Good News From Florida’s CRAs

St. Augustine’s Lincolnville’s Fountain of Youth Elks Lodge Receives Over $800k

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

St. Augustine — St. Augustine’s Lincolnville’s Fountain of Youth Elks Lodge 684, located at 100 Washington Street, receives $891,932 for major repairs and renovations. The City of St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency received the monies from the Florida African American Cultural and Historical Grants program to fund Lincolnville’s Community Redevelopment Area Institutional Rehabilitation Grant Program.…

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Hallandale Beach CRA’s Big Plans Coming to Fruition

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

The city of Hallandale Beach has caught the attention of those relocating to South Florida with developers having called the city “underdeveloped and a place for opportunity.” Between outside developers’ increasing interest and the commitment of local officials to the city’s sustainable growth, Hallandale Beach is seeing over $1 billion in development with more to…

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MBE Set to Build First Distillery in Fort Lauderdale by Black Spirits Producer

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

Victor George Spirits, a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) was introduced in South Florida in 2019 by Founder and CEO Victor G. Harvey. Harvey has announced that the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board voted unanimously to provide a $2,450,000 forgivable loan to help fund the construction cost of a 15,000 square foot,…

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15-Unit Townhome Community Proposed For 3rd Street South in Downtown St. Pete

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

A 15-unit townhome development has been proposed for 3rd Street in St. Petersburg. NJR Companies has filed plans with the city to develop a new townhome development at 357 3rd Street South across from Camden Pier District. NJR, which is led by Neil J. Rauenhorst, has previously developed Regent Lane at 145 4th Avenue North…

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St. Pete Hosts First Forum For Public Input In Tropicana Field Redevelopment

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 21, 2022

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Nearly two weeks after St. Petersburg’s mayor scrapped two redevelopment proposals for Tropicana Field, the public had its turn to weigh in on the future of the site. The first of three community meetings was held Tuesday evening. About 200 residents were able to give their input on what changes they’d…

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It’s A Banner Day: PCB’s Veteran Hero Program A Sellout in First Month. More to come.

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 11, 2022

PANAMA CITY BEACH — About a month after local officials launched a street banner program honoring veterans, all banners have been sold and local officials are talking about expansion. In a Facebook post Thursday, Panama City Beach officials said the 28 available banners in its new Veteran Hero Program already were sold. The program allows…

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City Accepting Applications For Next Round of Downtown Special Event Grants

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 11, 2022

The City of Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency is now accepting applications for the next round of grants meant to support events in the downtown core. The Special Events Grants Program, funded by the CRA, provides grants to event organizers in two tiers; events for under 10,000 attendees, and events for 10,000 or more. Events in…

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Sculptures, Soccer, Playground Art Due in Maurice Ferré Park

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 11, 2022

Animals – the painted metal kind – are on their way downtown. A pet sculpture garden is expected to be ready at Maurice Ferré Park by December. A soccer field, playground and other art displays are among subsequent projects targeted for the park. Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo, the man behind the idea, told Miami…

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Florida City Approves Final Plat for Sebastian Place

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 7, 2022

Florida City is closer to gaining new housing units. During the June 28 meeting, the Commission approved a resolution that will allow the final plat of Sebastian Place. This is a replat of eight parcels located at the northwest corner of the intersection of East Palm Drive/Southwest 344th Street and Northeast Sixth Avenue/Southwest 172nd Avenue.…

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Changes to Downtown CRA Could Help Recognize DeLand’s Historic Black Community

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 7, 2022

I read the editorial titled “Congratulations, West Volusia!” I write to share my thoughts on the opportunity to further recognize the importance of DeLand’s historic Black community, and the business, social and religious contributions to DeLand. The current boundary of the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) excludes much of the historic Yemassee area, an area…

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Boynton Beach approves $80 million mixed-use project

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 7, 2022

Boynton Beach City Commission has approved agreements with the Boynton Beach CRA and Affiliated Development to advance a mixed-use, mixed-income workforce housing project. The Pierce development will include 16,800 square feet of restaurant and commercial space, a minimum of 236 apartment units and a parking garage with 150 public parking spaces. Affiliated Development was the…

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Artist To Display Hand-Colored Black And White Photos In Clearwater

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJuly 7, 2022

CLEARWATER, FL — The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency has announced the debut exhibit of Niki Butcher, “Daydreaming: Niki Butcher’s Hand-Painted Photography,” featuring more than 60 hand-painted photographs created over five decades. The free exhibit is on display at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., through Jan. 31. Showcasing the historical, scenic and sometimes…

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