ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Organizations across Orange County learned Wednesday how to get a piece of the millions of tourism development tax pie.
To qualify for the money, organizations must show how the project and events will attract tourists, a clear, realistic objective and a positive record to get the job done.
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On Wednesday, the Orlando Dreamers, the Mennello Museum of American Art and the Orange County Regional History Center presented why they deserve a portion of the funds.
The TDT board let the organizations know that it’s not just a check handover. During the year, they’ll have to present visitation numbers, how goals were accomplished, and pass audits.
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The process ends with TDT board making recommendations to the county commissioners who then allocate the money.
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