TDC Agenda 07/15/2025COLLIER COUNTY
Tourist Development Council
AGENDA
Board of County Commission Chambers
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor
Naples, FL 34112
July 15, 2025
9:00 AM
Commissioner Chris Hall, Chair
Clark Hill, Vice-Chair
Susan Becker
Laura Radler
Nancy Kerns
Michael McComas
Edward (Ski) Olesky
Council Member Bill Kramer
Councilor Darrin Palumbo
All interested parties are invited to attend and to register to speak and to submit their
objections, if any, in writing to the Council prior to the meeting if applicable. For more
information, please contact Jay Tusa at (239) 252-4040. If you are a person with a
disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you
are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the
Collier County Facilities Management Department located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East,
Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380. Public comments will be limited to 3
minutes unless the Chairman grants permission for additional time. Collier County
Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying
activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners
before the Board of County Commissioners and its advisory boards, register with the Clerk
to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records Department.
About the public meeting:
Two or more members of the Board of County Commissioners, Coastal Advisory
Committee, City of Naples City Council, and City of Marco Island City Council may be
present and participate at the meeting. The subject matter of this meeting may be an item
for discussion and action at future meetings of these Boards.
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Agenda and Minutes
Approval of today's Regular, Consent, and Summary agenda as amended (ex-parte
disclosure provided by Commission members for Consent agenda.)
4.A. June 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes (2025-2310)
5. Presentations
There are no public comments for these items. Presentations are scheduled by request of a
Board member or as directed by the County Manager. Presenters are limited to ten (10)
minutes unless extended by the Chair. (Resolution 98-167)
5.A. Paradise Advertising Presentation (2025-2309)
6. Tourism Director Report
6.A. Tourism Director Update & TDT Tax Report (2025-2232)
7. Consent Agenda
All Matters listed under this agenda item are considered to be routine and action will be
taken by one motion without separate discussion of each item. If discussion is desired by a
member of the Council, that item will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately under New Business or Old Business.
8. New Business
8.A. Recommendation to authorize expenditure of Tourist Development Tax funds for 2025
Clam Pass maintenance dredging and sand reclamation at Clam Pass Park in the
amount of $434,758.50 for construction, engineering services and surveying, and
environmental monitoring services and oversight, and make a finding that this item
promotes tourism. (2025-2246)
8.B. Recommendation to approve the FY 26 Proposed Tourist Development Tax (TDT)
funded budgets and make a finding that this action promotes tourism. (2025-2278)
8.C. Recommendation to approve a request for reimbursement from the City of Marco
Island in the amount of $647,873 using tourist development tax funds for costs to
restore the beach sand berm of the Tigertail / Sand Dollar Island spit in Northwestern
Marco Island resulting from impacts of Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricanes Helene
and Milton, authorize the necessary budget amendment, and make a finding that this
expenditure promotes tourism. (2025-2293)
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9. Old Business
9.A. Recommendation to approve an increase in Tourist Development Tax funding for an
urgent beach fill project on Vanderbilt Beach from $200,000 to $214,712.50; and
make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism (Project 90066). (2025-2358)
10. Ten Minute Break
11. Agency Partner Reports
11.A. Agency Partner Reports (2025-2291)
12. Tourism Staff Reports
12.A. Tourism Staff Reports (2025-2267)
13. Council Member Discussion
14. Next Meeting Date
14.A. Next Meeting Date - August 19, 2025 (2025-2233)
15. Adjourn
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MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETING
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
LET IT BE REMEMBERED the Collier County Tourist Development Council, in and for the
County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date 9:00 a.m. in REGULAR
SESSION at 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd floor, Naples, FL 34112 with the following members
present:
Commissioner Chris Hall, Chair
Clark Hill, Vice-Chair
Susan Becker
Laura Radler
Nancy Kerns
Michael McComas
Edward (Ski) Olesky–(excused)
Bill Kramer (arrived 9:07am)
Darrin Palumbo (Zoom)
ALSO PRESENT:
Jay Tusa, Collier County CVB, Tourism Director
Sandra Rios, Collier County CVB, Public Relations Manager
Colleen Greene, Collier County Attorney’s Office
Kristen Murphy, Paradise Advertising, Vice President Account Strategy
Audrey Clifford, Paradise Advertising, Associate Director of Content and Social Media
Amanda Townsend, Collier County, Museums Director
Buzzy Ford, Collier County CVB, Digital and Social Media Coordinator
Andy Miller, Collier County, Coastal Zone Manager
Nick Faricy and Matthew Avila, Hunden Partners (via Zoom)
James Brendel, Downs & St. Germain, Data Analyst (via Zoom)
Brandon Faust, Paradise Advertising, Digital Advertising Analyst (via Zoom)
Erin Murphy, Lou Hammond Group, Account Manager (via Zoom)
Any person who decides to appeal a decision of the Tourist Development Council will need a
record of the proceedings pertaining thereto, and therefore may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based, Neither Collier County nor the Tourist Development Council
shall be responsible for providing this record.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by staff. A quorum was present with 6.
Clark Hill moved to allow Mr. Palumbo to participate in the meeting on Zoom. The motion was
seconded by Nancy Kerns. The motion was approved 6-0. The quorum was updated to 7.
4. AGENDA AND MINUTES
Clark Hill moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Nancy Kerns.
Motion passed 7-0
Nancy Kerns moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Susan Becker.
Motion passed 7-0
5. PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT – from: Richard Blonna regarding Hideaway Beach Restoration
6. TOURISM DIRECTOR REPORT
6a.Tourism Director Update and TDT Tax Report (2025-1403)
Jay Tusa, CVB, Tourism Director
•April 2025 collections totaled \$8.42 million, slightly ahead of projections.
• Year-to-date collections now total \$32.16 million.
• Occupancy increased by 4.2% compared to the previous year, reaching 67%.
• International visitation saw a decline of 7.9%, attributed primarily to reduced travel from
Canada.
•A budget workshop with the Board of County Commissioners was announced for July to
review annual performance and funding strategies.
Mr. Kramer arrived, setting the quorum to 8 participants.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
All consent items were approved unanimously
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A. Recommendation to approve the submittal of the Local Government Funding Request
(LGFR) Beach Project Applications to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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(FDEP) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, and to approve a Resolution supporting the County’s
applications to FDEP and make a finding that these items promote tourism. This action
maintains the County’s eligibility for State Cost Share Funding for future renourishment projects
(2025-2079)
Presented by Andy Miller (in person)
Motion to approve by Clark Hill
Seconded by Commissioner Chris Hall
Motion passed 8-0
8.B add-on item
Recommendation to authorize the expenditure of tourist development tax funds for a not to
exceed amount of $200,00 by issuing a Work Order under contract 21-7885 for an On-Call
Urgent Services beach fill project on Vanderbilt Beach; and make a finding that his item
promotes tourism (Project 90067).
Motion to approve by Commissioner Chris Hall
Seconded by Nancy Kerns
Motion passed 8-0
9. OLD BUSINESS
9.A. Recommendation to accept the Tourism Impact Study for the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon. (2025-
2046)
Presented by Nick Faricy and Matthew Avila with Hunden Partners via Zoom .
Highlights of the study include:
•Projected to generate between $5.6 million and $6.3 million in economic impact over the
next 30 years.
•The park’s appeal as a family-friendly amenity supports overnight stays during shoulder
season and enhances the destination’s value proposition for younger families.
•Improvements to infrastructure and programming are expected to increase regional visitation,
with spillover benefits to hotels, restaurants, and local attractions.
•Council members expressed strong support for the role the facility plays in diversifying the
destination’s tourism offerings.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Chris Hall
Seconded by Clark Hill
Motion passed 7-1 (Laura Radler)
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9.B Recommendation to accept the Tourism Impact Study for the future phases of the Paradise
Coast Sports Complex conducted by Hunden Partners. (2025-2102)
Presented by Nick Faricy and Matthew Avila with Hunden Partners via Zoom .
Key takeaways include:
•Anticipated to significantly boost sports tourism, particularly during off-peak months.
•Projected to generate consistent year-round visitation from regional and national youth sports
tournaments, collegiate events, and training camps.
•Expanded facilities would increase overnight hotel stays and weekday visitation, supporting
local business during slower tourism periods.
•The complex has already demonstrated ROI from previous phases, and further development
is projected to multiply that impact.
•A Council member raised concerns about the long-term management of the complex, noting
that having multiple entities oversee different components could complicate operations and
undermine long-term success. It was suggested that a unified management approach be
considered.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Chris Hall
Seconded by Nancy Kerns
Motion passed 8-0
10. TEN MINUTE BREAK
None
11. AGENCY PARTNER REPORTS
11.A.
Sports Complex Quarterly Report
Presented by Adrian Moses, JP Terrasi & Michael Lieberman (in person)
•Event Volume & Attendance:
The complex hosted over 50 sports events during the past quarter, including youth soccer
tournaments, lacrosse showcases, and regional track and field meets. Total attendance
exceeded 30,000 participants and spectators, with peak activity during weekends and
spring break weeks.
•Tourism Impact & Hotel Nights:
Events held at the complex generated an estimated 5,200 room nights across local hotels
during the quarter. This contributed directly to local economic activity, including restaurant,
retail, and transportation spending. CVB staff noted strong alignment with shoulder-season
marketing goals.
•Facility Enhancements:
Phase II development updates were shared, including progress on additional multi-purpose
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fields and permanent concessions/retail plaza. Improvements are aimed at attracting larger
multi-day tournaments and providing a more self-contained visitor experience.
•Operational Updates:
o Management continues to focus on expanding partnerships with national and regional
sports organizations. Recent contracts have been signed for returning annual events
through 2027, supporting year-over-year growth and calendar stability.
o Staff also reported improvements to site logistics, including enhanced signage,
expanded parking coordination, and streamlined athlete registration services.
•Community Engagement:
The complex has grown its partnership with local schools and non-profits, hosting free youth
clinics, coaching workshops, and family recreation nights. A summer league program was
also launched for local athletes, supporting off-season field use.
•Challenges & Future Planning:
o Council members discussed the operational structure and oversight of the facility.
While the complex is generating positive tourism returns, concerns were raised about
having multiple management entities overseeing different areas (fields, events,
maintenance, etc.).
o There was general agreement that the long-term success of the complex may benefit
from a unified management approach and a comprehensive oversight strategy to
ensure consistency, quality, and efficient resource use.
o The Council expressed appreciation for the continued success of the Paradise Coast
Sports Complex and requested that future quarterly reports continue to include
metrics on economic impact and visitor origin tracking.
Downs & St. Germain -Market Research
Presented by James Brendle, Downs & St. Germain, Data Analyst (Zoom)
•Tourism metrics down 5%, day visitors up 3%. Decrease in day trippers in April. April
visitors that came stayed longer. More room nights per visitor.
•Direct spending visitor is re-shifting where spending is at.
•Not much has changed in fiscal year metrics
•With more rooms in the market, it is hard to keep a high daily room rate. With that said, we
still have one of the highest daily rates in the competitive set and in all of Florida.
•Top visitor origin is still the Mid-west followed by Northeast
•International down in April because of decrease in Canadian visitation but because of the
broad array of visitors we had, we had increase from Europe and south America.
•Potential Areas of concern – group hotel bookings are still the 3rd highest in the competitive
set but group demand fell 3.3%. This could be due to the way the holiday fell.
•Forecast- April like what we saw in March
•April visitors down slightly, room nights up slightly and visitor days up slightly.
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•Laura Radler – do you have data on when Easter was in April the last time, maybe 2022.
Easter was late this year. When did we spend the last Easter holiday?
•James Brendle - April hotel occupancy up and hotel RevPAR up. Naples has the largest
YOY % increase in demand with transient visitors.
•Clark Hill – it is becoming more and more obvious how important marketing and
advertising are. We are high in comp-set, which is incredible and I am proud of that. Thrilled
with the results we are getting with the increase marketing Paradise is doing. We need to
continue to advertise. We will have a tough summer, and it will take everything we can do
not to lose share and increase our visitation.
Paradise Advertising – Marketing Performance
Presented by: Paradise Advertising, Vice President Account Strategy
•There is a 30:1 return on ad spend from supplemental marketing investments. Efforts were
focused on competitive market analysis and high-intent audience targeting. The media plan
integrated travel search trends and performance data to refine placements and messaging.
•Florida remained the top visitor region, followed by New York, Chicago, and Atlanta.
Outreach to northern and midwestern feeder markets is expected to intensify.
•The focus groups, six of them total in three different markets found the image of the woman
alone on the beach and the couple near the tiki hut by themselves off the charts appealing and
all creative was immediately updated.
•Expectations, exceptional, and any word starting with E tested well in these focus groups.
•Eco is another trend doing well.
•In total we spent about $1.4 million across March and April, which was asked for by Laura
Radler at the last meeting.
•We are holding strong March at an $18 return on ad spend and $12 for April.
Nancy Kerns commented that the moon rising is of interest
•We see overall alcohol sales are skewing down across the board.
•People on GLP1 are not ordering as much food in restaurants.
•They are looking for more outdoor recreation while on trips.
•Grandparents taking their grandchildren on trips is popular but doing it their way.
•Destination dupes are also popular.
Digital Advertising & Website Engagement:
Presented by Brandon Faust, Paradise Advertising, Digital Advertising Analyst ( via Zoom)
•Website sessions increased 60% year-over-year.
•Engaged sessions rose 30%, indicating higher-quality traffic.
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•Visitors were spending more time on fewer pages, signaling improved targeting and landing
page efficiency.
•The “Deals” page showed a 172% increase in views, indicating a strong correlation between
promotional content and trip planning behavior.
Commissioner Hall left the meeting, changing the quorum total to 7.
Paradise Advertising – Dark Skies Campaign
Presented by Audrey Clifford, Paradise Advertising, Associate Director of Content and Social
Media
•Focused on positioning Big Cypress National Preserve as a destination for astro-tourism.
•Campaign launched during International Dark Sky Week in April.
•A 7-minute short film was produced, with a trailer distributed online.
•The YouTube video alone reached 80,000 views in under one month, largely through organic
engagement.
•A visually immersive landing page supported the effort, featuring travel tips, educational
articles, and trip planning tools.
•Interactive elements (such as a digital giveaway poster) were used to collect emails and
retarget engaged users.
•Phase 2 of the campaign will launch in fall, aligned with Big Cypress’s in-person Dark Sky
workshops.
Lou Hammond Group – Public Relations
Presented by Erin Murphy, Lou Hammond Group, Account Manager
•Recent placements include Condé Nast Traveler, Kayak, USA Today, Yahoo Life, and other
outlets featured Paradise Coast destinations in April and May.
•Stories focused on baby moon travel, sustainable culinary tourism, and hidden gems for
group travel.
•Coverage included Naples, Everglades City, and new culinary talents like Chef Kayla of
Bicyclette Cookshop.
•Journalists hosted for future stories include contributors to Savour Magazine, Four Seasons
Magazine, and the Boston Globe.
•A multi-page food feature is scheduled for release in Savour Magazine’s October 2025 print
edition.
•The team emphasized that long-lead editorial planning is key, and PR strategy continues to
prioritize high-quality, evergreen features with first-person storytelling.
Collier County Museums
Presented by Amanda Townsend, Collier County, Museums Director
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•The Marco Island Historical Museum drove year-over-year attendance increases.
•Naples Depot Museum renovations have begun, with the facility expected to reopen by early
2026.
•A temporary exhibit celebrating the history of Naples Beach and local tourism is on display
in the chambers.
13. COUNCIL MEMBER DISCUSSION
A member voiced concerns on the record regarding the operational structure of the Paradise
Coast Sports Complex. The member expressed opposition to the current multi-entity model and
advocated for a single dedicated operator to manage the facility efficiently and with long-term
strategic focus.
14. NEXT MEETING
14a. The next meeting of the Tourist Development Council is scheduled for July 15, 2025
15. ADJOURNED
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned 11:20am.
COLLIER COUNTY
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
_________________________________________
Chris Hall, Chairman
These Minutes were approved by the Council on ___________________________________.
as presented___________________ or amended____________________
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Collier County TDC
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Supplemental Budget Request
●Following the September TDC meeting, the CVB was asked to explore additional opportunities to enhance existing
marketing and sales efforts, with the goal of increased occupancy and driving economic impact.
●Based on TDC feedback, analysis of research, current trends, and visitor behavior was conducted to identify areas
where additional investments can yield returns.
●The options that will be presented today focus on strengthening the Collier County presence in key markets,
expanding into new growth areas, while broadening and enhancing overall marketing effectiveness.
●Each recommendation is crafted to provide flexibility based on the level of investment, balancing the need to
increase market visibility and generate strong ROI.
●These supplemental budget options are designed to support the broader strategy while remaining adaptable to
changing market conditions and audience behaviors.
Introduction
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Goals
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●Increase occupancy during need periods (June, July, August, September).
●Maintain strongest months occupancy (January, February, March).
●Increase tax collections.
●Expand and enhance first-party data ownership by growing the email subscriber database,
increasing social media followers, and driving higher website traffic.
●Research brand positioning.
●Develop website integration plan.
●Increase destination partner engagement with the CVB.
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What Industry Analysts Have Said 2023-2025
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July 2023: According to the U.S. Travel Association, domestic leisure travel has stabilized post-COVID,
with growth normalizing to around 2% annually—remaining strong in volume, though inflation-adjusted
spending is projected to grow more slowly through 2024 and beyond.
December 2024: U.S. Travel Association reported domestic leisure spending alone in 2024 hit
$876 billion, fully recovering past 2019 levels (101%), largely driven by resilient consumer and business
demand.
March 2025: The US travel and tourism industry continued its post-pandemic recovery in the first
quarter of 2025, with Florida standing out as one of the country’s top-performing destinations. According
to Visit Florida, the state welcomed approximately 41.193 million visitors between Jan-Mar 2025, a figure
nearly identical to the same period in 2024.
March 2025: Bank of America reports
- Household travel spending in early 2025 remains significantly above pre-pandemic levels (2019), even
though it has eased compared to the peak years of 2023 and 2024.
- For example, spending on lodging per household was about 2.5% lower than in 2024 but still well
above 2019, and airline-related spending started the year roughly 6% below 2024 yet remained above
2019 levels.
- Overall, travel and tourism spending grew sharply post-pandemic, but in 2025 it’s
moderating—signaling a “yellow light” rather than a “red light” for the industry.
- Americans are still spending more on travel and tourism than they did before COVID, but the sky-high
spending seen right after the pandemic is cooling off in 2025. It’s a sign of a return to a more typical
travel pattern rather than a crash.
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Economic Impact
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Economic Impact
●Over $48M in Tourist Development Tax collections in FY24.
●Tourism remains a major job creator, supporting more than 28,000 jobs.
●Revenue from tourism helps improve beach related projects, benefiting both residents and visitors alike.
●Local businesses thrive on tourism spending, which strengthens the local economy and creates stability.
●Sustainable tourism practices protect the environment while maintaining a high-quality visitor experience.
Tourism’s Broader Benefits:
●Tourism enhances residents’ quality of life by supporting cultural, recreational, and environmental projects.
●Tourist visitation saves the average Collier County household $1,525 in taxes annually.
●Sustainable tourism ensures long-term preservation of natural beauty and wildlife habitats.
●Vibrant tourism drives investment in dining, shopping, cultural districts and beachfront facilities.
●The industry’s resilience has strengthened Collier County’s reputation as a top destination.
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Performance Metrics
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FY24 (vs. FY23)
●Tourist Development Tax: +12%$41.7M
●Direct Spending: +14%$2.5B
●Number of Visitors: +5%2.39M
●Room Nights: +9%2.37M
●Occupancy: -3% 61.1%
●Average Daily Rate: +14%$363.81
(Additional Context: Major luxury hotels were not open for
a portion of FY23, but these properties were open in FY24.)
●Leisure & Hospitality Employment: Statistically,
employment stays relatively flat from season to season.
Hospitality related business continues to face staffing
challenges.
Performance Metrics
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Performance Metrics
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Oct 2024 - May 2025 (vs. Oct 2023 - May 2024)
●Tourist Development Tax: +2.15%$36.8M
●Direct Spending: +.14%$2.26B
●Number of Visitors: -.3%1.94M
●Occupancy: -.2%69%
●Average Daily Rate: -.03%$356
YTD Performance
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Key Trends and Insights
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We’re seeing strong momentum heading into Q3 and Q4:
●Americans spent nearly $22.4 billion traveling abroad during February (IITA)
●Americans are projected to embark on 1.96 billion domestic leisure trips in 2025, a 2% increase over 2024
(MarketWatch)
●Domestic leisure travel spending is expected to surpass $1.03 trillion this year, continuing its growth from 2024
(MarketWatch)
●Despite a slight softening, 94% of U.S. travelers plan a trip within the next six months, indicating sustained
momentum (US Travel Association).
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Thank You for
Your Partnership.
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Collier County TDC: Marketing Update
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OCT '24 NOV '24 DEC '24 JAN '25 FEB '25 MAR '25 APR '25 MAY '25 JUN '25 JUL '25 AUG '25 SEP '25
SHOULDER SEASON HIGH SEASON SHOULDER SEASON LOW SEASON
SUSTAINING
FALL
WINTER
SPRING/SUMMER
FL RESIDENTS
SEPTEMBER DINING
CANADA
UK + GERMANY
High Impact Medium Impact Low Impact
Marketing Campaigns
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Spring/Summer Campaign
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●Flight dates:
○Expanded + Enhanced: 3/3/25 - 8/17/25
○Base: 4/1/25 - 8/11/25
●Target Markets:
○Base/Enhanced: Chicago, NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta,
Miami-Ft Lauderdale, Tampa-St Petersburg, Orlando, West Palm
Beach, Jacksonville, Washington D.C., Detroit, Cleveland, Minneapolis
Indianapolis
○Expanded: Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Columbus, Nashville, Charlotte,
Denver, Dallas-Ft. Worth
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Storytelling
in Motion
Content Series Updates
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Content Marketing
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Content is a Critical Part of the Marketing Mix.
●Inspirational
●Authentic
●Relevant
●Timely
●Multi-purpose
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Content Series
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Beaches Family Friendly Car Culture
Porsche Studio Naples
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Content Series
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Dining Athleisure Stone CrabParadise Portraits
The Real MacawThe French
Brasserie Rustique
USOP Pickleball Academy Trulucks
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Thank You for
Your Partnership.
apartnerforgood.com
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Tourism Director Report
TDC, July 15, 2025
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Tourism
Director
Report
May 2025 TDT Collection Report
•Tourist Development Tax Revenue for May 2025 was $4,675,081, resulting in a year-to-date
total of $36,841,958.
May 2025 Monthly Visitor Snapshot
•Occupancy increased by 0.7% year-over-year to 59.1%.
•The Average Daily Rate (ADR) decreased by 3.1% to $288.69, contributing to a 2.4% decline
in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR), which fell to $170.62. The destination ranked
second in the competitive set, behind only the Florida Keys.
•Visitation declined by 4.0% year-over-year to 247,000; however, Visitor Days and Room
Nights increased by 1.4% and 0.2%, respectively. The decline in visitation was attributed to an
increased length of stay and smaller travel party sizes.
•International visitation decreased 32.2%.
•Comparing year over year:
•Visitor Days and Room Nights grew by 7.1% and 3.1%, supported by a continued
increase in the average length of stay.
