Weekly FRA Newsletter: May 21, 2026

🏆 FRA Awards Program – Now Open
Submit your projects for the Roy F. Kenzie Awards recognizing innovation and impact in redevelopment

💻 FRA Webinar – CRA Do’s and Don’ts
May 29, 2026
Presented by Cliff Shepard covering legal pitfalls, governance issues, TIF usage, and CRA compliance best practices

📚 CRA Board Training (2 Sessions)
June 11 | Winter Haven
June 12 | Panama City
Training for elected officials, board members, and volunteers on CRA governance, legal, and policy best practices

🎓 FRA Academy Elective – Capital Project Management
June 12 | Orlando
Topics include project planning, procurement, implementation, closeout, and CRA capital project management

📰 Redevelopment Member News
Historic Sunset Lounge reopening in West Palm Beach
Sebring bank-to-business center redevelopment project
Tampa Bay Rays stadium proposal advances
Martin County environmental stewardship award
Boynton Beach marina seawall replacement project
Lakeland Dixieland alley redevelopment vision

• More from Lake Wales, Delray Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Coral Springs, and Palmetto

💼 Job Listings:
CRA Manager – City of Haines City
Economic Development Manager – City of Delray Beach
CRA Specialist – Clearwater CRA
Building Official – City of Bradenton Beach
CRA Division Manager – Clearwater CRA
Community Redevelopment Administrator – Town of Lake Park
Director, Housing & Economic Development – City of North Miami Beach
CRA Manager/Assistant City Manager – City of Crescent City
City Planner – City of Brooksville
Building Inspector – City of Brooksville
Principal Site Planner – Palm Beach County

📑 RFQ / RFP Listings:
RFP – Development of Vacant Lots in Downtown Lake Worth Beach