Florida

CarePlus is expanding its Medicare Advantage offerings in Florida for 2026, featuring up to 12 plan options across 20 counties. New additions include a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan and a Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan targeting respiratory ailments. Select plans offer out-of-network specialist access and enhanced mental health benefits, plus integration with the Go365 wellness program. All plans have $0 premiums and $0 copays for primary care and select services. Enrollment is open October 15 – December 7.

Roofing Corp of America (RCA) acquired Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal, marking its 15th acquisition. Springer-Peterson, a leading commercial and industrial roofing contractor in central Florida since 1981, will operate as a stand-alone entity within RCA. This partnership expands RCA’s footprint in Florida, enhancing its services and market reach. Springer-Peterson’s leadership will remain in place. The acquisition aligns with RCA’s vision to consolidate the roofing industry by integrating premier contractors and leveraging economies of scale, backed by FirstService Corporation.

Santana Equestrian Private Financial (SEQP) plans a pilot program in Canal Point, Florida to cultivate açaí palms, aiming for the first US domestic production. SEQP will use its BioActivium™ organic soil technology to replicate Amazon growing conditions, addressing the challenge of fresh açaí’s perishability. Success could offer US consumers fresh “tree-to-bowl” açaí, reducing reliance on frozen imports. The early-stage initiative focuses on R&D, with no revenue projections. Potential benefits include sustainability and diversification, though success relies on replicating Amazon conditions.

JetBlue and Brightline have formed an intermodal alliance for streamlined travel in Florida. Customers can now book Brightline rail tickets directly on jetblue.com, creating combined itineraries. This integrated booking optimizes travel to and from cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando with seamless air-rail transfers, offering convenience and enhanced customer recovery options during disruptions.

Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL) announced plans for *Veranda Bay*, a luxury gated waterfront community in Flagler Beach, Florida. Opening Q4 2025, it features 172 residences priced from the mid-$500k, with five floor plans (3-5 bedrooms, 2-4 bathrooms, 2-3-car garages). Located along the Intracoastal Waterway, the development will include marina docks, resort-style pools, tennis/pickleball courts, and fitness facilities. Strategically positioned between Jacksonville and Orlando, it targets affluent commuters and retirees. The project aligns with Toll’s Florida-focused strategy, leveraging pre-recession land acquisitions and watersports amenities to differentiate itself as coastal demand surges, following similar success at Balmoral Isles in Daytona.