Good News From Florida’s CRAs

PulteGroup’s Southeast Florida Division Celebrates Completion of New Workforce Homes in Delray Beach

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 1, 2023

PulteGroup’s Southeast Florida division and the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) celebrated the completion of Carver Square, a new workforce housing community with 20 affordably priced homes. The event recognized the organizations that pulled together to put home ownership within the financial reach of local low- and moderate-income buyers. “By building workforce housing at…

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Coral Springs Redevelopment Agency Approves Tax Rebate for Developer of Cornerstone That Could Be Worth Up To $17 Million

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 1, 2023

Coral Springs redevelopment officials approved this week a tax rebate for the developer of Cornerstone that could be worth as much as $17 million. The money that master development company, Predeso Property Investments, is set to receive will come from the additional tax revenue expected from the spike in the value of the property on…

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The Tallahassee CRA Approves $7 Million in Assistance for Workforce Housing Development

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 1, 2023

On Tuesday, the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-0 to authorize staff to execute a memorandum of understanding to facilitate a $7 million loan for a 300-unit workforce housing development to be constructed downtown. The agreement is with Global City, a real estate development organization that has completed a number of similar projects in…

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DOH-Polk and CRA Partner to Create Community Garden in Lake Wales

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffApril 27, 2023

On Friday, April 14, members of the community celebrated the groundbreaking of The Grove Community Garden in the northwest neighborhood at 315 Dr. MLK Blvd., Lake Wales. The development of the garden is through a partnership between the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Department of Health-Polk (DOH-Polk). “The purpose of the garden…

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City and LDDA Work to Cultivate Downtown Nightlife, Minimize Problems

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffApril 27, 2023

Soloman Wassef’s dream of opening a tiki bar in downtown Lakeland is one step closer to reality. The Lakeland City Commission voted unanimously on Monday to grant a conditional use permit for the proposed Island Breeze bar, located under his already existing Lakeland Loft. “I cannot be more proud to be in Lakeland than in…

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How a Lunch and Learn on Community Revitalization Sparked My Interest in Getting Involved

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffApril 27, 2023

The Community Redevelopment Agency held a Lunch and Learn earlier this year to educate community leaders and citizens on the services provided by the CRA that address neighborhoods affected by blight. The event was attended by nearly 100 people. Tallahassee city commissioners and staff shared their views of what the agency has to offer and…

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Community Garden Aims to Address Food Insecurity in Lake Wales

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffApril 17, 2023

The Florida Department of Health in Polk and the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency are partnering to develop a community garden. The Grove Community Garden will be located at 315 Dr. MLK Blvd., across the street from Grove Manor public housing. It will supply fresh produce to residents in the Northwest Neighborhood. “We really want…

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ROCK THE BLOCK in Delray Beach on Saturday, 4/29

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffApril 17, 2023

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, and the City of Delray Beach will ROCK THE BLOCK in Delray Beach on Saturday, April 29. For decades, Habitat for Humanity has set the stage for families, volunteers, donors, and supporters to come together to build decent homes that provide the…

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‘It Has Been a Very Long Road:’ Cornerstone Developer Explains Challenges His Coral Springs Project Faced During Pandemic

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffApril 17, 2023

The master developer of Cornerstone in Coral Springs recently explained why his downtown project had to add more apartments and cut out office space. Rod Sheldon, the owner of Predeso Property Investments, also discussed how the pandemic and its changes to the economy stalled the project and forced him and his partners to rethink plans…

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Pensacola Hires SCAPE to Do Final Review of Long-Awaited ‘Hashtag’ Project

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffApril 17, 2023

A long-awaited project to make Pensacola’s waterfront more pedestrian-friendly is getting a review by the original designers. The Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency approved an amended contract with SCAPE Landscape Architecture earlier this week to pay $7,500 for a final review of the city’s plans for the “Hashtag Waterfront Connector” project on Main Street. While the…

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Hilton Tempo To Start Construction In Fall 2023 At 2300 First Street, Fort Myers, Florida

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffApril 17, 2023

Construction could start on Hilton Tempo in September 2023. Initially, the venture was supposed to break ground in 2022. Yet, according to FOX 4 Southwest Florida, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) pushed it back after the venture switched owners. Before, Marriot would oversee the venture. Now, Hilton does. Upon completion, the eight-story hotel…

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City to Host Annual Independence Day Celebration — 4th on Flagler

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffApril 17, 2023

The City of West Palm Beach is preparing to host South Florida’s largest, free outdoor annual Independence Day celebration — 4th on Flagler. This event will be the City’s 35th annual celebration and it will feature live entertainment (music on three stages), a military honor ceremony, a kids’ entertainment zone, roving entertainment (including jugglers, stilt…

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