Neighborhood associations across East Tampa are exploring a multi-dimensional concept for curbing crime. It’s called Crime Prevention through Environmental Design. During its first meeting of 2025, Tampa’s Community Redevelopment Agency discussed strategies to address design flaws contributing to crime. The Tampa CRA aims to involve every neighborhood association by March of this year. The Florida…
The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Gandhi Health & Wellness, a premier healthcare facility specializing in primary care and, functional and longevity medicine. This state-of-the-art clinic offers personalized, cutting-edge care to optimize health, vitality, and well-being for every patient. While Gandhi Health & Wellness has proudly…
This week the Lake Worth Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (LWBCRA), along with Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (RBCRA) were awarded $4,400,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help address the housing crisis in Palm Beach County. These competitive funds will assist the CRA Districts in Lake Worth Beach and Riviera…
An environmental assessment will be conducted on the former Bank of America building in downtown Sebring, which was purchased in June by the Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency. The CRA Board approved the quote from ECS (Engineering Consulting Services, LLC), for $4,375, to perform a pre-renovation asbestos survey, lead paint screening and limited mold assessment to…
In Titusville, the CRA will consider approving a proposal for staff to research updated safety cameras for the Welcome Center. The current system, installed in 2016, no longer meets security needs. If approved, staff will explore options for more effective, accessible technology that integrates with the police department’s systems. The agency will also discuss whether…
A yearlong construction project will add nearly 75 parking spaces to Lee Wenner Park in Cocoa Village, while preserving boat trailer parking for boaters who launch from the park’s ramps. Work started Sept. 9 on the $1.8 million project, which has closed the park, its parking lot, boat ramps and the Captain Ed Lanni T-Dock,…
Tampa is one of the most fun cities in America, and that’s due to its huge theme parks and award-winning family-friendly destinations. In 2025, the Museum of Science and Industry, Florida Aquarium, and Busch Gardens will all debut new attractions and rides. Here’s what to look forward to in the future. Tampa’s Community Redevelopment Agency…
City commissioners on the Tarpon Springs Community Redevelopment Agency approved a measure to develop new branding – highlighting the historic downtown of Tarpon Springs to the Sponge docks. The marketing effort, which is in the early stages, includes everything from social media, banners, to tourism videos. “This is really a testament to our new City…
It’s been discussed for years, but a possible new riverwalk extension will be put to a vote on Thursday. The City of Tampa wants to extend the riverwalk along the west side of the Hillsborough River from Kennedy Boulevard North to Rome Avenue, essentially creating another riverwalk on the other side. “It starts where Bayshore…
The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) is excited to announce the grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration for Trilogy Fitness, the newest fitness destination in eastern Boynton Beach. The event will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with the ceremonial ribbon cutting taking place at 6:00…
The new $500,000 Apopka Action Sports Park is an Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency project using tax increment fund (TIF) revenue from the City of Apopka and Orange County Government. The park will include a skate park area for skateboarders and skaters and a pump track area for BMX bikers. “The park will bring an exciting…
Businesses that have opened in Clearwater’s Downtown Community Redevelopment Area in 2024 are Olive & Thyme Mediterranean fusion restaurant; Waffle’s Dream; The Nash Keys Dueling Piano Bar; Los Amici Bakery & Pizza; 45 Sports Bar & Lounge LLC; Machi Boba Tea & More; Studio Twelve Eight event space; and Atlantis Art tattoo studio. Like Cleveland…
The City of Margate is now accepting applications for its Property Improvement Program, a grant initiative encouraging property and business owners to restore, renovate, and enhance their properties. The PIP program offers a 50% reimbursement grant of up to $50,000 for commercial and multi-family properties, common areas, and building exteriors owned by condominium or homeowner…
Rather than bulldoze the two-story masterpiece, the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency offered to foot the estimated $2.7 million bill to save it. The cost includes $448,000 to the house movers, almost $30,000 to the tree mover, as well as architects and the fee to Florida Power & Light to disconnect and reconnect electricity for the…
Pompano Beach has been highlighted by Southeast Florida-based real estate agent Theresa Hart of Florida Premiere Realty as one of the best cities in Florida to invest in property over the next five years. With home prices lower than those in nearby affluent areas like Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Pompano Beach offers good value,…
Commissioner Anthony Caggiano is excited about the possibilities of a planned city center. Over the winter break, Caggiano and his daughter Sophia, Commissioner Tommy Ruzzano, Vice Mayor Antonio Arserio, and City Manager Cale Curtis visited a Brookfield Properties development in Manhattan. They traveled to New York from December 10 to 12 to participate in the ICSC New York at the Jacob Javits Center.…
Titusville City Council member Sarah Stoeckel said one of the big residential projects underway in the city is The Shores at Tranquility, located north of the NASA Causeway, along the Indian River Lagoon shoreline. Stoeckel said the City Council and Titusville’s Community Redevelopment Agency are working to devise plans to spur more development downtown, including shops, restaurants and service…
A project to bring 6-foot sidewalks to one of Englewood’s oldest neighborhoods is moving along with design elements coming together, according to Sarasota County officials. County staff members brought the results of the Englewood Artist Area Improvement Project neighborhood meeting in October to the Englewood Community Redevelopment Agency. The improvement project is part of the…
Downtown Kissimmee is now home to its first augmented reality (AR) public art installations, thanks to a collaborative effort between Osceola Arts, the Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and Snap! Orlando. This groundbreaking project integrates Osceola Arts’ Art in Public Places mural initiative with cutting-edge AR technology, providing a vibrant and interactive cultural experience…
Naples City Council approved a new corporate-housing concept that will allow traveling actors, designers and other theater professionals to live next door to Gulfshore Playhouse while they work, rehearse and perform. A four-level, 366-space public garage, the city’s third, is being built on the southwest corner of 12th Street and First Avenue South, west of…
A junkyard operation has ceased operation in an area of Fort Myers earmarked as a redevelopment zone and aided by the sale of the property. The sale was helped by the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency, which facilitated the purchase of the business at 3312 Edison Avenue and 2419 Henderson Avenue through a “contribution in…