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Aug 21, 2026

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CRA Approves $50,000 Restaurant Grant

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

CRA Approves $50,000 Restaurant Grant

The CRA unanimously approved a $50,000 commercial improvement grant for Trattoria Napoli, a proposed Italian restaurant in the CRA District. The applicant plans to invest approximately $122,000 in building, exterior, and parking-lot renovations.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

CRA Approves Two Property Improvement Grants

The CRA unanimously approved two grants: 50% of eligible siding costs for a detached garage at 5114 16th Street, where siding materials totaled $4,234.10, and 50% of eligible sign costs for Happy Frame at 38452 6th Avenue, where the sign was estimated at $542.89.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

CRA Approves Two 6th Avenue Purchases

The CRA unanimously approved purchasing properties at 38641 and 38645 6th Avenue and authorized the City Manager to complete the sales documents. Staff said the acquisition could remove longstanding code enforcement concerns and support future infill housing or mixed-use redevelopment.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

CRA reviews redevelopment plan through 2045

The CRA reviewed a draft master plan extending through 2045, with public input prioritizing sidewalks, lighting, flooding mitigation, housing options, alley improvements, parks, and downtown business growth. Board members were asked to provide feedback before the plan is finalized; no final adoption vote was recorded.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Home Theatre Arts Center Concept Presented

The meeting reviewed conceptual plans for redeveloping the Home Theatre property as a multicultural arts center. Approximately $2.5 million has been secured for initial demolition, stabilization, and design work, while the total project cost is estimated at about $15 million. The City of Zephyrhills stated it is not leading the project and has not been asked to provide funding.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Clock Plaza Design Moves Forward

The CRA unanimously approved moving Clock Plaza into schematic design and full construction documents, with construction anticipated after Founders Day and completion targeted before fall events. The approved concept includes a larger stage, a curving water curtain, an audio-visual consultant, removal of four diagonal parking spaces, and replacement planning for eight live oak trees.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

CRA approves $10,000 homebuyer grant

The CRA unanimously approved a $10,000 Residential Ownership Incentive Grant for Diane Bell McDaniel at 5449 10th Street—the first application approved under the increased grant amount. Staff also reported that Zephyr Park landscaping and irrigation work is expected to begin by the end of January, with Clock Plaza work starting after Founders Day.

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Briefing

Dec 8, 2025

CRA Approves Business and Homebuyer Grants

The CRA unanimously approved a commercial improvement grant reimbursing Village Inn 50% of eligible parking-lot costs, totaling just over $9,000, and a $10,000 residential ownership grant for a pending home purchase at 38017 5th Avenue.

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Briefing

Nov 10, 2025

CRA Increases Redevelopment Grant Awards

The CRA unanimously approved higher matching grant limits, including increases to $10,000 for homeowner incentives, commercial facade work, and residential facade work, and $50,000 for commercial improvements. The current grant funding pool is $200,000.

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Briefing

Oct 27, 2025

Streetscape improvements approved for 8th Street

The CRA voted 5-0 to proceed with 8th Street and Oakside Cemetery streetscape improvements, including widened sidewalks, new lighting, landscaping and construction phasing. Construction is expected to begin next month.

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Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

CRA approves 2025-26 proposed budget

The CRA approved Resolution No. 861-25, adopting its proposed 2025-2026 fiscal-year budget on a 5-0 vote at first reading. Staff also reported that bids and planning were advancing for 8th Street, Oakside Cemetery, park signage, playgrounds, Veterans Park and Clock Plaza.

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Briefing

Sep 8, 2025

CRA Approves $39,007 Jeffries House Reroof

The CRA approved the Jeffries House reroofing project for an estimated $39,007, including about $2,600 for unforeseen structural repairs, by a 5-0 vote. Playground equipment for five parks was also ordered with installation included.

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Briefing

Aug 25, 2025

Jeffries House roof decision delayed

The CRA voted 4-0 to continue the Jeffries House reroofing item to September 8, pending review by the Building Official and Historic Preservation Board. Staff must obtain additional pricing and provide the roof’s square footage before the board considers approval.

2 min readMunicipal coverage