Redevelopment project hits a snag

Redevelopment project hits a snag By KENNETH KNIGHT | The Tampa Tribune As seen in the Tampa Tribune TEMPLE TERRACE –The city council has called for a series of meetings to address a stalemate blocking continuation of the 29-acre downtown redevelopment district project.Council members began their latest wave of meetings about the town center project…

Sebring CRA boasts 15 new businesses

Sebring CRA boasts 15 new businesses By JOE SEELIG As seen in Highlands Today SEBRING – The atmosphere among downtown Sebring merchants and professional people is a positive one with city records showing 15 new businesses have opened since 2011 after the city began a Business Recruitment Program and other incentives.Things are definitely happening and…

CRA rolls out new incentive programs

CRA rolls out new incentive programs As seen in NWF Daily News KARI C. BARLOW / Daily News FORT WALTON BEACH — The Community Redevelopment Agency is looking for business owners who need help expanding or sprucing up their properties. In the past, the CRA has funded large-scale capital projects such as underground utilities, water…

Magistrate recommends allowing late-night outdoor music in Fort Lauderdale entertainment district

Magistrate recommends allowing late-night outdoor music in Fort Lauderdale entertainment district As seen in the Sun Sentinel By: Larry Barszewski FORT LAUDERDALE— The city doesn’t want America’s Backyard playing music into the wee hours of the morning, but a special magistrate says that position is “unreasonable and unfairly burdens” the outdoor nightclub in the city’s…