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CRA approves four CPIP grants to support downtown and Frenchtown small-business and property improvements

5775780 · August 22, 2025
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Summary

The CRA approved four Commercial Property Improvement Program (CPIP) grants — a $200,000 build‑out at 440 N. Monroe for Sushi Sake, and three smaller grants for a florist, a rehabbed property on Old Bainbridge Road and tenant improvements at 1450 Lake Bradford — to support local businesses and fill vacant space.

The CRA approved four CPIP grant awards to help fill commercial space and support local businesses across the downtown and Greater Frenchtown Southside districts:

- 440 North Monroe (The Industry) — Sushi Sake: $200,000 for interior tenant fit‑out and some exterior improvements. The tenant is a South Florida restaurant group expanding into Tallahassee. DRC and staff found the application consistent with CPIP guidelines, and the board approved the maximum grant.

- 1100 North Monroe — local…

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