FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2021) – The Lee County Black History Society has officially kicked off a capital campaign to raise $22 million for a Black Culture Center at Clemente Park in Dunbar. As part of the City of Fort Myers’ comprehensive plan for Clemente Park, residents have expressed their desire for the…
The Florida League of Cities announced a change of command Wednesday, including a newly elected president and two officers. Lakeland Commissioner Phillip Walker will serve as the League’s president. Walker, a former police officer, was first elected to the Lakeland City Commission in 2010. Among other affiliations, he is an immediate past president of the Florida Black…
The City of Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency (HCRA) wants to help local businesses and entrepreneurs grow their dreams and find their perfect match at the Small Business Matchmaker on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 10am until 5pm at the Phichol Williams Community Center, 951 SW 4th Street, Homestead, FL. Attendees will learn about grant opportunities,…
Florida Community Loan Fund has received an award of $35 million in New Markets Tax Credit allocation from the U.S. Treasury Community Development Financial Institution Fund. FCLF – Florida-based and Florida-focused – will devote 100% of this award to the underserved state of Florida. This year’s NMTC award will allow FCLF to continue building on its track…
TAMPA, Fla. — The city of Tampa has gone the extra mile with an innovative way to encourage driveres to slow down at several intersections — ground murals. Some colorful examples include the Pride mural, paintings on Franklin and Twiggs Streets, the Black Lives Matter mural and decorated curb extensions on Ashley Drive. Husband and…
The Town of Lake Park is soliciting proposals for the evaluation and modification of the Lake Park Community Redevelopment Agency Plan. The request for qualifications (RFQ#105-2021) is to engage a consultant experienced in Community Redevelopment Agency planning to evaluate, revise and update the Community Redevelopment Agency Plan for the Town of Lake Park in Lake…
PL Staffing is on the hunt for an Urban Planning Strategist for our Miami-based Client. Successful candidates have experience managing routine and complex multi-modal transportation planning activities and must have top-notch writing abilities. Writing sample and a graphic portfolio requested. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.…
Coordinator Tourism Industry Analysis Job Overview The Coordinator of Tourism Industry Analysis, reporting to the Manager of Corporate Business Development, performs professional duties related to a proactive and holistic effort to competitively position Hillsborough County within the tourism, sports and convention industries but also to support all aspects of the BOCC economic development strategy across industries. Development and administration of partner relationships and program fulfillment are aimed at fueling job growth and private capital investment. The principal duties of the position…
Project Manager – CRA Salary: $58,438.00 – $100,838.00 Annually Location: Stuart, FL 34996 Job Type: Full-Time Department: Community Development Job Number: 01220 Closing: 9/3/2021 11:59 PM Eastern HOW TO APPLY Summary Project management of specific community development projects, programs and grants. Technical and professional work in the coordination, management, and review of various activities of consultants, contractors, state permitting agencies and…
Economic Development Project Manager Type:Full Time Salary/Pay Rate:$56,787.01 – $73,823.11 Annually (DOQ) – GR26 Posted Date:06/18/2021 Click on the link below for complete job description and instructions on how to apply: Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Economic Development Project Manager
St. Augustine’s City Manager John Regan and Vice Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline have been recognized for their efforts to maintain local control on a variety of issues. The Florida League of Cities recognized both officials with a 2021 Home Rule Hero Award for their work during the 2021 Legislative Session, according to a city news release. “Sikes-Kline and Regan worked tirelessly…
PERRY, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) have awarded several grants totaling more than $30 million to improve infrastructure, community redevelopment and job creation in small and rural Florida communities. $29 million was awarded through the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant…
