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South Florida housing market shifts give buyers more leverage
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Foreclosure.com and South Florida real estate professional Justin Himmelbaum say rising inventory and longer selling timelines are changing how buyers, sellers and agents should approach 2026. The conversation points to sharper pricing, more…
U.S. grid buildout raises demand for workforce housing
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Rising electricity demand, data centers and industrial growth are driving a wave of U.S. transmission and grid-modernization spending that is also increasing the need for skilled construction labor and temporary housing.
PatchMaster opens Southwest Florida franchise in Naples
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PatchMaster has launched a new Southwest Florida franchise owned by George Doulos, expanding drywall repair and interior painting services across Naples, Fort Myers and nearby communities.
1 Palm Realty adds design services to Florida real estate model
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1 Palm Realty PLLC in Tierra Verde is blending real estate brokerage with architecture and interior design support as it expands client services across Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Evelyn Castillo-Bach pushes Florida living wage pitch ahead of Aug. 18 vote
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Florida gubernatorial candidate Evelyn Castillo-Bach is making a living wage a centerpiece of her 2026 campaign, arguing that state pay floors should reflect the actual cost of living in each county.
Construction Corps named finalist for GrowFL's Florida Companies to Watch awards
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Construction Corps, the Clearwater veteran-owned design-build contractor, was named one of 95 finalists for GrowFL’s 16th Annual Florida Companies to Watch Awards.
Florida raises summary probate limit to $150,000
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A new Florida law effective after July 1, 2026 doubles the value cap for summary administration, opening a faster and less expensive probate path to more estates.
Florida group launches federal challenge to sex offender registry laws
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The Florida Action Committee filed a federal lawsuit in Northern Florida on Aug. 11 challenging Florida’s sex offender registration and restriction system as unconstitutional.
Barnhart settles Florida child drowning case for $15 million before trial
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Attorney F. Gregory Barnhart and co-counsel secured a $15 million pretrial settlement in a North Florida child drowning case involving a retention pond at an apartment complex.
Opus Virtual Offices expands focus on Florida’s fastest-growing cities
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A SmartAsset study says Florida has more of America’s fastest-growing cities than any other state, and Opus Virtual Offices says it already serves more than a dozen of them.
R.H. Moore becomes authorized distributor of Profile Products in Florida
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R.H. Moore & Associates has been named an authorized distributor of Profile Products, widening access to vegetation establishment and erosion control systems across Florida.
ParcelRecordsUSA expands Florida property records directory
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ParcelRecordsUSA has broadened its Florida directory into a statewide starting point for researching parcels, ownership, values, sales, and other public real estate records across all 67 counties.
L.A. Construction expands pool screen enclosure services in Winter Park
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L.A. Construction Custom Screen Builders is offering full-service pool screen enclosure installations in Winter Park and Orange County, with permitting, HOA coordination and hurricane-code compliance included.
Hunington Properties names Scott Lunine president of brokerage
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Hunington Properties has appointed Scott Lunine as president of Hunington Properties Brokerage to drive expansion in Texas, Florida and other strategic markets.
New Age Junk Removal expands across South Florida
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New Age Junk Removal and Hauling is broadening junk removal, hauling, cleanout, demolition and debris removal services across Hollywood and nearby South Florida communities.
Florida commercial owners urged to review property tax assessments
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Commercial property owners in Florida are being urged to review annual property tax assessments after August TRIM notices arrive and file appeals when values appear inaccurate.
All South finishes lightning protection at nine Florida schools before classes start
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All South Lightning Protection completed systems at nine Florida school campuses across five counties before the 2026 school year began.
Saunders Real Estate tops $1 billion in annual volume
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Saunders Real Estate says it surpassed $1 billion in annual transaction volume and earned its 16th straight spot on The Land Report’s America’s Best Brokerages list.
Alex Greenwood Tops Fort Myers Real Estate Rankings for 2026
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Top10REAgents.com ranked Alex Greenwood No. 1 among Fort Myers real estate agents for 2026 after evaluating verified sales, client reviews and local expertise.
INB adds Florida trucking executive Stephen Disney to board
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INB appointed Stephen Disney to its Board of Directors as the bank expands its Florida footprint and deepens local leadership.
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