October 26, 2026: It’s time for this week’s MyFRA Member Forum! New answers are in, and FRA members are looking for recommendations, sample documents, and experiences from fellow redevelopment professionals.
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Yesterday, incoming 2026–2027 FRA Board President Beneshea Frazier introduced keynote speaker Shellie Phelps Whitfield, welcoming her to share her insights with conference attendees.
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The final day of the 2026 FRA Annual Conference continued with “Hot Legal Topics in Redevelopment”!
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This session was led by Renée Jadusingh, Executive Director of the Delray Beach CRA, and Cliff Shepard, FRA General Counsel, and moderated by Cedric McCray, CRA Director for the City of Tampa.
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Attendees explored important legal updates, including changes to Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes, and legislation impacting CRAs and redevelopment efforts across Florida.
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A special moment at the 2026 FRA Annual Conference yesterday!
2025–2026 FRA Board President Michele Hylton-Terry took the stage to introduce Teresa Watkins Brown, CRA Board Member of the Fort Myers CRA, to conference attendees.
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Attendees enjoyed a light breakfast while connecting with fellow redevelopment professionals, sharing success stories, and discussing topics such as affordable housing and ongoing CRA maintenance.
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This interactive session provided a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from peers as we wrap up this year's conference!
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Check out the video made for Gail Hamilton's FRA Lifetime Achievement Award!
Congratulations, Gail, and thank you for all you do.
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We were excited to welcome keynote speaker Shellie Phelps Whitfield to the 2026 FRA Annual Conference!
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The keynote address included welcoming remarks from 2025–2026 FRA Board President Michele Hylton-Terry, CRA Board Member, Fort Myers CRA, Teresa Watkins Brown, and 2026–2027 FRA Board President Beneshea Frazier.
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Good food and great company at the 2026 FRA Annual Conference!
Today's luncheon provided a delicious break between sessions and an opportunity for attendees to recharge before another afternoon of learning and collaboration.
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The 2026 FRA Annual Conference continued with educational sessions highlighting economic development, small-town revitalization, and workforce housing!
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Attendees explored lessons from Palm Beach County's 20-year Workforce Housing Program, redevelopment strategies in Apopka and Bartow, and Davie's CRA rebranding efforts.
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These sessions offered practical insights into strengthening local economies, preserving community character, and expanding housing opportunities across Florida.
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