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Your Weekly FRA Update:
October 16, 2025
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Day 1 of the 2025 Annual Florida Redevelopment Association Conference kicked off dynamic days of learning, collaboration, and connection. Attendees explored redevelopment in action through walking and bus tours of West Palm Beach, participated in CRA Board training, connected with exhibitors, and enjoyed a series of insightful seminars and speakers - highlighted by keynote presenter Jeff Speck and his talk, The Walkable City.
The evening concluded with a warm welcome for attendees at the Welcome Reception and New Member Reception—celebrating the people driving redevelopment forward across Florida.
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New! Art² is the New Hub for Creativity and Connection
CRAs transform communities #redevelopmentworks
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, City Commissioners, and the Downtown Development Board/Community Redevelopment Agency will join the owners of À La Cart to officially open Art², downtown Orlando’s newest public space, during its grand opening celebration on Friday, October 10. The park will open to the public on Saturday, October 11, at 11 a.m.
This innovative destination is designed as a hub for creativity and community, featuring flexible outdoor seating, food vendors, a craft beverage station, and a vibrant lineup of programming curated by its operators, À La Cart. Art² will showcase a diverse mix of vendors, from Phat Ash Bakes and Red Panda Noodle to new culinary innovators enriching Orlando’s dining scene, including Culinary Collective and Eighty Twenty.
Funded by the City of Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency, Art² celebrates Orlando’s artistic talent and supports the city’s vision of being “An Awesome Outdoor City.” The park also advances the DTO Action Plan, which continues to guide the transformation of downtown’s core corridors.
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New! Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency Encourages Conversation on McCollum Hall’s Destiny
CRAs transform communities #redevelopmentworks
There was no shortage of emotion at the Quality Life Center in Fort Myers on Sept. 30, as the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency hosted one of its input sessions to hear from nearly 40 community members, harkening back to special times they and their relatives experienced in historic McCollum Hall.
For decades, McCollum Hall was owned by the McCollum family and served as a vibrant community hub where residents of the segregated Dunbar area of Fort Myers could congregate, feel safe, and let loose. Its legacy and historical significance are notably identified by its music hall, one stop on the “Chitlin’ Circuit” that hosted many renowned performers such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and B.B. King. As time progressed, however, community members say interest and popularity faded while the building itself deteriorated, ultimately left on the community’s back burner—until now.
“The whole point of this is to give the community what it wants,” Michele Hylton-Terry, the executive director of the agency for the past seven years, said. “We want to hear from the public because this is for them. The only way it is going to be successful is if they support it and they will support it if they build it.”
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New! Kabani Hotel Group sells the Inn at Boynton Beach for $8.1M
CRAs transform communities #redevelopmentworks
Kabani Hotel Group has sold the Inn at Boynton Beach, a 102-room, interior-corridor hotel located at 480 W Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, Fla. The property sold for $8.1 million representing a price per key of $79,412 and a room revenue multiple of 4.78x. Other terms and conditions were not disclosed. The property was ultimately acquired by the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.
The transaction was exclusively listed and brokered by Suraj Dalal, partner at Kabani Hotel Group, alongside Ahmed Kabani, the firm’s CEO and founder.
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West Tampa Signal Box Art Reflects Community’s History, Culture, Creativity
CRAs transform communities #redevelopmentworks
In West Tampa, eight traffic signal boxes once overlooked as dull city infrastructure have been transformed into public art thanks to a project led by the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
For CRA Arts and Cultural Project Coordinator Cory Robinson, the initiative is about more than aesthetics; it’s about community identity.
“The Tampa CRA is a community-driven agency focused on eliminating slum and blight in designated areas of the city,” Robinson explains. “But beyond the physical transformation, we’re also uplifting culture and creativity, giving artists visibility, and bringing residents joy in their daily lives.”
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Coral Springs Redevelopment Agency Commits $7.5 Million in Public Improvements to Kick Off City Village Development
CRAs transform communities #redevelopmentworks
The Coral Springs Community Redevelopment Agency this week signed off on up to $7.5 million in public infrastructure funding to help launch City Village, a mixed-use development planned for the former City Hall property.
CRA board members voted to move ahead with a formal agreement that will finance improvements along the north side of Sample Road, stretching from University Drive to Coral Hills Drive.
The upgrades will include a linear park, wider sidewalks, new lighting, and reconfigured traffic lanes as the project takes shape in two phases.
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Hallandale Beach CRA Announces Start of District 8 Streetscape Improvements
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The Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) is pleased to announce the official start of the District 8 Streetscape Improvements Project on Monday, October 27, 2025, along NE 1st Avenue. In keeping with its objectives to revitalize major corridors throughout the Hallandale Beach redevelopment area, the CRA is investing $9 million in this growing business community. This transformative project will enhance sidewalks, update parking areas, improve landscaping, and expand pedestrian-friendly spaces—creating a vibrant and accessible corridor in the heart of District 8. The design was led by Kimley-Horn, with Burkhardt Construction Inc. overseeing the construction.
“District 8 is the Cultural Heart of Hallandale Beach,” said Faith Phinn, Deputy Executive/Director HBCRA. “These improvements are designed not only to beautify the area but to strengthen our business community, attract more visitors, and create a safer, more welcoming environment for everyone.”
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Assistant Director of Redevelopment, Real Estate & Market Economics – City Of Homestead, CRA
The Assistant Director for Redevelopment, Real Estate & Market Economics plays a key leadership role within the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), overseeing complex redevelopment initiatives, real estate transactions, and market-driven economic strategies. This position is responsible for negotiating development agreements, crafting public-private partnerships, preparing incentive packages, and managing consultant contracts. The Assistant Director provides strategic oversight of redevelopment projects, capital improvements, and economic development initiatives that align with the City’s Master Plan. They serve as the CRA’s liaison with internal departments, development professionals, and the public to advance the agency’s goals in property revitalization, business attraction, and infrastructure investment.
This full-time, in-person role requires strong expertise in real estate development, market analysis, project management, and fiscal oversight. The ideal candidate holds a degree in a related field, possesses at least five years of experience in redevelopment or economic development, and is proficient in pro forma analysis, incentive financing tools (e.g., LIHTC, New Markets Tax Credits, Live Local Act), and capital planning. Strong communication skills are essential for preparing reports, presenting to boards, and representing the CRA in public forums. The role also involves occasional evening and weekend work and is designated as essential personnel.
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Call for Artists – City of Bartow CRA
The City of Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) invites qualified artists to submit proposals for the design and installation of murals on two public restroom exterior walls, as part of the CRA’s ongoing efforts to promote public art and strengthen our community identity. Artists may submit proposals for one or both projects, which will transform two ordinary spaces into vibrant landmarks for the City of Bartow and CRA District. The CRA reserves the right to approve all artwork displayed in the public realm for community standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain visibility, contribute to community beautification, and engage with fellow creatives for three unique murals in the public realm.
Submission Deadline: 10/31/2025
Artist Selection Announced: 12/3/2025
Contract Finalization: 1/30/26
Project Completion: 3/18/2026
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