Nonprofit wants more say in Delray redevelopment decisions By Maria Herrera, Sun Sentinel As seen in the Sun Sentinel The Delray Beach West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition wants more say on the decisions the Delray BeachCommunity Redevelopment Agency makes.At a joint workshop meeting Thursday the coalition told the CRA board it wanted to hold a…
County creates redevelopment area in Mount Plymouth-Sorrento By Eloísa Ruano González, Orlando Sentinel As seen in the Orlando Sentinel TAVARES — For more than a decade, residents and businesses have fought for a “redevelopment” designation in the Mount Plymouth-Sorrento area. County commissioners finally granted their wish this week, despite opposition from some residents who were…
Sebring CRA boasts 15 new businesses By JOE SEELIG As seen in Highlands Today SEBRING – The atmosphere among downtown Sebring merchants and professional people is a positive one with city records showing 15 new businesses have opened since 2011 after the city began a Business Recruitment Program and other incentives.Things are definitely happening and…
Historic houses to stay with museum for now By EILEEN ZAFFIRO-KEAN, Staff Writer As seen in the Daytona Beach News-Journal DAYTONA BEACH — People who’ve come to love a cluster of houses dating back to 1790 in St. Augustine’s historic district just got a one-year reprieve to enjoy the tiny village just the way it…
Boca gives its first ‘Mizner cottage’ historic designation By Anne Geggis, Sun Sentinel As seen in the Sun Sentinel BOCA RATON Addison Mizner gained fame for building opulent Palm Beach mansions, but the newest buzz is about what he did for the middle class. The first of potentially 12 “Mizner cottages” was designated an historic…
Fort Pierce picks plan for Fisherman’s Wharf By Laurie K. Blandford As seen in the TC Palm FORT PIERCE — Plans for people to buy, eat or watch local seafood getting hauled in by commercial fishermen at the northwest base of the South Causeway Bridge are moving forward. “We intend to put the fish back…
CRA rolls out new incentive programs As seen in NWF Daily News KARI C. BARLOW / Daily News FORT WALTON BEACH — The Community Redevelopment Agency is looking for business owners who need help expanding or sprucing up their properties. In the past, the CRA has funded large-scale capital projects such as underground utilities, water…
Lake Worth commission changing maximum building heights As seen in the Palm Beach Post By Willie Howard, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer LAKE WORTH —After approving amendments to the city’s comprehensive plan that included changes in maximum building heights Tuesday, commissioners voted down a proposal to let voters to decide whether to add building height…
City aims to improve park, boost usage As seen in the Tampa Bay Online By CARL ORTH | The Suncoast News PORT RICHEY — The most common question many residents ask about Port Richey Waterfront Park remains “Where is it?” Though the park opened in June 1997, most people do not realize the city’s largest…
Magistrate recommends allowing late-night outdoor music in Fort Lauderdale entertainment district As seen in the Sun Sentinel By: Larry Barszewski FORT LAUDERDALE— The city doesn’t want America’s Backyard playing music into the wee hours of the morning, but a special magistrate says that position is “unreasonable and unfairly burdens” the outdoor nightclub in the city’s…
Improved quality of life in west Pasco begins with redevelopment plan As seen in the Tampa Bay Times A recent public opinion poll of Pasco residents reinforces the need for the county’s continued push to try to redevelop its west side. The results of the National Citizens Survey, presented to commissioners last week, revealed nearly…
Spruced-up Lemon Street draws new business: a craft brewery As seen in the Tampa Bay Times By Demorris A. Lee, Times Correspondent TARPON SPRINGS — The city that has relied on sponge diving and antique shops to lure visitors is now looking to a different attraction to help revitalize a downtown corridor: beer. In a…
Council out of CRA search As seen in Highlands Today By: JOE SEELIG SEBRING –The search for a new Community Redevelopment Agency executive director took a twist Tuesday when the Sebring City Council voted 3-1 to pull personnel and support; in essence dissolving the CRA Executive Director Search Committee. City Councilman Scott Stanley was absent…
Destin’s new harbor boardwalk completed Pictures of the new harbor boardwalk in Destin, which includes 1,600-feet of new decking and pavers, landscaping, lighting and seating and runs from the Destin Yacht Club west to HarborWalk Village can be viewed here.
Beauty & Blight: Saving Daytona’s beachside As seen in the Daytona Beach News-Journal They’re proud to call the Daytona Beach area home, but when some business leaders hope to make a good impression on out-of-town visitors, they don’t drive a direct route from the airport to the World’s Most Famous Beach. They’re too embarrassed by…
Plans for downtown Walmart move forward As seen in the Herald Tribune By J. David McSwane SARASOTA – A Walmart Supercenter proposed for downtown Sarasota appears to meet broad zoning standards, which could make it difficult for detractors to shoo the retail giant away. City planners have yet to see a final site plan for…
Dade City woman turns blight into beauty, one home at a time As seen in the Tampa Bay Times By Christy McLaughlin, Times Correspondent DADE CITY The front porch is sagging, the windows are boarded up and the kitchen sink drains into a bucket. But Mary Castro sees past the blight. She sees quality construction…
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