The potential for downtown Margate is superior to that of “The Walk” in Coral Springs or “The Promenade” in Coconut Creek – places barely affordable for working entrepreneurs with fresh new ideas. Presently owned by the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency, Margate’s downtown is already here and is home to great restaurants with likely more on…
DetailsNew renderings were released for the 49-story Waldorf Astoria Residences, at 150 2nd Avenue South, in downtown St. Petersburg. The project would be the first hotel-branded luxury condominium in St. Pete and is expected to have 164 condominium units, available in two-, three- and four-bedrooms. The penthouses will be some of the largest condominiums in…
DetailsA Historic East Winter Garden Design Workshop was held Oct. 3 at the Healthy West Orange building in Winter Garden. Residents heard an informative presentation on the East Winter Garden Draft Form-Based Code and the new street, intersection and public space designs for the Historic East Winter Garden Neighborhood, as well as how the projects…
DetailsA New Orleans/Mobile/Old Pensacola feel will dominate the area known as the “Old Town Landing” in Niceville if the firm that the city charged with creating design standards in the six-acre waterfront off Bayshore has its way. AVCON unveiled its design standards to the Niceville Community Redevelopment Agency, which comprises the city council and mayor, at…
DetailsThe DeFuniak Springs Amphitheater sits right on the edge of Lake DeFuniak in Chipley Park. It is the hub for activity in downtown DeFuniak Springs. The venue hosts concerts, plays, holiday events, and the annual LakeFest festival. But the Community Redevelopment Agency says it needs modernization to improve its functionality. “We do everything here to…
DetailsFort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency approved four Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grants for the Downtown Redevelopment Area during its last meeting of the fiscal year. The first grant was approved for Bare Roots Holding Company LLC’s property at 2011 Bayside Parkway for the not-to-exceed amount of $45,086. The funds will be used to install a…
DetailsThe city’s Community Redevelopment Agency announced a new multimodal initiative called Ride DTO. It will help commuters navigate downtown Orlando more easily. Ride DTO uses eco-friendly all-electric vehicles courtesy of Circuit Transit, Inc. Daily transportation will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a special first-rider offer: Use the code RIDEDTO to…
DetailsThe award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com), is proud to have been selected by the City of Bartow’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to conduct a feasibility study for the potential redevelopment of commercial and residential properties, along with capital improvement projects, within the CRA district. “RMA is excited to partner with Bartow as they embark…
DetailsOn Wednesday, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency discussed an expansion of the area they oversee. They want to add 505 acres to their already existing 540 acres of coverage, including the Altamont Park neighborhood, parts of midtown, Central South and a portion of Dean Park. The Community Redevelopment Agency board said people should get…
DetailsFort Myers is willing to kick in $1.55 million to get rid of an auto salvage yard in the Dunbar neighborhood. The Community Redevelopment Agency has voted to pledge that money, if a private company buys out the property — the land underneath. Affordable Auto Salvage has sold vehicle parts for 67 years. The business…
DetailsProgress is beginning to move forward on the City Center redevelopment project. The board agreed to a shortlist of potential developers during the September 30 Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting. The development companies under consideration include Brookfield Properties, Michaels, Related Group and Kenco Communities. Board members, who are also the Margate commission, discussed the companies…
DetailsA former CEO of the Shula Restaurant Group plans to convert the historic Florida National Bank building in downtown Lakeland into Prima 135, an upscale steakhouse. To help make the plan a reality, the building’s owner is seeking $195,000 in incentives from the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency. Prima 135 is envisioned as an elegant establishment…
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