SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County leaders want to move forward with a proposal to start more tourism projects in the area.
A county spokesperson said it’s an idea that has been considered for about three years.
What you need to know: Seminole County commissioners consider adopting ordinance that would pave the way for more tourism projects
A county spokesperson said this is an idea that has been considered for three years.
County commissioners plan to hold a work session to consider the ordinance ahead of Tuesday’s meeting
County officials estimate direct tourism spending at about $740 million last year, including an estimated 2.2 million people who visited hotel hub cities such as Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary and Sanford. ing.
If the county moves forward with the proposal, 50% of hoteliers within the Tourism Improvement District plan would be required to sign a consent petition for the tourism project. The county will take a second vote on the issue at a later date.
One Sanford business owner said the idea would help everyone in the county.
“We have a lot of people who are train and snowbirds, and we get them every season,” said Jenna Stevens, owner of Donuts to Go. Outside. Let’s start there. A lot of people come for a fun visit and we are on that list. ”
Stevens, who has been in business for about 13 years, said on a slow day she sells about 1,000 donuts. But on the busiest days of Thursday, Friday and Saturday, that number could exceed 4,000, she said.By Sunday, nearly everything was sold out, Stevens said.
“Yesterday I came to deliver something and there was a line out the door. I had to make coffee and I had to clean the table. It was just… That’s what you have to do,” she said.
Despite the crowds, Stevens said she expects demand for donuts to increase as more tourists stop by.
“We’re all supporting each other, so if people head to bed, that helps us and leads to further growth in our business,” she said.
County commissioners are scheduled to hold a work session to consider the ordinance prior to Tuesday’s meeting, which is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
