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Friday, April 24, 2026 · Osprey
Orlando's Construction Boom Fuels Central Florida Real Estate Surge
Central Florida's real estate market is booming amid a wave of new residential and commercial projects, powered by record job growth and population influx. Orlando added 37,500 jobs in 2024 and welcomes 1,500 new residents weekly, absorbing new construction inventory at a blistering pace. Yet rising supply signals a market pivot, offering buyers rare leverage in 2026.
PortMiami's Massive Expansion Fuels Florida Trade Boom
PortMiami shattered records in 2025 with 8.56 million cruise passengers and 1.11 million TEUs of cargo, pumping $61 billion into Florida's economy.[2][3] Ambitious upgrades under the 2035 Master Plan promise to double cargo traffic, cementing Miami's role as the nation's logistics powerhouse.[1] As Florida's trade gateway, these moves ripple statewide, boosting jobs and shipping from Tampa to Jacksonville.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Florida Tourism Hits New Peak as 2025 Shatters All Records
Florida's tourism machine reached unprecedented heights in 2025, welcoming 143.3 million visitors and generating over $142.9 billion in economic activity. The surge reflects the state's continued dominance as America's premier vacation destination, even as tourism competition intensifies nationwide.
Friday, April 24, 2026
South Florida Luxury Boom Reshapes Skylines Amid Cash-Fueled Surge
South Florida's real estate market is exploding with luxury new construction from Miami to Palm Beach, driven by all-cash deals and wealthy migrants. Towering cranes dot the horizon as developers race to meet insatiable demand for waterfront towers and estates. Experts predict the frenzy will endure well into 2026.
Friday, April 24, 2026
South Florida Inventory Surges 20%, Cooling Miami Home Prices
Home sales in Miami-Dade and Broward counties slowed amid a 20% rise in available properties, easing intense price pressures in the region's overheated market. Buyers now face less competition, but a persistent shortage of over 30,000 units keeps affordability elusive. Florida Realtors data signals a shift toward balance in early 2026.
Friday, April 24, 2026
GROUNDBREAKING FOR PHASE TWO OF SELBY GARDENS’ MASTER PLAN KICKS OFF WITH 92% OF FUNDS RAISED
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens broke ground on Phase Two of its Master Plan yesterday, with 92% of the necessary funds already raised.
Friday, April 24, 2026