They really can't help but reference "Stand Your Ground" in every self-defense case, whether it is relevant or not. And usually, it isn't. Even jurisdictions imposing a duty to retreat do so only when retreat can be accomplished in complete safety. Unless you are in the rare scenario where you are presented with an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm from which you can retreat in complete safety, "stand your ground" laws are completely irrelevant.
It also is not necessary that Lott said he was in fear for his life. Under Florida law, deadly force may be used if "necessary to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony." "Forcible felony" includes carjacking and robbery. He was justified in using deadly force to prevent Bermudez from completing those crimes by escaping with his property, even if he was in no fear for his life.
Thanks to Leftist judges diluting the intent of the 2005 law the GOP FL legislature amended it. Glad they did.