•Direct visitor spending declined by 3.1%, and total economic impact decreased by
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FISCAL YEAR (OCTOBER THRU SEPTEMBER) TOTALS
JUNE 2025
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 VENDOR TAX COLLECTIONS
BREAKDOWN FISCAL
2023-2024
FISCAL
2024-2025
DIFFERENCE %
OVERALL COLLECTIONS
(includes minor
categories not shown
below)
Current Month $4,267,727 $4,675,081 $407,354 9.54 %
Year to Date $38,169,112 $38,822,557 $653,445 1.71 %
HOTEL / MOTEL
Current Month $2,911,050 $3,452,778 $541,728 18.61 %
Year to Date $22,003,097 $23,071,724 1,068,627 4.86 %
REALTORS
Current Month $202,948 $162,642 - $40,306 - 19.86 %
Year to Date $3,912,968 $3,322,543 - $590,425 - 15.09 %
INDIVIDUALS
(APTS/CONDOS
S F HOMES)
Current Month $1,107,255 $1,008,716 - $98,539 - 8.90 %
Year to Date $11,818,403 $12,034,001 $215,598 1.82 %
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Collier County Tourist Development Tax Revenue
Fund Reporting Fund Adopted Budget
Updated Annual
Forecast Budgeted YTD YTD Actual
Variance to
Budgeted YTD
Beach Park Facilities 1100 1,357,700 1,685,045 991,618 1,319,199 327,582
TDC Promotion 1101 13,643,700 17,415,433 9,964,891 13,197,694 3,232,803
Non‐County Museums 1103 724,300 898,930 529,004 702,266 173,262
TDC Admin 1104 - - 0 - -
Beach Renourishment 1105 14,782,800 18,346,968 10,796,851 14,359,901 3,563,051
Disaster Recovery 1106 - - 0 - -
County Museums 1107 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,460,731 2,000,000 539,269
TDC Capital 1108 5,415,500 6,721,190 3,955,296 5,262,897 1,307,602
Gross Budget 37,924,000 47,067,567 27,698,390 36,841,958 9,143,568
Less 5% Rev Res (1,896,200)24.11% % Over/(Under) Bud 33.0%
Net Budget 36,027,800
Collections
Month Reported Actual Cum YTD
% Budget
Collected to
Date
% Variance FY24
Collections
% Variance FY23
Collections
% Variance FY22
Collections
Nov 2,137,562 2,137,562 5.64% -16.72% -9.20% -5.03%
Dec 3,465,253 5,602,815 14.77% 5.83% 30.93% 19.12%
Jan 4,632,754 10,235,570 26.99% 5.02% 24.82% 3.04%
Feb 6,466,174 16,701,744 44.04% -1.10% 19.50% 8.28%
Mar 7,042,625 23,744,369 62.61% 2.54% 10.66% 8.83%
Apr 8,422,508 32,166,877 84.82% 3.48% 15.42% 0.80%
May 4,675,081 36,841,958 97.15% 9.54% 15.55% -3.29%
June - 36,841,958 97.15% n/a n/a n/a
July - 36,841,958 97.15% n/a n/a n/a
Aug - 36,841,958 97.15% n/a n/a n/a
Sept - 36,841,958 97.15% n/a n/a n/a
Oct - 36,841,958 97.15% n/a n/a n/a
Total 36,841,958 36,841,958 YTD 2.15% 15.74% 4.40%
97.0% 97.0% 97.0%47,067,567 Forecast
Budget Comparison
5 Yr History-Cum
5 Yr History-
Monthly
Budgeted
Collections
Actual
Collections
Budget to Actual
Variance
Updated
Forecast
Nov 4.8% 4.8%1,827,211 2,137,562 310,352 2,137,562
Dec 11.0% 6.2%2,338,559 3,465,253 1,126,694 3,465,253
Jan 20.2% 9.2%3,502,227 4,632,754 1,130,527 4,632,754
Feb 33.1% 12.8%4,869,752 6,466,174 1,596,422 6,466,174
Mar 47.3% 14.2%5,397,019 7,042,625 1,645,606 7,042,625
Apr 64.3% 17.0%6,460,316 8,422,508 1,962,192 8,422,508
May 73.0% 8.7%3,303,306 4,675,081 1,371,774 4,675,081
June 79.1% 6.1%2,299,023 - - 2,299,023
July 84.7% 5.6%2,134,934 - - 2,134,934
Aug 90.7% 6.0%2,277,930 - - 2,277,930
Sept 95.5% 4.8%1,816,973 - - 1,816,973
Oct 100.0% 4.5%1,696,749 - - 1,696,749
Total 100.0% 100.0%37,924,000 36,841,958 9,143,568 47,067,567
% over/(under) budget 33.0%24.11%
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Collier County Tourist Development Tax RevenueFund Reporting Fund Adopted BudgetUpdated Annual Forecast Budgeted YTD YTD Actual Variance to Budgeted YTD Beach Park Facilities1100 1,357,700 1,685,045 991,618 1,319,199 327,582 TDC Promotion1101 13,643,700 17,415,433 9,964,891 13,197,694 3,232,803 Non‐County Museums1103 724,300 898,930 529,004 702,266 173,262 TDC Admin 1104 - - 0 - - Beach Renourishment1105 14,782,800 18,346,968 10,796,851 14,359,901 3,563,051 Disaster Recovery1106 - - 0 - - County Museums1107 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,460,731 2,000,000 539,269 TDC Capital1108 5,415,500 6,721,190 3,955,296 5,262,897 1,307,602 Gross Budget 37,924,000 47,067,567 27,698,390 36,841,958 9,143,568 Less 5% Rev Res(1,896,200)24.11% % Over/(Under) Bud 33.0%Net Budget 36,027,800CollectionsMonth ReportedActual Cum YTD% Budget Collected to Date% Variance FY24 Collections% Variance FY23 Collections% Variance FY22 CollectionsNov 2,137,562 2,137,562 5.64% -16.72% -9.20% -5.03%Dec 3,465,253 5,602,815 14.77% 5.83% 30.93% 19.12%Jan 4,632,754 10,235,570 26.99% 5.02% 24.82% 3.04%Feb 6,466,174 16,701,744 44.04% -1.10% 19.50% 8.28%Mar 7,042,625 23,744,369 62.61% 2.54% 10.66% 8.83%Apr 8,422,508 32,166,877 84.82% 3.48% 15.42% 0.80%May 4,675,081 36,841,958 97.15% 9.54% 15.55% -3.29%June - 36,841,958 97.15% n/a n/a n/aJuly - 36,841,958 97.15% n/a n/a n/aAug - 36,841,958 97.15% n/a n/a n/aSept - 36,841,958 97.15% n/a n/a n/aOct - 36,841,958 97.15% n/a n/a n/aTotal36,841,958 36,841,958 YTD 2.15% 15.74% 4.40%97.0% 97.0% 97.0%47,067,567ForecastFY 25 TDT Collections Report31-May-2025M:\Revenue Report\TDC Revenue\TDC Update Report\2025\TDT Tax Collector Reports\07‐TDC Updates May.xlsxPage 33 of 257
Collier County Tourist Development Tax RevenueBudget Comparison5 Yr History-Cum5 Yr History-MonthlyBudgeted CollectionsActual CollectionsBudget to Actual VarianceUpdated ForecastNov4.8% 4.8%1,827,211 2,137,562 310,352 2,137,562 Dec11.0% 6.2%2,338,559 3,465,253 1,126,694 3,465,253 Jan20.2% 9.2%3,502,227 4,632,754 1,130,527 4,632,754 Feb33.1% 12.8%4,869,752 6,466,174 1,596,422 6,466,174 Mar47.3% 14.2%5,397,019 7,042,625 1,645,606 7,042,625 Apr64.3% 17.0%6,460,316 8,422,508 1,962,192 8,422,508 May73.0% 8.7%3,303,306 4,675,081 1,371,774 4,675,081 June79.1% 6.1%2,299,023 - - 2,299,023 July84.7% 5.6%2,134,934 - - 2,134,934 Aug90.7% 6.0%2,277,930 - - 2,277,930 Sept95.5% 4.8%1,816,973 - - 1,816,973 Oct100.0% 4.5%1,696,749 - - 1,696,749 Total100.0% 100.0%37,924,000 36,841,958 9,143,568 47,067,567 % over/(under) budget 33.0%24.11% $‐ $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000 $8,000,000 $9,000,000NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSeptOctMonth ReportedTourist Development Tax Collection Curve Budgeted CollectionsActual CollectionsM:\Revenue Report\TDC Revenue\TDC Update Report\2025\TDT Tax Collector Reports\07‐TDC Updates May.xlsxPage 34 of 257
Collier County Tax Collector - Tourist BOCC - Zone - TAX-53800 Report (Detailed Distribution Data) - Run 06/05/2025 11:54AM
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Tourist Zone Allocation Date (Year)Allocation Date (Month)Allocated Distributed Amt Distribution Category Allocation Date
-- Any ---- May ---- Tourist Tax ---- 05/01/2025-05/31/202 5 --
CC - Collier County - Unincorporated 2025 May 2,544,201.31 2,544,201.31 Tourist Tax
EC - Everglades City 2025 May 20,186.41 20,186.41 Tourist Tax
IM - Immokalee 2025 May 3,471.27 3,471.27 Tourist Tax
MI - Marco Island 2025 May 1,301,480.94 1,301,480.94 Tourist Tax
NA - Naples 2025 May 805,740.75 805,740.75 Tourist Tax
CC - Collier County - Unincorporated, EC -
Everglades City, IM - Immokalee, MI - Marco Island,
NA - Naples
2025 May 4,675,080.68 4,675,080.68 Tourist Tax Grand Total
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Tourist Zone Allocation Date (Year)Allocation Date (Month)Allocated Distributed Amt Distribution Category Allocation Date
-- Any ---- Any ---- Tourist Tax ---- 10/01/2024-05/31/202 5 --
CC - Collier County - Unincorporated 2024 October 1,251,054.38 1,251,054.38 Tourist Tax
CC - Collier County - Unincorporated 2024 November 1,329,812.49 1,329,812.49 Tourist Tax
CC - Collier County - Unincorporated 2024 December 2,077,169.22 2,077,169.22 Tourist Tax
CC - Collier County - Unincorporated 2024 December, November, October 4,658,036.09 4,658,036.09 Tourist Tax
CC - Collier County - Unincorporated 2025 January 2,693,732.79 2,693,732.79 Tourist Tax
CC - Collier County - Unincorporated 2025 February 3,954,600.47 3,954,600.47 Tourist Tax
CC - Collier County - Unincorporated 2025 March 4,052,196.58 4,052,196.58 Tourist Tax
CC - Collier County - Unincorporated 2025 April 4,808,304.74 4,808,304.74 Tourist Tax
CC - Collier County - Unincorporated 2025 May 2,544,201.31 2,544,201.31 Tourist Tax
CC - Collier County - Unincorporated 2025 April, February, January,
March, May
18,053,035.89 18,053,035.89 Tourist Tax
CC - Collier County - Unincorporated April, December, February,
January, March, May,
November, October
22,711,071.98 22,711,071.98 Tourist Tax
EC - Everglades City 2024 October 4,757.68 4,757.68 Tourist Tax
EC - Everglades City 2024 November 7,360.57 7,360.57 Tourist Tax
EC - Everglades City 2024 December 11,077.57 11,077.57 Tourist Tax
EC - Everglades City 2024 December, November, October 23,195.82 23,195.82 Tourist Tax
EC - Everglades City 2025 January 16,457.44 16,457.44 Tourist Tax
EC - Everglades City 2025 February 21,187.66 21,187.66 Tourist Tax
EC - Everglades City 2025 March 27,301.01 27,301.01 Tourist Tax
EC - Everglades City 2025 April 52,602.42 52,602.42 Tourist Tax
EC - Everglades City 2025 May 20,186.41 20,186.41 Tourist Tax
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Tourist Zone Allocation Date (Year)Allocation Date (Month)Allocated Distributed Amt Distribution Category Allocation Date
EC - Everglades City 2025 April, February, January,
March, May
137,734.94 137,734.94 Tourist Tax
EC - Everglades City April, December, February,
January, March, May,
November, October
160,930.76 160,930.76 Tourist Tax
IM - Immokalee 2024 October 2,657.82 2,657.82 Tourist Tax
IM - Immokalee 2024 November 2,938.49 2,938.49 Tourist Tax
IM - Immokalee 2024 December 4,398.84 4,398.84 Tourist Tax
IM - Immokalee 2024 December, November, October 9,995.15 9,995.15 Tourist Tax
IM - Immokalee 2025 January 3,312.24 3,312.24 Tourist Tax
IM - Immokalee 2025 February 3,884.47 3,884.47 Tourist Tax
IM - Immokalee 2025 March 3,820.36 3,820.36 Tourist Tax
IM - Immokalee 2025 April 5,177.34 5,177.34 Tourist Tax
IM - Immokalee 2025 May 3,471.27 3,471.27 Tourist Tax
IM - Immokalee 2025 April, February, January,
March, May
19,665.68 19,665.68 Tourist Tax
IM - Immokalee April, December, February,
January, March, May,
November, October
29,660.83 29,660.83 Tourist Tax
MI - Marco Island 2024 October 495,411.75 495,411.75 Tourist Tax
MI - Marco Island 2024 November 461,052.08 461,052.08 Tourist Tax
MI - Marco Island 2024 December 819,306.83 819,306.83 Tourist Tax
MI - Marco Island 2024 December, November, October 1,775,770.66 1,775,770.66 Tourist Tax
MI - Marco Island 2025 January 1,073,819.81 1,073,819.81 Tourist Tax
MI - Marco Island 2025 February 1,230,292.65 1,230,292.65 Tourist Tax
MI - Marco Island 2025 March 1,626,233.15 1,626,233.15 Tourist Tax
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Tourist Zone Allocation Date (Year)Allocation Date (Month)Allocated Distributed Amt Distribution Category Allocation Date
MI - Marco Island 2025 April 2,212,741.29 2,212,741.29 Tourist Tax
MI - Marco Island 2025 May 1,301,480.94 1,301,480.94 Tourist Tax
MI - Marco Island 2025 April, February, January,
March, May
7,444,567.84 7,444,567.84 Tourist Tax
MI - Marco Island April, December, February,
January, March, May,
November, October
9,220,338.50 9,220,338.50 Tourist Tax
NA - Naples 2024 October 226,478.94 226,478.94 Tourist Tax
NA - Naples 2024 November 336,398.69 336,398.69 Tourist Tax
NA - Naples 2024 December 553,325.46 553,325.46 Tourist Tax
NA - Naples 2024 December, November, October 1,116,203.09 1,116,203.09 Tourist Tax
NA - Naples 2025 January 845,457.07 845,457.07 Tourist Tax
NA - Naples 2025 February 1,256,209.16 1,256,209.16 Tourist Tax
NA - Naples 2025 March 1,333,098.80 1,333,098.80 Tourist Tax
NA - Naples 2025 April 1,343,782.26 1,343,782.26 Tourist Tax
NA - Naples 2025 May 805,740.75 805,740.75 Tourist Tax
NA - Naples 2025 April, February, January,
March, May
5,584,288.04 5,584,288.04 Tourist Tax
NA - Naples April, December, February,
January, March, May,
November, October
6,700,491.13 6,700,491.13 Tourist Tax
CC - Collier County -
Unincorporated, EC - Everglades
City, IM - Immokalee, MI - Marco
Island, NA - Naples
Grand Total April, December, February,
January, March, May,
November, October
38,822,493.20 38,822,493.20 Tourist Tax
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Collier County Tax Collector - Tourist BOCC - Rental Type Report (Detailed Distribution Data) - Run 06/05/2025 11:52AM
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Tourist Rental Type Allocation Date (Month)Allocated Distributed Amt Distribution Category Allocation Date
-- Any ---- Any of: May ---- Tourist Tax ---- 05/01/2025-05/31/202 5 --
02 - CONDOMINIUM May 196,994.98 196,994.98 Tourist Tax
05 - HOTEL May 3,452,777.60 3,452,777.60 Tourist Tax
06 - INTERVAL OWNER May 33,397.88 33,397.88 Tourist Tax
07 - MOBILE HM PARK May 3,546.00 3,546.00 Tourist Tax
09 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY May 162,642.04 162,642.04 Tourist Tax
12 - RV PARK /CAMPGD May 14,000.69 14,000.69 Tourist Tax
13 - SINGLE FAMILY May 811,721.49 811,721.49 Tourist Tax
02 - CONDOMINIUM, 05 - HOTEL, 06 - INTERVAL OWNER, 07 - MOBILE
HM PARK, 09 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY, 12 - RV PARK
/CAMPGD, 13 - SINGLE FAMILY
May 4,675,080.68 4,675,080.68 Tourist Tax Grand Total
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Tourist Rental Type Allocation Date (Month)Allocated Distributed Amt Distribution Category Allocation Date
-- Any ---- Any of: ---- Tourist Tax ---- 10/01/2024-05/31/202 5 --
01 - APARTMENTS October 113.17 113.17 Tourist Tax 10/11/2024
02 - CONDOMINIUM January 287,321.98 287,321.98 Tourist Tax
02 - CONDOMINIUM February 394,658.64 394,658.64 Tourist Tax
02 - CONDOMINIUM March 668,529.77 668,529.77 Tourist Tax
02 - CONDOMINIUM April 1,325,967.85 1,325,967.85 Tourist Tax
02 - CONDOMINIUM May 196,994.98 196,994.98 Tourist Tax
02 - CONDOMINIUM October 81,224.40 81,224.40 Tourist Tax
02 - CONDOMINIUM November 57,047.69 57,047.69 Tourist Tax
02 - CONDOMINIUM December 123,047.99 123,047.99 Tourist Tax
02 - CONDOMINIUM April, December, February, January,
March, May, November, October
3,134,793.30 3,134,793.30 Tourist Tax
05 - HOTEL January 2,855,575.15 2,855,575.15 Tourist Tax
05 - HOTEL February 3,244,834.45 3,244,834.45 Tourist Tax
05 - HOTEL March 4,068,078.93 4,068,078.93 Tourist Tax
05 - HOTEL April 4,553,649.01 4,553,649.01 Tourist Tax
05 - HOTEL May 3,452,777.60 3,452,777.60 Tourist Tax
05 - HOTEL October 1,090,686.73 1,090,686.73 Tourist Tax
05 - HOTEL November 1,405,067.56 1,405,067.56 Tourist Tax
05 - HOTEL December 2,401,054.30 2,401,054.30 Tourist Tax
05 - HOTEL April, December, February, January,
March, May, November, October
23,071,723.73 23,071,723.73 Tourist Tax
06 - INTERVAL OWNER January 24,469.69 24,469.69 Tourist Tax
06 - INTERVAL OWNER February 23,485.94 23,485.94 Tourist Tax
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Tourist Rental Type Allocation Date (Month)Allocated Distributed Amt Distribution Category Allocation Date
06 - INTERVAL OWNER March 19,151.62 19,151.62 Tourist Tax
06 - INTERVAL OWNER April 21,634.77 21,634.77 Tourist Tax
06 - INTERVAL OWNER May 33,397.88 33,397.88 Tourist Tax
06 - INTERVAL OWNER October 16,647.27 16,647.27 Tourist Tax
06 - INTERVAL OWNER November 14,377.09 14,377.09 Tourist Tax
06 - INTERVAL OWNER December 25,418.42 25,418.42 Tourist Tax
06 - INTERVAL OWNER April, December, February, January,
March, May, November, October
178,582.68 178,582.68 Tourist Tax
07 - MOBILE HM PARK January 2,821.70 2,821.70 Tourist Tax
07 - MOBILE HM PARK February 4,702.74 4,702.74 Tourist Tax
07 - MOBILE HM PARK March 5,396.38 5,396.38 Tourist Tax
07 - MOBILE HM PARK April 7,113.17 7,113.17 Tourist Tax
07 - MOBILE HM PARK May 3,546.00 3,546.00 Tourist Tax
07 - MOBILE HM PARK October 580.49 580.49 Tourist Tax
07 - MOBILE HM PARK November 1,087.15 1,087.15 Tourist Tax
07 - MOBILE HM PARK December 1,636.88 1,636.88 Tourist Tax
07 - MOBILE HM PARK April, December, February, January,
March, May, November, October
26,884.51 26,884.51 Tourist Tax
09 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY January 434,145.63 434,145.63 Tourist Tax
09 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY February 1,179,273.11 1,179,273.11 Tourist Tax
09 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY March 733,790.10 733,790.10 Tourist Tax
09 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY April 616,757.63 616,757.63 Tourist Tax
09 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY May 162,642.04 162,642.04 Tourist Tax
09 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY October 35,604.14 35,604.14 Tourist Tax
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Tourist Rental Type Allocation Date (Month)Allocated Distributed Amt Distribution Category Allocation Date
09 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY November 57,918.16 57,918.16 Tourist Tax
09 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY December 102,412.59 102,412.59 Tourist Tax
09 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY April, December, February, January,
March, May, November, October
3,322,543.40 3,322,543.40 Tourist Tax
12 - RV PARK /CAMPGD January 22,679.38 22,679.38 Tourist Tax
12 - RV PARK /CAMPGD February 36,345.98 36,345.98 Tourist Tax
12 - RV PARK /CAMPGD March 43,310.97 43,310.97 Tourist Tax
12 - RV PARK /CAMPGD April 59,616.64 59,616.64 Tourist Tax
12 - RV PARK /CAMPGD May 14,000.69 14,000.69 Tourist Tax
12 - RV PARK /CAMPGD October 3,739.68 3,739.68 Tourist Tax
12 - RV PARK /CAMPGD November 2,072.30 2,072.30 Tourist Tax
12 - RV PARK /CAMPGD December 6,817.01 6,817.01 Tourist Tax
12 - RV PARK /CAMPGD April, December, February, January,
March, May, November, October
188,582.65 188,582.65 Tourist Tax
13 - SINGLE FAMILY January 1,005,765.82 1,005,765.82 Tourist Tax
13 - SINGLE FAMILY February 1,582,873.55 1,582,873.55 Tourist Tax
13 - SINGLE FAMILY March 1,504,392.13 1,504,392.13 Tourist Tax
13 - SINGLE FAMILY April 1,837,868.98 1,837,868.98 Tourist Tax
13 - SINGLE FAMILY May 811,721.49 811,721.49 Tourist Tax
13 - SINGLE FAMILY October 751,764.69 751,764.69 Tourist Tax
13 - SINGLE FAMILY November 599,992.37 599,992.37 Tourist Tax
13 - SINGLE FAMILY December 804,890.73 804,890.73 Tourist Tax
13 - SINGLE FAMILY April, December, February, January,
March, May, November, October
8,899,269.76 8,899,269.76 Tourist Tax
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Tourist Rental Type Allocation Date (Month)Allocated Distributed Amt Distribution Category Allocation Date
01 - APARTMENTS, 02 - CONDOMINIUM, 05 -
HOTEL, 06 - INTERVAL OWNER, 07 - MOBILE
HM PARK, 09 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
COMPANY, 12 - RV PARK /CAMPGD, 13 -
SINGLE FAMILY
April, December, February, January,
March, May, November, October
38,822,493.20 38,822,493.20 Tourist Tax Grand Total
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7/15/2025
Item # 8.A
ID# 2025-2246
Executive Summary
Recommendation to authorize expenditure of Tourist Development Tax funds for 2025 Clam Pass maintenance dredging
and sand reclamation at Clam Pass Park in the amount of $434,758.50 for construction, engineering services and
surveying, and environmental monitoring services and oversight, and make a finding that this item promotes tourism.
OBJECTIVE: To restore the Clam Pass inlet and adjacent beaches to pre-2024 tropical season conditions.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County Ordinance No. 2002-27, as amended, established the Pelican Bay Municipal
Service Taxing and Benefit Unit for the purpose of providing street lighting, water management, beach renourishment,
ambient noise management, extraordinary law enforcement service and beautification, including but not limited to
beautification of recreation facilities, sidewalk, street and median areas, identification markers, and maintenance of
conservation or preserve areas. Pursuant to the Ordinance, Pelican Bay Services Division (PBSD) is solely responsible
for advising the County on dredging and maintaining Clam Pass and managing such activities for the County.
Clam Pass is a small, dynamic inlet in Collier County that supports tidal flow to the wetland preserve of the Clam Bay
Natural Resource Protection Area (NRPA). Maintenance dredging is essential to the health of the system because of the
relatively small tidal prism for Clam Bay, which is typically at a critical balance between tidal energy and littoral
process at the inlet channel. The hydraulic and physical conditions of the Clam Bay system are monitored in real-time,
including continuous water level and tidal data collection at four locations.
The 2025 maintenance dredging of Clam Pass is planned to restore the inlet and adjacent beaches to pre-2024 tropical
season conditions. The inlet and adjacent beaches at Clam Pass Park and Pelican Bay have been impacted by the active
2024 tropical season, including Tropical Storm Debby and major Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The impacts included
shoaling of the inlet, adjacent beach erosion, dune overwash, and degradation of dune vegetation and mangrove areas on
the landward side of the dunes. The project will include excavation of the shoaled areas within the inlet authorized
template and sand placement on the adjacent beaches. The project will also include dune restoration along the Clam Pass
Park beach, where storm impacts cause overwash sand to be deposited into the mangrove wetland along a 2,000-foot
segment of the park beach.
The project is planned to start following the 2025 turtle nesting season in November 2025.
On May 20, 2025, PBSD staff requested quotes from the two pre-qualified vendors currently under contract with the
County under Agreement No. 21-7885, “Beach Maintenance Related Activities.” Earth Tech Enterprises submitted a
quote, which was received and opened by staff on June 10, 2025, as summarized below.
VENDOR QUOTATION
Earth Tech Enterprises, Inc. $315,000.00
Kelly Brothers, Inc. No Response
Earth Tech Enterprises' quote is responsive and responsible, and the Contractor's quote of $315,000.00 is reasonable and
consistent with the Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost in the amount of $340,000.00.
In addition to construction, under existing County contract 18-7432-CZ, Humiston & Moore Engineers will provide
professional engineering services to include pre- and post-construction surveys, data analysis, preparation of plans and
technical specifications, coordination with regulatory agencies for compliance purposes, as well as related field services
at a negotiated lump sum cost of $49,715.00.00. Under existing County Contract 18-7432-EV, Earth Tech
Environmental will provide the necessary environmental monitoring services to include turbidity monitoring and other
environmental oversight at a cost of $30,520.00. Estimated costs for the project are as follows:
Task Amount
Construction (Earth Tech Enterprises, Inc. Contract 21-7885) $315,000.00
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Item # 8.A
ID# 2025-2246
Engineering and Surveying (Humiston & Moore Engineers Contract 18-
7432-CZ)
$49,715.00
Environmental Monitoring and Oversight (Earth Tech Environmental
Contract 18-7432-EV)
$30,520.00
SUBTOTAL $395,235.00
Contingency 10% $39,523.50
TOTAL $434,758.50
This item will be presented to the Coastal Advisory Committee on July 10, 2025, the Tourist Development Council on
July 15, 2025, and the Board of County Commissioners at a future date. The work will be awarded via Purchase Order
following a recommendation from the Tourist Development Council and Board of County Commissioners. This item is
consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective to prepare for the impacts of natural disasters on our critical
infrastructure and natural resources.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total estimated cost is $434,758.50. Funding is available in Clam Pass Dredging Project 88032
within the TDC Beach Renourishment Fund (1105).
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. –
CMG
RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommendation to authorize expenditure of Tourist Development Tax funds for 2025
Clam Pass maintenance dredging and sand reclamation at Clam Pass Park in the amount of $434,758.50 for
construction, engineering services and surveying, and environmental monitoring services and oversight, and make a
finding that this item promotes tourism.
