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Approval of Sports Incentive Funding for 2027 Events

Original title: Approval of the Tourist Development Tax Sports Incentive Committee’s recommendations for sports incentive funding pursuant to the terms and conditions of funding agreements between Visit Orlando and the following applicants and authorization for Visit Orlando to enter into such agreements as follows: (1) $15,000 to Greater Orlando Sports Commission for marketing and promotion of the 2027 Orlando Baseball Classic in February 2027 and (2) $17,500 to Greater Orlando Sports Commission to be used to offset venue rental expenses for the 2027 USA Artistic Swimming Youth Championships & 12U Invitational to be held in April 2027. (Fiscal and Operational Support Division)

June 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $32,500 in public tourism tax revenue to support the 2027 Orlando Baseball Classic and the 2027 USA Artistic Swimming Youth Championships.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Greater Orlando Sports Commission

The organization receives $32,500 in total funding to support specific sports events.

Visit Orlando

The organization is authorized to enter into and manage funding agreements for these events.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The local government has approved $32,500 in funding from the to support two upcoming sports events in Orlando. The funds will be managed by Visit Orlando and distributed to the Greater Orlando Sports Commission to cover marketing and venue costs.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $32,500 in public tourism tax revenue to support the 2027 Orlando Baseball Classic and the 2027 USA Artistic Swimming Youth Championships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the money for these grants come from?

The funding is provided through the .

Who is responsible for managing these funds?

Visit Orlando is authorized to enter into the agreements and manage the distribution of funds to the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.

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Centralized Funding Management

Visit Orlando acts as the primary intermediary for distributing Tourist Development Tax funds to the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.

Visit Orlando Greater Orlando Sports Commission

Connected Entities

organizationVisit Orlando“Authorized to enter into funding agreements with applicants.”Map →

organizationGreater Orlando Sports Commission“Recipient of the sports incentive funding.”Map →

organizationTourist Development Tax Sports Incentive Committee“Recommended the funding for the sports events.”Map →

Sources

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