Law Office of Benisa Levin, PA

05/22/2026

Publix’s South Florida shopping spree continues with its recent $78 million purchase of the Fountains of Boynton shopping center.

The 6627 Boynton Beach Boulevard acquisition brings Publix’s total spending on Florida shopping plazas over the past two years to roughly $326.5 million.

Where else has Publix planted the flag? Find out via the link in the comments.

03/08/2026

Residential buyers and owner,

Something to consider …:

Walter and Debbie Priebe renovated their Pompano Beach home in 2021, adding a second story to the house they bought in 2002 for $650,000.

The upgrade triggered a full reassessment, and by 2023 their annual property tax bill jumped from $15,000 to over $90,000. Florida law treats major improvements as new construction, removing protections like the Save Our Homes cap, which had limited annual increases in assessed value.

The Priebes appealed, but the county upheld the new valuation based on nearby sales, including all-cash offers topping $4 million. Their story underscores a growing issue: rising home values and outdated tax laws are making property taxes unaffordable for even long-term homeowners.