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DeSantis’ CFTOD Plans to Spend $5 Million in Legal Battle With Disney

During Wednesday’s board meeting, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) administrator Glen Gilzean noted that the District has spent nearly $2 million in legal fees so far in its ongoing battle with Disney Parks and Resorts. The lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the CFTOD was filed by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts back DeSantis’ CFTOD Plans to Spend $5 Million in Legal Battle With Disney

RCID Employees Express Sadness at the Loss of Disney Annual Pass Benefits

During the public comments section of Wednesday’s meeting of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, several firefighters of the Reedy Creek Fire Department spoke to Monday’s announcement of the removal of the Disney pass benefits that they’ve been accustomed to enjoying for more than fifty years. District Chair Martin Garcia said that a number of RCID Employees Express Sadness at the Loss of Disney Annual Pass Benefits

CFTOD Administrator Glen Gilzean Resigns From Ethics Commission

According to WESH news, Glen Gilzean, an administrator of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), has resigned from the Florida Ethics Commission to keep his $400k/year employment with the CTFOD. Last week, we reported the apparent conflict of interest as Florida law does not permit public employees to serve on a government watchdog panel. CFTOD Administrator Glen Gilzean Resigns From Ethics Commission

DeSantis’ Oversight District Files Complaint Regarding Bill Received From Disney

According to a press release issued Monday by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), a referral has been submitted to the Florida Inspector General objecting to an over half-a-million dollar invoice they received from Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. The bill breaks down each dollar spent for employee perks and benefits that the former DeSantis’ Oversight District Files Complaint Regarding Bill Received From Disney

Disney Files Response & Countersuit In State Lawsuit with DeSantis’ Board

As required, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has filed a response to the state-level lawsuit brought against them by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). In the 55-page answer, Disney responds to each claim made by the CFTOD, point by point, paragraph by paragraph. Disney goes on to outline twelve affirmative Disney Files Response & Countersuit In State Lawsuit with DeSantis’ Board

Ethics Lawyer Says One of DeSantis’ Oversight Board Members Must Resign

According to ethics commission lawyer Steven Zuilkowski, Glen Gilzean, administrator of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, cannot continue to serve as the state’s ethics commission chairman in addition to being a board member of the district, according to a legal opinion released Thursday. According to an analysis written by Zuilkowski, Florida state law Ethics Lawyer Says One of DeSantis’ Oversight Board Members Must Resign

New September Mixology Series, The Edison Teams up With Pet Alliance Greater Orlando!

Next month, the September edition of the Mixology Series at The Edison in Disney Springs has a new charitable twist! The popular dining location has partnered with the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando in combined support for the care of local animals. Apart from the beautifully curated signature menu, guests can also take part in New September Mixology Series, The Edison Teams up With Pet Alliance Greater Orlando!