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August 20, 2026

Join Community Redevelopment Agencies across Florida to celebrate Redevelopment Week, September 14-18, 2026.

Click to view our toolkit, which provides ready-to-use resources to help your CRA participate in a coordinated statewide campaign that highlights the projects, partnerships, and investments transforming communities across Florida.

The recording of the webinar is ready to view at the link below!

The Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) is the leading statewide association for Florida’s redevelopment professionals. Through its vibrant network, the FRA supports, educates, and advocates for elected and appointed redevelopment specialists who help improve Florida’s communities through economic and cultural opportunities.

The Annual Conference attracts approximately 400 attendees who oversee administering redevelopment programs through separate and dedicated funds that are specific to redevelopment projects awarded to companies like yours.

This event is the ideal forum for building and maintaining relationships through multiple networking opportunities. This Exhibitor & Sponsor Information Kit contains sponsor deliverables and exhibitor specifics. To participate, complete and submit the Exhibitor/Sponsor Online Interest Form. Space is limited and on a first-come, firstserved basis. Deadline is August 28 - sign up today!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Annual FRA Conference in Charlotte Harbor, Florida, from October 20-23 at the Sunseeker Resort. 

The conference will feature invited redevelopment speakers and panelists sharing best practices, reviewing legislation impacting CRAs in Florida, and networking opportunities to meet other redevelopment professionals. The FRA Annual Conference is the perfect event for elected officials, agency or government staff, redevelopment consultants, and vendors. We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Charlotte Harbor in October 2026!

FRA Member News

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FRA Members - share your stories and successes with the FRA - email us at fra@flcities.com and include a description or press release, and a photo!

New! Opening of $3.4 Million Coral Springs Museum of Art Pushed Back to October; Picasso Exhibit Planned

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The opening of the new $3.4 million Coral Springs Museum of Art at the Cornerstone development has been pushed back to October, with a public grand opening now scheduled for Oct. 9, according to new details released by the city last week.

And when the museum opens, Pablo Picasso will be one of the main attractions.

“Picasso: A Graphic Journey” will feature 57 original prints created by Picasso between 1923 and 1972, including etchings, lithographs, linocuts and a rare copper printing plate.

The project is being funded with about $2 million from the city’s capital budget, $1 million from the Community Redevelopment Agency’s capital fund and about $500,000 in landlord and tenant allowances from the property owner.

The CRA will also pay $179,300 annually toward the museum’s lease, with that amount increasing 3 percent each year through 2032.

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New! Transforming Opa-locka One Home at a Time

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Neighborhood revitalization begins at home, and the Opa-locka Community Redevelopment Agency (OCRA) is making that vision a reality. Through a partnership with the Greater Miami Service Corps, OCRA completed exterior renovations on ten homes, giving longtime residents renewed pride in their properties while enhancing the beauty of surrounding neighborhoods.

Each home received improvements tailored to increase curb appeal and longevity, including fresh exterior paint, landscaping, pressure cleaning, repairs, and other façade enhancements. While these upgrades improve appearance, they also strengthen neighborhood stability, encourage private investment, and help preserve property values.

This initiative represents OCRA’s commitment to investing in people—not just buildings. Every improved home contributes to a safer, cleaner, and more welcoming Opa-locka. The program also demonstrates the power of collaboration between public agencies, nonprofit partners, and residents working toward a common goal.

As OCRA expands neighborhood revitalization efforts, additional home improvement opportunities will continue to support families while creating attractive, vibrant streets that reflect the pride of the Opa-locka community.

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New! Plant City Works to Preserve 1914 High School Community Center

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Plant City commissioners have approved work to begin restorating the historic 1914 High School Community Center, a more than century-old landmark that now serves as a community center and museum.

The project will use a grant from Hillsborough County, along with funding from the city’s community redevelopment agency.

City leaders said the preservation work is expected to cost nearly $2 million and will take about 18 months to complete.

The building was constructed in 1914 with help from the community and was a high school, then later became Tomlin Jr. High. Over time, it became a gathering place for civic meetings, festival activities and other community events.

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Collier County Seeks Proposals for 6 Acres of Bayshore Development

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Over six acres along Bayshore Drive have been opened for new construction, as Collier County seeks interested parties to bring housing, mixed-use, and community-focused development to the area bordering the new Bayshore Pedestrian Boardwalk.

The open parcels are part of a larger 17-acre plot of land, which opened to the public in February this year upon the completion of the long-awaited Bayshore Boardwalk, which serves as a connection between Bayshore Drive and Sugden Park.

The county is accepting proposals until the end of August, which will then be reviewed by the Community Redevelopment Agency, which manages the property. According to Michael McNees, Collier County’s Executive Director of Facilities & Redevelopment, who oversees the CRA, the boardwalk has subdivided the land into three parcels of varying sizes ーbeing nearly five, two, and seven-tenths of an acre respectively. The three parcels are open to proposals to develop them either collectively or individually.

