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09 Dec

On November 17, 2020, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Commissioners, approved $225,000 in CRA incentives to the Blue Tree Cafe, LLC for the build-out of a multi-brand kitchen and restaurant located at 612 NW 9th Avenue. The proposed restaurant will feature a healthy southern style menu with vegan and low sodium options; while offering carry-out service, delivery and catering services. The Blue Tree Cafe  will consist of two “virtual” restaurants. The vegan restaurant, which will offer plant based and low sodium menu items, and the southern style restaurant, which will feature healthy soul food options. Both restaurants will focus on fresh, organic, locally grown and sourced products and ingredients. Customers who order food through tech-enabled ordering platforms for take-out, curbside pick-up or delivery will also be able to see the kitchen operation...

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23 Nov

On November 17, 2020, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Commissioners, approved $3,000,000 in CRA incentives to Wright Dynasty, LLC for the construction of a mixed-use development located at 1217-1223 Sistrunk Boulevard. The proposed development features  a six-story building with a mix of housing and retail that will include five commercial units on the ground floor, two parking levels and 24 residential units. The 24 units will range in size from 720 sq.ft. for one-bedroom units to 1,075 sq.ft. for two-bedroom units. The building will also include a  green roof/recreational sun terrace for residents and their guests. In addition, underground utilities, a drainage system and trash and recycle containers will be installed. The building will also adhere to other sustainable/green principles, such as a reduced parking footprint, charging kiosks for electrical vehicles, rainwater...

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19 Nov

On November 5, 2020, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission , acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Commissioners, approved $350,000 in CRA incentives to 1551 Sistrunk, LLC for the renovation of an existing vacant building into a new restaurant on the Historic Sistrunk Corridor known as B&D Trap. Plans  include renovating the building , located at 1551 Sistrunk Blvd into a barbecue restaurant with outdoor dining and entertainment. The restaurant will serve pork ribs, chicken, beef brisket and several flavors of barbeque sauce. It will also serve Daiquiris and non-alcoholic drinks. The CRA Board also authorized  the sale of property located adjacent to the proposed restaurant  for use as outdoor seating and parking. 1551 Sistrunk LLC applied for and is slated to receive a $125,000 Commercial Façade Program Loan and a $225,000 Property and Business Improvement Program (PBIP) Loan...

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27 Oct

Small businesses  that are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for up to $10,000 in forgivable loans from the CRA.  Applications will be available on Friday, October 30th.  Contact the CRA today to see if you are eligible. Download the CRA Emergency Business Investment Program Flyer  ...

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07 Oct

On October 6, 2020, the City Commission, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Commissioners, approved a $290,000 forgivable loan to Junny Investment Group LLC for Donna’s Caribbean Restaurant (Donna's) , located at 2012 NW 6 Street. The  proposed restaurant will feature a  2,226 square foot take-out/drive-through area with a 688 square foot dining room, kitchen/service area and two bathrooms. An additional $35,000 may be awarded towards the project, at the discretion of the CRA’s Executive Director, for legitimate cost overruns. Donna’s Caribbean Restaurant will, specialize  in West Indian cuisine with exotic island fare, including curried goat, oxtail, jerk chicken, patties, ackee and saltfish, callaloo and escovitch fish, seasoned in special herbs and spices with fruit and vegetables of the Caribbean. The restaurant is slated to be a focal point for the Sistrunk area, bringing in customers from the...

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