The Panama City CRA approved its newest Executive Director on Tuesday. CRA stands for Community Redevelopment Agency, and in Panama City, they’re tasked with infrastructure improvements, attracting new businesses, and rebuilding downtrodden areas. Jonathan Hayes is a Panama City native who took over as city manager last month, and on Tuesday, he added a new…
In January 2020, Walker Architects, working with the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency, announced its vision of a revitalized Main Street, also known as Block 12. Walker’s ultimate vision was to “create new community space.” Fireman’s Park was created from the remains of the Williston Fire Department and the old Coca-Cola bottling plant. It was dedicated…
There is a for-sure way redevelopment of the downtown and the area. A strong market with finances will create a redevelopment area subject to the types of businesses interested in relocating or expanding into the area. The best and quickest way is to establish a Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency area. The city should issue 20-year,…
The Panama City Beach City Council took several proactive steps Thursday to advance the progress on future segments of the Front Beach Road Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). The Council approved two resolutions for task orders with Chandler and Associates and Deal Consulting, for the appraisal of properties needed for Segment 4.3 of the Front Beach…
In the heart of Pensacola, Florida, a story of resilience and community spirit unfolds at the Frank R. Marson American Legion Post 33. Established in 1919, this post has witnessed the ebbs and flows of a century, from its inception to celebrate patriotism and unity, to facing the brink of oblivion. Today, under the stewardship…
The dedication of Manatee County’s first completed All Inclusive ADA Playground at Lewis Park in Bradenton, will be formally dedicated on Monday, March 4th at 1 pm. Rotary Clubs in Manatee County, in partnership with the City of Bradenton, have developed an all-inclusive playground experience in Bradenton’s Lewis Park that provides recreational and active-living opportunities to…
Ralph Dallas Jr., 73, grew up two streets over from the former Austin’s Groceries, 160 Louis Broer Road, where law students, activists and determined Putnam County residents spoke Friday about creating a community development agency. “We truly was a village, if you can define what a village is,” said Dallas, a former president of the…
For the second year in a row, the Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is celebrating Black History Month with a special art show at the Lake Eva Gallery. The show is made up of artwork by local artist Kent Sean McAllister. “We’re really excited to have Kent McAllister, a local school teacher, presenting his artwork…
The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency is looking for artists to paint a second set of murals on the concrete perimeter wall that surrounds the Talbot House Ministries homeless shelter. The Midtown Mini Murals Project is located on E. Parker Street and N. Tennessee Avenue. The theme for Phase II is murals that demonstrate faith, hope…
In a few weeks, a new mural will grace the Rosalind Avenue corridor in downtown Orlando. The goal is to improve the road, increase safety, and enhance the area’s appearance. The estimated cost for the artwork design and other designs apart from the infrastructure Project and painting of the four intersection murals on Orange Avenue…
In an effort to help address the need for transportation around the downtown area, City Manager James Slaton and staff have brought another solution forward. The “Squeeze” is an eight-passenger open vehicle that has already proven successful in downtown Lakeland, according to Erin Killebrew, who presented the concept during a special presentation to the Lake…
Winter Park’s financial strength and future goals took center stage as Mayor Phil Anderson gave his final State of the City address at Winter Park Events Center on the morning of Feb. 16. Residents were invited to the free community event that also featured the annual presentations of city employee awards and the Mayor’s Founders’…
