2. MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS*
Motion to approve Agenda was made by Jim Mostad and seconded by Don Dufresne. Motion carried 5-0 with Jim Bronstien, Daniel Hostettler, Davicka Thompson absent and Seat 6 vacant.
3. MOTION TO APPROVE JUNE 13TH TDC MEETING MINUTES*
Motion to approve the June 13th TDC Minutes was made by Jim Mostad and seconded by Don Dufresne. Motion carried 6-0 with Jim Bronstien, Daniel Hostettler absent and Seat 6 vacant.
4. MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE CONSENT ITEMS JULY 2024*
MARKETING AGENCIES REPORTING
A. DTPB ACTIVITY REPORT*
B. CULTURAL COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS*
C. SPORTS COMMISSION ACTIVITY REPORT*
D. FILM & TV MONTHLY NEWSLETTER*
E. FILM & TV PRODUCTION REPORT*
PBC CONVENTION CENTER OPERATING REPORTS
F. CONVENTION CENTER INCOME STATEMENT &FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYSIS COMPARED TO BUDGET & PRIOR YEAR*
G. CONVENTION CENTER MARKETING UPDATE*
H. CONVENTION CENTER “PACE” REVENUE REPORT*
OTHER TDC-SUPPORTED AGENCY/DEPARTMENT REPORTS
I. ERM PROJECT STATUS REPORT*
J. PBI TRAFFIC REPORT*
K. CONTRACT TRACKING REPORT*
Motion to receive and file consent items for July 2024 was made by Jim Mostad and seconded by Davicka Thompson. Motion carried 6-0 with Jim Bronstien, Daniel Hostettler absent and Seat 6 vacant.
5. OLD BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. TDC TOURISM PERFORMANCE METRICS
1 TDC DASHBOARD CURRENT MONTH &FY2024* - Emanuel Perry a. Bed Tax Collections*
Perry
Bed Tax Collection – April 2024 collected in May was $8.3M compared to the same month last year at $8.1M, a 3% increase. Actual April was 10% above budget and (41%)below the prior
month at $14.2M. Actual April was (3%)lower than in 2022. Revenue from non-hotels continues to support bed tax collection
FYTD24 Collections at $66M, were higher than last fiscal year to date at $65M by 3% FYT collections are 7% above the Approved Budget and 14% higher than 2022 collections
The Rooms sold for April were 410,532, (2%) lower than last year. Rooms available for April at 574,170 are 1% higher than last year. Hotel Rooms Active today in the County, 19,139
Occupancy for April 2024 was 71.5%, (3%) lower than last year. Occupancy for April 2023 was 73.4%. April 2022 was 75.5%. The average daily rate for April was $280.30,(3%) lower than last year, and (1%)below 2022. The Revenue/Available Room for April 2024 was $200.49 lower than the prior April(6%)
Hotel room net sales FY24 year over year April decreased (4%)to $112M compared to $117M. Non-hotel room sales FY24 year over year April increased 33% at $24M compared to $18M. Hotel room net sales FYTD 2024 decreased (2%)from $886M to $902M Non-hotel room sales FYTD 2024 increased 22% at $206M compared to $169M. FYTD 2024 Taxable Revenues Fiscal Year over FY2023 increased 2% at $1.09B compared to $1.07B. FYTD 2024 Taxable Revenues Fiscal Year over FY2022 increased 13% at $1.09M compared to $963M.
Airport passengers for April 2024 were 790,110. (0.2%)lower than in April 2023, and the Total Estimated Seat Capacity is 7% higher than last April 2023 with 1,010,3050 seats. PBI Passenger 12-month rolling is a 12% increase at 7,977,288 over last year.
Leisure & Hospitality Employment for April, 97,800, increased 0.3% over the same month last year. Accommodation employment (3%) is lower than last year at 11,600 employees. F&B was flat over last year at 62,300 employees. Arts & Entertainment employment is 3% higher than last year at 23,900 employees.
Our Tourism Master Plan-Steering Committee met with our subject matter experts, CSL, Conventional Sports and Leisure. They were here for a site visit and are visiting over 75 attractions, destinations, and areas while here. They were in the north part of the county and South County, the Island, as well as the Glades area to get a feel and a flavor of who we are as a destination to help produce a robust Tourism Master Plan. My team member, Mr. Hearn, helped produce a resident engagement flyer.
We are going to have these included in the Commissioner's newsletters We are also going to have them in libraries, and at our parks and recs facilities, to grab the attention of the residents, to get feedback as to how they see us, see our county, what they think about tourism, and even enlighten them about and educate them on the importance of tourism.
B. PBI UPDATE–Nichole Hughes
1. PBI Report Update* - Nichole Hughes
Hughes
We were ranked third in the U.S. for travel and leisure, the world's best airport. We were behind Minneapolis and Rhode Island.
We continue to see growth. We surpassed 8M passengers year over year. We also received an FAA grant for airport infrastructure, $17.2M This will help us rehabilitate and reconstruct some
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of our runways and taxiways. We now have 15 air carriers. Porter announced that they will be traveling nonstop to Toronto four times a week on November 14th , and daily flights starting December 12th
We also have Air Canada returning, flying to Montreal two times a week starting October 29th , and Toronto daily starting October 29th
American Airlines, Chicago O'Hare will be going once daily starting October 7th, and then two times daily starting November 5th LaGuardia will be two times daily starting November 5th New York LaGuardia on Delta will be five times daily between January to March.
JetBlue has added Providence, two times daily starting October 24th. LAX is returning once daily starting October 27th Hartford will be twice daily between November to March. Boston will be seven times daily in March. And Westchester will be six times daily in March.
Silver is supporting Nassau four times weekly, and Tampa twice weekly from December through February, and then three times daily between March and April. United Airlines is offering Denver service between December 19th , and January 6th daily, and then Saturday-only service through March. They are trying to capture the winter travelers and also the spring break travelers. United will be servicing Newark daily, nine times Washington two times daily beginning December 19th . Houston will be returning two times daily beginning December 19th .
Mayor Sachs
Porter Airlines. Is it Canadian?
Hughes
It is a Canadian airline, and its planes have two seats on each side. It is an upscale service. They have free alcoholic beverages, a higher-end catering menu, and very nice snacks You can order a full menu.
Segarra
The importance of this is adding additional seats to the main source of business that we have from Toronto and some of the other cities, which are our most important source of visitors. That will bring additional components.
Hughes
The number of seats that will be available for PBI is 15% higher. We are higher than most other airports in the area with the number of seats. Some other carriers have lowered their seat numbers in Fort Lauderdale, but PBI is increasing in number. Air Canada is going to compete with Porter, bringing in larger planes than they used last year. That helps with the number of people who can get down here.
NEW BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. ERM
1. Update – Deb Drum
Drum
Our next big restoration project for the lagoon officially started this week. It is called Bonefish Cove. It is down between Palm Beach and Lake Worth Beach. It includes over 30 acres of
habitat restoration in the lagoon. It will be built almost entirely using sand material that is currently stored on Peanut Island. We had to excavate and stockpile the sand. The first barges arrived on the project this week to begin creating the first island. We expect over 500 barge trips over the next year to complete the project, just to give you an idea of the scale.
As part of our regular biological monitoring of Lake Worth Lagoon, we complete lagoon-wide seagrass mapping as an exercise every five years.
We are really happy to report an increase of 500 acres of seagrass, totaling over 2,000 acres. To give us some perspective on what 2,000 acres of seagrass is, it is greater than 3.2 square miles, which is larger than some of the municipalities in our county. From an ecological perspective and water quality perspective, which is related to tourism, seagrass is an important indicator, and it is good for the visitors, the residents, and the lagoon itself.
On the sea turtle front, we wrapped up our annual sea turtle walks. I hope some of you were able to join, as part of our Adventure Awaits series. We had successful nesting interactions at four out of six events. We hosted about 130 people, both residents and out-of-town visitors.
ERM recently completed coordination with Public Affairs on a short video clip documenting our recent coral restoration with the Reef Institute. Shanna is in the audience today. It is great to see you and she is an interested stakeholder with our corals. The video is about four minutes long and it is going to be shared on social media and Palm Beach County television. It has some topside and underwater footage documenting our recent coral planting event where corals that were grown here locally in a nursery on land were planted on natural reefs in the county. Diving is a big tourism draw for the county. It is great to have our efforts documented and shared with both local and visiting members of the dive community.
Commissioner Lambert
Is there a specific area that we are seeing people come from out of the area or is most of it from the region?
Drum
We have international visitors from all over We have been keeping some data when we have the 50-mile runs on some of our natural areas. They come from every state that you can imagine in the United States as well as internationally, for the diving community we have people from all over as well
We are world-renowned for that kind of visitor. We are poised through the Tourism Master Plan, that ecotourism is a topic, and have a great opportunity to lean into some of the resources that we have available We have been willing partners for a long time on the beaches, but ecotourism is something that we are ready for when you are.
B. CULTURAL COUNCIL
1. MOSAIC and Open Studios Recap – Lauren Perry
L. Perry
I wanted to share some photos for the Palm Beach County Open Studios We hired KBL to go out and shoot different studio locations across the county and are going to be used for next year's promotions.
The advertising campaign ran in conjunction with Mosaic. 112 artists participated this year. The event ran for two days, and we sent out a survey to the 112 artists, and 59 responded We are estimating over 4,000 visitors. For advertising and marketing, we had over 4M advertising impressions, which is 1,800 email sign-ups, and 3,500 downloads. Almost 30,000 people came to Open Studios site.
This year we launched a Google map. We had over 54,000 subscribers. Hundred views of that Google map. We are estimating about 4,000 visitors.
We would not have achieved all of these results without working with our sister agencies and partners. Thanks to the Film & TV Commission who does Watch Parties, gave us exposure to the Daily Television Show. They had two banding pages, three blog posts, four email newsletters, and over 50 mentions on social media. Also, put out two press releases that all mentioned Mosaic and Open Studios.
Dufresne
How many heads and beds this is going to have?
