas County, Florida, and to repeal any and all charters heretofore granted unto the said cities and towns above named; to create a new municipality to be known as the City of Treasure Island in Pinellas County, Florida; to fix and define the territorial boundaries of the City of Treasure Island hereby created, and to provide for and authorize the extension of the boundaries of said city as hereby established; to provide for the government, rights, powers and privileges of the City of Treasure Island, and the means of exercising same; to authorize the imposition of penalties for the violation of the rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of Treasure Island; to ratify and validate certain acts and proceedings of the governing authorities and officers of the City of Sunshine Beach, the City of Treasure Island, the Town of Boca Ciega and the town of Sunset Beach hereby abolished; to repeal all laws and ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide a saving clause (31322). 1955.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g Bureau of the Census, Boundary and Annexation Survey, 1970-1979, pp. 86, 88, 92
  14. ^ An Act to abolish the Municipality of Broward Gardens in Broward County, Florida, and providing for the protection of its creditors (30642). 1955.
  15. ^ a b c An Act to Amend an Act Approved May 9, 1925, Entitled "An Act to Amend and Re-Enact the Charter of the City of Miami in the County of Dade, and to Fix the Boundaries and to Provide for the Government, Powers and Privileges of Said City and Means for Exercising the Same; and to Authorize the Imposition of Penalties for the Violation of Ordinances; and to Ratify Certain Acts and Proceedings of the Commission and of the Officers of the City" (282 (Chapter 11617)). Extraordinary Session of 1925. 1925.
  16. ^ An Act to Validate the Proceedings for the Extension of the Boundaries of the City of Miami, Florida, to Include the Territory Theretofore Within the Limits of the Town of Buena Vista, Florida, and to Validate and Provide for the Payment of the Outstanding Bonded Indebtedness of the Town of Buena Vista, Florida (283 (Chapter 11618)). Extraordinary Session of 1925. 1925.
  17. ^ An Act Abolishing the Town of Charlotte Harbor, in Charlotte County, and Providing for the Payment of its Debts (783 (Chapter 12588)). 1927.
  18. ^ David Schultz, Municipality Finding Status Short-Lived, St. Petersburg Times, April 17, 1963
  19. ^ An Act to Legalize the Incorporation of the Town of Citra, in the County of Marion, and to Declare the Incorporation of the Town of Citra Valid and of Full Force and Effect (195 (Chapter 4309)). 1893.
  20. ^ An Act to Abolish the Municipal Corporation of Citra, Marion County, Florida (484 (Chapter 15122)). 1931.
  21. ^ An Act Abolishing the Town of Cleveland in the County of Charlotte; Repealing Chapter 12612, Special Acts of the 1927 Legislature; Providing for Payment of its Debts (736 (Chapter 25732)). 1949.
  22. ^ An Act to Create and Establish a Municipal Corporation to be Known as Coastal City, in Nassau County, Florida; to Prescribe the Territory by Limits Thereof; to Prescribe the Form of Government and to Confer Certain Powers Upon Said Municipality and its Officers and to Provide a Charter for the Carrying Into Effect of the Provisions of This Act (822 (Chapter 24436)). 1947.
  23. ^ An Act Repealing Chapter 24436, Laws of Florida, 1947, Creating and Establishing Coastal City in Nassau County, Florida (990 (Chapter 27469)). 1951.
  24. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Government of the City of Coconut Grove, Dade County, Florida, and to Create, Establish and Organize a Municipality to be Known and Designated as the City of Coconut Grove, and to Define its Territorial Boundaries and to Provide for its Government, Jurisdiction, Powers, Franchises and Privileges (398 (Chapter 10420)). 1925.
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  26. ^ Len Hays, Road to Consolidation Difficult Journey, Daytona Beach Morning Journal, July 20, 1983
  27. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Government of the City of Cortez, Manatee County, Florida; to Provide for the Protection of Creditors of Such Corporation; and to Provide for Bar of Creditors Under Certain Conditions (417 (Chapter 13981)). 1929.
  28. ^ An Act to Legalize and Confirm the Incorporation of the Town of Cypress in Jackson County, Florida, and to Declare the Same a Legally Incorporated Town (203 (Chapter 5798)). 1907.
