Newsletter highlights: 2026 FRA Annual Conference Date! Redevelopment FRA Member News clips from: Orlando CRA, Margate CRA, East Tampa CRA, Deerfield Beach CRA, Boca Raton CRA, Sebring CRA, and more linked articles Job listings: City of Largo – Economic Development Manager; Haines City – City Manager; CRA Coordinator; City of Lynn Haven – City Manager;…
The City of Margate is preparing to advance a major infrastructure upgrade along North State Road 7 as part of a broader effort to support redevelopment and modernize a key commercial corridor. An Interlocal Agreement between the City and the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (MCRA) authorizes the MCRA to fund the undergrounding of overhead utility…
Authentic Bahamian conch salad, conch fritters, pigeon peas and rice, and collards are among the delectable dishes the Higgs family will be serving up at their Big Daddy Conch Restaurant and Grill in Collier City. At the Nov. 18 Pompano Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting, the CRA Board welcomed the family-owned business with the aim…
The Renaissance Theatre Co. has found a temporary new home just in time for the holidays — and it’s a familiar space to fans of performing arts in Orlando. On Tuesday afternoon, it was revealed that the City of Orlando has granted the Ren a temporary lease running through the end of March to take…
Tampa’s historic Sanchez y Haya building is receiving a substantial facelift, blending millions in redevelopment funding with community fervor. The East Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is leading the charge on this $18.5 million restoration, with the aim to rejuvenate the 115-year-old structure that has witnessed decades of decay. According to an announcement on Tampa’s…
Closing: Continuous Salary: $74,318 – 127,816 USD Annually Job Summary: This is responsible professional and managerial work related to the development and implementation of economic development plans, programs and services, annexation program, and administration of the City’s two Community Redevelopment Districts. Work requires considerable independent judgment following established guidelines, codes, rules, and policies. The work…
Newsletter highlights: Happy Thanksgiving! Redevelopment FRA Member News clips from: Deerfield Beach CRA, Boca Raton CRA, Sebring CRA, Bradenton CRA, Tallahassee CRA, Sebring CRA, and 11 more linked articles Job listings: City of Palatka – Haines City – City Manager; CRA Coordinator; City of Lynn Haven – City Manager; City of Avon Park – City…
Margate residents will see improvements to city medians. During the November 12 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting, the board approved a resolution authorizing a $244,586 contract with Keith and Associates for design, permitting, and construction administration for the median enhancement projects. The resolution went into effect upon passage, and the item passed with little discussion. The project area includes…
Boca Raton’s Community Redevelopment Agency has approved a revised Camino Square Phase 2 plan that trades some apartments for more retail space and adds new requirements aimed at traffic and pedestrian safety along West Camino Real. The CRA board voted 5–0 on Monday, November 17, to amend Individual Development Approval CRP-16-02R2 for the western 4.54…
A new marine science center is coming to the Intracoastal in Deerfield Beach, backed by a partnership between the Museum of Discovery and Science and the Deerfield Beach Community Redevelopment Agency. The 10,000-square-foot center is planned for Sullivan Park, where it will anchor the next phase of the city’s ongoing push to remake the Cove…
The final mural of Tallahassee’s Mural Makeover Project is nearing completion in Southeast Tallahassee, marking the end of a citywide effort to transform problem spots into vibrant public art displays. Local artist Sig Dial is putting the finishing touches on the sixth and final installation this week, a piece that will join five others across…
Lakeland residents are getting the chance to help shape the future of three of the city’s most historic and fastest-growing neighborhoods. The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency just launched a new initiative called “Restore the Core,” focusing on Downtown, Midtown and Dixieland, and they are asking neighbors for their feedback. Lakeland residents are getting the chance…