MIAMI—Here's a look at the trends, announcements and deals you may have missed this week In Florida.

Early this week in Florida, we saw plans emerge for new commercial real estate projects and renovations. Significant ones. We also saw strong activity in Florida's secondary and tertiary markets.

CHICAGO—The industry is dominated by small business owners, most of whom can't bring properties up to their true potential.

IRVINE, CA—Ten-X's Peter Muoio says the shift toward online shopping will ensure that the retail sector “will continue to face a steep climb on its road to recovery.”