A famous poet once said, “Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.”  This idea rings true when I think about development in Florida and the struggle to preserve as much of our beautiful state as possible while balancing the demand and the need for progress.  Landowners across the state of Florida have a unique responsibility and an even greater opportunity to shape the economic development of their communities and the advancement of our state.  Such an opportunity exis

The Florida Conservation Group (FCG) announced a significant conservation victory today, securing the permanent protection of more than 7,300 acres of working forests and farmland in rapidly developing Levy County. The massive effort was achieved through a coordinated partnership utilizing two key state land conservation programs: the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) and the Florida Department o

Aging waterfront buildings become redevelopment jackpots as residents choose bulk buyouts over rising costs Along South Florida's sunny shorelines , aging waterfront buildings are turning into redevelopment jackpots as condominium owners increasingly choose control — and cash — over uncertainty. "The residents, the owners, understand how hard it is to keep up the maintenance of the buildings, and they understand that it's getting harder and harder every year with the increase

There is a rare stretch of undeveloped paradise with white beaches and serene waters located between Destin Harbor and East Pass. This is called Norriego Point, and it’s not just a scenic sandbar; it’s the heart of Destin’s harbor and a crown jewel of the Emerald Coast. The state’s recent decision to purchase 4 acres at Norriego Point is more than a real estate transaction. It’s a declaration of what kind of Florida we want to leave behind; one where public access to the coas