The City of Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has completed its first home renovation project under the Residential Renovation Assistance Program, marking a major milestone in the city’s neighborhood revitalization efforts. The $24,073 project focused on replacing the home’s roof and windows—improvements that boost safety, energy efficiency, and curb appeal. Launched on October 1, 2025,…
The Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), Bond Community Health Center, and the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) are proud to present a brand-new mural at the Bond Community Health Center, YouRx, located at 1549 S. Monroe Street in the Greater Frenchtown/Southside Tallahassee CRA district. This significant piece, created by muralist Myah Freeman (graduated FSU…
Tallahassee CRA Board Members and staff were delighted to attend the YouRx Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting that took place on November 12, 2025. As part of Bond Community Health Center’s mission, YouRx Pharmacy will offer compassionate, community-centered care and help…
A presentation of a retail recruitment strategy given at Wednesday’s Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board meeting pinpointed a $235 million opportunity gap in the city’s trade area. Garet Smitherman, portfolio director for Retail Strategies LLC, gave data on demographics, retail gaps, and peer analysis, identifying the need for more grocery stores and full-service restaurants. The city hired Retail Strategies LLC for $40,000 to provide retail recruitment services…
The keys are ready for people to move into their new homes at Latimer Crossing, a 92-unit mixed-income housing development at 3261 Cleveland Avenue. It offers first priority to people displaced from the now-demolished Southward Village. Fort Myers Community Correspondent Miyoshi Price has been following this federal grant project for months as it transforms distressed…
When it comes to fitness, it all starts with a strong core. The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is following that strategy with its Restore the Core initiative, which it calls “a commitment to restore, reinvest in, and re-energize the heart of our community.” Through Restore the Core, the CRA will use feedback from Lakelanders to update…
The Fort Myers City Council on Nov. 3 approved an interlocal agreement with Lee County to continue operating the free seasonal trolley routes serving the downtown River District. Routes 500 and 505 will run from Nov. 20 through April 22, 2026. The total cost of $711,867 will be funded by a $355,933 Florida Department of…
The Ocala City Council will review a nearly $3 million incentive package for the revitalization of the Hotel Marion property in downtown Ocala, including the waiver of building permits and impact fees, the donation of a $1.25 million parking lot, and the payment of a $650,000 grant over five years. During its regular meeting on…
After a 3-year-long battle over who would operate the historic Sunset Lounge in West Palm Beach, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is now in charge after it decided not to negotiate any longer with Vita Lounge, and the venue is set to finally open next week. A spokesperson with the City of West Palm Beach…
Lakeland’s Community Redevelopment Agency is inviting residents to an open house on Thursday, Nov. 6, to help revamp its visions for Downtown, Midtown and Dixieland. “Restore the Core” is a yearlong project to modernize the plans that guide investment in Lakeland’s three redevelopment districts. When: 6 to 9 p.m. Where: RP Funding Center, Lake Hollingsworth Room (near Entrance 2),…
The City of Kissimmee announced late last week it has expanded its Residential Property Improvement Program (RPIP) to include the Vine Street Community Redevelopment Agency (VSCRA) and updated it for the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (DKCRA), enhancing support for local homeowners. Additionally, a Department of Justice grant will provide $750,000 to fund six new sworn…
The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency voted Jan. 13 to authorize the CRA executive director to enter negotiations with the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition (CULC) for a lease and development agreement to create a mini container-village on four adjoining parcels at the northeast corner of North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Tangerine Drive. CRA assistant…