Tag: Governor Ron DeSantis
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Disney Asks Florida Court to Dismiss Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Lawsuit
Disney lawyers have asked a Florida state court to dismiss the lawsuit that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District brought against the company. Disney says that since the Florida state legislature and governor created a law that basically does the same thing, the lawsuit is irrelevant. Both the lawsuit and legislation focused on the nullification…
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Florida Governor DeSantis Reiterates “There is a New Sheriff In Town” When Asked About Disney Dispute
Recently, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sat down on the Guy Benson Radio Show for a wide-ranging discussion as he presumably prepares to announce a bid for the Presidency of the United States. The discussion covered his legislative agenda in Florida, his Presidential bid, and also the dispute about Disney. When asked about the Disney dispute…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Adopts Enforcement Code That Includes Fines, Liens, and Foreclosures
On Wednesday the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board once again met and continued to work on implementing its vision for the future of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. The board, all appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, voted to hire a new administrator for the district while also retaining the former one as…
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Governor DeSantis Signs Walt Disney World Monorail Oversight Bill
One day after Disney CEO Bob Iger asked “Does the state want us to invest more, employ more people and pay more taxes, or not?” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that has a provision to allow the state of Florida more oversight of the Walt Disney World Resort Monorail system.…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Speaks Out on Florida Feud Calling it “A Matter of Retaliation”
During an earnings call today, Disney CEO Bob Iger was asked about the ongoing feud between Disney and the state of Florida led by Governor Ron DeSantis. His response was strong and straightforward. In it, he stated Disney’s position and how he also saw Florida’s. In Iger’s opinion, it all comes down to retaliation. “Regarding…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Hires New Administrator to Oversee Area Around Walt Disney World
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has voted to hire a new administrator. With the hiring of the new administrator also comes a 14% raise for the position from the position’s predecessor. Glen Gilzean Jr. has been tasked with being the new administrator for the former Reedy Creek District. He will be paid $400,000 per…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to Appoint DeSantis Ally as Administrator and Create Enforcement Code for Enforcement of Penalties
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is continuing to make its mark on the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. This happens under the backdrop of two lawsuits and legislation that will give the district and state of Florida more control over the district. During its next meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, the board…
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Disney Expands Lawsuit Against Florida Governor DeSantis
Recently Governor Ron DeSantis said in an interview that he had beaten Disney but the end of this dispute is far from over. Today Disney amended and expanded its lawsuit against DeSantis and other leaders in Florida. Disney said in the addition that Governor DeSantis has doubled down with his “retribution campaign” through recent legislative efforts.…
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Florida Governor DeSantis Claims He Beat Disney, the Courts Might Say Otherwise
In a recent interview, Florida Governor DeSantis claims that he has beaten Disney in the ongoing feud that began last year. However, the courts might have something different to say about that. After ex-Disney CEO came out against a “Don’t Say Gay” bill last year, the governor went on the attack. Under his leadership, Florida…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Give Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Power to Cancel Reedy Creek Contracts
On Friday Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that gives the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District the authority to nullify contracts made by its predecessor, the Reedy Creek Improvement District. SB 1604 was passed by the House of Representatives in Florida on Wednesday before being sent to the Governor’s desk. This is…
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Florida Legislature Passes Monorail Oversight Bill and Sends it to Governor DeSantis
The Florida House of Representatives has passed a bill that the Senate passed earlier this week that provides Florida officials with the oversight and responsibility to inspect the monorails at Walt Disney World Resort. This development comes as conflict continues between Florida Governor DeSantis and Disney with lawsuits from Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District being filed against…
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Florida House of Representatives Passes Bill That Gives Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Authority to Overturn Reedy Creek Contracts
The Florida House of Representatives has passed SB 1604, a Land Use Bill with an amendment that gives the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board the authority to overturn contracts that were approved by its predecessor, the Reedy Creek Improvement District Board. The bill was passed by a 75-34 margin and will now head to…
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Florida Senate Approves Monorail Inspections at Walt Disney World Resort
The Florida Senate passed a bill today that would mean that the Florida government would have oversight and the responsibility to inspect the Walt Disney World Resort monorail system. This comes as things continue to escalate between Florida Governor DeSantis and Disney with lawsuits from Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District being filed…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Sues Disney
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District on Monday morning voted to countersue The Walt Disney Company. In the afternoon, it filed the suit in circuit court in Orange County. The lawsuit alleges that the former Reedy Creek Improvement District failed to give proper public notice ahead of approving a Development Agreement, which has been a…
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DeSantis Appointed Board Votes to Countersue Disney
The board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District met on Monday morning to discuss how to respond to the lawsuit that Disney has brought against Governor DeSantis and other Florida leaders, including the board. Disney sued the Governor and the board for what it calls “a targeted campaign of government retaliation” against Disney that…
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Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and Florida Senator Marco Rubio Weigh In on Disney vs. DeSantis Dispute
As the dispute between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to grow and show no signs of stopping, other leaders in the Republican Party are beginning to speak out about the conflict. DeSantis, who is expected to announce a run for the Presidency, has been chastised by other GOP Presidential candidates…
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Florida Senate Passes Bill to Reclaim Control of Former Reedy Creek District From Disney’s Development Agreement
The Florida Senate passed a bill late on Wednesday that would essentially allow the board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to retake control of the district from Disney. This comes in the wake of the discovery by Florida officials of a Development Agreement that was signed by Disney and the former Reedy Creek…
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Read the Disney Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
The Walt Disney Company has sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for “A targeted campaign of government retaliation—orchestrated at every step by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech—now threatens Disney’s business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights.” The lawsuit was filed today in a federal court in Tallahassee,…
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Governor Ron DeSantis Releases Statement on Disney Lawsuit
The Walt Disney Company is suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for “A targeted campaign of government retaliation—orchestrated at every step by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech—now threatens Disney’s business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights.” The lawsuit was filed today in a federal court in…
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Florida Senate Introduces Amendment to Inspect Walt Disney World Resort Monorails
The feud between Florida and Disney continues to move forward as the DeSantis led efforts to clamp down on Disney expand. The newest step in this disagreement comes in the form of an amendment added to a transportation bill from the Florida Senate. This bill would have Walt Disney World Resort Monorails inspected by Florida…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces That Attainable Housing is Expected to Open in 2026
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that an attainable housing development is expected to be opening in 2026. The announcement was made by Rena Langley, Senior Vice President, Walt Disney World Communications and Public Affairs. In it, Langley shared that the vision for this new housing development has now been expanded to include 1,400 units.…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Votes to Give Itself “Superior Authority” Over Disney Deal
On Wednesday the board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District met and voted to give itself “superior authority” over Disney to make decisions on planning and development in Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake. This comes following a press conference earlier this week where Governor DeSantis laid out his plans for both the board…
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Pickles and Coffee? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1328 (#656)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week things are a little bit different. The focus is primarily more a culinary one as the Geeks have a couple of culinary adventures! This week is also a little bit different as Caitie is in Florida at Walt Disney World Resort! We hope you enjoy as we taste the…
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Disney vs. DeSantis – The Facts Behind the Feud
The feud between Disney and DeSantis continues as the future for the former Reedy Creek Improvement District continues to be uncertain. Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature and Governor DeSantis passed a bill that replaced the Reedy Creek Improvement District and its board with the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and board. Before this…