Business Plan Class - Starts July 15th

The Business Plan class is a follow-up to the Business Basics class. It helps business owners create a plan for every aspect of business operations in a 3 week course. Call Bob at (941) 309-9043 to sign up.

Business Basics Class - July 8th

Dreaming of starting a small business? This class will tell you about everything you need to know about small business ownership. Call now to reserve your seat in the class, and as for Bob at (941) 309-9043.

Hurricane Preparedness Seminar - July 17, 2010

Come join the residents of the CCRA on July 17th from 10AM to 12PM as they prep for hurricane season!

This event will be held at the brand new, 13th Avenue Dream Center at the corner of 9th Avenue East and 24th Street East in Bradenton.

For more information, call JoAnn at (941) 744-2362.

MoneySmart Classes Start June 22nd!

Get MoneySmart this summer through these FDIC classes on consumer rights, credit, savings, checking, and so much more! Held at the CCRA offices, these classes are jammed packed with information that will help you leave this summer on a sound financial footing.

These are also great for your high school or middle school student to start them out right.

Call (941) 744-2362 to register.

Exciting Money Management Classes in June!

We are excited to offer these financial education classes, which offer money management, planning, and saving information, to help give you the tools to own your money, instead of letting it own you!

These classes have been filling up quickly, so please give us a call at (941) 309-9043 to reserve your seat!

Washington Park Neighborhood Association High Tea

The Washington Park Neighborhood Association had a high tea the Saturday before Mother's Day to honor the mothers in the community. The Bradenton Police Community workstation was transformed into a high tearoom with china and fine linens.

June 2010 Community Calendar

Check out these upcoming community events!


To add your events to the calendar, contact the CCRA at (941) 744-2362 and ask for JoAnn!

13th Avenue Community Center Playground

The new 13th Avenue Community Center has recently finished construction, and will soon be open for business! Please have a look at these pictures of the new playground outside the center, which will soon be accompanied by a brand new basketball court, which is in the final stages of completion.

Norma Lloyd Park Arbor Day Celebration - April 30, 2010

The Florida Division of Forestry, Manatee County, the City of Bradenton, the Central Community Redevelopment Agency, and Keep Manatee Beautiful, celebrated National Arbor Day at Norma Lloyd Park on April 30th by planting trees to continue the collaborative landscaping and beautification efforts at the park.

This is the City of Bradenton's 17th year as a certified Tree City USA.

May 2010 Community Calendar

Check out these community events in our May 2010 Community Calendar! Contact JoAnn at (941) 744-2362 to have your event added to the calendar.

CCRA Has Joint Meeting With City Council and Downtown Development Authority

The Central Community Redevelopment Agency board and staff had a joint meeting with the City of Bradenton City Council and the Downtown Development Authority board and staff on April 26, 2010.

Both agencies presented on their projects to City Council, and redevelopment expert James Carras presented on the role of public private partnerships in redevelopment. The video of his presentation is below.

Bradenton DDA, CRAs, and City Council Hold Their First Joint Workshop from The Bradenton Times on Vimeo.

(Video from The Bradenton Times--Video Credit to Robin Miller).

April Small Business Classes

The CCRA is offering these classes for small businesses--we invite you to come check them out! The classes are free, but please call Bob at (941) 309-9043 for more information, or to register.

April 2010 Community Calendar

Thank you for coming by the Central Community Redevelopment Agency blog--please see our April community calendar above. If you would like to have your event added to the calendar, please contact JoAnn at (941) 744-2362.

Job Seeker Classes

Please check out these great classes for job seekers! Classes are free to residents of the Central CRA redevelopment area (see the map to see if you qualify!).

Business Basics: January 7th and January 21st

This business basics course is a perfect starting point for individuals just beginning the business startup process, or for individuals wanting to refresh their basics. Call (941) 744-2362 and ask for Bob or Rebekah to register!

January 2009 Community Calendar

To have your event added, please call JoAnn at (941) 744-2362.

Individual Development Account Program

The CCRA is starting a matched savings program to provide residents of the Central CRA redevelopment district opportunities to develop their small businesses or obtain additional education. Interested individuals should enroll by February 1st.

Please contact Rebekah at (941) 744-2362 for more information.

December 2009 Community Calendar

Please contact JoAnn at the CCRA at (941) 744-2362 to have your event added

Holiday Snowflake Lights in CCRA District

The Central CRA purchased holiday snowflake lights for the Martin Luther King Avenue East and 13th Avenue East corridors in Bradenton. This is the first year that these streets have had holiday lighting. We invite you to take a drive or stroll down these streets to experience the stunning effect in person.

Foreclosure Clinic - Bradenton - December 1

Please call Legal Aid of Manasota at (941) 727-1628 to schedule an appointment.