  29. ^ An Act to Legalize the Incorporation of the Town of Daytona, in the County of Volusia, and to Declare the Incorporation of the Town of Daytona valid, and of full force and Effect (69 (Chapter 3481)). 1883.
  30. ^ a b An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Governments of the City of Daytona, Town of Daytona Beach and Town of Seabreeze in County of Volusia and State of Florida, and to Establish, Organize and Constitute a Municipality to be Known and Designated as the City of Daytona Beach in Volusia County and State of Florida. To Define its Territorial Boundaries and to Provide for its Jurisdiction, Powers and Privileges (444 (Chapter 10466)). 1925.
  31. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Government of the City of Delray and the Town of Delray Beach, in Palm Beach County and State of Florida, and to Establish, Organize and Constitute a Municipality to be Known and Designated as the City of Delray Beach, in Palm Beach County and State of Florida; to Define its Territorial Boundaries, and Provide for its Jurisdiction, Powers and Privileges (872 (Chapter 12677)). 1927.
  32. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Government of the Town of East Fort Myers, in Lee County and to Create in Lieu Thereof a New Charter and Municipal Government, to be Known as the City of East Fort Myers, and Provide for Its Jurisdiction, Powers, Privileges and Immunities; to Validate all Taxes, Assessments and Licenses Heretofore Made or Imposed by the Town of East Fort Myers, and Preserve Intact all Debts and Obligations of Said Town (519 (Chapter 10541)). 1925.
  33. ^ Bay County Showing all Post-Offices and Towns, January 1, 1915: "Both Millville and East Millville (separate corporations) are served by the Millville Post-Office."
  34. ^ An Act to change the name of "The town of Millville, Florida," to Millville and define and prescribe the boundaries thereof and to validate the incorporation thereof and to declare the same as defined and bounded to be a legally incorporated municipality under the name of Millville; and to abolish the incorporation of any territory not located within the boundaries herein defined and prescribed (524 (Chapter 8306)). 1919.
  35. ^ An Act to Repeal Chapter 21208, Laws of Florida, Special Acts of 1941, the Same Being "An Act to Create and Establish a Municipal Corporation to Be Known as the Town of Eau Gallie Beach, Brevard County, Florida; to Prescribe the Territorial Limits Thereof; to Prescribe the Form of Government and Confer Certain Powers upon Said Municipality and the Officers Thereof; and to Provide for the Carrying into Effect of the Provisions of this Act (643 (chapter 22277)). 1943.
  36. ^ An Act Abolishing the City of Elfers in Pasco County, Florida, and Repealing Chapter 10540 (No. 518), Special Acts of 1925, Creating Said City, and Repealing All Acts Amendatory Thereof (550 (Chapter 16407)). 1933.
  37. ^ An Act Dissolving and Abolishing the Municipal Corporation Known as the Town of Englewood, in Sarasota County, Florida, and Making Provision for the Protection of Its Creditors (458 (Chapter 14022)). 1929.
  38. ^ An Act to Legalize the Incorporation of the Town of Enterprise in the County of Volusia, and to declare the Incorporation of Enterprise Valid and of full Force and Effect (79 (Chapter 3634)). 1885.
  39. ^ An Act Forfeiting the Charter of the Town of Enterprise, in Volusia County, Florida (188 (Chapter 4509)). 1895.
  40. ^ An Act to Abolish the Municipality of the Town of Estero in Lee County (206 (Chapter 5801)). 1907.
  41. ^ a b An Act to Establish the Municipality of Jacksonville, Provide for its Government and Prescribe its Jurisdiction and Powers (95 (Chapter 3775)). 1887.
  42. ^ An Act to Abolish the Town of Federal Point in Putnam County, State of Florida (770 (Chapter 17541)). 1935.
  43. ^ An Act to Establish the Municipality of Fivay; to Provide for Its Government; to Fix Its Territorial Limits; and to Prescribe Its Jurisdiction and Powers (351 (Chapter 7157)). 1915.
  44. ^ An Act to Incorporate the Town of Floral City in Citrus County, Florida, to Provide for its Government, Jurisdiction, Powers and Privileges (208 (Chapter 5803)). 1907.
