Daily Archives: April 16, 2026

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…

Draft Framework Released for Rays Stadium Project in Tampa

The Tampa Bay Rays unveiled the draft framework for their plan to build a new stadium in Tampa. The project, according to the “Memorandum of Understanding Overview,” would include the Rays, Hillsborough County, the city of Tampa, Tampa Sports Authority, the Community Redevelopment Agency board, and Hillsborough College. The new owners of the team want…