City Manager's Update Aug. 20, 2025

IN THE WORKS

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

MAIN STREET ARCH: Crews have been hard at work enhancing the decorative fountain area and stairway on the north side, and progress is moving right on schedule. The installation of the new front sign has now been completed, giving the project a major milestone and a refreshed look. Next, crews will apply an epoxy coating to the handrails on the top walkway and complete stucco and painting on the lower level. Completion is targeted at the end of this month, keeping the project on track.

SUNNYLAND PRESS BOX TOWER: The Sunnyland Press Box Tower is on track for

completion next month. Crews have finished block and structural work. Focus has now shifted to the building’s interior. Over the next few weeks, both interior and exterior finishes and details will be put into place to bring the project across the finish line. Once complete, the new press box tower will enhance the Sunnyland Softball Field and be ready for use this fall.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

BOARDWALK BEACH ACCESS STAIRS: Progress continues on the boardwalk stairs and ADA beach access ramps, with several milestones already achieved. The contractor has completed the pile installation for 3 of the 4 ADA access ramps and 11 of the 14 beach access stairs, moving the project closer to completion. Crews are in a holding phase as they wait on a few important items and conditions. Work on one staircase is paused until turtle hatchings are complete in the project area. Permits are being issued to move forward with the ramp and seawall replacement at Breakers Oceanfront Park. In addition, aluminum stringers and grate decking are scheduled to arrive next month.

CHERRY CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTER GENERATOR: The Cherry Cultural & Educational Center is now equipped with a brand-new 275 KW generator. The $266,891 project included installing a concrete foundation pad, two new automatic transfer switches and routing new underground conduits and wiring to connect the generator to the facility. In addition, TECO Gas installed a 250-foot underground natural gas line to fuel the generator, giving the center an uninterrupted power source. This is the only generator installed at the Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, marking a major improvement for the facility. The installation is complete, with testing scheduled for mid-September.

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