AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCommercial Property: Lee Memorial Hospital bought a former Ruby Tuesday building near Fort Myers’ HealthPark campus for $2.2 million. The 5,398-square-foot property drew multiple buyers and went under contract in less than two months. Miami Development: Florida’s first planned supertall tower is nearing its 1,049-foot height. The Waldorf Astoria project will include about 1.6 million square feet, with an unusual design of stacked, offset sections. Property Taxes: Gov. Ron DeSantis is campaigning for Amendment 3, which would raise Florida’s homestead exemption for non-school property taxes if approved by 60% of voters. The proposal could cut homeowner tax bills while reducing local revenue. New Construction: Metro Development Group has broken ground on the 1,100-acre Sunrise Hills community in Brooksville. Near the University of Florida, a separate project is adding 684 student beds. Affordable Housing: Florida Home Partnership is using a USDA program to expand affordable homeownership, while a long-delayed affordable housing project in Pahokee is back under construction.
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