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Tourist Development Council Special Events Grant Award to Promote Florida’s Adventure Coast Events for FY 2026
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Tourist Development Council (TDC) has recommended Marketing Grants for two events on Florida’s Adventure Coast:
• Brooksville Tangerine Festival - Hosted by Brooksville Main Street - $2,000
• Booksville Festival - Hosted by GFWC Historic Brooksville Womans Club - $2,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The current budget available for grant funding is $24,600.
Expense:
Fund: 1261 - Tourist Development, Department: 02811 - Tourist Development, Account: 5304804 - PROM ACT-Sponsorship.
All TDC Special Event Marketing Grants are funded by the 5% Tourist Development Tax. The requested grant funding is available in the approved budget.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act on this matter, pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve the TDC’s special event grant funding recommendations.