Delray launches guide for downtown business owners

Downtown Delray business owners who have questions about city rules now have a place to find all the answers: The ‘Practical Guide for Downtown Delray Beach Businesses.’ The Downtown Development Authority, a special taxing district responsible for promoting downtown Delray and working with businesses to keep the ‘village by the sea’ atmosphere rolling, created the book to…

Waterfronts Florida: Funding Opportunity – Arts and Culture Grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2014 CONTACT: Brittany Lesser, 850.245.6522 Secretary Detzner Announces Start of Application Period for Arts and Culture Grants Tallahassee — Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today that the application period is open for Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs 2015-2016 grants for general programming, specific projects, and facilities.…

Boynton’s economic development still facing hurdles

Over eggs, Boynton Beach city leaders and business owners discussed possible solutions for the city’s struggling economy. On Thursday at the Courtyard Marriott, about 30 people attended the city’s first-ever “economic development stakeholders breakfast.” “Economic development requires a long term plan and long term vision,” said Boynton’s economic development manager Scott Kline. “We have a five-year plan…

Panama City moves fast on marina requests

PANAMA CITY — City officials are casting a broad net in hopes of drawing in a variety of private interest in the Marina Redevelopment Project. Panama City commissioners unanimously agreed on language Tuesday seeking partnerships with private developers from across the country to help with marina plans. The city is expecting complete proposals from developers,…