Good News From Florida’s CRAs

Lifetime Achievement Award Honors Ronni Wood at 2023 Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Awards

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffNovember 2, 2023

The 2023 Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Awards witnessed a remarkable moment of recognition as Ronni Wood, a seasoned and dedicated professional in the field of downtown redevelopment, was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The accolade was presented during the 2023 FRA Annual Conference and Awards Reception, where the outstanding contributions of community organizations,…

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IGS 2023: Orlando, the Home of XR Innovation

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffOctober 29, 2023

What a way to kick off Immerse Global Summit (IGS) 2023! This year is more significant than ever thanks to deep event partnerships, which boost IGS 2023 by showcasing local innovative technology talents from Orlando, Florida, while also bringing together some of the best international minds and companies in the AR/VR/MR space.   For 2023, IGS…

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Up Close with Renee Jadusingh

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffOctober 22, 2023

For Renee Jadusingh, executive director of the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the “community” part of her title is always at the top of her mind. “For our staff, I try to instill in them that you are the CRA; you have to go out knowing you are our face, our voice, our presence.…

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Newberry Sets $510k CRA Budget, Seeks to Improve Business Landscaping

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffOctober 16, 2023

The City of Newberry Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) on Sept. 25 approved their Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget of $509,500, with 92 percent of that funding for projects within the CRA District. Newberry Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Dallas Lee said that revenues increased by $160,000 to $480,840, with $80,000 coming from the City…

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Commissioner Bastien Will Host a Press Conference in North Miami

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffOctober 10, 2023

Commissioner Marleine Bastien will host a press conference to discuss a resolution sponsored by the Commissioner providing an amendment to the original Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Miami-Dade County, the City of North Miami, and the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (NMCRA). The new agreement removes a $1 million dollar cap and provides the NMCRA with…

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Plans for Naples Design District Taking Shape

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffOctober 10, 2023

The city’s recent unveiling of new street banners represents only a glimpse of what citizens will see coming to Naples Design District. “Later on this month, the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) will consider a design proposal to design the Design Walk, the pilot Design Walk, which is meant to be an example in the public…

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Boca Has Big Ambitions for Changes to Downtown

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffOctober 10, 2023

Boca Raton has ambitious plans for a new downtown government complex—perhaps with private money. City council members authorized $300,000 for a consultant that will offer recommendations about the area that includes City Hall, the police station, the tennis center, and other city-owned property on or near Northeast Second Avenue just north of Palmetto Park Road.…

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New City of Riviera Beach Initiative Aims to Transform the Community

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffOctober 10, 2023

The City of Riviera Beach announced a new enhancement, beautification, and safety initiative between its police department and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The CRA District is the target area, which encompasses the Broadway Corridor, Marina Village, Singer Island, Ocean Mall area, and portions of Riviera Beach Heights. The project is named the “Clean and Safe…

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Bradenton Redevelopment Agency Drives Forward with Freebee

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffOctober 3, 2023

During the September 28, 2023 Board meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) of the City of Bradenton, The CRA voted unanimously to enter into a public-private-partnership with Freebeeproviding free micro-mobility-on-demand service. Three vehicles will provide point-to-point service within the Downtown, Tamiami Trail, and Central redevelopment areas. Bradenton CRA residents and business customers may begin…

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New Port Richey Acquires Schwettman Center

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffOctober 3, 2023

The city of New Port Richey bought the Harry Schwettman Education Center from the Pasco County School Board in September but has not decided what to do with the property. At its Sept. 5 meeting, the city council, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, heard from CRA Executive Director Debbie L. Manns. She told the…

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Downtown Homestead Storefronts Soon to be Transformed by Project

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffOctober 2, 2023

A series of vacant storefronts in Downtown Homestead will soon be transformed into an entertainment and dining destination thanks to the revitalization efforts of the Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The CRA recently purchased multiple retail storefronts on Krome Avenue north of Second Street in Downtown Homestead in the hope of attracting partners with significant…

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Fort Myers OKs $22.4 Million in Increment Tax Rebates for New Developments

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffSeptember 29, 2023

Two development companies asked for $22.4 million in increment tax rebates from the City of Fort Myers, in exchange for building new housing and commercial projects. The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) commissioners had lots of questions, but granted the rebates, to be paid over a period of time. First Alessio Development wanted $11.4…

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