Glenwood Town Center grocery store project terminated
Summary
The neighborhood's long-hoped-for grocery store and mixed-use project hit a stormwater snag — new FDOT/FDEP rules and the Highway 98 widening could add $890K-$1.8M in costs. The board gave the developer five more months to find a cheaper solution, with several members warning the clock won't stretch again.
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Stormwater fixes could cost the developer $890,000 to $1.8 million; the extension itself costs the CRA nothing.
Glenwood residents get a shot at the grocery store and housing the area has sought for two decades — if the deal survives the stormwater math.
Critics worry only 20% of the housing will be affordable while 80% of area households earn under $75,000, and some residents fear the project changes the community's character.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Community Redevelopment Board - Aug 4, 2026
The community's 20-year hope for a grocery store on MLK Blvd ended when Sankofa Group terminated its development agreement over FDOT stormwater drainage constraints. The board accepted the termination but noted two new groups are already interested in the parcels for housing and retail.
Community Redevelopment Board - Apr 7, 2026
The neighborhood's long-hoped-for grocery store and mixed-use project hit a stormwater snag — new FDOT/FDEP rules and the Highway 98 widening could add $890K-$1.8M in costs. The board gave the developer five more months to find a cheaper solution, with several members warning the clock won't stretch again.
Public Workshop - Mar 18, 2026
Developer Pedro Gassant (Sancofa Group) wants five more months on his due diligence for the Glenwood Town Center site, citing stormwater problems along MLK. Commissioner Hughes pushed back hard, saying the developer has shown no progress in 18 months and should appear before the board to answer questions.
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