Bidding Opens for FL Construction Project

The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Authority is soliciting bids for the construction of a new Commercial Redevelopment Agency (CRA) building in Delray Beach, Florida. The submittal date for this project is Oct. 21. Scope of Work This project involves construction and painting of the Delray Beach CRA Development in Delray Beach, Florida. Exterior work involves…

Lealman’s Future Includes Festivals, Fireworks

There’s a buzz around Lealman. The unincorporated area of central Pinellas County has a population of approximately 34,000 people, lots of greenspace – and countless honeybees. Since anyone can remember, there have been numerous private honey-supplying apiaries within the 5.7 square-mile community. That’s reason enough for a newly-formed advisory committee to title an upcoming event…

Ballooning Costs, Inability to Find Operator Hamper West Palm Beach’s Efforts to Revive Historic Sunset Lounge

The city of West Palm Beach and its community redevelopment agency are creating a new African American cultural tourism destination. The publicly-funded redevelopment of the Sunset Lounge in the city’s historic Northwest neighborhood hopes to “pay homage to the rich jazz and Black history of the area.” “This was the entertainment hub,” Robbie Littles said.…

Hallandale Beach CRA Allocates $1 Million for Rent Stabilization Program to Provide Financial Assistance to Low to Moderate Income Tenants

In the wake of South Florida experiencing the largest year-over-year rent increases in the state at 57.2%, the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) Board of Directors voted unanimously on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, to approve the Rent Stabilization Program. The Program allocates $1 Million in rental assistance for qualifying tenants living within the CRA…

Tampa City Leaders Prepared to Spend CRA Dollars on Renovating Historic Jackson House

Tampa city leaders say they are committed to doing anything in their power to save the historic Jackson House on Zack Street. Constructed in 1901, the building was once a boarding house in Tampa‘s Central Avenue district, providing accommodations for African Americans during the Jim Crow era and segregation. Legendary musicians, politicians and civil rights leaders…

‘The Unofficial Mayor of West Augustine’: Greg White to Get Top Award From St. Augustine

Driving through West Augustine, people probably won’t see Greg White Sr.’s name in flashing lights, but his influence is everywhere, friends and city officials said. White, 74, has lived in the community for decades and has devoted years to service, including time as chair of the West Augustine Community Redevelopment Area Steering Committee. He’s a…