“Tradition is the largest fully-entitled real estate development along the length of Interstate 95 from Florida to the Canadian border…The structural change to the area’s economy ensures that the area will become the next major urban node in Florida”

–– Dr. Hank Fishkind, Noted Florida Economist

“Tradition developer foresees smaller homes, neighborhoods”
The 8,200-acre Tradition development seems positioned to emerge from the recession more quickly than other developments in St. Lucie County, said Bob Hamilton, a senior analyst at Metrostudy, a housing data firm in West Palm Beach. Read More – Palm Beach Post, July 13, 2009

“A Sustainable Core”
In a state where suburban sprawl and gated housing developments are more common than traditional neighborhood developments, Port St. Lucie, Fla.-based Core Communities has designed a master-planned community where connectivity and walkability are paramount… Read More – Hanley Wood Developer, May 5, 2009

Florida Market Information

“Florida Ranks No. 4 for Innovation.”
Florida ranks fourth in the nation in terms of high-tech employment, with 20,000 doctoral scientists and engineers and more than 276,000 high-tech workers, according to a report by the US Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center. Read More – South Florida Business Journal, July 16, 2009

“Florida, National Homes Sales Rise”
Florida home sales are gaining momentum with sales of previously owned homes and condominiums rising for the eighth consecutive month in April, according to the latest data released by the Florida Association of Realtors. Statewide existing home sales rose 18 percent last month, with 13,111 homes sold, up from 11,133 homes sold in April 2008, according to FAR. [Download PDF – South Florida Business Journal, May 27, 2009]

“Florida is Top Pick for Emerging Biotech in the U.S.”
Florida is at the top of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News’ list of U.S. Emerging Biotechnology Cluster hotspots…Read More – Enterprise Florida, May 5, 2009

“If we build it, they will come.”
‘Yes,’ say the players behind a new airport under construction in Bay County, FL. Preparing the work force for target-industry investors is how it will happen… Read More – Site Selection Online, March 2009

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