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Community Redevelopment Agency

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Aug 21, 2026

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Lake Wales

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CRA Accepts Mural, Renews Parcel Lease

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

CRA Approves $610,000 Grove Manor Funding

The CRA approved $610,000 for Phase III redevelopment of Grove Manor in a 4-0 vote, with payment to be made after construction is completed. The board also authorized implementation of the downtown parking study, approved $419,075.51 for Lincoln Avenue and A Street streetscape design and reconstruction, and approved $48,098 in project management services for the Ridge Scenic Highway Trail.

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Board Advances Major Downtown Streetscape Work

The CRA approved $173,660 for additional engineering and civil-plan services and $24,400 for landscape architectural design related to the 1st Street/Central Avenue streetscape project. The revised plans must accommodate 11-foot travel lanes, with completed engineering and civil plans expected by January.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Board Advances Walesbilt Hotel Restoration

The CRA approved a preconstruction agreement with Restoration St. Louis, Inc. for the Walesbilt hotel restoration and authorized spending of up to $2 million. The board also adopted Resolution 2026-09 by a 5-0 vote, declaring its intent to reimburse eligible project expenses through tax-exempt debt, including costs tied to property acquisition, renovation, public parking or other municipal uses, and redevelopment planning.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

CRA Approves Walesbilt Hotel Property Purchase

The CRA unanimously approved spending $4.5 million to acquire 100 Stuart Avenue in downtown Lake Wales, primarily to support restoration and reactivation of the Walesbilt hotel. The board also approved a $17,971.13 food-services grant, $73,056.04 for roadway grade changes, and project-management services for the Crystal Lake Park Loop Trail.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

CRA Approves Streetscape Project Agreement

The CRA board unanimously approved a Colliers Project Leaders agreement for the ongoing Park-to-Orange, or 1st Street, streetscape project. The board also received updates on downtown business support, the $8.5 million Walesbilt Hotel restoration, and possible parking solutions.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

CRA Approves $26,400 Demolition Contract

The CRA unanimously approved a $26,400 contract with Johnson Excavation to demolish the structure at 425 Kissimmee Ave. If the property owner does not pay the demolition cost, Lake Wales can place a lien through an assessment and may pursue foreclosure.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Hotel Debris Removal Approved

The CRA approved SEMCO’s Walesbilt Hotel debris-removal proposal by a 5-0 vote, authorizing spending of up to $101,830. The cleanup at 5 West Park Avenue is expected to require 10 dumpsters and a crane.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

CRA Accepts Mural, Renews Parcel Lease

The CRA unanimously accepted the completed downtown mural, allowing a $17,500 final payment, and approved renewing a temporary lease for two vacant parcels at Seminole Avenue and 3rd Street North. The lease provides a one-time $10 payment to the CRA Trust Fund.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

CRA Approves Housing and Sidewalk Projects

The CRA approved a $50,000 pilot program for accessibility-focused home repairs for residents with disabilities and authorized a $461,732.54 contract for approximately 1.25 miles of Northwest Neighborhood sidewalks. Both votes passed 4-0. The board also approved a completed Food-Related Services Grant for Vibin’ Vinny’s Restaurant, but the grant amount was unavailable.

2 min readMunicipal coverage