Overtown catalyst for new investment heads to commissioners

Overtown catalyst for new investment heads to commissioners Commercial projects R. Donahue Peebles/Barron Channer and passenger rail company All Aboard Florida are spearheading in Miami’s Overtown are taking their last major step toward becoming a reality. The projects, which would each be developed on separate blocks next to the famous Lyric Theater, are set to go before the Miami-Dade…

St. Pete’s CRA could become countywide model

St. Pete’s CRA could become countywide model CLEARWATER – Despite budget concerns, Pinellas County Commissioners unanimously agreed to continue work with the city of St. Petersburg to create a Community Development Area to combat the problem of blight and poverty. Commissioner Janet Long was absent. A study released last year identified five areas in the…