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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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15 Apr

The Northwest Progresso Flagler Heights (NPF) CRA Residential and Façade Landscaping Program provides financial assistance to improve the appearance of single-family residential homes within the CRA Area. Eligible properties can receive up to $7500 worth of exterior improvements. Eligibility This program is for single-family residential homes, either owner-occupied or tenant-occupied residential investment properties located in the NPF CRA Area. Applications are currently being accepted from properties in the River Gardens / Sweeting Estates neighborhood. Applicants are eligible to receive up to $7500 per property for exterior painting and xeriscape landscaping. Xeriscape landscaping is landscaping designed specifically for areas that are susceptible to drought, or for properties where water conservation is indicated. Property owners are required to agree to maintain improvements for the duration of seven (7) years. Maintenance will be subject to normal City code policies. The City of Fort Lauderdale...

19:24 / News
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