Sullivan
There is no way to count other than looking at the collection data here and seeing that the bed tax was up in May. There are a lot of factors that contribute to a bed count, but what we can count is redemptions, visitor engagement, and then looking at the whole picture of what the bed tax collection was and the occupancy rate. We are hoping that Mosaic is helping to contribute to that.
The idea of Mosaic was a shoulder season time. We had a couple of holidays in May that we wanted to capitalize on engaging the community to visit. Take a long weekend, use the holidays to stay, and engage with the cultural community, and the results we can track are all digital. It all contributes to that bed tax number we see growing.
Dufresne
We do not know if the 80% of it is successful. What I do not know is if we are getting 10 room nights from this promotion, see if they are staying in hotels, and get some data to go along with it.
Sullivan
We have information about where people come from. We are having a lot of talks about hotel room nights and how to track them. This is probably a deeper dive discussion, but for a sporting event, for instance, there is a tool that Sports is using to plug in numbers, and then it spits out how many room nights a specific event is having.
Dufresne
It is a little different because there is actual registration too.
Sullivan
We are correlating it to the digital impact and the traffic that we are creating for exposure. This is a larger discussion about hotel bed nights and how we are all tracking it. Our role right now for Mosaic is for cultural capital, but also, there is value in branding and value in exposure and connecting arts and culture with the destination's brand. We are up in that top funnel. We are building awareness about what we have here in the market, and they are coming for a sporting event, to go to the beach, and to visit a cultural attraction.
There is a loose correlation between this event and the bed tax collections and hotel occupancy rates. I am hoping to drive that demand. There is a lot of demand. But we are having those conversations right now, and you are on the list of people we want to talk to, because I think we have to find some solution that everyone aligns with
Dufresne
These are tax dollars that are supposed to be spent to increase heads in beds. I see no data supporting what this program does. But we have a responsibility to have some kind of metric that we know that this is generating heads in beds, or is it all local?
Mayor Sachs
What Ms. Sullivan is talking about is that this adds to what people come to see in the Palm Beaches. She will probably, next time we meet, have some idea of people who came to see a baseball game, and, in the meantime, they found out that we have Open Studios.
I do not think people may come from Canada to do an Open Studio but this adds to the whole culture, that is why it is called Mosaic, because it adds to the whole tapestry of what Palm Beach County is all about.
Maybe at September’s meeting, you will have some statistics on how many people who came for another event and enjoyed some of our cultural events. Or maybe, some statements from our artists. I mean, somebody walked in there and bought all his art.
Mostad
The timing of this is outstanding. And it is shoulder months February and March, $26M and it falls off a cliff. From a timing perspective, having this during that time frame is excellent.
Palm Beach County, as every year there is a period frame where there is some value-added incentive and benefits to come down. It is in a shoulder month. Rates are not quite as high in all the resorts. We all know that there is an opportunity here to kind of be known as a cultural center.
Unfortunately, we are never going to sit here and have every agency give us a complete metric on where it is at. I am going to stand here and say I support Mosaics in a very big way, and I think it is something that we can build upon going forward, building and putting even more teeth behind it. It is known every year out in Palm Beach County, this is the time when it is culture. There is some value added. This is a tremendous effort.
Dufresne
We do not know what we are getting from it. If only 10% of participants and visitors are from out of town, is that enough money to look at? If it is 80% are coming from out of town, then we know it is a big hit, but we have no idea what it is. I would just try to get a handle on what the money is being spent on it. I like the program.
Mostad
It is not just about overnights, it is about all these agencies being structured to support these agencies and to get them promoted out there, every single entity that is out there, North, South, East, and West. There is an awareness concept that helps the residents of Palm Beach County.
Perry
I want to bring to everyone's attention that the groups and organizations are just following the directions of our strategic plan. When we came out of COVID, we had a strategic plan that talked about resident engagement. That is following the shoulder season and the off-season We can evolve this program to include surveys that capture how many people are attributed to heads in beds, but they are following the strategic plan.
Segarra
That is a very good point, Don. We try on every single investment to have an estimate of room nights that are going to be generated. But on the other side of the equation in which this type of activity will help is an important metric that needs to keep an eye on brand awareness, which will trigger potential demand for visitation.
This type of event generates brand awareness metrics, which you cannot correlate with 100% room nights generated, but also how we are perceived and how we position the destination, or the brand will trigger some demand.
Dufresne
I am asking what kind of impact that would have on our room nights.
Sullivan
We can add surveying. We do not do surveying right now. This is how we are going to educate ourselves about room nights. Then we can gather that and then it becomes a formula to estimate a room night. It is very hard to track the room nights accurately, but surveying will help
Thompson
While we have no concrete data unofficially. Jim, are you hearing from your guests, is it just in May that they are visiting specifically for this event? Or what are you hearing?
Mostad
No, I cannot quantify that completely, the more awareness there is about cultural activities and things, it makes the destination even more compelling to not only come here one time but there are lots of things to do there. This is an accumulative effect.
We are not just marketing room nights. We have dollars going toward sports, film, towards culture. It is an all-encompassing effort, and accumulatively. Without Mosaic, there is less awareness and less opportunity. This 60-day stretch is where you want to go down to a little more of a value season in Palm Beach County and have some tremendous venues and opportunities to experience.
That is my two cents, but I would say that our guests are out there visiting all these destinations, which is critical to our success.
Fisher
When the resorts or the hotels embrace the activations we did with Push Iron over the Wildlife, we incorporate all that helps you grow. It drives return, repeat visits, and then even potentially people moving to the destination. There is an overarching awareness that helps support that.
Mayor Sachs
And in the hotel lobbies, you have a whole platform, the whole groupings of what is going on with Mosaic for the month while the people visit the hotel. That circulates people around the county who are here.
Hillery
With The Palm Beaches TV it is difficult to identify anyone who watches programming on the Palm Beaches TV, how many of those people book a hotel room? But it is an investment to create more awareness of all of the activities that are around this table and with our small businesses and the offerings that they have We are telling our own stories through this investment.
Dufresne
We should be tracking. We are responsible for this $83M we are spending and want to see what results we are getting.
L. Perry
Because of our partnership with Discover, we do have a little bit of a funnel to their host couches. We do include that as part of our campaign. You can probably go back and just see how many people are going from clicking through to those sites. And that might give us a little bit of an idea. For those of you who are interested in host couches, it might just be harder for us to see if they work.
Mayor Sachs
We do not have a signature event like Miami does with Art Basel But if we could, it sure would be great. And I know we have a lot of sports events and huge convention events, but one day it would be nice to have something great going on at the Norton or one of our other art venues
Sullivan
I would argue that Sunfest is a signature event. And is also the largest in the country. Mosaic is in May. It starts with Sunfest and leads to the rest of the month.
2. Update–Jennifer Sullivan
Sullivan
After Mosaic, we are starting back in the Northeast. We also have a Canada-specific campaign translated into French and English in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto.
We received a good placement in AARP for the best museums to visit with the grandkids, with the Flagler Museum being showcased, and that was a result of a FAM trip that we hosted in February.
The governor vetoed all of the state arts grant funding out of the budget next year. He vetoed two items One was $26M and the other $6M That is $32M in arts grant funding. That would have impacted Palm Beach County. We would have received $3.1M which would have benefited 50 organizations, up to 51 grants. We have been meeting, talking, and putting a strategy together to come back and try to restore the funding next year
He was quoted as saying that some fringe festivals received funding and he did not like the programming that they were doing. Why use taxpayer dollars to pay for fringe festivals?
The Cultural Council is taking a position to be the advocate for Palm Beach County We created the landing page, if anyone is interested, I can share it. And then we convened about 50 cultural leaders on Tuesday to start planning on what we are going to be doing this year to help restore the
funding. The state funding is how the local arts agencies get funding from the states, through that grant program. The data says that these grants have a 91% return on investment
Our organizations are thankful for the TDC, and the county's leadership. Because we have a robust tourism grant program. The Cultural Council also has some private grant programs that are benefiting our organizations.
We are starting to formulate a plan that will include a cultural tour for the delegation in September. We are asking if the Tourist Development Council would do a letter of support for the state grant funds a request our CEO has asked in addition to some of the chambers to just reiterate the value of the state program and how it benefits the tourism sector here.
Mayor Sachs
I like the idea. Don, will you draft it?
Dufresne
You have got to be very careful in how you are dealing with these issues at the state level. It is not a good idea for us, as a Tourist Development Council, to send a letter like that. It could backfire in many respects. It could harm Tourist Development Agencies because they are already under attack.
Mayor Sachs
Why don't we invite the Governor to come down to see one of our cultural events here? To see what we do here
The entire board must be aware that as part of the Travel, in which our airport for the eighth consecutive year was selected, a few of our properties as well were selected.
We share with them the plans that we have to get from them, some feedback, and recommendations about what we should be doing for the upcoming season. And we discussed international markets, groups, and a couple of initiatives, and ideas.
Also, we discussed and shared with them the goals of the Master Plan
Gustav Weibull continued with Discover The Palm Beaches Updates.
Commissioner Lambert
About our inventory as far as luxury hotels versus group hotels? Around the Convention Center and central Palm Beach County. Inventory of hotels. Do we see a demand and the need for one hotel that is not luxury?
Weibull
Right now the demand is to upscale the full-service hotels that have you know, food and beverage and all those amenities.
Fisher
There is a certain level of availability. They want the ability to go to restaurants and a spa.
Anderson
It might be a little different because when we do Art Basel, they are in 32 hotels. Some of the hotels are 15 miles away. They do not care where staying because they are going to spend most of their time either at the Convention Center or at Art Basel
Mostad
About that slide you showed, the rates going back from 2019. Big sigh of relief when you look at three consecutive years of retaining the pricing increase levels, which were staggering for Palm Beach County, and it is almost over.
Your properties are less concerned about occupancy and more concerned about rates. The old days of just thinking you could sell anything because there is a math equation that they have done that, but three years in a row, it is not just a short-term trend, this is sustainable, and after three solid years We should feel good about the third consecutive year of retaining the adjustment that was made from a pricing perspective and solid going forward.