  45. ^ An Act to Repeal Chapter 5803 of the Laws of Florida Enacted in 1907, the Same Being Entitled "An Act to Incorporate the Town of Floral City, in Citrus County, Florida; to Provide for Its Government. Jurisdiction, Powers and Privileges" (223 (Chapter 6342)). 1911.
  46. ^ An Act to Establish the Territorial Limits of the City of Winter Haven, Florida; to Abolish the Town of Florence Villa Within the Proposed New Corporate Limits of the said City of Winter Haven; to Provide for the Succession by the City of Winter Haven to the Ownership of all Property and Assets of said Town of Florence Villa and the Liability of said City of Winter Haven for all Debts, Obligations and Franchises of said Town of Florence Villa (1279 (Chapter 11301)). 1925.
  47. ^ An Act to Abolish the Town of Forest Park, in the County of Hillsborough and State of Florida (524 (Chapter 10546)). 1925.
  48. ^ An Act Declaring the Town of Fort Brooke in the County of Hillsborough and State of Florida, to be a Legally Incorporated Town (180 (Chapter 4501)). 1895.
  49. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Government of the Town of Fort Brooke (209 (Chapter 5804)). 1907.
  50. ^ An Act to Extend the Corporate Limits of the City of Tampa (262 (Chapter 5857)). 1907.
  51. ^ An Act to Abolish the City of Fort Ogden in DeSoto County, Florida, to Provide for the Disposition of Its Property and the Payment of Its Debts (570 (Chapter 16427)). 1933.
  52. ^ An Act to Organize a Municipal Government for the Town of Genoa (197 (Chapter 4311)). 1893.
  53. ^ An Act to Repeal An Act Entitled An Act to Organize a Municipal Government for the Town of Genoa, Florida, Same Being Chapter 4311, Laws of Florida, and Approved May 26th, 1893 (219 (Chapter 5103)). 1901.
  54. ^ An Act to Legalize and Confirm the Incorporation of the Town of Glendale, in Walton County, Florida, to Define Its Boundaries, to Validate the Acts of the Duly Authorized Officers, to Cure Any Defects in the Original Incorporation of Said Town, and the Declare the Same a Legally Incorporated Town (274 (Chapter 6694)). 1913.
  55. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Corporation of the Town of Goldsboro, Orange County, Florida, Incorporated December 1st, A. D., 1891, Under the General Laws of the State of Florida, Governing Cities and Towns; and to Provide for the Protection of all Creditors of the Said Town of Goldsboro, Orange County, Florida (230 (Chapter 6349)). 1911.
  56. ^ An Act relating to the City of Hernando, Citrus County, Florida; repealing chapter 11515, Laws of Florida, 1925, as amended by chapter 12827, Laws of Florida, 1927; abolishing the City of Hernando; declaring this act a county purpose; requiring the board of county commissioners of Citrus County to defray the expense of the referendum election provided for herein; ratifying and confirming acts and services performed and rendered by said board of county commissioners; requiring and providing for a referendum election; providing an effective date (481). 1973.
  57. ^ An Act to Repeal Chapter 11517, Laws of the State of Florida, Approved November 30, 1925, and to Abolish the Town of Highlands City, in the County of Polk, in the State of Florida, and Providing for the Protection of the Creditors of Said Municipality, Appointing a Trustee to Wind Up the Affairs of Same and Providing for the Disposition of Tax Money Collected (117 (Chapter 14599)). 1929.
  58. ^ An Act to abolish the Town of Hollywood Ridge Farms in Broward County; said Town having been organized under the provisions of Chapter 29144, Laws of Florida, 1953; providing for payment of debts; providing for disposition of municipal assets and liabilities; and providing an effective date (735). 1970.
  59. ^ 877. 1970.
  60. ^ An Act to Establish, Legalize and Confirm the Incorporation of the Town of Hosford, in Liberty County, Florida, to Provide for Its Government, to Prescribe Its Jurisdiction and Powers, and to Declare the Same To Be a Legally Incorporated Town (280 (Chapter 6700)). 1913.
  61. ^ An Act to Repeal Chapter 8275, Special Acts of 1919, Entitled "An Act to Incorporate the Town of Indian Beach of the County of Manatee, State of Florida", and to Provide for the Payment of Any existing Indebtedness and the Distribution of Any Assets of Said Town (675 (Chapter 10697)). 1925.
