Top Community Gardens In South Florida

Also known as “La Florida,” South Florida is known for its amazing gardens, fabulous flowers or amazing horticulture. In fact, South Florida is the only area in the United States to have a moist, tropical climate. That said, we are able to produce fruits and vegetables that are genuinely “tropic” and grow popular fruits and…

Tackling ‘a complicated issue’: A look at St. Augustine’s mobility consultant, Littlejohn Engineering Associates

The challenge of creating a mobility plan in St. Augustine, a place with unique history and growing demands, belongs to Littlejohn Engineering Associates. “Mobility is the most important initiative that we’re doing in the city … in my mind,” City Manager John Regan said, adding that it’s “a complicated issue with many components to it.”…

Cocoa City Council Approves New Grant Program to Attract New Business

On June 28, 2016, Cocoa City Council approved a resolution providing for program guidelines and eligibility for the Commercial Property Enhancement Program (CPEP). The CPEP is a performance-based reimbursement grant designed to encourage private investment and improvements to exterior frontage of commercial properties located along major transportation corridors in Cocoa. The CPEP is intended to…

Tampa Housing Authority Picks Related Group

An upscale Miami developer has been chosen to lead the city’s signature West River redevelopment, a $500 million project intended to expand the revitalization of downtown west of the Hillsborough River. The Tampa Housing Authority’s governing board on Wednesday approved the selection of the Related Group for the West River project, which includes the construction…

Skyway Marina District Identity Emerges

In case you haven’t noticed, three signature gateway signs leading into the Skyway Marina District are in place in lower 34th Street South, clearly designating the area as a distinct sector with a unique vibe. The signs are among several new developments in the 1.5-mile stretch between 30th and 54th streets south, which the city of…