AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRail-to-Trail Vote: Bonita Springs voters head to the polls Tuesday on a $35 million bond referendum for the Bonita Estero Rail Trail, a multi-use path that would add about $57 a year in property taxes for 30 years; supporters call it a long-term safety and community investment, while opponents warn about taxpayer costs, with debate heating up on local social media. Resort Real Estate Deal: Ryman Hospitality Properties is buying the Grande Lakes Orlando Resort for $1.38 billion, adding a 409-acre complex with JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton brands plus a Greg Norman-designed golf course that hosts the PNC Championship. Local Housing & Community: Florida Tech opened Crimson Crossing, a 556-bed student housing complex in Melbourne, expanding campus residential capacity. Industry Watch: Florida Realtors’ 2026 convention in Orlando (Aug. 19-20) will focus on AI, fraud prevention, cybersecurity, and a Wealth Building Summit for agents. Affordability Pressure: A new report says Florida families are increasingly using credit cards for groceries, with many carrying average unpaid balances of $9,184.
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