Your Weekly FRA Update:

June 11, 2026

Thank you to all who submitted entries and good luck! The Florida Redevelopment Association Awards program recognizes the best in redevelopment in Florida and is open to any member of the association.



Within 9 juried categories, the Roy F. Kenzie Awards celebrate the most innovative and effective redevelopment programs in Florida. Winners demonstrate innovation and positive impact on their communities and inspire other Florida communities.

Submit Your Nominations – 2026-2027 FRA Board of Directors

Nomination Deadline: JULY 10, 2026


Are you interested in making an impact on your association?

Nominations are open for members who want to step forward to put their leadership and knowledge to task by serving on the Florida Redevelopment Association’s Board of Directors. New officers will be voted on at the Annual Business Meeting in October at the 2026 FRA Annual Conference.

There are six At-Large positions open and two Elected Official positions. Nominations for open positions on the FRA Board must be sponsored by a current member of the Board of Directors. 

FRA Members - submit your "Why Join The FRA" quote by sending a short quote and your headshot to Merrily Bennett at mbennett@flcities.com.

The FRA Academy Elective Course, "Infrastructure I – Above Ground,” will be held on July 17 in Orlando! 

This course provides planners with an overview of above-ground infrastructure issues in Florida and the role of Community Redevelopment Agencies in funding and coordinating these projects.

• Overview of roads, lighting, amenities, and regulatory frameworks
• Role of CRAs in funding and advancing infrastructure improvements
• Project stages, processes, and stakeholder coordination
• Partnerships with state and federal agencies and private developers
• Legal considerations, including procurement and bidding requirements
• Case studies and interactive discussion on best practices and decision-making

FRA Member News

The FRA features member news in our weekly newsletter and on our social media channels - make sure you are following the FRA social media feeds to see CRA member posts; plus you can share news from the FRA's "Redevelopment Works" campaign!

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! Construction Begins to Replace Lake Wales’ Grove Manor With Affordable Housing

CRAs build better communities! #redevelopmentworks



Big changes are coming to an aging public housing community in Lake Wales.

Patrick Walker has called Grove Manor home for 35 years. Now he is watching the only neighborhood he’s known prepare for a major change.

Construction is now underway to redevelop Grove Manor into affordable housing. Tampa Bay 28 reporter Rebecca Petit first highlighted the $29 million project in February.

The new Grove Manor will feature 210 affordable housing units, including apartments and single-family homes, all designed as a modern, walkable community. Walker said this will expand housing opportunities for families like his.

“They have 2-bedroom apartments that’re right down the road, that’s $1,550, and it shouldn’t be that. There is not enough money in Lake Wales for the cost of living to be that high,” Walker said.

The Lake Wales Housing Authority secured $21 million in federal tax credits to help make the project possible. The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency contributed $1 million toward the design phase, while Polk County added another $1.5 million.

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New! Salvation Army Hopes for New Building on Kenilworth Site

CRAs build better communities! #redevelopmentworks



The Salvation Army plans to construct a warehouse building on its property at 3135 Kenilworth Ave. in Sebring, next to its thrift store.

A design review application for a 4,900-square-foot metal building went before the Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency Board for approval.

The proposed construction consists of a new warehouse addition to support the storage of donated items, seasonal materials, and supplies used for community outreach programs.The facility will also support community-related events and storage associated with the Angel Tree program and other holiday assistance programs.

Existing parking, access drives, and loading areas will continue to serve the site and provide circulation for staff, volunteers, and deliveries.

The proposed warehouse addition will be designed to complement the existing buildings on site and maintain a clean and professional appearance consistent with the surrounding area.

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New! Plant City Approves Grant for Bing Rooming House Museum Restoration

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Plant City commissioners have approved a $250,000 matching grant to help restore the Bing Rooming House Museum, which is still recovering from major flooding caused by Hurricane Milton.

The museum, owned by the Improvement League of Plant City CDC, has been undergoing cleanup for the past 19 months. William Thomas Jr., president of the organization, said floodwater rose about four feet inside the building. “The Bing House Museum suffered major water intrusion, rising to about four feet,” Thomas said. “As you can see, our floor is buckling along the inside of the museum.”

Museum leaders have raised $50,000 toward restoration. The city’s $250,000 matching grant, funded through community redevelopment agency dollars, will help move the work forward.

Plant City Commissioner and Vice Mayor Jason Jones said the money will help restore an important part of the community’s history.

