Weekly FRA Newsletter: April 16, 2026

4/16/26 FRA Newsletter Highlights: 🏆 FRA Awards Program – Now Open Submit your projects for the Roy F. Kenzie Awards across 9 categories celebrating innovation and impact in redevelopment 📚 CRA Board Training June 12, 2026 | Panama City Training for elected and appointed officials, volunteers, and advisory board members on CRA governance, legal, and…

Apopka CRA Report Touts Redevelopment Progress in 2025

The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) annual report shows continued investment in infrastructure and neighborhood improvements in 2025, while some vacant storefronts and limited participation in business assistance programs remain in parts of the district. According to the report, which is now available on the city’s website, the agency spent more than $1.7 million during the reporting period on projects including the Downtown Apopka Trail, park improvements and…

Thrive Studios Opens in Kissimmee, Offering Hope, Housing, and a Path Forward for Families in Need

Hope Partnership celebrated the opening of Thrive Studios, transforming a former motel on West Vine Street into supportive, permanent housing for residents experiencing homelessness. The development pairs affordable studio apartments with services like case management, job support, and financial education to help residents achieve long-term stability. The project arrives as housing costs continue to strain…