Another restaurant is going to be opening in the new Cornerstone development in Coral Springs, a city official said last week. Which restaurant? Kristi Bartlett, the city’s economic development director, didn’t say during a meeting of the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency last Monday when she talked about it. “We are going to have a big…
With plans to redevelop the “downtown” area of Temple Terrace paused, city officials are discussing refocusing their efforts on the new Pedestrian Master Plan, the final version of which was presented at the Community Redevelopment Agency board meeting on Feb. 20. The CRA board, which is comprised of the Temple Terrace City Council, approved the…
Color will cover a new development in downtown when a renowned artist transforms the building with a mosaic mural. Fort Myers resident David Acevedo has been selected by the Zimmer Development Company as the creator of the image for their mural project. The company commissioned Acevedo to create a piece exclusively for the project, which…
The Broward County Commission took a step towards easing the housing affordability crisis as they approved a first-of-its-kind master plan that includes financial, legislative, and zoning solutions. Broward is one of the least affordable places to live in the country. It’s something commissioners say has put the county’s economic competitiveness, resilience, and quality of life…
The Diocese of Venice in Florida and National Development of America have completed Phase 1 construction of St. Peter Claver Place Apartments, an affordable housing complex within the Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard redevelopment area in Fort Myers. St. Peter Claver Place Apartments provides affordable housing for qualified residents, those who make up to 60%…
The City of Orlando released the latest iteration of what it hopes to be an urban gathering space in downtown Orlando, The Canopy, formerly known as the Under-i project. The Canopy will occupy 10 acres underneath Interstate 4 in Downtown Orlando between South Hughey Avenue and South Garland Avenue. It will include bike paths, pedestrian-friendly…
Key Detail is a Belarusian artist who works with painting, drawing, and illustrations. He studied Architecture in Minsk, Belarus, and currently lives and works in New York City. Growing up in Minsk, Key Detail has been active on the street art scene since 2000 and has worked consistently towards developing his unique style and skills…
The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) is pleased to announce the 2024 Art On The Plaza Artists: Yanira Collado, Christopher Mitchell, and Nicole Salcedo. This annual program, inaugurated in 2020, provides an opportunity for South Florida artists to engage with the museum and its community, employing MOCA’s front plaza as a platform to…
Three of the properties will increase the amount of park space in the city’s downtown, while two will specifically expand the city’s crown jewel: Lake Eola Park. The purchases, totaling $19.4 million, will be paid for by Community Redevelopment Agency funding and will not affect the city’s budget. The city has openly wished to buy…
With praise from local and state officials, the first phase of the St. Peter Claver Place affordable housing community, with 136 units, was blessed by Bishop Frank J. Dewane on February 27, 2024. The Diocese of Venice partnered on the project with National Development of America, Inc. (NDA), and was supported by the City of…
In a landmark decision, Lake Wales is set to reclaim the Walesbilt Hotel, a historic but neglected downtown icon, following a Circuit Court ruling. The city’s long-standing legal battle with the property’s current owner, Dixie-Walesbilt LLC, culminated in a victory that addresses false claims made during the renovation contract bidding process in 2010. While the…
Haines City, Florida, is embarking on a significant initiative to rejuvenate the historic Oakland community’s business district, a move that’s stirring excitement among both former business owners and residents alike. This effort, led by the Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency, aims to restore the vibrancy of an area that was once the heart of the…
