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aunders Real Estate, a Lakeland-based brokerage, has broken away from the SVN franchise to operate independently, focusing on large-acreage land and commercial real estate across Florida and the southeastern United States. Led by Dean Saunders, Gary Ralston, and Todd Dantzler, the firm's team of over 100 advisors will concentrate on key markets including Central Florida, Tampa, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, and North Carolina.

    The company is well-known for its expertise in agriculture, conservation, recreation, and development land. This move underscores Saunders Real Estate's commitment to providing tailored solutions for landowners and developers in the Southeast.

    In other news, STM Canna, a cannabis processing machinery manufacturer based in Spokane Valley, Washington, has expanded to Tampa by leasing 2,676 square feet at the Bank of America Plaza downtown.