[Answered]: Pediatrics ABC is a pediatric practice group in…

Pediatrics ABC is a pediatric practice group in Florida that currently has 50 locations in suburban cities. The practice would like to expand its footprint into rural areas. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) has tasked the Growth and Development Director (GDD) to identify new opportunities to expand by either purchasing existing practices, purchasing land and building a new location, or by leasing office space and renovating. The GDD learns that the City of Sun Palms, a rural community in South Florida is planning to engage with developers to build residential homes and townhomes, commercial properties including office space and retail, community parks, K-12 schools and medical facilities. The GDD must conduct due diligence research to identify what healthcare facilities (including pediatric practices) exist and what other healthcare services are or will be available (such as diagnostic testing facilities, labs, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, etc.). Research has provided information in the attachments below. City of Sun Palms – Geographic and Population Data Population as per last census 23,126 Average household income $52,280 Median age 36.8 * 21.35% were under the age of 15, * 19.04% aged 15 to 29, * 52.06% aged 30 to 64, * 6.78% aged 65 to