Good News From Florida’s CRAs

Mar202020

FLC COVID-19 Update: DeSantis Executive Orders: Public Meetings, Alcohol Sales, Restaurants & Bars

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMarch 20, 2020

Today, Gov. DeSantis issued three executive orders (EO-69, EO-70 and EO-71) regarding local government public meetings, the closure of certain beaches, and alcohol sales, restaurants and gyms, respectively. All of these orders are linked above and available on our Coronavirus Resources page. Following the issuance of EO-69 (Public Meetings), the League sent a letter to Florida’s municipal attorneys summarizing the…

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Mar202020

COVID-19 Updates: What Local Officials Need to Know

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMarch 20, 2020

Today, Governor DeSantis issued an executive order related to the suspension of in-person quorum for local governments. Local governments may utilize communication technology such as telephones and video conferencing. To read the executive order, click here. To read the executive order, click here.

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Mar202020

The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wants You To Know That You’re in Our Hearts

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMarch 20, 2020

The team at the Riviera Beach CRA wanted to reach out and give each and every one of you a heartfelt cyber-hug during this difficult time. We’re all in this together and, like you, we are looking forward to making our way back to normalcy soon. Rest assured that not only are we closely monitoring…

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Mar202020

Small Business Association Makes Disaster Loans Available To Florida Businesses Impacted By Coronavirus

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMarch 20, 2020

Small businesses are an integral part of the fabric of Lake Park. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has already begun to negatively impact small businesses here and across the country, and no one knows how long this will last. In order to help mitigate this situation, the Small Business Association (SBA) announced that, beginning today (March…

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Mar202020

SMALL BUSINESS TASK FORCE UNVEILS $300 BILLION EMERGENCY CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PACKAGE

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMarch 20, 2020

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, released the Keeping Workers Paid and Employed Act, a $300 billion small…

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Mar192020

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Pinellas small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMarch 19, 2020

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL (March 19, 2020) The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Florida small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance per small business and can provide vital economic support to small businesses…

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Mar192020

Working from Home? Ten Tips for Staying Productive

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMarch 19, 2020

Governing is operated as a virtual office. Our staff lives in five different states and three different time zones. We’ve made it work, and you can, too. Remote work does take some adjustment. Here are some habits and strategies drawn from my own experience in working from home for nearly a decade now. Read the…

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Mar192020

How to protect the homeless from the coronavirus

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMarch 19, 2020

People experiencing homelessness don’t have access to the recommended precautions to stave off the coronavirus. The state of play: They often don’t have access to places to wash their hands, many sleep outside in crowded encampments, and social distancing is next to impossible in crowded shelters. The population living outside tends to be older and…

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Mar182020

Florida Legislature passes affordable housing bill

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMarch 18, 2020

Florida lawmakers ended the 2020 legislative session by approving House Bill 1339 that authorizes local governments to approve affordable housing on any land zoned for residential, commercial or industrial use. Gov. Ron DeSantis would need to sign or veto the bill. Lawmakers could vote to override the veto. The bill introduced by Republican Rep. Clay…

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Mar182020

Clean Waterways Act: A weak response to growing climate change dangers | Opinion

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMarch 18, 2020

In Florida we have a habit of cheering half measures and Johnny-come-lately actions from our public leaders. To wit: The Florida Legislature last week passed the first bill in a decade that acknowledges climate change – this in a state widely known as extraordinarily vulnerable to our altered climate. The bill will require that the…

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Mar182020

City passes rules to regulate electric scooters

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMarch 18, 2020

Gainesville residents and visitors are a step closer to being able to navigate the streets on rented electric scooters. The City Commission voted on the first read of an ordinance regulating “dockless electric scooters” last week. The vote was to adopt the permit program that would allow the scooters, called “micromobility devices” by city officials,…

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Mar182020

PETA urges veto of fireworks measure

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMarch 18, 2020

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, wants Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill that would allow Floridians to legally buy fireworks for use three days a year. The animal rights group expressed concerns that the proposal approved by the Legislature last week “would endanger the state’s most vulnerable residents of many…

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