Segarra
It is a fact that over the same period, we have added several rooms. And the absorption rate of those new rooms into the market has been very positive, maintaining and growing the rate. New inventory, which normally has an impact on the rate. We have been able to go over that, absorb the new rooms, provide, sell, and on top of that, increase the rate of those rooms.
Dufresne
One other important factor is I do not think we can factor in how many people who used to be visitors are now condo owners. They have bought places, which affects the rate. That is why the airport is up, you know, but maybe it does not correlate to visitors.
Anderson
Interestingly, the groups that started working in January and February are kind of priced out of the SNL, but they are not leaving us. They are just moving to March, April or May. And now we have new groups in January and February.
More pharmaceutical, and medical They are used to paying $350, or $375, they do not have an issue with it. And their spending is much lower here. It is the destination that has a pull. We have been running for 12 months now We run summer conferences and events throughout the summer months, which we have been looking forward to.
Kelly Cavers and Erika Constantine continue with the DTPB updates.
Dufresne
Are you expecting a downturn in the Brightline ridership because of the new pricing?
Constantine
I cannot speak specifically for their forecasting. We talked to them about it when that article came out and kind of the news was broken.
Some of the computers weren't as profitable, but also, it was also creating more strain on things being sold out. People couldn't do the long hauls because of the short-haul computers.
D. SPORTS COMMISSION
1. MOTION TO APPROVE The Category “G” Grant Agreements*
a.
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Men’s Golf National Championship (May 18-23, 2025) - PGA National Resort, Champion Course
$30,000 1,758
1,758
Average Historical ADR - $227.32 ROI - $23,977.71
Motion to approve Category “G” Grant Agreement was made by Commissioner Christina Lambert and seconded by Davicka Thompson. Motion carried by 6-0 with Jim Bronstien and Daniel Hosteller absent and Seat 6 vacant.
2. Update – George Linley
Linley
This grant is for next spring in May. It is the NCAA Division II Men's Golf National Championship. Thanks to PGA National, which is the host not only from a hotel perspective but obviously from the world-class golf amenities, including the Champions Course, which will be the venue.
For the Copa America semi-final last night. I will say I am disappointed; I was hoping that Uruguay would get to the finals. Because Uruguay made Palm Beach County its home for a training camp. It was a collaboration between PGA National, the Gardens North County District Park, and our Sports Commission. They were preparing for Copa America. But it is a good stage for what will be coming in 2026 with the World Cup.
Team Uruguay did tell Palm Beach Gardens, Parks and Rec, those fields that we have at the North County District Park, which is a Palm Beach County Parks and Rec facility, that hey are one of the best soccer fields you will find in the state of Florida. Could we be a training site?
PGA National also hosted The Junior Tour National Championships, which is sponsored by Under Armour. It is 400, 500 junior golfers. Over 1,500 room nights. A powerful event, appreciate Joseph, and the partnership over the last month.
We look back from October 1 through May 31 and tracked through those first three months, 286,000 plus room nights, which puts us ahead of last year's pace. And our room nights, as I have mentioned before, do not include all of spring training, baseball, and the entire equestrian landscape.
Yesterday, we hosted our annual Kids Fitness Festival of the Palm Beaches at the South Florida Fairgrounds. A community event, but we utilize a lot of tourism partners. We had over 1,600 youth from across the county. Many Title I camps were from the underserved areas and were out
there. It is a touching event because the mission is to encourage our youth to embrace sports and when they leave the facility, they've had a chance to participate in the sport in some way to get a taste of the sport.
We had a few national organizations and a lot of our local partners from golf, tennis, baseball, softball, soccer, pickleball, our local BMX club in Okeechobee Park, fitness clinic, cricket, croquet, hockey, football, beach tennis, and, and over 20 different sports. We partner with Baptist Health to sponsor it and we have other local partners to fund the cost of the venue. But it makes us a well balanced sports commission. It touches a lot of kids who get a chance to be exposed to sports that otherwise would not have that opportunity. So, I will have more in the monthly report come the next TDC board meeting. Just to give you some of the sights and images of the annual Kids Fitness Festival at the Palm Beach event.
There will be 30 different national events. Half of them in June and July. Delray Beach Women's Racquet Club and several other facilities in South County for the United States Tennis Association, Boys 18 and 16's National Play Court Championships is happening consistently been a 2,000-plus room night event.
We just had a seven-day event, the Perfect Game, Prospect Select, and Prospect Wire Baseball.
Florida State Golf Association has landed about six events over the next two months. And finally, August 1st – 4th, will be the first national event of this sport that we are hosting. This is just coming up in about three weeks, the World Wake Board Association (WWA) is hosting cable wakeboarding. It is at 561 Wake Park, which is a cable wakeboarding facility that Greg Norman's son manages. A collaboration with our Parks and Rec Department.
E. FILM & TV
1. Student Showcase Highlight Video – Michelle Hillery
2. Update – Michelle Hillery
Hillery
We do have a signature event, which is the largest statewide film competition for high school and college students. Hosted here in collaboration with the Maltz Jupiter Theater. This is a program that we have utilized over the years to retain the talent that is coming out. We have a competition with Georgia, where they are recruiting our kids to go work in Georgia. The Student Showcase of Films is our platform to try to retain that talent. We will do a study of how many, and where the kids are now. We did one five years ago. We want to update that study to see how many of those students are still working in the industry, where they are, and what they are doing. We were happy to discover that 100 percent of those that we had surveyed were still actually in the industry.
I have a two-minute Promo piece that highlights the sights and sounds and sort of gets a feel for what this event is all about. This year was the first time that we partnered up with Discover to do the first Palm Beach County Tourism PSA award which Discover sponsored. Commissioner Lambert's son was placed in the Burt Reynolds scholarship as a finalist and won one of the awards. We secured 50 judges from around the globe who use these students' projects and we had 529 entries this year from around the state.
Production is going well. We are up 18% in the total productions that we saw this year. We permitted 32 projects. We saw an additional 33 shots that did not require a permit.
We are about flat in production revenue, with $18M being spent here in Palm Beach County. And year over year, $91M has been spent in film and television production in Palm Beach County. In total leads over the past five months, 109 leads that generated, and we converted 80 of those into actual productions that took place here.
You can read the Focus on Film newsletter which has a lot of information about the production that is taking place here. One of those came from the Student Showcase of Films. A student that back in 2003 was the third-place winner. His name is Wes Ball. He is known as the director of the Maze Runner trilogies, and he also directed Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. He is one of our gems who came up through the ranks of the Student Showcase of Films.
Lastly, we have been putting together the programming that is going to support our sponsorship and development program that has an original distribution platform. And then that programming lands on the Palm Beaches TV channel, and then we repurpose that programming through our weekly watch parties, and for the South Florida Daily Show as well.
In June we had a sponsorship meeting in which we had nine shows that were pitched to our selection committee. Six of them were returns, and three of them were brand-new shows. A brand-new kid's show, that will be hosted by a ten-year-old boy, providing perspective of where he would like to go to visit in the Palm Beaches. And as we know, where kids want to go, usually the families follow. We also have two fishing shows that will be coming on board. And an outdoor adventure show that we will be sponsoring as well. In August, we will have our second Sponsorship and Development Committee meeting planned.
We have two returning shows, two of them with Burt Wolfe. An international show with a 120M potential reach and viewership.
And we have a film festival show that is going to showcase and tune into the various festivals from all of us here, in a three-part episode. Health and Wellness is also another new show coming up. And also, a fashion show to showcase the various fashions stemming from the Palm Beaches.
Commissioner Lambert
I planned on going to film showcase event and sneaking out after our son's name, and I stayed the entire time. It was phenomenal. I would encourage it if you haven't been, for you to go.
Hillery
I have been fortunate to retain Frank Licari who has been our host for close to 20 years
Commissioner Lambert
Does he do all of the planning for the lights and the decor and everything?
Hillery
Yes, he does. The opening film was all his creation The choreography, the choreographing of the dancers was all him. We work together year after year. The concept was AI this year, and that was our 29th anniversary.
The Palm Royale has been renewed for Season 2. While that is not filming here, a project like that is bringing exposure to the Palm Beaches. We have had tours of people who are coming here to see or think that they are looking at the sites and places they are seeing in that show.
Mayor Sachs
Where are they filming?
Hillery California.
I am getting calls about the funding that was cut from the governor asking if it is affecting the film and television industry. It does not directly affect our industry, we were sort of on the cutting board last year, with our state film commission. While we have not had incentives for the State of Florida, we are one of 15 states that do not have any type of film or television incentive program. Last year, our state film office was shoved in the Department of Commerce, and renamed, and while they are still administering our sales tax exemption program, our locations database, and production directory, they no longer can market. Our Trade Association of Film Florida was ahead of the curve. They are already stepping up to the table and knowing that they are going to have to take the reins on any kind of state, marketing, and promotion for that. And the state's numbers are already reflecting close to 50% declines in the interest that is coming in through the state film office. We have sort of expanded our portfolio and we are doing a lot more to increase production here.
F. CONVENTION CENTER
1. OVG Venue Management
a. Update - Dave Anderson
Anderson
We have been involved with Art Basel for 15-16 years. It was created and then all the proofing stuff was created around it. In this situation, it is a good idea, now that Mosaic is created, you have everybody going down the same stream.
The other thing is when we are submitting RFP responses, a lot of times the planners want to know what is going on in the community. Now that we are 12 months a year, it is great to have this stuff. It is as simple as that. The Kravis is running The Infinite Show, Diane sent me a note and said you know, is there any help you can give us with it? So we worked with them. They made a QR code. We blew out to every summer event coming into the building. They know in advance and go right across the street and do it.
As it relates to business things continue to be good. The 4th of July was here, and we did not book an event over the 4th of July, which was nice, the staff got a little time off. After that, we run most of the summer hot with events, mostly conference, and room night types of events.
We have Mr. Robbins coming back next week. For the first time, he is bringing a private event to us with a couple thousand people. And then they come in August, and again in December. In between all the conferences that we are booking with Discover.
