Bunnell residents want to preserve the city’s history and beauty but don’t want government to tell them how to do it. That was the message city commissioners and members of the planning, zoning and appeals board heard during a joint workshop Feb. 20 at the Flagler County Government Services Building. The workshop focused on the…
DAYTONA BEACH — The developers behind the $289 million first phase of One Daytona, an ambitious vision of shops, restaurants, hotels and apartments across the street from Daytona International Speedway, are asking for roughly $40 million in public funding from Volusia County and the city of Daytona Beach. The wheels are in motion to provide…
All across South Florida, civic advocates and Community Redevelopment Agencies are partnering with investors to turn aging neighborhoods into vibrant economic centers. CRAs help developers get deals done by identifying available land or providing financial incentives for projects that benefit the area and its residents. CRA-backed redevelopment transforms spaces, revitalizes places, creates millions of dollars…
Community Planning Technical Assistance Grants The Department’s Bureau of Community Planning application process is currently open through June 6, 2014. Purpose Funding was requested to assist counties and municipalities in meeting the requirements of the Comprehensive Planning Act, addressing critical local planning issues, and promoting innovative planning solutions. This will be an annual funding cycle.…
LARGO — Dolcini’s Gelato was a sweet spot in downtown Largo. It sold coffee, sorbet and Italian ice, but its specialty was creamy and delicious gelato in flavors ranging from pistachio to Oreo cookies. But now the shop in West Bay Plaza is just another downtown business that has closed. Dolcini’s is no more. That…
