The Florida City Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) presented some of its accomplishments and goals during a recent Commission meeting. CRA Executive Director Jon Ward made the presentation. Ward said the single most important economic maintenance effort of Fiscal Year 2020-21 and continuing into 2022 is the struggle to deny the construction of the proposed flyover…
The North Miami CRA is conducting a Workforce Survey on Florida’s Building Department. This survey will assist the NMCRA in determining funding for workforce training. We would greatly appreciate your participation! Click here for survey
Florida Community Loan Fund has finalized closing on New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) financing for the Agape Village Health Center. FCLF provided $21 million in NMTC allocation for the new $34.8 million campus in Miami’s Goulds neighborhood, expanding the reach of Agape Network to serve nearly 12,000 annually from one location. The new multi-building 40,000 square-foot campus will include a health…
Given its name, I assumed the restaurant was a tribute to Ernest Hemingway. That seemed like a reasonable assumption since so many bars and restaurants claim some connection to one of the greatest authors in the American literary canon. Think Havana’s La Floridita, his eponymous bar at The Ritz in Paris, and Sloppy Joe’s in…
Economic Development Manager- City of Cape Coral, FL Salary Range: $81,764.80 – $130,832. WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? City-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family Employee Health & Wellness Center for health care services 5 weeks PTO (sick & vacation) 11 paid holidays Pension Plan City-paid life and long-term disability insurance Optional Vision and…
FORT MYERS, Fla. (November 6, 2021) — The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved a tax increment rebate and development agreement for The Irving in downtown Fort Myers. The CRA approved a tax increment rebate in the not-to-exceed amount of $4 million for 2401 Bay Street, LLC disbursed at 85 percent of increment revenue generated each…
FORT MYERS, Fla. (November 5, 2021) — The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the SWFL Enterprise Center (SWFEC) Incubation Program. The funds will be used to engage Dr. Peter Oscody of PreneurDomain to develop an incubation program for the SWFEC. The SWFEC currently runs various trainings for…
The Florida Legislature’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research (EDR) has published the 2021 edition of the Local Government Financial Information Handbook. This report is produced annually by EDR to serve as a reference for many of the revenue sources available to local governments. It contains items useful for local government budgeting purposes, including descriptions of…
Right-of-Way (ROW) Permitting Specialist – Compliance/Maintenance Specialist III Sarasota County Government Are you seeking work-life balance? This is work reviewing and approving drainage plans, right-of-way and culvert permits; inspecting private, public and County owned property; ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations, statutes and County ordinances; and will provide back-up support for Land Development…
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announces a Revolving Housing Loan Program available in the Cleveland Avenue and Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. redevelopment areas. The fund is to be used exclusively for the purpose of supporting developers seeking to construct housing targeting individuals that make 100 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) or…
Nearly half of that cash will go to projects helping to clean up the Indian River Lagoon. Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are sending $114 million to help fund wastewater treatment efforts and improve water quality across the state. The grants come courtesy of the Wastewater Grant Program, which was created as…
The City of Winter Garden just launched a “Living Local” campaign to encourage local participation and support of one’s hometown. The campaign includes events and initiatives to urge community involvement and patronage of local, small businesses. The campaign will run fall 2021-spring 2022. The “Living Local” campaign immediately follows the previous yearlong “Love Local” campaign…
