MOUNT DORA—The City Council approved ordinances Tuesday night needed for Epic Theatres to come to Mount Dora, but that also allow for taller buildings in part of the city. Structures as tall as 65-feet are now allowed in C3 zoning, the highway commercial zoning district that is allowed on U.S. Highway 441, County Road 19A…
ArtPlace America has recently announced a new grant program, the Community Development Investments, designed to provide $3m in funding along with assistance to organizations interested in leveraging arts and cultural strategies to support ongoing and upcoming projects and plans in their communities of focus. ArtPlace America (www.artplaceamerica.org) is a ten-year collaboration of major foundations, federal agencies,…
In the circles of Key West city government, two words have become shorthand for “Big plans talked about for years that never materialize.” Truman Waterfront — as in the grand park Key West officials have promised for well over 15 years. Read full article
Crystal River officials are looking for a sign — literally. Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board members will discuss the possibility of installing corner signs inside the CRA District. With the installation of signage posts at to-be-determined corners, businesses will have the chance to order a uniformed sign to better guide potential customers. The city would…
