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The Florida news that actually matters when you're relocating — mortgage rates, home insurance, new developments, taxes, and hurricane prep — with the honest read on what each means for a 55+ move to the Treasure Coast.

Aerial view over Jensen Beach, Florida (illustrative)
Hurricane PrepCurrent

Hurricane Isaias Passes; Season Continues with Quiet Outlook Ahead

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin on October 9 with 105 mph winds, leaving over 650,000 homes without power across Florida and Alabama, while the Hurricane Center's outlook expects no new tropical cyclone in the next seven days.

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Aerial view over Stuart, Florida on the St. Lucie River (illustrative)
New DevelopmentCurrent

Major Apartment Construction Breaks Ground at SeaFlower in Bradenton

Construction is underway for an expansive master-planned community in Manatee County, with 362 new apartments rising in West Bradenton.

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Aerial view over Fort Pierce, Florida — marina and Indian River (illustrative)
InsuranceCurrent

Florida Insurance Regulators Approve Additional Rate Cuts as Market Stabilizes This Week

Florida homeowners insurance rates are beginning to ease after years of sharp increases, with regulators approving more reductions and additional insurers entering the market.

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Aerial photo of Miami Beach with skyline and ocean, showcasing a vibrant summer cityscape. (illustrative)
55+ LifestyleCurrent

Vero Beach Tops National Snowbird Rankings as Fall Season Kicks Off

Vero Beach ranks No. 5 among 472 U.S. cities for snowbird appeal according to a 2026 StorageCafe study, as seasonal migration to the Treasure Coast gets underway.

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Close-up of modern high-rise apartment buildings with balconies in Miami, Florida. (illustrative)
InfrastructureCurrent

Florida Coast Medical Center Marks Year One with Expanded Cardiac and Advanced Surgical Services

Florida Coast Medical Center is celebrating its first anniversary, marking one year since the hospital opened its doors as the first new hospital built on the Treasure Coast in more than a decade.

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Aerial view over Vero Beach, Florida (illustrative)
Taxes & SavingsCurrent

Florida Legislature Clears Historic Amendment to Raise Homestead Exemption to $250,000 by 2028

Florida voters will decide November 3, 2026 whether to approve a constitutional amendment that would sharply expand the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes.

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Aerial view over Hobe Sound, Florida (illustrative)
55+ LifestyleCurrent

Snowbird Season Peaks as Retirees Head South—But Florida's Appeal Faces New Headwinds

As October marks the start of peak snowbird migration to Florida, recent research shows Florida's traditional dominance over 55+ relocation is waning, with competing states and rising costs reshaping where older Americans choose to settle.

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Aerial view over Port St. Lucie, Florida (illustrative)
Hurricane PrepCurrent

Isaias Behind Us—Now's the Time for Treasure Coast Home Prep

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on October 9 with sustained winds of 105 mph, reminding residents that storm season continues through November—and preparation before the next threat can mean the difference between smooth recovery and costly damage.

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