To help the group tasked with facilitating an updated Sarasota downtown master plan to determine where it is going, it must first learn where it has been. During its May 28 meeting, the city’s 13-member Downtown Master Plan 2020 Update Committee heard from five witnesses who were here when the adoption of current plan came…
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency approved several Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grants for downtown and Cleveland Avenue redevelopment areas. Grants include $22,095 for Sunshine State Law at 2058 Cottage St. for exterior repairs and upgrades; $22,335 for Fountain of Grace International Corp. at 1702/1704 Fowler St. for stucco replacement; and $3,075 for 7091 Pinnacle…
Fort Myers city leaders have voted to work with the Community Redevelopment Agency to restore McCollum Hall to a usable space, marking a pivotal moment for community advocates. The city council did not approve giving $4.2 million to the current developer of the historic property. The money has been handed to the C.R.A., but can…
The City of Fort Walton Beach congratulates Christina Donahoe of Christina Custom Art on her winning design for a new downtown Fort Walton Beach entrance sign. For her design efforts, Donahoe was presented with a check for $5,000 during a Fort Walton Beach City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 20. The entrance sign will be…
The ongoing revitalization of downtown Lake Wales took a major step forward Tuesday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting that opened a fully-restored building at 244 East Park Avenue. The structure now features two finished retail spaces on the ground floor and four apartments on the second level. The historic building was constructed in 1916 by Lake…
The city of Fort Walton Beach has selected local artist Christina Donahoe as the winner of its downtown entrance sign design competition, as announced during the city council meeting on May 20. The city awarded her a $5,000 prize. Donahoe’s winning design will be used for a new entrance sign at U.S. Highway 98 and…
Downtown Clearwater is about to get a bold, creative makeover. On Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Clearwater Arts Alliance invites the community to experience the official unveiling of the Celebrate Sculpture Series, a transformative initiative turning the Cleveland Street Corridor into a walkable public art gallery. The centerpiece of…
The city of Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announced the new public parking lots in a release on Wednesday. With more parking being added, accessing restaurants, shops and entertainment in the area could become easier. It’s anticipated that in the summer, The Cove at 47th Parking Garage will add 125 new parking spaces. Then…
The historic Sunset Lounge in West Palm Beach, a veritable beacon of African American music and culture, is inching towards completion with the final phase of its extensive renovation now underway, as reported by the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The lounge, notorious for hosting jazz greats such as Count Basie and Ella…
A Miami-based developer recently completed a $37.4 million affordable housing project for seniors in Bradenton and is now accepting applications from potential tenants. Astoria on 9th was developed by Housing Trust Group in partnership with AM Affordable Housing, a nonprofit founded by NBA Hall of Famer and Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning. Astoria on 9th…
After four months of renovations, Aline McWhite Park’s grand reopening was 10 a.m. Thursday, May 22. The park is at 240 E. Hal McRae Blvd. in Avon Park. The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) allocated $50,000 toward the park’s renovations that include a resurfaced basketball court, new basketball poles, backboards and rims. “I am excited this…
The city of Ormond Beach will be replacing missing, damaged or sick trees in its medians, and adding native plants. The Ormond Beach City Commission unanimously approved a $221,000 work authorization to A.M. Weigel Construction, Inc., at its meeting on Tuesday, May 20. According to a city staff report, the city will be replacing back…