PREPARED BY: Lisa Jacob, Project Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2025_Clam_Pass_opinion of cost
2. 21-7885 Earth Tech Enterprises Quote Clam Pass Maintenance Dredging
3. 18-7432-CZ HM Proposal 2025 Maintenance Excavation Clam Pass
4. 18-7432-EV Earth Tech Environmental 2025 Clam Pass Maintenance Dredging proposal
5. 2025 Clam-Pass-Maintenance Engineering Plans-signed
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OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
2025 Clam Pass Dredging
Item Description
Unit of
Measure Multiplier
Unit
Price Total
1 Mobilization & Demobilization Lump Sum 1 $50,000 $50,000
2 Excavation and Disposal
Placement of Sand Cubic Yard 12,000 cy $15 $180,000
3
South Inlet Bank Grading
(includes excavation of and
placement on adjacent south fill
area)
Lump Sum 1 $10,000 $10,000
4
North Bank Grading
(Grading to design template
following infilling of the
channel meander on the north
inlet bank)
Lump Sum 1 $20,000 $20,000
5
Excavation of over wash and
sand placement on dune for area
between R-42.5 and R-44.5
(Clam Pass and Naples Cay)
approximately 2,000 Linear Feet
Lump Sum 1 $80,000 $80,000
Total $340,000
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WORK ORDER/ PURCHASE ORDER#
CONTRACT# 18-7432CZ
Proposal Dated: May 19th, 2025
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Humiston & Moore Engineers (H&M) is pleased to provide this scope of work to Collier County via the
Pelican Bays Services Division (PBSD).
The purpose of this scope is to provide professional services for OPTION 1 of the Maintenance
excavation and grading of Clam Pass and Post Storm Dune recovery along Clam Pass Beach Park.
Services include survey work to layout the work area, pre/post construction surveys, data analysis
and preparation of plans and technical specifications, coordination with DEP for the Notice to
Proceed, field observation and post construction compliance services. The following breakdown is
proposed as a Negotiated Lump Sum to be completed within 180 days of receipt of the Purchase
Order and Letter of Notice to Proceed from Collier County.
Rates $177.00 $115.00 $103.00 Total
Senior
Engineer
Scientist /
Geologist
Senior
Technician
Data Analysis and Work Plan 8 10 6 $3,184.00
Bid Process and Meetings 12 6 4 $3,226.00
Agencies Coordination 8 10 8 $3,390.00
Field Observations and Post
Construction Compliance Items
60 45 40 $19,915.00
Survey Work: Park Coastal
Surveying – Layout project
control, pre and post
construction surveys
$20,000.00
TOTAL: $49,715.00
Deliverable: Notice to Proceed and Post construction as built provided
Total amount of Work Order:………………$49,715.00
__________________________________ May 19, 2025
Mohamed A. Dabees, P.E. Vice President Date
Humiston & Moore Engineers
5679 Strand Court
Naples, FL 34110
239-594-2021 – Voice
239-594-2025 - Fax
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FROM
Jeremy
Sterk
Earth
Tech
Environmental
10600 Jolea Avenue
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
www.eteflorida.com
PHONE
239-304-0030
FOR
Pelican
Bay
Services
Division
TO
Lisa Jacob
EMAIL
Lisa.Jacob@colliercountyfl.gov
ADDRESS
801 Laurel Oak Drive
Suite 302
Naples
FL 34108
COPY TO
Karin Herrmann
PROPOSAL NUMBER
2819
DATE
May 16, 2025
EXPIRY DATE
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
2025
Clam
Pass
Maintenance
Dredging
Clam
Pass
Maintenance
Dredging
2025-
Full
Dredging
General consulting for the Clam Pass maintenance dredging activity. The duration of this work is 365 days under Contract 18-
7432 (Environmental Engineering).
Thank
you
for
the
opportunity.
Earth Tech Environmental, LLC (ETE) appreciates the opportunity to provide you with the following agreement for professional
environmental services.
Scope
of
Professional
Services:
ETE is proposing the following Scope of Services for this project:
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Task
1:
Turbidity
Monitoring
(Timed
Estimate):
Turbidity Monitoring Per FDEP Permit Requirements:
ETE will provide turbidity for the subject project as outlined in the approved FDEP permit. Monitoring
will be conducted 3 times a day, at least 4 hours apart during daylight hours, and at any other time that
there is a likelihood of an exceedance of the turbidity standard, during all dredging and sand placement
operations. During each sample event, background and compliance samples will be taken at the dredge
and fill sites. ETE will email datasheets and corresponding GIS maps to the client for FDEP required
weekly summaries. This task assumes 15 dredging days. Pricing includes utilization of ETE's boat and
other necessary equipment. Hourly rate as approved in the environmental engineering contract: Billed
according to the approved hourly rate schedule based on the staff member(s) involved- either the
environmental specialist rate of $109 per hour or the senior environmental specialist rate of $120 per
hour.
109.00
x 120
13,080.00
Task
2:
Shorebird
Monitoring
(Timed
Estimate):
ETE will provide an FWC approved bird monitor to assist with minimization of impacts to birds at the
beach fill area. The monitor will survey the beach fill area each morning. Daily logs would be collated on
a weekly basis and provided to the contractor. Monitoring is required between April 1st and August
31st. This task may not be necessary if dredging is completed outside this timeframe.
Billed according to the approved hourly rate schedule based on the staff member(s) involved- either the
environmental specialist rate of $109 per hour or the senior environmental specialist rate of $120 per
hour.
109.00
x 35
3,815.00
Task
3:
Gopher
Tortoise
Surveys
per
FWC
Requirements
(Timed
Estimate):
Earth Tech Environmental will conduct a burrow survey within the work areas for gopher tortoises. This
task includes performing pedestrian transects within the survey areas. The distance between the
transects will be established to cover 100% of each area surveyed. Locations of potentially occupied
and abandoned burrows will be flagged in the field and GPS located. Billed according to the approved
hourly rate schedule based on the staff member(s) involved- either the environmental specialist rate of
$109 per hour or the senior environmental specialist rate of $120 per hour.
109.00
x 50
5,450.00
Task
4:
Meetings
&
Coordination
(Timed
Estimate):
Environmental support and oversight includes attending meetings with Client, Engineers, Contractors,
and Agency Representatives as necessary. Includes time for escorting equipment, pre-construction
meetings, and oversight.
Billed according to the approved hourly rate schedule based on the staff member(s) involved- either the
environmental specialist rate of $109 per hour or the senior environmental specialist rate of $120 per
hour.
109.00
x 75
8,175.00
Total $30,520.00
We
appreciate
your
business!
Thank you for allowing Earth Tech Environmental LLC to provide you and your community with environmental services. This
proposal can be authorized by digitally signing below. You can also print a PDF version of this agreement, sign, and return a copy
to us.
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7/15/2025
Item # 8.B
ID# 2025-2278
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve the FY 26 Proposed Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funded budgets and make a finding
that this action promotes tourism.
OBJECTIVE: Review and recommend for approval to the BCC the proposed Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funded
budgets for the next fiscal year.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Tourism Division administers the Tourist Development Council (TDC) budget and
promotes the destination as a Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). The budget process began in mid-March with input
from each staff member for their areas and became a draft budget request to the County Manager.
Each Tourism Division staff member was asked to look at their current year budget items and project expenditures from
March to September 20, 2025, and then project each of the budget line items to their area of responsibility for the FY 26
budget year. Those calculations were then uploaded to the County’s GovMax online budgeting system. The proposed
TDT budgets were reviewed by the County Manager’s office in May and were presented as part of the BCC Budget
Workshop in June.
Budget Highlights
Revenues - update
As of the March 2025 report, FY25 TDT revenues total $23,744,395 - 10% above the same period in FY24. Year-end
FY25 collections are projected at $43,733,626, compared to the March 2024 projection of $42,686,486. Total FY24
collections were $48,636,665.
• FY26 projected TDT revenue: $39,820,400 (5% over FY25 budget)
Expenses
Fund 1100 - Beach Park Facilities Capital
TDT revenue for beach park capital projects are deposited into Fund 1100 and utilized on approved capital projects.
TDT budgeted revenue is $1,425,600 for FY26.
Fund 1101 – Tourism Promotion:
TDT revenue for all promotion expenditures is deposited into Fund 1101 and distributed to Fund 1104 (Tourism Office
Management and Operations), Fund 1106 (Disaster Reserve), Fund 1108 (Tourism Capital Projects), and Fund 1109
(Sports Complex Operating Fund). The total Tourism Promotion budget is $44,780,700, which includes a net operating
budget of $11,061,800 and $19,324,900 in reserves.
Within Operating Expenses, we are maintaining our advertising expenses at $6,000,000 for the third consecutive budget.
We have included marketing grants for $100,000 and sports grants for $75,000. Sports marketing programs remain
consistent at $1,320,000 from the previous fiscal year. Group meeting support for meeting incentives to organizations
remains at $150,000. An increase of $165,000 related to sports marketing is included for the sports sales position
currently being advertised, and additional funding of $10,000 for the May 2026 international IPW conference in Fort
Lauderdale has been set aside.
Fund 1102 - TDC Beach Renourishment Project Management
TDC Beach Renourishment provides for TDC beach renourishment and pass project administration, engineering,
monitoring, and project management. The net operating budget for 6.0 FTE is $1,184,700 for FY26.
Fund 1103 – TDC Museum Non-County
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Item # 8.B
ID# 2025-2278
The amount budgeted for FY 2025 is $750,000.
Fund 1104 – TDC Administration and Operations
Tourism Division staffing remains unchanged from FY24, with a total of nine full-time positions. The FY26
administrative budget for salaries, benefits, and operational support associated with these positions is $1,947,652.
Fund 1105 - TDC Beach Renourishment
Capital projects for beach renourishment and pass maintenance are funded through Tourist Development Tax (TDT)
revenues allocated to this fund. For FY26, expenditures, including both active project costs and reserves, are budgeted at
$75,655,900. These funds support the preservation, restoration, and long-term maintenance of Collier County’s beaches
and passes.
Fund 1106 – TDC Promotion Reserves/Disasters
This fund provides resources to support rapid and effective tourism promotion in the event of a natural or man-made
disaster that impacts the destination. For FY26, the budgeted resources total $2,322,600.
Fund 1107 - TDC Category C County Musuems
The FY26 allocation of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) revenue to County-operated museums is $2,000,000. The net
operating budget for museum operations is $2,816,800, which supports programming, facility operations, and staffing
for 13.0 positions.
Fund 1108 – TDC Capital
This fund is used to manage capital projects supported by Tourist Development Tax (TDT) revenues. It includes the
portion of the fifth cent of the TDT specifically allocated for debt service and capital improvements at the Paradise
Coast Sports Complex. In addition to supporting that facility, the funding may be used for other eligible capital projects
that promote tourism.
Following the Tourist Development Council’s recommendation, the proposed FY26 Tourism Division budget will be
presented to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration and adoption during the public budget hearings
scheduled for September 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT: Each fund’s expenditures, reserves, and transfers are balanced with the associated projected
revenue.
The Tourist Development Tax (TDT) revenue budget reflects a 5% increase over FY 25. FY 26 budgeted TDT revenue
is outlined by fund in the chart below.
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Item # 8.B
ID# 2025-2278
FY 26 Tentative budget allocations for the Tourism Division are included in the charts below.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. –
CMG
RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve the FY 26 Proposed Tourism Division budget and make a finding that this
action promotes tourism.
PREPARED BY: John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager, Tourism
ATTACHMENTS:
1. FY26 TDT Budget
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourism Development Council (TDC)
Division Budgetary Cost Summary
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
1,149,695 1,337,000 1,326,800 -1,326,8001,138,100 (0.8)%Personal Services
8,756,074 23,743,900 11,618,000 -11,618,00011,413,500 (51.1)%Operating Expense
155,500 158,100 163,600 -163,600158,100 3.5%Indirect Cost Reimburs
631,676 850,000 750,000 -750,000717,500 (11.8)%Remittances
10,692,945 26,089,000 13,858,400 -13,858,40013,427,200Net Operating Budget (46.9)%
397,171 431,000 455,600 -455,600431,000 5.7%Trans to Tax Collector
--822,100 -822,100-Trans to 1101 Tourism Promotion na
2,022,300 1,622,900 1,686,000 -1,686,0001,622,900 3.9%Trans to 1104 TDC Mgt & Ops
--11,743,900 -11,743,900-Trans to 1108 TDC Cap Proj na
498,400 515,800 531,300 -531,300515,800 3.0%Trans to 1109 Sports Complx
61,100 69,700 42,000 -42,00069,700 (39.7)%Trans to 5006 Info Tech Cap
-310,600 327,200 -327,200-5.3%Reserve for Contingencies
-55,000 55,000 -55,000-0.0%Reserve for Capital
-10,755,300 21,309,200 -21,309,200-98.1%Restricted for Unfunded Requests
-1,509,300 1,500,000 -1,500,000-(0.6)%Reserve for Disaster Stimulus
Advertising
-(23,000)(23,000)-(23,000)-0.0%Reserve for Attrition
13,671,916 41,335,600 52,307,700 -52,307,700 26.5%16,066,600Total Budget
Appropriations by Program
2024
Actual Adopted
FY 2025 FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
1,453,983 1,896,300 2,042,300 -2,042,3001,697,400 7.7%TDC Category B - Promotion
Administration - Fund (1104)
700 559,100 500 -500390,500 (99.9)%TDC Category B Promotion Reserve &
Projects - Fund (1106)
8,603,786 22,778,800 11,061,800 -11,061,80010,617,000 (51.4)%TDC Category B Tourism Promotion -
Fund (1101)
634,476 854,800 753,800 -753,800722,300 (11.8)%TDC Category C Non County Museum -
Fund (1103)
Total Net Budget
13,671,916 41,335,600 52,307,700 -52,307,700 26.5%16,066,600Total Budget
Total Transfers and Reserves
10,692,945 26,089,000 13,427,200 13,858,400 -13,858,400
2,978,971 15,246,600 2,639,400 38,449,300 -38,449,300
(46.9)%
152.2%
Division Funding Sources
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
18,990,028 14,368,000 15,186,500 -15,186,500 5.7%16,875,500Tourist Devel Tax
635 -----Miscellaneous Revenues na
895,765 203,300 209,800 -209,800 3.2%843,600Interest/Misc
2,022,300 1,622,900 1,686,000 -1,686,000 3.9%1,622,900Trans fm 1101 Tourism Promo
--822,100 -822,100-Trans fm 1106 TDC Promo na
23,643,300 25,869,900 35,173,100 -35,173,100 36.0%31,897,700Carry Forward
-(728,500)(769,800)-(769,800)5.7%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 52,307,70045,552,029 41,335,600 52,307,700 -26.5%51,239,700
Fiscal Year 2026 1 Transportation Management Services Department
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourism Development Council (TDC)
Division Position Summary
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
12.00 11.00 10.00 -10.00 (9.1)%TDC Category B - Promotion
Administration - Fund (1104)
10.00
Total FTE 12.00 11.00 10.00 10.00 -10.00 (9.1)%
Fiscal Year 2026 2 Transportation Management Services Department
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourism Development Council (TDC)
TDC Category B - Promotion Administration - Fund (1104)
Mission Statement
To promote year-round distinctive, world-class vacation, group meeting, sports and entertainment events, resulting in
positive economic and job growth and stability to Collier County.
FY 2026
Budget
FY 2026
Total FTE
FY 2026
Revenues
FY 2026
Net CostProgram Summary
Sports Marketing - QP, RG 132,100-132,1001.00
Advertising and promotional campaigns designed to enhance public
awareness, engagement, and attendance at sporting events, while
highlighting the County's sports venues as premier destinations for
athletes, spectators, and event organizers.
Partner Resources - QP, RG 178,500-178,5001.00
Promotional and advertising activities that support tourism partners.
Group Meetings - QP, RG 435,300-435,3003.00
Sales and marketing of external group meeting business for the
destination.
Tourism Operations - RG 881,000-881,0002.00
Operations and administration of the Tourism Division
Tourist Development Tax Grants - QP, RG 9,000-9,000-
Administration of grants to improve community offerings in Collier County
in various areas to improve the quality of life. Grant areas include Beach
Renourishment, Beach Park Facilities, Sports, Arts and Culture/Non-
County Museums and Marketing.
Travel Trade - QP, RG 144,600-144,6001.00
Marketing and promotion to travel trade, leisure sales, and tour operators
both domestically and internationally.
Communications and Public Relations - QP, RG 261,800-261,8002.00
Advertising, marketing, promotional and communication activities that
promote Collier County and its activities.
Reserves, Transfers, Interest - RG -2,042,3002,306,800264,500-
10.00 2,306,800 2,306,800 -Current Level of Service Budget
FY 2025 FY 20262024FY 2025
BudgetForecastBudgetActualProgram Performance Measures
12121212Conduct monthly Tourist Development Council meetings that provide
information on the strategy implementations for the division.
Fiscal Year 2026 3 Transportation Management Services Department
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourism Development Council (TDC)
TDC Category B - Promotion Administration - Fund (1104)
1,149,695 1,337,000 1,326,800 -1,326,8001,138,100 (0.8)%Personal Services
256,989 506,000 652,500 -652,500506,000 29.0%Operating Expense
47,300 53,300 63,000 -63,00053,300 18.2%Indirect Cost Reimburs
Net Operating Budget 1,453,983 1,896,300 2,042,300 -2,042,3001,697,400 7.7%
61,100 69,700 42,000 -42,00069,700 (39.7)%Trans to 5006 Info Tech Cap
-50,600 50,600 -50,600-0.0%Reserve for Contingencies
-55,000 55,000 -55,000-0.0%Reserve for Capital
-139,900 139,900 -139,900-0.0%Restricted for Unfunded Requests
-(23,000)(23,000)-(23,000)-0.0%Reserve for Attrition
1,515,083 2,188,500 2,306,800 -2,306,800 5.4%1,767,100Total Budget
ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
Total FTE 12.00 11.00 10.00 10.00 -10.00 (9.1)%
Program Funding Sources ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
135 -----Miscellaneous Revenues na
21,230 1,600 1,700 -1,700 6.3%14,000Interest/Misc
2,022,300 1,622,900 1,686,000 -1,686,000 3.9%1,622,900Trans fm 1101 Tourism Promo
220,500 564,000 619,100 -619,100 9.8%749,300Carry Forward
Total Funding 2,306,8002,264,165 2,188,500 2,306,800 -5.4%2,386,200
Fiscal Year 2026 4 Transportation Management Services Department
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourism Development Council (TDC)
TDC Category B - Promotion Administration - Fund (1104)
The Board of County Commissioners authorized collection of an additional one (1) percent Tourist Development Tax (TDT) - fourth
percent - on July 26, 2005. Proceeds from this fourth penny are devoted exclusively to tourism marketing and promotion. Pursuant
to terms contained within ordinance 2005-43, collections began on October 1, 2005. This ordinance provided that the existing
23.236% of the first two (2) percent collected will be allocated to Fund (1104) providing for TDC administrative and overhead
expenses; replenishing the Disaster Recovery Fund (1106); and providing supplemental dollars to Beach Renourishment/Pass
Maintenance (Fund 1105) and Beach Park Facility (Fund 1100) initiatives. With passage of Ordinance 2011-02 on January 25, 2011,
the distribution requirements changed with all year ending proceeds within Fund (1104) swept to Disaster Recovery Fund (1106) in
an amount sufficient to achieve a $1,000,000 cash balance. Thereafter, Marketing and Promotion Fund (1101) will receive all
remaining swept dollars.
On April 23, 2013 the Board authorized amendments to the Ordinance that increased the overall distribution of Tourist Development
Taxes (TDT) to Category B (Promotion) from 36.7% to 46.7% of total TDT collections, decreased County Museum operations
distribution from 11% to 9.6%, decreased Category A (Beach Park Facilities portion only) from 50% to 41.2% of total collections and
reduced the required Disaster Recovery fund balance from $1,000,000 to $500,000. The change to Disaster Recovery
administration also included making the General Fund responsible for maintaining the required fund balance. These changes were
reflected in the various TDC funded FY 2014 budgets.
On July 11, 2017, with the adoption of Ordinance 2017-35 the Board of County Commissioners authorized collection of an additional
one (1) percent tourist tax - a fifth percent. The increase was effective on September 1, 2017. Also authorized were amendments
that made the overall distribution of Tourist Taxes to Tourism Promotion 33.57%, capped County Museum distribution at
$2,000,000, added a 14.28% distribution for an Amateur Sports Complex and increased Beach Renourishment to 39.98% of total
collections. The percentage of overall TDT collections distribution to Beach Park Facilities Fund (1100) became 3.58%. And the
distribution to non-County Museum Fund (1103) became 1.91%.
Notes:
Personal Services are forecast lower than the adopted budget due to vacancies throughout the year and the mid-year transfer out of
one (1) FTE to Corporate Financial and Management Services. Operating expenses are forecast to be in line with the adopted
budget.
Forecast FY 2025:
Personal Services decreases reflect the position changes outlined above, offset by FY 2026 salary adjustments. Budgeted tourism
promotion management & administrative costs total $2,306,800, representing approximately 16% of budgeted TDT destination
promotion collections of $14,425,900. Ordinance 2005- 43 as amended, limits tourism promotion management & administrative
costs to 32% of the amount collected each fiscal year for promotion uses.
Current FY 2026:
Tourist Development Taxes earmarked for tourism promotion are deposited into Tourism Promotion Fund (1101). A transfer of
$1,686,000 from fund ( 1101) to support fund (1104) is provided. The overall FY 2026 Tourist Development Tax revenue budget is
$39.8 million, approximately 5% above the prior year's budget.
Budgeted Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections
Beach Park Facilities Fund 1100 - $1,425,600
Tourism Promotion Fund 1101 - $14,425,900
TDC Museums Fund 1103 - $760,600
Beach Renourishment Fund 1105 - $15,522,000
County Museums Fund 1107 - $2,000,000
Tourism Capital Projects Fund 1108 - $5,686,300
Total TDT Revenue - $39,820,400
Revenues:
Fiscal Year 2026 5 Transportation Management Services Department
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourism Development Council (TDC)
TDC Category B Tourism Promotion - Fund (1101)
Mission Statement
To promote worldwide year-round distinctive, world-class vacation and group meeting experiences, resulting in positive
economic growth and stability for Collier County.
FY 2026
Budget
FY 2026
Total FTE
FY 2026
Revenues
FY 2026
Net CostProgram Summary
Sports Marketing - QP, RG -1,325,5001,325,500-
Advertising and promotional campaigns designed to enhance public
awareness, engagement, and attendance at sporting events, while
highlighting the County's sports venues as premier destinations for
athletes, spectators, and event organizers.
Partner Resources - QP, RG -85,20085,200-
Promotional and advertising activities that support tourism partners.
Group Meetings - QP, RG -596,300596,300-
Sales and marketing of external group meeting business for the
destination.
Tourism Operations - RG -183,700183,700-
Operations and administration of the Tourism Division
Tourist Development Tax Grants - QP, RG -175,000175,000-
Administration of grants to improve community offerings in Collier County
in various areas to improve the quality of life. Grant areas include Beach
Renourishment, Beach Park Facilities, Sports, Arts and Culture/Non-
County Museums and Marketing.
Travel Trade - QP, RG -947,400947,400-
Marketing and promotion to travel trade, leisure sales, and tour operators
both domestically and internationally.
Communications and Public Relations - QP, RG -3,364,10010,917,8007,553,700-
Advertising, marketing, promotional and communication activities that
promote Collier County and its activities.
Tourism Research -195,000195,000-
Research projects and tools to measure tourism outcomes and status.
Reserves, Transfers, Interest - RG 3,364,10030,354,80033,718,900-
-44,780,700 44,780,700 -Current Level of Service Budget
FY 2025 FY 20262024FY 2025
BudgetForecastBudgetActualProgram Performance Measures
2,775,0002,759,7002,759,7002,759,700Increase the number of visitors to the destination by 1% over fiscal year
2023.
1,000900900800Increase partner email list for our communications and CoastLines
newsletter.
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourism Development Council (TDC)
TDC Category B Tourism Promotion - Fund (1101)
8,498,986 22,679,200 10,965,400 -10,965,40010,517,400 (51.6)%Operating Expense
104,800 99,600 96,400 -96,40099,600 (3.2)%Indirect Cost Reimburs
Net Operating Budget 8,603,786 22,778,800 11,061,800 -11,061,80010,617,000 (51.4)%
378,634 409,300 432,800 -432,800409,300 5.7%Trans to Tax Collector
2,022,300 1,622,900 1,686,000 -1,686,0001,622,900 3.9%Trans to 1104 TDC Mgt & Ops
--11,743,900 -11,743,900-Trans to 1108 TDC Cap Proj na
498,400 515,800 531,300 -531,300515,800 3.0%Trans to 1109 Sports Complx
-250,000 276,600 -276,600-10.6%Reserve for Contingencies
-8,557,300 19,048,300 -19,048,300-122.6%Restricted for Unfunded Requests
11,503,120 34,134,100 44,780,700 -44,780,700 31.2%13,165,000Total Budget
ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
Program Funding Sources ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
18,063,208 13,643,700 14,425,900 -14,425,900 5.7%16,040,200Tourist Devel Tax
500 -----Miscellaneous Revenues na
717,838 180,300 185,000 -185,000 2.6%751,700Interest/Misc
--822,100 -822,100-Trans fm 1106 TDC Promo na
19,155,600 21,001,300 30,078,300 -30,078,300 43.2%26,451,400Carry Forward
-(691,200)(730,600)-(730,600)5.7%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 44,780,70037,937,146 34,134,100 44,780,700 -31.2%43,243,300
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourism Development Council (TDC)
TDC Category B Tourism Promotion - Fund (1101)
The Board of County Commissioners authorized collection of an additional one percent tourist tax - fourth penny - on July 26, 2005.
