4-14-2026 TDC Agenda Packet

Tourist Development Council · 2026-04-14 · agenda_packet

[8731 Citizens Drive, New Port Richey, Florida 34654; case DMO26-0089, DMO26-0090, DMO26-0091, DMO26-0093, DMO26-0094, DMO26-0095] The Pasco County Tourist Development Council (TDC) met on April 14, 2026. The agenda included approval of meeting minutes, sports event funding agreements, and various presentations. Key decisions involved approving funding for sports events. [Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus; case DMO26-0090] Approval of funding for the Unrivaled Flag Academy by Drew Brees, a youth flag football event. [Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus; case DMO26-0091] Approval of funding for the 2026 SAT Florida Girls Lacrosse tournament. [Pasco County; case DMO26-0093] Approval of funding for 'The Joy Ride' cycling event, a two-day, 165-mile route from Orlando to St. Petersburg with an overnight stay in Pasco County. [AdventHealth Center Ice; case DMO26-0094] Approval of funding for the Sunshine State Games Figure Skating Championships. [case DMO26-0095] Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 1 Economic Impact and Visitor Tracking Report (October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025). The report noted that visitation metrics for the period were influenced by hurricane recovery in the prior year, leading to decreased overall visitation and spending compared to 2024, but showed increases compared to 2023 in areas like occupancy, average daily rate, room nights, and direct spending. The report also detailed visitor profiles, transportation methods, advertising influence, visitor origins, app usage, and satisfaction levels. [case DMO26-0096, DMO26-0097, DMO26-0098, DMO26-0099, DMO26-0100, DMO26-0101, DMO26-0102] This document is a collection of agenda memorandums and reports for the Tourist Development Council (TDC) meeting on April 14, 2026. It covers marketing and creative updates, communications, social media, PR activities, sports tourism, industry relations, sales, film updates, DMO director's updates on STR and TDT revenue, DMAP accreditation status, and a legislative update on the 2026 session. There are no specific project proposals or development opportunities detailed in this document that would directly inform contractors on where and what work to pursue. The information focuses on marketing strategies, event promotion, and legislative/financial reporting for tourism in Florida's Sports Coast. This document details legislative actions and proposals. It includes a bill mandating water safety features for residential rentals near bodies of water or with pools, with penalties for noncompliance. Another bill prohibits local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, voiding existing ordinances and programs. A third bill creates special provisions for 'Large Destination Resorts,' streamlining administrative approval for minor special exceptions or variances for maintenance, modification, or refurbishment of existing structures on at least 5 contiguous acres with at least 500 guest rooms and a 70% occupancy rate. Finally, it notes the Lee County Tourist Development Council will increase its membership, and that VISIT FLORIDA is allocated $80 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.