In the convention industry, a lot of times you have even years and odd years. If it is an off-year, revenue can be down quite a bit. When we came into the year, I think we were 18% off top-line revenue coming into the year versus last year's record. We are only 5% off right now, and we are probably going to exceed last year's record. Credit to the sales team and all the events team for driving revenue while the clients were here.
Last but not least I just wanted to thank my staff one more time. When you are doing conferences that are running for a week and running for a lot of hours, you have a lot of staff shifts. And
clients can get fidgety because they count on the people they have been working with in advance before they show up.
You have managers and certain people, but the event managers, we do not want them to stay there for 24 hours a day for 12 days. We have been doing this nonstop since December, and I have not heard one comment from one client about, like, it fell off on the second shift or third shift, or whatever. We want to keep this person on all the way through, and it is just a credit to everybody at the building, and everybody being on site. Sometimes you take that stuff for granted, but when you are running that smoothly and you just do not notice it is a pretty cool thing.
2. OVG Hospitality
b. Update - Kathy Griffin
Griffin
I would be piggybacking on what Dave said, with the little break we had, about our 10-day break, a few of my staff did slip in some vacations, but then we have been working on projects.
We have been so busy trying to get projects done, and the rest of our Capex construction deployed. We have to slide into these windows and do things in little pockets. I introduced Lacey two months ago, but I want to reintroduce her Lacey Sprague is the operations manager.
She is the boots on the ground for the front of the house. When you come out, all of the service staff, everything you see out front is a result of Lacey's work.
I have my OVG corporate fiscal year that runs from July 1st , through June 30th . And I have the county we just finished, OVG’s year, and we finished record numbers up for top line and bottom line.
Anderson
Isami, you could just pass this along to the facility staff. There is much work now that needs to be done infrastructure-wise. And we made the decision not to do it because we did not want to be offline. And my thank you to the county facility staff because we are asking to do things at midnight, on the weekends, and at 5 in the morning. And these are not small projects and extended projects over time. A project that usually is a week, maybe two or three weeks. We are doing it in spurts, but everything is going great.
Mayor Sachs
I just want to say that we had the first-ever Mayor's Symposium at the Convention Center on June 24th, and everything was perfect. The food was excellent. We had 39 municipalities. Where all the mayors sat around a table and discussed issues like homelessness and housing. We had almost 40 nonprofits outside that room ready to help with issues of funding and finding land where we could house our homeless We are going to have a second one in August. Thank you very much for that. That is a county-run event, and that is a county convention, and everything was just perfect.
7. BOARD COMMENTS
Mayor Sachs
I would like to bring up the issue with the possible letter to the governor, presented by Ms. Sullivan. Are there any comments about that so that we can resolve that before we adjourn today?
Sullivan
And just a point of clarification, it does not have to be to the governor directly, it just could be a letter of support, that is somewhat apolitical about the vote. The importance of the state grant programs and how they interact with our county, support for arts, and how it builds tourism. That letter would go on our landing page that we are using as our place to send people for information. And we would also bring a letter up to Tallahassee this session to use as a point of support we have. And community support for the program as we could look to try to restore the funding next year.
Mayor Sachs
I could suggest Ms. Sullivan, would you like to draft the letter and send it to everybody since it will come from this board, that may be an interesting idea, and it would help you support arts funding for the next session in March.
Dufresne
I might suggest we make a motion to ask the County Commission to draft that letter. I think it will have much more impact, and I am not sure how my County Commissioner would feel about it. Again, I do not think it is appropriate for us to do it, but maybe make a motion in support of a letter coming from the County Commission.
Mayor Sachs
It may be sort of like a letter of what we've done, our success. It would be a lot helpful if we had a state grant. My suggestion is to draft something and let everybody see it. It impacts the particular work that you do in your department. Ms. Sullivan would probably be the best person to write it because it is in your department.
Thompson
I support Mayor Sacks' position, and I believe it's important to strike a delicate balance in the wording of the letter. We would like to see your input regarding the verbiage and consideration for supporting what will be placed on the website if it gets approved. Tentatively, I agree with the idea of a letter of support from the TDC.
Fisher
I think Ms. Sullivan was asking others for our support. Would it be interesting to know who else participates in doing the letter? If we are one of the few, we could draw a bigger target. You might want to know who else is also participating in the latter. If there is a group of 30 or 40 maybe has only one or two, we could put ourselves out there a little bit more.
Mayor Sachs
We are looking at impacts to money that have been jeopardized because of these cuts. If we do not speak up, who should? But in a way that does not denigrate it, but that says, look, these cuts have resulted in some possible loss of tourism money.
Dufresne
Everybody needs to be reminded that we are Palm Beach County. But the state has a very different opinion, and the legislature has consistently gone after the bed tax dollars and agencies and their existence, and they could abolish these agencies if they chose.
Sullivan
We have this request that came from the roundtable that we hosted with the different CEOs around the county. They also asked us to approach chambers. We started with Palm Beach North Chamber, who said that they would write a letter of support. We reached out to the Island of Palm Beach Chamber. Doug Evans is a former arts leader of an arts organization. We are waiting for him and the Chamber of the Palm Beaches; we will approach them with their leadership change. 8.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:58 A.M.
There is no meeting in August 2024.
The next meeting will be on September 12, 2024, and will feature marketing plan presentations.
*Attachment included.
4. CONSENT ITEMS
TO: Tourist Development Council
FROM: Milton Segarra, President/CEO
DATE: July 31, 2024
RE: Discover The Palm Beaches Monthly Activity Report July 2024
The following is a summary of DTPB activities in support of TDC Performance measures for the month of July 2024. This report demonstrates positive trends relative to owned visitor digital footprint, advertising impressions, social media engagement, and booked room nights for the Month of July.
June 2024 Performance
Overall lodging performance was flat in terms of room night revenue at $84.9M. ADR was down $1 selling, even though we sold1% more room nights.
Competition fierce in South Florida. The Palm Beaches holding onto rates while Miami and Ft Lauderdale continue to discount.
Hotel rates were down 0.4% to $181. Miami was down 2% to $172 and Ft. Lauderdale was down 1.7% to $150. Miami (+0.6%) and Ft. Lauderdale (+0.2%) room nights sold were slightly up but not enough to offset discounts. Revenue was down 1.5% in Ft Lauderdale and down 1.4% in Miami.
Boca Beach Club renovation and Amrit ramping up slow room night growth.
Hotel occupancy was down 0.7%, selling 1.5% less room nights (361k). The Amrit Ocean Resort added 155 rooms into the room inventory offsetting the 207 rooms offline for renovation from the Boca Beach Club. Total room inventory is down 0.8%.
Alternative lodging saw a decline in rooms available to 13,096. Occupancy grew by 1.9% to 53% selling 5.3% more room nights (162k). Rate was down 0.7% to $290. Overall revenue among alternative lodging was up 4% to $19.6M.
Key Lodging Performance Numbers for June
o Room demand
▪ Hotels: 361k (-1.5%)
▪ Alt. Lodging: 162k (+5.3%)
▪ Total Lodging: 522k (+1.0%)
o Room Night Revenue
▪ Hotels: $65.3M (-1.9%), FL Market Share of 4.5% (-0.1pts)
▪ Alt. Lodging: $19.6M (+4.0%)
▪ Total Lodging: $84.9M (-0.3%)
o Occupancy
▪ Hotels: 63.0% (-0.7%)
▪ Alt. Lodging: 53% (+1.9%)
▪ Total Lodging: 61.2% (-0.2%)
o Average Daily Rate (ADR)
▪ Hotels: $181 (-0.4%)
▪ Alt. Lodging: $290 (-0.7%)
▪ Total Lodging: $198 (-0.3%)
o Revenue per Available room (RevPAR)
▪ Hotels: $114 (-1.1%)
▪ Alt. Lodging: $154 (+2.0%)
▪ Total Lodging: $121 (-0.5%)
Discover The Palm Beaches
Monthly Executive Dashboard
For more details click the following links: Lodging Performance and DTPB Performance Measures
Discover The Palm Beaches Monthly Executive Dashboard
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Discover The Palm Beaches Monthly Executive Dashboard
Discover The Palm Beaches Monthly
Executive Dashboard
Definitions:
Hotel Rooms The number of hotel rooms that are available on any day of the week. This number increases as new properties open.
Hotel Room Nights Available The number of hotel rooms multiplied by the number of nights in a given period a room is available to sell, such as a month or week. This number represents the total available hotel lodging capacity for The Palm Beaches.
Hotel Room Nights Sold The number of rooms sold over a given period. This is the total demand for hotel rooms in The Palm Beaches.
Shared Lodging is described as any accommodation other than typical hotels and resorts without front office staffing
Shared Lodging Rooms The number of shared lodging properties multiplied by the number of rooms per property. This number represents all the alternative lodging options competing with hotel rooms.
Shared Lodging Room Nights (RNs) Sold The number of shared lodging listings booked multiplied by the number of nights and number rooms. This is the total demand for alternative lodging options in The Palm Beaches.
Total Room Nights (RNs) Sold– The sum of Hotel Room Nights Sold and Shared Lodging Room Nights Sold. This is the total demand for overnight lodging in The Palm Beaches.
Room Nights (RNs) Market Share-The percentage of hotel room nights sold within the state of Florida. This indicates the size of The Palm Beaches hotel market and relative performance.
Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) - Total room revenue divided by the total number of available rooms. See Room Revenue, Rooms Available. Room Revenue/Rooms Available = RevPAR.