Proceeds from this fourth penny are devoted exclusively to marketing and promotion. Pursuant to terms contained within Ordinance
2005-43, collections began on October 1, 2005. Further regulation on the distribution of swept proceeds from Administrative and
Overhead Fund (1104) into TDC Tourism Promotion Fund (1101) is contained within Ordinance 2011-02.
On April 23, 2013, the Board authorized amendments to the Ordinance that, among other things, increased the overall distribution
of tourist taxes to Promotion Category B from 36.7% to 46.7%. This change went into effect in June 2013.
On July 11, 2017, the Board approved increasing the Tourist Development Tax from 4% to 5% and distribution adjustments among
Tourist Tax supported funds. The increase was effective September 1, 2017. Also authorized were amendments to the Ordinance
that made the overall distribution of Tourist Taxes to Tourism Promotion 33.57%, capped County Museum distribution at $2,000,000,
added a 14.28% distribution for an Amateur Sports Complex and increased Beach Renourishment to 39.98% of total collections.
The percentage of overall TDT collections distribution to Beach Park Facilities Fund (1100) became 3.58%. And the distribution to
non-County Museum Fund (1103) became 1.91%. These changes were incorporated into the FY 2018 budget.
Notes:
Forecast expenditures are projected lower than budget reflecting marketing and promotion savings.
Transfers are forecasted to the Tax Collector, Fund (1104) - supports TDC Management and Administration, and Fund (1109) -
supports Sports & Special Events Complex management and promotion
Forecast FY 2025:
The promotion budget is established 31.2% higher than last year's budget. The increase is supported by funds carried forward that
were generated by better than expected TDT collections over the last five years.
FY 2026 includes transfers to the Tax Collector, Fund (1104) - supports TDC Management and Administration, Fund (1108) -
supports Capital Projects, and Fund (1109) - supports Sports & Special Events Complex management and promotion.
A contingency reserve of $276,600 is programmed, as is a restricted reserve of $19 million for unfunded requests.
Current FY 2026:
The portion of TDT revenue allocated to Tourism Promotion is $14,425,900. This amount is approximately 5.7% above the prior
year budget. This revenue source supports both Tourism Promotion Fund (1101) and the TDC Management & Administration Fund
(1104).
Revenues:
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourism Development Council (TDC)
TDC Category B Promotion Reserve & Projects - Fund (1106)
Mission Statement
To provide funding for emergency promotional campaigns or other marketing and publicity efforts designed to assist
economic recovery of the tourism industry in the event of natural or economic disaster.
FY 2026
Budget
FY 2026
Total FTE
FY 2026
Revenues
FY 2026
Net CostProgram Summary
Tourism Operations - RG 500-500-
Operations and administration of the Tourism Division
Reserves, Transfers, Interest - RG -5002,322,6002,322,100-
-2,322,600 2,322,600 -Current Level of Service Budget
100 558,700 100 -100390,100 (100.0)%Operating Expense
600 400 400 -400400 0.0%Indirect Cost Reimburs
Net Operating Budget 700 559,100 500 -500390,500 (99.9)%
--822,100 -822,100-Trans to 1101 Tourism Promotion na
-10,000 ----(100.0)%Reserve for Contingencies
-558,600 ----(100.0)%Restricted for Unfunded Requests
-1,509,300 1,500,000 -1,500,000-(0.6)%Reserve for Disaster Stimulus Advertising
700 2,637,000 2,322,600 -2,322,600 (11.9)%390,500Total Budget
ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
Program Funding Sources ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
88,383 15,500 17,000 -17,000 9.7%42,300Interest/Misc
2,567,000 2,622,300 2,306,500 -2,306,500 (12.0)%2,654,700Carry Forward
-(800)(900)-(900)12.5%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 2,322,6002,655,383 2,637,000 2,322,600 -(11.9)%2,697,000
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourism Development Council (TDC)
TDC Category B Promotion Reserve & Projects - Fund (1106)
Reserves within this fund are available to provide funding for emergency promotional campaigns or other efforts to promptly
respond to any disaster - natural or economic - which adversely impact tourism in Collier County. Pursuant to Ordinance 2005-43,
Tourism Disaster Recovery Fund (1106) received $500,000 per year as a transfer from Tourism Administration and Overhead Fund
(1104) beginning in FY 06 and this transfer amount (or some lesser amount) continued for three (3) years until reserves in Fund
(1106) reached $1,500,000. Reserves reached $1,500,000 at fiscal year ending 2008. With passage of Ordinance 2011-02, the
required fund balance ceiling within the disaster recovery fund was dropped to $1,000,000. Consistent with Ordinance changes
approved on April 23, 2013, the reserve level in Disaster Recovery Fund (1106) was reduced to $500,000. Ordinance 2017-35,
approved on July 7, 2017, eliminated reference to a specific dollar value for the Disaster Recovery Reserve. Subsequently, as part
of the FY 2018 budget process, the TDC recommended that the Disaster Recovery Reserve be established at $1,500,000 with the
recommendation being approved by the Board as part of the FY 2018 adopted budget.
Expenditure History: In March 2005, the Board of County Commissioners approved - based on an emergency designation - the
expenditure of up to an additional $500,000 for use in promoting Collier County as a tourist destination in the wake of four (4)
hurricanes during 2004. Similarly, the BCC during FY 2009 approved an emergency advertising stimulus package responding to the
economic recession and its negative effects upon tourism travel and leisure spending. The use of emergency advertising dollars
totaling $1,066,000 continued in FY 2010 under Board authorization recognizing the global economic slowdown. In FY 2011,
$500,000 of emergency reserves was once again dedicated to marketing the destination in anticipation of building tourism visitation
in the wake of a stagnate economy. These funds were designated to promote the Group Meetings Market. In September of 2016,
the Board authorized use of approximately $98,000 to be used for design and permitting of the East Naples Pickleball Court Shade
Structure and an Amateur Sports Tourism Complex feasibility study. Following Hurricane Irma in September 2017, the Board
authorized the expenditure of $250,000 to expedite tourism and economic recovery. In FY 2019, $250,000 was authorized to assist
in tourism recovery after the red tide crisis. From FY 2020 - FY 2023, the budgets allocate $500,000 for an emergency promotional
campaign to expediate tourism recovery, but it has not been expended.
Notes:
The FY 2026 budget has been prepared with a $1,500,000 reserve.
Current FY 2026:
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Tourism Development Council (TDC)
TDC Category C Non County Museum - Fund (1103)
Mission Statement
To provide marketing assistance for marketing and promotion to Collier County Non-County Museums.
FY 2026
Budget
FY 2026
Total FTE
FY 2026
Revenues
FY 2026
Net CostProgram Summary
Tourism Operations - RG 3,800-3,800-
Operations and administration of the Tourism Division
Tourist Development Tax Grants - QP, RG -10,600760,600750,000-
Administration of grants to improve community offerings in Collier County
in various areas to improve the quality of life. Grant areas include Beach
Renourishment, Beach Park Facilities, Sports, Arts and Culture/Non-
County Museums and Marketing.
Reserves, Transfers, Interest - RG 6,8002,137,0002,143,800-
-2,897,600 2,897,600 -Current Level of Service Budget
2,800 4,800 3,800 -3,8004,800 (20.8)%Indirect Cost Reimburs
631,676 850,000 750,000 -750,000717,500 (11.8)%Remittances
Net Operating Budget 634,476 854,800 753,800 -753,800722,300 (11.8)%
18,536 21,700 22,800 -22,80021,700 5.1%Trans to Tax Collector
-1,499,500 2,121,000 -2,121,000-41.4%Restricted for Unfunded Requests
653,013 2,376,000 2,897,600 -2,897,600 22.0%744,000Total Budget
ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
Program Funding Sources ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
926,820 724,300 760,600 -760,600 5.0%835,300Tourist Devel Tax
68,314 5,900 6,100 -6,100 3.4%35,600Interest/Misc
1,700,200 1,682,300 2,169,200 -2,169,200 28.9%2,042,300Carry Forward
-(36,500)(38,300)-(38,300)4.9%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 2,897,6002,695,334 2,376,000 2,897,600 -22.0%2,913,200
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourism Development Council (TDC)
TDC Category C Non County Museum - Fund (1103)
During FY 05, the administration of Museum Category "C" funding was amended to provide for direct deposit of Tourist
Development Tax proceeds into Fund (1107) in lieu of the previous method that deposited all Museum proceeds into Fund (1103)
and transferred a portion out to County Museums Fund (1107). On July 11, 2017, the Board approved increasing the Tourist
Development Tax from 4% to 5% as well as distribution adjustments among TDT supported funds. The increase was effective
September 1, 2017. Non-County Owned Museum TDT revenues represent approximately 1.91% of the Tourist Development Tax
revenue budget.
Notes:
The forecast includes grant awards of $717,500
Forecast FY 2025:
The proposed grant award budget is $750,000. Approved grants have yet to be awarded.
A reserve for unfunded requests of $2,121,000 has been established for FY 2026.
Current FY 2026:
The estimated TDT revenue allocation to Non-County Museum Grants Fund (1103) is $760,600 approximately 5% above the prior
year budget.
Revenues:
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Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Museum Division
Division Budgetary Cost Summary
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
1,471,138 1,697,600 1,460,900 -1,460,9001,467,800 (13.9)%Personal Services
819,703 927,200 1,150,600 -1,150,600942,500 24.1%Operating Expense
231,600 236,200 165,300 -165,300236,200 (30.0)%Indirect Cost Reimburs
--40,000 -40,00011,300Capital Outlay na
2,522,441 2,861,000 2,816,800 -2,816,8002,657,800Net Operating Budget (1.5)%
40,000 42,100 43,400 -43,40042,100 3.1%Trans to Tax Collector
--150,000 -150,000-Trans to 3026 Museum Capital na
-28,400 33,300 -33,300-17.3%Reserve for Contingencies
--34,600 -34,600-Reserve for Capital na
-(28,300)(30,800)-(30,800)-8.8%Reserve for Attrition
2,562,441 2,903,200 3,047,300 -3,047,300 5.0%2,699,900Total Budget
Appropriations by Program
2024
Actual Adopted
FY 2025 FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
2,522,441 2,861,000 2,816,800 -2,816,8002,657,800 (1.5)%TDC Category C County Museums -
Fund (1107)
Total Net Budget
2,562,441 2,903,200 3,047,300 -3,047,300 5.0%2,699,900Total Budget
Total Transfers and Reserves
2,522,441 2,861,000 2,657,800 2,816,800 -2,816,800
40,000 42,200 42,100 230,500 -230,500
(1.5)%
446.2%
Division Funding Sources
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 -2,000,000 0.0%2,000,000Tourist Devel Tax
5,330 2,200 4,000 -4,000 81.8%4,800Charges For Services
27,671 18,000 12,000 -12,000 (33.3)%15,900Miscellaneous Revenues
24,100 12,000 12,000 -12,000 0.0%15,000Interest/Misc
644,500 711,100 686,900 -686,900 (3.4)%711,100Trans fm 0001 General Fund
247,700 261,500 433,800 -433,800 65.9%386,900Carry Forward
-(101,600)(101,400)-(101,400)(0.2)%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 3,047,3002,949,300 2,903,200 3,047,300 -5.0%3,133,700
Division Position Summary
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
16.00 16.00 13.00 -13.00 (18.8)%TDC Category C County Museums -
Fund (1107)
13.00
Total FTE 16.00 16.00 13.00 13.00 -13.00 (18.8)%
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Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Museum Division
TDC Category C County Museums - Fund (1107)
Mission Statement
The mission of the Collier County Museum Division is to engage residents and visitors in appreciation and understanding
of our communities’ unique heritage and cultural development.
FY 2026
Budget
FY 2026
Total FTE
FY 2026
Revenues
FY 2026
Net CostProgram Summary
Museums & Historic Sites Administration - QP, IAM, RG -781,400781,4001.00
Professional management and administration of the County Museum
system, including management of the relationship with our 501-c-3
support organization, Friends of the Collier County Museums.
Collections, Exhibition & Information Services - QP, IAM -212,000212,0001.00
Professional management of the Museum Collection, including
acquisition, registration and cataloging, incoming and outgoing loans of
material, research and interpretation of material, and conservation of
artifacts; research, development, and maintenance of permanent exhibits;
and public services related to preserving, researching, and interpreting
local history and providing public access to the same. The collection and
archive contain tens of thousands of documents, photographs, and
artifacts.
Education Services - QP, RG -151,000151,0001.00
Curriculum-based education programs including preschool programs,
homeschool days, and school field trips; adult programming including
lectures and tours; special events; outreach programs delivering age-
appropriate museum content in the community.
Museum of the Everglades - QP, IAM -232,500232,5002.00
Development, maintenance, and operation of the Museum of the
Everglades in Everglades City, including temporary exhibits, the Third
Thursday Lecture Series, and other programs and special events;
management of the relationship with our 501-c-3 support organization,
Friends of the Museum of the Everglades.
Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch - QP, IAM -384,600384,6002.00
Development, maintenance, and operation of the Immokalee Pioneer
Museum at Roberts Ranch in Immokalee, including temporary exhibits;
events and programming; the annual Cattle Drive and Jamboree; and
development, cultivation, and ongoing harvesting and distribution of fruits
and vegetables from the onsite food forest.
Naples Depot Museum - QP, IAM -262,000262,0002.00
Development, maintenance, and operation of the Naples Depot Museum
and its three pieces of rolling stock in downtown Naples, including
temporary exhibits, programs and events, and development of the Black
History Baggage Car; management of the relationship with the co-
located Naples Train Museum operated by Southwest Heritage, Inc.
Marco Island Historical Museum - QP, IAM -434,900434,9002.00
Development, maintenance, and operation of the Marco Island Historical
Museum on Marco Island, including temporary exhibits, programs and
events, and the loan of the world-famous Key Marco Cat and other
artifacts from the 1896 Cushing expedition (on view through 2026), and
management of the dynamic partnership with the Marco Island Historical
Society.
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Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Museum Division
TDC Category C County Museums - Fund (1107)
FY 2026
Budget
FY 2026
Total FTE
FY 2026
Revenues
FY 2026
Net CostProgram Summary
Collier Museum at Government Center - QP, IAM -188,800188,8001.00
Development, maintenance, and operation of the Collier Museum at
Government Center, including temporary exhibits, the Second Tuesday
Lecture Series and other adult programs, monthly Family Days and other
youth programs, and special events.
Volunteers - QP, RG -103,000103,0001.00
Professional management of the Museum Division volunteer program
including recruitment, screening, selection, training, performance
management, and recognition of volunteers.
Marketing - QP, RG -66,60066,600-
Management of the Museum Division's owned, earned, and paid media
for branding and promotion of casual visitation, programs, exhibits, and
events; coordination of the Division's QA/QC program.
Reserves, Transfers, Interest - RG -230,500230,500-
13.00 3,047,300 3,047,300 -Current Level of Service Budget
FY 2025 FY 20262024FY 2025
BudgetForecastBudgetActualProgram Performance Measures
65,00065,00069,00060,000# of Visitors
8,5008,5008,2008,400Volunteer Hours Contributed
1,471,138 1,697,600 1,460,900 -1,460,9001,467,800 (13.9)%Personal Services
819,703 927,200 1,150,600 -1,150,600942,500 24.1%Operating Expense
231,600 236,200 165,300 -165,300236,200 (30.0)%Indirect Cost Reimburs
--40,000 -40,00011,300Capital Outlay na
Net Operating Budget 2,522,441 2,861,000 2,816,800 -2,816,8002,657,800 (1.5)%
40,000 42,100 43,400 -43,40042,100 3.1%Trans to Tax Collector
--150,000 -150,000-Trans to 3026 Museum Capital na
-28,400 33,300 -33,300-17.3%Reserve for Contingencies
--34,600 -34,600-Reserve for Capital na
-(28,300)(30,800)-(30,800)-8.8%Reserve for Attrition
2,562,441 2,903,200 3,047,300 -3,047,300 5.0%2,699,900Total Budget
ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
Total FTE 16.00 16.00 13.00 13.00 -13.00 (18.8)%
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Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Museum Division
TDC Category C County Museums - Fund (1107)
Program Funding Sources ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 -2,000,000 0.0%2,000,000Tourist Devel Tax
5,330 2,200 4,000 -4,000 81.8%4,800Charges For Services
27,671 18,000 12,000 -12,000 (33.3)%15,900Miscellaneous Revenues
24,100 12,000 12,000 -12,000 0.0%15,000Interest/Misc
644,500 711,100 686,900 -686,900 (3.4)%711,100Trans fm 0001 General Fund
247,700 261,500 433,800 -433,800 65.9%386,900Carry Forward
-(101,600)(101,400)-(101,400)(0.2)%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 3,047,3002,949,300 2,903,200 3,047,300 -5.0%3,133,700
On July 11, 2017, the Board approved increasing the Tourist Development Tax from 4% to 5% and distribution adjustments among
Tourist Tax supported funds. Part of the Board’s action was to limit County Museum Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funding at
$2,000,000 per year. The Museum Division garners additional revenue through its fundraising partners and grants. However, due to
the continuing increase in the cost of doing business, a General Fund transfer remains necessary.
Notes:
Personal services are forecast below adopted budget due to three (3) positions transferring out of the division. These positions
include a Manager - Museum and an Administrative Support Specialist II transferring out to the Workforce Prioritization Pool;
Likewise, a Public Information Officer transferring out to County Manager Communications.
Operating expenses are forecast slightly above adopted budget due to contractual services.
Forecast FY 2025:
Personal services budget for FY 2026 shows a decrease due to the aforementioned position transfers above. Operating expense
increase is driven predominantly by increases in temporary labor costs and the reopening of the Naples Depot Museum that has
been closed since Hurricane Ian.
Current FY 2026:
The principal source of revenue to support County Museums is Tourist Development Taxes (TDT). The estimated FY 2026 TDT
allocation to Museums is anticipated to be $2,000,000. The transfer from the General Fund into Museum Fund (1107) is $686,900.
Modest revenues are budgeted for reproductions, tours, rentals, and special events.
Revenues:
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Coastal Zone Management
Division Budgetary Cost Summary
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
697,615 746,100 793,600 -793,600747,300 6.4%Personal Services
205,509 268,200 264,300 -264,300192,900 (1.5)%Operating Expense
47,900 50,300 65,600 -65,60050,300 30.4%Indirect Cost Reimburs
951,024 1,064,600 1,123,500 -1,123,500990,500Net Operating Budget 5.5%
--45,000 -45,000-Trans to 1005 Stormwtr Ops na
45,000 45,000 ---45,000 (100.0)%Trans to 1017 Water Polltn Ctrl
15,300 15,800 16,200 -16,20015,800 2.5%Trans to 5006 Info Tech Cap
-101,000 ----(100.0)%Reserve for Contingencies
1,011,324 1,226,400 1,184,700 -1,184,700 (3.4)%1,051,300Total Budget
Appropriations by Program
2024
Actual Adopted
FY 2025 FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
951,024 1,064,600 1,123,500 -1,123,500990,500 5.5%TDC Category A Beach Renourish/Pass
Maint Admin-Fund (1102)
Total Net Budget
1,011,324 1,226,400 1,184,700 -1,184,700 (3.4)%1,051,300Total Budget
Total Transfers and Reserves
951,024 1,064,600 990,500 1,123,500 -1,123,500
60,300 161,800 60,800 61,200 -61,200
5.5%
(62.2)%
Division Funding Sources
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
25 ----100Miscellaneous Revenues na
13,583 1,000 1,000 -1,000 0.0%8,300Interest/Misc
2,658 -----Reimb From Other Depts na
992,300 957,500 982,600 -982,600 2.6%957,500Trans fm 1105 TDC Bch&Inlet Mgt
288,800 268,000 201,200 -201,200 (24.9)%286,600Carry Forward
-(100)(100)-(100)0.0%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 1,184,7001,297,366 1,226,400 1,184,700 -(3.4)%1,252,500
Division Position Summary
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
6.00 6.00 6.00 -6.00 0.0%TDC Category A Beach Renourish/Pass
Maint Admin-Fund (1102)
6.00
Total FTE 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 -6.00 0.0%
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Coastal Zone Management
TDC Category A Beach Renourish/Pass Maint Admin-Fund (1102)
Mission Statement
To provide TDC beach renourishment and pass/inlet program management, project administration, engineering,
monitoring, and project management.
FY 2026
Budget
FY 2026
Total FTE
FY 2026
Revenues
FY 2026
Net CostProgram Summary
Department Administration - RG 67,600-67,600-
Provides executive level management, administrative and policy
oversight, strategic planning, budget management, and recruitment
support. Also includes all overhead fixed costs such as insurance,
utilities, IT, fleet maintenance, etc.
TDC Beach Engineering & Renourishment - QP, CD, IAM -246,200982,600736,4004.00
Provides coastal storm protection for lives and property of upland coastal
Collier County. Provides recreational benefits for Collier residents and
tourists.
TDC Raking & Maintenance - QP, IAM 319,500-319,5002.00
Ensures the pristine appearance of public beaches for the enjoyment of
Collier residents and tourists.
Reserves, Transfers, Interest - RG -140,900202,10061,200-
6.00 1,184,700 1,184,700 -Current Level of Service Budget
FY 2025 FY 20262024FY 2025
BudgetForecastBudgetActualProgram Performance Measures
9.58.78.37.73Beach Project Management Costs less than or equal to 15% of TDC
Category A Revenue
697,615 746,100 793,600 -793,600747,300 6.4%Personal Services
205,509 268,200 264,300 -264,300192,900 (1.5)%Operating Expense
47,900 50,300 65,600 -65,60050,300 30.4%Indirect Cost Reimburs
Net Operating Budget 951,024 1,064,600 1,123,500 -1,123,500990,500 5.5%
--45,000 -45,000-Trans to 1005 Stormwtr Ops na
45,000 45,000 ---45,000 (100.0)%Trans to 1017 Water Polltn Ctrl
15,300 15,800 16,200 -16,20015,800 2.5%Trans to 5006 Info Tech Cap
-101,000 ----(100.0)%Reserve for Contingencies
1,011,324 1,226,400 1,184,700 -1,184,700 (3.4)%1,051,300Total Budget
ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
Total FTE 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 -6.00 0.0%
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Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Coastal Zone Management
TDC Category A Beach Renourish/Pass Maint Admin-Fund (1102)
Program Funding Sources ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
25 ----100Miscellaneous Revenues na
13,583 1,000 1,000 -1,000 0.0%8,300Interest/Misc
2,658 -----Reimb From Other Depts na
992,300 957,500 982,600 -982,600 2.6%957,500Trans fm 1105 TDC Bch&Inlet Mgt
288,800 268,000 201,200 -201,200 (24.9)%286,600Carry Forward
-(100)(100)-(100)0.0%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 1,184,7001,297,366 1,226,400 1,184,700 -(3.4)%1,252,500
TDC Beach Renourishment/Pass Maintenance Administration Fund (1102) provides for TDC beach renourishment and pass project
administration, engineering, monitoring, and project management. Budgeted projects are summarized in Beach
Renourishment/Pass Maintenance Capital Fund (1105).
Notes:
Personal services are forecasted to align with the FY 2025 adopted budget.
Operating expenses are forecasted lower than the FY 2025 adopted budget due to savings in rental costs with the movement from a
leased office space to a county-owned building.
Forecast FY 2025:
Personal services increased due to general wage adjustment.
Operating expenses have decreased slightly due to fleet maintenance and insurance savings.
Current FY 2026:
Funding for beach renourishment and pass/inlet program management is provided by Tourist Development Tax funds transferred
from TDC Beach Renourishment/Pass Maintenance Fund (1105).
Revenues:
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourist Development Council (TDC) Capital
Division Budgetary Cost Summary
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
127,377 -11,743,900 -11,743,900457,400Operating Expense na
127,377 -11,743,900 -11,743,900457,400Net Operating Budget na
138,963 173,800 182,500 -182,500173,800 5.0%Trans to Tax Collector
3,754,500 3,694,100 3,690,000 -3,690,0003,694,100 (0.1)%Trans to 2017 TDT Rev Bond
2,698,200 3,431,500 3,573,100 -3,573,1003,431,500 4.1%Trans to 3007 Sports Complex
-397,500 397,500 -397,500-0.0%Reserve for Capital
6,719,039 7,696,900 19,587,000 -19,587,000 154.5%7,756,800Total Budget
Appropriations by Program
2024
Actual Adopted
FY 2025 FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
127,377 -11,743,900 -11,743,900457,400TDC Capital Projects Fund (1108)na
Total Net Budget
6,719,039 7,696,900 19,587,000 -19,587,000 154.5%7,756,800Total Budget
Total Transfers and Reserves
127,377 -457,400 11,743,900 -11,743,900
6,591,663 7,696,900 7,299,400 7,843,100 -7,843,100 1.9%
na
Division Funding Sources
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
6,948,137 5,415,500 5,686,300 -5,686,300 5.0%6,245,100Tourist Devel Tax
97,990 50,000 50,000 -50,000 0.0%50,000Interest/Misc
--11,743,900 -11,743,900-Trans fm 1101 Tourism Promo na
3,528,400 2,504,700 2,393,700 -2,393,700 (4.4)%3,855,400Carry Forward
-(273,300)(286,900)-(286,900)5.0%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 19,587,00010,574,527 7,696,900 19,587,000 -154.5%10,150,500
CIP Category / Project Title Adopted ForecastedAmended BudgetBudgetBudgetBudgetBudget
FY 2025 FY 2025FY 2025 FY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026
County Manager's Capital
2023 US Open Pickleball ENCP -----457,400457,399-
PickleBall Improvement Project ----1,000,000---
TDC Project ----10,743,900---
X-fers/Reserves - Fund (1108)----7,843,1007,299,4007,696,9007,696,900
Department Total Project Budget 7,696,900 8,154,299 7,756,800 19,587,000 ----
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Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourist Development Council (TDC) Capital
TDC Capital Projects Fund (1108)
Mission Statement
To manage TDT supported capital projects including the portion of the 5th penny of Tourist Development Tax earmarked
for Sports & Special Events Complex capital improvements and debt service.
