CFTOD Articles and News Stories
FL Judge Rejects Disney’s Bid to Dismiss State Lawsuit Filed by Oversight District
On Friday, a Florida judge denied Disney’s request to dismiss the state lawsuit filed in May 2023 by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hand-picked the five board members to oversee Walt Disney World’s functions previously managed by the [now dissolved] Reedy Creek Improvement District. Remembering that this state-level case … FL Judge Rejects Disney’s Bid to Dismiss State Lawsuit Filed by Oversight District
Disney Lays Out Opposition Against DeSantis’ Motion to Dismiss Federal Court Case
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts filed its official opposition to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ motion to dismiss its federal lawsuit against him and Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board members. Disney council was clear in its rebuttal, “This case presents the fundamental question whether the Governor and the State can … Disney Lays Out Opposition Against DeSantis’ Motion to Dismiss Federal Court Case
Central FL Tourism Oversight District Proposes Tax Cuts for Disney & Surrounding Areas
On Wednesday, District Administrator Glenton Gilzean presented the FY2024 budget to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, proposing significant property tax cuts. Specifically, the cut would reduce the current millage rate by nearly 7 percent without impacting core programs that serve the community. According to Gilzean, the rate cut is possible “because of the … Central FL Tourism Oversight District Proposes Tax Cuts for Disney & Surrounding Areas
DeSantis Appoints New Member to His Oversight District
Earlier this week, we shared the news that Michael Sasso resigned as 1 of 5 Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors. The news was announced Thursday afternoon that Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Charbel Barakat to step into his Sasso’s place, which is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate. Governor Ron DeSantis also … DeSantis Appoints New Member to His Oversight District
DeSantis’ Oversight District Now Suing Disney
UPDATE 5:00 pm: The CFTOD has officially filed its complaint against The Walt Disney Company. Follow this updated link to read the entire 188-page complaint. In Monday’s special meeting of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Martin Garcia, the board’s head, announced that the District is filing a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company in … DeSantis’ Oversight District Now Suing Disney
Central FL Tourism Oversight District Calls Meeting for Monday to Discuss Disney Lawsuit
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has posted an announcement of a special meeting to be held on Monday, May 1st, at 9:30 am Eastern. On the agenda is one item under New Business: Board discussion and direction to litigation counsel and authorization to defend District officials sued in official capacities. In case you missed … Central FL Tourism Oversight District Calls Meeting for Monday to Discuss Disney Lawsuit
New Oversight District Votes to Void Disney Development Agreements & More
UPDATE 7 pm: The Florida Senate passed SB 1604, the land use bill that the CFTOD seeks to nullify. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board meeting was held on Wednesday, April 26th. Several restaurant owners, including George Miliotes, owner of Wine Bar George and The Basket in Disney Springs, expressed concerns during the public … New Oversight District Votes to Void Disney Development Agreements & More
Central FL Tourism Oversight District Releases Detailed Agenda for Next Meeting
As we learned last week, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has a meeting set for Wednesday, April 26th, to discuss reasons it believes that Disney’s Developer Agreements should be voided, as discussed during its last meeting on April 19th. The comments that were made last week include referring to the Agreements as Disney’s … Central FL Tourism Oversight District Releases Detailed Agenda for Next Meeting
Details From Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Meeting
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) held its third board meeting Wednesday morning. Let’s review some of the main points that were brought up. Board Chair Martin Garcia referred to the new Developer Agreements put into place in Disney’s “11th-hour deal” are “illegal.” He said that what Disney tried to do by putting them … Details From Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Meeting
FL Governor Ron DeSantis Files Amendment to Nullify Disney’s Reedy Creek Agreement
Tuesday afternoon, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took his first actions in his attempt to officially nullify the Developer Agreement between The Walt Disney Company and the Reedy Creek Improvement District, now named the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The new amendment focuses on specific circumstances that took place during the Reedy Creek Improvement District takeover … FL Governor Ron DeSantis Files Amendment to Nullify Disney’s Reedy Creek Agreement
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