The extra green space on the site where Florida Hospital Waterman once stood is nice, city leaders admit. But now, with the economy percolating again, Eustis officials have decided it’s time to make a concerted effort with the property’s owners to sell the 4.8 acres for commercial and residential development to boost the city’s tax…
DetailsThe past will be a part of the city’s future downtown development, city officials say. The city commission on Monday said it would only consider development proposals that keep all or part of the historic high school at Town Square, which includes City Hall, the library and the downtown police and fire stations. Saving the…
DetailsAs the redevelopment of the Sarasota Quay property inches closer, the future of the 1925 Belle Haven building, just over the fence from the vacant former Quay site and from the Hyatt Regency hotel, will come into focus. In the Belle Haven, developer GreenPointe Holdings of Jacksonville has the opportunity to find a new use…
DetailsA Coconut Grove theater steeped in history from Miami’s segregation era has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, paving the way for redevelopment, sources told The Real Deal. The ACE Theatre at 3664 Grand Avenue was added on June 13, according to the register’s website. The historic designation means the owner, ACE…
DetailsMargate has signed a deal to build its first downtown, a city center of 968 apartments, 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, a hotel and an amphitheater — all along or within walking distance of State Road 7. City leaders said they are excited. “We have never been this far,” said Commissioner Lesa “Le”…
DetailsDeveloping six locales within the center of Boynton Beach could be the solution for downtown revitalization, city officials say. On Tuesday, at the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s regular meeting, board members discussed a plan that would increase foot traffic and fill empty storefronts in the city’s downtown. Upgrades planned by the city would be…
DetailsBimini Basin,133.6 acres in Cape Coral near Cape Coral Parkway and Palm Tree Boulevard, is one of the city’s top priorities for future growth. Envisioned as a mixed-use district with shops, restaurants, entertainment and housing all in a walkable area, the district has several steps to go through before it can be developed. Wednesday morning…
DetailsRedevelopment Agency (MCRA) approved an agreement with South Florida’s New Urban Communities for development of a 36-acre mixed use town center at State Road 7 and Margate Boulevard. The plan will provide 968 apartment units, 100,000 sq. ft. of retail and restaurants, an 80+ room hotel, and numerous civic uses–all within walking distance of each…
DetailsTREASURE ISLAND – The possibility of redevelopment on the north side of Treasure Island picked up momentum July 5 when city commissioners unanimously passed the proposed Planned Development Zoning District ordinance on second and final reading. However, it’s not a done deal. Voters must still approve the measure when it appears on the ballot on…
DetailsFast-growing Nautical Ventures Group is beefing up its presence in Palm Beach County. The Dania Beach company this week announced plans to open a second marine superstore in the county on July 25. The Riviera Beach store at 1501 Broadway follows the opening of a Nautical Ventures superstore at Northlake Marina in North Palm Beach…
DetailsTwo ambitious projects have been proposed to redevelop Coral Gables municipal garages that sit on land the city considers underutilized. The redevelopment has been discussed for several years and a request for proposals was sent out earlier this year. Municipal Garage 1 at 245 Andalusia Ave. is a three-level concrete building with 282 spaces (272…
DetailsTwo Sarasota companies and a Bradenton agency have sent letters of intent to Bradenton’s Central Community Redevelopment Agency for developing property on the corner of 13th Avenue West and First Street. Officials have discussed the future of the site, agreeing that a grocery store concept is ideal for the neighborhood, but they would not restrict…
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