The Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board convened on September 3, 2025, to discuss and approve significant budget resolutions aimed at revitalizing various sub-areas within the community. The meeting began with a roll call and confirmation of public notice, ensuring transparency in the proceedings. A key focus of the meeting was the approval of the…
A California-based company is receiving more than $17 million in incentives to move to the City of West Palm Beach. Officials have not released the name of the business that is promising to provide 856 jobs to the community, but there is speculation in the media that it could be ServiceNow, a Fortune 500 company.…
The Newberry Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board reviewed ongoing and proposed initiatives for downtown at its Aug. 11, 2025, meeting, including a new mural, the first application for a commercial façade grant, and potential programs to support business marketing and residential improvements. Work began Aug. 4 on a mural for the west wall of the…
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board unanimously adopted a new residential façade repair grant program designed to help residents afford home improvements by simplifying the application process, offering homeowners contractor options, and focusing on quality repairs that have a positive community impact. The CRA Board finalized the details of the grant program at its…
The Avon Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board unanimously approved the design for gateway signage at its Monday night meeting. This design would be for two signs along U.S. 27, replacing the current ones. The identical designs of the signs would include a sketch of the downtown bandstand at the top, around it “EST. 1886”…
Pompano’s McNab House & Botanical Gardens project took a major step forward with unanimous approval from the city’s Planning and Zoning Board on Wednesday night. The board’s vote was to approve the project as a major site plan alongside a “public purpose adjustment” that would relieve certain requirements for lot coverage, and building setbacks, as…
On Thursday, August 21st, the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board voted 5-0 for the approval of the North Adams Street Pedestrian Improvement project. The approved $1.5 million project includes adding bump-outs to define parallel parking spaces, creating shorter connections between the crosswalks, and improving accessibility of the ramps located on North Adams Street. Proposed…
St. Augustine’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) made significant strides in funding improvements during its recent meeting on August 28, 2025. The agency approved a budget increase for the Downtown Landscape Master Plan, raising its allocation from $671,955 to $808,728, thanks to new funding from St. Johns County. This adjustment reflects the agency’s commitment to enhancing…
Two basketball courts at Alonzo Williams Park are now open for use one month after a renovation project began, according to an Aug. 21 city of Apopka news release. The city parks and recreation department used money from the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency to rebuild the two community basketball courts. The lighted basketball courts are…
RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to assess the current operations of the Agency, as well as identify strategic economic opportunities. This Operational Analysis is especially crucial because the Dania Beach CRA does not receive tax increment financing from Broward County. Another…
The Tallahassee CRA Board approved two separate applications for this project in 2022. Just one year ago arts and entertainment destination SoMo Walls’ anchor tenant The Monroe opened its doors. Its official introduction into the capital city on Aug. 2, 2024 brought in a wave of excitement as well as stark criticism. Despite some backlash surrounding the…
The City of Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency held a Virtual Workshop on Friday morning, discussing its proposed projects for the upcoming fiscal year. Proposed allowance of $1,294,570 for projects in the Millville District Proposed allowance of $1,409,798 for projects in the St. Andrews District Proposed allowance of $574,391 for projects in the Downtown District…
A pedestrian bridge in downtown Tallahassee may soon get a $150,000 makeover. The Downtown Redevelopment Commission recently voted to recommend up to $150,000 for the bridge’s improvements. The improvements are part of a larger effort to spruce up downtown Tallahassee, as the bridge is right next to the failed project, Washington Square. The bridge, located…
Cape Coral’s new Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina is getting nearly $1 million in funding to help cover construction costs. The city’s Community Redevelopment Agency approved two grants — $250,000 for infrastructure and $726,000 in tax-increment funding. The second grant passed by just one vote. The owners say they’ve spent $19 million on the…
The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency got updates July 28 from both staff and consultants on the Golden Gate Vision Plan now being implemented and other potential Golden Gate neighborhood improvements that will be utilized in the future to seek additional grant funding for the Golden Gate CRA. Project Manager Joy Puerta launched the discussion…
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) budget for 2026 once again includes a study to determine the feasibility of building a parking garage in The Cove Shopping Center. A parking facility in the city owned parking lot is an idea that has surfaced previously but now funds that Mayor Todd Drosk called a “placeholder” are proposed…
Downtown Apopka is about to welcome a striking new landmark—and the public is invited to celebrate its arrival. On Friday, August 22nd at 1 p.m., Main Street Apopka will unveil The Downtown Mural, a bold, colorful public art installation gracing the west wall of Domino’s Pizza at 2 East Main Street. Guests can meet the…
In the heart of Panama City, a recent Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting brought forth discussions that could shape the future of local infrastructure and community support. As the clock ticked down, community members passionately voiced their concerns and suggestions, highlighting the importance of funding allocations for essential projects. One of the focal points of…
A new hotel under construction in downtown Ocala is poised to receive over $5.6 million in incentives, including 225 exclusive parking spaces in the city’s second parking garage, a $500,000 grant, and a pass on $199,686 in building permit and impact fees. The redevelopment agreement for the new Marriott AC Hotel in downtown Ocala will…
The Inverness City Council on Tuesday will consider a resolution extending the life of the Inverness Community Redevelopment Agency (ICRA) from its current termination date of Sept. 30, 2039, to Aug. 19, 2055. The council will take up the resolution at its 5:30 p.m. meeting at the Inverness Government Center, 212 N. Main St. The…
Many local business owners rely on grants from community redevelopment agencies to make ends meet. What You Need To Know: This year, the legislature considered major changes, including the possibility of eliminating CRAs by 2045, creating an uncertain future One of the owners of Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill said they’ve used $22,000 in…