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ST. LUCIE COUNTY
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday December 8, 2010 12:30 P.M.
MINUTES
Members present:
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky, Chairman
Councilwoman Linda Bartz, City of Port St Lucie
Commissioner Tom Perona, City of Fort Pierce
Michelle Valvano, Perfect Drive Golf Villas
Ch Sheraton PGA
Members absent:
Jill Hanson, Residence Inn by Marriott
Pam Haney, Holiday Inn Express
Paul Taglieri, St. Lucie Mets
Marilyn Minix, Road Runner Travel Resort
Staff present:
Lee Ann Lowery, Assistant County Administrator
Charlotte Lombard, Tourism Development Manager
Katherine Mackenzie Smith, Assistant County Attorney
Jennifer Garrity, Recording Secretary
Also present:
Loretta Millan, St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce
Erica Byfield, Comet Creative
George Byfield, Comet Creative
Anna Shope, Hampton Inn, Port St. Lucie
Andy Brady, National Navy UDT Seal Museum
Amy Dahan, Heathcote Botanical Gardens
Paul Schall, German Marketing of the Treasure Coast
Jack Connolly, Arts in Public Places
Maria Bordonaro, Club Med
Tom Colucci, Treasure Coast Sports Commission
Harold Smyth, City of Fort Pierce
Mr. Patel, Holiday Inn, Port St. Lucie
Mr. & Mrs. Holiday, Art in Public Places
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Commissioner Dzadovsky called the meeting to order at 12:41
PM.
2. ROLL CALL:
Jennifer Garrity called roll.
3. SELF INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Attending guests identified themselves.
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from November 10, 2010 were approved unanimously.
5. FINANCIAL
a. Charlotte Lombard reported that the October 2010 numbers were
$130,400.00, which is up 22% from October 2009.
b. P & L report was passed out to the TDC members. Report attached.
6. ARTS AND CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Lee Ann Lowery, Assistant County Administrator, gave a presentation on the Arts
and Cultural Alliance of St. Lucie County. Presentation attached.
7. HEATHCOTE BOTANICAL GARDENS CAPITAL GRANT PROJECT UPDATE
Amy Dahan gave an update on the new expansion at Heathcote Botanical
Gardens. Presentation attached.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Charlotte Lombard spoke about the article that was featured in the National
Geographic Travel magazine that misrepresented the shorelines on the Treasure
Coast. Charlotte, along with the neighboring Counties, are writing the author and
inviting them to the Treasure Coast for a tour. Mr. Smyth recommended sending
a promotional video of the area.
Commissioner Tom Perona mentioned the Fort Pierce Utilities Workshop for
residents.
Loretta Millan, St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, mentioned the
Ambassador Christmas in the City at the Seven Gables House.
Michelle from Perfect Drive Golf Villas mentioned the Hotel and Lodging
Association December meeting at the Homewood Suites with guest speaker
Commissioner Dzadovsky.
Jack Connelly spoke about the Rhythm and Blues Festival December 19 at
Riverwalk in downtown Fort Pierce.
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Vice-Mayor Linda Bartz spoke of the Port St. Lucie Civic Center Art Gallery
display art work from local St. Lucie County students.
Commissioner Dzadovsky mentioned the St. Lucie County Media grants for
Public Service Announcements that are being offered to three not for profit
organizations.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:33 P.M.
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