  62. ^ An Act to Abolish the Municipal Government of the Town of Indian River City, in Brevard County, Florida, and to Provide for the Payment of Its Debts (118 (Chapter 14600)). 1929.
  63. ^ An Act to Repeal Chapter 12,889, Laws of the State of Florida of the Year 1927, and to Abolish the Town of Indiantown in Martin County, Florida, and Providing for the Protection of the Creditors of Said Municipality (626 (Chapter 16483)). 1933.
  64. ^ An Act to incorporate the Town of Iola (24). 1840.
  65. ^ An Act to Abolish the Town of Jensen in Martin County, State of Florida, and to Provide for the Winding Up of the Affairs of the Said Town, for the Protection of Creditors of the Said Town and to Fix and Define the Powers and Duties of the County Commissioners of Martin County in Connection with Said Matters (648 (Chapter 16505)). 1933.
  66. ^ An Act to abolish the Town of Julia, in Bay County, Florida, by repealing Chapter 29188, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1953, same being the Charter of said Municipality; providing for payment of its debts; providing effective date (30894). 1955.
  67. ^ An Act to Repeal Chapter 7181, Laws of the State of Florida, Approved May 18, 1915, and to Abolish the Town of Kathleen, a Municipality Situated in Polk County, State of Florida, and Providing for the Protection of the Creditors of Said Municipality; to Legalize the Assessment and Levy Made by Said Municipality and to Provide for the Collection of the Same and the Disposition of Tax Money When So Collected (586 (Chapter 14150)). 1933.
  68. ^ An Act to abolish the City of Lakeview in Broward County; said city having been organized under the provisions of Chapter 1511, Laws of Florida, 1957; providing for payment of debts; providing for disposition of municipal assets and liabilities; and providing an effective date (1229). 1969.
  69. ^ An Act to Legalize and Confirm the Incorporation of the Town of Lloyd, in Jefferson County, Florida, and to Declare the Same a Legally Incorporated Town (250 (Chapter 6369)). 1911.
  70. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Corporation of the Town of Lloyd, Jefferson County, Florida, Incorporated on the Twenty-first Day of August, A. D. 1909, Under the General Laws of the State of Florida Governing Cities and Towns, and to Repeal Chapter 6369 Acts of 1911 Laws of Florida, the Same Being "An Act to Legalize and Confirm the Incorporation of the Town of Lloyd, in Jefferson County, Florida, and to Declare the Same a Legally Incorporated Town" (300 (Chapter 6720)). 1913.
  71. ^ An Act to incorporate the Town of Magnolia. 1828.
  72. ^ An Act to incorparate [sic] the town of Mandarin (10). 1841.
  73. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Government of the Town of Mayport, in Duval County, Florida; to Legalize the Ordinances of Said Town and Official Acts Thereunder; to Create and Establish the Municipality of the City of Mayport, in Duval County, Florida, and to Provide Its Jurisdiction and Powers and Officers Thereof (204 (Chapter 6073)). 1907.
  74. ^ An Act to Incorporate the Town of Melrose, Florida (217 (Chapter 5101)). 1901.
  75. ^ An Act to Repeal Chapter 5101, Acts of 1901, Entitled 'An Act to Incorporate the Town of Melrose, Florida,' and Providing for the Disposition of Property Belonging to Said Town (413 (Chapter 7671)). 1917.
  76. ^ a b An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Governments of the City of Panama City, the Town of Millville and City of St. Andrews, in the County of Bay, and State of Florida, and to Establish, Organize and Constitute a Municipality to be Known and Designated as the City of Panama City, Bay County, and State of Florida. To Define Its Territorial Boundaries and to Provide for its Jurisdiction, Power and Privileges (343 (Chapter 11678)). Extraordinary Session of 1925. 1925.
  77. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Government of the Town of Mims, Brevard County, Florida, and Provide for the Payment of All Existing Indebtedness and the Distribution of the Assets of Said Town (1302 (Chapter 13107)). 1927.
  78. ^ An Act to Abolish the Town of Molino in Escambia County, State of Florida, and to Provide for the Distribution of the Assets of the Said Town (713 (Chapter 16570)). 1913.
  79. ^ An Act Declaring the Town of Montbrook, in the County of Levy, State of Florida, to be a Legally Incorporated Town (209 (Chapter 5093)). 1901.