“The redevelopment plan talks about a lot of different things. It’s interested in connections to the arts, to the community, possibility for housing, possibility for mixed-use development,” McNees said.

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Old Nebraska Avenue Car Wash Makes Way for 20 Affordable Homes in Tampa

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A car wash that has sat on Nebraska Avenue since 1964 is about to disappear, and in its place will rise a 20-unit affordable housing development called The Vicente. Developer Urban ReWorx plans to break ground on September 2 at 2914 N. Nebraska Ave., just north of downtown Tampa in the historic V.M. Ybor district, with the existing car wash slated for demolition to clear the 0.31-acre site.

The project is funded by roughly $4.5 million in combined public and private contributions, according to Florida YIMBY, which reported that the City of Tampa contributed $750,000 and the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency kicked in $3.5 million, with private equity covering the remainder. The outlet also reported that Tampa Bay council members may allocate additional funds to the project at a later date. The Vicente will include 16 one-bedroom units and four two-bedroom units, along with ground-floor retail space, for a total of 20 residences.

Supporters described the project as a lifeline for people struggling with housing insecurity in the region, per the same outlet’s reporting. Units will target households earning up to 80% of the area median income — in Hillsborough County, where median income sits at $104,700, that threshold works out to roughly $84,000 a year for a four-person household.

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Opa-locka Advances Massive Mixed-Use Project

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Opa-locka, a city that’s remained largely overlooked by developers, is getting closer to a half-billion-dollar redevelopment with 1,500 apartments, retail and a hotel in downtown.

The city’s community redevelopment agency approved negotiations with a group of developers for a ground lease for nearly 1.5 city-owned acres spanning less than two blocks, the South Florida Business Journal reported. The CRA voted last week, though a final lease requires additional approvals.DBJ&L International — led by Alben Duffie,Ted Lucas, Jasper Johnson, Isaac Brown and Markendy Fils-Aime — and Los Angeles-based affordable housing developer MRK Partners, led by Sydne Garchik, want to lease the sites at 241, 291 and 391 Opa-Locka Boulevard, 240 Bahman Avenue, 861 Salih Street and 879 Fisherman Street. The plan is for 225 apartments, a 35,000-square-foot grocery store, a 15,000-square-foot daycare, 100-key hotel, and 50,000 square feet of flex space.

It would be the first phase of the developers’ proposed Opa-Locka City Place with 1,500 residential units, including affordable housing, 275,000 square feet of retail, an elementary school, the hotel and a garage. The project budget is estimated at about $532 million.

The project would span 16 acres, with the developers targeting lots owned by the city, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the state and private owners.

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JOBS

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New! Housing/Community Development Specialist – Broward County

📍 Location: Broward County

💼 Position Type: Full-Time

🏛 Department: RED HUP Home Rep

📅 Application Deadline: 8/28/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

🔎 Job Summary

This is a professional and administrative position with the Housing and Urban Planning Division that requires a candidate with thorough income certification experience and knowledge in the administering, implementing, and monitoring of affordable housing and/or community development programs funded from local, state or federal government sources. Knowledge of residential mortgage loan underwriting and experience with closing residential real estate transactions is required.

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CRA Manager – City of Haines City

📍 Location: Haines City, FL

💼 Position Type: Full-Time

💰 Salary Range: $79,149.41 – $114,632.10 annually

📊 Department: Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

📅 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The City of Haines City is seeking a CRA Manager to lead redevelopment initiatives and oversee implementation of community redevelopment plans within the City’s CRA districts.

This position plays a key role in advancing redevelopment projects, economic development strategies, property redevelopment efforts, and long-term community revitalization initiatives.

🔎 Job Summary

Under the direction of City Administration, the CRA Manager is responsible for managing redevelopment programs, coordinating projects and consultants, overseeing CRA operations, and supporting implementation of redevelopment strategies throughout the community.

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Building Official - City of Bradenton Beach

📍 Location: Bradenton Beach, FL

💼 Position Type: Full-Time

💰 Starting Salary: $120,000+ DOQ

📅 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The City of Bradenton Beach is seeking an experienced Building Official to lead the City’s Building Department and oversee permitting, inspections, code enforcement, and floodplain compliance activities.

This department head position supervises the City’s Code Enforcement Officer, Permit Clerk, and Permit Technician while ensuring compliance with all applicable building, zoning, land development, FEMA, accessibility, energy, and environmental regulations.

🔎 Job Summary

Under administrative direction, this position performs technical, supervisory, and administrative work related to plans review, inspections, code enforcement, permitting, and regulatory compliance. The Building Official is responsible for administering and enforcing local building and development codes while ensuring construction projects meet all applicable standards and requirements.

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RFPs / RFQs / LOIs

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