A new report from the Orlando Business Journal says that Florida House of Representatives Speaker Paul Renner (R-Palm Coast) will not consider any changes this year to the former Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), now known as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). Florida House Speaker Won’t Consider Changes to Reedy Creek Improvement District … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
After passage by the Senate, the Florida House of Representatives passed SB 1604: Land Use and Development Regulations. The bill includes an amendment that would void Disney and Reedy Creek Improvement District’s Development Agreement. The bill passed the Florida Senate 27-13 and passed the Florida House 75-34. Governor DeSantis is expected to sign it into … Read more
Florida lawmakers are now working to reverse the decision to dissolve Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, Financial Times reports. The self-described purpose of the Reedy Creek Improvement District is “to support and administer certain aspects of the economic development and tourism within District boundaries.” The creation of the district in 1967 meant Walt … Read more
After the Florida Senate voted in favor of dissolving the Reedy Creek Improvement District of Walt Disney World, and then the Florida House of Representatives approved the bill, Governor Ron DeSantis has now signed the special district bill. “People say… they have services and utilities. We’re going to take care of all that… don’t worry. … Read more
After the Florida Senate voted in favor of dissolving the Reedy Creek Improvement District of Walt Disney World yesterday, the Florida House of Representatives has now approved the bill. The house voted 70-38 on the bill to dissolve special districts established before 1968. The Reedy Creek Improvement District was established in 1967, though other districts … Read more