MIAMI—Miami boasts the strongest retail market in Florida, but what does 2014 hold in store for landlords and developers on the retail real estate front? GlobeSt.com caught up with three industry watchers—with three different perspectives—to get insight into what the year ahead may bring.

Alyce Robertson, executive director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority, tells GlobeSt.com: “With the surge of residents in Downtown Miami, there is a need for quality retail and restaurants. Retailers see the untapped market and are responding by returning to the core of the community. Brickell City Centre and Miami World Center are examples of development that will draw people into Downtown Miami and expand consumer choices.”

Sabrina Meerbott, director of Retail Leasing at Continental Real Estate Cos., tells GlobeSt.com: “This coming year is an exciting one for South Florida's retail industry, as consumer confidence continues to grow and retailers look to grow their footprint in strong markets like Downtown Miami, Kendall, and Fort Lauderdale.