About the CRA

Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was established by the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners by Resolution 92-251 on November 3rd, 1992 by way of Florida Statute 163.356. Since then, a linear park along the shore of Charlotte Harbor on Bayshore Drive has been completed and a new bridge has been built on Melbourne Street with decorative lighting in place. Central sewer and water lines have been installed setting the stage for opportunities for private investment. Specific architectural standards continue to enhance the historic character of the area and encourage pedestrian-friendly development. View More History

Public Purpose Statement: Revitalize the Charlotte Harbor area by promoting the ambiance of an old Florida waterfront community with its tree canopy.

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Recent Development

Sunseeker Resort - Sunseeker Florida, Inc. (Sunseeker) has purchased approximately 22 acres of land along the Peace River within Charlotte Harbor CRA for the development of Sunseeker Resort. The associated lots and interior streets have been vacated to create a contiguous acreage area. Infrastructure improvements along the Main Street area are complete, and the Phase 1 of the project is well under construction. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, construction of the Sunseeker Resort will be delayed and tempoarily paused in the late summer of 2020. For site progress updates, click here. For more information about the planned Sunseeker development, visit the Sunseeker web page.

Riverwalk (Project Section formerly known as Harbor Walk Phase 1A) - Live Oak Point – The Florida Association of County Engineers and Road Superintendents (FACERS) selected Live Oak Point as the recipient of the FACERS 2017 Local Agency/State Agency Collaboration Project of the Year. The project, according to Rebecca Price, FACERS Awards Chair, "is a wonderful example of how local agencies work hard to improve their communities." The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners dedicated the newly named Live Oak Point on June 2, 2016.

Riverwalk (Project Section formerly known as Harbor Walk Phase 2) - Includes the purchase of the property located at the corner of Melbourne and US41. This phase was funded by the 2015-2020 1% Local Sales Tax Option initiative. The property will allow for improved access to Live Oak Point Park, and the remainder of the property is expected to be included in upcoming private development. The property was purchased in September 2016.

Land Development Code - On November 22, 2016 the Board of County Commissioners adopted the proposed changes to the land development code specific to Charlotte Harbor. Click the following link to view. Land Development Code

Parmely Street Enhancement Project - Design plans to include sidewalks, decorative streetlights, and signage are complete. This project will provide a safe connection from US41 to Bayshore Live Oak Park. Conceptual Plan

Administrative Information

• Charlotte County Resolution 92-251: Creation of Charlotte Harbor CRA
• Governing Board Members
• Ethics
• Florida Statutes, Chapter 189: Uniform Special District Accountability Act
• Florida Statutes Chapter 163, Part III: Community Redevelopment
• Charlotte Harbor CRA Boundaries Legal Description
• Local Government Financial Reporting: Florida Department of Financial Services
• Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Plan (adopted Jan 24, 2006)

Budget and Financial Information

• Florida Department of Financial Services - Local Government Financial Reporting
• Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget
• FY2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Charlotte Harbor CRA Report begins on page 187)
• FY2019 Charlotte Harbor CRA Revenue Information

Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is the governing body of the Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and has appointed the Charlotte Harbor CRA Advisory Committee to make recommendations on the use of tax increment revenues and legislative items.

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