Weekly FRA Newsletter: May 14, 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
Martin County CRA environmental stewardship award
Boynton Beach marina seawall replacement project
Lakeland Dixieland alley redevelopment vision
Fort Myers Edison Mall redevelopment study
Dunedin downtown parking garage project
Clermont botanical garden initiative

• More from Lakeland, Palmetto, Orlando, Tampa, and Coral Springs

💼 Job Listings:
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:
RFQ – Professional Services CCNA Continuing Contract – Boynton Beach CRA
RFP – Development of Vacant Lots in Downtown Lake Worth Beach