On Tuesday, the developer didn’t show proof of financing. The commission agreed to declare him in default on the contract. He now has 30 days to prove he has the money in place.
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Three years after turning prime public land over to a developer, Fort Lauderdale commissioners are now asking him to prove he has the money to build the food hall, cultural center and Arts Park he promised he would.
During a public meeting on Tuesday, developer Jeff John didn’t show proof the financing is in place.