The Cedar Key Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking interested parties to establish and operate a grocery store within the CRA district. The selected applicant will be responsible for securing the property through ownership or a qualifying lease with written owner consent; completing eligible building improvements, which may include building rehabilitation, electrical and plumbing systems, facade, signage, accessibility, and storm-resiliency improvements; obtaining all required permits, inspections, licenses, and insurance; and operating primarily as a grocery store offering fresh produce, dairy, proteins, pantry staples, and household necessities year-round for a minimum of five years after opening. Applicants may request reimbursement of up to 50% of approved eligible improvement costs, not to exceed $150,000, paid in milestones after work is completed and verified. Applicants must submit a business plan, itemized improvement budget, funding evidence, project and opening schedule, and a storm preparedness and recovery plan. Awards are subject to CRA Board approval and an executed grant agreement.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Cedar Key
City Of Cedar Key Commission Meeting Agenda And Minutes
Date: May 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The document covers various administrative and operational agenda items for the commission, including the approval of signature authority for banking, revisions to the Hurricane Re-Entry Plan, and the selection of a vendor for the Gulf Boulevard Nature-Based Solutions Feasibility Study. Additionally, it details past meeting minutes where members were sworn in, a mayor and vice-mayor were appointed, and various department head appointments and grant applications were discussed. Specific attention was given to discussions on public works, police department operations, and local annexations.
Cedar Key Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meetings covered various administrative and project-based topics, including the reconciliation of the CRA budget, status of Florida Main Street application appendices, and an update on resiliency and recovery grants. Action was taken on an appeal regarding a grant award amount for the Island Hotel. Projects discussed included the redevelopment of a pocket park, including the approval of a project report and review of design guidelines, as well as the retention of anchor consulting services. Additionally, the board discussed public housing updates, resiliency planning, grocery store market analysis, and the planning schedule for the FY 2027/2028 budget.
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The meeting included discussions on a City Commissioner vacancy for Seat 1 and updates from various local entities such as the Water and Sewer District, Chamber of Commerce, and Nature Coast Biological Station. Action items addressed included the Resilient Florida Administration and Coordination Proposal, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Levy County Supervisor of Elections, an audit update, the transfer of a dock lease, commercial use of a recreational vehicle, and the second and final reading of Ordinance 565. Additionally, the commission reviewed a proposal for marina paving, discussed July 4th preparations, and established workshop dates for the Police Department and the CRA.
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