At the April BOCC meeting the topic came up regarding creative ways to use TDC funds going forward. 40% of all TDC funds collected must go towards promoting tourism in the Florida Keys, and the 3rd and 4th pennies are reserved for DAC projects, and brick & mortar spaces, such as parks, museums and public facilities.

This week I attended the Tourist Development Council’s monthly meeting in Key West. The TDC’s board members unanimously voted to permanently dismiss their Marketing Director, Stacey Mitchell.

The most recent ROGO workshop and BOCC meeting this past Wednesday left me feeling anxious for the future sustainability of the Florida Keys. It is essential that we are informed of the important decisions being made, so I wanted to recap the meeting for you.

While the Tourist Development Council gives to the arts, sponsors distinctive island events and help us to preserve what makes us different, imagine if the TDC kept more of their budget in the Keys, helping businesses locally?

The County Clerk’s Office released the third and most recent audit of the Tourist Development Council that only shows additional problems to the overall operation.