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May 2, 2024

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New! Clear­water’s Mercado the Next step in Downtown Gateway Re­vi­tal­ization

Clearwater residents had the chance to get a look at plans during a public meeting this week for a new park, known as the Mercado, planned for the corner of Cleveland Street and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.

“We’re very proud of it. This is a community-led project that started about a year ago, and it’s right there in the gateway leading straight into the downtown,” said Jesus Niño, executive director of Clearwater’s Redevelopment Agency.

“…by fall, it’s expected to be a place where people can come to relax, eat lunch or meet with friends.

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New! Here are Some of the Big Projects Coming to Merritt Island

A number of new housing, medical, retail and restaurant developments are coming to Merritt Island, including:

Event and concert amphitheater: The Brevard Veterans Memorial Center and the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency are working on developing a concert and events amphitheater at a site adjacent to the veterans center. That facility would have a capacity of up 5,000.

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New! Earley’s Kitchen, Tallahassee Soul-Food Jewel on South Monroe, Reopens After Renovations

City commissioners, community leaders and chamber of commerce members gathered Friday morning to celebrate the reopening of Tallahassee south side landmark Earley’s Kitchen after a one-year closure.

The eatery stood the test of time, conquering the often-uphill battle unique to Black-owned businesses – operating for more than 44 years out of its location at 1458 S. Monroe St.

The southern-style restaurant closed February of last year to complete renovations to both its interior and exterior. The entire restaurant got a facelift with a new logo change (and more) with the help of a grant from the Community Redevelopment Agency.

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Orlando City Council to Decide Fate of $500 Million Mixed-Use Sports Complex Plan

A proposed $500 million entertainment complex that could be built across the street from the Kia Center in downtown Orlando could get the green light from the Orlando City Council on Monday.

“What you would see in this project is over $500 million of new development in downtown Orlando. Specifically, in our Parramore area, so we’re really excited about that,” said David Barilla, executive director of the Orlando Downtown Development Board & Community Redevelopment Agency.

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Visionaries Wanted to Merge Innovation and Art

The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) invites creative minds from across the globe — visionaries, innovators, creators and futurists — to propose design concepts for engaging, transformational art installations to be built along the banks of the Caloosahatchee in downtown Fort Myers.

The goal of Innovation Walk is to marry innovation with art, transforming and populating a meandering, mile-long waterfront park pathway with enduring installations and experiences that intrigue curiosity and celebrate human innovation. In its call for creators, the CRA seeks talented innovators, designers and creators to develop meaningful, durable, and engaging installations that provide pedestrian viewers with experiences stimulating critical contemplation, curiosity and hope.

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With Release of 10 Acres from Hungerford site, Eatonville Could Cause Florida Black History Museum

Ten acres of the former Hungerford School in Eatonville have been released from a lawsuit, paving the way for the land to be used for Florida’s first Black History Museum.

The town is in second place amongst all the candidates vying for the museum.

Shan Rose is Eatonville’s Community Redevelopment Agency Director. She said she’s also proud of the way everyone has united around the town’s bid for the museum. She said the township is excited to present on Friday their vision for the museum if it were to come to Eatonville.

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Jobs

Director of Development Services – City of Cape Coral, Florida

This position is open until filled.

The City of Cape Coral, Florida (est. pop. 230,000), known as a “Waterfront Wonderland” is a picturesque waterfront paradise with many attractions for residents and tourists alike.

Cape Coral is seeking a visionary leader with a strong planning background to serve as the Director of Development Services. Reporting to the Assistant City Manager, the Director will act as the City’s representative, ensuring adherence to city ordinances and serving as the department administrator for the Development Services Department. The role involves collaborating closely with Public Works to enforce engineering and construction-related ordinances, and it demands exercising independent judgment and discretion in matters concerning personnel, policy, and budget administration. This multifaceted position is pivotal in enhancing the community’s well-being and aligning with the city’s objectives.

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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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Director of Housing and Community Development (Clearwater)

The full range for this role is $122,428.80 – $191,089.60, we expect to hire near the midpoint.

Closing date to apply: 05/03/2024

Join us as the Director of Housing and Community Development and become the driving force behind our journey towards vibrant, sustainable communities. We are seeking a dynamic individual capable of spearheading multi-jurisdictional initiatives in housing strategies, land development regulations, and comprehensive plans.

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Planner II - City of Dade City

Salary Range – $54,694.53 – $ 82,041.79

(depending on Education & Experience)



The City of Dade City is looking for a Planner II to perform professional planning work of moderate difficulty characterized by increasingly specialized knowledge of the planning field. The Planner II should also know areas of planning, zoning, community development, and building division functions. The employee in this position performs detailed technical work in reviewing requests for information and submissions for development activity to enforce adherence to the Land Development Regulations set forth by the City Commission. 

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Building Official – City of Brooksville

POSITION TITLE: Building Official

DEPARTMENT: Community Development DIVISION: Building Inspection Division

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

Performs complex professional and difficult administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the City’s Building division. Work is performed under general supervision of the Community Development Director.

Listing expires on July 4, 2024, unless filled before.

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RFPs / RFQs / LOIs

New! 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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New! Community Development Feasibility Study (CRA): City of BartowDate of Issue: April 18, 2024

Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting: May 1, 2024



Responses Due: 2:00 P.M., May 22, 2024

Sealed Proposals (1) unbound single sided original of its proposal, five (5) complete paper copies of its proposal, and one (1) electronic copy of its proposal in Adobe PDF format on a USB flash drive will be received by the City of Bartow, Florida until 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Purchasing Department (Polk Street Community Center), 1255 W. Polk Street, Bartow, Florida 33830 and publicly opened thereafter, in the Purchasing Department’s Conference Room in response to the “Request for Proposal” (“RFP”).

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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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https://redevelopment.net/2024/04/community-outreach-and-collaboration-for-the-dixie-highway-rezoning-project-rfp-deerfield-beach-fl/

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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Reuse or Redevelopment of the Former Pensacola Motor Lodge for Attainable Multifamily Rental Housing at 2305 West Cervantes Street

The City of Pensacola and its Community Redevelopment Agency (jointly and separately referred to as “City”) is soliciting Letters of Interest (LOI) from interested developers specializing and/or experienced in developing attainable, affordable and/or workforce multi-family rental housing for the rehabilitation and/or redevelopment of the former Pensacola Motor Lodge at 2305 West Cervantes Street, Pensacola, Florida. The City seeks impactful proposals that produce attainable housing with an emphasis on low-income and special needs housing as defined at Section 420.0004, Florida Statutes.

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