Community Redevelopment Project/Marketing Coordinator – Lake Park CRA

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT/MARKETING COORDINATOR Department:  Community Redevelopment Agency  Annual Salary Range:  $60,784.98 to $97,255.96  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Full Time JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Administrator, develops plans and executes project and marketing initiatives that grow the Town and Community Redevelopment Agency brand and drive targeted individuals, businesses, and investors…

The Power of Public Art

From outdoor murals on the sides of buildings to sculptures along city promenades, public works of art can beautify and distinguish towns, attract tourism, celebrate communities and enrich the people who encounter them. According to an opinion poll conducted by Americans for the Arts, 86 percent of Americans believe that art and culture improve their…

‘This is Gorgeous’: Completed Projects Bring Lake Wales Closer to Being ‘A City in a Garden’

Lake Wales recently finished two related projects, part of an ambitious, multiyear plan to revitalize downtown and attract new businesses. The city held a ribbon cutting March 7 to celebrate the renovations of Park Avenue and Market Plaza. Lake Wales, Florida, recently completed renovations on Park Avenue and Market Plaza to revitalize its downtown area.…

Apopka Action Sports Park Grand Opening

After a January groundbreaking followed by several weeks of construction, the city hosted a grand opening for the Apopka Action Sports Park, a $500,000 project that the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) funded. The grand opening, which will had a ribbon cutting, began at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at the park, which is located north…