Senior Living Expansion: Ensign Group says it expanded into Florida by acquiring operations of eight skilled nursing and rehab facilities across Sarasota, Carrabelle, Jacksonville, Davenport, Greenville, Dunedin, Monticello and Port St. Joe—effective Oct. 1 under long-term triple-net leases. Education + Real Estate Investment: Billionaire Ken Griffin’s record $3B gift to Carnegie Mellon includes a new Miami campus in Wynwood focused on engineering, AI and robotics, with the project slated to open in 2028. Local Development + Public Space Fight: Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 to vacate portions of Laura Street, Grove Street and an alley tied to a planned EVO Family Entertainment Center backed by the Church of Scientology, reigniting debate over downtown public access. Construction + Healthcare: Skanska won an additional $60M contract amendment with Lee Health for Fort Myers’ West Bed Tower expansion, including interior finishes and MEP work, targeting completion in May 2028. Housing + Policy Watch: Florida Rep. Danny Nix urged voters to be ready for “guard rails” concerns around Amendment 3 property tax reform, warning cities and counties could raise other fees to offset losses. Veteran Housing: Volunteers of America Florida expanded its VA Veteran Housing Program in Tallahassee, adding 48 free beds as part of a statewide 102-bed effort. Commercial Real Estate Deal: A newly built Coffee Pot Bayou home in St. Petersburg sold Sept. 28 for $5.5M after listing at $6.5M.