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McCollum Hall Concept Gets OK, Includes Restaurant, Music Venue, Business Center

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The newest plans to revive historic McCollum Hall near downtown Fort Myers include a restaurant, music venue and business center. Community Redevelopment Agency commissioners approved the concept during its Wednesday meeting.

Jeffrey Mudgett, one of the partners of Parker Mudgett Smith Architects, presented the plan to the Mayor and City Council members acting as CRA commissioners.

The approval included a two-story design that includes a 160-seat restaurant, a music venue/theater that could hold 200 to 300 people, a balcony, community room, recording studio, flexible outdoor space and a business center that could house as many as 18 tenants.

McCollum Hall, at the corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Cranford Avenue, was built in 1938 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Many Black musical acts played at the hall, attracting white and Black audiences during a time of segregation.

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Pompano Beach City Hall Design Wins AAC, Planning Board Approval

CRAs build better communities! #redevelopmentworks



The proposed design for Pompano Beach’s new City Hall and parking garage has cleared two city review boards, moving the downtown civic project forward while drawing sharp criticism from some residents online.

The new City Hall design received approval from the Architectural Appearance Committee on May 5 and from the Planning & Zoning Board on May 27, according to information provided by the city.

The project is part of the broader downtown effort tied to the Downtown Master Development Agreement with RocaPoint Partners, LLC, doing business through its affiliate RP Pompano LLC. That agreement was approved during a June 20, 2024, special joint meeting of the City Commission and the city’s CRA. City materials describe the proposal as a contemporary civic campus focused on transparency, accessibility and public use, with landscaped plazas, pedestrian connections and public spaces intended to support both municipal operations and downtown activity.

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Palmetto Pours Millions into Downtown Redevelopment Projects Aimed at Transforming City into a Destination

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With major public and private investments underway, officials are working to turn Manatee County’s oldest city into a destination of its own, one that balances growth, tourism, and redevelopment with the charm of its historic roots.

The Palmetto CRA is leading several projects designed to improve the downtown area and waterfront while encouraging more visitors and residents to spend time in the city.

CRA Executive Director Rowena Young said the goal is to create a vibrant downtown while protecting what makes Palmetto unique.”We’ve been here since the 1800s,” Young said. “It’s a quaint, historic, down-to-earth community where we want vibrancy, but we also want to keep the character of Palmetto.”

One of the newest developments broke ground Tuesday: an 8,000-square-foot retail destination in front of the Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa.

The project is expected to open in December and will include a coffee shop, restaurant, and retail space aimed at improving walkability for hotel guests and visitors near the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

Officials say the broader investment in the area is expected to bring significant economic returns.

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JOBS

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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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Executive Coordinator – City of Delray Beach

 📍 Location: Delray Beach, FL

💼 Position Type: Full-Time

💰 Salary Range: $50,000 – $78,000

📊 Department: Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

📅 Status: Open Position

The Delray Beach CRA is seeking an Executive Coordinator to provide administrative and project support for CRA operations, Board coordination, records management, communications, marketing, and special events.

This highly organized and detail-oriented position supports the implementation of the Community Redevelopment Plan and assists with a variety of operational, administrative, and community engagement initiatives.

🔎 Job Summary

Reporting directly to the CRA Executive Director, this role provides executive-level administrative support, manages Board coordination activities, assists with communications and marketing efforts, and supports special projects and CRA-sponsored events.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support to CRA leadership and staff

• Manage calendars, appointments, travel arrangements, and scheduling

• Coordinate records management and retention programs

• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems

• Serve as CRA Board Liaison and coordinate Board meeting materials and agendas

• Attend Board meetings and transcribe meeting minutes

• Coordinate CRA disaster preparedness updates

• Assist with social media management and digital communications

• Support website updates and maintenance

• Assist with marketing collateral, newsletters, press releases, and outreach materials

• Coordinate CRA special events, ribbon cuttings, and community activities

• Manage special projects and provide office administration backup support

• Provide Florida State Notary Public services

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CRA Specialist – Community Redevelopment Agency Division

📍 Location: Clearwater, FL

💼 Position Type: Full-Time

💰 Target Entry Salary: $62,120 – $65,226 DOQ

📊 Department: Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

📅 Application Deadline: Continuous

The City of Clearwater is seeking a CRA Specialist to provide administrative, project, and redevelopment support for the Community Redevelopment Agency Division.

This role assists with redevelopment initiatives, economic development programs, community outreach, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement to help support vibrant and sustainable redevelopment efforts throughout the city.

