Good News From Florida’s CRAs

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Thirty Three Bills and Vetoes Five Bills (Including: SB 620)

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 27, 2022

For Immediate Release: June 24, 2022 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, communications@eog.myflorida.com Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Thirty Three Bills and Vetoes Five Bills TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: SB 620: View full bill information here Local Business Protection Act: Citing this act as the “Local Business Protection Act”; authorizing certain businesses to claim…

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That moment a switch flipped and downtown Fort Myers became cool

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 15, 2022

Downtown Fort Myers’ arduous 40-year climb from a scene of boarded-up storefronts and deserted streets to a destination dotted with restaurants, hotels, apartments and condos is near its zenith. The finished product is only a few years away. “If the economy doesn’t derail us, it should be less than five years,” said Nils Richter, who…

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Habitat Broward and the City of Pompano Beach CRA Partner to Welcome Home Four Families to Collier City

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 15, 2022

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (June 14, 2022) – Habitat for Humanity of Broward (Habitat) in partnership with the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the City of Pompano Beach (City) celebrated the dedication of four new affordable homes on Saturday, June 11th at NW 27th Avenue, in the Collier City neighborhood of Pompano Beach. Read the…

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Jason Willey named Lakeland’s new assistant director of economic development

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 15, 2022

LAKELAND — Lakeland officials announced Jason Willey will take over as the city’s new assistant director of economic development. Willey takes over for Alis Drumgo, who left Lakeland in May to work for the City of Tampa. He will report to Brian Rewis, the city’s director of community & economic development. Read the full story

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Sebring CRA approves design for Medal of Honor Park

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 15, 2022

SEBRING — The Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency gave its OK to the design of the Florida Medal of Honor Park to be built on the site of the old Girl School House property at 442 S. Eucalyptus St. Read the full story

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Margate Wins Video Award For Local “Foodie” Series

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 15, 2022

There’s plenty of delicious food in Margate. Now, the city has some hardware to prove it. A social media video series showcasing some of Margate’s best restaurants took home a prestigious Bronze Telly Award in the food and beverage category this month. The city won for “It’s Margate Delish,” which aims to draw attention to Margate as…

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The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) Announces Two Upcoming Installations for Its “Art on the Plaza” Series

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 14, 2022

The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) is pleased to announce two new site-specific installations coming to the MOCA plaza on July 29 and Oct. 14. Autumn Casey’s “Cliff and April” and Chire “VantaBlack” Regans’ “To What Lengths” were selected following MOCA’s 2022 open call to artists for its “Art on the Plaza” series.…

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City of Pompano Beach and its CRA Issue Invitation to Negotiate to Master Developers Globally

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 7, 2022

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., June 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The City of Pompano Beach (City) and the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) have issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for a Master Developer to help the City and CRA create a new Downtown and realize the vision of an exciting destination for businesses, residents,…

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US awards $15.9 million for Brightline’s Tampa to Orlando rail plan

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 7, 2022

The federal government wants people to be able to ride the rails on a high-speed train between Tampa and Orlando and will kick in $15.9 million to Brightline Florida LLC to try to make it happen. The federal grant, announced Thursday, will pay for half the preliminary engineering costs for the planned 67-mile, Tampa-to-Orlando train…

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RFQ: Miscellaneous Professional Continuing Services – City of Bradenton

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 7, 2022

The City of Bradenton, Florida, is requesting submittals from qualified individuals/firms for Miscellaneous Professional Continuing Services for the purpose of selecting a provider to furnish all necessary labor, services, materials, equipment, tools, consumables, transportation, skills and incidentals required for the City of Bradenton, Florida, in conformance with bid document, which include technical specifications and/or a…

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Development Boom in ‘Hidden Gem’ City of Hallandale Beach

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 2, 2022

Under the radar pocket markets in South Florida are becoming hotspots for buyers and developers. Hallandale Beach has one of the fastest growing populations in Broward County. Currently, the population is 40,000 but the city says it anticipates its population to grow by 30 percent over the next five years. “This is midpoint. You have…

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Panama City CRA hosts small business workshop

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 23, 2022

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — The Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency hosted a free small business workshop for those who want to learn the ins and outs of owning their own business. This is the second workshop they’ve held. The Panama City CRA is collaborating with the Florida Small Business Development Center to hold these…

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