The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency convened on March 13, 2025, to discuss ongoing projects and proposals aimed at revitalizing the area. The meeting featured a presentation by Matt Flowers from the Related Group, who provided updates on their development plans.

Flowers began by expressing gratitude to the agency members for their previous tours of the Manor Miramar project and City Place Soral. He noted that these interactions helped clarify the agency's expectations and desires for the current project. He acknowledged that the initial proposal submitted by Related Group was met with mixed reviews, estimating it received a score of 5 out of 10. However, he expressed optimism that the revised proposal, submitted a few weeks prior, would be rated higher, potentially a 7 or 8.

He emphasized the flexibility of Related Group in both the project design and financial arrangements, indicating a willingness to adapt to the city's needs regarding lease structures and revenue sharing. Flowers highlighted the importance of collaboration, stating that the city would be a long-term partner in the project, particularly concerning City Hall and other municipal interests.

The meeting concluded with Flowers inviting further questions about the new plan, although no additional inquiries were raised at that time. The discussions underscored the agency's commitment to fostering partnerships that align with community redevelopment goals.