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Conference Presentations

JERRY D. PARRISH, Ph.D.

Florida's Economic Outlook

Dr. Parrish discussed the current economic outlook for the state, including signals about the path of both fiscal and monetary policy. He also covered the current threats to the economy and how those threats may affect property markets.

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Solar Energy Development in Florida

This session examined the implications of recent regulatory changes for utility-scale solar development and growth over the coming years.

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Unlocking Land Values Through Mining

This session offered landowners and investors the tools to assess mining potential and make decisions that maximize long-term value. It explored which materials matter in Florida, what drives profitability, and how to navigate permitting and market challenges.

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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 included updates to estate tax exemptions, new tools like farm sale tax deferrals, expanded rural opportunity zones, and the return of full bonus depreciation.

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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 examined current constraints, development implications, and emerging solutions shaping future data center development.

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JAMES M. DRIGGERS, JR., P.E.

SunTrax and Florida's Air Taxi Network

Attendees heard an update on electric air taxis, the state’s aerial test site, and vertiport development, and how FDOT plans to integrate this new mode of transportation into Florida’s infrastructure. The discussion focused on early routes along the I-4 corridor and what a future statewide air taxi network could mean for mobility and growth.

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Lay of the Land® Market Report

This panel offered 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 provided timely perspectives and practical guidance for the 2026 Florida real estate market.

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Discover What’s Shaping Florida’s Land Market

The Lay of the Land Market Report serves as an essential guide to understanding property values, transaction trends, and growth opportunities in Florida’s changing market.

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Empowering Alabama & Georgia Landowners

Columbus, Georgia

The Lay of the Land® Conference is designed for landowners and investors who want a deeper understanding of the trends influencing land value across Alabama and Georgia.

Through expert analysis and meaningful dialogue, we help bring clarity to a changing landscape.

Date: April 23, 2026
Location: Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center
801 Front Avenue Columbus, Georgia 31901

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