Total Lodging Revenue The number of room nights sold multiplied by the average daily rate (ADR)
12 Month Moving Average (12MMA) - The value of any given month is computed by averaging the value of that month and the 11 preceding months. This is used to eliminate seasonality
Rolling 12 Months The sum of the current month and 11 preceding months. This is used to eliminate seasonality
Average Daily Rate (ADR) - A measure of the average rate paid for rooms sold, calculated by dividing room revenue by rooms sold. ADR = Room Revenue/Rooms Sold. This indicates a travelers willingness to pay for lodging in The Palm Beaches
Occupancy Percentage of available rooms sold during a specified time period. Occupancy is calculated by dividing the number of rooms sold by rooms available. Occupancy = Rooms Sold / Rooms Available. This indicates the health of the lodging market in The Palm Beaches
Rank The placement of The Palm Beaches versus 14 Florida markets (Palm Beach, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Collier, Lee, Sarasota, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Brevard, Volusia, Orlando (Orange/Osceola), Jacksonville (Duval, St. Johns), Panhandle)
Website User The total number of unique individuals accessing ThePalmBeaches.com in a given month. This is a leading indicator of interest and intent to visit The Palm Beaches as a result of DTPB promotional efforts
Research compiled and published by Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), can only be reproduced through expressed written approval from the DTPB Research Department. The underlining methodologies, algorithms, formulas and data used are considered a TRADE SECRET. For questions please contact research@thepalmbeaches.com.
Performance Measures - TDC
DTPB OBJECTIVES 2022 – 2023
Leisure/Consumer
• Increase Consumer and Travel Industry database to 410,000
• Generate 14,000,000 in Owned Views Digital Footprint
• Generate 7,000,000 Social Engagements
• Generate 700,000,000 Advertising Impressions
• Generate 250,000,000 Earned Media Impressions
Meetings & Conventions
• Book 110,000 DTPB only room nights (Hotel Meetings Leads)
• Generate 50,000 Group Level Booked Room Nights Convention Center Shared
• Generate 40,000 Group Level Actual FY Room Night for Convention Center Shared
1 The Cultural Council starts FY24 above goal on these aggregate performance measures (which were conservatively estimated mid-fiscal FY23) due to effective tactics and additional stimulus funds employed before FY23 closed.
2 New performance indicators as of 10/1/23. Previous year totals were not measured.
HIGHLIGHTS
ADVERTISING
In July, the Council and its agency of record, Push, launched a sub-campaign targeting audiences in Canada, specifically Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. This subcampaign includes messaging in English and French. Placements focused on digital channels (Google, CTV, social media) as well as a direct mail postcard with a goal to drive awareness of Florida’s Cultural Capital® as a wintertime destination The Canada sub-campaign runs alongside the Council’s cultural tourism campaign, which has been targeting our drive markets this summer since June and expands back into our fly markets starting August 1. Cultural tourism campaign placements in July included print ads (Flamingo and Modern Luxury magazines), OOH (Brightline, PBIA), radio, digital and CTV.
The Council continued to work with Push to develop the FY25 Marketing Plan in July, making progress on our media insertion plan (with co-op opportunities) based on the Council’s FY25 budget and performance measures.
PARTNER COLLABORATIONS
The Council supported the TDC in July by assisting with the distribution of printed materials relating to the 20-year Tourism Master Plan to Palm Beach County cultural organizations. Council staff also welcomed master plan facilitator CSL International to its headquarters in downtown Lake Worth Beach for a tour and discussion about our work in the arts and tourism sectors, and supplied CSL with information on our tourism campaign strategies and past results data.
The Council and Discover The Palm Beaches continue to collaborate in support of the upcoming Eudemonia event, and in July created blog content highlighting arts and wellness activities. The agencies’ local PR and social media teams also coordinated on a publicity campaign about our custom Brightline Train wrap created by local artist Lisa Kaw, and asked the Film Commission to identify publicity opportunities as well. (See more below.)
Also in July, the Council committed to sponsor a new video podcast being produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce and tied to the annual art festival, Artigras. The podcast will be hosted by local artist Sarah LaPierre and will feature conversations with Council staff, local creative professionals and arts organizations. The 12-episode podcast will debut in FY25.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Top Placements
- July 4, AARP The Magazine Members Edition (UVM: 15,217,631): “Favorite Museums to Visit With the Grandkids in Every State” (PDF Clip Here)
- July 17, Happy Travels (UVM: 445,000): “THE INFINITE: Virtual 3D Space Station Tour in West Palm Beach”
HIGHLIGHTS
National Media Outreach
In July, the Council’s PR agency of record, Sharp Think, secured coverage of the Kravis Center’s summertime experience called “Space Explorers: The Infinite” by blogger Liz Amore of Happy Travels, who had visited The Palm Beaches on a FAM tour in May. Sharp has arranged for the Miami-based blogger and her family to return to experience the immersive 3D tour of the space station this coming August for additional coverage. A July 4th article by Trudy Saunders in AARP The Magazine highlighting the Flagler Museum was a result of a FAM tour that Sharp arranged for the writer and her grandchild in February.
The Council worked with Sharp in July to develop a public relations plan for FY25 based on the Council’s budget and performance goals. A theme for the Council’s FY25 media reception held annually in New York City has been identified and a kickoff call with potential cultural partners occurred on July 31 to discuss the theme, shared goals, potential locations and dates, and project timeline.
Local Media Outreach
As a result of a Council press release in July, the aforementioned Brightline train wrap by artist Lisa Kaw received local coverage by Modern Luxury Palm Beach
HIGHLIGHTS
magazine (“Local Artist Lisa Kaw Transforms Brightline Trains to Boost Tourism in Palm Beach County”) and statewide recognition by Visit Florida in a partner email blast (shown on the previous page) sent on July 22. The Council’s executive team and its local PR consultant also continued to work with regional media (Florida Weekly) in July to respond to the governor’s veto of $32 million in arts and culture funding to 640 organizations throughout the State of Florida.
SECTOR SUPPORT
In July, the Council hosted an Institute for Cultural Advancement (ICA) program called “Rock Star Fundraising: Elevate Your Game to Gain The Competitive Edge” for local professionals in fundraising and development roles in the arts sector. The well-attended workshop was led by Ben Starling III, founder of Southern Philanthropy. There is one more ICA session planned this fiscal year, which will be held at the Norton Museum of Art in collaboration with Discover The Palm Beaches. “Brandscaping” will be presented by Jessika Davidson on August 22 as an extension of her 2023 Arts & Tourism Summit presentation on marketing outreach.
In support of the cultural sector in July, members of the Council’s staff attended exhibitions, performances, and special events at Kravis Center for Performing Arts, Palm Beach Zoo, Carlin Park (Shakespeare By The Sea), Lake Worth Playhouse and others.
TDC
Sports Tourism Report
October 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission’s collection of events surpassed the 300,000-room night benchmark for the second consecutive year. The 3rd quarter of this fiscal year came to an end on June 30th During the first three (3) quarters of FY 24, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission hosted 176 events, which spurred 310,198 room nights.
Over the final three months of FY 24, the Sports Commission will host 28 more events, which will attract sports-related visitors from around the state, nation, and globe. Based on the room night projections for the final three (2) summer months, the Sports Commission is expected to approach the 340,000 room night benchmark.
FY Performance Measures as of June 30th compared to FY 24 Goals
Sports Commission Tourism Impacts: October 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
• 310,198 tracked room nights.
• $83,973,700 in projected hotel revenue (using ADR from October – June @ $270.71)
• $5,038,422 in projected bed tax revenues.
The sports tourism impacts do not include several events with outstanding hotel room night data
The MLB spring training spectator room nights are not included in this report.
Kids Fitness Festival of The Palm Beaches Presented by Baptist Health
Over the last decade, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission has hosted many of the nation's most prominent and impactful sports events, including world championships, national championships, professional sports competitions, Olympic Qualifiers and Trials, and the largest tournaments and showcases taking place on the globe. However, one of the local community’s the most touching events organized by the Sports Commission annually, which creates unmeasurable impact for the future or our local youth sports setting, is the Kids Fitness Festival of The Palm Beaches presented by Baptist Health, which took place on July 10, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Celebrating its 21st year, the Kids Fitness Festival of The Palm Beaches encourages our county’s children to participate in sports while embracing fitness and healthy lifestyles. The Sports Commission organizes this festival annually to develop and promote the positive aspects of sports participation, which can provide positive impacts throughout a lifetime.
Over 1,600 children, ages 5 to 12 years age, participated in this year’s festival. The interactive sports clinics are produced by local and national sports organizations. After playing the many sports offered at this event, the participating children received information to take home, which provided instructions on how they can pursue the different sports that were featured at the Kids Fitness Festival.
If we want to ensure that sports are a major tourism and economic catalyst for The Palm Beaches for years to come, we must encourage our youth to play sports and maintain active lives. The Kids Fitness Festival of The Palm Beaches brings a diversity of sports and a diverse group of youth from all regions of Palm Beach County. Moreover, many disadvantaged children attend this event and are exposed to sports for the first time. Hosting this grassroots community sports event for our youth makes us a well-balanced sports commission.
This effort is not possible without our partnership with Baptist Health and the Palm Beach County Sports Commission is forever grateful for this friendship. We are also so very thankful for the numerous volunteers and organizations that produced the sports clinics that represent the essence of the Kids Fitness Festival of The Palm Beaches. This commitment represents the ultimate contribution towards the future of sports in our community and beyond.
