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Florida

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  • Jim Stinson
  • January 4, 2024
Report: Collier ranked worst county in Florida to raise a family

A study from FloridaRentals.com purporting to reveal the best counties in Florida to raise a family revealed a big gap in first to worst across the state.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 4, 2024
Florida inches closer to recreational marijuana with 2024 ballot initiative

A proposal that would legalize adult recreational cannabis use — and bring a massive influx of tax revenues — in Florida appears headed to the general election ballot in November.

  • Florida
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • January 3, 2024
State legislators aim to address health care, insurance, shoplifting

As in past Florida Legislative sessions, the power of the Senate president and House speaker will dictate much of the bills that either get passed or languish in committees.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 2, 2024
Florida insurance commissioner says reforms easing crisis, bringing stability

As Citizens' policy numbers continue to increase, the head of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation says the state’s insurance market is improving.

  • Florida
  • By Sean Snaith
  • January 2, 2024
Prominent economist says Florida looks mostly sunny

Florida’s strong economy, says Sean Snaith, "will be a shelter from the storm."

  • Florida
  • By Alex Walsh
  • January 1, 2024
Data dive: Wages might increase, housing inventory might rebound

While the job market shows signs of slowing down, even a little, Florida remains a hot place to be.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 31, 2023
Statewide entrepreneur help center opens two new offices in region

The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida is opening a pair of satellite offices in the region to kick off 2024.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 31, 2023
Real estate industry insiders dish about the upcoming year — good and bad

A look at how four significant issues, from consumer spending to artificial intelligence, will impact the region.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 28, 2023
2023 in deals: Big apartment sales, big Publix spending, big farms hit market

Despite worries about macro challenges, commercial real estate remained strong across Florida's Gulf Coast in 2023.

  • Florida
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • December 26, 2023
2023 in transactions: Top commercial real estate deals nine counties in the region

Eight deals surpassed $100 million, while two were over $200 million, in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 19, 2023
Region wins nearly $40M in state funding for water pollution reduction projects

Funding for five water quality projects in the region worth nearly $40 million has been approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office.

  • Florida
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • December 18, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Oct. 24-31 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A Pinellas County apartment deal for nearly $90 million paces the week's transactions.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 17, 2023
Tampa REIT sells Texas health care center for $258 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a developer gets a $75 million loan for Fort Myers project, an $11 million Pasco hospice is under construction, and a Longboat Key health care building is on the market for $3.1 million.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 13, 2023
$6B Michigan credit union seizes strong acquisition opportunities in Florida

DFCU Financial, now in Southwest Florida and Tampa, aims to grow its presence more in the Sunshine State — even as a community banking lobbying giant sours on the acquisition strategy.

  • Florida
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • December 12, 2023
Report: Small business optimism shrinks as year ends

Inflation and a lack of qualified applicants are vexing businesses in Florida and elsewhere.

  • Florida
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