Unlocking Potential: Mastering Florida’s Live Local Act
- wgclients01
- Jun 9
- 3 min read
As Florida prepares for the next phase of housing policy reform, Commercial Real Estate Women Miami (CREW Miami) presents a timely Lunch and Learn exploring the impact of the Live Local Act. “Unlocking Potential: Mastering Florida’s Live Local Act” will take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mayfair House Hotel & Garden (3000 Florida Ave., Miami, FL 33133).
With SB1730 set to become law on July 1, 2025, panelists will break down how recent amendments will affect zoning, administrative approvals, and development rights across Florida. The session will provide practical guidance for professionals working at the intersection of public policy, real estate law, and multifamily development.
Featured speakers include Representative Vicki L. Lopez (Florida House District 113), Gus Cabrera (Principal, Evergreen Venture Group), and Maritza Haro Salgado (Partner, Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes). Shannon Wilson, Associate Director at Berkadia, will moderate the conversation.
“This is more than a legislative update—it’s a blueprint for how real estate professionals can move forward confidently under the new Live Local guidelines,” said Josie Legido Correa, Director of Business Development at JWR Construction Services and 2025 Board President of CREW Miami. “At CREW Miami, we’re focused on education and connection. Events like this empower our members to lead, adapt, and shape the future of real estate development across South Florida.”
Meet the Speakers
Representative Vicki L. Lopez
Florida House of Representatives, District 113
Vicki.Lopez
Elected in 2022, Representative Lopez has become a key advocate for housing policy in Florida. She has sponsored legislation related to condominium safety and the Live Local Act in both the 2023 and 2024 sessions. Appointed to multiple legislative subcommittees, she also serves on the Board of Directors for the Housing Development Corporation of Florida. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Lopez brings more than 30 years of public service experience in affordable housing, education, and justice reform.
Gus Cabrera
Principal, Evergreen Venture Group
Gus Cabrera
Gus Cabrera leads Evergreen Venture Group, a real estate development and investment firm. He is the immediate past President of the Latin Builders Association and previously held executive roles at MasTec, Inc., and Resia. Cabrera’s experience spans operations, construction, and government affairs in Florida and beyond.
Maritza Haro Salgado
Partner, Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes
Maritza Haro Salgado
Maritza Haro Salgado is a land use and zoning attorney working across several Miami-Dade municipalities. Her legal career includes clerkships and internships with the City of Miami and the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. A graduate of FIU Law and College of Business, she is also a licensed real estate agent and active member of the Latin Builders Association and Cuban American Bar Association.
Lissette Calderon
Founder and CEO, Neology Group
Lissette Calderon
Lissette Calderon is the founder and CEO of Neology Group, a vertically integrated real estate firm known for transforming undervalued areas into vibrant neighborhoods. Her work has played a major role in the revitalization of the Miami River District, Allapattah, and the Palmer Lake area. A native Miamian and one of the few female developers in the U.S., Calderon serves on multiple real estate advisory boards and nonprofit organizations supporting youth and education. She holds a degree in economics from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Shannon Wilson (Moderator)
Associate Director, Berkadia
Shannon Wilson(Moderator)
Shannon Wilson has facilitated over $6 billion in capital placements across 28 states since joining Berkadia’s Miami office in 2016. She brings deep expertise in acquisitions, refinances, mezzanine loans, bridge loans, and construction loans across nearly all asset classes.. A longtime CREW Miami member and 2025 Programs Director, Wilson is a graduate of the CREW Network Leadership Certificate Program.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, 3000 Florida Ave., Miami, FL 33133
Registration: miami.crewnetwork.org/events/2025/unlocking-potential-mastering-florida-s-live-local-act
Tickets: $75 Member | $95 Walk-In; $95 Nonmember | $105 Walk-In
For more information, visit CREWMiami.org and follow @CREWMiami.