Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
The Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was established in 1992. In 2003, the Board of County Commissioners approved a reoccurring funding source called tax increment for the area which has and will continue to provide the opportunity for Charlotte Harbor CRA to leverage local tax dollars with grant dollars to implement projects.
The Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency is governed by land use standards found in both the Charlotte County Comprehensive Plan, Objective 2.3 of the Future Land Use Element and Section 3-9-50 of the Charlotte County Land Development Code, which includes mandatory architectural standards. These specific standards have enhanced the historic character of the area and encourage pedestrian-friendly development.
The Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of the Charlotte Harbor CRA and has appointed the Charlotte Harbor CRA Advisory Committee to review projects and make recommendations on the use of tax increment revenues. The Advisory Committee meets monthly. Property owners in the area are invited to become more involved in the strategies to continue to improve the area. For more information, please telephone Debrah Forester, Redevelopment Manager at 941-764-4943.
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Bayshore Live Oak Park provides beautiful vistas of Charlotte Harbor and programming activities at the park is one of the key elements to encourage neighborhood revitalization. The area is a perfect location for artists to be inspired and the historic neighborhood provides artists the opportunity to live and work at affordable prices.
The 4th Annual Hands Across the Harbor event was a huge success with over 300 participants enjoying a beautiful morning on the Harbor. The event was held at the Bayshore Live Oak Park in the Charlotte Harbor CRA. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center. Due to the generous contribution of sponsors as well as everyone that participated over $6,000 was raised for the non-profit. Both the Charlotte Harbor CRA and Punta Gorda CRA have worked together over the past four years to grow the event. The CRAs would like to thank all the sponsors, volunteers, and participants that made this year’s event the best one to date. Please save the date: 5th Annual Hands Across the Harbor January 26, 2013. Sponsors: Title Sponsor: Waste Management; Harbor Champions: Fawcett Memorial Hospital; Kimley Horn and Associates; Marketing Arm International; Mosaic Fertilizer LLC; Tampa Rays; Community Sponsors: Farr Law Firm; The Ecology Group; Michael’s Hibiscus Band; Charlotte County Stone Crabs; Acme Bicycle Shop; Harborwalk Scoops and Bites; Festa Italia; Sweetbay Supermarkets; The Parrot; Englewood Review; Charlotte County’s Sheriff’s Office; The Other West Coast Motion Media Production LLC; Friends: Peace River Audubon Society; McCrory Law Firm; Coastal Wildlife Club Inc.; and Everything Punta Gorda. View Event Photos.
Bayshore Park Bench Project winners selected and benches installed
Take a stroll through Bayshore Live Oak Park and view the 10 decorated benches that were installed in November 2011. Artists were invited to participate in creating an additional element to the historic park. The hand-painted benches reflect historic elements that relate to Charlotte Harbor. Benches were judge by a panel of three community leaders. The winner of the competition was Margaret Dill and the People’s Choice selection was presented to Maria Bone.
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Winner
by Margaret Dill
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People's Choice
by Maria Bone
