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…
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in 2018, the Old Bank Clock that once hung at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Beach Drive, and later at Harrison and Seventh, was badly damaged. It had been the icon of the downtown business district since 1926, when it was installed on the First National Bank building…
A collection of murals across indoor and outdoor spaces in Ocala have slowly changed the landscape of the city’s public art scene. Multiple city officials, including City Manager Sandra Wilson, have consistently praised the efforts of local cultural arts organizations, artists, businesses, and city staff to beautify Ocala’s public spaces. To that end, no space…
Salary $58,552.00 – $90,729.60 Annually Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Department Fort Myers Redevelopment Area Job Number 21-334 Description Under the general direction of the Executive Director of the Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency responsible for gathering and disseminating business information, marketing and negotiating financial incentives with prospective businesses to promote business growth and…
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…
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…
