Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency awarded a community property improvement matching grant not to exceed $9,029 to Bennie Tyrone Shoemaker and Mattie Shoemaker Young of Veronica Shoemaker Florist Shop. The grant funds are meant to enhance the project’s quality, overall curb appeal of the property and property values along the corridor. The maximum potential grant is split between two tiers. The first tier available is for small-scale projects and covers 75% of the total project cost, not to exceed $50,000. The second tier available is for larger projects and covers 50% of the total project cost, not to exceed $200,000.