127,377 -11,743,900 -11,743,900457,400Operating Expense na
Net Operating Budget 127,377 -11,743,900 -11,743,900457,400 na
138,963 173,800 182,500 -182,500173,800 5.0%Trans to Tax Collector
3,754,500 3,694,100 3,690,000 -3,690,0003,694,100 (0.1)%Trans to 2017 TDT Rev Bond
2,698,200 3,431,500 3,573,100 -3,573,1003,431,500 4.1%Trans to 3007 Sports Complex
-397,500 397,500 -397,500-0.0%Reserve for Capital
6,719,039 7,696,900 19,587,000 -19,587,000 154.5%7,756,800Total Budget
ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
Program Funding Sources ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
6,948,137 5,415,500 5,686,300 -5,686,300 5.0%6,245,100Tourist Devel Tax
97,990 50,000 50,000 -50,000 0.0%50,000Interest/Misc
--11,743,900 -11,743,900-Trans fm 1101 Tourism Promo na
3,528,400 2,504,700 2,393,700 -2,393,700 (4.4)%3,855,400Carry Forward
-(273,300)(286,900)-(286,900)5.0%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 19,587,00010,574,527 7,696,900 19,587,000 -154.5%10,150,500
CIP Category / Project Title Adopted ForecastedAmended BudgetBudgetBudgetBudgetBudget
FY 2025 FY 2025FY 2025 FY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026
County Manager's Capital
-457,399 457,400 -----2023 US Open Pickleball ENCP
--0 1,000,000 ----PickleBall Improvement Project
--0 10,743,900 ----TDC Project
7,696,900 7,696,900 7,299,400 7,843,100 ----X-fers/Reserves - Fund (1108)
Program Total Project Budget 7,696,900 8,154,299 7,756,800 19,587,000 ----
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Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourist Development Council (TDC) Capital
TDC Capital Projects Fund (1108)
On July 11, 2017 the Board approved increasing the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) from 4% to 5% as well as distribution
adjustments among Tourist Tax supported funds. The County's Sports & Special Events Complex is funded by a portion (71.4%) of
the added 5th percent. Proceeds from Collier County Tourist Development Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 were used to
construct the facility.
Notes:
An annual TDT tax distribution to this fund supports debt service for the Paradise Coast Sports & Events Complex Bond shown as a
transfer to Fund (2017). Additionally, the forecast includes a transfer of $3,431,500 to Fund (3007) supporting a portion of Sports
and Events Complex construction.
Forecast FY 2025:
A transfer of $3,573,100 to Fund (3007) for construction funding for the Paradise Coast Sports and Events Complex is provided in
addition to a transfer to the Tourist Development Tax Revenue Bond Fund (2017).
Current FY 2026:
This fund is supported by an allocation of 71.4% of the 5th penny of the Tourist Development Tax, budgeted at $5,686,300 or 5%
higher than the prior year. Additionally, a transfer from TDC Category B Promotion Fund (1101) is programmed to fund TDC eligible
projects.
Revenues:
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Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
TDC Beach Renourishment/Pass Maintenance Capital
Division Budgetary Cost Summary
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
25,510 900 ---900 (100.0)%Personal Services
876,466 2,449,400 1,070,900 -1,070,90026,588,800 (56.3)%Operating Expense
1,668,382 3,605,000 13,130,000 -13,130,00024,209,200 264.2%Capital Outlay
2,570,359 6,055,300 14,200,900 -14,200,90050,798,900Net Operating Budget 134.5%
380,084 369,600 388,100 -388,100419,600 5.0%Trans to Tax Collector
992,300 957,500 982,600 -982,600957,500 2.6%Trans to 1102 TDC Bch&Inlet Mgt
171,700 171,700 241,000 -241,000171,700 40.4%Trans to 1804 P&R Sea Turtle
-59,663,900 58,343,300 -58,343,300-(2.2)%Reserve for Capital
-1,000,000 1,500,000 -1,500,000-50.0%Reserve for Catastrophic Event
4,114,442 68,218,000 75,655,900 -75,655,900 10.9%52,347,700Total Budget
Appropriations by Program
2024
Actual Adopted
FY 2025 FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
2,570,359 6,055,300 14,200,900 -14,200,90050,798,900 134.5%TDC Category A Beach Renourish/Pass
Maint Cap - Fund (1105)
Total Net Budget
4,114,442 68,218,000 75,655,900 -75,655,900 10.9%52,347,700Total Budget
Total Transfers and Reserves
2,570,359 6,055,300 50,798,900 14,200,900 -14,200,900
1,544,084 62,162,700 1,548,800 61,455,000 -61,455,000
134.5%
(1.1)%
Division Funding Sources
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
18,956,918 14,782,800 15,522,000 -15,522,000 5.0%17,047,400Tourist Devel Tax
3,782,073 ----13,300Intergovernmental Revenues na
19,860 -----Miscellaneous Revenues na
2,673,498 1,250,000 1,250,000 -1,250,000 0.0%1,250,000Interest/Misc
250,000 250,000 250,000 -250,000 0.0%250,000Adv/Repay fm 3007 Sports Cmplx
74,548,100 52,736,800 59,472,500 -59,472,500 12.8%93,259,500Carry Forward
-(801,600)(838,600)-(838,600)4.6%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 75,655,900100,230,450 68,218,000 75,655,900 -10.9%111,820,200
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
TDC Beach Renourishment/Pass Maintenance Capital
CIP Category / Project Title Adopted ForecastedAmended BudgetBudgetBudgetBudgetBudget
FY 2025 FY 2025FY 2025 FY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026
Hurricane Events
Hurricane Ian -----11,747,00011,746,973-
Hurricane Irma -----583,700583,745-
Hurricane Milton -----5,039,000838,978-
Parks & Recreation Capital
AOlesky Sea Wall Repair -----420,600420,616-
-----420,600420,616-Parks & Recreation Capital
Tourist Development Council - Beaches
Beach Emergency Response -----547,600547,575-
Beach Tilling ----30,000222,400222,37930,000
Beach Tractor Shelter -----22,30022,349-
City/County Beach Monitoring ----170,000231,500231,516170,000
Clam Pass Beach Maintenance -----380,300380,253-
Clam Pass Dredge Pelican Bay ----250,000579,100579,14820,000
Co Beach Analysis & Design -----38,90038,91625,000
Coastal Resiliency -----2,227,9002,227,896500,000
Collier Creek Modeling, Jetty Rework and
Channel Training
-----4,120,1004,120,040-
County Beach Cleaning ----670,9001,085,3001,085,228500,300
Doctors Pass Dredging ----500,000273,100273,08650,000
Jolly Bridge Ongoing Maintenance -----46,60046,625-
Local Gov't Funding Request ----25,00054,90054,90325,000
Lowdermilk Maintenance ----200,000200,000200,000-
Marco S NTP & Renourishment ----200,000586,100586,023200,000
Naples Beach Cleaning ----200,000657,300657,303200,000
Naples Beach Renourishment ----5,000,0003,171,2003,171,2071,750,000
Naples Pier Repair and Maintenance -----2,600,0002,600,014-
Near Shore Hard Bottom Monitoring ----230,000616,500616,531230,000
Park Shore Bch Renourishment -----7,575,1007,575,055-
Sea Turtle Monitoring ----398,200572,700572,614546,500
Shore Bird Monitoring ----25,000211,800211,75725,000
TDC Administration ----75,000539,000538,96575,000
Tigartail Lagoon -----380,000380,000380,000
Tiger Tail Beach Access Road Expansion ----25,00075,00075,00025,000
Vanderbilt Beach Renourishment ----5,000,0005,944,5005,944,4851,750,000
Vegetation Repairs - Exotic Removal -----147,900147,866-
Wiggins Pass Dredge ----1,600,000474,200474,243100,000
X-fers/Reserves - Fund (1105)----61,455,0001,548,80058,069,72262,162,700
X-fers/Reserves - Fund (1804)------793,000307,600
----76,054,10035,130,10092,443,69969,072,100Tourist Development Council -
Beaches
Department Total Project Budget 69,072,100 106,034,011 52,920,400 76,054,100 ----
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Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
TDC Beach Renourishment/Pass Maintenance Capital
TDC Category A Beach Renourish/Pass Maint Cap - Fund (1105)
Mission Statement
To account for capital projects funded by Tourist Development Tax (TDT) for Beach Renourishment / Pass Maintenance
projects.
25,510 900 ---900 (100.0)%Personal Services
876,466 2,449,400 1,070,900 -1,070,90026,588,800 (56.3)%Operating Expense
1,668,382 3,605,000 13,130,000 -13,130,00024,209,200 264.2%Capital Outlay
Net Operating Budget 2,570,359 6,055,300 14,200,900 -14,200,90050,798,900 134.5%
380,084 369,600 388,100 -388,100419,600 5.0%Trans to Tax Collector
992,300 957,500 982,600 -982,600957,500 2.6%Trans to 1102 TDC Bch&Inlet Mgt
171,700 171,700 241,000 -241,000171,700 40.4%Trans to 1804 P&R Sea Turtle
-59,663,900 58,343,300 -58,343,300-(2.2)%Reserve for Capital
-1,000,000 1,500,000 -1,500,000-50.0%Reserve for Catastrophic Event
4,114,442 68,218,000 75,655,900 -75,655,900 10.9%52,347,700Total Budget
ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
Program Funding Sources ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
18,956,918 14,782,800 15,522,000 -15,522,000 5.0%17,047,400Tourist Devel Tax
3,782,073 ----13,300Intergovernmental Revenues na
19,860 -----Miscellaneous Revenues na
2,673,498 1,250,000 1,250,000 -1,250,000 0.0%1,250,000Interest/Misc
250,000 250,000 250,000 -250,000 0.0%250,000Adv/Repay fm 3007 Sports Cmplx
74,548,100 52,736,800 59,472,500 -59,472,500 12.8%93,259,500Carry Forward
-(801,600)(838,600)-(838,600)4.6%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 75,655,900100,230,450 68,218,000 75,655,900 -10.9%111,820,200
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Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
TDC Beach Renourishment/Pass Maintenance Capital
TDC Category A Beach Renourish/Pass Maint Cap - Fund (1105)
CIP Category / Project Title Adopted ForecastedAmended BudgetBudgetBudgetBudgetBudget
FY 2025 FY 2025FY 2025 FY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026
Hurricane Events
-11,746,973 11,747,000 -----Hurricane Ian
-583,745 583,700 -----Hurricane Irma
-838,978 5,039,000 -----Hurricane Milton
Parks & Recreation Capital
-420,616 420,600 -----AOlesky Sea Wall Repair
-----420,600420,616-Parks & Recreation Capital
Tourist Development Council - Beaches
-547,575 547,600 -----Beach Emergency Response
30,000 222,379 222,400 30,000 ----Beach Tilling
-22,349 22,300 -----Beach Tractor Shelter
170,000 231,516 231,500 170,000 ----City/County Beach Monitoring
-380,253 380,300 -----Clam Pass Beach Maintenance
20,000 579,148 579,100 250,000 ----Clam Pass Dredge Pelican Bay
25,000 38,916 38,900 -----Co Beach Analysis & Design
500,000 2,227,896 2,227,900 -----Coastal Resiliency
-4,120,040 4,120,100 -----Collier Creek Modeling, Jetty Rework and
Channel Training
500,300 1,085,228 1,085,300 670,900 ----County Beach Cleaning
50,000 273,086 273,100 500,000 ----Doctors Pass Dredging
-46,625 46,600 -----Jolly Bridge Ongoing Maintenance
25,000 54,903 54,900 25,000 ----Local Gov't Funding Request
-200,000 200,000 200,000 ----Lowdermilk Maintenance
200,000 586,023 586,100 200,000 ----Marco S NTP & Renourishment
200,000 657,303 657,300 200,000 ----Naples Beach Cleaning
1,750,000 3,171,207 3,171,200 5,000,000 ----Naples Beach Renourishment
-2,600,014 2,600,000 -----Naples Pier Repair and Maintenance
230,000 616,531 616,500 230,000 ----Near Shore Hard Bottom Monitoring
-7,575,055 7,575,100 -----Park Shore Bch Renourishment
25,000 211,757 211,800 25,000 ----Shore Bird Monitoring
75,000 538,965 539,000 75,000 ----TDC Administration
380,000 380,000 380,000 -----Tigartail Lagoon
25,000 75,000 75,000 25,000 ----Tiger Tail Beach Access Road Expansion
1,750,000 5,944,485 5,944,500 5,000,000 ----Vanderbilt Beach Renourishment
-147,866 147,900 -----Vegetation Repairs - Exotic Removal
100,000 474,243 474,200 1,600,000 ----Wiggins Pass Dredge
62,162,700 58,069,722 1,548,800 61,455,000 ----X-fers/Reserves - Fund (1105)
----75,655,90034,557,40091,078,08568,218,000Tourist Development Council - Beaches
Program Total Project Budget 68,218,000 104,668,397 52,347,700 75,655,900 ----
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Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
TDC Beach Renourishment/Pass Maintenance Capital
TDC Category A Beach Renourish/Pass Maint Cap - Fund (1105)
In December 2005, the Board authorized the segregation of funds collected for park beach facilities from funds collected for beach
renourishment/pass maintenance activities. The fact that dollars dedicated to park beach facilities were co-mingled with beach
renourishment funds proved problematic in identifying compliance with beach renourishment reserve guidelines and in identifying
funds available for park beach facilities. As a result, the Park Beaches Fund (1100) was established allowing staff to budget and
account for revenues and expenditures devoted to park beach projects. The TDC Beach Renourishment Capital Fund (1105)
became solely used to account for beach renourishment/pass maintenance projects and related activities and reserves.
On April 23, 2013, under a 4 percent TDT levy the Board authorized amendments to the Tourist Tax Ordinance revising the
distribution of Tourist Taxes to TDC Category “A” Beach projects. The overall distribution to beach parks and beach renourishment
was reduced from 50% to 41.29% of TDC revenue. Within Category “A”, the distribution to park beach facilities was reduced from
16.67% to 4.48% and the distribution to beach renourishment/Pass Maintenance was increased from 33.33% to 36.82%.
In FY 2018 a reserve for potential reimbursement to the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) was established at
$7,000,000. In a letter dated February 5, 2018, FDEM communicated the settlement of the remaining reimbursement issue.
According to that letter, there is no payment due from the County, instead, out of an outstanding County reimbursement request of
$7,700,000 FDEM has agreed to pay $3,700,000 with the County conceding $4,000,000 of the requested amount. The settlement
allows the segregated reimbursement reserve to be eliminated, and the funds moved to general capital reserves.
On July 11, 2017, the Board approved increasing the Tourist Development Tax from 4% to 5% and distribution adjustments among
Tourist Tax supported funds. Relative to overall Tourist Development Taxes, the beach renourishment allocation represents 38.98%
of the tax revenue budget.
Notes:
Forecast expenditures reflect FY 2024 project budgets and ongoing projects established in prior years.
Forecast FY 2025:
Construction projects programmed for FY 2025 are shown in the table provided.
Current FY 2026:
Tourist Development Taxes is the principal source of revenue to support beach renourishment and inlet management. The Florida
Statute authorizes Beach renourishment and inlet management funding from the first three pennies of TDT. Relative to the three
pennies, the Beach Renourishment Fund (1105) receives 64.96% of available TDC tax revenue and the Beach Park Facilities Fund
(1100) receives 5.96% for a total of 70.92% of available TDT monies going to beaches. Estimated TDT allocation to Beach
Renourishment Fund (1105) is anticipated to be $15,522,000, approximately 5% above the prior year budget.
Revenues:
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Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourist Development Council (TDC) Beach Capital
Division Budgetary Cost Summary
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
113,377 ----328,900Operating Expense na
-----2,820,900Capital Outlay na
-----147,500Remittances na
113,377 ----3,297,300Net Operating Budget na
37,939 35,300 50,000 -50,00035,300 41.6%Trans to Tax Collector
-6,562,100 8,852,700 -8,852,700-34.9%Reserve for Capital
151,316 6,597,400 8,902,700 -8,902,700 34.9%3,332,600Total Budget
Appropriations by Program
2024
Actual Adopted
FY 2025 FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
113,377 ----3,297,300TDC Category A Beach Park Facilities
Cap - Fund (1100)
na
Total Net Budget
151,316 6,597,400 8,902,700 -8,902,700 34.9%3,332,600Total Budget
Total Transfers and Reserves
113,377 -3,297,300 ---
37,939 6,597,400 35,300 8,902,700 -8,902,700 34.9%
na
Division Funding Sources
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
1,741,582 1,357,700 1,425,600 -1,425,600 5.0%1,565,700Tourist Devel Tax
247,049 55,000 60,000 -60,000 9.1%135,500Interest/Misc
250,000 250,000 250,000 -250,000 0.0%250,000Adv/Repay fm 3007 Sports Cmplx
6,532,400 5,005,400 7,241,400 -7,241,400 44.7%8,622,800Carry Forward
-(70,700)(74,300)-(74,300)5.1%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 8,902,7008,771,030 6,597,400 8,902,700 -34.9%10,574,000
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Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourist Development Council (TDC) Beach Capital
CIP Category / Project Title Adopted ForecastedAmended BudgetBudgetBudgetBudgetBudget
FY 2025 FY 2025FY 2025 FY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026
Growth Management Community Development Capital
MI Beach Access Reim -----147,500147,500-
Parks & Recreation Capital
RegPk - Lightning Detection -----100,000100,000-
Vanderbilt Pkg Garage Repairs -----385,000385,046-
-----485,000485,046-Parks & Recreation Capital
Tourist Development Council - Park Beaches
Barefoot Beach Boardwalk & Pavilions -----54,00054,016-
Barefoot Beach Boardwalk Repairs -----284,400284,397-
Barefoot Beach Cons Bldg -----10,60010,600-
Barefoot Beach Parking & Road
Seal/Stripe
-----567,800567,801-
Barefoot Beach Preserve -----205,700205,775-
Beach Park Facility Maintenance -----58,30058,287-
Beach Pk Restroom Cleaning -----7,4007,390-
Boardwalk Replacement -----177,700177,675-
Clam Pass Boardwalk Repair -----31,80031,791-
Clam Pass Park Improv -----40,10040,070-
Clam Pass Restroom Expansion -----8,8008,755-
Clam Pass Trim Mangrove -----38,80038,805-
FDOT STSD Beach Bus Circular -----97,40097,413-
Parking Meters -----19,30019,250-
Tigertail Beach Bathroom -----282,300282,295-
Tigertail Beach Park Improvements -----461,300461,317-
Tigertail Beach Update Playground -----1,6001,626-
Vanderbilt Bch Boardwalk Improvements -----317,500317,444-
X-fers/Reserves - Fund (1100)----8,902,70035,3006,449,9006,597,400
----8,902,7002,700,1009,114,6076,597,400Tourist Development Council - Park
Beaches
Department Total Project Budget 6,597,400 9,747,153 3,332,600 8,902,700 ----
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourist Development Council (TDC) Beach Capital
TDC Category A Beach Park Facilities Cap - Fund (1100)
113,377 ----328,900Operating Expense na
-----2,820,900Capital Outlay na
-----147,500Remittances na
Net Operating Budget 113,377 ----3,297,300 na
37,939 35,300 50,000 -50,00035,300 41.6%Trans to Tax Collector
-6,562,100 8,852,700 -8,852,700-34.9%Reserve for Capital
151,316 6,597,400 8,902,700 -8,902,700 34.9%3,332,600Total Budget
ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
Program Funding Sources ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
1,741,582 1,357,700 1,425,600 -1,425,600 5.0%1,565,700Tourist Devel Tax
247,049 55,000 60,000 -60,000 9.1%135,500Interest/Misc
250,000 250,000 250,000 -250,000 0.0%250,000Adv/Repay fm 3007 Sports Cmplx
6,532,400 5,005,400 7,241,400 -7,241,400 44.7%8,622,800Carry Forward
-(70,700)(74,300)-(74,300)5.1%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 8,902,7008,771,030 6,597,400 8,902,700 -34.9%10,574,000
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Tourist Development Council (TDC) Beach Capital
TDC Category A Beach Park Facilities Cap - Fund (1100)
CIP Category / Project Title Adopted ForecastedAmended BudgetBudgetBudgetBudgetBudget
FY 2025 FY 2025FY 2025 FY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026
Growth Management Community Development Capital
-147,500 147,500 -----MI Beach Access Reim
Parks & Recreation Capital
-100,000 100,000 -----RegPk - Lightning Detection
-385,046 385,000 -----Vanderbilt Pkg Garage Repairs
-----485,000485,046-Parks & Recreation Capital
Tourist Development Council - Park Beaches
-54,016 54,000 -----Barefoot Beach Boardwalk & Pavilions
-284,397 284,400 -----Barefoot Beach Boardwalk Repairs
-10,600 10,600 -----Barefoot Beach Cons Bldg
-567,801 567,800 -----Barefoot Beach Parking & Road
Seal/Stripe
-205,775 205,700 -----Barefoot Beach Preserve
-58,287 58,300 -----Beach Park Facility Maintenance
-7,390 7,400 -----Beach Pk Restroom Cleaning
-177,675 177,700 -----Boardwalk Replacement
-31,791 31,800 -----Clam Pass Boardwalk Repair
-40,070 40,100 -----Clam Pass Park Improv
-8,755 8,800 -----Clam Pass Restroom Expansion
-38,805 38,800 -----Clam Pass Trim Mangrove
-97,413 97,400 -----FDOT STSD Beach Bus Circular
-19,250 19,300 -----Parking Meters
-282,295 282,300 -----Tigertail Beach Bathroom
-461,317 461,300 -----Tigertail Beach Park Improvements
-1,626 1,600 -----Tigertail Beach Update Playground
-317,444 317,500 -----Vanderbilt Bch Boardwalk Improvements
6,597,400 6,449,900 35,300 8,902,700 ----X-fers/Reserves - Fund (1100)
----8,902,7002,700,1009,114,6076,597,400Tourist Development Council - Park
Beaches
Program Total Project Budget 6,597,400 9,747,153 3,332,600 8,902,700 ----
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Parks and Recreation Division Capital
Sports & Events Complex Capital (3007)
Mission Statement
To provide accounting for bond and loan proceeds, and annual capital allocations for the Sports & Special Events
Complex.
151,299 ----105,800Operating Expense na
380,594 3,745,700 3,583,500 -3,583,50015,305,400 (4.3)%Capital Outlay
Net Operating Budget 531,893 3,745,700 3,583,500 -3,583,50015,411,200 (4.3)%
250,000 250,000 250,000 -250,000250,000 0.0%Adv/Repay to 1100 TDC Bch Fac
250,000 250,000 250,000 -250,000250,000 0.0%Adv/Repay to 1105 TDC Bch&Inlet
1,031,893 4,245,700 4,083,500 -4,083,500 (3.8)%15,911,200Total Budget
ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
Program Funding Sources ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
200,000 -----Miscellaneous Revenues na
348,534 150,000 150,000 -150,000 0.0%187,400Interest/Misc
2,698,200 3,431,500 3,573,100 -3,573,100 4.1%3,431,500Trans fm 1108 TDC Cap
1,500,000 671,000 ---(100.0)%671,000Trans fm 3093 Rd ImpFee #4
8,274,400 700 367,900 -367,900 52,457.1%11,989,200Carry Forward
-(7,500)(7,500)-(7,500)0.0%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 4,083,50013,021,134 4,245,700 4,083,500 -(3.8)%16,279,100
CIP Category / Project Title Adopted ForecastedAmended BudgetBudgetBudgetBudgetBudget
FY 2025 FY 2025FY 2025 FY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026
Growth Management Community Development Capital
3,745,700 15,411,055 15,411,200 3,583,500 ----Sports & Special Events Complex
Parks & Recreation Capital
500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 ----X-fers/Reserves - Fund (3007)
----500,000500,000500,000500,000Parks & Recreation Capital
Program Total Project Budget 4,245,700 15,911,055 15,911,200 4,083,500 ----
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Parks and Recreation Division Capital
Sports & Events Complex Capital (3007)
The FY 2026 capital allocation for the Paradise Coast Sports Complex is $3,583,500. Loan repayments of $250,000 each are
programmed for TDC Beach Facility Fund (1100) and TDC Beach Renourishment Fund (1105).
Loan Balances as of 9/30/2025:
TDC Beach Facility Fund (1100) $6,800,000
TDC Beach Renourishment Fund (1105) $9,400,000
Current FY 2026:
A transfer of $3,573,100 in Tourist Development Tax from TDC Capital Fund (1108) is programmed along with interest of $150,000
and carryforward of $367,900.
