The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its March Lunch & Learn on March 14. The event took place at the R. Gerald Hethcoat Community Center and was sponsored by the Williston Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Lunch was provided by Cafe Trolley Deli & Dawgs. Laura Jones, Community Development & Grants manager for the…
New Port Richey city council members have approved the $1.1 million purchase of land fronting the Cotee River that has been a priority acquisition of city leaders for several years now. The property, known as the Montemayor parcel, is sandwiched between a boat ramp park to the south and the “Potter Property” to the north…
For a buck, riders can board a quiet green and white electric shuttle to and from the beach and other municipal locations in Lake Worth Beach and Boynton Beach. “These vehicles are a low-cost, safe, environmentally positive alternative to driving. We have one of the highest riderships to Tri-Rail, so this should provide the ‘last mile’ to our…
The Cape Community Redevelopment Agency discussed this week different measures that could be taken to further eliminate unsightliness and illegal dumping in commercial trash receptacles in city parking lots in the South Cape. Solid Waste Manager Terry Schweitzer said the receptacle enclosures aren’t kept clean, which is attracting rats, mice, birds, and insects and the…
Development grants and urban renewal plans are usually sponsored by a local organisation called a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). If you’re unfamiliar with what a CRA is, it’s essentially an organisation that helps revitalise urban areas. Tampa has eight different CRAs, with the one in East Tampa being one of the largest in the state.…
The City of Dade City is seeking a full-time Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to work under the direction of the Utilities Director. The full-time schedule will work Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Pay range: $24.58 to $36.86 per hour. The link to the full job posting and online application is:…
SALARY RANGE: $66,997.37-$107,195.79 Senior Planner – City of Oakland Park GENERAL DEFINITION Position is responsible for advanced managerial and professional work in the areas of planning and development for the City’s current and long-range planning goals, objectives, and initiatives. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, comprehensive and neighborhood planning, development review, conducting…
SALARY RANGE: $55,118.90-$88,190.25 Planner – City of Oakland Park POSITION Position is responsible for intermediate level professional work in the areas of planning and development for the City’s current and long-range planning goals, objectives, and initiatives. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, comprehensive and neighborhood planning, development review, conducting research, and special…
The wait is nearly over! Coastal Cruiser, the eagerly anticipated rideshare service by Circuit, is launching in Boynton Beach on Saturday, March 23, 2024. This innovative and environmentally friendly on-demand transportation solution will offer residents and visitors confidence and accessibility within designated areas of eastern Boynton Beach. The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and…
At the recent Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting held at City Hall, residents and officials gathered to hear a presentation on the expansion plans for the Titusville Playhouse. The presentation, delivered by Steven Heron, the executive and artistic director of the Titusville Playhouse, showcased exciting developments that promise to transform the cultural landscape of the…
The City of Orlando is moving forward with plans to buy four properties in Orlando’s downtown area. Officials with the Community Redevelopment Agency say they plan to revitalize the four properties into public parks and a potential affordable housing development. City leaders say this is one way to further the city of Orlando’s goal of creating a safer and…
We talk about new developments in Southwest Florida all the time. But the aspect of re-development, especially in our local municipalities’ older, and perhaps blighted, downtown districts, is just as important to address. I recently caught up with the Executive Director of the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency, Michele Hylton-Terry, who brought me up to…
