Thursday, January 18: South Florida real estate market articles

Flamingo, within Everglades National Park, ranked No. 52 in the U.S. on the New York Times list of 52 places to go in 2024 #Everglades

2024 Travel Destinations: 52 Places to Go This Year – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Miami annual handles 8 billion or more stems of flowers destined for the rest of the US as Miami International Airport has become the floral center of the nation in a sophisticated trade that supports 30 trucking companies with an industry economic impact too broad to be totaled.

https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2024/01/16/billions-of-flowers-flowing-through-miami-brighten-nation/

For the past year, consumer spending has had more strength and momentum in South Florida’s economy, and that is expected to continue this year.

https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2024/01/16/consumer-spending-spurs-miami-economy/

Another New York hot spot has opened its first restaurant outside of the state in Miami Beach.

https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/restaurants/article284300048.html#storylink=cpy

Miami Dolphins make Forbes’ most valuable NFL franchises after 24% spike in team net worth

Forbes: Miami Dolphins among most valuable NFL franchises after 24% spike in team net worth – South Florida Business Journal (bizjournals.com)