Lay of the Land Conference

The Lay of the Land Conference is an annual gathering of landowners, policymakers, investors and other industry affiliates who want the most accurate, current data about the Florida land market. Guest speakers will share economic, market, sales and regulatory expertise.

Event Details

Date: February 23 & 24, 2023
Location: Bonnet Springs Park
400 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33815

Discover the value of your land based on actual sales data, hear from industry experts on key investment strategies and Florida market trends, learn from business experts in breakout sessions and network with industry leaders over the course of the event.

The Lay of the Land conference is offered to our clients, landowners, and related interests. We respectfully ask that real estate brokers and licensed associates do not attend the event.

Event Schedule

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23

12:30 PM           Registrant Check In
1:00 PM Welcome
Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM
1:15 PM    Florida Economic Update
Dr. Jerry Parrish, Economist – Florida State University
1:45 PM Residential Development Discussion
David Auld, President and CEO – D.R. Horton
2:45 PM Break
3:00 PM   Breakout Sessions
A. Agricultural Panel
   B. Eminent Domain
    Andrew Diaz - Partner, Gaylord Merlin Ludovici & Diaz
4:00 PM   Break
4:15 PM             Breakout Sessions
   A. Transportation Panel
B. Conservation Panel
5:15 PM              Networking Reception

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

8:00 AM              Registrant Check In & Breakfast Buffet
9:00 AM              Welcome
Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM
9:15 AM              Economic Update
Jim Costello, Chief Economist – MSCI Real Assets
9:45 AM              Legislative Update
Wilton Simpson, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM Residential Panel
11:30 AM            Lunch
Josh Henderson, CEO - Bonnet Springs Park
12:00 PM            Lay of the Land Market Report
Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM

Lay of the Land Market Report

Our exclusive Lay of the Land Market Report includes sales values on all land property types, including Ranch & Recreational, Residential Development, Timberland, Farm & Nurseries, Citrus, Transitional Land, Remainder Rights, and Conservation Easements.

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The Lay of the Land conference is organized and sponsored exclusively by SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate and is offered to our clients, landowners, and related interests. This is our primary audience and space is limited, so we respectfully ask that real estate brokers and licensed associates do not attend the event.