Invasive Sabal Palm

Recently, I trimmed away a few fronds from a neighbor's Sabal palm that were hanging over the property line and rubbing against our greenhouse. Today, I heard on Fox 13 News Tampa that Sabal palm are considered Florida state tree and are therefore protected.
 

However, that is not the full story. Below is what the State of Florida has to say about Sabal palm and all other trees in the states.

Sabal Palm:

They are greatly valued as ornamental trees both for home and industrial landscaping. Most nurseries sell them in various sizes and shapes, deliver them, and set them in place. Although the swamp cabbage tree grows wild, it is protected from indiscriminate cutting by its designation as Florida's state tree.

Regarding necessarily cutting and trimming:

The adjoining landowner may, at his or her own expense, trim back the branches or roots as he or she desires up to the property line. If the branches are dead, however, then the landowner with the tree located on his or her property may be responsible, and could be liable for damages caused by the branches. 1 Fla. Jur.

So neighbor, don't be mad. Be glad that I saved you $600 to $1000 bucks.

Handbook of Florida Fence and Property Law: Trees and Landowner Responsibility

I hope this help any landowner with a troublesome tree belonging to a neighbor.