Good News From Florida’s CRAs

Suwannee County earns national achievement award for Business Incentive Program to promote Economic Development

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffJune 5, 2018

WASHINGTON – Suwannee County Business Incentive Program has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. NACo recognized “Suwannee County Business Incentives” program in the category of Community and Economic Development, this is a performance based tax…

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Tallahassee – CRA boundaries expanding to include three Southside neighborhoods

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 30, 2018

Almost from the day he joined the City Commission in 2014, Curtis Richardson has insisted on the need to expand the Greater Frenchtown/Southside Community Redevelopment District to include several blighted neighborhoods. “This is something I recognized as a need four years ago,” Richardson said today, after the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency voted to expand the…

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Explosive Growth coming to Flagler County

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 29, 2018

There were no fireworks during Thursday’s Economic Opportunity Advisory Council meeting but the prospect for business growth was in the air. Economic board members heard updates on brownfields redevelopment, projects at Florida Hospital Flagler and plans by local fireworks maker Santore and Sons to expand operations in Bunnell. Read Full Article

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Tallahassee – AC Hotels by Marriott coming to Cascades Project

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 29, 2018

Marriott International is bringing one of its upscale brands to the Cascades Project underway in downtown Tallahassee. AC Hotels by Marriott is building a $30-million, seven-story hotel with more than 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, which would be suitable for conventions, a longtime request of the business community. It also will have 154…

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Belleview – Bond Issue may speed up Lake Lillian improvement project

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 29, 2018

The city has plans for an estimated $1.2 million Lake Lillian improvement project that includes a renovated community center, new playground, restrooms and trails. The city plans to pay for the project using proceeds from the Downtown Belleview Community Redevelopment Area. A portion of property taxes in the designated area go toward improvements. But the proceeds…

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Crestview – Bush House may become history museum

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 29, 2018

A new historic and cultural center could be in the city’s future. On May 14, the Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously agreed to move forward with a state grant application to begin the restoration the Bush House at the corner of South Wilson Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in downtown Crestview. The historical $50,000…

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Hylton-Terry appointed as Interim Executive Director of Fort Myers CRA

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 29, 2018

Good morning neighbors – Michele Hylton-Terry has been appointed as Interim Executive Director for the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The CRA leads redevelopment and revitalization of the city’s most blighted areas. Mrs. Hylton-Terry started at the CRA in 2003 and most recently served as the agency’s Redevelopment Manager. As Redevelopment Manager, Mrs. Hylton-Terry…

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CrossFit to relocate to Tarpon Avenue

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 29, 2018

For years, CrossFit Tarpon Springs operated in an out-of-the-way industrial space on Spruce Street before moving to a more accessible spot on U.S. 19 just a few weeks ago. Thanks to a recent decision by the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency, the owners of the popular fitness franchise will have to move again, this time to…

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Design Contest for Cocoa Village Gateway Entry

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 29, 2018

The Cocoa Community Redevelopment Agency, in partnership with Cocoa Main Street, Historic Cocoa Village Association and ArtBeatz Cocoa has announced a design contest for a Cocoa Village gateway entry feature at the property located at 6 Forrest Avenue. The contest is open through June 1 to anyone who would like to submit a design.  The…

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Cocoa Village might get $15 million, 5-story resort

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 29, 2018

A developer is pursuing a plan to construct a 100-plus room boutique resort on the positioning of the previous Cocoa Metropolis Corridor in Cocoa Village. Early plans name for a five-story construction with a “sky bar” on the highest stage overlooking the Indian River Lagoon and what might be a re-developed marina simply east of the resort. The…

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Big plans for prime downtown Fort Myers properties

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 29, 2018

Two of the most prized properties in the heart of historic downtown Fort Myers may soon be transformed, and those aren’t the only prime sites in play. A site close to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates that is getting apartments and a hotel and a longtime church property could also turn into a mixed-used development. Read Full Article

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City of Delray Beach Seeks Members for Advisory Boards

Redevelopment NewsBy FRAstaffMay 16, 2018

The City of Delray Beach is currently seeking residents and business owners to volunteer and serve on a City Advisory Board and/or Committee. By participating as a citizen volunteer on an Advisory Board and/or Committee, you will have an opportunity to become involved in the decision making process within our City government. Members serving on…

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