Housing Market Watch (Palm Beach): Palm Beach County home sales jumped 15% year over year in July 2026, with 2,250 transactions; single-family sales rose 12.74% and existing condos climbed 18.55%, while inventory fell sharply (total active listings down 21.1%), keeping the market tight and pushing prices higher. Local Infrastructure (I-75): FDOT outlined a major I-75 expansion in Lee County, including new express lanes, resurfacing from Golden Gate Parkway to Alico Road, and congestion relief lanes—construction expected to start in late fall. Road Safety (Midway): Midway broke ground on an $8 million intersection project at U.S. 90 and Dover Road, adding a traffic light, turn-lane upgrades, sidewalks, lighting, drainage work, and resurfacing. Affordable Housing (Nassau SHIP): Nassau County received a 2026 SHIP award for rehabilitation, purchase assistance, and new construction efforts. Homelessness Pressure (Sarasota/Manatee): The number of people at risk of homelessness rose to more than 5,000 this year, up from just under 3,000 in 2023, as costs and recovery pressures mount. Property Safety (Sebastian condos): Abandoned condos in Sebastian remain a trespassing hotspot, tied to repeated incidents and a recent teen death after falling through a roof. Development & Conservation (Collier): Collier County approved $1 million to buy 18 parcels for Conservation Collier, expanding connected preserve areas for wildlife corridors. Policy/Politics (Florida Realtors): Florida Realtors put $10 million behind “Vote Yes on 3,” backing the property tax cut amendment. Construction/Permitting (River Road): Sarasota County’s River Road widening to six lanes is now open, with calls for follow-on widening to handle continued growth. Community Services (Avon Park childcare): RCMA held plans for a grand opening of a new Avon Park Child Development Center, aimed at boosting early childhood education access.