She puts enforcement of her ruling on hold pending appeal .
July 25 : In Pareto v. Ruvin , Florida Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel strikes down the state 's ban on same - sex marriage as applied to Miami - Dade County .
Sarah Zabel puts enforcement of Sarah Zabel 's ruling on hold pending appeal .
July 25 : In Pareto v. Ruvin , Florida Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel strikes down the state 's ban on same - sex marriage as applied to Miami - Dade County .