FLORIDA MULTIFAMILY OWNERS:
Turn The Live Local Act Into $3,000 Per Unit, Per Year in Tax Savings.
HOSTED BY LEVERAGE LIVE LOCAL
LEADING LIVE LOCAL 2026 · Thursday, September 3, 2026 2:00-6:00 PM
Featuring Senator Alexis Calatayud
Florida's top operators and policymakers, together for one afternoon — turning the Live Local Act into real projects and reliable tax savings.
Come for the playbook, stay for the hosted reception, leave with clarity.
Policy into projects. Incentives into income.
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THE PROGRAM
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1:30 - 2:00 PM - Doors open. Check in, collect your badge, and settle in with coffee before the program begins. Our team will be on hand to help you get oriented. If you plan to run your property during the afternoon, bring your basic property details so we can move quickly at the analysis station.
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2:00 - 2:10 PM - A welcome and a short framing of the afternoon: what the Live Local Act makes possible for Florida multifamily owners and developers, how the day is structured, and what you can expect to take away.
Speakers:
Annaliese Garcia
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2:10 - 2:25 PM - Covers the housing shortage, project pipeline, and growth of Live Local tax-exemption applications.
Speakers:Anthony Bonet
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2:25 - 2:45PM - Hear from Senator Calatayud on the current state of the Live Local Act, followed by a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A. As the legislation continues to evolve, this session will explore where the program stands today, what is on the legislative horizon, and what it means for owners, developers, and investors evaluating whether to act now.
Speakers:Senator Alexis Calatayud
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3:00 - 3:30 PM — Real development testimonies from operators who have put the Live Local Act to work. Speakers walk through what qualified, how the numbers came together, and the practical decisions behind bringing a project from concept to approval. Speaker lineup to be announced.
Speakers:
Alfonso Costa Jr. – Falcone Group
Michael Wohl - Coral Rock Group
Tim Peterson - White Oak Development
Alejandro Arrieta - The Estate Companies
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3:30 - 4:00 PM — How the Live Local Act is reshaping the financing picture. As lenders begin to underwrite the additional cash flow these exemptions create, it is changing what gets built, refinanced, and sold across Florida. This session looks at where institutional capital is heading and what it means for owners financing or repositioning Live Local assets.
Speakers:Roberto Pesant - Cushman & Wakefield
Chad Musgrove - PGIM
Richard Kourbage - Greystone
Jared Frydman - JSB Capital
Todd Linden - RPM Living
Matthew Martinez - Beacon Hill Development
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4:00 - 4:20 PM - Discussion about the first Live Local project, its history, and its trajectory.
Daniel Lopez - Leverage Live Local
Matthew Martinez - Beacon Hill Development
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4:55 - 5:15 PM - Closing remarks and wrap-up of the afternoon's themes, with clear next steps for owners and developers ready to explore what the Live Local Act could mean for their portfolio.
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5:15 - 6:00 PM - Stay for a hosted reception with drinks and hors d'oeuvres. It is the best part of the afternoon for candid conversation with speakers, the Leverage Live Local team, and fellow owners, operators, and developers from across Florida.
Meet the Speakers
Anthony Bonet
Managing Director, BBG
Alexis Calatayud
Florida State Senator, District 38
Michael Wohl
Principal, Coral Rock Development Group
Alfonso Costa Jr.
Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Falcone Group
Principal, The Estate Companies
Alejandro Arrieta
Tim Peterson
White Oak Development
Roberto Pesant
Executive Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield
Managing Director, JSB Capital
Jared Frydman
Senior Managing Director, Greystone
Richard Kourbage
Chad Musgrove
Executive Director, PGIM
Todd Linden
Managing Director of Investments, RPM Living
Matthew Martinez
CEO, Beacon Hill Development
Daniel M. Lopez
Founder & President, Leverage Live Local
Alexa Ubaldo
VP of Operations, Leverage Live Local
Channel 10 News
Annaliese Garcia
From Policy to Execution: a real-world framework
Over one dynamic afternoon, you’ll connect with policymakers, C-suite executives, and leading service providers who are shaping the future of Florida’s Live Local Act. From policy insights to advice from operators on the ground floor, you’ll walk away with an actionable plan.
Leading Live Local will spotlight the most pressing conversations around tax exemptions, zoning changes, and creative development incentives, with tailored panels, networking reception, and a masterclass covering real-world operations.