Description: This dataset contains Enterprise Zone Information for the State of Florida. An Enterprise Zone is a specific geographic area targeted for economic revitalizing. Enterprise Zones encourage economic growth and investment in distressed areas by offering tax advantages and incentives to businesses locating within the zone boundaries. Currently there are 65 state Enterprise Zones. The Florida Enterprise Zones Program was established in 1994 following legislation that repealed the existing federal government's Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Community Zones and established a new application and designation process. The program operates at both the state and federal levels, providing incentives that accommodate both rural and urban areas. Under the new application process, local governments are required to establish a strategic plan, form a local Enterprise Zone Development Agency, and submit a specific map showing the boundaries of the zone. The application process and zone activities are administered by the Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development (OTTED), which also provides technical assistance and information. Please Note: The Florida Enterprise Zone Program is scheduled to expire on December 31st, 2015.
Description: This dataset contains the locations of Front Porch Communities. Front Porch Communities are neighborhoods, usually diverse and with a history of involvement in community-based efforts, that are eligible for and receive priority consideration for special community revitalization funds and grants from state, federal, and other sources.
Name: Waterfronts Florida Program Designated Communities
Display Field: COUNTY
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This dataset contains areas representing the Waterfronts Florida Program. This program offers help to all coastal local governments in Florida to revitalize their working waterfronts by providing resources for planning. In addition, the Program designates selected communities to receive technical and limited financial assistance through the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program.
Description: This data represents the state of Florida's areas of critical state concern. The Areas of Critical State Concern Program protects resources and public facilities of major statewide significance. Locations include: City of Apalachicola, City of Key West and the Florida Keys, The Green Swamp, and The Big Cypress Swamp.