The City of Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency held a Virtual Workshop on Friday morning, discussing its proposed projects for the upcoming fiscal year. Proposed allowance of $1,294,570 for projects in the Millville District Proposed allowance of $1,409,798 for projects in the St. Andrews District Proposed allowance of $574,391 for projects in the Downtown District…
A pedestrian bridge in downtown Tallahassee may soon get a $150,000 makeover. The Downtown Redevelopment Commission recently voted to recommend up to $150,000 for the bridge’s improvements. The improvements are part of a larger effort to spruce up downtown Tallahassee, as the bridge is right next to the failed project, Washington Square. The bridge, located…
Cape Coral’s new Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina is getting nearly $1 million in funding to help cover construction costs. The city’s Community Redevelopment Agency approved two grants — $250,000 for infrastructure and $726,000 in tax-increment funding. The second grant passed by just one vote. The owners say they’ve spent $19 million on the…
The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency got updates July 28 from both staff and consultants on the Golden Gate Vision Plan now being implemented and other potential Golden Gate neighborhood improvements that will be utilized in the future to seek additional grant funding for the Golden Gate CRA. Project Manager Joy Puerta launched the discussion…
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) budget for 2026 once again includes a study to determine the feasibility of building a parking garage in The Cove Shopping Center. A parking facility in the city owned parking lot is an idea that has surfaced previously but now funds that Mayor Todd Drosk called a “placeholder” are proposed…
Downtown Apopka is about to welcome a striking new landmark—and the public is invited to celebrate its arrival. On Friday, August 22nd at 1 p.m., Main Street Apopka will unveil The Downtown Mural, a bold, colorful public art installation gracing the west wall of Domino’s Pizza at 2 East Main Street. Guests can meet the…
In the heart of Panama City, a recent Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting brought forth discussions that could shape the future of local infrastructure and community support. As the clock ticked down, community members passionately voiced their concerns and suggestions, highlighting the importance of funding allocations for essential projects. One of the focal points of…
A new hotel under construction in downtown Ocala is poised to receive over $5.6 million in incentives, including 225 exclusive parking spaces in the city’s second parking garage, a $500,000 grant, and a pass on $199,686 in building permit and impact fees. The redevelopment agreement for the new Marriott AC Hotel in downtown Ocala will…
The Inverness City Council on Tuesday will consider a resolution extending the life of the Inverness Community Redevelopment Agency (ICRA) from its current termination date of Sept. 30, 2039, to Aug. 19, 2055. The council will take up the resolution at its 5:30 p.m. meeting at the Inverness Government Center, 212 N. Main St. The…
Many local business owners rely on grants from community redevelopment agencies to make ends meet. What You Need To Know: This year, the legislature considered major changes, including the possibility of eliminating CRAs by 2045, creating an uncertain future One of the owners of Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill said they’ve used $22,000 in…
Two finalists have emerged from a list of four applications submitted by firms interested in redeveloping the Walesbilt Hotel in response to the Request for Qualifications issued by City of Lake Wales. The redevelopment of the historic 10-story structure, which will turn 100 years old next year, has been a long-standing goal of community leaders. The…
Riviera Beach launched an affordable housing project last week in its booming Marina District off Broadway. Villa L’Onz will be on 11th Street and Avenue E on the city’s south end, one block west of Broadway. The first phase will be a $7.5 million development with 12 two- and three-bedroom townhouses. An identical row of townhouses will…