Lake Eola Park, a beloved centerpiece of downtown Orlando, is about to gain a new attraction thanks to the Orlando Land Trust (OLT). In a gesture of gratitude to the community, OLT has announced plans to donate a butterfly garden as part of its commitment to preserving green spaces in the city. The initiative comes…
Development of the Margate city center property is moving toward the planning phase. On December 3, the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) listened to proposals from three developers for the 50-acre property along State Road 7 and the east end of Margate Boulevard. The CRA members, who are also on the commission, said they want…
The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (NMCRA) has unveiled its new Residential Rehabilitation Program, aimed at enhancing the curb appeal and structural integrity of homes within the community. Applications for the program will be open from November 4 to December 13, 2024, offering eligible participants grants of up to $30,000 for exterior property improvements. The…
This year, Destin is observing 40 years of incorporation, and the older Destin gets, the more things are happening. Earlier this year, The Destin Log started looking back at the past 40 years, taking it in bites, one decade at a time. Sandy Trammell, who was recently elected to office, reflects on the city’s history,…
David Rodriguez may be the new economic development director for the City of Kissimmee, but he is not new to the region. He has previously held the top economic development spots for both the City of St. Cloud and, most recently, Osceola County government. “Of course, I want to diversify the economy for the city,…
Cape Coral City Council had a full schedule recently with three meetings: A Council action meeting, a Council workshop and a Community Redevelopment Agency meeting at which Council will sit as the CRA commission. The South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency’s meeting discussed commercial structure resilience grants, expansion of the Breaking Barriers to Business Grant Initiative…
Overtown, a historic Black neighborhood once known as the “Harlem of the South” for its thriving arts and business community, is on the verge of a major transformation. A more than $39 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), awarded through the Choice Neighborhoods program, is helping to redevelop key…
The developer of the Cornerstone complex in Coral Springs is set to receive $753,000 in incentives through the Coral Springs Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The funding, classified as tax increment financing, will be awarded to La Boca Partners, led by Rod Sheldon, according to city officials. Sheldon and his team acquired the site of the…
A 13-story building featuring 60 apartments and 60 short-term rentals is slated for the 10,000-square-foot property at 1663 1st Avenue South in downtown St. Pete’s Grand Central District. The St. Petersburg City Council, meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), unanimously approved the plans on Thursday, finding it consistent with the Intown West Redevelopment Plan…
While the historic downtown Sebring buildings provide a quaint experience and a hometown view from Circle Park, it is not a “walk in the park” to restore and renovate these structures. At the Community Redevelopment Agency Board’s Sept. 9 meeting, performance measures and penalties for missed deadlines were discussed as deadlines have been extended over…
The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (MCRA) amended its fiscal year 2024-2025 budget to allocate $3,757,142 toward redevelopment initiatives. The allocated funds are for land acquisition and sports complex field upgrades. $3,007,142 is earmarked for acquiring strategic properties to support Margate’s redevelopment objectives. This effort aims to bolster economic growth and improve public spaces, aligning with…
The long construction project to turn the once-desolate Park Avenue in downtown Lake Wales into an attractive pedestrian magnet is apparently approaching a conclusion. Once completed, the entire length of Park Avenue will be open for two-way traffic for the first time in nearly two years. Newly-poured concrete sidewalks and curbs are signs that the…
