03-18-26 Columbia County - Regular TDC Meeting

The Columbia County Florida Tourism Development Council (TDC) held a regular meeting on March 18, 2026, focusing primarily on tourism-related financial and event updates. Key procurement-related actions included approval of funding requests: $5,000 was approved for the Florida Gator Roller Derby Rodeo, an increase from the previous year, and $15,000 was approved for the Florida Babe Ruth Softball State Tournament, continuing historical funding levels. The council also reviewed bed tax collections, noting a decline compared to the previous year, and received updates on capital projects such as the Regional Sports Park and the RC track construction. Marketing efforts were highlighted, including social media engagement growth and new promotional materials with QR codes to drive tourism traffic. No new contracts or RFPs were discussed, but the funding approvals and capital project updates indicate ongoing investment in local tourism infrastructure and events.