  80. ^ An act relating to the Town of Monte Vista, Lake County; repealing ch. 10867, 1925, Laws of Florida; abolishing the town and transferring its assets and liabilities to the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County; providing an effective date (358). 2003.
  81. ^ a b An Act to incorporate Senybal and Murray towns (55 (Chapter 712)). 1833.
  82. ^ An Act to Extend the Corporate Limits of the City of Jacksonville and to Include Therein the Territory Now Included Within the Corporate Limits of the Town of Murray Hill, and to Prescribe the Jurisdiction and Powers of the City of Jacksonville; to Provide for the Holding of an Election in the Town of Murray Hill and for the Submission to the Qualified Electors of said Town of the Question of its Abolishment and Inclusion in the City of Jacksonville, and to Provide for the Abolishment of the Town of Murray Hill and Its Inclusion in the City of Jacksonville (696 (Chapter 10718)). 1925.
  83. ^ An Act to Incorporate the City of New Augustine (127 (Chapter 3973)). 1889.
  84. ^ An Act to Repeal Chapter 3973 of the Laws of Florida, Entitled "An Act to Incorporate the City of New Augustine," Approved June 7, 1889 (257 (Chapter 6376)). 1911.
  85. ^ An Act to Legalize the Town Government of Newnansville, Florida (67 (Chapter 3479)). 1883.
  86. ^ An Act to incorporate the Town of Newport, Wakulla County, State of Florida (163 (Chapter 772)). 1855.
  87. ^ An act relating to the City of North Key Largo Beach, Monroe County; abolishing the city; repealing ch. 31037 (1955), Laws of Florida; providing for transfer of assets and liabilities to the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County; providing an effective date (318). 2003.
  88. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Government of the City of Miami and the PResent Municipal Government of the Town of North Miami, in the County of Dade and State of Florida; and to Organize and Establish a City Government for the City of Miami; to Prescribe Its Jurisdiction and Powers; and to Authorize the Imposition of Penalties for the Violation of Its Ordinances (304 (Chapter 6724)). 1913.
  89. ^ An Act to Abolish the Corporations of the Towns of Tampa and North Tampa, to Provide a Municipal Government for the City of Tampa and to Define the Boundaries thereof (99 (Chapter 3779)). 1887.
  90. ^ An Act to incorporate the Town of Ochesee (44). 1832.
  91. ^ An Act to repeal an act therein named (31 (Chapter 101)). 1846.
  92. ^ 1356 (Chapter 13161). 1927.
  93. ^ "Election Dissolves Ojus Town Charter". The Miami Herald. August 9, 1935. p. 2A.
  94. ^ An Act to Create and Establish the City of Orlo Vista in Orange County, Florida; To Provide for Its Government; To Designate Its Mayor and Council, Provide for Their Successors in Office, and to Prescribe Their Duties and Powers; To Provide for the Levy of Taxes and the Issuance of Bonds; and to Define the Boundaries, Jurisdictions, Franchises, Powers, Duties and Privileges of said City (1385 (Chapter 13190)). 1927.
  95. ^ An Act to Abolish the Municipality of Orlo Vista, in Orange County, Florida, and to Repeal Chapter 13190 of the Special Acts of the Legislature for the Year 1927; "An Act to Create and Establish the City of Orlo Vista in Orange County, Florida; to Provide for Its Government; to Designate its Mayor and Council, Provide for Their Successors in Office, and to Prescribe Their Duties and Powers; to Provide for the Levy of Taxes and the Issuance of Bonds; and to Define the Boundaries, Jurisdictions, Franchises, Powers" (712 (Chapter 14276)). 1929.
  96. ^ An Act to Abolish the Municipal Corporation of the Town of Osteen, in Volusia County, Florida, and to Provide for the Payment of the Debts of Said Corporation, for the Remission of Town Taxes Due, Cancellation of Certificates of Delinquent Taxes and Disposition of Town Assets (769 (Chapter 15407)). 1931.
  97. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipality of the Town of Ozona, Pinellas County, Florida, and to Create and Establish a Municipal Corporation to Be Known as the Town of Ozona, Pinellas County, Florida; to Prescribe the Territorial Limits Thereof; to Prescribe the Form of Government and Confer Certain Powers Upon Said Municipality and the Officers Thereof; and to Provide for the Carrying Into Effect of the Provisions of This Act (407 (Chapter 7213)). 1915.
