An autonomous vehicle shuttle service is coming soon to ferry people in and around Mizner Park in Boca Raton. That’s just the beginning. Plans call for the shuttle service to move people to and from the Sanborn Square area and then eventually south to Royal Palm Place. But first, the pilot test will be done…
One of Tampa’s most iconic landmarks is getting a major upgrade. Tampa Union Station, the city’s historic rail hub located at 601 N. Nebraska Avenue, is undergoing a $4 million renovation aimed at restoring its charm and creating new spaces for the community. Funded by the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the project will include…
Planning is gradually moving forward for the Margate City Center. During the May 14 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting, executive director Cale Curtis told the board that city leaders and Brookfield Properties are assembling a team of professionals to create the project. The goal is to have a preliminary plan by the end of June. Margate leaders…
After a long but successful legal battle over the title to the historic Walesbilt Hotel, the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency is wasting no time moving to begin their efforts to see the building redeveloped. The CRA has approved the hiring of the engineering firm of Kimley-Horn to conduct an evaluation of the hotel that will include a structural property…
For the ninth consecutive year, World Changers is joining forces with the Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to create positive change in neighborhoods that need it. Watch the video here
Every Friday night, the Fifth Street area is energized with the Market on Fifth farmers market. Local vendors offer items such as fresh produce, farm-fresh eggs, and artisan breads. Visitors not only delight in purchasing these items, but enjoy the live music and stroll along Fifth and Main Streets to visit the restaurants and shops…
St. Pete City Council, convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), has unanimously approved plans for one of downtown’s largest residential projects to date: a transformative $225 million development featuring two 31-story towers at the former headquarters of UPC Insurance. First reported by St. Pete Risingearlier this year, the development at 800 2nd Avenue South…
During the May 14 meeting, the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approved and accepted a contract for purchase and sale between the CRA and BLL Corporation for the property located at 1100 North State Road 7 for $3.8 million. There was little discussion on the purchase, but board members have often said they are eager…
After weeks of deliberation and nearly eight years for it to come to fruition, the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency approved Time Equities’ request for a $35 million tax-increment financing plan to complete the city’s long-delayed Town Square Project. “We’re here to do our best,” said Francis Greenburger, owner of Time Equities, who was seated…
The demolition of the final building for the Bimini East project began Tuesday, concluding the razing of all structures for the intended economic development initiative for the South Cape. Community Redevelopment Agency Project Manager Zac Gogel said four months into the project, they are tearing down the last building with a total of 47 sites…
The St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency made significant strides during its meeting on May 12, 2025, by advancing the West City Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) plan. The agency unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-12, which sets the stage for crucial public investments aimed at revitalizing the area. Jamie D. Perkins, the Neighborhood Services and CRA Manager, presented…
The Lynn Haven Community Redevelopment Agency and Florida Architects laid out improvement plans for Ohio and Florida Avenues during a workshop last month. The plans include new sidewalks, extensive landscaping, buried utility lines, lights and widening Florida Avenue sidewalks between 7th and 12th streets. “So one of the things that our citizens have mentioned to…
