Local Development: Home2 Suites by Hilton has broken ground in Loxahatchee as part of the Groves at Town Center, an 81-room extended-stay hotel expected to open in fall 2027. Healthcare Expansion: HCA Florida is planning a new full-service Cape Coral hospital on the site of its current emergency facility, targeting a 2029 opening after a 2027 start. Housing Affordability: A new OpenTheBooks report says HUD spending hasn’t improved affordability, with Florida showing one of the biggest “affordability gaps” over 2015-2024. Market Pulse: Central Florida’s home sales and new listings dipped in July, even as prices stayed higher than a year ago, according to ORRA. Homelessness Services: Hope for Families Center’s executive director will share a “Braiding Partners” model at the Florida Conference to End Homelessness, highlighting how coordinated services help families move into stable housing. Costs & Fees: Florida cities and counties are revisiting property taxes and impact fees for new development, with some proposals potentially adding more than $10,000 to building costs. Construction Watch: Naples Pier reconstruction is actively underway, with work expected to finish in 14 to 18 months. Community Infrastructure: Spectrum’s Seminole County fiber expansion is nearing completion, bringing gigabit service to 900+ homes and small businesses. Policy & Politics: As Florida heads into the Aug. 18 primary, governor candidates are spotlighting property taxes, housing, and immigration in final stumping.