Andrew Diaz is a partner at Gaylord Merlin Ludovici & Diaz, one of Florida’s leading voices on eminent domain law. With decades of experience representing landowners, Andrew brings clarity to what can often be a complex and frustrating process.

Hosted by Tyler Davis, President of Saunders Real Estate, this episode explores the foundational rights of property owners, recent trends in eminent domain, and what landowners should know if they receive a notice of taking. Andrew also shares real-world case studies from his work, breaking down exactly how full compensation is determined and won for his clients.

Gaylord Merlin Ludovici & Diaz is a long-standing strategic partner of the Lay of the Land Florida Conference.

Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com and GaylordMerlin.com.

Kyle Porter is the founder of Normal Sport, a news media company that offers a blend of golf coverage, fresh perspectives, and heartfelt storytelling to over 15,000 newsletter subscribers. In this podcast episode, Kyle joins Tyler Davis and David Hill for a slightly different conversation that explores entrepreneurship, branding, and calculated risk-taking.

While their discussion is not heavily focused on real estate, it still delivers meaningful takeaways on dedication, resilience, and strategic decision-making that can apply to all aspects of business. Mixed in with some fun conversation on the upcoming Masters Tournament, the episode offers valuable insights into building a business, identifying market opportunities, and leveraging storytelling to engage an audience.

Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com and NormalSport.com.

In this special episode, we continue our coverage of the 2025 Lay of the Land Florida Conference, bringing you the final recorded breakout sessions from the event. Hosted by Saunders Real Estate on February 27-28 in Lakeland, Florida, this annual event brings together landowners, policymakers, and industry professionals to share the latest land market trends.

Through these collected recordings, experts share an update on Florida’s diverse agricultural sectors, strategies for land value appreciation and rezoning, and innovative ways to monetize land encumbered by conservation easements. The episode also explores the evolving landscape of conservation funding, policy, and the long-term impact of initiatives like The Florida Wildlife Corridor.

Learn more and request an invite for next year's conference at LayOfTheLandConference.com.

Chapters
(00:00:27) Perspectives on Florida's Agricultural Sectors
(00:58:15) Strategies to Increase Land Values
(01:49:12) Monetizing Encumbered Land
(02:48:08) Conservation Land Values, Funding & Policy