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You could have bought this award-winning 200 room hotel near Disney for only $22 million

You could have bought this award-winning 200 room hotel near Disney for only $22 million

by Brian Burgess | Apr 11, 2023

The Comfort Suites Maingate East, a 198-room hotel near Disney World, recently sold for $22 million. The deal may be even more lucrative after Disney CEO Bob Iger’s announcement of $17 billion in new investments in Disney World over the next decade. DSH Hotel...
CFO Jimmy Patronis commends House committee for insurer accountability legislation despite diluted provisions

CFO Jimmy Patronis commends House committee for insurer accountability legislation despite diluted provisions

by Brian Burgess | Apr 11, 2023

Florida House panel approves insurer accountability bill, despite concerns it lacks stronger provisions found in the Senate version. CFO Jimmy Patronis supports the legislation, emphasizing the need to help policyholders and increase accountability in the claims...
Residential real estate on the upswing? Black Knight reports jump in new mortgage originations

Residential real estate on the upswing? Black Knight reports jump in new mortgage originations

by Brian Burgess | Apr 11, 2023

Homebuying activity could be on the rebound nationwide, predicated by a 43% surge in mortgage rate lock activity in March compared to February. In Florida, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro market ranked 9th in total mortgage origination volume, while...
Will universal school choice cause an exodus that will kill Florida’s public schools?

Will universal school choice cause an exodus that will kill Florida’s public schools?

by Brian Burgess | Apr 9, 2023

In a bold and undeniably transformative move, Florida’s education system appears to be headed for uncharted territory. This year, the state enshrined universal vouchers and education savings accounts into state law that will expand access to what is already a...
Afternoon quick hits: In “Anti-Florida,” DeSantis vows Disney comeuppance; Outstanding Ian claims raise alarms

Afternoon quick hits: In “Anti-Florida,” DeSantis vows Disney comeuppance; Outstanding Ian claims raise alarms

by Brian Burgess | Apr 6, 2023

DeSantis visits “Anti-Florida,” vows to bring Disney to heel Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited Michigan on a nationwide tour, widely viewed as another dry-run for an expected White House bid. While there, he criticized “ideological”...
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