  98. ^ An Act to Legalize the Incorporation of the Town of Palatka Heights, in the County of Putnam, and to Declare the Incorporation of the Town of Palatka Heights Valid and of Full Force and Effect (130 (Chapter 4644)). 1897.
  99. ^ An Act to Extend the Corporate Limits of the City of Palatka, by Annexing Thereto Certain Portions of the Territory Now Incorporated Within the Territorial Limits of the Town of Palatka Heights, and to Abolish the Town of Palatka Heights, and Provide for the Payment of the Debts of Said Palatka Heights and to Confer Other Powers Upon the City of Palatka (650 (Chapter 9045)). 1921.
  100. ^ An Act to Abolish the Town of Palm City in Martin County, State of Florida, and to Provide for the Winding Up of the Affairs of the Said Town, for the Protection of Creditors of the Said Town, and to Fix and Define the Powers and Duties of the County Commissioners of Martin County in Connection with Said Matters (1064 (Chapter 18770)). 1937.
  101. ^ An Act to Establish the Municipality of Pass-a-Grille, to Authorize its Issuance of Bonds; to Provide for its Government; to Fix its Territorial Limits and to Prescribe its Jurisdiction and Powers (266 (Chapter 6385)). 1911.
  102. ^ An Act to Abolish the City of Perrine in Dade County, Florida, Providing for Trustees to Handle the Property and Affairs of the Dissolved Municipality and Their Certification to the Board of County Commissioners of Dade County, Florida, of the Amount Required Annually to Discharge the Indebtedness of the Dissolved Municipality, Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Discharge Said Indebtedness and Providing for a Limitation of Causes of Action, Ratifying the Official Acts and Doings of the Mayor and Commissioners of Said City and Repealing All Laws Inconsistent Herewith (1149 (Chapter 26145)). 1949.
  103. ^ An Act to incorporate the City of Port Leon (27). 1841.
  104. ^ An Act Dissolving and Abolishing the Municipal Corporation Known as Port Sewall in Martin County, Florida, and Making Provisions for the Protection of Its Creditors (783 (Chapter 16640)). 1933.
  105. ^ An Act abolishing the City of Port Tampa; providing that all the property and assets of said City of Port Tampa shall be transferred to the City of Tampa; providing for the transfer of all moneys held in sinking funds or otherwise, for the payment of bonds, shall be paid to Sinking Fund Trustees of the City of Tampa; providing for the payment of all of the bonds, debts and obligations of the City of Port Tampa, prescribing procedures relating to the transfer of the assets and payments of debts and obligations of the City of Port Tampa; providing that any moneys of the City of Port Tampa transferred to the City of Tampa shall constitute a trust fund for the payment of debts and obligations for the City of Port Tampa, and for the making of improvements in the area covered by the City of Port Tampa; providing that the City of Tampa shall pay any deficit and providing an effective date hereof (2722). 1961.
  106. ^ An Act enlarging and extending the corporate limits of the City of Tampa, so as to include therein additional lands in Hillsborough County described as follows: Beginning in the center of Section 17, Township 30 South, Range 18 East in the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 17 running thence East to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 17 thence South 6,780 feet or to a point directly East of the South Line of Block 261 as recorded, thence West to the Channel of a stream or bayou which lies between what is known as Picnic Island and the main land, thence Northward along the said bayou to the waters of Tampa Bay, thence along the shore of Tampa Bay in the Northeast direction to a point on the South edge of a fill on the West projection of Prescott Street, as per recorded map of Port Tampa City, recorded in Plat Book 1, Pages 56, 57 & 58, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, run thence along waters edge of said fill westerly, northerly, thence Easterly to intersect East shoreline of Tampa Bay, thence in a Northeast direction along East shore of Tampa Bay to a point directly West of the center of Section 17, Township 30, South, Range 18 East, thence East to the Point of Beginning being parts of Sections 17, 19 and 20 and all of fractional Section 18 in said Township 30 South, Range 18 East; herein called the annexed territory; providing for the boundaries and government of said city, and for the jurisdiction, powers and duties of said city, its commissions, boards and officers; defining the areas within which the extra-territorial powers of the said city, and its commissions, may be exercised; defining the extent... (2917). 1961.
