Ride DTO reached its 50,000th ride during one of downtown Orlando’s most energetic weekends, as IMMERSE 2026 and a full lineup of concerts, sporting events, and community gatherings brought thousands to the urban core. This milestone underscores the growing popularity of the $1 on-demand service and its role in providing affordable, convenient mobility options that…
Redevelopment of the landmark Walesbilt Hotel is officially taking a step forward as work is scheduled to begin on the removal of large amounts of debris which is stacked on the floors in the ten-story tower. The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency has approved a contract with Bartow-based SEMCO Construction for the work, which estimates…
Theatre Park officially opened Thursday morning, Feb. 12, 2026, with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the City of Alachua and the Alachua Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), marking the completion of the park’s long-awaited downtown reconstruction. City commissioners, CRA representatives, and community partners gathered at 9 a.m. at the park site, located at 14900 Main…
“Take 5” – 5 Questions with Antranette Forbes – City of Apopka, Economic Development Director FRA Board of Directors Q: What is your best piece of business advice for a new FRA member? Antranette: Get invested early and often. The Florida Redevelopment Association isn’t just a membership—it’s a network, a brain trust, and occasionally a…
2/26/26 FRA Newsletter Highlights: 📢 Call for Sessions – 2026 FRA Annual ConferenceSubmit your speaker & topic ideas by March 13, 2026(Conference: Oct. 20–23 | Sunseeker Resort) 🎓 FRA Academy – Budgeting, Funding & ReportingMarch 6 | Orlando(Core course covering TIF, grants, PPPs, cost sharing, developer contributions & CRA reporting requirements) 🏆 2025 FRA Award…
The Orlando City Council on Monday will consider a $3.9 million pre-construction agreement with Turner Construction Company to design the Lake Eola Gateway Entrance and a new pocket park at 30 S. Orange Ave., a combined project estimated at $18 million that represents the first visible step in a sweeping downtown transformation funded by bonds…
The Century Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) now has $191,151.89 in the bank and will soon begin to consider how potential projects can improve blighted areas of the town. The five members of the Century Town Council and one citizen currently sit as the CRA board, which is expected to meet quarterly. However, a meeting this…
Pedestrians and cyclists are expected to have an easier time navigating Coral Springs with a handful of planned improvement projects. City planners and consultants looked at traffic and crash data, fielded citizen complaints and walked the city to identify five areas to improve mobility, connectivity and ADA access for those not traveling by vehicle. The…
For nearly two decades, Pensacola’s Westside plans have envisioned turning the former American Creosote Works property in Sanders Beach into a public park. For now, that vision remains on hold — not because of design disputes or local opposition, but because the land is still contaminated and the federal government has not yet secured all…
Margate is moving closer toward building artificial turf fields at the Margate Sports Complex. During the February 11 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting, the board passed a resolution to authorize Cale Curtis, the executive director, to negotiate an agreement with the highest-ranked firm, Nidy Sports Construction Company, based on a request for qualifications from companies…
Construction is underway on a $400 million renovation of Camping World Stadium at 1 Citrus Bowl Place near Downtown Orlando, in the city’s West Lakes area adjacent to Parramore and Lake Lorna Doone Park. The project, funded entirely through Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax, represents the most extensive overhaul of the venue since its 2014…
2/19/26 FRA Newsletter Highlights: 📢 Call for Sessions – 2026 FRA Annual ConferenceSubmit your ideas for speakers & topics by March 13, 2026 (Conference: Oct. 20–23 | Sunseeker Resort, Charlotte Harbor) 🎓 FRA Academy – Budgeting, Funding & ReportingMarch 6 | Orlando(Core course covering TIF, grants, PPPs, reporting requirements & more) 🏆 2025 FRA Award…