Events & Operations
Event Support
Boca Raton Bowl
Secure Pregame Luncheon location after confirmation of game date
Finalize and contract with service providers for golf tournament and transportation
Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award
Meet and determine Preseason Watchlist to announce in conjunction with other NCFAA awards
Finalize contract with host venue for 2024 banquet
Commander-in-Chief’s Cup
Meet with event management company to determine how PBCSC can best support the Service Academy Golf Foundation
Propose local beach party for three Service Academies in conjunction with event, and secure local partners
African American Golf Expo and Forum
Serving on the Local Host Committee
Coordination of Saturday Volunteer activity and Golf Clinic
Team Australia playing in Perfect Game October WWBA
Coordinating lunches and dinners
Team practices before tournament and exhibition games
Think Pink Invite
Sending hotel RFP for January 2025 event
Finalizing Contract Obligations
• Columbus Day Discovery Showdown
• World Comes to the Palm Beaches
• Perfect Game WWBA World Championship
• USTA Columbus Day Open
• TimberTech Championship
• Men’s Senior Baseball League
• I Do Beach Tennis ITF Open Singer Island
• Battle Youth National Championship
• “Little Mo” Internationals in Florida
• 5v5 Soccer Tour National Championship
• Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon
• World Pickleball Classic
• World Pickleball Open
• Delray Beach Pickleball Classic
• National Pickleball Expo and Tournament
• Equestrian Holiday and Horses
• Winter Equestrian Festival
• Florida RUSH Hockey
• Boca Raton International Masters
• CPI Horse Show
• AYSO Florida Nationals
• FYSA Palm Beach Gardens Classic
• Invited Champions Classic
• Hardball 360 Fall Classic
• EDP Soccer
• Wellington Soccer Shootout
• Paradise Puck
• Florida Exposure Cup
• Delray Beach Open
• Gauntlet of Polo
• Florida State Golf Association amateur tournaments
• East Coast SoFlo Championships
• Little Mo East Regionals
• Think Pink Invite
• Palm Beach Challenge College Baseball and International Festival
• Les Grande Dames
• Delray Beach Riptide Lacrosse tournaments
• Florida State Golf Association Junior Tour
• International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Pro Circuit
• Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) Vlasic Classic - Delray Beach
• American Cornhole League Kickoff Battle
• Palm Beaches Spartan Sprint Weekend
• Florida Shine Classic
• South Florida Collegiate Baseball League
• Gateway Marathon Ocean Cup 2024
• Battle in the Village Flag Football Tournament
• PBGYAA Swamp Classic
• Cal Ripken T-Ball and Rookie (8U) State Championship
• South Florida Collegiate Baseball League
• Prospect Wire Southeast Championships
• First Responder Games
• Prospect Select Summer Series
• Perfect Game Summer Series
• Ocean Cup - Gateway Marathon
• USTA Boys 18’s & 16’s National Clay Court Championships
• Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour Summer National
• World Wake Associations Wake Park Nationals
• Sailfish Marina Big Dog Fat Cat Shootout
• Briana Marie Cox Memorial Tournament
Sports-Development
Sports Development
Executive Summary
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission (PBCSC) is deploying an aggressive sales and sports development effort to increase the number of sports tourisms generating events taking place in The Palm Beaches. The PBCSC continues to cultivate relationships with event owners, as well as identify, solicit, secure, and retain sports events to grow room night actualization. Below is a recap of sports development efforts that have taken place during FY24.
Event Bids & Development
A primary mechanism for event solicitation is through the Event Bid and Development process. To recognize potential bid opportunities, the PBCSC will be at the forefront of the industry and engage with event owners.
Bid submission is a highly effective tool to recruit sporting events. Attached is a comprehensive list of the bids that have been submitted in FY 24, and below is a breakdown of the development efforts over the past month:
• Under Armour Junior Tour Winter Nationals
o February 14 – 17, 2025
o 500 Participants
o 1,800 Projected Room Nights
o PGA National Resort
• Carvana Professional Pickleball Association Tour – FL Open
o 8 teams, 120 Athletes, 20 Coaches, 450 spectators
o 400 Projected Room Nights
o Keiser University
• College Soccer Academy – College ID Camp
o MLK Weekend or Presidents weekend 2025
o 120 Athletes, 500 Spectators
o 500 Projected Room Nights
o Village Park, PGA Park, TBD
• 2025 Top Gun Invitational
o October 18-20, 2024
o 650 participants, 450 spectators
o 700 hotel room nights
o National Polo Center
• 2026 Black College World Series Baseball
o May 5th - 9th, 2026
o 8 teams, 128 participants, 400 Spectators
o 250 hotel room nights
o Cacti Park in the Palm Beaches
• 2025 Top Gun Invitational Soft Ball June 12-15, 2025
o 320 Teams from 32 States
o 11,400 Room Nights
o 13, 440 expected Spectators
o Multi Facilities in Palm Beach County
When trying to bring events to Palm Beach County, engaging event rights holders to conduct a site visit or familiarization tour is one of the most beneficial event development strategies. Site visits allow for an event owner to explore potential sports venues while experiencing Palm Beach County’s tourism assets, such as hotels, restaurants, and attractions. Attached is a comprehensive list of the site visits that have been conducted in FY 24, and below is a breakdown of site visits conducted over the past month:
• Nike EYBL Peach Jam, Augusta, GA at the Augusta Riverview Recreation Center – recruiting top players for the HBC 2024 Basketball Classic in the Palm Beaches
• ITF Senior Tennis Site Visit Ballen Isles Country Club
Event Site Visits
Palm Beach County Sports Commission Bid Calendar - FY24
Palm Beach County Sports Commission Bid Calendar - FY24
Palm Beach County Sports Commission Bid Calendar - FY24
Palm Beach County Sports Commission Bid Calendar - FY24
Palm Beach County Sports Commission Bid Calendar - FY24
Palm Beach County Sports Commission Bid Calendar - FY24
Palm
Palm
Beach County
Sports
Commission Fam Tours with Event Rights Holders
October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Palm Beach County Sports Commission
Fam Tours with Event Rights Holders
October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Elite Dutch Soccer
Elite Three Week Summer Camp Hosting 400 International Players ages 12 - 19
Gardens Park
PGA TOUR
PGA TOUR Event (Classic in The Palm Beaches)
PGA National Resort
About The First Responder Games
Olympic-style competition that took place at various sports venues located throughout Palm Beach County Event attracts over 3,500 participants from across the nation
Venues throughout all of Palm Beach County utilized
Brief Event History
2014 – First Time Hosting First Responder Games(FRG)
– 654 Room Nights Generated
2017 – FRG hosted again & incurred weather issues – event was held in both June and October – 819 Room Nights generated
FRG June 2021 (was 2020 but reschedule due to covid)
– 1,866 Room Nights Generated
FRG Sports
Sports Included in the First Responder Games
• Archery Basketball Billiards Bowling
• Chess Cornhole Cycling Darts
• Fishing Five Stand Football 7V7 Golf
• HockeyJiu-JitsuPickleball Tennis
• Poker Powerlifting Shotgun Skeet
• Soccer Softball Trap Bench Press
• Push Pull Sporting Clay CrossFit Pistol
• Nearly 30 Different Sports!
2024 Games Were No Different…
• Incurred some inclement weather postponing events
• Excluding the events above this year’s event generated 2,371 Room Nights
• Over $2.5 Million in direct visitor spending
And As You May Have Just Heard…
The First Responder Games is calling Palm Beach County home in 2025 and potentially beyond!
August newsletter
Communications-Digital Marketing
Marketing & Promotions
The June Newsletter featured several exciting stories including:
• World Wake Association Selects The Palm Beaches to Host Wake Park National Championships
• African American Golf Expo & Forum Chooses The Palm Beaches, Florida’s Golf Capital, for Fourth Annual Event
• Photo Gallery: The Kids Fitness Festival of The Palm Beaches Presented by Baptist Health
Social Media
Across all social media platforms that the Palm Beach County Sports Commission operates, the audience increased 3.13% month-over-month and now stands at 24,204. The sports commission’s platforms published 53 posts which drove over 8,845 impressions.
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Game, sand, match!
The I Do Beach Tennis Open is making waves this weekend on the stunning shores of Singer Island! With over 400 athletes set to compete, this thrilling event combines the best of tennis and volleyball in a picturesque beach setting. Don’t miss out on the action!
Earned Media: Lou Groza Award Inclusion in the EA Sports College Football Video Game
The Lou Groza Award, the nation’s top honor for collegiate football place-kickers, was included in the upcoming EA Sports College Football 25 video game to be released on July 19. The game is the first release in the franchise since 2013 and will feature both the Groza Award and the Heisman Trophy.
The surrounding coverage was sensational as evidenced below.
Kids Fitness Festival of The Palm Beaches presented by Baptist Health returns to South Florida Fairgrounds this week
Wednesday's event will mark the 21st year the annual festival has been organized by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission
Palm Beach County, Fla. The Kids Fitness Festival of The Palm Beaches presented by Baptist Health will take place on Wednesday, July 10, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Celebrating its 21st year, the Kids Fitness Festival of The Palm Beaches encourages our county’s children to participate in sports while embracing fitness and healthy lifestyles. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission organizes this festival of sports annually to develop and promote the positive aspects of sports participation, which can provide positive impacts throughout a lifetime.
Elementary and middle school children, ages 5 to 12, will participate in interactive clinics to learn the fundamentals for a variety of sports. Over 1,600 children are registered and will experience more than 20 different sports. The interactive sports clinics are produced by local and national sports organizations. After playing the many sports offered at this event, the participating children receive information to take home, which provided instructions on how they can pursue the different sports that were featured at the Kids Fitness Festival.
The South Florida Fairgrounds is the Kids Fitness Festival’s venue for the second consecutive year. The South Florida Fairgrounds has been a frequent site for this event over the last two decades and was home to the inaugural Kids Fitness Festival of The Palm Beaches during the summer of 2003.
Feature sports for the 2024 Kids Fitness Festival include basketball, golf, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, judo, football, flag football, BMX, cricket, croquet, tennis, beach tennis, pickleball, hockey, cornhole, endurance training, and a variety of fun and games.
World Wake Association Selects The Palm Beaches to Host Wake Park National Championships Palm Beach County, FL – The Palm Beach County Sports Commission, in partnership with World Wake Productions, is excited to host the 2024 WWA Wake Park National Championships which will take place from August 8-11, 2024, at the renowned Shark Wake Park inside Okeeheelee Park. This marks the first time the event will be hosted in The Palm Beaches.
The 2024 WWA Wake Park National Championships will feature both professional and amateur competitors from across the nation, competing in three disciplines: Wake Park Traditional, Wake Park Urban, and Wakeskating. The event is expected to draw over 1,000 traveling attendees, including 300 participants and 750 spectators, support staff, officials, and sponsors. With an estimated economic impact of over $1.3 million and the generation of over 2,200 lodging room nights, this event promises to significantly benefit the local economy.
The World Wake Association is the premier organization for promoting and growing competitive wake sports globally. Founded in 1989, the WWA is a rider-formed organization that has set the standard for competitive wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and wakeskating. It continues to support the sport’s progression by providing high- quality events and competitive standards for riders of all levels. The WWA’s dedication to the sport has made it the leading source for riders, event organizers, and competitive standards.
