PANAMA CITY — City Manager Jeff Brown will not hire a Community Redevelopment Agency director for at least a year, saving about $60,000. Instead, Brown has appointed Stephen Cox as the program manager of the downtown district Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and former administrative assistant Onya Bates to fill Cox’s current position as Millville district…
The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency installed a rain garden on Mapp Road in the Old Palm City Community Redevelopment Area. This attractive, environmentally-friendly project allows water to infiltrate into the soil rather than becoming runoff. This helps to protect the quality of water downstream by preventing runoff from entering storm drains and helps reduce…
Once completed, Leesburg’s $3.8 million streetscape project will be the city’s centerpiece, Mayor John Christian said during a groundbreaking ceremony for the project Tuesday morning. “This streetscape is going to be the centerpiece of our great city,” he said. “We want Leesburg to be a thriving city. I commend all of you who has worked…
Job Description: Business Development Manager Organization: Redevelopment Management Associates Salary: $45,000 – $60,000 DOE Position Summary: (Major Job Duties) Responsible for managing all aspects of business development for a talented and growing consulting firm providing management consulting services to cities in the field of downtown redevelopment, economic development, marketing, urban planning, parking, public/private partnerships, asset management, capital improvements…
Organization: City of St. Cloud Position: Community Redevelopment Specialist Salary: $ 37,939.20 Description: The City of St. Cloud, Florida seeks a Community Redevelopment Specialist who enjoys working in a dynamic, professionally rewarding environment. This position is in the Planning & Zoning Department, and is in support of policy, management and administrative responsibilities of the City.…
Job Description: Redevelopment Director Organization: City of Temple Terrace, Florida Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 annually Overview: This is highly responsible professional work managing the City’s Redevelopment programs and overseeing the day-to-day operations for initiating, planning, and coordinating the City’s redevelopment and economic development initiatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: overseeing projects and budget;…
Job Title: Corridor Redevelopment Manager Organization: City of Hoolywood Starting salary: $68,000 – $85,000 DOQ This position performs highly responsible work in the redevelopment and revitalization of the City’s commercial corridors Work involves responsibility for the administration and direction of subordinate in-house personnel and outside consultants; the assessment of commercial corridor needs; strategic planning for…
An acoustic ceiling that was installed in the old city auditorium at Tuscawilla Park in the 1980s is being torn down to expose the original bow trusses. “We want people to see there is movement going on,” said Pamela Calero, the Ocala Symphony Orchestra’s executive director. “Everything has been approved with the city.” The full…
WEST PALM BEACH — The city is about to get more specific about how loud is too loud in downtown West Palm Beach — and not everyone is happy. The City Commission is expected next month to discuss a proposed ordinance that would regulate noise more downtown, from Flagler Drive to Tamarind Avenue and from…
The Orchid Garden, a hidden gem in downtown Orlando, has undergone a $2 million renovation by Tremont Realty Capital and is back in business. The hall and meeting facility was created in the image of a New Orleans courtyard when Bob Snow built it in the ’80s. He spared little expense, using real marble, brass…
When most motorists pass through downtown Ormond Beach they might see an abandoned building or two. Lucia Fanning and Kristin Heron saw blank canvas. Now the artists’ large-scale works will serve as a backdrop for the inaugural Ormond Beach Granada Grand Festival of the Arts. Julia Truilo, executive director for Ormond Beach Main Street, said…
FORT WALTON BEACH — Bring up public parking in the downtown shopping district and you’re likely to get an earful. Bottom line? Folks want more of it. The city recently agreed to study the parking issue across the entire Community Redevelopment Agency footprint – something that hasn’t happened since 2007. “A lot has happened in…
