The city of Orlando plans to provide funds to a new events space for the Downtown Arts District — one that’s slated to be a bit unusual due to its location and construction materials. Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency’s advisory board on Aug. 23 will consider a recommendation to provide $161,632 toward the costs of site…
Good riddance to one of Temple Terrace’s most glaring blights. That was the message the Temple Terrace City Council sent at its most recent Community Redevelopment Agency meeting, voting unanimously to demolish a dilapidated former restaurant at 8447 N. 56th St. and include the $50,000 cost to do it in the CRA’s fiscal year 2024…
The company selected to transform long-neglected city land overlooking the Hillsborough River is asking the city of Tampa for millions more in funding for a project that raised concerns over fairness when it was approved two years ago. Last month, Miami-based Related Group asked the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Area to provide $4.25 million extra…
The public art for Mineral Springs Park at Riverwalk East has been chosen by Bradenton’s Community Redevelopment Agency’s Public Art Advisory Board, according to a news release from the city. “The Singing River” by artist Reinaldo Correa will be installed in the park by next spring. Correa calls the project a “testament to the rich…
The Century Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) now has just over $92,000 in the bank and will soon begin to consider potential projects to improve blighted areas of the town. The five members of the Century Town Council currently sit as the CRA board. The town website indicates the CRA board will meet quarterly, but Tuesday…
The City of Cape Coral is hosting a webinar series as part of the Development Discussions outreach initiative. This series will help residents and developers connect with and learn more about the City’s Development Services Division. This monthly webinar series will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, and will feature a different topic each…