West Marine Bankruptcy Restructuring: Fort Lauderdale-based West Marine filed for Chapter 11 and plans to close 59 stores across 23 states, with eight closures in Florida (including Orlando, Jacksonville Beach, Palm Coast, and Venice), citing supply chain disruptions, extreme weather, and shifting consumer behavior. Florida Insurance Watch: A new insurance update flags USAA returning nearly $1B to Florida policyholders, regulators changing how they review property insurance complaints, and Citizens managing policy counts during hurricane season. World Cup + Local Finance Logistics: Miami’s first World Cup match brings strict stadium rules and cashless operations at Hard Rock Stadium, plus security planning for the fan festival at Bayfront Park—details that can affect visitor spending and transit demand. Real Estate + Density: Bachow Ventures is seeking Fort Lauderdale approval to revise a downtown tower plan, adding 62 residential “flexibility” units and increasing allowable floorplate size while adjusting setbacks. Investment + Capital Markets: JLL says luxury hotel investment activity should pick up, pointing to strong performance and limited supply growth, with private equity driving a large share of deals. Tech/Defense Deal: Quantum Cyber executed an exclusive IP license for quantum photonic antenna technology tied to drone and counter-UAS defense applications. Startup Funding (AgeTech): Melbourne’s Kalogon raised $5.75M to expand smart seating for aging and mobility needs, backed by AARP-linked programs.