PANAMA CITY — Great South President Jason Lewis wants to create a catalyst to drive future development downtown. “We are attempting to create a defacto ‘real estate gold rush’ of people fighting to get in on the ground floor,” Lewis wrote in the questionnaire responses to the Panama City Commission. “But this ONLY works when…
PANAMA CITY — If city commissioners decide Tuesday to select three developers to work together on a makeover of the Panama City Marina, it could be because the proposals are similar. At the Nov. 4 City Commission meeting, Mayor Greg Brudnicki wanted to combine the top three marina proposals — which for all indications are…
SARASOTA – Software entrepreneur Jesse Biter’s plans for affordable apartments downtown may have new life with the involvement of another developer. On Monday, attorneys representing the Atlanta-based Carter Acquisitions, LLC, will ask the City Commission to let the project proceed under a new site plan and without paying into the city’s affordable housing trust fund.…
CRESTVIEW — A yet to be selected Main Street Crestview Association and CRA director will be an hourly position based on the budgeted and advertised $41,511 salary, including benefits. The Community Redevelopment Agency board unanimously approved the measure at its Nov. 10 meeting. Based on the job requirements, City Clerk Betsy Roy recommended the position…
In Eatonville, the historic hometown of “Their Eyes Were Watching God” author Zora Neale Hurston, their eyes may soon be watching helicopters soar over eight stories of Lamborghinis, Bentleys and yachts. At least that’s the plan being offered by developers who hope to transform the town into a futuristic commercial hub. The Eatonville Town Council…
EDGEWATER — Several years of planning will culminate next week when city leaders make their case to the Volusia County Council for the city’s first Community Redevelopment Area, a proposal that will look to rehabilitate a stretch of U.S. 1 and create a new downtown. City officials had originally pitched a 40-year CRA, in which…
Delray Beach, FL (October 23, 2014)…Downtown Delray Beach DDA District retail and restaurant sales volume from 2008-2013 has increased by $62 million. The additional sales totaled $237,008,429, a 35.4% increase in retail and restaurant business over the past five years. The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority requests figures from the State of Florida Department of…
Job Title: Program Administrator Organization: City of Melbourne Salary: $47,421.47 to $60,703.22 annually Description A qualified applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Social Science, Public Administration or related field with at least three years experience or a Master’s degree with at least two years experience in the management of State/Federal grant-funded housing…
Consulting Director: The City of Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) located in Live Oak, Florida, is seeking experienced and professional Community Redevelopment Agency Consulting Services to lead redevelopment efforts in this rural community. Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in community redevelopment or rural / urban renewal, real estate, finance and public…
Organization: City of Melbourne Position Title: Planner Pay Grade/Starting Salary: $47,421 to $60,803 annually A bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or related field required. A minimum of one year of professional urban or regional planning experience is required. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s license. Applicants who possess a valid out of…
The City of New Port Richey, FL invites interested qualified parties to submit qualifications and proposals in response to RFP15-004 Hacienda Hotel Rehabilitation. This solicitation is to provide professional services for repair and rehabilitation of the Historic Hacienda Hotel located at 5621 Main Street, New Port Richey FL 34652. This project is funded through a…
The City of New Port Richey invites interested qualified parties to submit sealed quotations and proposals in response to RFQP 15-003 Hacienda Hotel Condition Assessment. This solicitation is to provide professional services to complete a Hacienda Hotel Condition Assessment and Florida Master Site File Update. The subject property is located at 5621 Main Street, New…
