New Port Richey city council members have approved the $1.1 million purchase of land fronting the Cotee River that has been a priority acquisition of city leaders for several years now. The property, known as the Montemayor parcel, is sandwiched between a boat ramp park to the south and the “Potter Property” to the north…
DetailsFor a buck, riders can board a quiet green and white electric shuttle to and from the beach and other municipal locations in Lake Worth Beach and Boynton Beach. “These vehicles are a low-cost, safe, environmentally positive alternative to driving. We have one of the highest riderships to Tri-Rail, so this should provide the ‘last mile’ to our…
DetailsThe Cape Community Redevelopment Agency discussed this week different measures that could be taken to further eliminate unsightliness and illegal dumping in commercial trash receptacles in city parking lots in the South Cape. Solid Waste Manager Terry Schweitzer said the receptacle enclosures aren’t kept clean, which is attracting rats, mice, birds, and insects and the…
DetailsDevelopment grants and urban renewal plans are usually sponsored by a local organisation called a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). If you’re unfamiliar with what a CRA is, it’s essentially an organisation that helps revitalise urban areas. Tampa has eight different CRAs, with the one in East Tampa being one of the largest in the state.…
DetailsThe wait is nearly over! Coastal Cruiser, the eagerly anticipated rideshare service by Circuit, is launching in Boynton Beach on Saturday, March 23, 2024. This innovative and environmentally friendly on-demand transportation solution will offer residents and visitors confidence and accessibility within designated areas of eastern Boynton Beach. The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and…
DetailsAt the recent Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting held at City Hall, residents and officials gathered to hear a presentation on the expansion plans for the Titusville Playhouse. The presentation, delivered by Steven Heron, the executive and artistic director of the Titusville Playhouse, showcased exciting developments that promise to transform the cultural landscape of the…
DetailsThe City of Orlando is moving forward with plans to buy four properties in Orlando’s downtown area. Officials with the Community Redevelopment Agency say they plan to revitalize the four properties into public parks and a potential affordable housing development. City leaders say this is one way to further the city of Orlando’s goal of creating a safer and…
DetailsWe talk about new developments in Southwest Florida all the time. But the aspect of re-development, especially in our local municipalities’ older, and perhaps blighted, downtown districts, is just as important to address. I recently caught up with the Executive Director of the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency, Michele Hylton-Terry, who brought me up to…
DetailsUpdated plans and designs for Clermont’s Meet Us in the Middle Plaza and 8th Street docks have been released, paving the way for a new era for the city’s downtown area. Members of Clermont City Council officially approved funds for Powell Studio Architecture and Halff Associates Inc. to handle the project at a meeting on…
DetailsIn just a couple of weeks, the city of Daytona Beach will launch a pilot program to have security officers patrol six days a week along Beach Street between Orange Avenue and International Speedway Blvd. City of Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry says between public and private investments, the city is spending over $100 million…
DetailsSteel sculptures are bringing a pop of color and design to Northwood Village, thanks to local artist Molly Aubry’s latest work, Prismatic Tessellations. The installation features geometric shapes and iridescent glass, adding a new layer of visual interest to the West Palm Beach community. According to a press release from the city, the vibrant steel…
DetailsHabitat for Humanity’s largest women’s build campaign in the country kicked off to a successful start in Lake Worth Beach this year; it will help construct two new homes and other community projects, according to the organization. Hundreds of registered builders came together to raise a half-million-dollar, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County…
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