Free Community Bulletin Board for Longwood Place, FL

Gables Estates, a small gated community located in Coral Gables just outside Miami, was named by Zillow as the most expensive neighborhood in the U.S. in 2024. Beverly Hills, California, which is now ranked No. 4, no longer holds that crown.

According to the report, 7 of the 10 most expensive neighborhoods are in the Sunshine State, including the top 3. Port Royal in Naples (No. 2) and Old Cutler Bay in Coral Gables (No. 3) have typical home values between $11 million and $15 million.

San Marino Island (No. 7), Palm Island (No. 9), and Rivo Alto Island (No. 10) made Greater Miami the most listed area overall. Founded by golfer Jack Nicklaus, The Bear's Club in Jupiter (No. 8) is the only remaining Florida neighborhood listed that is not in Miami Beach.

Essential workers across the state can now apply for financial aid to purchase their first home through the Hometown Heroes Housing Program, a state-funded initiative offering zero-interest loans to help cover down payments and closing costs.

Backed by $50 million in state funding through the Live Local Act, the program provides up to $35,000 in forgivable loans for eligible first-time homebuyers in the communities where they serve.

Eligible applicants include full-time employees of Florida-based companies working in healthcare or schools, first responders, public safety or court employees, childcare workers, or current or veteran service members.

A key feature of the program is its self-sustaining model. When a homeowner sells their property, the assistance is returned to the state, replenishing the fund to help future buyers without new taxpayer investment.

The Farmers Feeding Florida (FFF) program connects farmers and ranchers with surplus stock in the slow season and families struggling to make ends meet.

By expanding food bank infrastructure, the Sunshine State can supply more fresh produce, meat, and other products to more food banks to help hungry people.

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson and Senate President Ben Albritton joined other state leaders and representatives from the agriculture sector to announce the program's launch. Albritton called it a "hand up, not a handout."

Included in the 2025-26 state budget, FFF uses state funding to increase the availability of fresh food products for Floridians who face food insecurity daily. About 170,000 gallons of milk went to needy families within the past month.