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Your Weekly FRA Update:
July 25, 2024
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New! Park West Apartments Grand Opening
Park West Apartments, the epitome of luxury living, held its Grand Opening, marking a significant milestone for the Northwood Village community and the City of West Palm Beach.
The Grand Opening event, held on July 9, 2024, in the Currie Corridor, showcased this sophisticated residential landmark that sets a new standard in urban living by blending modern amenities with coastal charm.
The West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) played a vital role in bringing Park West Apartments to life, reflecting their commitment to fostering economic growth in the CRA districts. This collaboration highlights the CRA’s mission to enhance the quality of life for residents, attract new investments, and preserve the area’s historical integrity.
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New! Plans for Mixed-Use Project
Related Group, BH Group and Tezral Partners submitted plans for a mixed-use multifamily development in Riviera Beach.
The Riviera Beach Marina Village project is planned for a 2.5-acre property owned by the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency. The development is set to include about 3,000 square feet of retail, another 3,000 square feet of offices and a 648-space parking garage. The apartments will range from studios to three-bedroom units. The project will also have amenities for the residents, including a pool and recreation deck.
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New! Ironing Out Details for Pickeball
The Avon Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Board discussed in detail Donaldson Park’s future in pickleball. This was a continuation of the joint session workshop that was assembled on July 2.
CRA Communications and Project Coordinator Shawn Holiday provided the board notes from the session to “solidify” their approach to get a Request for Proposal and begin work on the project by the end of the year.
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Local Agency Teams up with NonProfit to Revitalize Glenwood Community
The Panama City North Community Redevelopment Agency teamed up with the World Changers non-profit to revitalize parts of the Glenwood community.
World Changers volunteers are providing free repairs to residents along East 9th Court. The work is key to the CRA’s overall mission.
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Affordable Homeownership Expands With White Coral
In a significant move towards addressing the challenges of affordable housing in Fort Myers, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Selection Committee has identified a developer for a new housing project named White Coral. The selected site, located at 2200 Jaylen Watkins Street, is poised to welcome 26 single-family homes designed to bolster homeownership opportunities for low and moderate-income families.
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties, Inc., stood out as the sole applicant committing to bring the White Coral project to fruition.
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Deerfield Beach Freebie Rideshare
The Deerfield Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has partnered with Freebee to provide free, on-demand, 100% electric transportation to and from District businesses.
The new rideshare service offers free, on-demand rides in electric-powered Tesla vehicles to riders requesting a ride from any home or hotel in the City of Deerfield Beach to any business in the Deerfield Beach CRA. Rides will not be available to riders requesting a ride from the Cove to the beach. After riders visit their desired restaurant, store, or service, they can book a return ride for free as well.
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More FRA Member News to Use!
Winter Park CRA "Halfway to Christmas" here
Pompano Beach CRA "A Best City for Real Estate" here
Orlando CRA "Downtown Parklet Program"
here
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New! Planner - City of New Port Richey
Under general supervision, a Planner for the City of New Port Richey is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with professional level planning work that includes conducting independent studies, completing planning projects, and regulating the growth and development of the City in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and other statutes, ordinances, and regulations related to land use and community development.
The Planner position requires analytical thinking and problem-solving, team-oriented participation, excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, and the ability to provide detailed public presentations. This is a highly visible public contact position that requires exceptional customer service skills and the ability to gain closure on issues. This position will consistently deal with customers and utilize the City’s computerized applications.
The anticipated annual starting salary range for the position is $50,821.51 to $63,526.89 DOQ and experience.
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Business Attraction and Investment Manager, CRA – City of Dania Beach
SALARY: $31.82 – $49.32 Hourly / $66,181.32 – $102,580.95 Annually
LOCATION: Dania Beach, FL
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
REMOTE EMPLOYMENT: Flexible/Hybrid
JOB NUMBER: 00458
DEPARTMENT: Community Redevelopment Agency
OPENING DATE: 06/03/2024
CLOSING DATE: 7/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
**PREVIOUS CANDIDATES DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLYDANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA)
Dania Beach is the hub of the enormous, robust Southeast Florida economy, the 8th largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the U.S. Dania Beach advantages include a state and local tax-friendly environment, solid Infrastructure, high-speed Internet, low-cost utilities, and 43 Institutions of higher learning.
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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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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
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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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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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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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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