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By Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast)
October 2, 2026

From Gold to Glitter: Making the Most of Year-End Philanthropy

Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) can help plan your giving to support not only your favorite causes, but your overall philanthropic goals.

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By Loyd Robbins
September 25, 2026

Is Brick-And-Mortar retail a thing of the past?

Brick-and-mortar retail is not a thing of the past. It has evolved!

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By Peyton Kreuscher and Elizabeth (Liz) Stamoulis
September 11, 2026

Website Documents: Fine Print, Real Protection

Imagine receiving a demand letter from someone you have never met under a law from a state you've never been to. The claim? Your website improperly tracked their online activity.

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By Loyd Robbins
August 27, 2026

Should I consider a 1031 Exchange?

This is a question many Sellers of investment real estate wrestle with.

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By Emily J. Lethbridge
August 14, 2026

Joint Ownership: Convenience at a Cost

As people age, many look for ways to simplify their financial affairs and make things easier for themselves and their loved ones. One common approach for parents is to add an adult child as a joint owner on a bank account so the child can assist with paying bills or managing finances. However, while this may seem like a convenient solution, joint ownership, particularly outside the context of married couples, can create significant unintended consequences.

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By Loyd Robbins
July 30, 2026

Does My Tenant Impact the Value of My Property?

The short answer is most definitely yes. When a landlord leases a property, they are giving a tenant the right to control that property for a specific period of time under the terms and conditions of the lease

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By Lorenzo A. Fernandez
July 10, 2026

Trump Accounts Set to Launch this Independence Day

Commencing July 4, 2026, family members, employers, and qualified charities may begin making contributions to “Trump Accounts.” These tax-deferred investment accounts were created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law last year and allow minors to jumpstart their retirement savings.

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By Loyd Robbins
June 18, 2026

Are Commercial Real Estate Values Going Up or Down?

It’s hard to go very long without hearing a financial talking head predict the next real estate crash. Whether it’s vacant office buildings in major cities, retailers closing stores, or concerns about interest rates, attention-grabbing headlines often leave commercial property owners wondering: “Is the value of my property going up or down?”

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By Jennifer M. Fowler
June 12, 2026

Are You Ready? It is Jim Cantore (Hurricane) Season Again

After the tumultuous 2024 hurricane season, 2025 was quiet and provided businesses with a respite from the summer storm madness that had become the norm from June 1st to November 30th. Even with the predicted return of an El Nino climate pattern, there is no guarantee this hurricane season will also be quiet; thus, it is important that businesses are not complacent.

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By Loyd Robbins
May 28, 2026

Southwest Florida Industrial Market Has Plenty of Space—But is it the Right Kind

Commercial real estate is cyclical by nature, and the industrial market throughout Southwest Florida and the surrounding areas is proving that once again. Over the past several years, developers from around the country responded aggressively to pandemic-era demand for warehouses and distribution space.

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By Mallory D. Osteen
May 8, 2026

Florida’s New Protected Series LLC – Proceed with Caution

Effective July 1, 2026, Florida will permit the use of a “protected series LLC” (PSLLC) as outlined in Chapter 605 of the Florida Statutes. With this structure, a single parent LLC can create multiple internal series, each possessing its own assets, liabilities, members, and managers.

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By Loyd Robbins
April 24, 2026

What’s My Land Worth?

Early in my career in Southwest Florida real estate, I was quick to answer. I would say, “your land is worth so much per unit for residential, or so much per square foot for commercial or industrial land.” I am not sure if times were simpler back then, or if I simply did not yet understand all the pieces of the puzzle that go into evaluating vacant land.

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By Gianna M. Tomeo
April 10, 2026

Navigating IRS Scrutiny in Multi-Step Transactions

The Supreme Court of the United States has held that tax implications of a transaction are governed by the underlying substance of such a transaction, rather than its formal structure. In other words, the substance, not necessarily the form, controls how a transaction is treated for tax purposes.

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By Loyd Robbins
March 27, 2026

Thinking About Building a Commercial Project?

Developing a commercial project—whether retail, industrial, office, or multifamily—comes with many moving parts. Before anyone puts a shovel in the ground, there are numerous factors that need to be carefully evaluated.

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By Amy L. Concilio
March 13, 2026

Understanding Your TRIM Notice: Deadlines, Values and Your Rights

Each August, the county property appraiser mails homeowners their TRIM notice. “TRIM” stands for Truth in Millage, and the notice lists your property’s assessed value, any exemptions applied or removed, and the proposed tax rates used to calculate your property taxes for the coming year. Because this document directly affects how much you will pay, understanding it is critical—yet many homeowners overlook the TRIM notice and misunderstand its purpose.

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From Gold to Glitter: Making the Most of Year-End Philanthropy

Is Brick-And-Mortar retail a thing of the past?

Website Documents: Fine Print, Real Protection

Should I consider a 1031 Exchange?

Joint Ownership: Convenience at a Cost

Does My Tenant Impact the Value of My Property?

Trump Accounts Set to Launch this Independence Day

Are Commercial Real Estate Values Going Up or Down?

Are You Ready? It is Jim Cantore (Hurricane) Season Again

Southwest Florida Industrial Market Has Plenty of Space—But is it the Right Kind

Florida’s New Protected Series LLC – Proceed with Caution

What’s My Land Worth?

Navigating IRS Scrutiny in Multi-Step Transactions

Thinking About Building a Commercial Project?

Understanding Your TRIM Notice: Deadlines, Values and Your Rights

Developer borrows $125M for St. Petersburg project

Fort Myers historic site to get new welcome center

Busch Gardens brings back former president amid leadership turnover

362-unit apartment complex under construction in Bradenton

AdventHealth pays $21M for Polk office building

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