Marina Village Events Center Awarded LEEDS Certification for "Green" Design
Mark Cleary, lead architect on all Phase I projects at the Riviera Beach Marina Village, has announced that the Marina Events Center has been awarded a Silver LEEDS Certification.

LEEDS, an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world.
LEEDS provides a globally accepted framework to create healthy, highly efficient, cost-saving green buildings, and silver certification is a high bar in achieving architectural sustainability. We're quite proud of this achievement and its symbolism of our dedication to Riviera Beach and its future generations.

For more about LEEDS and what makes this accomplishment so remarkable, see the U.S. Green Building Council Website .
Florida Fishing Academy Partnership
At the Riviera Beach CRA, a big part of our mission is to improve the quality of life here and to make the nearby waterfront more accessible to the people who live, work and play here. This mission applies to the youth of Riviera Beach as well, which is why our partnership with the Florida Fishing Academy is so important.

Founded in 2006, the nonprofit, 501(c)(3) Florida Fishing Academy (FFA) empowers at-risk youth with positive life skills, alternatives to destructive or antisocial behavior and a sense of responsibility for shaping the world around them. FFA uses fishing and other water sports as a vehicle for delivering these lessons, weaving effective life, environmental and social skills into youth-oriented, hands-on educational programs through youth camps and field trips.

The CRA-FFA partnership provides free weekly water-related training in boating via the Community Boating Program, fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, and environmental stewardship. The FFA also offers free summer job training for Riviera Beach residents interested in becoming lifeguards, instructors or boating industry professionals.
Visit the Florida Fishing Academy Website to Learn More
Get Involved in Your Community
At the Riviera Beach CRA, we're avid proponents of improving our community using all the resources we can muster. One powerful resource is the spirit of the people who live work and play here.

We often reach out in an effort to harness that power in the form of requests for volunteers. Current programs in which we can use your help include:

  • Community Garden Park Maintenance
  • House-by-House Home Improvement
  • Leadership Positions in the Neighborhood Watch Program

If you BELIEVE IN RIVIERA BEACH, help us improve the District. Visit RBCRA.com for details.
Kayak and Stand-Up Paddle Board Rentals at the Marina Village Outpost
While part of the mission of the CRA is to improve access to our waterfront so residents and visitors can enjoy its natural beauty, this family-friendly venue invites much more than a "look but don't touch" experience. So jump in with both feet. The water is fine!

One of our many partners helping to improve the quality of life in the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment District is Nautical Ventures, a provider of rental kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.
Available 9am-5pm at the Marina Village Rental Outpost, these folks have the latest in gear, safety equipment and technical know-how to get you on your way to a half- or full-day paddle over to Peanut Island. It's fun, great exercise and recommended for strong swimmers, boaters and water sports enthusiasts.
Look for highlights of CRA businesses and partners in future issues.
See-Through Seawall Completed
Thanks to FEMA requirements being clarified, the old solid-block seawall spanning Marina Village has been replaced with less, not more, which is sometimes the secret to true beauty.

The completion of this Phase I project treats visitors to stunning open and airy vistas as the new replacement steel cabling and decorative metal work virtually disappears as onlookers gaze through to the boats and sea beyond.

Whether driving by, visiting the Marina, shopping at the Tiki Market or dining at the Rafiki Tiki, each vantage is more stunning than the last. The water, the boats and Peanut Island never looked so good than from Riviera Beach Marina Village.
Upcoming CRA "Don't Miss" Events
  • FRI, APRIL 26: Spring Vybz on the Promenade, starts at 7pm. Food trucks, games, networking and a showing of the movie "Nobody's Fool" sets the stage for a perfect date night!
  • SAT, APRIL 27: Great American Cleanup, starts at 7:30am. Help freshen up our own Riviera Beach Community Garden. Email assistant@rivierabeachcdc.com to participate or call 561-844-3408.
  • SUN, APRIL 28: The next Sunday Funday at the TikiMarket, starts at 4pm. Fun treats, Calypso beats, island eats & vendors converge every Sunday afternoon to help set the tone for your coming Monday.