Property Tax Ballot Watch: Florida Amendment 3 could raise Brevard homestead exemptions for non-school taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, but a bigger exemption may not automatically mean a lower total bill for homeowners. Local Government & Compliance: Sarasota’s new Tax Collector Mike Moran received a $100,767 “transition services” payout from the PACE Funding Agency he previously ran; auditors say it violated state law and that no records show he performed the services. Tourism Marketing Win: Visit North Carolina’s “Ski Florida” campaign earned a US Travel Association award for immersive experiences, using surreal Florida-to-NC messaging and a pop-up ski-lodge concept to drive winter travel. Community Branding & Events: Miss America Week kicked off in West Palm Beach with celebrity hosts Jennifer Hale and Billy Gilman, bringing 52 delegates and boosting local tourism programming. Sports Sponsorship Shift: NCAA Division I teams can now sell jersey patch deals, opening new revenue streams for schools and brands as corporate logos move onto uniforms. Teen Social Media Pressure (Meta): Meta’s major child-safety settlement is pushing platform changes, including limits on teen use—another reminder that marketing and product design are now under intense scrutiny. Local Arts Funding: Sarasota County approved $2.1M in tourist-tax arts grants, but Urbanite Theatre lost its share after declining to sign a DEI acknowledgement required by state law. Real Estate Marketing & Short-Term Rentals: A Brickell condo complex heavily marketed to investors as an “Airbnb dream” is still facing scrutiny over short-term rental practices, with listings reportedly continuing even after city action.