Gulfport Special Magistrate Hearing on Short-Term Rental Violation

Gulfport officials convened a special magistrate hearing Thursday, September 10, 2026, concerning an alleged violation of temporary lodging ordinances at 5627 28th Avenue South. The property owner, Ruby Mora Patino, received a citation for short-term rental use.

CASE NUMBER M26-12 cites Section 22-2.02 of the city code, which defines temporary lodging as offering accommodation for terms shorter than one month more than three times within a 12-month period. The ordinance applies regardless of property ownership or occupant interest, and whether occupancy rights stem from a rental agreement or other consideration. This ordinance aims to preserve Gulfport's residential character.

City records indicate the property is in a zoning district permitting only explicitly listed uses. Section 22-4.02 prohibits any use not expressly listed. Patino's listed mailing address is 2980 Haines Bayshore Road, Unit 107, Clearwater, Florida.

The hearing was part of the city's regular government meeting agenda.