The City of Melbourne is making a major investment in its future with the approval of a $24 million Downtown Streetscape Project designed to transform the heart of the city. Using a Complete Streets approach, the project will enhance walkability, accessibility, and overall aesthetics through upgraded sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, and infrastructure improvements. The Melbourne Community…
A major public art initiative is transforming Kissimmee as Osceola Arts, in partnership with the City of Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), brings the ARTisNOW Mural Project to life. Along E. Vine Street, four acclaimed artists are turning a 180-foot wall into a vibrant visual experience that celebrates the city’s culture, environment, and community identity.…
The Coral Springs Museum of Art is set to make an exciting move to a new downtown location, bringing fresh energy to the city’s growing cultural district. Scheduled to open in summer 2026, the new gallery space within the Cornerstone development will offer increased visibility, accessibility, and opportunities to connect residents and visitors with the…
Construction is officially underway to transform the former Robinson Grocery Store in Tallahassee’s Bond neighborhood into a long-anticipated community resource center. After years of uncertainty, the project marks a major step forward in preserving a site deeply rooted in local history while creating a space designed to serve residents for generations to come. The Community…
Sebring is taking an exciting step forward with the upcoming groundbreaking of Sadie’s Place, a new mixed-use destination set to bring fresh energy to North Ridgewood Drive. The project will transform the former Nan-ces-o-wee Hotel site into a vibrant gathering space featuring a restaurant, retail shops, a food truck, and unique concepts like an Airstream-based…
Fort Lauderdale has officially unveiled the Thrive Art District, a vibrant five-acre creative hub transforming Progresso Village into a destination for arts, culture, and small business growth. Spanning more than 80,000 square feet, the district reflects a strong commitment to thoughtful redevelopment that celebrates the neighborhood’s character while creating new economic opportunities for residents and…
3/19/26 FRA Newsletter Highlights: 📢 Call for Sessions – 2026 FRA Annual ConferenceDeadline extended to Friday, March 20, 2026Conference dates: October 20-23 | Sunseeker Resort, Charlotte Harbor 📚 CRA Board TrainingSign up now 👥 FRA Member Spotlight OpportunityMembers can submit a “Why Join the FRA” quote plus headshot to Merrily Bennett 🎓 FRA Academy Elective…
The legislature adjourned Sine Die on Friday at 3:15 pm without completing the 2026-2027 state budget. Throughout the 2026 Legislative Session, tensions between the House and Governor, and House and Senate, dictated the pace and tone of work in Tallahassee. The Governor, beginning mid-last year, introduced the idea of eliminating property taxes as a method…
“Take 5” – 5 Questions with Deena Drumgo – Assistant City Manager, City of Lake Wales FRA Board of Directors Q: What is your best piece of business advice for a new FRA member? Deena: My advice would be to get involved with a committee, take an academy class, and sign up to receive FRA…
The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency Board got its final update March 3 on the 100 percent draft of concept plans for the new community center in Rio and Dixie Highway streetscape improvements that will finally conclude expansion begun years ago. Planning and urban designers from Marlin Engineering of Fort Lauderdale and Dover, Kohl and…
Cape Coral City Council, sitting as the South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners, is expected to vote on a Breaking Barriers to Business Grant for Zuly Dental Medicine Center, LLC Wednesday. If approved, CRA Resolution 3-26 would award $50,000 to the LLC. The Breaking Barriers to Business Program “assists eligible businesses and developers…
He calls it the Kush corner. It’s a construction site where crews are renovating the historic building at the corner of North Miami Avenue and NE 20th Street in Wynwood. That’s where Matt Kuscher is rebuilding Kush restaurant, which closed a couple of years ago, and to literally top it off, he’s creating 10 studio…
Tallahassee city and county leaders broke ground on a 17-home Community Land Trust development in the South City neighborhood, targeting income-eligible families, seniors, and veterans. Tallahassee city and county leaders broke ground on a new Community Land Trust development on Wallis Street in the South City neighborhood on Friday, unveiling a project they say will…
Tampa’s Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency plans to invest $6 million into transforming a one-mile stretch of Franklin Street. The work is designed to make it friendlier for people on foot. Plans call for sidewalk improvements, fresh lighting installations, green spaces, pocket parks, and restored brickwork along this corridor. City leaders will begin accepting bids for…
3/12/26 FRA Newsletter Highlights: 📢 Call for Sessions – 2026 FRA Annual ConferenceSubmit your ideas for speakers & topics by March 13, 2026Conference dates: October 20-23 | Sunseeker Resort, Charlotte Harbor 🎓 FRA Academy – Budgeting, Funding & ReportingMarch 27 | OrlandoCore course covering budgeting, TIF, grants, cost sharing, PPPs, and CRA reporting requirements ✋…