Revenues:
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Parks & Recreation Division
Division Budgetary Cost Summary
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
628,179 692,900 583,400 -583,400601,800 (15.8)%Personal Services
4,561,107 6,770,700 7,113,100 -7,113,1007,363,200 5.1%Operating Expense
55,000 66,000 38,700 -38,70066,000 (41.4)%Indirect Cost Reimburs
235,003 683,500 871,600 -871,600771,600 27.5%Capital Outlay
5,479,289 8,213,100 8,606,800 -8,606,8008,802,600Net Operating Budget 4.8%
-87,800 18,300 -18,300-(79.2)%Reserve for Contingencies
-669,500 225,800 -225,800-(66.3)%Reserve for Capital
-1,250,500 1,617,600 -1,617,600-29.4%Reserve for Future Capital Replacements
-237,100 258,800 -258,800-9.2%Reserve for Motor Pool Cap
5,479,289 10,458,000 10,727,300 -10,727,300 2.6%8,802,600Total Budget
Appropriations by Program
2024
Actual Adopted
FY 2025 FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
5,479,289 8,213,100 8,606,800 -8,606,8008,802,600 4.8%Sports & Events Complex (1109)
Total Net Budget
5,479,289 10,458,000 10,727,300 -10,727,300 2.6%8,802,600Total Budget
Total Transfers and Reserves
5,479,289 8,213,100 8,802,600 8,606,800 -8,606,800
-2,244,900 -2,120,500 -2,120,500
4.8%
(5.5)%
Division Funding Sources
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
2,858,172 3,987,600 3,940,000 -3,940,000 (1.2)%3,712,600Charges For Services
1,373 500 500 -500 0.0%500Miscellaneous Revenues
163,123 17,700 18,200 -18,200 2.8%163,500Interest/Misc
3,029,100 2,979,500 2,890,100 -2,890,100 (3.0)%2,979,500Trans fm 0001 General Fund
498,400 515,800 531,300 -531,300 3.0%515,800Trans fm 1101 Tourism Promo
3,915,400 3,157,200 3,545,100 -3,545,100 12.3%4,975,800Carry Forward
-(200,300)(197,900)-(197,900)(1.2)%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 10,727,30010,465,568 10,458,000 10,727,300 -2.6%12,347,700
Division Position Summary
2024
Actual
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2025
Forecast
FY 2026
Current
FY 2026
Expanded
FY 2026
Tent.July
FY 2026
Change
6.00 6.00 5.00 -5.00 (16.7)%Sports & Events Complex (1109)5.00
Total FTE 6.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 -5.00 (16.7)%
Fiscal Year 2026 1 Growth Management Community Development Department
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Parks & Recreation Division
Sports & Events Complex (1109)
Mission Statement
To develop a regional tournament caliber sports & events facility that promotes Collier County as a best in class sports
tourism destination.
FY 2026
Budget
FY 2026
Total FTE
FY 2026
Revenues
FY 2026
Net CostProgram Summary
Sports Marketing - QP, RG 100-100-
Advertising and promotional campaigns designed to enhance public
awareness, engagement, and attendance at sporting events, while
highlighting the County's sports venues as premier destinations for
athletes, spectators, and event organizers.
Sports & Events Complex Maintenance - QP, IAM 843,500-843,5004.00
Regular and preventive maintenance of the Sports & Events Complex to
keep all facilities, equipment, and systems in good working condition,
ensuring the complex stays safe, clean, and fully functional for daily use
and special events.
Sports & Events Complex Utilities - QP, IAM 497,000-497,000-
Sports & Events Complex essential utility services including electricity,
gas, trash removal, water, and sewer. These services are necessary to
maintain a clean, safe, and fully functioning environment for daily
operations and scheduled events at the complex.
Sports & Events Complex Operations - QP, IAM 1,774,4205001,774,9201.00
Sports & Events Complex ongoing costs required to support the daily
operations of the complex, including staffing, supplies, equipment, minor
repairs, and other expenses necessary to ensure smooth and efficient
facility use.
Sports & Events Complex Capital Improvements - QP, IAM -871,600871,600-
Funding for large-scale improvements and equipment for the complex,
such as upgrades, renovations, and major purchases to support long-
term use.
Sports & Events Complex Contract Management Maintenance - QP -45,500745,500700,000-
Sports & Events Complex costs for landscape and facility maintenance
services provided by the management company to ensure the complex
remains clean, safe, and fully operational for daily activities and events.
Sports & Events Complex Contract Management Direct Cost - QP 1,378,00065,0001,443,000-
Sports & Events Complex costs attributed to products and services
provided by the management company, including facility operations,
event coordination, and other support services necessary for the effective
running of the complex.
Fiscal Year 2026 2 Growth Management Community Development Department
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Parks & Recreation Division
Sports & Events Complex (1109)
FY 2026
Budget
FY 2026
Total FTE
FY 2026
Revenues
FY 2026
Net CostProgram Summary
Sports & Events Complex Contract Management Operations - QP -1,391,3203,868,0002,476,680-
Sports & Events Complex ongoing costs associated with the
management company's operational activities, including staff,
administrative expenses, and resources needed to support the day-to-day
functions of the complex.
Reserves, Transfers, Interest - RG -3,056,2005,176,7002,120,500-
5.00 10,727,300 10,727,300 -Current Level of Service Budget
628,179 692,900 583,400 -583,400601,800 (15.8)%Personal Services
4,561,107 6,770,700 7,113,100 -7,113,1007,363,200 5.1%Operating Expense
55,000 66,000 38,700 -38,70066,000 (41.4)%Indirect Cost Reimburs
235,003 683,500 871,600 -871,600771,600 27.5%Capital Outlay
Net Operating Budget 5,479,289 8,213,100 8,606,800 -8,606,8008,802,600 4.8%
-87,800 18,300 -18,300-(79.2)%Reserve for Contingencies
-669,500 225,800 -225,800-(66.3)%Reserve for Capital
-1,250,500 1,617,600 -1,617,600-29.4%Reserve for Future Capital Replacements
-237,100 258,800 -258,800-9.2%Reserve for Motor Pool Cap
5,479,289 10,458,000 10,727,300 -10,727,300 2.6%8,802,600Total Budget
ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
Total FTE 6.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 -5.00 (16.7)%
Program Funding Sources ForecastAdopted Tent.July ChangeExpandedActualCurrent
FY 2025 FY 2026FY 2026FY 2026FY 20252024 FY 2026
2,858,172 3,987,600 3,940,000 -3,940,000 (1.2)%3,712,600Charges For Services
1,373 500 500 -500 0.0%500Miscellaneous Revenues
163,123 17,700 18,200 -18,200 2.8%163,500Interest/Misc
3,029,100 2,979,500 2,890,100 -2,890,100 (3.0)%2,979,500Trans fm 0001 General Fund
498,400 515,800 531,300 -531,300 3.0%515,800Trans fm 1101 Tourism Promo
3,915,400 3,157,200 3,545,100 -3,545,100 12.3%4,975,800Carry Forward
-(200,300)(197,900)-(197,900)(1.2)%-Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding 10,727,30010,465,568 10,458,000 10,727,300 -2.6%12,347,700
Fiscal Year 2026 3 Growth Management Community Development Department
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2026 Tent.July Budget
Parks & Recreation Division
Sports & Events Complex (1109)
Personal Services are forecast lower than the adopted budget due to the mid-year transfer of one (1) FTE.
Forecast expenditures reflect expected facility management, operations & maintenance expenses as well as acquisition of fixtures
and equipment.
Forecast FY 2025:
Personal Services decreases reflect the position change outlined above, offset by FY 2026 salary adjustments.
The above FY 2026 budget includes funding for management, operations, and athletic field maintenance through a contractual
arrangement with Sports Facilities Management as well as projected revenues as depicted below:
Revenue $ 3,940,000
COGS $ 1,443,000
Expense $ 3,150,900
This budget is based on 17 salaried employees, 2 hourly employees, and multiple part-time positions. Per the agreement,
reductions and additions to various positions may be made at the Manager's discretion throughout the year due to business tempo,
trends, opportunities, and budget requirements.
Additionally, this budget contains funding for county staffing, general facility maintenance, and fixtures and equipment acquisition.
Reserves are programmed annually for future capital equipment replacement.
Current FY 2026:
Funding is provided through operational and event revenues, ongoing operational transfers from the General Fund (0001), and from
the Tourist Development Tax Promotion Fund (1101).
Revenues:
Fiscal Year 2026 4 Growth Management Community Development Department
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7/15/2025
Item # 8.C
ID# 2025-2293
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve a request for reimbursement from the City of Marco Island in the amount of $647,873 using
tourist development tax funds for costs to restore the beach sand berm of the Tigertail / Sand Dollar Island spit in
Northwestern Marco Island resulting from impacts of Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricanes Helene and Milton,
authorize the necessary budget amendment, and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism.
OBJECTIVE: Approve the City of Marco Island’s request for reimbursement for restoring the Tigertail/Sand Dollar
Island beach.
CONSIDERATIONS: Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island is a beach sand spit in northwestern Marco Island and is
part of a valuable ecosystem which includes recreational assets and tourist attractions. The project in its entirety is
located on public beach and wetland areas designated as Critical Wildlife Area by the State of Florida and can only be
accessed by land through Collier County Tigertail Beach Park at the south part of the system. The project is in the public
interest providing environmental, social and economic benefits and storm protection. The Tigertail Lagoon and Sand
Dollar Island ecosystem is a protected natural preserve and a Critical Wildlife Area that provides valuable habitat for a
variety of birds, sea turtles, manatees, and seagrasses. Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island are also valuable Marco
Island recreational resources for residents and tourists for birding, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, kitesurfing, and,
on the northern half, boating.
The ecosystem is accessed by the public via Collier County’s Tigertail Beach Park at the southern end of the lagoon and
via boat at the northern end of the lagoon. Tigertail Beach is one of 510 points on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife
Trail and is considered one of the best all-around birding spots in southwest Florida. Reader’s Digest named this area as
one of the “15 Best Beaches in Florida Locals Want to Keep Secret.” The County Park is one of only three public beach
access points on Marco Island and receives over 200,000 visitors annually. It has a relatively large public parking area,
playground, and bathrooms. A shuttle bus runs from some hotels to the park. Private, rental, and commercial tourist
boats access the lagoon from its northern entrance.
In the summer of 2024, Marco Island was hit by an unprecedented series of named tropical storm events, tropical storm
Debby, hurricane Helene, and hurricane Milton. These storms produced storm surge that resulted in over-wash of sand
in to the lagoon, closure of the water channel to the County park, erosion of the beach and berm, and a breach severing
access from the County park. Without maintenance in this area, the beautiful two-mile Sand Dollar spit, the scenic
lagoon, and associated natural resources would be gone. The southern lagoon by the County Park would be a landlocked
pond, the Sand Dollar spit would no longer exist, and its remains would be an island that would erode and diminish over
time. The inner shoreline would also erode and the entire Tigertail area of Marco Island would be increasingly
vulnerable to storm surge and damage without the multi-tier protection of the Sand Dollar spit, the lagoon, and the
mangrove shoreline.
Under the City of Marco Island’s existing permits and the State of Florida’s emergency order for hurricanes Helene and
Milton and with advance funding from a special tax district, the City took quick action to repair the damage before
further erosion and sand loss could occur. The work included closure of the breach and restoration of the 2-mile Sand
Dollar spit and beach berm, restoration of the tidal flow channel to the southern lagoon by the County Park, excavation
of the sand on the mangrove shoreline, and provision of 8 acres of bird nesting area at the northern section of the Sand
Dollar spit.
Ongoing beach restoration is a critical program for Marco Island due to tourism, environmental, and storm protection
benefits. As a result of the unique design of the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island restoration project, the contractor
was able to recycle sand from the growing northern tip of Sand Dollar Island and reuse the sand that was over-washed
into the lagoon, all by mechanical means. The largest costs of beach restoration are hydraulic dredge mobilization and
offsite sand acquisition. As this restoration did not require these costly items, it is being done at an approximate cost of
$5 per cubic yard versus $50+ per cubic yard elsewhere in Collier County and in coastal counties to the north. The
Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island hurricane restoration cost is $647,873 ($618,055 in construction costs and $29,818
in professional services) compared with $7M to $52M in other areas.
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Item # 8.C
ID# 2025-2293
ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: The Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC) recommended
against funding this expenditure with tourist development tax with a vote of 5-2 on May 8, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT: Reimbursement in the amount of $647,873 is requested. A budget amendment transferring funds
from reserves in the TDC Beach Renourishment Fund (1105) to the Tigertail Lagoon Project (Project No. 90007) is
required. The funding source is Tourist Development Tax.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: Section 125.0104, Fla. Stat., provides the authorized uses for tourist development tax
revenue and include:To finance beach park facilities, or beach, channel, estuary, or lagoon improvement, maintenance,
renourishment, restoration, and erosion control, including construction of beach groins and shoreline protection,
enhancement, cleanup, or restoration of inland lakes and rivers to which there is public access as those uses relate to the
physical preservation of the beach, shoreline, channel, estuary, lagoon, or inland lake or river
This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. – CMG
RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve a request to reimburse the City of Marco Island in the amount of $647,873 for
maintenance of the Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project using tourist development tax,
authorize the necessary budget amendment, and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism.
PREPARED BY: Justin Martin, Public Works Director, City of Marco Island
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City of Marco Island Tigertail presentation
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City of Marco IslandTigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration
Date of Photo April 25, 2025Page 107 of 257
City of Marco IslandTigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration
Collier County
Tigertail Beach
Park
Hideaway Beach
Critical Wildlife
Area
Sand Dollar Island/
Tigertail LagoonoEntire project is on public
lands and in state Critical
Wildlife Area
o Access to Sand Dollar Spit
is from the Collier County
Park
o Tigertail Beach Park is one
of only two major public
access areas to Marco
Island beaches
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Project OverviewTigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration
Request for TDC supplemental funding
•$647,873 for the 2024 post tropical storm recovery
Offshore Borrow
Area
Collier County
Tigertail Beach
Park
Overview
•Project Description
o Restore Sand Dollar Island & Tigertail Lagoon post 2024 storms
o Entire project is on public lands, state Critical Wildlife Area
o Sand Source – Over-wash sand recovery within the system
o Unit cost - $5.75 per cubic yard
•Project History
o Initial construction completed in 2023 (500,000 cy)
o Total construction cost ($4.2 Million)
o Funded by City of Marco HB Tax District and Collier County
•Public Interest and Tourism
o Project is in public interest (State review determination)
o Project promotes tourism with direct benefits to Collier County
Park (County staff recommendation and prior TDC determination)
•Storm Impacts and recovery efforts
o (2023) Hurricane Idalia
o (2024) Tropical Storm Debby, Hurricanes Helene and Milton
o Post storm recovery (160,000 CY)
o Partially funded by preapproved maintenance fund ($350, 000)
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Pre and Post Storm Recovery and RestorationProject Update
Nov 25-2025 Apr 25-2025
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Marco IslandCollier County Tigertail Beach Park
Pre Project April 2025- Post Restoration
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Public InterestTigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration
Public interest- State review determination
•The project may reduce potential for adverse impacts to public
health, safety and welfare should the lagoon become stagnant.
• The project will allow for continued use of the area by the public
for wildlife observation and other recreation uses.
•The project is in the public interest providing environmental,
social and economic benefits and more storm protection.
•The project is expected to maintain this area as an environmental
and recreational resource to the public.
•The project will have a net positive benefit to the coastal system.
•The project meets the Department criteria for public interest
determination.
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Tourism Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration
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Tourism
•Beach park & concessions
•Bird watching
•Beachcombing/Shelling
•Kayaking/Paddleboarding
•Kite surfing
•Surf fishing
•Charter fishing
•Sunbathing
•Swimming
Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island
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Tourism Tigertail Lagoon/ Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration
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Tourism Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration
J. W. Marriott catamarans
Commercial Tours
Cool Beans Cruises -Isles of Capri MarinaTreasure Seekers Shell Tours
Dolphin Explorer- Rose Marina
Sand Dollar Boat Tours
Marco Island Excursions
Paradise Cycle Boat Cruises
Rose Marina Page 116 of 257
Tourism Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration
o
Media – Social Media, Local & National News
Trip Advisor
May 26, 2024
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Tourism Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration
Real Estate/Short Term Rentals Marco Escapes
Sea Mar Condo
airbnb
Clausen Properties Rentals
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Tourism
Tigertail Lagoon /Sand Dollar Island
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Pre and Post ConstructionTigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Ecosystem Restoration
2017 Pre Irma 2022 Post Ian
2023 conditions
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Item # 9.A
ID# 2025-2358
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve an increase in Tourist Development Tax funding for an urgent beach fill project on
Vanderbilt Beach from $200,000 to $214,712.50; and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism (Project
90066).
OBJECTIVE: To approve a beach fill project on Vanderbilt Beach in the amount of $214,712.50.
CONSIDERATIONS: Over the summer / fall of 2024, Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton caused extensive erosion
along much of Collier County beaches. Post-storm monitoring reports recommended renourishment projects at
Vanderbilt, Pelican Bay, and Naples beaches to address the heavy sand losses due to the storms. Renourishment projects
at all three beaches are currently under design and anticipated to be constructed in the fall / winter of 2025/2026.
Since the storms of summer 2024, erosion at Vanderbilt beach between FDEP reference monuments R-28 and R-29
(approximately 500’ north of Vanderbilt Beach Road) has increased to the point that the beach width at higher tides is
insufficient to provide access for emergency vehicles.
On March 8, 2022 (Item 16.A.12) the Board awarded contract No. 21-7885 “Beach Maintenance Related Activities” to
TSI Disaster Recovery, LLC, Earth Tech Enterprises, Inc., and Kelly Brothers, Inc., for providing on-call urgent beach-
related maintenance activities. TSI Disaster Recovery, LLC is no longer available under the contract. Due to the urgency
of the request, quotes for the work were requested from Earth Tech Enterprises, Inc., and Kelly Brothers, Inc., to be due
by June 18, 2025. Kelly Brothers, Inc., responded with a no-bid on June 17, 2025, and Earth Tech's quoted price for
construction, received on June 19, 2025, came in at $165,212.50.
On May 11, 2021 (Item 11.H), the Board awarded Agreement No. 21-7827 “Beach Compatible Sand Supply” to Stewart
Materials, LLC to supply beach-compatible sand for the renourishing of County beaches. The purchase of approximately
4,500 tons of sand at the contract price of $11.00 per ton, or up to $49,500 is necessary to complete the project.
On June 17, 2025, the Tourist Development Council (TDC) approved a not to exceed amount of $200,000 for this project
with unanimous approval (8-0). Since the combined quotes totaling $214,712.50 exceed the $200,000 amount approved
by the TDC on June 17, 2025, staff is seeking additional authorization for the balance of $14,712.50.
The construction of the beach fill project was successfully accomplished between June 30 to July 3, 2025, and completed
in time for the July 4 holiday weekend.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: The Tourist Development Council (TDC) approved a not to
exceed amount of $200,000 for this project on June 17, 2025 (8-0). This item is being returned to the TDC to seek
authorization for the additional expenditure of tourist development tax funds ($14,712.50). This item will be presented to
Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC) as an after-the-fact notification on August 14, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding in the amount of $200,000 is available within the TDC Beach Renourishment Fund (1105),
Vanderbilt Beach Maintenance Project (90066). The source of funding is tourist development tax. The remaining
$14,712.50 is available within the MSTU General Fund (1101), Coastal Zone Management (110409), pending approval
by the Tourist Development Council. Upon approval, the general fund will be reimbursed, and the expenditure will be
charged to TDC Beach Renourishment Fund (1105).
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval.–
CMG
RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommendation to approve an increase in Tourist Development Tax for an urgent beach fill
project on Vanderbilt Beach from $200,000 to $214,712.50; and make a finding that this expenditure promotes tourism
(Project 90066).
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Item # 9.A
ID# 2025-2358
PREPARED BY: Andrew Miller, P.E., Coastal Zone Management, Transportation Management Services Department
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Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB
Jay Tusa, Executive Tourism Director
jay.tusa@colliercountyfl.gov
Sandra Rios, Public Relations & Communications Manager
sandra.rios@colliercountyfl.gov
John Melleky, Arts & Culture Manager
john.melleky@colliercountyfl.gov
Downs & St. Germain Research
(850) 906-3111 | contact@dsg-research.com
Joseph St. Germain, President
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James Brendle, Project Director
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Zartico Visitor Insights
Organic Social Media
Campaigns
Digital Media Insights
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Zartico: Visitor Insights | Visitor Flow and Spending
ParadiseAdv.com
Out-of-state visitors
made up 54% of visits
and 82% of overall spend
in May 2025.
In-state visitors made up
46% of visits and 18% of
overall spend.
Out of State visitation
outperformed in-state
stats for visitor spending.
Day visitors
(65%)
Overnight visitors
(35%)
Chicago,IL ranked as the
top DMA in spending
market
Followed by:
Miami- Ft. Lauderdale,
Boston and Tampa- St.
Petersburg
Chicago visitors spent
more on food, retail and
gas
Miami-Ft Lauderdale
overnight visitors
continue to rank #1 in top
visitation for the month
of May
Followed by:
Tampa-St Petersburg, FL,
Orlando, FL and West
Palm Beach
Top 2 Out-Of-State:
New York, NY and
Chicago DMAs
In-state top visited place
in May: Tiburón Golf
Club
Out-of-State top visited
place in May.
Tiburón Golf Club
followed by Grey Oaks
Country Club
Out-Of-State
In-State
Visitors
Overnight Vs. Day
Visitation
Top DMA Spending
Market
Top Overnight
Markets
Destination
Visitation
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66%
May Hotel
Occupancy
-9%
Hotel occupancy
change from April
-2%
Hotel Occupancy
Change from Same
Month Last Year
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Social Media (Organic) - Summary
●Implemented annual content strategy across all social media
platforms.
●Conducted day-to-day operations, including but not limited to
content creation, LIVE streams, content curation, and
reporting/analysis, etc.
●Completed the June 2025 content calendars to be shared across
social media platforms.
●Established Facebook LIVE and Instagram Story topics for Client to
implement in June 2025.
●Supported Client in community management, social listening,
optimization, and reporting/analysis, etc.
●Increased timely event coverage resulting in more live story shares,
recap videos and an asset library which will be used for future event
promotions.
●For future months, the team is consistently implementing tactics such
as a LIVE stream schedule, engagement-boosting video voice overs,
interview style reels and strong calls to action.
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62,529
Followers
+371
Net Growth
11,222
Engagements
35.5%
Decrease
3,611,968
Impressions
27.7%
Decrease
Summary:
In May, we continued to see steady follower growth, adding 371
new followers for a total of 62,529. Impressions dipped by 27%
and engagements declined by 35% compared to April—largely
due to the seasonal slowdown, which is typical for this time of
year when compared to previous years.
Despite this, organic performance remained strong, with one
Organic post gathering more than 27,000 impressions. Our
top-performing posts include a carousel post promoting
Vanderbilt Beach Resort, a UGC carousel featuring a beach
picnic and a reel promoting the Perry Hotel.
Looking ahead, we’ll keep prioritizing timely content captures,
with a renewed emphasis on beach live streams and live Stories
to drive interaction and maintain momentum as we move into
June.
Organic Social | Facebook
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Organic Social | Instagram
23,995
Followers
+385 Net
Growth
3,522
Engagements
50.1%
Increase
359,957
Impressions
47.9%
Increase
Summary:
On Instagram, we added 385 new followers in May, continuing
steady growth. Impressions saw a 47% increase compared to
April, while engagements rose by 50%, indicating strong
interaction with individual posts.
Top-performing content included Timely Capture reels featuring
the Estia opening, a timely capture at Wolfmoon Coffee and a
timely capture Mother’s Day activities reel.
Looking ahead, we’ll focus on maintaining engagement
momentum by producing more high-quality reels and timely,
interactive content throughout June, as these timely captures
always perform in the top 5 posts each month.
60,522
Video Views
48.6%
Increase
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Media | Organic Social
2,872,605
Total Impressions
17,607
Post Engagements
23,995
Total Followers
100,766
Post Engagements
33,519,005
Total Impressions
62,529
Total Followers
Instagram
Facebook
Year-To-Date
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Email | Lesiure E-Scapes
59,361
Owned
22.35%
Owned
3.1%
Owned
Subject Line: Enjoy Family Time on
Florida’s Paradise Coast
Most-Clicked Link: Plan Your Trip
Recipients Open Rate CTO Rate
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Email | Meetings E-Scapes
4,360
Owned
22.84%
Owned
8.78%
Owned
Subject Line: Wellness That Works on
Florida’s Paradise Coast
Most-Clicked Link: Paradise
Coast/Meetings
Recipients Open Rate CTO Rate
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Media | Performance
$743,986.21
Total Estimated Digital
Spend
64,080,390
Total Impressions
151,981
Total Clicks to Site
2,326,939
Total Video Views
0.24%
CTR
95%
VCR
May’s eight campaigns: Sustaining, Canada, Weddings, Arts & Culture, Spring/Summer, Luxury Elite,
Enhanced and Expanded
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Media | Performance
20,574,843
Total Impressions
23,276
Total Clicks to Site
137,223
Total Video Views
0.17%
CTR
83%
VCR
Top performing media partners for May:
●On the Sustaining Campaign, Expedia was our top performer with a 0.56% CTR, and AiOpti lead with a VCR of
91%
●For the Canada Campaign Expedia delivered a 0.14% CTR
●For Weddings, The Wedding Trade Desk was top performing with a 1.81% CTR
●For Arts & Culture, DigDev Direct delivered a top CTR of 0.68%
●For the Luxury Elite campaign, Undertone was top performer delivering a 1.92% CTR, followed closely by
American Express at a 1.82% CTR
●For the Spring/Summer campaign, Garden & Gun delivered a 0.12% CTR
●On the Enhanced Campaign, MobileFuse is the top performer with CTR ending at 0.57%, and AiOpti ended the
month with a 96% VCR
●On the Expanded Campaign, Kayak is our top performer with a 1.06% CTR and AiOpti with a 96% VCR
Industry Benchmark:*Pending Hulu & Pandora Reports
CTR: 0.33%
VCR: 70%
May’s eight campaigns: Sustaining, Canada, Weddings, Arts & Culture, Spring/Summer, Luxury Elite, Enhanced and Expanded
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Media | Paid Search
414,911
Total Impressions
23,653
Total Clicks to Site
5.70%
CTR
Top Performing Campaign:
Dark Skies with 12,040 clicks to
the website
Top Performing Ad:
Dark Skies In-stream & In-feed
Insights:
The Demand Gen Dark Skies
campaign ran for a few weeks
and ended May 11th. This
campaign brought in the most
clicks this month. MoM we are
seeing an overall increase in
click-through rate (CTR) and a
drop in cost-per-click (CPC)
which is what we want to see.