  107. ^ An Act to Establish the Municipality of St. James City, Florida, to Authorize Its Issuance of Bonds; to Provide for and Organize a Commission Form of Government; to Fix Its Territorial Limits and to Prescribe Its Jurisdiction and Powers (350 (Chapter 6770)). 1913.
  108. ^ An Act to incorporate the City of St. Joseph (36 (Chapter 947)). 1836.
  109. ^ An Act to Abolish the Town of Salerno in Martin County, State of Florida, and to Provide for the Winding up of the Affairs of the Said Town, for the Protection of Creditors of the Said Town, and to Fix and Define the Powers and Duties of the County Commissioners of Martin County in Connection with Said Matters; and Providing for a Referendum Election to Determine Whether This Act Shall Become Operative (899 (Chapter 17670)). 1935.
  110. ^ Alice L. and Greg E. Luckhardt, Historical Vignettes: Salerno: Benjamin W. Mulford's Utopia, June 10, 2013
  111. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Corporation of the Town of Sanford Heights, Orange County, Florida; Incorporated April 3rd, A. D. 1911, Under the General Laws of the State of Florida Governing Cities and Towns; and to Provide for the Protection of All Creditors of the Said Town of Sanford Heights, Orange County, Florida (274 (Chapter 6393)). 1911.
  112. ^ An Act to Incorporate and Organize a Municipal Government to be Known as San Mateo City, and to Prescribe its Duties and Powers (200 (Chapter 4314)). 1893.
  113. ^ An Act to Enlarge the Territorial Limits and Jurisdiction of the City of Sarasota... (389 (Chapter 11724)). Extraordinary Session of 1925. 1925.
  114. ^ An Act Declaring the Town of Seabreeze, in Volusia County, State of Florida, to Be a Legally Incorporated Town, and the Officers Thereof Legally Elected and Qualified (215 (Chapter 5099)). 1901.
  115. ^ An Act to abolish the Town of Shady Hills, located in Brevard County, Florida; and providing an effective date (1875). 1959.
  116. ^ An Act to Organize a Municipal Government for the Town of Sirmons, and to Provide for its Government (171 (Chapter 5542)). 1905.
  117. ^ An Act to Abolish the Municipality of the Town of South Eau Gallie, in Brevard County, Florida (1134 (Chapter 11156)). 1925.
  118. ^ An Act to Abolish the Present Municipal Governments of the Town of Madeira Beach, Florida, and the Town of South Madeira Beach, Florida, and to Create and Organize a Municipality to Be Known and Designated as the City of Madeira Beach, Florida, and to Define Its Territorial Boundaries, and to Provide for its Government, Jurisdiction, Powers, Privileges, Franchise and Immunities and to Confirm its Title to All Town Property Now Held by the Town of Madeira Beach and the Town of South Madeira Beach Validating All Ordinances Heretofore Passed by Said Towns and Prescribing the General Powers to Be Exercised by Said City; to Provide for a Referendum Election to Be Held to Determine Whether or Not This Act Shall Take Effect and to Repeal All Laws and Parts of Laws in Conflict Herewith (1208 (Chapter 27687)). 1951.
  119. ^ An Act to Incorporate the Town of Sulphur Springs Park, in the County of Hillsborough (693 (Chapter 9088)). 1921.
  120. ^ An Act to Extend the Corporate Limits of the City of Tampa, a Municipal Corporation in Hillsborough County, Florida; to Prescribe the Jurisdiction and Powers of Said City; to Provide for the Creation of Additional Districts and Election Precints in Said Annexed Territory and for the Election of Representatives From Said Districts to be Members of the City Board of Representatives; Relating to the Passage of Ordinances by the Board of Representatives of the City of Tampa; to Prescribe That Said Annexed Territory Shall Not Be Liable for the Existing Bonded Indebtedness of the City of Tampa; Providing for the Payment of License and Excise Taxes in the Annexed... (1332 (Chapter 24946)). 1947.
  121. ^ An Act to Legalize the Corporation of the Town of Sumterville, and Fix the Boundaries thereof (75 (Chapter 3630)). 1885.
