Visit Florida, the state's tourism agency, is caught in the middle of a funding dispute among lawmakers. Visit Florida, the state's tourism agency, is caught in the middle of a funding dispute among lawmakers. But the final budget agreement has not yet been reached and it remains possible Visit Florida could still survive before lawmakers adjourn. Dominic Calabro, president of Florida Tax Watch, called the agency an “economic engine,” saying Visit Florida plays a major role in funding education and public works. Although the business has some funds set aside for advertising, their reach is minuscule in comparison to the power of Visit Florida.

Source: thestar April 25, 2019 14:26 UTC