In Our Expert Opinion SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate

This episode emphasizes the critical efforts needed to protect and restore Florida's springs and waterways with Ryan Smart, Executive Director of the Florida Springs Council. As the head of a nonprofit dedicated to preserving these vital natural resources, Ryan discusses significant challenges facing Florida springs, such as pollution and excessive water withdrawal.

The conversation also explores the importance of community involvement and legislative action in conservation efforts. Ryan highlights how local advocacy and legal representation are essential in driving policy changes and ensuring effective enforcement of environmental laws. Public awareness and participation are crucial in sustaining the natural beauty and crucial ecological functions of Florida springs, as well as promoting environmental stewardship and conservation.

Learn more at SVNsaunders.com and FloridaSpringsCouncil.org.

In this episode, we explore agritourism with Lena Juarez, Founder of JEJ & Associates and Executive Director of the Florida Agritourism Association. Lena discusses the significant role agritourism plays in Florida's economy, combining two of the state's top industries: tourism and agriculture.

She also highlights how recent legislative changes have enhanced liability protection for farmers, enabling them to host a variety of public events and create new income streams. From u-pick operations to weddings on farms, agritourism is shown as a dynamic sector that not only supports farmers and ranchers but also contributes to community building and education.

Learn more at SVNsaunders.com and VisitFloridaFarms.org.

Jeff Bewsher is a Senior Advisor at SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler and a Certified Wildlife Biologist at Legacy Wildlife Services. In this episode, Jeff takes listeners on a deep dive into the world of hunting lease management and its crucial role in land conservation and real estate.
With his unique expertise, Jeff highlights how hunting leases offer both sustainable wildlife management solutions and valuable revenue streams for landowners. The episode explores the challenges and opportunities within the industry, providing invaluable insights for anyone interested in land management, wildlife conservation, and real estate.

Learn more at SVNsaunders.com and LegacyWildlife.com.

The exclusive Lay of the Land Market Report continues to be the single source of verified Florida sales data used to evaluate real estate market trends and land values throughout the year. Recorded at the annual Florida Lay of the Land Conference, this presentation was delivered by Dean Saunders, Founder and Managing Partner of SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler.

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Recorded at the Florida Lay of the Land Conference, this panel provided valuable insights into how real estate developers and industry leaders are adapting to challenges, seizing opportunities, and strategizing for the future amidst the evolving economic environment. Moderated by Gary Ralston of SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler, the discussion was joined by Noah Breakstone of BTI Partners, Timothy P. Hultgren of D.R. Horton, and Bobby Anderson of Alliance Residential Company.

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This episode is a recorded discussion from the annual Florida Lay of the Land Conference.  The discussion brought together leaders in consulting forestry, timberland real estate, forest landowners, and the timber industry to discuss the current state of timberland in Florida. Jack Vogel of Natural Resource Planning Services moderated the session, inviting expert panelists Greg Driskell of SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler, Wesley Carter of Loncala, Mike Daniel of Robbins Manufacturing, Ken Griner of Usher Land & Timber, and Eric Handley of Usher Land & Timber.

Learn more at SVNsaunders.com and LayOfTheLandConference.com.