$0.27
CPC
May had five campaigns: Sustaining, Sustaining Spanish, Canada, Weddings, and Dark
Skies.
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Campaign Campaign Type Impression
s Clicks CTR
CTR
Industry
Benchmark
Avg. CPC
CPC
Industry
Benchmark
Weddings Search 17,426 1,206 6.92% 4%$0.63 $1.35
Sustaining Search 192,659 8,199 4.26% 4%$0.52 $1.35
Sustaining Spanish Search 24,089 1,400 5.81 4%$0.63 $1.35
Canada Search 13,203 808 6.12% 4%$1.46 $1.35
Sustaining Dark Skies Demand Gen 167,534 12,040 7.19%-$0.06 -
Media | Paid Search Breakdown
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Media | Paid Social
4,891,812
Total Impressions
329,800
Post Engagements
87,104
Clicks
In May, the Sustaining, Weddings, and
Arts & Culture campaigns continued to
run, showing continued strong results.
We also ran a paid initiative to help
promote Dark Skies week that ran into
May. Overall performance remained
stable, with the following metrics:
●Clicks remained virtually flat
MoM but, we saw a large
increase in Post
Engagements, meaning
users were interacting with
our ads at a higher rate.
●Overall Campaign CTRs
remained stable, with
Sustaining remaining the
strongest at over 6%, well
above benchmark.
●Dark Skies helped with a 9%
CTR for the month, while also
helping to drive over 2,000
Clicks to the landing page,
where 74 users submitted
the form, leading to an
impressive 3% conv. rate
Traffic Campaigns CTR
Sustaining: 6.33%
Weddings: 3.00%
Arts & Culture: 4.98%
Travel industry benchmark: 2.2%
Meta: May
19
1.78%
CTR
$12.2k
Spend
Awareness Campaigns CTR
Sustaining: 0.14%
Weddings: 0.09%
Arts & Culture: 0.09%
Travel industry benchmark: 0.05%
↓ 2% MoM ↑/↓ 0% MoM↑ 9% MoM↓ 2% MoM ↑ 14% MoM
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Media | Paid Social
29,167,243
Total Impressions
1,188,524
Post Engagements
374,633
Clicks
Meta: Year-To-Date
1.28%
CTR
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Media | Paid Social
625,929
Total Impressions
8,523
Engagements
4,273
Clicks
In May, the Sustaining and
Weddings campaigns continued to
run, delivering strong results:
●Spend stabilized, leading
to increased performance
as the campaigns
optimized.
●Impressions saw a slight
increase but, higher
engagements and clicks
lead to a slight increase in
the CTR
●Wedding improved
compared to May, with
Sustaining remaining
stable, both well above
benchmark.
●“Plan Your Stay in
Paradise” was our top ad,
followed closely by “Get
Married in Paradise”
CTR
Sustaining: 0.77%
Wedding: 0.61%
Travel industry benchmark: 0.3%
Pinterest: May
21
0.68%
CTR
$2.2k
Cost
↑ 9% MoM ↑ 1% MoM ↑/↓ 0%
MoM
↑ 10% MoM↑ 6% MoM
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Media | Paid Social
3,096,730
Total Impressions
43,502
Engagements
21,008
Clicks
Pinterest: Year-To-Date
0.68%
CTR
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Expedia | May Room Night Results - Sustaining
From those exposed to the Expedia advertising in the month of May came the following performance
Highlights:
●The advertising drove 558 room nights for total gross bookings of $425,478
●The largest share of bookings came from Expedia Plus US ($163,000 with Expedia Plus US (Spanish) in 2nd at $71,000)
●The $425,000 in gross bookings made for a 40.6 Return on Ad Spend
●375 Airline Tickets were sold to those exposed to the advertising
●The largest percentage (26.4%) booked 0-6 days out. The second largest was 16.2%, booked 31 to 60 days out
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Expedia | May Flight Results - Sustaining
Flights booked on Expedia from those exposed to advertising
The most tickets were sold from
the Chicago, Minneapolis, and
Boston markets.
Cleveland has the longest stay
in market, at 6.3 days.
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Expedia | May Room Night Results - Canada
From those exposed to the Expedia advertising in the month of May came the following performance
Highlights:
●The advertising drove 55 room nights for total gross bookings of $70,144
●The largest share of bookings came from ExpediaPlus Canada ($61,000 with VRBO in second at $9,000)
●The $70,000 in gross bookings made for a 16 Return on Ad Spend
●175 Airline Tickets were sold to those exposed to the advertising
●The largest percentage (24%) booked 31-60 days out. The second largest was 20%, booked 0-6 days out
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Expedia | May Room Night Results - Enhanced
From those exposed to the Expedia advertising in the month of May came the following performance
Highlights:
●The advertising drove 498 room nights for total gross bookings of $713,069
●The largest share of bookings came from ExpediaPlus US ($655,000 with Hotels.com US second at $22,000)
●The $713,000 in gross bookings made for a 14.9 Return on Ad Spend
●2,135 Airline Tickets were sold to those exposed to the advertising
●The largest percentage (24.4%) was those who booked 31 to 60 days out and the second largest (18.7%) was 0 to 6 days
out
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Expedia | May Flight Results - Enhanced
Flights booked on Expedia from those exposed to advertising
The most tickets were sold from
the Boston, Detroit, and
Minneapolis markets.
Minneapolis has the longest
stay in market, at 5 days.
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Expedia | May Room Night Results - Expanded
From those exposed to the Expedia advertising in the month of May came the following performance
Highlights:
●The advertising drove 3,192 room nights for total gross bookings of $2,089,798
●The largest share of bookings came from ExpediaPlus US ($1,485,805) with VRBO second ($532,163)
●The $2,090,000 in gross bookings made for a 32.8 Return on Ad Spend
●3,192 Airline Tickets were sold to those exposed to the advertising
●The largest percentage (23.7%) booked 0 to 6 days out. The second largest (23.1%), booked 31 to 60 days out
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Expedia | May Flight Results - Expanded
Flights booked on Expedia from those exposed to advertising
The most tickets were sold from
the Chicago, Boston, and
Newark markets.
Denver has the longest stay in
market, at 6.5 days.
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$225,926
Adara Impact hotel
revenue.
$3,298,489
Expedia hotel and vacation
rental revenue.
$3,524,415
Total Revenue from those
exposed to digital advertising in
May FY25
$743,986.21
Spent in May digital advertising
May FY25 ROAS = 4.74X Return on Ad Spend
Digital Media ROAS | May Results
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Adara IMPACT | May Results
From those exposed to our digital advertising in May the following results were shown.
126
Hotel Bookings
798
Flight Bookings
4,501
Hotel Searches
13,422
Flight Searches
$225,926
Hotel Revenue
42,319,429
Total Impressions
58,438
Total Clicks
47,486
Total Trackable Website Visits
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Adara IMPACT | May Booking Window
From those exposed to our digital advertising in May the following results were shown.
Booking Windows:
The booking window - from
when they booked to arrived in
destination - for flights was
approx. 57 days, almost 7
weeks.
The booking window - from
when they booked to arrived in
destination - for hotels was 67
days, about 9.5 weeks.
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THANK YOU
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Top Locations
Understanding top origin markets helps inform future geo-targeting strategies and validates current marketing efforts in those DMAs.
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Events - Goal Completions
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Definitions
Views (Pageviews): Fire immediately when the web browser begins to load a page
Sessions: Group of user interactions with your site or app that take place in a given time frame. Is initiated
when a user views a page or screen and no other sessions is active, a session is end after 30 minutes of
inactivity
Engaged Session: The number of sessions that lasted longer than 10 seconds, or had a conversion event,
or had 2 or more screens or page views
Engagement Rate: Percent of engaged sessions; the inverse of bounce rate; (Engaged Session / Sessions)
Views per Session: The number of pages your users viewed per session
Total Users: The total number of unique users who logged an event on the site
YoY % Change: Year over Year, the change in metric as a comparison to the previous year
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Thank You for
Your Partnership.
apartnerforgood.com
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National Public Relations Update
TDC Meeting
Services conducted in
May 2025
LHG & CVB PR EFFORTS
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Media Highlights
Media Impressions: 42.3M
Media Value: $90.8K
Monthly Content Topics
Independence Day Celebration Destinations
Winter Vacation Destination
Guide to Florida's Paradise Coast
Summer Dinner Parties
40th Anniversary of The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
The Opening of the Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort
Fine Art: Culture on The Coast
Multi -Generational Travel
U.S. Restaurant with The Best Wine Lists
“Food as Medicine”
“Noctourism” Trend: Stargazing
Health & Wellness Resorts; Destinations for Rest & Relaxation
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Media Relations
Media Visits: Current
Vetted (3) influencer inquiries on behalf of Florida’s Paradise Coast
Media Visits: Upcoming
UK Group FAM (June 9-13)
Germany Group FAM (July 12-17)
Garden & Gun Event at Sails Restaurant (July 25)
Meetings
LHG prepared talking points for meetings at IPW 2025 (June 16), the U.S. Travel
Association’s four-day event in Chicago showcasing U.S. travel destinations to
international and domestic journalists
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Partner Communications
Partner Relations
Heyday Cookshop
Waxin’s Naples
Blackbird Modern Asian
Partner Newsletter
Created and distributed monthly CoastLines Newsletter on May 29
Written Materials
Shared pitch materials with international PR teams to amplify their efforts
Collected updated imagery from partners: The Perry Hotel Naples and Waxin’s
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Proud to be your Partner in Paradise!
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VISITATION
May 2025
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3,253 TOTAL VISITORS IN MAY
May 2024 May 2025Collier Museum at Government Center 631 671Immokalee Pioneer Museumat Roberts Ranch 149 201Marco Island Historical Museum 1351 1598Museum of the Everglades 761 783Naples Depot Museum 0 0TOTAL2,892 3,253Outreach: Educational 67 0Outreach: Marketing 0 265
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How would you describe your experience at the
museum today?
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Customer Satisfaction
AVERAGE MAXIMUMPlease rate your overall experience with this Museum.4.96 5.00How satisfied were you with the service you received?4.96 5.00How likely are you to recommend this Museum to a friend or colleague?9.62 10.00
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How likely are you to recommend this Museum to a
friend or colleague?
Detractor
Passive
Promoter
Detractor Passive Promoter
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Current
Exhibits
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MENU
From Piccadilly Pub to The
Pewter Mug: A Local’s Dining
Experience
Collier Museum at Government Center
July 8 to August 30 Join us for an opening reception Thursday from 5:30 to 7 pm
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Folklore, Fish Tales, &
Family Stories: Legends
of the Everglades
Museum of the Everglades
May 6 to September 6
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A Community Art
Fair: Exploring the
Art of PerspectiveImmokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts RanchJuly 1 to October 18
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Backstage Hollywood: The
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Collier County TDC - Meeting Date: July 15, 2025
STAFF REPORTS
This report summarizes staff activity from May 1–31, 2025, detailing key activities,
actions, recaps, and actionable insights by focus area.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. Staff Topline Activities 3
2. Arts & Culture 4
3. Public Relations & Communications 5
4. Digital, Social, and Film 8
5. Group Meetings 9
6. Midwest Sales – Synergy Destinations 11
7. Specialty Markets 13
8. Global Travel Trade 14
9. International Sales – UK & Ireland Markets 16
10. International Sales – DACH & BeNeLux Markets 19
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1. STAFF TOPLINE ACTIVITIES
ARTS & CULTURE
•Managed the TDT grant application process for FY 2025–2026. The application deadline is June
2, 2025.
•Completed the selection process for the 2025–2026 ¡ARTE VIVA! poster artist.
PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
•Earned media efforts in April 2025 generated 42.3 million media impressions, with an estimated
media value of $90.8 million.
•Media highlights included placements in Meetings Today, Lonely Planet, Essence, Scuttlebutt
Gulf Coast, Travel Weekly, and Southern Living.
DIGITAL, SOCIAL & FILM
• Continuing the transition of the CVB website to the Granicus platform.
GROUP MEETINGS
•Participated in GMITE (Global Meetings & Incentive Travel Exchange), May 5–8, 2025, in
Braselton, GA.
•Attended Prevue Meetings’ Survival Strategies Summit, May 19–21, 2025, in Clearwater, FL.
•Held the Meeting Hotels DOS Quarterly Luncheon on May 29, 2025, in Naples, FL.
MIDWEST SALES
•Secured four definite bookings in Naples/Marco Island totaling 228 room nights.
•Successfully sponsored the inaugural SITE Florida Coffee + Connections event in Orlando,
featuring a destination spotlight.
SPECIALTY MARKETS
•Destination Weddings: Continued outreach to wedding planners and partners for ceremony and
reception imagery, along with active follow-up on leads and national bridal marketing initiatives.
•Tradeshow Engagement: Participated in the Small Meetings Summit and TravPRO Luxury Xpo,
resulting in valuable planner connections, two RFPs, and an estimated economic impact of over
$680,000 with 335 peak room nights. Ongoing follow-up is expected to yield further ROI.
GLOBAL TRAVEL TRADE
•Many advisors reported a decline in bookings due to economic concerns and consumer
sentiment, though optimism remains for a rebound in 2026.
UK & IRELAND MARKETS
•Finalized planning for the UK Trade FAM visit, June 11–13, 2025.
•Finalized planning for the UK & Ireland Media FAM visit, June 9–13, 2025.
•Secured a standalone article in the Irish Daily Star following distribution of the May “What’s
New” press release (Media Value: $17,945).
DACH & BeNeLux MARKETS
•In May 2025, BZ.COMM secured 19 media placements with a combined reach of 1,380,918 and
a media value of €48,347 (approx. $55,019 USD).
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•At IPW 2025, held 20 confirmed appointments with tour operators and an additional 3 informal
meetings during networking breaks, out of 28 German tour operators in attendance.
2. ARTS & CULTURE
John Melleky, Arts and Culture Manager
TDT Arts and Culture Grants
Managed the application process, including reminders to organizations and tracking of application
submissions.
Responded to questions from applicants; held meetings with Theatre Zone, National Park Service,
Naples Art District, Naples Zoo, Naples Art Institute, Marco Island Center for the Arts, and 5th Avenue
South.
Reviewed four draft grant applications as part of the optional pre-submission review process.
General CVB Projects
•Website: Participated in meetings regarding the new website project.
•Advertising & Public Relations: Attended meetings focused on upcoming advertising campaigns
and PR updates.
•Budget & Expenses: Responded to inquiries from the Office of Management and Budget
regarding invoices, billing, travel procedures, and grants.
•Visit Florida/International Representatives Audit: Attended the kickoff meeting for the Clerk’s
audit of our membership with Visit Florida and our use of international representation.
•2026 Visitors Guide: Created advertising forms and initiated ad sales for the upcoming guide.
•Cultural Ads Project
Collected logos from participating organizations and verified proper placement in the ad layouts.
•Completed ad designs for Artis—Naples, Grand Piano Series, and United Arts Collier.
¡ARTE VIVA! – Hispanic Art Festival
•Collected final submissions for the 2025–2026 season poster artist.
•Hosted a planning meeting on May 14 with 20 participants to discuss the upcoming season and
gather feedback on the current one.
Outreach to Arts and Culture Organizations
Engaged in ongoing outreach through meetings, introductions, and attendance at various arts and
culture events throughout the month, including:
•May 1: Artis—Naples – Attended announcement event for The Baker Museum’s accreditation.
•May 2: Gulfshore Opera – Attended Lucia di Lammermoor (first visit of the season; p-card
purchase: $103)*.
•May 6: Naples Art Institute – Meeting with Myra Jaimes.
•May 7: Paradise Coast Sports Complex – Attended National Travel and Tourism Week event.
•May 9: The Holocaust Museum – Met with new Executive Director Erin Blankenship.
•May 9: Lee County VCB – Met with staff managing their grant process.
•May 13: Marco Island Center for the Arts – Attended exhibition opening (¡ARTE VIVA! event).
•May 15: United Arts Collier – Attended exhibition opening at Naples Airport.
•May 22: United Arts Collier – Attended Latin Surrealism exhibition opening (¡ARTE VIVA! event).
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Upcoming Strategic Initiatives
•Develop the panel review process for Arts and Culture grant applications.
•Complete poster artist selection and the publicity plan for Fall 2025.
3. PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
Sandra Rios, PR & Communications Manager
Media Updates
•Oversaw international PR campaigns and coordinated upcoming U.K. and Germany FAMs with
LHG, DiaMonde, and Oomac. Coordinated logistics for UK, Ireland, and Scotland journalist visits
in partnership with Virgin Airlines (June 9–13).
•Prepared talking points for the upcoming IPW tradeshow (June 16).
•Hosted a FAM trip for Saveur magazine in preparation for a multi-page feature; team collected
photo and video assets in Everglades City, Goodland, and other stone crab-related locations.
•Coordinated with The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, for an upcoming TOTI Media article on wellness/spa
getaways. Additional media outlets include Family Vacationist, USA Today, and Forbes.
•Reviewed and fulfilled media asset requests via CleanPix.
•Fulfilled asset request for Het Parool / Visit USA (Dutch publication).
•Responded to media inquiries from David Dorsey (Gulfshore Business).
Communications
•Drafted and distributed the April edition of CoastLines.
•Updated the Crisis Communications Plan.
•Delivered tourism presentations to:
o Southeast U.S. Passenger Vessel Association aboard the Naples Princess
o Marco Island Area Association of Realtors (MIAAR)
• Monitored legislation (HB 7033) regarding TDT fund distribution; collaborated with FRLA for
continued oversight.
• Tracked travel-related tariff impacts, particularly on Canadian visitation.
• Drafted and submitted National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW) article to Destinations Florida.
• Finalized and published the Tourism Public Relations RFP; responded to follow-up inquiries.
• Finalized Tourism Marketing & Promotions RFP for distribution.
• Participated in:
o Monthly FRLA Board of Directors meeting
o Monthly TDC meeting
o SW FL Press Club luncheon (p-card purchase: $45.00)*.
o Quarterly Meeting Hotels DOS Luncheon
• Held recurring planning calls with:
o Lou Hammond Group (bi-weekly)
o Paradise Advertising (bi-weekly)
o Internal staff (weekly)
• Reviewed and approved TDC agenda items.
• Scheduled interviews for PR Assistant position.
• Gathered content for the Fall “What’s New” press release.
• Held introductory call with LHG and Four Seasons PR team.
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Marketing
• Reviewed and approved campaign collateral and budget estimates.
• Planned social media campaign promoting USA Today 10Best honors for Rising Tide Explorers
and Dolphin Explorer.
• Finalized strategy for Luxury Campaign and Meetings photoshoot.
• Managed preparations for upcoming Garden & Gun media/dining events.
• Reviewed and approved:
o Meetings e-blast
o Luxury Elite campaign assets
•Reviewed results of DISCOVER Airlines marketing campaigns:
o APEX Ad Bundle: 314,667 impressions, 161,225 unique users, 10,201 clicks (CTR: 3.24%)
o Condé Nast Display: 513,194 impressions, 178,254 unique users, 369 clicks (CTR: 0.07%)
o Holiday Check: 854,917 impressions, 239,627 unique users, 300 clicks (CTR: 0.04%)
o Unlimited Half Page Ad: 854,917 impressions, 22,917 clicks (CTR: 1.37%)
o Paid Social (META): 4,424,186 impressions, 17,149 clicks (CTR: 0.40%)
o Pinterest: 2,848,888 impressions, 1,236,026 unique users, 9,016 clicks (CTR: 0.31%)
o Takeaway: APEX and Unlimited delivered high CTRs; META and Pinterest achieved strong
reach and efficient targeting.
•Held exploratory call with Allegiant Airlines about a potential multi-county media campaign for
direct flights from Punta Gorda.
•Researched opportunities to leverage FC Naples exposure around the 2026 FIFA World Cup
(Miami host city).
•Initiated planning for 2026 Sizzle Dining campaign.
•Explored remaining distribution opportunities for 2025 Visitors Guide.
•Prepared for participation in IPW PR Marketplace (Chicago).
•Reviewed:
o HPN Global e-blast
o June Marketing Investment Meetings campaign
o SITE digital banner and sales e-blast
• Approved monthly content for The Pickler pickleball magazine.
• Provided POV for 2025 Pro Watercross Championship sponsorship request.
• Responded to data request from Investment Properties Corporation of Naples.
• Assisted Residence Inn Naples with business listing.
• Fulfilled Visit Florida asset request for Luster magazine’s article on vintage motels, featuring The
Gondolier Inn.
• Reviewed Advertising Effectiveness Study Report from Downs & St. Germain.
• Fulfilled asset requests for:
o IMC Conference (Dec. 2025 – JW Marriott, Marco Island)
o Innovate Cybersecurity Conference (Apr. 2026 – JW Marriott, Marco Island)
• Approved Waves 3 & 4 of the IZEA Brand Ambassador Campaign.
• Reviewed and approved five articles for the Family-Friendly Content Series.
• Approved one-page ad (value-add) in Grace Ormonde Wedding Style magazine.
• Launched social media campaign highlighting Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park’s #4 ranking in Dr.
Beach’s 2025 report.
• Updated the CVB’s Media Fact Sheet.
• Coordinated upcoming attendance at IMM LUX (Oct. 2025).
• Reviewed RIPE Booking Engine software implementation progress.
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• Assisted Naples Beach Club (Four Seasons) with asset requests for grand opening.
• Collaborated with The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, on their 40th anniversary campaign.
• Coordinated with Waxin’s (Mercato) on potential partnership opportunities.
• Requested Wedding Sales Specialist input on Venuelocity software for lead generation; followed
up on refreshed META wedding campaign assets.
• Participated in National Travel & Tourism Week celebration at Paradise Coast Sports Complex
(PCSC).
• Reviewed Flagler Awards advertising/marketing submissions.
•Department Operations:
o Reviewed PR Specialist applications and scheduled interviews.
o Finalized PR budget submissions.
o Posted Tourism PR Agency RFP in OpenGov (May 28).
o Monitored outcomes of HB 7033 legislation.
o Reviewed and approved monthly TDC reports in CivicPlus.
o Completed self-review for Annual Evaluation.
News, Articles, Press Releases
•Forbes (UVM: 56,633,904) article, "79 Spectacular Dishes From Restaurants Worldwide For
Seafood Month" features Waxin’s.
•Forbes (UVM: 56,633,904) article, "The 15 Best Family Resorts In Florida 2025," names JW
Marriott Marco Island the best family resort in Florida for activities.
•Kayak (UVM: 18,389,593) article, "The best babymoon destinations: places that really deliver,"
encourages travelers to take advantage of 60+ direct flights at RSW and recommends a
restorative stay at JW Marriott Marco Island.
•Southern Living (UVM: 18,174,865) article, "10 Memorial Day Destinations For A Quick
Weekend Getaway," encourages visitation to the destination May 23–26, and spotlights
Keewaydin Island, Collier-Seminole State Park, and Seventh South.
•Southern Living (UVM: 18,174,865) article, "This Hidden Gem Just Outside Of Naples Is Even
More Peaceful Than A Day At The Beach," highlights Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
•PureWow (UVM: 3,124,279) article titled, "The 10 Best Family Resorts in Florida For a Perfect
Stay In the Sunshine State."
•Lonely Planet (UVM: 3,119,272) article, "12 best beach towns in Florida," highlights JW Marriott
Marco Island, The Oyster Society, and a day trip to Everglades City.
•ESSENCE (UVM: 2,159,006) article, "The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: JOMO-Friendly
Destinations," recommends JW Marriott Marco Island as a wellness treat for travelers exploring
the "Joy of Missing Out" trend.
•Travel Weekly (UVM: 591,880) article, "Top Travel Experiences in Naples Marco Island
Everglades," highlights Advisor Ambassadors Heather Bowman of Sojourney Travel and Leah
Robertson of Magical Wanderings.
•Meetings Today (UVM: 12,898) article, "Florida Meetings Executives Share Latest Groups Trends
and News," includes destination updates and industry insights from Jay Tusa, Tourism Director,
Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB.
Meetings Today (UVM: 9,067) article, "13 Unique Group Experiences in Florida That You Haven’t
Tried," includes Everglades City.
•Business Observer article interviewing the owners of Sails Restaurant in Tampa Bay’s Business
Observer, "Luxury Naples restaurateurs plan exclusive Japanese, French concepts."
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New York Post, picked up by The Mirror US, "Naples is a booming Florida city -- luring in
billionaires" and "Inside ex-Florida fishing village now ‘Palm Beach of the Gulf Coast’ home to
'billionaire's row'."
4. DIGITAL, SOCIAL, AND FILM
Buzzy Ford, Film Liaison, Digital & Social Media Coordinator
Social Media 2025 2024
LinkedIn LinkedIn Post Sent: 18
Engagements: 550
Followers Gained: 24
Impressions: 4,477
LinkedIn Post Sent: 11
Engagements: 821
Followers Gained: 25
Impressions: 5,861
Facebook Facebook Posts Sent: 39
Engagements: 11,223
Link Clicks: 947
New Fans: 331
Impressions: 3,611,968
Facebook Posts Sent: 16
Engagements: 22,712
Link Clicks: 444
New Fans: 335
Impressions: 2,911,718
Instagram Instagram Media Sent: 67
Engagements: 3,522
Followers Gained: 388
Instagram Impressions:
359,957
Instagram Media Sent: 39
Engagements: 1,762
Followers Gained: 233
Instagram Impressions:
4,956,607
CrowdRiff 4.3k interactions and 15k
views
13k interactions and 19k
views
ThresHold360 Engagement: 11.06%
Google Views: 179,596
Clicks: 23,734
Engagement: 11.06%
Google Views: 82,112
Clicks: 25,891
Tasks
• Coordinate film permitting with Paradise Advertising.
