Tourist Development Council (TDC) Board members must derive a portion of their income, or be employed in a business that deals directly with tourists, has an extensive knowledge of or background in the marketing and/or sales of tourism goods or services. Examples of such businesses would include attractions, restaurants, museums, hospitality education and other businesses, which cater to tourists.
Tourist Development Council Members
- Martha Santiago, Committee Chair and County Commissioner
- Stephanie Madden, Municipality
- Desiree Howell, Accommodations
- Brad Dantzler, Municipality
- Shemil Bailey, Accommodations
- John Loute, Accommodations
- Jackie Johnson, Tourism Industry
- Ron Myers, Tourism Industry
TDC Meeting Dates
Meetings are generally held on the 4th Thursday, every other month at 9:00 a.m. at 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd., Auburndale, FL
- December 19, 2019
- February 27, 2020
- April 16, 2020 Cancelled
- May 28, 2020
- June 25, 2020 Cancelled
- August 27, 2020
- October 22, 2020 at Lake Myrtle and via Zoom
- December 17, 2020