🔎 Job Summary

Under administrative direction, the CRA Specialist supports the research, development, and implementation of redevelopment plans, programs, projects, and departmental initiatives.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Support redevelopment and economic development projects and programs

• Assist with CRA and Downtown Development Board initiatives

• Conduct research, benchmarking, and field evaluations

• Prepare reports, presentations, surveys, proposals, and collateral materials

• Coordinate meetings, conferences, and community events

• Assist with grant program administration and customer service inquiries

• Support departmental budgeting, financial tracking, and administrative systems

• Collaborate with city departments, agencies, businesses, and community stakeholders

• Participate in public meetings and outreach initiatives

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City Building Official Planner Position – Bradenton Beach

📍 Location: Bradenton Beach, FL

💼 Position Type: Full-Time

💰 Salary: Commensurate with experience

📊 Department: Building / Code Enforcement

📅 Application Deadline: Open until filled

The City of Bradenton Beach (pop. 1,505) is seeking a Building Official to lead its building department and oversee permitting, inspections, and code enforcement activities.

This role serves as a department head, managing staff and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal construction and development regulations.

🔎 Job Summary

Under administrative direction, this position performs technical, supervisory, and administrative work related to plans review, inspections, and enforcement to ensure compliance with building, zoning, and land development codes.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

Oversee department staff, including Code Enforcement, Permit Clerk, and Permit Technician

Review construction plans and specifications for code compliance

Conduct and supervise inspections of construction projects

Enforce building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and land development codes

Ensure compliance with floodplain regulations, FEMA requirements, and accessibility/energy codes

Manage permitting, licensing, and inspection processes

Supervise the city’s code enforcement program

Communicate with contractors, developers, and the public

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CRA Division Manager – Clearwater CRA

📍 Location: Clearwater, FL

💼 Position Type: Full-Time

💰 Target Entry Salary: $83,247 – $87,410 DOQ

📊 Department: CRA

📅 Application Deadline: Continuous

The City of Clearwater is seeking a CRA Division Manager (Placemaking and Project Manager) to lead redevelopment programs, projects, and initiatives.

This role is responsible for managing CRA projects, coordinating consultants and stakeholders, overseeing budgets and contracts, and supporting economic development efforts that enhance community vitality.

Ideal candidates have experience in urban planning, redevelopment, or economic development, along with strong project management and communication skills.

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Building Inspector – City of Brooksville

STARTING PAY: $60,320/yr (commensurate with experience)

JOB SUMMARY: This position involves performing technical inspections of building construction, alterations, and repairs to ensure compliance with established building codes, regulations, and safety standards. The role includes reviewing plans and specifications for construction projects, conducting on-site inspections, and identifying any potential issues or violations. The primary goal is to ensure that all construction activities meet safety, structural integrity, and legal requirements. The inspector will be responsible for issuing permits, providing guidance on code compliance, and collaborating with contractors, architects, and engineers to address any concerns or discrepancies during the construction process.

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RFPs / RFQs / LOIs

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New! Invitation to Bid (ITB) The City of Lynn Haven, FL – Streetscape Improvements Project

Invitation to Bid (ITB) The City of Lynn Haven, FL, Florida Ave. & Ohio Ave. Corridors Streetscape Improvements Project ITB #26.26-15, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

Scope of Work – The Work of this contract generally includes improvements, modifications, and additions to: streetscape, lighting, landscape and irrigation, hardscape, roadway improvements, signage, and minor utilities and site furnishings and construction as indicated on drawings and as specified: between 7th Street and 10th Street along Florida Avenue; and between 7th Street and 12th Street along Ohio Avenue; and 7th Street through 10th Street connectors between Florida Avenue and Ohio Avenue. Work is generally limited to within the Right-Of-Way of the designated areas. This Project is partially federally funded by the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Hometown Revitalization Program and the federal contract provisions, including, but not limited to, the Davis-Bacon Payroll Reporting are required. Bonds and insurance requirements apply. The Work of the Project is defined by the Bid Scope Documents.

Documents Project Manual and Specifications, and Drawings will be available May 18, 2026, for no cost digital download, or for the cost of printing if a hard copy is requested, or may be viewed at a pre-arranged time at:

Florida Architects, Inc. | 103 W. 5th Street | Panama City, Fl. 32401 |850-257-5400

The last day for questions will be June 19, 2026, at 3:00 pm (CT), and the last Addendum will be issued June 23, 2026.

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