Jean Gruss
@JeanGruss
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I help entrepreneurs tell their stories. Newspaper veteran. Scuba diver 🤿, volunteer with @coralcrf.
Florida, USA
Joined February 2010
Florida’s new reality: Its older population is transforming as the state’s costs of living balloon
wsj.com
The Sunshine State used to be where all walks of life could afford a place to retire. That’s changing as it grows pricier.
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Tampa Bay baby corals join fight to restore Florida's reefs https://t.co/yTy39DSzWf
#axiostampabay
axios.com
Thousands of coral babies will be planted on reefs across South Florida and the Keys.
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In the face of California’s proposed tax on billionaires, Google co-founder Larry Page spends $173.4 million on two Miami homes.
wsj.com
The deal comes as high-profile tech investors speak out against a proposed tax on the ultrawealthy in California.
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Peter Thiel’s private investment firm opened an office in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, expanding the billionaire’s presence in Florida, Thiel Capital announced Wednesday.
bloomberg.com
Peter Thiel’s private investment firm opened an office in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, expanding the billionaire’s presence in Florida, Thiel Capital announced Wednesday.
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Biobeat Technologies developed the first FDA-cleared, 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system that is a patch-worn, cuff-less solution for diagnosis and treatment of hypertension.
refreshmiami.com
Biobeat Technologies developed the first FDA-cleared, 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring  (ABPM) system that is a patch-worn, cuff-less
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“We’re going to lose big time.” Why condo owners are struggling with the worst market in more than 10 years.
wsj.com
Condo prices this fall posted their biggest declines since 2012, hit by rising homeowner-association dues and weaker demand.
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Jorge Luis Borges on English:
English is such a robust, flexible, richly-endowed language that puns come easily. We have such an abundance of words, and there are so many natural conduits flowing between them, that all but the most sophisticated wordplay is just not impressive. Other languages are different.
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January 1, Floridians whose disability or diagnoses occurred before age 46, will have access to ABLE United accounts
naplesnews.com
January 1, Floridians whose disability or diagnoses occurred before age 46, will have access to ABLE United accounts
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Jeff Gundlach: "I believe at 6%, the Fed will announce QE (aka buying long term bonds) and when they do, you will have to be very quick, and buy as much as you possibly could, because it'll be just like when they announced buying corporate bonds during COVID... bonds ripped $TLT
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Port Canaveral becomes busiest cruise port in the world surpassing PortMiami https://t.co/fUlSuh2Iwy via @@YahooNews
yahoo.com
Port Canaveral's growth in passengers this year marked a 13.3% surge over 7.9 million passengers last year.
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“A convergence of heavy development, geological instability and rising waters threatens the long-term investability of South Florida barrier islands.”
miamiherald.com
Unseen forces are at work under the gleaming towers lining barrier islands like Sunny Isles Beach.
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Developer Stephen Ross will work with Archer Aviation to help build a network of launchpads for a fleet of flying vehicles in South Florida
wsj.com
The developer will work with Archer Aviation to help build a network of launchpads for a fleet of flying vehicles in South Florida.
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Unseen forces may play role in buildings sinking in South Florida. “So much rests on real estate in Florida that it would be criminal to ignore the slightest risk to our wealth or well-being.” Read more at: https://t.co/ntUFmO7s7C
miamiherald.com
Unseen forces are at work under the gleaming towers lining barrier islands like Sunny Isles Beach.
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Naples surgeon’s implant innovation draws major backing
gulfshorebusiness.com
Dr. Steven Goldberg developed a new shoulder implant for increased efficiency and less invasiveness, inspired by ovoid-shape designs and patient needs.
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Florida litigation reforms are starting to pay off. Auto and home insurers are announcing rate cuts and even issuing rebates.
wsj.com
De Santis’s 2023 law is reducing home and auto insurance rates.
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Blackstone sold a senior living facility, Sterling Aventura at 2777 Northeast 183rd Street in Aventura, Florida for 25% of its price 8 years ago. Sold for $12M. Purchased for $48.9M in 2017. In March, Blackstone entered into a loan modification agreement with Wilmington
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Brightline just kicked the can 8 months on $985M of bonds > Had to offer additional collateral to bondholders; > Bonds pay 10% and are backed by 'commuter-rail access rights' from Florida counties First new US private passenger railroad in 100 years already restructuring
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Condo buyer beware! Some amenities you think are common areas like pools may actually be privately owned. Brickell House rooftop condo to be deeded to lender after auction - South Florida Business Journal https://t.co/4k7l1j61WA via @SFBJNews
bizjournals.com
A rooftop condo in Miami's Brickell House will go to its lender after a failed bankruptcy auction, leaving a $4.59M unsecured claim.
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Momentum for eliminating property taxes in Florida faces multiple obstacles, risks
businessobserverfl.com
Property tax reform is a hot-button issue as Florida legislators get ready for the 2026 legislative session.
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