The Florida Department of Environmental Protection sought to condemn 653 acres of pristine beachfront property in the Florida panhandle. Client offered to sell a large portion to the state, but offer was rejected. Government subsequently down zoned the property, lowering it’s property value and offering client reduced amount. Brigham Moore lawyers argued the state hadn’t proved it needed to condemn the land to protect it and that the governments desire for the property led to the down zoning. The Court entered its Order denying the taking and while the rehearing was pending, the Court entered a Final Judgment which transferred the property to the government for $84 million; $59 million higher than originally offered.