17
Jul
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DISTRICT III
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Author: CRAStaff
02
Jul
NOTICE OF MEETING
Evaluation Committee Meeting for Review of Proposals for CRA Property located at 2162 NW 6th Street and 2130-2140 NW 6th Street ...
23
May
Fort Lauderdale CRA Approves $3 Million Incentive for the Development of a New Hotel
On May 21, 2019, the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Commissioners approved a $3 million incentive award to Avenue D ‘Arts FLL, LLC for the development of a Comfort Suites hotel. The CRA Board also authorized the sale of CRA- owned property to the developers. The CRA-owned property will be combined with adjacent land already owned by the developer to construct the new hotel. The new hotel, to be located at the NW corner of Avenue of the Arts and NW 3rd Street is within walking distance from the Brightline-Virgin train station and the first hotel project west of the Florida East Coast Railway. Avenue D ‘Arts FLL LLC is a joint venture between Boca Raton-based Onyx Hospitality, led by Sameet Patel; Morpheus Group, led by Dr. Minesh Patel; and Impact Investments 1 LLC, led by Joseph Poveromo and Branden Hertz.The five-story hotel will include 100 suites,...
14
May
Hoover Canvas Products Receives $1.1 Million Incentive From the Fort Lauderdale CRA
Hoover Canvas Products, a manufacturer of awnings, received approval for $1.1 million in incentives from the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).The CRA Board approved the funding on May 7, 2019, to help the company renovate and expand its facility located at 900 N.W. Ninth Avenue (Powerline Road). The renovations will allow the Fort Lauderdale operation to remain open and grow, fostering economic growth by increasing the company's productivity and output; prevent the loss of existing jobs; as well as increase job creation in the CRA area. The company plans to hire approximately 16 new local employees, as well as retain the current 25+ work force, which consist of many long-time employees from the CRA area. Renovations at Hoover Canvas Products will take place in three phases and include : drainage improvements, the construction of two large fabric structures used as...
13
May
Construction of New Restaurant, Smitty’s Wings Underway on Sistrunk Blvd
A new restaurant is coming to Sistrunk Blvd with support from the CRA. On May 8, 2019, Mayor Dean Trantalis, Vice Mayor Robert McKinzie, the CRA along with friends and neighbors celebrated the start of construction on Smitty’s Wings.The locally owned and operated restaurant, will specialize in signature chicken wings and flavorful sauces; while creating a dining destination,providing job opportunities and improving the quality of life in the Redevelopment Area. The restaurant will be located at 1134 Sistrunk Blvd. Renovations will include interior and exterior improvements. Examples of the improvements are a new kitchen,seating for 50 patrons, a bar and an outdoor patio. Smitty’s Wings is owned and operated by former State Senator Christopher L. Smith and wife LaDesorae Giles-Smith. The CRA provided $350,000 in incentives towards the project to enhance business development in the Sistrunk corridor. The CRA is also...