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This curated collection of published or publishable content authored by LAI members showcases our industry’s best thought leadership. Articles and excerpts share a wealth of knowledge — from industry trends and academic research to expert perspectives.
Benderson Development’s tremendous influence on Sarasota-area Commercial Landscape
July 14, 2025
Benderson Development, one of the nation’s largest privately-owned development companies, is highly influential on the Sarasota-area commercial-real estate landscape. At the FL Suncoast Chapter April meeting, Benderson executive Mark Chait gave an excellent presentation showcasing the influence.
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Benderson Development, one of the nation’s largest privately-owned development companies, is highly influential on the Sarasota-area commercial-real estate landscape. At the FL Suncoast Chapter April meeting, Benderson executive Mark Chait gave an excellent presentation showcasing the influence.
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City of Yes: A Conversation with the New York City Planning Commissioner
July 9, 2025
The New York Chapter hosted a conversation between the New York City Planning Commissioner, Daniel Garodnick, and Annemarie Gray, Executive Director of Open New York. They discussed the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan that will help alleviate the housing shortage in New York.
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The New York Chapter hosted a conversation between the New York City Planning Commissioner, Daniel Garodnick, and Annemarie Gray, Executive Director of Open New York. They discussed the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan that will help alleviate the housing shortage in New York.
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Durga Poudel, Ph.D, Professor Emeritus
June 18, 2025
LAI At-Large member Durga Poudel, Ph.D was granted the title of Professor Emeritus from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA, in recognition of his lifelong academic contributions and service.
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LAI At-Large member Durga Poudel, Ph.D was granted the title of Professor Emeritus from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA, in recognition of his lifelong academic contributions and service.
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An Approach to Developing a Habitat Assessment Procedure for Stormwater Ponds
June 10, 2025
Renowned aquatic ecologist Michael Barbour, Ph.D, a LAI FL Suncoast Chapter member, presented on An Approach to Developing a Habitat Assessment Procedure for Stormwater Ponds at a recent Sarasota Bay Rotary Club meeting.
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Renowned aquatic ecologist Michael Barbour, Ph.D, a LAI FL Suncoast Chapter member, presented on An Approach to Developing a Habitat Assessment Procedure for Stormwater Ponds at a recent Sarasota Bay Rotary Club meeting.
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2025 Suncoast Economic Forecast
February 27, 2025
On Thursday, January 30, the LAI FL Suncoast Chapter hosted its second meeting as an official LAI Chapter. Michael Snipes, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Instruction of Economics, University South Florida, Sarasota, Manatee, presented on the 2025 Suncoast Economic Outlook. Prior to Professor Snipe&... Read more
