The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is offering grants of up to $5,000 to help businesses install new signage or replace outdated signs. The $5,000 grant is per property and can help cover costs for businesses looking to boost visibility, modernize storefronts, and strengthen their brand presence. Through its Commercial Sign Reimbursable Grant Program, the FPRA…
📍 Location: Lake Park💼 Position Type: Full-Time💰 Salary Range: $118,452.72 – $189,524.36📊 Pay Grade: 170⚖️ FLSA Status: Exempt This position is open until filled. First review of applications will take place on March 9, 2026. The Town of Lake Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking an experienced and strategic Community Redevelopment Administrator to lead…
A recent project by the City of Fort Walton Beach’s Community Redevelopment Agency is lighting up the city’s downtown…literally In 2025, the City of Fort Walton Beach leased a small triangle of vacant land that was located in a high-visibility area along U.S. Highway 98 in the downtown district. The dilapidated property consisted of an…
Your Weekly FRA Update – March 5, 2026 📰 🎤 Call for Sessions Now Open! The 2026 FRA Annual Conference takes place October 20–23 at Sunseeker Resort. Share your ideas for speakers and topics including Affordable Housing, Capital Stacking, Live Local implementation, Mobility, CRA extensions, Housing Rehabilitation, Community Policing & more. 🗓 Submit by March…
📍 Location: North Miami Beach, FL 💼 Position Type: Full-Time 💰 Starting Salary: $127,216.50 – $182,607.41 Annually 📅 Closing Date: Open Until Filled The City of North Miami Beach is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Housing & Economic Development to lead initiatives that strengthen the local economy, expand housing opportunities, and support sustainable…
Pinellas Park’s Community Redevelopment Area has played a key role in the transformation of a long-underutilized property into the new Sprowls Horizon Sports Park, a $26.5 million, 40-acre youth sports complex designed to drive economic activity and community revitalization. Located within the redevelopment area, the project replaces an aging, piecemealed facility with a cohesive, master-planned…
From utility boxes to museum galleries, Cape Coral’s art scene is increasingly visible in everyday places. Public art is turning ordinary corners into landmarks that residents recognize and love. Along SE 47th Terrace in South Cape, even the utility boxes have become canvases. Through the South Cape Utility Box Beautification project, 15 boxes are wrapped…
In the making since 2023, legislation is now pressing in the Florida Legislature that will lay the foundation for the new Florida Museum of Black History to be built in St. Augustine. Greg White with the Community Redevelopment Agency once rode a bus to Tallahassee that memorably caught fire on I-10 as supporters were on…
Boca Raton city council members, in their role as the city’s community redevelopment agency board, gave their first stamp of approval to a major redesign of the Royal Palm Place Hotel project, trading a previously approved “parking plaza” for a seven-story garage to offset soaring construction costs. The decision on Monday marks a significant departure…
Ride DTO reached its 50,000th ride during one of downtown Orlando’s most energetic weekends, as IMMERSE 2026 and a full lineup of concerts, sporting events, and community gatherings brought thousands to the urban core. This milestone underscores the growing popularity of the $1 on-demand service and its role in providing affordable, convenient mobility options that…
Redevelopment of the landmark Walesbilt Hotel is officially taking a step forward as work is scheduled to begin on the removal of large amounts of debris which is stacked on the floors in the ten-story tower. The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency has approved a contract with Bartow-based SEMCO Construction for the work, which estimates…
Theatre Park officially opened Thursday morning, Feb. 12, 2026, with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the City of Alachua and the Alachua Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), marking the completion of the park’s long-awaited downtown reconstruction. City commissioners, CRA representatives, and community partners gathered at 9 a.m. at the park site, located at 14900 Main…