The host site for this championship event, Shark Wake Park, is conveniently located inside Okeeheelee Park. Spanning 1,700 acres, Okeeheelee Park is a West Palm Beach landmark and a versatile venue for a wide range of sports. It features six lighted tennis courts, six pickleball courts, and a grass volleyball court. The park also includes five lighted baseball fields three measuring 198 feet in all directions and the fourth measuring 273 feet and four lighted softball fields, each measuring 300 feet. Additionally, Okeeheelee Park offers four lighted multipurpose fields that are perfect for soccer, rugby, lacrosse, football, and more.
For a full event schedule, please visit the World Wake Association.
Watch: First Responder Games in The Palm Beaches
In June, The Palm Beaches proudly hosted the 2024 First Responder Games, with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission serving as the primary organizer for the fourth time. This Olympic-style competition brought together over 3,500 first responders from across the nation to compete in nearly 30 sports, including basketball, softball, soccer, golf, ice hockey, and more.
These dedicated individuals, representing police, fire departments, military, federal agencies, and emergency medical services, showcased their skills, teamwork, and athleticism in a wide range of events. From intense matches on the basketball court to thrilling moments on the ice hockey rink, every competition was a testament to their commitment and camaraderie.
The event utilized various top -notch sports venues throughout The Palm Beaches, providing a spectacular backdrop for the games and ensuring a memorable experience for both participants and spectators.
Click the image below to enjoy the highlights and relive the unforgettable moments from this incredible event!
Palm Beach County Sports Commission
Marketing Impressions
ThePalmBeachCountySportsCommissionplaysapivotalrole in promotingthesignificance of sportsand recreationalevents in ThePalmBeaches,therebygeneratingsubstantialmarketingimpressions. By attracting andhostingadiverserange of sportingevents,theSportsCommissionnotonlyshowcasesthevibrantsports culture in PalmBeachCounty but alsobrings in athletes,fans,andmediaattention.Theseeventscreatea wealth of marketingimpressions,capturingtheinterestandenthusiasm of abroadaudience.These impressionsextendbeyondthesportingeventsthemselves,contributing to thecounty'seconomic developmentthroughincreasedtourism,localbusinessexposure,andaboost to ThePalmBeaches'reputation as asportingdestination.ThePalmBeachCountySportsCommission'scommitment to showcasingthecounty's athletic prowess underscores its role in boosting marketing impressions
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Total Impressions this Period: 17,021,697
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ThePalmBeachCountySportsCommissionutilizesimpressiondata to refinemarketingstrategy. By analyzing impressionsfromvariouspromotionalactivitiesandevents,insights are gainedintowhichcampaigns are resonatingmostwithwhichtargetaudience.Thisdata-drivenapproachenablestheeffectiveallocation of resources,optimization of messaging,andoverallenhancement of promotionalefforts to attractmoresports visitors to Palm Beach County.
CHRISTMAS OVERTIME BRINGS THE PALM BEACHES TO CANNES IN THIS ISSUE
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with The Palm Beaches on full display. This after the newest holiday rom-com, Christmas Overtime, strikes national and international distribution deals at this year’s Cannes Film Market and Festival in France. Produced by Night Dove Pictures, the film was shot throughout Palm Beach County during the 2022 holiday season. It tells the story of an unemployed actress who tries to escape the holidays but is offered a commercial by a lonely advertising executive on the condition she convinces his Christmas-loving team to finish an ad campaign on Christmas Eve. Scenes were primarily shot in downtown West Palm Beach and will feature holiday attractions like the 700-ton Sandi Holiday Tree and the festive fountains at the Nancy M. Graham Centennial Square while showcasing the annual Holiday Boat Parade in Jupiter. Additional scenes filmed along Flagler Avenue, WPB’s waterfront and in the city of Lake Worth Beach add to the magical backdrops.
The Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission (FTC) played Santa’s helper by securing many of the film’s iconic locations, coordinating off-duty police details, issuing permits and ensuring a smooth production process. Director Ann Fishman said, “It was such a great experience [working with the FTC]… they did so much for the production.” In the spirit of community, the FTC also organized a special set visit for local leaders, including West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James and Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg Weiss. This experience offered industry stakeholders a first-hand glimpse at some of the filmmaking happening right in their backyard. Get in the holiday spirit early and watch the trailer here
FAU FOOTBALL ON NATIONAL TV
The Lifetime channel show Military Makeover with Montel recently wrapped a transformative project that was permitted by the Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission. Over seven days, co-hosts Montel Williams and Art Edmonds, designer Jennifer Bertrand and their teams renovated the Lake Worth Beach home of retired Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Matthew Kruspe and his wife Letoria The production team, totaling an estimated 17 personnel per day, reported 140 hotel nights for the out-of-town crew and talent, with four local crew members contributing to the production. The production not only focused on the intricate details of the home renovation but also captured breathtaking drone shots of Lake Worth Beach and aerial street overviews around The Palm Beaches. Purple Heart Homes, an organization dedicated to aiding veterans, partnered with Military Makeover with Montel to make the project possible. You can watch the episode here
The Florida Atlantic University Owls football team will receive national television coverage for four home games this fall, bringing the excitement of college football from Boca Raton to viewers nationwide.
The Owls' nationally televised games kick off on September 7, when they face Army West Point on CBS Sports Network
On September 14, FAU will battle Florida International University, with the game broadcast on ESPN+. The Owls will take on the Wagner on September 28, which will also air on ESPN+. The coverage will conclude with an exciting showdown against the University of South Florida Bulls on November 1, broadcast on ESPN2. Bumpers are sure to highlight FAU’s picturesque 850-acre campus, Boca Raton’s exquisite beaches and the Mizner Park shopping district.
Newsletter of the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission | AUGUST 2024
LAKE WORTH BEACH LANDS ON LIFETIME
KRAVIS HOSTS SPIDER-MAN IN CONCERT
On September 5, The Kravis Center for Performing Arts will host a live concert experience featuring the highly anticipated sequel, SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE. The production builds on the success of the sold-out global shows of the first Oscarwinning Spider-Man animated SpiderVerse film. Miles Morales returns as the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
This upcoming spectacle will showcase the movie on a colossal HD screen, complimented by a diverse ensemble of musicians and instrumentalists performing the film’s iconic score and soundtrack live. The Spider-Verse films are very popular, thanks in part to their moving soundtracks that blend orchestral and electronic elements with scratch DJ techniques. Tickets start at $35. For more information, click here
CALLING PRODUCTION PROS: GET LISTED
Do you work in production and have a 561 area code? Or work so often in The Palm Beaches that it’s like a second home? We’re calling all industry professionals who do work in Palm Beach County and the entire state of Florida from entertainment attorneys to boom operators and Steadicam operators to elevate their professional profiles and networks by getting listed on these four production guides Join these directories to increase your visibility and open doors.
FloridaCommerce
provides a comprehensive directory for Florida professionals, while ProductionHUB offers a vast network of industry leaders nationwide. FilMiami caters specifically to South Florida, ensuring talents are highlighted in this bustling region. ARRAY Crew, with its commitment to diversity and inclusion, provides an excellent platform for reaching a wide audience. The FTC website is the one-stop shop for all production resources.
GOVERNOR’S CONFERENCE ON TOURISM
Two Palm Beach County men are among the contestants vying for the heart of Miami resident Jenn Tran on the current season of ABC's The Bachelorette, which premiered July 8: John Mitchell, a 25year-old from Delray Beach, and Brian Autz, a 33-yearold from Boynton Beach. If one or both men progress in the competition, The Palm Beaches is sure to be featured in any episodes that spotlight the contestants’ hometowns. Mitchell is a former Florida Atlantic University football player and is currently in medical school aspiring to become a surgeon. Autz, a New York native, works as a territory manager for Merz Aesthetics. The local community, and the world, are watching to see how our hometown stars fare in the competition. Watch the season trailer and learn more about the PBC bachelors here.
NEW
The FTC is set to participate in the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, being held August 28-30 in Tampa. The conference is one of Visit Florida’s annual signature events that brings together close to 1,000 tourism industry pros to network and learn about the latest trends in the tourism industry. The event will feature dozens of speakers and breakout sessions, with the ultimate goal to drive change and serve Florida’s visitors.
In 2015, along with the FTC, Film Florida presented Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds with the inaugural “Legends Tourism Ambassador Award” at the Governor’s Conference. Film Commissioner Michelle Hillery presented Reynolds with the honor. In 2018, Vanilla Ice rapper, actor, TV host and The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films supporter and judge, was recognized with the same esteemed honor. Read more about this year’s conference here
IN THE PALM BEACHES EXPLORES DELRAY AND BOCA
Let the daytrips continue! The Season 1 finale of Day Tripping in The Palm Beaches is in post-production and slated to premiere on Saturday, August 10, at 6:30 a.m. on WSFL-TV 39 (The CW). The "Delray Beach and Boca Raton" episode showcases more top restaurants, activities and attractions using hassle-free, sustainable travel methods. Host Cindy Hing shares, “I put a lot of thought into what I believe would be amazing, realistic daytrip itineraries in The Palm Beaches. I want viewers to be inspired to take our advice and go enjoy these experiences for themselves.” The daytrip begins in Delray Beach at the Tennis Center for pickleball, then segways with a ride on Freebee to Ramen Lab Eatery and Lily's Homemade Ice Cream. The next stop is the Silverball Arcade Museum with the day ending with Caribbean cuisine at Bamboo Fire Café. In Boca Raton, Cindy’s itinerary includes a workout at Tremble, lunch at Crazy Uncle Mike's and exploring Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. The episode brings viewers along for dinner at Talia's Tuscan Table and finishes with bumper cars on ice at Boca Ice. Catch the episode 24/7 on ThePalmBeaches.TV soon after its network premiere.
