St. Petersburg, Fla. (April 30, 2018) – As the City continues to invest in South St. Petersburg, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Tangerine Plaza development site will be formally released to the public today, April 30. The city invites developers, end-users and interested parties to submit proposals to lease and develop the city-owned…
CITY OF GROVELAND SEEKING CRA MANAGER/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER JOB TITLE: Community Redevelopment Agency Manager/Economic Development Project Manager (Fulltime 40 hour) PAY RANGE: (salary range $45,123-$55, 575) Commensurate upon experience and qualifications. POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for managing the Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) which includes the administrative operations, public relations, capital project…
The Town of Century will hold a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting Tuesday to “Envision Century”, with resident getting a first look at the draft plan. Highlights of the CRA draft presented Tuesday night are as follows: Community Redevelopment Objectives Preserve/improve residential quality of life Recognize, protect and utilize natural assets Identify and install desired…
BOYNTON BEACH — The city’s Community Redevelopment Agency will pay a church $3 million for its property on Federal Highway, making space available for a potential parking garage to complement the incoming downtown redevelopmentto be built over the next several years as well as a planned train station. The Congregational United Church of Christ is selling its property to…
Tampa, Florida flew under the radar for years, but is now intentionally trying to reconstruct its image and expand their downtown. With a strong labor market, well-connected group of entrepreneurs (Tampapreneurs, as they are called), and increasing interest from developers and capital providers, the market appears well-positioned for future growth. Our Director of Economic Research, Ali…
RIVIERA BEACH —This city is starting up the next phase of its waterfront Marina Village as it seeks a master developer. The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency announced Monday that it has issued a request for proposals for Phase II of the project, which are due by noon May 31. A pre-submittal conference, which is…
NEW PORT RICHEY — A road maintenance organization is shifting into high gear to take care of the landscaping that Pasco County will plant in medians of U.S. 19. The county will get about $1 million for the first phase of the beautification project that could start this year. The RMO “executed an agreement to…
DELRAY BEACH — Since its inception in 1985, Delray Beach’s Community Redevelopment Agency has been run by an independent board that invests taxpayer dollars into blighted areas of the city. But on Tuesday evening , a city commission, frustrated by a seemingly stagnant Community Redevelopment Agency, dissolved the independent board and took it over — despite the best…
As anyone who has picked up a paint tube or a chisel knows, the arts can be messy. The Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency found that out this week as the board and Collier County commissioners took up a dilemma over murals in the burgeoning arts district in East Naples. By the time the…
“Walk with the Manager” kicks off in New Smyrna Beach City of New Smyrna Beach, FL (May 12, 2017) – Pam Brangaccio, City Manager at the City of New Smyrna Beach will start “Walk with the Manager” events on Friday May 26, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. The monthly walks are approximately two miles at different…
The National League of Cities released an updated report this week on the number of states that have laws preempting local power in certain policy areas. State laws preempting local authority are on the rise around the U.S., according to research the National League of Cities released this week. The group says that, compared to…
Florida’s Successful Legislative Session Last month, the Florida Legislature concluded the 2018 legislative session and Governor Scott signed the 2018-19 budget. Even with many competing priorities this year, the Securing Florida’s Future Budget includes more than $250 million for economic development that will continue to strengthen Florida’s economy. Highlights from the Securing Florida’s Future Budget…
