Live Local Act in court (Sarasota): Sarasota County is facing four separate Live Local Act lawsuits from developers, with at least 4,000 apartments at stake, as the county moves to dismiss and one case may head toward settlement. Affordable homebuying lottery (Miami-Dade): The county launched “Welcome H.O.M.E.” offering three newly built homes via lottery, with possible up to $150,000 in homebuyer assistance for eligible buyers who still must qualify for financing. Hurricane prep for impact windows (SWFL): Storm Solutions says homeowners should lock in impact window/door/shutter decisions before storm naming because manufacturing lead times and insurer coverage-change moratoriums can shut down options. Data center moratorium (North Port): North Port approved an 18-month freeze on new data center applications while allowing processing to continue, with a second vote set for Sept. 22. Medical real estate deal (Bradenton): A stabilized medical office complex sold for $8.35M, reflecting strong Gulf Coast demand for healthcare-backed properties. Hospital expansion (Fort Myers): Naples Hospice bought a Fort Myers property for $3.3M to build a new facility. Resort ownership (Orlando): Ryman Hospitality Properties closed its $1.38B acquisition of Grande Lakes Orlando, adding major meeting/event capacity. Student housing uncertainty (FSU/SAE): FSU’s near-sale of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house was derailed by the owner’s Chapter 11 filing, leaving the property’s future in limbo. Construction/permits market signal (Central FL): New-construction listings show price cuts already in play, with 39.8% of active listings below original asking prices across Orange, Seminole, Lake and Volusia. Workforce focus (South Dade): CareerSource South Florida highlighted training wage reimbursements and stacked incentives to help employers hire and train locally. Business/real estate tie-in: A shed dealer expanded online listings via ShedHub, pointing to continued demand for property add-ons like garages and storage buildings.