St. Augustine’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) made significant strides in funding improvements during its recent meeting on August 28, 2025. The agency approved a budget increase for the Downtown Landscape Master Plan, raising its allocation from $671,955 to $808,728, thanks to new funding from St. Johns County. This adjustment reflects the agency’s commitment to enhancing…
Two basketball courts at Alonzo Williams Park are now open for use one month after a renovation project began, according to an Aug. 21 city of Apopka news release. The city parks and recreation department used money from the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency to rebuild the two community basketball courts. The lighted basketball courts are…
RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to assess the current operations of the Agency, as well as identify strategic economic opportunities. This Operational Analysis is especially crucial because the Dania Beach CRA does not receive tax increment financing from Broward County. Another…
The Tallahassee CRA Board approved two separate applications for this project in 2022. Just one year ago arts and entertainment destination SoMo Walls’ anchor tenant The Monroe opened its doors. Its official introduction into the capital city on Aug. 2, 2024 brought in a wave of excitement as well as stark criticism. Despite some backlash surrounding the…
The City of Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency held a Virtual Workshop on Friday morning, discussing its proposed projects for the upcoming fiscal year. Proposed allowance of $1,294,570 for projects in the Millville District Proposed allowance of $1,409,798 for projects in the St. Andrews District Proposed allowance of $574,391 for projects in the Downtown District…
A pedestrian bridge in downtown Tallahassee may soon get a $150,000 makeover. The Downtown Redevelopment Commission recently voted to recommend up to $150,000 for the bridge’s improvements. The improvements are part of a larger effort to spruce up downtown Tallahassee, as the bridge is right next to the failed project, Washington Square. The bridge, located…
Cape Coral’s new Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina is getting nearly $1 million in funding to help cover construction costs. The city’s Community Redevelopment Agency approved two grants — $250,000 for infrastructure and $726,000 in tax-increment funding. The second grant passed by just one vote. The owners say they’ve spent $19 million on the…
The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency got updates July 28 from both staff and consultants on the Golden Gate Vision Plan now being implemented and other potential Golden Gate neighborhood improvements that will be utilized in the future to seek additional grant funding for the Golden Gate CRA. Project Manager Joy Puerta launched the discussion…
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) budget for 2026 once again includes a study to determine the feasibility of building a parking garage in The Cove Shopping Center. A parking facility in the city owned parking lot is an idea that has surfaced previously but now funds that Mayor Todd Drosk called a “placeholder” are proposed…
Downtown Apopka is about to welcome a striking new landmark—and the public is invited to celebrate its arrival. On Friday, August 22nd at 1 p.m., Main Street Apopka will unveil The Downtown Mural, a bold, colorful public art installation gracing the west wall of Domino’s Pizza at 2 East Main Street. Guests can meet the…
In the heart of Panama City, a recent Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting brought forth discussions that could shape the future of local infrastructure and community support. As the clock ticked down, community members passionately voiced their concerns and suggestions, highlighting the importance of funding allocations for essential projects. One of the focal points of…
A new hotel under construction in downtown Ocala is poised to receive over $5.6 million in incentives, including 225 exclusive parking spaces in the city’s second parking garage, a $500,000 grant, and a pass on $199,686 in building permit and impact fees. The redevelopment agreement for the new Marriott AC Hotel in downtown Ocala will…