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Tourist Development Council

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The Hardee County Tourist Development Council will meet on May 12, 2026, to review budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year, discuss a referendum update, and address board vacancies.

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The council is set to vote on the proposed 2026-2027 budget, which dictates how tourism-related tax funds are allocated for the upcoming year in Hardee County.

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Agenda textTourist Development Council

AGENDA

Tourist Development Council

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

May 12, 2026, at 8:30 AM

COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 412 WEST ORANGE STREET, ROOM 102, WAUCHULA, FL 33873

BOARD MEMBERS

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District III Commissioner E. Donald Chancey, Jr., Chair

Heartland Events - Erica Scheipsmeier

Town of Zolfo Springs - Mayor Rod Cannon

City of Wauchula - Dr. Sherri Albritton

City of Wauchula - Community Redevelopment Agency - Jessica Newman

Vacant Seat

5th Day Outdoors LLC - Owner Daniel Leakey, Vice Chair

Hardee County Chamber of Commerce - Kaylee Webb

Ad-Hoc Non-Voting Member - Peace River Oaks - Jon Solin

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County Manager Terry Atchley

County Attorney Kristin Ottinger

Assistant County Manager Doug Baber

Marketing & Tourism Manager Lacey Webb

Parks and Recreation Coordinator Courtney Graham

1. INVOCATION, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. CALL TO ORDER

3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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A. Approval of the Minutes of the January 13, 2026, Meeting of the Tourism Development Council and the minutes from the April 21, 2026, Special Meeting of the Tourism Development Council.

-Motion to Approve the Minutes of the January 13, 2026, Meeting of the Tourism Development Council and the minutes from the April 21, 2026, Special Meeting of the Tourism Development Council.

5. BUSINESS AGENDA

A. TDC Overview Kristen Ottinger

B. Referendum Update

Commissioner Chancey

C. GFNY Update

D. FY 2025-2026 YTD Budget

E. FY 2026-2027 Budget Proposal

-Motion to approve the proposed 26-27 Tourism Development Council Budget.

F. Board seat vacancy

G. Social Media and Marketing Update

H. Staff Comments

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