SANFORD, Fla. – Cities across central Florida that have seen and felt change face the same challenge: How do they revitalize struggling communities?

The answer for Goldsboro, a historic area in the heart of Sanford, could be a new program that aims to reinvest tax dollars from the community back into Goldsboro.

Brady Lessard, director of economic development for Sanford, says it’s long overdue. Our News 6 team met him in the historic community before he was set to present what’s being called a “CRA hybrid” to the city commission Monday.

A traditional “CRA,” or Community Redevelopment Agency, is used to set aside increased property taxes in an area for use only in that area. Essentially, it creates a specific funding tool for redevelopment and has been successful when used in other plac

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