Omega Real Estate Management scored a $100 million construction loan for the multifamily portion of its planned mixed-use The Gardens District project in North Miami. The nine-story apartment building, called The Gardens Residence, will have 358 units and 1,100 square feet of ground-floor retail at 1155 Northeast 126th Street, according to a news release from…
DetailsThe City of Naples CRA announced the approval of the DPZ CoDESIGN Master Plan for the newly designated Naples Design District, formerly described as the 41-10 Mixed-Use Area. The Master Plan Vision sets forth actionable strategies in support of three key goals: 1. Build on the Naples Design District’s existing strengths by ensuring improvements and…
DetailsOff season? Not in Delray! Especially for the Arts Warehouse team and their family of artists, there is no reason to slow down during the Dog Days of Summer. That’s what air conditioning and the weather-proof art space is for! In an effort to continue to engage with locals, summer visitors, and continue to support local artists,…
DetailsBeginning in February, the boat ramps, Captain Ed Lanni T-Dock, day slips, and boat parking at Lee Wenner Park were closed for a large dredging and restoration project which was funded through grants from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND).The project included dredging of the boat ramps to allow for larger vessels to access the…
DetailsThe Mount Dora City Council will soon consider an ordinance that would allow horseless electric carriages to operate in the historic district. At its June 21 meeting, the council directed the city’s attorney to draft the ordinance for the council’s future consideration. The council did not establish a timeline for the proposed ordinance. The decision followed a presentation…
DetailsThe City of Naples Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announced the approval of the DPZ CoDESIGN Master Plan for the newly designated Naples Design District, formerly described as the 41-10 Mixed-Use Area. “The Naples Design District is an exciting, eclectic area that has so much potential. It will evolve into the next place to be.” Vice…
DetailsThe Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency approved a new developer for the restoration, purchase or lease and management of the McCollum Hall property located at 2717 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers. After reviewing proposals by potential developers, CRA Board members voted to approve Goshen + Cornerstone, LLC as the new developer. Goshen…
DetailsTHE FLORIDA TOURIST season surged in the first quarter of 2022, encouraging state and local tourism industry officials and businesses to envision a rosier future, while keeping a careful eye on the caveats that could keep that from happening. Numbers of visitors and other tourism metrics have taken great strides since the bottom fell out…
DetailsAfter receiving rezoning approval on June 21 from Fort Myers City Council, The Irving Downtown has released a new rendering for an updated plan increasing the number of stories and units of the upcoming eco-friendly, pet-friendly rental community in downtown Fort Myers’ historic River District. “Rezoning the area from ‘Urban Center’ to ‘Urban Core’ allows…
DetailsBeginning in February, the boat ramps, Captain Ed Lanni T-Dock, day slips and boat parking at Lee Wenner Park were closed for a large dredging and restoration project which was funded through grants from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND). The project included dredging of the boat ramps to allow for larger vessels to access…
DetailsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Mayor John Dailey, Florida A & M University president Dr. Larry Robinson, city leaders and community members met to unveil a new historical marker Saturday. Located just behind FAMU’s campus at the corner of Bronough and Jakes-and-Patterson Streets, the marker honors Willie and Carrie T. Pittman. Read the full article
DetailsAs library services evolve, new library buildings that can facilitate those new services are a common wishlist item. Actually getting those new buildings can be a complicated process, however. A panel described their experiences opening new library buildings in “Everybody Wants a New Library: Planning, Funding, and Constructing Inspiring Spaces,” a June 25 session at…
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