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Why Join the FRA? FRA Award Winners Receive Recognition!
Stand out in the industry! The Annual FRA Awards highlight your achievements and elevate your reputation. Join us now to be part of it.
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— Christina Morris, CEcD, Economic Development Director, Osceola County
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MyFRA Forum – March 23, 2026. Connect with fellow FRA members in the MyFRA Member Forum to exchange sample policies, best practices, and ideas from CRAs across Florida. conta.cc/4dEAcG0
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Tampa’s Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency plans to invest $6 million into transforming a one-mile stretch of Franklin Street. The work is designed to make it friendlier for people on foot.
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Tampa Officials Will Spend $6M on Franklin Street Pedestrian Upgrades by 2029
Tampa’s Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency plans to invest $6 million into transforming a one-mile stretch of Franklin Street. The work is designed to make it friendlier for people on foot….
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3/19/26 FRA Newsletter: redevelopment.net/2026/03/weekly…
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Tallahassee city and county leaders broke ground on a 17-home Community Land Trust development in the South City neighborhood, targeting income-eligible families, seniors, and veterans.
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Tallahassee leaders break ground on affordable homes project in South City neighborhood
A new Community Land Trust development on Wallis Street will bring 17 homes to south Tallahassee, targeting income-eligible families, seniors and veterans.
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The Martin County CRA Board got its final update on March 3 on the 100 percent draft of concept plans for the new community center in Rio and Dixie Highway streetscape improvements that will finally conclude expansion begun years ago.
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Engineers detail final Rio concept plan
STUART — The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency Board got its final update March 3 on the 100 percent draft of concept plans for the new community center in Rio
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“Take 5” – 5 Questions with Deena Drumgo – Assistant City Manager, City of Lake Wales, FRA Board of Directors
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"The FRA encourages members to share information, education, encouragement, and support with other member agencies across the state."
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The FRA Academy Elective Course, "Creating and Using Redevelopment Incentives,” will be held on April 3 in Orlando!
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The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is offering grants of up to $5,000 to help businesses install new signage or replace outdated signs.
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The Orlando City Council approved a housing initiative designed to increase homeownership and new construction in District 5’s Parramore and downtown neighborhoods by turning more than 300 vacant lots into single-family homes.
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Orlando OKs 'unlocked open-door' program to spark homeownership in Parramore
The city is offering incentives to both buyers and builders to convert more than 300 vacant lots in Parramore and downtown to single-family homes.
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Pensacola leaders are continuing discussions about a major redevelopment of the Pensacola Bay Center and the surrounding area. A study commissioned by the City of Pensacola and funded by the CRA is helping guide those discussions.
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New study ranks convention center top option for 'Pensacola Bay Center District' plans
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Conversations continue for a new and improved Pensacola Bay Center. Tuesday morning Mayor D.C. Reeves gave insight on the city's vision for
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A five-year oyster restoration project in Palmetto is working to rebuild oyster habitat and improve water quality in the Manatee River using artificial reef structures placed along the riverbed.
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Federal and local officials have announced an $850,000 investment to expand affordable housing in Lake Worth Beach, with the funding supporting new residential developments in the city’s downtown and west side neighborhoods.
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$850,000 in federal funding announced for affordable housing in Lake Worth Beach
"We know that more than half of the people are spending more than 30% of their income on housing."Federal and local officials announce $850,000 investment to help build affordable housing units in...
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