Tourist Development Council Meeting 10-21-26

The Pinellas County Tourist Development Council meeting on October 21, 2026, covered tourism marketing, destination data, and budget updates. The council unanimously approved its meeting minutes. No contract awards, vendor selections, or procurement votes were identified. Staff reported that the Board of County Commissioners approved an additional $367,000 for elite events for this fiscal year, and that Tourist Development Tax funds will support two Public Works coastal-management positions and their related work overseeing beach nourishment, inlet-management studies, and Army Corps permitting requirements. Applications for capital projects are open through January 15, with municipal and cultural partners invited to submit projects; no funding total was stated.