For nearly two decades, Pensacola’s Westside plans have envisioned turning the former American Creosote Works property in Sanders Beach into a public park. For now, that vision remains on hold — not because of design disputes or local opposition, but because the land is still contaminated and the federal government has not yet secured all…
Margate is moving closer toward building artificial turf fields at the Margate Sports Complex. During the February 11 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting, the board passed a resolution to authorize Cale Curtis, the executive director, to negotiate an agreement with the highest-ranked firm, Nidy Sports Construction Company, based on a request for qualifications from companies…
Construction is underway on a $400 million renovation of Camping World Stadium at 1 Citrus Bowl Place near Downtown Orlando, in the city’s West Lakes area adjacent to Parramore and Lake Lorna Doone Park. The project, funded entirely through Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax, represents the most extensive overhaul of the venue since its 2014…
ONSITE ROLE – This position is not eligible for remote work. Starting salary: $68,087.07 (Effective October 1, 2025) BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE: 20 days of PTO for the first year (unutilized hours roll over) and accrual increases with years of service 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Flexible scheduling for participating departments Florida…
STARTING PAY: $60,320/yr (commensurate with experience) BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE: 20 days of PTO for the first year (unutilized hours roll over) and accrual increases with years of service 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Flexible scheduling for participating departments Florida Retirement System Pension and Investment Plan Employer-paid health coverage Tuition…
2/19/26 FRA Newsletter Highlights: 📢 Call for Sessions – 2026 FRA Annual ConferenceSubmit your ideas for speakers & topics by March 13, 2026 (Conference: Oct. 20–23 | Sunseeker Resort, Charlotte Harbor) 🎓 FRA Academy – Budgeting, Funding & ReportingMarch 6 | Orlando(Core course covering TIF, grants, PPPs, reporting requirements & more) 🏆 2025 FRA Award…
Riviera Beach officials have to choose between three developers who all have Riviera Beach developments under their belt. The developers have submitted proposals to build a mixed-use project on a prime Riviera Beach waterfront parcel. The coastal city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) issued the request for the 90-acre site at 190 E. 13th St. last August. The agency…
Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is investing $30 million into “The Canopy,” a transformative project beneath I-4 in downtown. Part of the city’s updated DTO Action Plan, the redevelopment will convert nearly 10 acres between Washington and Church streets into a vibrant public gathering space featuring event areas, public art, pedestrian and bike paths, digital…
2/12/26 FRA Newsletter Highlights: FRA Academy – Budgeting, Funding, and Reporting on March 6 FRA Award Showcase: City of Palmetto CRA Redevelopment FRA Member News clips from: Lealman CRA, Temple Terrace CRA, North Miami CRA, Dunedin CRA, City of Cocoa, Fort Myers CRA and more linked articles Job listings: Senior Planner – City of Delray…
The Temple Terrace City Council unanimously approved Phase One of the Riverside Park project on Feb. 3, authorizing Halff and Associates to begin permitting and contract bidding. Phase One is estimated to cost $3.44 million, including nearly $950,000 in contingencies. The city has $3.8 million available, with about $3 million coming from its unassigned fund…
The City of Orlando has begun Phase 1 of its Magnolia Avenue redesign, installing fencing and closing the street between Livingston and Jefferson Streets for about six weeks. The project, a joint effort with the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), will convert Magnolia from a one-way to a two-way street, remove most dedicated LYMMO bus lanes,…
The Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-0 to approve Resolution No. 2026-02-CRA, clearing the way for the assignment of multiple leases at Mizner Park. The action allows retail, residential, and office leases — including properties along Federal Highway, Plaza Real’s Phase II residences, Office I (now RH Outlet), and Office II — to…