A 15-unit townhome development has been proposed for 3rd Street in St. Petersburg. NJR Companies has filed plans with the city to develop a new townhome development at 357 3rd Street South across from Camden Pier District. NJR, which is led by Neil J. Rauenhorst, has previously developed Regent Lane at 145 4th Avenue North…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Nearly two weeks after St. Petersburg’s mayor scrapped two redevelopment proposals for Tropicana Field, the public had its turn to weigh in on the future of the site. The first of three community meetings was held Tuesday evening. About 200 residents were able to give their input on what changes they’d…
Number of Vacancies: 1 Recruitment #220712-002408-001 Department Community Redevelopment Open Date 7/12/2022 5:00:00 PM Filing Deadline 7/19/2022 11:59:00 PM Salary $31.69 – $47.54/hour; $5,492.93 – $8,240.27/month; $65,915.20 – $98,883.20/year Employment Type Full-Time Type of Recruitment Open Employees in this class serve as liaison to affected communities, the private sector and related stakeholders to stimulate actions…
PANAMA CITY BEACH — About a month after local officials launched a street banner program honoring veterans, all banners have been sold and local officials are talking about expansion. In a Facebook post Thursday, Panama City Beach officials said the 28 available banners in its new Veteran Hero Program already were sold. The program allows…
The City of Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency is now accepting applications for the next round of grants meant to support events in the downtown core. The Special Events Grants Program, funded by the CRA, provides grants to event organizers in two tiers; events for under 10,000 attendees, and events for 10,000 or more. Events in…
Animals – the painted metal kind – are on their way downtown. A pet sculpture garden is expected to be ready at Maurice Ferré Park by December. A soccer field, playground and other art displays are among subsequent projects targeted for the park. Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo, the man behind the idea, told Miami…
OVERVIEW Housing Trust Group seeks to identify firms or individuals with qualified experience to provide Public Art services to create site specific original artwork as part of the enhancement of the public streetscape in the City of Bradenton, FL. The planned location for this art work is on the exterior façade of a new affordable…
This is highly responsible professional and administrative work in managing the City’s designated Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs). An individual in this position is responsible for planning, initiating, and directing programs and projects for the physical and economic improvement of the City’s CRAs, including all capital projects, marketing efforts, budgeting and committee work. Operating under the…
Florida City is closer to gaining new housing units. During the June 28 meeting, the Commission approved a resolution that will allow the final plat of Sebastian Place. This is a replat of eight parcels located at the northwest corner of the intersection of East Palm Drive/Southwest 344th Street and Northeast Sixth Avenue/Southwest 172nd Avenue.…
I read the editorial titled “Congratulations, West Volusia!” I write to share my thoughts on the opportunity to further recognize the importance of DeLand’s historic Black community, and the business, social and religious contributions to DeLand. The current boundary of the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) excludes much of the historic Yemassee area, an area…
Boynton Beach City Commission has approved agreements with the Boynton Beach CRA and Affiliated Development to advance a mixed-use, mixed-income workforce housing project. The Pierce development will include 16,800 square feet of restaurant and commercial space, a minimum of 236 apartment units and a parking garage with 150 public parking spaces. Affiliated Development was the…
CLEARWATER, FL — The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency has announced the debut exhibit of Niki Butcher, “Daydreaming: Niki Butcher’s Hand-Painted Photography,” featuring more than 60 hand-painted photographs created over five decades. The free exhibit is on display at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., through Jan. 31. Showcasing the historical, scenic and sometimes…
