MIAMI—Nitin Motwani, managing principal for Miami Worldcenter and Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board member, sounds off.

ORLANDO—Avnet, a global distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology, just signed a significant lease that demonstrates a trend.

ATLANTA—Steve Dils, principal and managing director of Avison Young's Atlanta office, faced plenty of challenges as an NFL quarterback—almost every week. So how does he handle challenges in commercial real estate?

MIAMI—Alabama-based management company has purchased properties in Mississippi and Georgia.