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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You are invited to attend a Special Call Commission Workshop on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. for the purpose of listening to Town Manager Candidate Finalists Interviews. 3:00 PM – Candidate Panel Interviews Town Hall Commission Chambers 6:00 PM – Community “Meet & Greet” Reception Town Hall Mirror Ballroom At the June 20,…
Fort Myers Downtown Streetscape Wins International Making Cities Livable Award FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 24, 2012) – On May 22, 2012, the Fort Myers Downtown Streetscape project won the 2012 International Making Cities Livable (IMCL) Walkable Neighborhoods award at the IMCL conference in Portland, Oregon. The City of Fort Myers ranked first over other cities…
One of Tindale Oliver’s urban designers, Erin Chantry, will be reporting live from CNU20: The New World that is taking place in West Palm Beach, Florida. Attending as a member of the press, she will be writing a series on the importance of integrating transportation, land use, and urban design. It will be based on…
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Panama City CRA News On Thursday, April 19th, 2012- City leaders celebrated Ink Trax’s grand opening with an after hours block party. “Driving through downtown a year before I got elected, I was thinking about revitalization and this just kind of gives me goose bumps. This is what it’s all about. This is what the…
Manatee County CRAs Are Busy By: John Rehill, Bradenton Times BRADENTON — At Manatee’s South County and Midtown CRA’s, success is shining through. The plans have taken root and the results are even better than expected. Midtown is the star of success, and South county is coming up not far behind. That’s what happens when…
Margate CRA Regulates Car Repair Shops By: Alyssa Cutter, Sun-Sentinel Pawnshops and car repair stores are now banned from Margate’s Community Redevelopment Agency. The city commission passed the ordinance after determining the area had enough of both types of businesses and decided to close it. The existing 81 car repair shops and nine pawnshops will…