Lake Worth Beach CRA: WMODA Permits Filed, Utility Relocation Underway Downtown

The Lake Worth Beach Community Redevelopment Agency says a long-planned downtown redevelopment centered on the Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts is moving deeper into pre-construction, with permit activity and utility work now underway. According to the CRA, WMODA submitted permit applications in October 2025, while the city’s Electric Utilities Department is relocating and upgrading power…

The Arcadian Celebrates Ribbon Cutting and Time Capsule Ceremony at 640 NW 7th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale’s Sistrunk District

A ribbon cutting and ceremonial time capsule installation recently marked the opening of The Arcadian, a mixed-use residential development at 640 NW 7th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale’s Sistrunk District. The project delivers 502 apartments across two eight-story buildings and represents a major investment in attainable housing and commercial activity, supported in part by a $10…

Overtown Affordable Housing Project Opens 44 Renovated Apartments Without Displacement

Residents, elected officials and community leaders gathered this month in Historic Overtown to celebrate the grand opening of 16 Corner, a multi-family affordable housing development project that restored five aging buildings into 44 modern apartments without displacing a single resident. The renovation represents an achievement in a city grappling with rising rents and redevelopment pressure.…

Clearwater CRA Kicks Off 2026 Business Spotlight Program to Celebrate Local Enterprises

The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has set the stage for local businesses to shine through the 2026 Business Spotlight Program, a move to boost recognition and drive engagement in Clearwater’s economic landscape. The winners were announced on January 5, with updates conveyed by the Clearwater CRA website. Nine businesses across Downtown Clearwater and North…

Jax Beach Call for Artists

The Jacksonville Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Public Art Advisory Committee has announced a mural project that invites local artists to transform city-owned dumpster enclosures into public art installations. This initiative aims to turn everyday infrastructure into vibrant creative expressions, enhancing the character and color of community spaces throughout Jacksonville Beach. Local artists are encouraged to…

Florida Tackle Company Hooks a Second Location: Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at Harvey E. Oyer Park

The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) is proud to announce the expansion of a local favorite as Florida Tackle Company officially opens its second location. The community was invited to celebrate this small business milestone with a grand opening and ceremonial ribbon cutting on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM…

Margate CRA Approves $200K Demolition Contract

During the January 14 meeting, the CRA Executive Director, Cale Curtis, announced that the CRA had signed a $200,000 contract with R2R Demolition to demolish the old Country Haven motel, Motion Elevator, a triplex apartment building, and the former Prince of Peace church building. These buildings occupy land within the City Center plan. CRA chair Anthony Caggiano said he…