Palm Beach Real Estate: Jane W. Smith’s longtime Modernist lakefront home at 350 Island Road sold for $35M, after being listed at $41M and later cut to $39.5M; the buyer is a trust tied to the property, keeping identities private. State Budget & Local Projects: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $117.6B FY 2026-27 budget after vetoing about $1.7B overall (nearly $810M in line items), including cuts to Central Florida programs and South Florida appropriations. Housing Policy: House Speaker Mike Johnson says a landmark federal housing bill will become law with or without Trump’s signature, aiming to improve affordability. Student Housing Safety: USF launched a voluntary Off-Campus Housing Network inviting nearby apartments to adopt enhanced safety standards, following recent off-campus deaths that sparked calls for reform. Insurance Watch: A Florida property insurance viewpoint argues premiums are moderating as legal reforms and competition improve, while warning conditions could reverse. Development & Costs: Sarasota County budget talks show departments meeting a 1.6% spending cap target, with the millage rate expected to stay flat. Local Impact: DeSantis vetoes also hit LGBTQ+ nonprofits in Central Florida as demand for food and housing help rises.