Downtown Clearwater Celebrates Groundbreaking of The Ballad Hotel to Revitalize Waterfront

Last week, downtown Clearwater witnessed the inaugural step towards a major development project with a ceremonial groundbreaking for The Ballad Hotel. This venture, sprouting in the heart of the city, is a joint effort backed by city officials, the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency and various project partners such as the DeNunzio Group, KAST Construction, Behar…

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Secretary Byrd Designates Park Avenue District as Florida Main Street Program of the Month

Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Park Avenue District, located in Winter Park, Orange County, has been designated the December 2025 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. “It is fitting to recognize this Main Street Program in December,” said Secretary of State Cord Byrd. “With a variety of Christmas and Chanukah celebrations, visiting…

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A Milestone in Melody: West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Celebrates Sunset Lounge Historic Restoration

  (Photo courtesy of City of West Palm Beach) West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) proudly announces the completion of the long-awaited renovation of the iconic Sunset Lounge. Located on 8th Street in the heart of the Historic Northwest District, the venue has long been a cultural cornerstone for the community.   Originally a…

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Tampa’s Sanchez y Haya Building Nears Completion of an $18.5 Million Restoration Effort

Tampa’s historic Sanchez y Haya building is receiving a substantial facelift, blending millions in redevelopment funding with community fervor. The East Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is leading the charge on this $18.5 million restoration, with the aim to rejuvenate the 115-year-old structure that has witnessed decades of decay. According to an announcement on Tampa’s…

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