- FL
- Brevard County
- 5/22/24
- 05/22/2024
- 25 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Brevard County Tourism Development Council (TDC) convened recently to deliberate on a range of topics significant to the region’s tourism, with the most noteworthy discussions centering on the allocation of capital funds for potential high-impact projects and the implementation of strategies to bolster off-season travel. The meeting covered updates from various committees, including marketing, cultural, and sports, as well as debates on beach and causeway cleaning projects, and the announcement of upcoming meeting dates.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 4/24/24
- 04/24/2024
- 61 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent session, Brevard County Tourism Development Council has approved a $5 million allocation of tourist development tax funding to support the city of Cocoa’s ambitious train station project. The decision came after a discussion on the transformative potential of the multimodal station, which is expected to bolster the local economy through increased tourism and job creation. The project, strategically positioned along the Orlando-Miami route, is poised to enhance accessibility to major attractions and drive economic growth in the region.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 3/27/24
- 03/27/2024
- 42 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Brevard County Tourism Development Council (TDC) has approved significant funding measures aimed at bolstering local cultural events and sports while also addressing environmental concerns related to the Indian River Lagoon. Key decisions at the recent meeting included the allocation of $500,000 for the lagoon’s grant program, the approval of up to $65,000 for the 2024-2025 cultural event grant program, and the endorsement of changes to the 2024-2025 Sports Grant guidelines, including a new tier for year-round funding.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 2/28/24
- 02/28/2024
- 73 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Brevard County Tourism Development Council (TDC) recently deliberated over a substantial upgrade to the Veterans Memorial Park, involving the construction of an amphitheater and additional facilities, ultimately deciding to provide an additional grant of $1,228,807 to the project. The decision comes in light of the project’s increased scope and costs, now totaling $7.9 million. The council recognized the project’s capacity to honor veterans, stimulate the local economy, and attract tourists. The meeting also touched on other matters, including beach restoration efforts and the potential risks of a proposed tax bill that could impact funding for these projects.