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By Gary Tasman December 2021 marks an unpleasant milestone, as the first cases of COVID-19 were reported to the World Health Organization two years ago this month. While we certainly all feel like we have a clearer picture of the pandemic’s influence than we did when it first reached our country, much of the initial […]

By Gary Tasman Although it seems the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may finally be behind us, its effects continue to change the way we do business. It also continues to create some challenging situations for both commercial property owners and their tenants. Earlier this year, we discussed how force majeure lease clauses are being

By Gary Tasman Nationwide, commercial property is experiencing a significant shift in the makeup of the brick- and-mortar retail market. The COVID-19 pandemic has repeatedly taught us that convenience is king, and although we have somewhat returned to our pre-pandemic routines, online ordering, delivery services, and omni-channel distribution are all continuing to thrive. While some

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By Gary Tasman If “season” in Southwest Florida felt a little different to you this year, it’s probably no surprise. We’ve all grown accustomed to seasonal population fluctuations, but the variance between our busy winters and lazy summers is decreasing rapidly—and this new year-round tourism trend will have a significant impact on our local economy

By Gary Tasman The scaffolding has been removed from the new air traffic control tower at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), serving as a visual reminder of the rapid growth and transformation of our region. The travel and tourism industry has long been Southwest Florida’s major economic driver. While travel trends are still slow in

By Gary Tasman When Hurricane Charley decimated parts of Charlotte County in 2004, it took years for the community to recover, but ultimately led to an evolution of downtown Punta Gorda. But while Punta Gorda has undergone a significant and noticeable revitalization, development across the river in Port Charlotte has progressed less dramatically. That changed

By Gary Tasman Property values are soaring, and interest rates are at near record lows. It’s no wonder many commercial property owners are considering selling their assets to take advantage of one of the strongest sellers’ markets in recent history. Much like preparing to sell a home, commercial properties need to be appealing to potential

By Gary Tasman Review the financial statements of nearly any location-based business and you’ll see a similarity. In most cases, the company’s most significant investment will be its real estate.  Whether that business leases a small office or owns a 500,000 square foot warehouse, its land, buildings, and improvements will account for some of the

By Gary Tasman “Sustainability” has become one of the most common buzzwords in the business world, thanks to an evolving movement focusing on the triple bottom line: Profit, people, and planet. While the environmental impact of the way we conduct business shouldn’t be downplayed, the last year forced many businesses to double down on the