At Tuesday’s BOCC meeting, Manatee County Commissioners will be asked to approve the $0 transfer of a county-owned downtown Bradenton property appraised at $1.2 million to the City of Bradenton. Resolution R-26-97 would convey the former GTE building at 1009 4th Avenue West to the city. The three-story, 13,473-square-foot building has been the subject of…
✨ FRA Newsletter Highlights | August 27, 2026 🎉 Redevelopment Week is Coming! 🗓 September 14–18, 2026 Join CRAs across Florida in celebrating Redevelopment Week! FRA’s toolkit includes ready-to-use resources to help your CRA participate in the statewide campaign and showcase the projects, partnerships, and investments transforming Florida communities. The Redevelopment Week webinar recording is…
Pre-leasing has launched for Lakeview at Nomi, a seven-story, 342-unit mixed-income residential development at 13855 NW 17th Avenue in North Miami. Developed by Integra Investments in partnership with the City of North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, the project is designed by Anillo Toledo Lopez Architecture and occupies a 7.6-acre site with views of two neighboring…
The City of Delray Beach and the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), together with project partners, are inviting residents, families, friends, and community members to participate in a special Ceremonial Shovel Painting Day ahead of the groundbreaking for the new Pompey Park Recreation Center. The Pompey Park Recreation Center Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held…
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency will consider two property acquisition matters, a new homebuyer assistance program and a downtown lighting project when it meets Monday, Aug. 24. The CRA Board will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at the Apopka Community Center. The agenda includes three new-business items and several continuing redevelopment matters. The board will…
The City of Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay Rays now appear to have a clear path toward approving the team’s new “Forever Home” in Tampa. After months of stalled negotiations, delayed votes and public frustration, the political landscape shifted sharply when Tampa City Council member Bill Carlson signaled he is prepared to support…
Integra Investments, in partnership with the City of North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), has begun preleasing for Lakeview at Nomi, a 342-unit mixed-income apartment complex located in North Miami. Move-ins are expected to begin in November. The seven-story building features 34 units reserved for residents earning 60, 70 and 80 percent the of the…
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency will consider a $7.8 million budget, two potential property acquisitions, a new down-payment assistance program, and decorative lighting for East 5th Street during a meeting Monday. The proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1 totals $7,845,031, including $1.5 million in anticipated property-tax revenue, $217,383 in interest and approximately…
A long-vacant property in Plant City’s Midtown area could move closer to redevelopment after the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency selected Mosaic Development Group to begin negotiations on plans that include housing, retail and a grocery store aimed at reactivating the city’s core. City commissioners received three letters of intent for the property before the CRA…
“Take 5” – 5 Questions with Jared Beck – City of Homestead CRA FRA Board of Directors Q: What is your best business advice for a new FRA member? Jared: Understand that redevelopment is far more gray than black and white. Invest your time in attending conference sessions, enrolling in the Academy program, getting to…
The Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved a city of Winter Garden General Fund reimbursement for renovations for Zanders Park, as well as the purchase of furniture for the park. The improvements have included installation of new playground equipment, resurfacing of one basketball court, installation of new hoops, installation of three pickleball courts and a conversion…
The Newberry Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is expanding its Free Paint Voucher Program through a new partnership with Alachua Habitat for Humanity (AHH), providing additional assistance to low-income homeowners while supporting neighborhood revitalization and beautification efforts. According to an AHH release sent on Wednesday, the program provides eligible homeowners in the Newberry Community Redevelopment Area…