• Continue the transition of the CVB website to the Granicus platform.
• Update the PR section of the website.
• Update partner listings and website articles.
• Fulfill visitor guide requests.
• Update the website’s media center with PR and publication initiatives.
• Write and submit monthly CoastLines article.
• Generate the monthly TDC meeting agenda.
• Update the “In the News” section to highlight recent destination coverage.
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5. GROUP MEETINGS
Lisa Chamberlain, CMP, Group Sales Manager
Subject 2025 2024
Number of Meeting Planner Contacts 102 (vs.54 in Apr; 78 in Mar;
78 in Feb; 76 in Jan; 57 in
Dec; 44 in Nov; 47 in Oct; 52
in Sept)
48 in May ‘24 (62 in Apr;
60 in Mar; 54 in Feb; 95 in
Jan)
Number of RFP Leads Distributed 25 leads sent (25 in Apr; 29 in
Mar; 21 in Feb; 30 in Jan; 12
in Dec; 16 in Nov; 41 in Oct;
23 in Sept)
38 leads sent (vs 35 in Apr;
43 in Mar; 39 in Feb; 28 in
Jan)
Number of Shows Attended 2 in May (vs. 0 in Apr; 0 in
Mar; 1 in Feb; 1 in Jan; 1 in
Dec; 0 in Nov.; 0 in Oct; 0 in
Sept; 1 in Aug)
0 in May; (1 in Apr; 2 in
Mar; 1 in Feb; 2 in Jan; 0
in Dec; 1 in Nov)
Events Attended / Sales Activity
•May 2: Participated in an internal planning meeting to discuss the budget.
•May 2: Held a discussion regarding Trilogy Lacrosse alongside Adrian Moses and Jay Tusa.
•May 2: Conducted a client call with Connie Bergeron to discuss a potential lead for the ECA 2026
Meeting.
•May 5: Submitted travel requests for Northstar’s Luxury & Wellness and Destination Southeast
events.
•May 6–9: Attended GMITE (Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange) in Braselton, GA.
•May 12: Participated in a call with Lou Hammond Group regarding a Meetings Today media
request for an incentive group.
•May 12: Attended the “Navigating Workplace Conversations” training hosted by Collier County
HR.
•May 12: Participated in the FSAE Associate Advisory call.
•May 13: Met via Zoom with Desi Whitney and Rachel Herr from HPN Global.
•May 14: Held a lead discussion with Danielle Carr from McKinsey.
•May 14: Received a lead from NHFCA for the Paradise Coast Sports Complex and local hotels.
•May 14: Conducted a coordination call with Paradise Advertising.
•May 15: Participated in the IRF 2025 Partner “Know Before You Go” call.
•May 16: Discussed lead opportunities with Ryan Dohrn (Niche Leadership) and Meeting
Evolution.
•May 16: Conducted a site visit with Kovack Securities at JW Marriott Marco Island.
•May 19–21: Attended Prevue Meetings’ Survival Strategies Summit in Clearwater, FL.
•May 21: Followed up on a lead from FOX Senior Management Council for Hilton Marco Island.
•May 22: Completed exhibitor registration and logistics for Destination Southeast.
•May 23: Conducted a site visit with GE Healthcare and Stacy Fallon at JW Marriott Marco Island.
•May 27: Prepared for the upcoming IRF Invitational, scheduled for June 1–4.
•May 28: Reviewed applicants for the Tourism Sales Manager II – Group Meetings & Sports
position.
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•May 29: Hosted the Meeting Hotels DOS Quarterly Luncheon with 14 partners and 6 staff
members (p-card purchase: $39.04)*.
•May 30: Supported the Paradise Advertising photo shoot, which continued through June 3.
Upcoming Strategic Initiatives
•Preparing for the IRF 2025 Invitational and the FSAE Annual Conference.
•Reviewing the FY25 travel calendar and identifying high-value events for attendance.
•Planning content for the Meeting Escapes monthly email to planners with Paradise Advertising.
•Submitting article content for CoastLines.
•Connecting with and assisting meeting planners who have submitted leads directly or through
Cvent and other channels.
Looking Forward
•June 1–4: Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) Invitational
•July 8–11: Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) 2025 Annual Conference – West
Palm Beach, FL
•July 28–30: Northstar Meeting Group’s Luxury & Wellness – Clearwater, FL
•August 3–6: Northstar Meeting Group’s Destination Southeast – West Palm Beach, FL
Lisa Chamberlain, Group Sales Manager, at GMITE 2025 (Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange), May 5–9,
Attended Prevue Meetings’ Survival Strategies Summit, May 19–21, 2025, Clearwater, FL.
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6. MIDWEST SALES
Synergy Destinations, Maura Zhang, Managing Partner
Subject 2025 2024
Number of Meeting Planner Contacts 300 425
Number of RFP Leads Distributed 29 22
Number of Shows Attended 4 2
RFPS
Event Name Organization Contact State Dates Room
Nights
CHCM 2026 Winter Retreat HelmsBriscoe Pattie Ball WI January 20-23,
2026 120
2027 US President's Club Maritz Global
Events
Wendy
Iacovides MO May 12-20,
2027 1613
2026 February BOT Meeting HelmsBriscoe Karen Duff KY February 23-26,
2026 113
Sibe Launch Meeting Maritz Global
Events
Colleen
Scholl MO January 10-15,
2026 1445
Intentional Edge 2026
National Sales Meeting HelmsBriscoe Mary
Herrera MN January 24-30,
2025 215
Cencora 2026 BI Worldwide Shay Farmer MN March 22-27,
2026 355
NADA February 7-10, 2027 Maritz Global
Events Amy Braun MO February 7-10,
2027 68
Cetera 2026 Wealth Partners Maritz Global
Events
Janelle
Johnson MO January 24-29,
2026 880
National Interstate Turbo
Advisory Board Meeting
National
Interstate
Insurance
Maureen
Primosch OH March 3-6, 2026 100
NCM Associates January
2026 Maritz Tami
Mazzolla MO January 18-23.
2026 44
Florida Fire Chiefs
Foundation's Executive
Development Conference
2029
Maritz Select Elizabeth
Pardillo FL/MO July 11-18, 2029 1328
Florida Fire Chiefs
Foundation's Executive
Development Conference
2030
Maritz Select Elizabeth
Pardillo FL/MO July 10-17, 2030 1328
AON's M&A Symposium
2027 HelmsBriscoe Amelia
Roper IL
January 31-
February 4,
2027
1183
The Navigators Kingdom
Culture Shapers 2025
Arrowhead
Conferences Beth Piatt IN January 19-23,
2026 220
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Out of Chicago- Bird
Photography 2026 HelmsBriscoe Alexandria
Oates MI February 27-
March 5, 2027 445
CRSI Spring Business and
Technical Meeting
Concrete
Reinforcing Steel
Institute
Lisa Mikita IL April 5-8, 2027 437
Best Buy T4 Q2 Strategy
Meeting HelmsBriscoe Lisa Heim MO July 14-16, 2025 40
2026 MCAA NCPWB Fall
Board of Trustees Meeting ConferenceDirect Geralyn Krist KS September 26-
29, 2026 48
Otis Elevator December
2027 Q4 Board of Directors
Meeting
Meetings &
Incentives
Worldwide
Becky
Morrow IN
November 29-
December 2,
2027
74
Neuro NSM 2028 HelmsBriscoe Debbie
Hershfield OH February 16-20,
2028 1137
NADA March 21-24, 2027 Maritz Global
Events Amy Braun MO March 21-24,
2027 87
AON Excellence Round Table
2026 HelmsBriscoe Amelia
Roper IL April 21-27,
2026 454
2026 Zurich Spring NARMC
Meeting AMEXGBT Robin
Trzesniewski IL March 1-5, 2026 99
DFK International Executive
Committee Meeting
NHS Global
Events Melvin Burns IL December 6-9,
2025 22
NCM04484 20D5 Naples
February 2026
Maritz Global
Events Kristen Fried MO February 15-17,
2026 38
NCM044632018 Maritz Global
Events Kristen Fried MO March 6-12,
2026 78
FA Performance Guild Trip
2026
Elanco Animal
Health
Michelle
Quick IN April 21-25,
2026 169
AireServ/Dynamic 2026 Sales
Champions meeting HelmsBriscoe Lori Bolton KS April 15-19,
2026 187
American Insurance All 4
One
Maritz Global
Events Lisa Hart MO February 17-23,
2027 456
*Red text indicates new definite bookings.
Prospecting and Other Activities
•Contacted all incoming leads for updates and recommendations. Followed up on open leads.
•May 1: Barb attended the Destination Reps Chicago Educational Program, Chicago, IL.
•May 4–5: Barb attended the SITE Chicago BOD Retreat, Chicago, IL.
•May 28: Maura attended the SITE Florida Coffee & Connections client event in Orlando, FL
(approximately 50 attendees); the event was sponsored and included a presentation by NMIE.
•May 29: Maura attended the NMIE Strategic DOS Lunch in Naples, FL.
Looking Forward (Trade Shows & In-Market Events)
•June 1–5: IRF Invitational, Cancun, MX –Lisa and MZ attending
•June 17–19: MPI-WEC, St. Louis, MO – BQ attending
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•July 16: Hosting SITE Florida Coffee & Connections Networker, Naples, FL – Lisa and MZ
attending
•July 17: Destination Reps Client Event, Chicago, IL – BQ attending
•July 31: Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Chicago Membership Networking Event,
Chicago, IL – MZ attending
•August 1: Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Chicago Grand Slam, Chicago, IL – MZ
attending
•August 5: Meetings & Incentives Worldwide Summit, Schaumburg, IL – BQ attending
•August 20: GPS Destinations PlannerConnect, Des Moines – BQ attending
•August 21: GPS Destinations PlannerConnect, Chicago, IL – BQ attending
•August 25–27: Connect Marketplace, Miami, FL – MZ attending
•August 26–28: Maritz Activate, Louisville, KY – BQ attending
7. SPECIALTY MARKETS
Michell Pirre, Sales Assistant
Subject 2025 2024
Number of Travel Agent & Tour Ops Contacts 104 0
Number of Meeting Planners 29 6
Number of RFP Leads Distributed 11 Leads sent with
$1,083,967.11 potential
EIC
10 Leads Sent with
1391 room nights
$897,235.32 potential
EIC
Number of RFP’s Awarded 3 definite with
estimated $91,727.09
potential EIC
3 RFPs definite with
estimated $147,846.51
potential EIC
Event Attended / Sales Activity
•May 1–2: Attended the Small Meetings Summit and held 28 one-on-one appointments with
meeting planners.
•May 5: Participated in the weekly CVB staff meeting.
•May 5: Sent an e-blast promoting the Hospitality Industry Tourism Week Celebration at Paradise
Coast Sports Complex.
•May 5: Contacted partners and wedding planners to request ceremony and reception photos for
destination wedding promotions.
•May 5: Updated the Visit Florida microsite.
•May 6: Coordinated with David’s Bridal on placement in WINK Magazine, distributed to brides
during in-store appointments.
•May 7: Hosted the TravPRO Luxury Xpo virtual tradeshow, which drew 104 booth visits.
•May 7: Met with Andrew Newman of Blacktie Travel (contact from the Xpo) to review upscale
experiences on the Paradise Coast.
•May 7: Completed follow-ups with Small Market Meetings Summit planners. Received two RFPs
from the event with an estimated EIC of $680,098.48 and 335 peak room nights. Continued
additional outreach.
•May 7: Organized postcard mailings to seven David’s Bridal locations for distribution in
promotional tote bags.
•May 8: Coordinated with Midwest reps to attend Connect Marketplace in August and completed
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registration for Connect Specialty at a discounted rate.
•May 13: Sent the Director of Sales list to Lee County for the RSW Mass Casualty Emergency
Planning Exercise.
•May 14: Managed the RSVP list for the Meeting Hotels DOS Quarterly Luncheon.
•May 29: Attended the Meeting Hotels DOS Quarterly Luncheon with hotel partners and CVB
staff (p-card purchase: $54.40)*.
•May 30: Updated website listings and event postings throughout the month.
•May 30: Followed up on CVENT leads for all sales managers; tracked awarded business to
calculate EIC and assisted planners with open RFPs.
•May 30: Maintained updates in iDSS and supported partners with employee changes and lead
catcher adjustments.
•May 30: Sent Visitor Guide leads to the warehouse for mailing and forwarded international
requests to OMAC and DiaMonde.
•May 30: Ongoing follow-up on wedding leads.
Upcoming Initiatives
•Continue outreach for wedding ceremony and reception photos to expand the CVB’s visual asset
library.
•Track engagement from the David’s Bridal postcard campaign at seven store locations.
•Finalize participation plans for Going on Faith (August) and Connect Specialty Markets (August).
•Ensure microsite content and partner assets are up to date.
Looking Forward
•August 6–8: Engaging in Going on Faith (Group Travel Family)
•August 25–27: Connect Marketplace – Specialty Markets
•FY 2026: Research and prepare the FY 2026 tradeshow and event plan, which begins in October.
8. GLOBAL TRAVEL TRADE
Claudia Wood, Global Sales Manager
Subject 2025 2024
Number of Contacts 854 416
Number of FAM/Site Visits 3 0
Number of Tradeshows/events 1 1
Monthly Activities
•May 1: Presented webinar on the destination as part of our Movement Marketing media buy.
•May 2: Meeting with Lisa Chamberlain to discuss Leisure Sales.
•May 5–7: Attended Luxury Travel Advisor's ULTRA Summit and held scheduled appointments
with luxury advisors.
•May 8: Participated in Advocacy 101 training session.
•May 9: Meeting to discuss upcoming Ladies Power Luncheon initiatives.
•May 12: Finalized Ambassador FAM webinar presentation.
•May 12: Attended Big Rocks meeting
•May 12: Presented Ambassador webinar along with our two FAM participants.
•May 12: Finalized monthly TDC report.
•May 14-20: Vacation
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•May 22: Monthly zoom meeting with German office.
•May 22: Meeting at the County Manager’s Office re: International/VF Clerk Audit.
•May 22: Attended Amadeus webinar on the State of the Travel Industry.
•May 22: Participated is Skal Zoom meeting on artificial intelligence.
•May 27: Rehearsal for BranchUp webinar on May 28.
•May 28: BranchUp webinar presentation.
•May 28: Discussion with Gil Katzman regarding IPW appointments.
•May 29: Attended the Meeting Hotels DOS Quarterly Luncheon (p-card purchase: $46.08)*.
Enhanced Budget Activities
•Amadeus: Received report for ads shown on Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport platforms.
•Movement Marketing: Coordinating the September 2–5, 2025 Luxury FAM.
•Movement Marketing: June e-blast showcasing September FAM.
International Representation
•Ongoing review of activity summaries and approval of projects aligned with strategic
international marketing, including co-op campaigns, trade shows, and media/PR initiatives.
•Attending IPW in Chicago, IL, June 15–18, 2025.
•The UK/Ireland office will host a media FAM, June 9–11, and a trade FAM, June 11–14, prior to
IPW.
•The German office will be in destination reviewing “what’s new” prior to IPW.
Florida’s Paradise Coast Pro - Stats through May 31, 2025
Registered
593
Training Started
480
Training Finished
279
Total Partner Handoffs
140
Total Destinations Sessions
59
Total Collateral Views
1,364
Total Shares
82
Total Downloads
19
Total Favorites
277
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Visit Florida Ambassador Webinar Analytics
Looking Forward
•June 3: TravPro Webinario
•June 14 -19: IPW 2025, Chicago, IL
Claudia Wood, Global Sales Manager, at Luxury Travel Advisor's ULTRA Summit, May 5-7 in Braselton, GA.
9. UK & IRELAND MARKETS
OMMAC, Oonagh McCullagh, Managing Director
UK and Ireland Market Update
The International Monetary Fund raised the UK growth forecast to 1.2% for 2025 and 1.4% for
2026 due to strong early-year performance.
In contrast, Oxford Economics cut its UK growth forecast to 1% for 2025 and below 1% for 2026,
citing concerns over U.S. tariffs.
The Bank of England reduced interest rates to 4.25% in May, with a third cut possible if inflation
continues to ease.
The global tourism market is projected to grow from $1.63 trillion in 2025 to $2.55 trillion by
2033, driven by increased demand for leisure travel, sustainable experiences, and luxury
offerings.
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Marketing, Sales, and Promotional Activity
Trade Overview
• Nearly 10 million ATOL-protected holidays were booked from January–March 2025, up 4.4%
year-over-year. An additional 8 million forward bookings were made for April–October 2025,
with 50% of those made in the last three months, signaling rising consumer confidence.
• Aer Lingus reduced its Q1 operating loss to €55 million (down from €82 million), while Emirates
Group posted a record AED22.7 billion (approx. £4.7B) pre-tax profit, up 18%. Qatar Airways
Group also saw record profits, up 28% to QAR7.85 billion (approx. £1.6B).
• On the Beach Group forecasts another record year, with a 12% increase in revenue and 11%
growth in volume.
• TUI expects a 7–10% increase in earnings and a 5–10% rise in revenue for 2025. Q2 revenue is
up 1.5%, with plans to expand UK summer capacity and launch new routes.
• Audley Travel doubled profits in 2024 with strong bookings and is now the 40th largest ATOL
holder.
• Ocean Holidays reports robust U.S. bookings, particularly for Disney, with 2026 departures up
84% year-over-year, supported by the “Kids Eat Free” promotion.
• Travel Counsellors is seeing growing interest in U.S. bookings, especially for experiential travel
and less traditional destinations.
Trade Activity
•Audley Travel (Luxury UK Tour Operator): Hosted a FAM, May 14–16. Itinerary planning included
confirmed site inspections of featured properties and preparation of welcome materials.
•IPW, June 14–19, Chicago: Finalizing appointments and logistics for participation in this major
U.S. trade show.
•Visit Florida + US Airtours Webinar, May 14: Presented to nearly 60 UK travel agents and
advisors during a training session.
•Trade FAM (Pre-IPW), June 11–14: In partnership with Aer Lingus and Central Florida. All
attendees confirmed. Outreach continues with industry partners to finalize a robust itinerary.
•FAM Zoom Meeting: Held with Trade FAM participants traveling from Manchester to Orlando
via Aer Lingus (unaccompanied); lounge access was granted by the airline.
•Held Zoom meetings with Hilton Marco Island (re: trade/media FAMs), LHG (re: media
outreach), and CVB (re: upcoming events).
•Media FAM, June 9–14: Collaborating with TravelPlanners and Virgin Atlantic. All four media
participants confirmed. Coordinating UK domestic travel to LHR.
•Continued coordination on budget planning for 2025–2026 and follow-up on co-op registration
and post-activity reporting.
•New PO issue resolved (previous entry error corrected).
•Provided industry updates during weekly CVB Zoom planning calls.
•Ongoing fulfillment of consumer and trade literature via the mailing house.
Public Relations and Communications Activity
•Media Trends – Family holidays, walking and nature holidays, crowd-free escapes.
•Press Release (1) – What’s new in Florida’s Paradise Coast distributed 2 May.
•Media Pitches (6) – Themes include: International Museum Day, USA news, festivals,
gastronomy and camping.
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•Media Meetings (4) – Emilee Tombs, Assistant Travel Editor at The Independent; Laura Millar,
Freelance; Yvette Cook, Freelance and Shauna Doyle, Content Creator.
•Media Relations (3)
o Jacqui Agate, Freelance Journalist and North America Editor at Wanderlust Magazine –
Discussed a potential press trip for The Telegraph in June. Unfortunately, the CVB was
unable to accommodate her time frame; however, the team is exploring an alternative
date.
o David and Kerry O’Coy, Editors at FUSED Magazine – Discussed a potential press trip for a
two-night stay at The Ritz-Carlton during their Florida visit (June 10–24). Unfortunately,
due to a delayed hotel response, they had to make alternative travel plans.
o Ellie Seymour, Freelance Writer – Requested an image of the Gondolier Inn in Naples for
an upcoming book on vintage motels. Unfortunately, the Inn was unable to meet her
deadline.
•Confirmed Media FAM Participants (June 9-13)
o The Scottish Sun
o The Irish Daily Star
o ARCADIA Magazine
o The Sunday Post
Date Publication Media
Type Journalist Headline Reach EAV ($)
5/1/25 TravelMole Online Graham
Mckenzie
What’s hot on
Florida’s Paradise
Coast
226,070 $6,104
5/2/25 TravelMole
Newsletter Newsletter Graham
Mckenzie
What’s hot on
Florida’s Paradise
Coast
50,000 $1,350
5/5/25 FabUK Online Cem
Kaplan
From Four Seasons to
Fine Art: Florida’s
Paradise Coast Is
Having a Moment
63,000 $1,701
5/8/25 Irish Daily Star Print Rohan
Smyth Go with the Flo'184,000 $17,945
5/15/25 Irish Daily Star Print Rohan
Smyth Hit the road, wack 184,000 $3,589
5/21/25 LoveEXPLORING Online Karlina
Valeiko
America's most
stunning natural
wonders
216,200 $1,946
5/28/25 FabUK Online Cem
Kaplan
Gig tripping: 10 Glasto
alternatives 63,000 $1,701
TOTAL (7)986,270 $34,336
Coverage PDFs here
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10. DACH & BeNeLux MARKETS
DiaMonde e.K., Annette Eckhardt, Account Director
May Review
•Executed standalone campaign with urlaubstracker.
•Finalized preparations for IPW 2025 and site visit of German representative Annette Eckhardt.
•Attended Visit USA Germany Pub Quiz Roadshow in Münster, Bremen, and Hamburg (May 6–9),
reaching 150 travel agents.
•Delivered destination presentation to CRD tour operator in Hamburg on May 9 (10 sales agents).
•Attended the Visit USA Membership Meeting on May 20.
June Forecast
•Site visit of Annette Eckhardt in Naples, June 10–14.
•Hosted KUONI Switzerland site visit (2 pax) in Naples/Marco Island, June 16–17 and June 19–20.
•Attending IPW 2025 in Chicago, June 15–19.
•Participating in Visit USA Germany delegation breakfast on June 15.
•Launching standalone podcast with Germany's leading travel trade magazine fvw.
•Distributing Paradise Coast B2C newsletter on June 4.
•Finalizing FY26 budget planning.
Sales Activities – B2B & B2C
USA-Reisen Experten – David Siemetzki, Germany (New Contact)
•Followed up on Florida bookings. While inquiries have declined since March/April, 2025
bookings remain solid, with no cancellations and few rebooking requests.
•David recently attended a FAM trip to Ft. Myers and Bradenton and expressed interest in Naples
and Marco Island.
•Shared destination updates and confirmed an appointment at IPW to discuss next steps.
CRD Touristik – Pia Hambrock, Germany (Key Account)
•Met with Pia and new Marketing Manager Carina Marxen. CRD received initial bookings for its
new Florida luxury package via CRD Select.
•Secured a 1/3-page ad in Meine Reise, a B2B/B2C travel publication (40K readers, 7M gross
reach).
•The ad promotes Florida fall 2025 travel packages. CVB cost share is $5,000, confirmed after
receiving PO and internal approval.
UStravel.nl / Nova Vakanties – Robbert Hendrix, Netherlands (Returning Contact)
•Confirmed Dutch tour operator FAM trip, Sept 20–27 (overnight in Naples: Sept 25–26).
•Planning day program and site inspections for Sept 25–26.
•Compass Hotel and Naples Princess confirmed comped rooms and dinner cruise. Final itinerary
in progress.
America Unlimited GmbH – Timo Kohlenberg, Germany (Key Account)
•1,140 room nights booked for FY25 as of May 21, matching 2024 levels.
•Will discuss FY26 marketing opportunities at IPW.
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Marketing Activities
America Unlimited GmbH – Germany
•Executed last-minute marketing campaign to boost destination visibility.
•Campaign includes:
o Google Ads (4,000 expected clicks)
o Newsletter promotion (reach: 150K)
o Timing: May–June
o CVB cost share: $7,000 via PO
fvw Medien Gruppe – Florian Hölzen, Germany
•Offered participation in a South Florida Destination Day (with Sarasota and the Florida Keys).
•Package includes:
o 25-minute webinar, expert roundtable, livestream
o 2-week banner ads, editorial features (online, social, newsletter)
o Avg. live viewership: 150; archive views: 500
o Scheduled: September 2025
o CVB cost share: $2,600 (awaiting PO for confirmation)
Media / PR / Communications Activities
•Press Release Distribution
o April 2025 release sent May 15 by BZ.COMM/LHG to 2,400+ media in Germany, Austria,
and Switzerland.
o Campaign generated 19 placements, 1,380,918 reach, and media value of €48,347
($55,019).
o See May 2025 clipping report for full details.
•Visit USA Netherlands & Het Parool
o Finalized and approved copy for paid media campaign with Dutch outlet Het Parool and
Visit USA Netherlands.
•Social Media
o Paradise Coast posts shared on German B2C (16K followers) and B2B pages.
o May 2025 reach: 2,317.
o Screenshots included in clipping report.
Addendum
•DiaMonde Clipping Report: May 2025
*Due to Collier County policies and a review by the County Attorney’s office, free tickets to events and productions cannot be
accepted, even for grant-funded programs. No fundraisers are included in activities paid through TDT funds. Activities paid by
TDT money are pre-approved before the purchase occurs. Tickets are obtained for ¡ARTE VIVA! events, TDT Arts Grant-funded
projects, and to ensure at least one visit to each arts organization per season. If organizations have multiple series, only one
activity in each series is chosen.
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