The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) on Wednesday approved the purchase of a vacant downtown parcel while also updating business assistance programs and discussing new incentives aimed at encouraging redevelopment within the district.
The board unanimously approved a motion to pursue acquisition of property at 205 E. Eighth St. for up to $156,000, with several members raising questions about its future use – including the possibility of developing a resource center to serve the homeless population.
The meeting came one week after the CRA released its 2025 annual report, which highlighted limited participation in some assistance programs.
Economic Development Director Antranette Forbes told the board that the concept of a resource facility for the site had been discussed prior to her tenure, which began in summer 2025.