  122. ^ An Act Abolishing the Municipality of the Town of Taft, in Orange County, Florida; Providing for the Publication of Notice to Creditors of Said Municipality to File Their Claims Against Said Municipality; and Providing for the Contest of Such Claims by Electors or Taxpayers of Said Municipality; Providing for a Referendum Election on the Abolishment of Said Municipality and Fixing the Qualifications of Electors Who May Participate in Such Election; and Providing for the Recordation of the Result of Such Election; and Providing for the Payment of the Debts and Obligations of Said Municipality (857 (Chapter 16714)). 1933.
  123. ^ An Act to Incorporate the Town of Trilby, in Pasco County, Florida, and Provide for the Election of its Municipal Officers (210 (Chapter 5094)). 1901.
  124. ^ An Act to Repeal Chapter 5094 of the Laws of Florida, Entitled "An Act to Incorporate the Town of Trilby, in Pasco County, Florida, and Provide for the Election of Its Municipal Officers" (237 (Chapter 6106)). 1909.
  125. ^ An Act to Incorporate and Establish a Municipal Government for the Town of Tyler, in Alachua County, Florida, Provide for Its Government and Prescribe Its Jurisdiction and Powers (267 (Chapter 5862)). 1907.
  126. ^ An Act to Repeal Chapter 11775, Special Acts of the First Extra Session of 1925 Laws of Florida, Entitled "An Act to Provide for the Creation of a Municipal Corporation to be Known as the Town of Vamo, in Sarasota County, Florida; to Fix and Determine the Territorial Limits, Jurisdiction and Powers of Said Town and the Jurisdiction and Powers of Its Officers" (1668 (Chapter 13474)). 1927.
  127. ^ An Act to Abolish the Municipality Known as the City of Verna, in Manatee and Sarasota Counties, Florida, and to Further Provide for the Payment of the Debts of Said Municipality, and to Provide for the Assessment and Collection of Taxes Therefor (1669 (Chapter 13475)). 1927.
  128. ^ An Act Validating and Confirming an Election Held in the City of Wabasso, Florida, on April 30, 1935, at Which Election the Franchise and Charter of Said City of Wabasso was Surrendered; Abolishing the City of Wabasso, Florida; Providing for the Cancellation of Tax Certificates and Discharge of the Lien of Unpaid Taxes in Said City (918 (Chapter 17689)). 1935.
  129. ^ An Act Declaring The Town of Wade, in the County of Alachua, State of Florida, to be a Legally Incorporated Town (260 (Chapter 5365)). 1903.
  130. ^ An Act to Incorporate the Town of Wellborn, in the County of Suwannee (266 (Chapter 5371)). 1903.
  131. ^ An Act to extend and enlarge the corporate limits of the City of Hollywood in the County of Broward and State of Florida; to provide for the annexation of certain lands in Broward County to the City of Hollywood to be effective on December 1, 1963, December 1, 1964 and December 1, 1965; to abolish the existing City of West Hollywood in Broward County, Florida, and provide for the protection of its creditors; to authorize and direct the Comptroller of the State of Florida or any other State officer or agency withholding accumulated cigarette tax money in regard to the City of West Hollywood to pay the same over to the City of Hollywood; to provide that all funds held by the City of West Hollywood for municipal purposes shall be transferred to the City of Hollywood and to provide an effective date (1426). 1963.
  132. ^ An Act to Incorporate the City of West Tampa, in the County of Hillsborough (176 (Chapter 4497)). 1895.
  133. ^ An Act to Create and Establish a Municipality to be Known as the City of Wimauma, in Hillsboro County, Florida; and to Fix and Provide for its Territorial Limits, to Prescribe and Authorize Its Jurisdiction and Powers, and the Jurisdiction and Powers of its Officers (1304 (Chapter 11326)). 1925.
  134. ^ An Act To Abolish the Present Municipal Government of the Town of Yalaha, in Lake County, Florida, and Repeal Chapter 13561, Special Acts of 1927, Laws of Florida, the Same Being, "An Act to Create, Establish and Arrange a Municipality to Be Known and Described as the Town of Yalaha in Lake County, Florida, to Define the Territorial Boundaries and to Provide for Its Government, Jurisdiction, Powers, Franchises And Privileges" (1286 (Chapter 18992)). 1937.
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