WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • 12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Florida’s Economic Outlook
Dr. Jerry Parrish will discuss the current economic outlook for the state, including signals about the path of both fiscal and monetary policy. He will also discuss the current threats to the economy and how those threats may affect property markets.
Commercial Property Investing 101
This panel offers a practical overview of how commercial real estate can complement existing land ownership and long-term planning goals. Panelists will discuss how proceeds from land sales or conservation easements can be reinvested into income-producing commercial properties, creating steady cash flow with professional leasing and management in place. The conversation will highlight core investment concepts, common property types, and how commercial assets can provide reliable, passive income.
Unlocking Land Value Through Mining
This session gives landowners and investors the tools to assess mining potential and make decisions that maximize long-term value. Learn which materials matter in Florida, what drives profitability, and how to navigate permitting and market challenges.
Tax Reform & Estate Planning - Opportunities & Strategies
As conversations around federal tax reform continue to unfold, this panel explores the latest changes shaping estate planning, property sales, and business investments. Topics include updates to estate tax exemptions, new tools like farm sale tax deferrals, expanded rural opportunity zones, and the return of full bonus depreciation. With so many moving parts in today’s tax landscape, this session offers practical insight every landowner should hear.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Legislative Update
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, District 27
Data Centers and the Land They Demand
While data centers provide major benefits through cloud computing and AI, they also face significant challenges related to energy use, costs, infrastructure, and regulation. This session examines current constraints, development implications, and emerging solutions shaping future data center development.
Lay of the Land® Market Report
The Lay of the Land Market Report remains a trusted benchmark for annual land sales and statewide market trends. This panel builds on that foundation, with Saunders Land advisors offering current insights from the field across key asset classes. Backed by the most current land sales data collected by the Saunders Research team, this session provides timely perspectives and practical guidance for the 2026 Florida real estate market.