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Scott PowersDecember 15, 2016

In a surprise move, Miami rapper Pitbull released his entire controversial contract with Visit Florida this morning by posting it onto a tweet Thursday, revealing the breadth of duties he’d signed onto as a celebrity tourism ambassador for the state, and Florida’s fee for his service — $1 million per year. The move comes just […]

Scott PowersDecember 13, 2016

Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran sued PDR Productions Inc. Tuesday for a judge’s permission to publicly release documents involved in the Visit Florida deal used to hire Miami rapper Pitbull to promote Florida tourism. At issue is Corcoran’s concern that Visit Florida deals — done increasingly in secret — may require deeper scrutiny in how it’s spending state […]

Associated PressNovember 21, 2016

Despite two hurricanes hitting the state, federal officials warning away pregnant women from Miami due to the Zika virus, and international coverage of the Pulse massacre this summer, Florida is doing better than ever when it comes to tourism. And in the context of an upcoming showdown with House Speaker Richard Corcoran over the necessity of Visit […]

Jim RosicaJune 16, 2016

The head of the state’s tourism agency announced a “dining out” fundraiser next Thursday, June 30, for the OneOrlando Fund. Will Seccombe, president and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA, Thursday posted on the agency’s official blog, “Sunshine Matters.” The fundraiser, co-sponsored by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, “will be a day for Florida restaurants, their employees and guests […]

Gary FineoutJune 4, 2016

State officials have given a good review of Florida’s tourism marketing agency and a second outfit that promotes the aerospace industry. Gov. Rick Scott earlier this year called for the reviews of both Visit Florida and Space Florida. Scott ordered the review of Visit Florida after the Orlando Sentinel reported taxpayers paid thousands of dollars […]

Ryan RayMarch 30, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott has ordered examinations into Visit Florida and Space Florida, two high-profile public-private partnerships with the state government, according to the Orlando Sentinel’s Gray Rohrer. The purpose of the reviews is to determine the level of return on investment Florida taxpayers get in exchange for funding projects through the entities, which don’t have the same broad […]

Peter SchorschMarch 28, 2016

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry, Ryan Ray, and Jim Rosica. Good Monday morning. We hope that your Easter was filled with family, friends, and reflection about the true meaning of the holiday. With Spring Break over, it’s almost time to […]

Phil AmmannMarch 28, 2015

Republican Rand Paul visits the Florida Panhandle on Monday, as the special guest of a dinner reception that evening. Organizers describe the $250-a-plate fundraiser as a “small get together for just a few people” to meet the Kentucky Senator, who is a prospective presidential candidate for 2016. The event begins 6 p.m. at Mama Clemenza’s, […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 22, 2015

With a governor as jobs- and business-focused as Rick Scott, it’s no surprise the state spends a significant amount of time calculating the return on investment (ROI) provided by many state programs. Some may not provide a worthwhile return on investment, but two exceptional programs have managed to triple – even quintuple – the value […]

Peter SchorschJune 3, 2024

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"Visit Florida"

Pitbull releases $1M Visit Florida contract on Twitter; state suit still pending

Florida House sues over Visit Florida-Pitbull deal documents

Gov. Scott: record numbers of tourists vindicate Visit Florida’s mission

VISIT FLORIDA wants you to dine out for Orlando

Review says it’s mostly sunny for state tourism agency, Visit Florida

Rick Scott orders probes into Visit Florida, Space Florida

Sunburn for March 28 – Gov. Scott signs raft of bills; Big reads about HIV, Visit Florida; Fundraisers and appointments galore

Rand Paul to visit Florida Panhandle for event on Monday

Report: Investments in Florida Sports Foundation, VISIT Florida worth the money

Personnel note: Floridian Partners adds Joe Gruters’ longtime aide Hunter Flack