Daily Archives: July 26, 2019

Community Redevelopment Project Manager – City of Port St. Lucie

Community Redevelopment Project Manager Salary depends on qualifications Summary:  Professional work assisting the Community Redevelopment program.  Under limited supervision, performs professional, technical, and administrative work in coordinating the redevelopment activities of the City of Port St. Lucie Community Redevelopment Plan. Work is performed under the direction of the Community Redevelopment Director and City Manager’s Office,…

Bonita Springs might buy homes in neighborhoods flooded by Hurricane Irma

Homeowners in flood-prone neighborhoods in Bonita Springs might be able to sell their properties through a voluntary buyout program run by the city. The state has set aside $75 million to buy property impacted by Hurricane Irma in an effort to reduce flood risk, according to a city news release.The block grant is competitive —…

In an era of noise, Coral Gables’ ‘Silence Project’ showcases civility and diversity

If you have visited Coral Gables recently, you may have seen the large black-and-white photographs displayed in empty storefronts. All of the subjects, from postal workers to politicians and chefs to booksellers, are exhibiting the universal gesture for quiet. The 75 people in the photos represent the diverse community of Coral Gables and their portraits…

North Port to build 126 apartments as part of affordable housing project

Sarasota – The high cost of living for many people living and working in Sarasota County, but thanks to a new state grant one city on the Suncoast may soon have more affordable housing options. That future development will be built off of West Price Boulevard and Citizens Parkway. North Port generally has the most…

St. Pete unveils aggressive affordable housing plan

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Pete just announced an aggressive plan to stave off gentrification and promote affordable housing as development pushes low- to moderate-income families outside the city limits. “Our plan will provide an increased supply of dwelling units, assist those who want to have homeownership, and help keep families in…

City Commission, Planning Board clash over code compliance

Sarasota- At the July 1 City Commission meeting, an attorney for the city said the city’s Planning Board had been trying to address a topic outside of its purview throughout the year despite his repeated, strenuous warnings. A senior city staff member said he was prepared to be fired if commissioners were unhappy with his…

Pensacola lawsuit over heritage tree could be test case for new Florida property rights law

A Pensacola lawsuit could be the first test case for a new Florida law that prevents local governments from regulating tree trimming or removal trees — even “heritage” trees — on residential property. The city of Pensacola is suing the owners of a vacant lot to stop the removal of a heritage tree. Property owners…

Clearwater looking at district representation as a way to improve diversity

CLEARWATER — In 1992, Mayme Hodges became the first and last black woman on the Clearwater City council, and only the third black council member. There hasn’t been a fourth. Zebbie Atkinson IV, president of the Clearwater and Upper Pinellas County branch of the NAACP, hopes changing Clearwater’s voting system would help more black people…

Palmetto has a plan to save energy and money in city buildings. Here’s how

In a partnership with Florida Power and Light, the city of Palmetto is looking to replace several hundred lights and some other utilities across the city to save money and energy.FPL’s Energy Savings Guarantee program allows FPL and the city to make upgrades to water and electric fixtures and use the money saved on bills…

Lynx is bringing fully electric Lymmo buses to downtown Orlando thanks to $1.9 million federal grant

Lynx is receiving nearly $2 million from federal authorities for more sustainable equipment — funds that will go toward zero-emission Lymmo buses. The central Florida bus operator is receiving $1.961 million, to be exact, according to U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy, D-Winter Park, who announced the news on Twitter Tuesday. Read the full story  Powered by…