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23 May

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,...

16:08 / News / Press Release
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14 May

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...

17:21 / News / Press Release
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13 May

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...

16:25 / News / Press Release
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19 Apr

Affiliated Development is proud to announce the closing of The SIX13, a six story mixed-use building with 142 one and two bedroom apartments, 197 garage parking spaces, and 5,991 square feet of ground floor restaurant and commercial space located in the up and coming Progresso Village at 613 NW 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. The SIX13 will feature a fourth floor resort style pool with private cabanas, a fitness facility with yoga and cycling studio, a rooftop observation deck with bocce ball court, a private off-leash dog park, ground level co-working space, and an onsite coffee bar for residents. Additionally, the property will include a free bike sharing program, and integrate state of the art technology throughout the building. Units will be complete with luxury finishes such as stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets, private terraces with cityscape views,...

17:09 / News / Press Release
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