the statute suggests, a proffer of evidence in support of a punitive damage claim is sufficient and a formal evidentiary hearing is not required. See Strasser v. Yalmanchi, 677 So.2d 22, 23 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996), rev. dismissed, 699 So.2d 1372 (Fla. 1997); Solis v. Calvo, 689 So.2d 366, 369, n.2 (Fla. 3d DCA

ated by either a presentation of supporting evidence already in the record or by a proffer of the evidence to come. Page 2 of 4 EFTA00599169 See Strasser v. Yalamanchi, 677 So. 2d 22 (Pla. 4th DCA 1996). 11. By way of proffer, the evidence that will be presented in this case is that Defendant Epstei