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July 11, 2024

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New! Renovation Begins on a Building that will Become the Fort Pierce Highwaymen Museum

Renovation work began Tuesday, July 9th on a building that will become the Fort Pierce Highwaymen Museum.



The project is being overseen by the City of Fort Pierce, in collaboration with the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) and the Original Florida Hall of Fame Highwaymen. They are planning a ceremony at 10:30 AM on the same day, just before the renovation begins, to mark the start of the project.

The building that is being transformed to eventually house the Highwaymen Museum is currently the historic Jackie L. Caynon, Sr. building located at 1234 Avenue D. It was named in honor of the late Jackie L. Caynon, Sr., the first African American elected official in St. Lucie County and a distinguished five-term Fort Pierce City Commissioner.

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New! City Dedicates Park in Honor of 91-year-old Community Advocate

The Winter Garden City Commission, at its Thursday, June 27, meeting, approved a resolution officially dedicating the city-owned park at 1203 E. Plant St. as the Charlie Mae Wilder Park, named after 91-year-old community advocate Charlie Mae Wilder.

Wilder has lived in the east Winter Garden community since 1976. She is one of the neighborhood’s biggest advocates, and she has memberships in multiple organizations and boards designed to promote and improve the community.

“The resolution expresses a tribute to honor a remarkable resident of Winter Garden with a steadfast, life-long track record of public service and community development,” Economic Development Director Marc Hutchinson said. “Ms. Charlie Mae Wilder has served, and continues to serve, many organizations in various capacities in both Winter Garden and Central Florida, including as a former Winter Garden commissioner and is a current board member of the Winter Garden CRA. She is a respected pillar with a unifying voice for both the Historic East Winter Garden Neighborhood and the entire Winter Garden community.”

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New! Citrus Connection to Start Bartow Squeeze Shuttle Service

Next month, Citrus Connection will start its micro-transit Squeeze shuttle service in Bartow — the third city in Polk County to offer the micro-transit option for visitors.

“Bartow sees thousands of commuters entering the city daily for government and private sector jobs,” a City of Bartow newsletter said on Tuesday. “The Squeeze will provide fast, fun and free shuttle service through the downtown and historic areas, reducing traffic and parking concerns.”



The eight-passenger golf cart service will be free to riders and is set for its debut in Bartow on Aug. 5, the newsletter said. The service will run from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The service is sponsored by Bartow’s Community Redevelopment Agency. There is no cost to riders of the Squeeze shuttle.

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Artists Named For Fort Myers' Innovation Walk

The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), in partnership with the Edison Awards, have selected four creative visionaries and their proposals to create engaging, transformational art installations to be built along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers.

The goal of Innovation Walk is to marry art with innovation, transforming and populating a meandering, mile-long waterfront park pathway with enduring installations and experiences that intrigue curiosity and celebrate human creativity. Innovation Walk builds upon the legacy of imaginative invention in Lee County – think Thomas Edison and Hendry Ford – and melds the past with future-forward thinkers.

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The Cloud is South Florida's Zero-Emission Transit Service

The city proudly announces the launch of one of the largest 100% electric fleets owned by any municipality in Florida, demonstrating its commitment to progress and a greener tomorrow.

This initiative, called The Cloud, is supported by a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), contributions from the City of Hallandale Beach and the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency for the purchase of electric buses and charging infrastructure, and Transportation Surtax Funds from Broward County Transit for the operation and maintenance of the fleet.

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Fort Myers Affordable Homes

The area’s median salary is $57k and change. The future owners of 26 single-family Habitat homes coming to the area will make less than that, but they’ll still be on a pathway to home ownership.

The Community Redevelopment Agency approved Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counites to partner with them to build 26 affordable single-family homes.

The CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties, Becky Lucas, was in attendance when the board voted unanimously. She reiterated the city-approved floor plans she presented in their proposal for a previous, ongoing project off of Prospect Avenue.

