To rise to the highest point allowed in Boca Raton, builders have to meet a slew of guidelines. This coming week, though, dropping one of those guidelines is under consideration in front of the City Council. Meetings addressing the issue are scheduled Monday, when the council meets as the Community Redevelopment Agency, and Tuesday, when it…
In accordance with Chapter 23, Section 23-3, the City of Hallandale Beach seeks to pre-qualify General Contractors for the construction of the Main Fire Station to be located on 111 Foster Road, City of Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. Pre-qualification is a procedure by which a General Contractor may qualify to bid on the above mentioned…
I rode Tampa’s historic streetcar the other day. And it was … Sad. It wasn’t sad just because only a few silver-haired tourists and I rumbled along the 2.7-mile stretch between the southern edge of downtown east and north to the Latin Quarter of Ybor City. Yep, just us — even though it was a…
HIGH SPRINGS – While High Springs City Manager Ed Booth has been acting in the capacity of Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Executive Director for more than a year, he says he is “delighted” to now turn over the day-to-day administrative duties. Amanda Rodriguez joined the staff on Dec. 8 and was introduced to the public…
INVERNESS — From security cameras at the Inverness Government Center and boardwalk lighting at Cooter Pond Linear Park to the grand opening of the Valerie Theatre and a master plan regarding fire services within the city limits, the city of Inverness is gearing up for a banner year in 2015. What will 2015 look like?…
Now deeply into construction, Tampa’s next mega-mansion will rise three stories tall and spread out over a 47,000-square-foot space, roughly half the size of some Publix grocery stores, and likely feature rooftop gardens, fountains, and a dozen bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms. Luckily for guests and visitors, the mansion will have an open-door policy and…
Title: Project Manager Organization: City of Delray Beach Salary: $58,200 – $90,000 Description: This is professional and technical position involving planning, managing and coordinating a variety of redevelopment projects. Performs day to day communication and coordination between contractor and architect/engineer for completion of construction projects to meet deadlines, monitors budget and established construction standards. Work…
Title: Assistant Director Organization: City of Delray Beach Salary: $80,000 – $115,000 annually Description: This is a highly responsible position assisting the CRA Director in the operation of the agency and the implementation of projects and programs contained in the Community Redevelopment Plan. The Assistant Director will be involved to varying degrees in all facets…
The FLC University presents JANUARY 14, 2015 – NOVA UNIVERSITY DAVIE CAMPUS TOOLS THAT WORK FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Effective economic development requires leadership. Policy decisions, implementation strategy and economic reality ideally come together to achieve a community’s economic development goals. This program provides real-world guidance on the fundamentals and tools of realistic economic development. Elected officials can use them to guide strategies…
Job Title: Building Official Organization: City of New Port Richey Salary: $58,240 – $68,640 Description The City of New Port Richey is looking for a new team member to be a part of the Development Department. It’s not just a place to work, it’s a place to make some friends and create a positive impact on…
Job Title: Executive Director Organization: City of Orlando Salary: Based on Applicant Executive Director Position Description Under the joint supervision of the DSNID’s Advisory Board and the DSMS Board of Directors; with day to day supervision being performed by the DSMS President, the executive director for the DSNID and DSMS (the “Executive Director”) will be responsible…
The Cape Coral City Council met Monday afternoon. Here’s a capsule look: Who attended: Mayor Marni Sawicki, Council members Rana Erbrick, John Carisocia, Rick Williams, Lenny Nesta, Jim Burch, Richard Leon and Derrick Donnell. Major takeaway: In a 7-1 vote City Council approved a resolution of necessity that shows the existence of blighted areas in…
