TIM FREDERICK FISHES THE FLW PROFESSIONAL BASS FISHING TOUR IN LAKE COUNTY
When they are visiting the region, we want them to come to Lake County and discover everything that our area offers. —ROBERT CHANDLER
Robert says. “They stay in our hotels, eat in our restaurants, and shop in our stores. They also get to experience not just a tournament but everything the area has to offer. Many who come to our town for a sporting event will come back for a vacation and recommend the area to others.” He also hopes to draw Orlando tourists attending prestigious sporting events, such as bowl games or NCAA Tournament games. “These fans usually stay for several days,” Robert says. “When they are visiting the region, we want them to come to Lake County and discover everything that our area offers. It’s always a positive when we can bring new people to the area and let them experience the Lake County brand.” Another collaborative project being discussed is the creation of a super-regional park featuring running trails, bicycle trails, and hiking trails. The park would be built on Water Conserv II, a rapid infiltration basin site spanning western Orange County and southeast Lake County. The property is part of Wellness Way, which is a sector development
plan designed to attract health, fitness, and related industries to the area. “This is extremely exciting because we’re thinking completely outside the box,” Sean says. “Having multiple agencies coming together to do something like this is rare. Also, the cost is minimal because nobody is buying land. We’re simply using what we already have.”
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