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Jobs

New! Executive Director - City of Eatonville

Department: Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000

Classification: Full time (Exempt) 

The Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Director is responsible for the management and administration of the operations of the Agency. The Executive Director is a highly responsible position that oversees a wide variety of redevelopment and economic development activities that include fiscal operations, policy making, capital project administration, CRA program management, redevelopment plan implementation, property acquisition, business incentives, new business development, business attraction and retention, special events and activities as well as oversees the management and maintenance of CRA-owned and maintained properties.

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New! Business and Community Engagement Coordinator - City of Bartow

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $62,996.96 – $69,536.48
• Posted Date: 07/08/2024 4:27 PM
• Deadline to Apply: 07/31/2024
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Please note this is a revised posting. Previous applications will be considered.

This exempt position has a starting salary range between $62,996.96 – $69,536.48, based on experience.

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Assistant City Manager - City of Clearwater

Position Description

TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $149,415 – $194,240 DOQ

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BE JULY 8, 2024.

Under the direction of the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager assists and supports in the performance of all management, direction, and administration of the daily operations of the City. May serve as the Acting City Manager in the City Manager’s absence.

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Manager Industry Strategic Initiatives and Historic Preservation (Hillsborough County FL)

This is a highly responsible, independent professional position focused on policy development and activities related to industry strategic initiatives and historic preservation. The position is responsible for managing the Historic Preservation Challenge Grant Program including, application intake and review, provide liaison and staff support for the Historic Preservation Review Committee, draft agreements and agenda’s for BOCC approval and administer agreements and projects to completion. Additionally, this position is responsible for outreach and provides lead responsibility for administration and operation of other initiatives and programs as assigned.

Closing date: 07/15/2024, 11:59 PM

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Strategic Communications Manager – Plan Hillsborough

The Strategic Communications Manager will be responsible for the planning and execution of communications in the form of both public relations and media outreach initiatives to enhance the visibility and reputation of the Hillsborough City-County Planning Commission. This role requires a dynamic, outgoing individual with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to represent the HCPC in public and media forums, and a proven track record in driving earned media and building relationships across departments and government agencies.

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Special Project Coordinator – Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency

Job Title: Spcl Proj Coord IV – MIRA

Requisition ID 20726 – Posted

Department: MIRA OFFICE

Position Type: Permanent

Open Until Filled.

Organizational Unit: Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency (50000127)

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time



THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE

$2,524.61 biweekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Merritt Island. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but may require occasional evening work to attend meetings as directed. Performs experienced professional work coordinating assigned tasks, plans, and projects in support of the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency (MIRA) mission. 

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Housing & Development Program Manager – City of Pensacola Department: Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

Housing & Development Program Manager

Organization: City of Pensacola

Department: Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

Address: 222 W. Main St. Pensacola, FL 32502

Recruitment Range: $28.28-$32.88 hourly dependent on knowledge and experience

Closing Date: Continuous

Apply on City of Pensacola jobs website.

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Director of Development Services – City of Lauderdale Lakes

This position is open until filled.

The City of Lauderdale Lakes located in central Broward County, Florida is a vibrant, connected, diverse and safe community that provides innovative and excellent municipal services in an effective and efficient manner. We value respect, integrity, openness and honesty. The City of Lauderdale Lakes is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Director of Development Services.

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Assistant Grants Manager – City of Lauderhill

Assistant Grants Manager

$99,362.18

Closing date is 7/11/2024

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

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RFPs / RFQs / LOIs

CRA Consulting Services RFP: City of Palatka 

The City of Palatka and Community Redevelopment Agency (hereinafter referred to as the City) is seeking statements of qualifications from qualified firms or individuals with experience in redevelopment, neighborhood planning, revitalization, and the implementation of a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) to provide assistance in developing and implementing Community Redevelopment Areas. 

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Downtown Redevelopment – Town Center/City Hall Site (RFP) City of Oldsmar

This is a formal Request for Proposals (“RFP”) being issued to any firm or group of firms able to act in planning and development capacity to implement a mixed-use project on approximately 8.0 acres of “Property” or “Subject Site” owned by the City of Oldsmar(“City”) in downtown Oldsmar adjacent to Tampa Road. The City’s intent is to make this property available on a fee-simple basis to the selected party(ies) able to advance a project deemed to activate this highly visible and centralized location in the community.

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