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08 Sep

The Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (the “FL CRA”) hereby gives public notice pursuant of Section 163.380(3)(a), Florida Statutes (2017) of its intent to accept proposals for development and dispose of real property within the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Area (“NPF CRA”). The City of Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced Proposers or other persons, entities or real estate developers (sometimes referred to as “Developers” or “Proposers”) interested in constructing and selling single family residences on parcels donated by the CRA within the Northwest Progresso Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Area (NPF CRA), to persons who will occupy the residences as their primary and homesteaded residence, pursuant to the community redevelopment plan and in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in the Request for Proposal Solicitation (RFP 12385-105) issued by the City of...

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25 Aug

By PHILLIP VALYS SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL It’s opening day at Fort Lauderdale’s first food hall, Sistrunk Marketplace, and the octopus balls are flying off the shelves at Adriana Yoshii’s Asian tapas stall.Much is riding on the success of Yoshii’s booth Senbazuru, one of 11 vendors that waited more than a year for the much-anticipated food hall to open. Her restaurant specializes in ramen bowls and combining international bites into bento boxes, such as Mexican jalapeno poppers, Spanish patatas bravas (spiced potatoes cut into cubes) and Japanese takoyaki (snack-size octopus balls). “I feel like a salmon swimming against the current,” Yoshii says. “I just hope we can make it.” Senbazuru, along with Yoshii’s other booth, the vegan-friendly Healthy Raw Living Food, have been popular since Sistrunk Marketplace opened on Thursday and Friday to local VIP invitees. The 40,000-square-foot indoor foodie village will formally open to the...

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06 Aug

The Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (the “CRA”) hereby gives public notice pursuant of Section 163.380(3)(a), Florida Statutes (2020) of its intent to accept development proposals and dispose of real property within the Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Area (“NPF CRA”).  The real property referred to herein consists of a parcel identified as postal addresses 1559 Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311. Click here to view notice and additional files regarding the property...

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05 Aug

The Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency  (CRA) has instituted a social distance policy, which limits the physical staffing at the office. All staff are still available during normal office hours by email or via phone.  Click here to view the NPF CRA directory The CRA office is currently closed to the public. If you must come to the office, please contact the CRA to schedule an appointment. All meetings are currently being held virtually. To schedule a meeting  contact a CRA staff member using the directory above. To enter the building, all visitors must wear a face mask,  have a temperature check lower than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit and not be displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 ( i.e.fever,dry cough and fatigue). Keep up with the latest updates and information regarding  COVID-19 by visiting the City of fortlauderdale's website at www.fortlauderdale.gov....

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08 Jul

The City of Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announces an Emergency Business Investment Program designed to provide relief for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide up to $10,000 in forgivable loans that may be used toward rent or mortgage payments, employee payroll, or utilities. Applications are being accepted for eligible  small businesses located in Fort Lauderdale’s Northwest Progresso Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Area (NPFCRA) as well as the Central City CRA. Also, eligible businesses in low- and moderate-income areas of the City of Fort Lauderdale and businesses that employ low-and- moderate income workers throughout the City of Fort Lauderdale may also apply. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and many are struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Dean J. Trantalis. “We have created an Emergency Business Investment Program to help support...

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