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The advisory board unanimously recommended a proposed $1.7 million FY 2026 Community Redevelopment Agency budget to the City Commission, including $600,000 for streetscape improvements, $439,000 for converting 95 Center Street into a daycare, and $325,000 for acquiring two properties in the Historic East Winter Garden Neighborhood.
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The recommendation would direct redevelopment funds toward neighborhood improvements, housing and property acquisition, a daycare conversion, business incubator units, and upgrades at Zanders Park. The board also unanimously recommended reimbursing the City’s General Fund $20,020 for Zanders Park conceptual design work. Derek Blakeslee resigned as chair, Larry Cappleman was designated as the next chair, and Nick Asma remained vice-chair; a board vacancy was deferred to the next meeting.
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