LOCALS COMPETE FOR BACHELORETTE
EPISODE OF DAY TRIPPING
FOCUS ON FILM
FAU’S LED WALL FEATURED GLOBALLY
FAU is leveraging cutting-edge technology to revolutionize political research. Their PolCom Lab and market research firm Mainstreet Research are utilizing the university’s LED Volume Wall and In Camera Virtual Production (ICVFX) technology to enhance their studies, allowing researchers to create virtual environments, and providing a unique platform for political simulations.
THE KING’S ACADEMY SUMMER PROJECT
Leading the charge are FAU’s Dr. Luzmarina Garcia and Dr. Kevin Wagner, whose findings have garnered attention from major media outlets like Newsmax, Florida Politics, and the Sun Sentinel, highlighting the impact of this advanced technology on political communication and behavior studies. The LED Volume Wall, a large-scale display of LED panels, works with ICVFX technology to create realistic virtual settings. This setup enables researchers to conduct experiments in controlled, yet lifelike environments. FAU's adoption of these technologies signifies a significant step forward in political research.
SERENA WILLIAMS HOSTED THE ESPYS
Local legend Serena Williams brought her iconic presence to one of the most prestigious nights in sports when she hosted the 2024 ESPY Awards on July 11. Held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California, the 32nd annual award ceremony was broadcasted by ABC and honored the top athletes and sport performances of the year. Watch the highlights here
A proud resident of Jupiter, Williams has filmed many of her print and TV endorsements in the area. She starred in Remy Martin’s “Inch By Inch” Super Bowl commercial, with scenes filmed locally. She was also featured in Lincoln's “Letting Go” campaign, utilizing the picturesque settings of her hometown. These commercials not only showcase her versatility as an iconic athlete and spokesperson but also the beauty of The Palm Beaches.
Studio 70, an award-winning film production company run entirely by teachers and students of The King's Academy, a private Christian school in West Palm Beach recently filmed their annual summer project titled Iron Dusk in Palm Beach County. The full-length feature is a medieval tale of swashbuckling, romance, and heroism, and local actor Dean Cain plays a lead role. With support from the FTC, the school successfully secured permits to film at Riverbend Park, Mounts Botanical Garden, and Woodlawn Cemetery. At Studio 70, students learn all aspects of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, storyboarding, camera work, direction, acting, editing and graphic arts. The FTC is proud to support educational initiatives that equip young talents to become successful professionals in the dynamic world of film and TV. Iron Dusk will premiere at Regal Cinemas in Royal Palm Beach on December 13, 2024. For ticket info., visit TKAFineArts.net
NEW! KIDS QUEST IN THE PALM BEACHES
There’s a new show in the works, geared just for kids! Produced by AA Video and approved by the FTC’s Sponsorship & Development Program, Kids Quest in The Palm Beaches will feature the many kid-friendly attractions and ecoactivities in Palm Beach County – from Jupiter to Boca Raton, to the western communities. The show aims to encourage curiosity, a love for nature, and appreciation for local culture among young viewers. Producer Jeff Aderman says, "Creating a kids' TV show is like stepping into a world of endless imagination… seeing the joy on children's faces makes it all worth it." Tenyear-old newcomer Isaac Nelson hosts the show and says, "I can't wait to explore all the cool things to do in The Palm Beaches! Fishing, natural areas, parks, and lots of animal adventures make Palm Beach County a kid's paradise." Stay tuned to ThePalmBeaches.TV to catch Kids Quest on demand after the three-part series premieres on Destination America
THE PALM BEACHES TV WATCH PARTY EPISODE LINEUP FOR MONTH OF AUGUST
Join the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission and host Theo Dorsey for our PBTV Watch Party series every Tuesday at noon on YouTube. This month’s lineup is full of engaging episodes, highlighting the best of Palm Beach County (PBC). On August 6, dive into the “Spotlight on Pets in Paradise," with hosts Ana Espinosa and Denise Sawyer as they discover the amenities that make The Palm Beaches a dog lover's haven. On August 13, swing into "National Golf Month" with a glimpse at the world-class courses that make PBC Florida’s Golf Capital. Co-hosted by Tonya Davis Johnson Exec. Director of PBC’s Office of Equal Business Opportunity, the August 20 episode is dedicated to "Black Businesses in The Palm Beaches” and showcases the diverse, thriving entrepreneurial spirit within the community. On August 27, don't miss the Season 5 celebration of "Passport to The Palm Beaches” with host Jacqueline Journey. Follow the FTC on socials (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and subscribe to our YouTube channel be sure to turn on notifications to get alerts for each new episode!
An odd title for an award-winning film about secrets, loneliness and the spaces between people that keep them apart, Happiness is structured episodically as it follows key events in the lives of three New Jersey sisters, their parents in Florida, their loved ones, neighbors and acquaintances. Directed by Todd Solondz, who is known for exposing the dark side of suburban life in America, the Florida crew included production manager Elaine Keratsis, location manager Fabio Arber and hair stylist Cyndi Boyar. The crew shot scenes in a real estate office, a luxury condominium community and a golf course in Boca Raton over two days in August 1997, completing seven pages of dialogue. The film was shot on a $2M budget and grossed just under $3M when released in 1998. Watch the trailer here
EDUCATION CORNER
Local creative Jo Jo Harder, a resident of Boca Raton, received the International New York Film Festival Diamond Globe Award for Best Short Documentary on June 28 for her documentary "Dogs Make a Difference." This retrospective film highlights “America's Top Dog Models” who have positively impacted people's lives. Harder says, "The afterglow of winning this award will be with me for a lifetime!"
The documentary, spanning from 2007 to 2021, features videos of contest winners and finalists, capturing their roles in various events, interviews and private visits. With themes like "Angel Paws," "Helping Paws," and "Meet the Paw-liticians," the 52minute film offers an engaging look into the lives of these remarkable dogs and their owners.
Written, produced and directed by Harder, the documentary was screened live during the INYFF red carpet event at the historic Cappa Theater in Jamestown, New York, and streamed worldwide, celebrating the unique bond between humans and their canine companions. Harder’s “America’s Dog Top Model” YouTube channel has become popular as well.
Video coverage from this year’s Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films (SSOF) - which took place in April at the Maltz Jupiter Theater in Jupiter, Florida, including red carpet interview clips with finalists, community leaders, celebrities and VIPs, can be now viewed on SSOF’s social media pages! This coverage was produced in partnership with WFLX FOX 29’s South Florida Daily, PBC-TV Channel 20, and What’s Poppin’ PBC?’s Kitty Lundan. Also check out the event recap video produced by Armando Aybar of Driven Media and be sure to watch PBC-TV’s 90-minute recap on our YouTube channel, featuring highlights from the live award show, including each individual award presentation and the spectacular opening film and dance number with Frank Licari
The FTC will soon be announcing the big date for the 30th annual SSOF! Get ready to celebrate three decades of student film excellence! This milestone celebration promises to be a spectacular showcase of young talent and cinematic creativity. Prepare your short films and digital media projects because the call for entries will be announced this fall. For more on the event, visit our website. Stay up to date on all things SSOF by following on Facebook @StudentShowcaseOfFilms, on Instagram @StudentFilmsFL and on X @StudentFilmsFL.
Production Activity Report
For June 2024
Variance Explanations
Percentage change variances of ± 10% in performance statistics are explained in this section.
1. Hotel Room Nights: The 35% YTD increase is a two-percentage point increase over the previous month, continuing our recent growth in this category During June, Force Blue Inc. out of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, booked 174 hotel room nights at the Double Tree by Hilton in Palm Beach Gardens for during filming of an educational documentary featuring 12 Gold Star Families. UK based Flicker Productions utilized 90 hotel room nights while shooting a true-crime documentary.
2. Total Productions: The 27% year-to-date increase in Total Productions is a direct result of our enhanced efforts and strategies in collaborating with and gathering data on productions filming in Palm Beach County. After being down 10% in May, June proved strong for permitted projects. The number of permits issued increased by 20 over June 2023, an 111% increase. A major factor in the subsequent increase included 11 permits pulled by New York based Sharp Entertainment's for filming activity related to the television series 90 Day Fiancé. Additionally, the first six months of the calendar tracked consistent increases in Non-Permitted Productions.
3. Total Leads: A 35% increase is due to the targeted efforts of generating leads for the sponsorship and development program (The Palm Beaches TV) and WFLX’s South Florida Daily show. As previously noted, staff have been actively supplying production teams with strategic location leads and suggestions. These leads are driven by the latest marketing initiatives across all TDC agencies, fueling growth in this category.
4. Lead Responses: A 35% increase goes hand in hand with the increase in Total Leads as described above.
5. Lead Conversions: The 229% increase is directly due to the staff’s effectiveness in generating and converting leads into business for the County. This impressive year-over-year increase reflects the recent implementation of new tactics focused on generating leads for our PBTV production teams and WFLX’s South Florida Daily show, an effort not previously in place. Additionally of the 123 generated leads in the first six months of the calendar year, 92 have been converted into business, resulting in a 75% conversion rate.
6. Website Unique Visitors: The 42% increase is directly attributed to our targeted and sponsored digital campaigns, which have successfully driven traffic to our websites. This growth not only highlights the effectivenessofourcurrentdigitalstrategiesbutalsounderscoresourcommitmenttocontinuallyenhancing our online presence. Concurrently, the staff is actively developing and launching new, innovative digital campaigns designed to further amplify traffic to both pbfilm.com and thepalmbeaches.tv.
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Ocean Inlet Park (6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435_ Delray Beach (S. Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33483)
South Inlet Park (1100 S Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432)
City of Boyton Beach
Ocean Inlet Park (6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435_ Delray Beach (S. Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33483)
South Inlet Park (1100 S Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432)
City of Boyton Beach
Ocean Inlet Park (6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435_
Delray Beach (S. Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33483)
South Inlet Park (1100 S Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432)
City of Boyton Beach
Ocean Inlet Park (6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435_ Delray Beach (S. Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33483)
South Inlet Park (1100 S Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432)
Riverbend Park, Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Mounts Botanical Garden,
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County - 300 N Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 33401
Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum - 300 N Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 33401
1916 Courthouse - 300 N Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 33401 Clematis Streetscape - Sidewalks on Clematis
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Beach County History Museum - 300 N Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 33401 1916 Courthouse - 300 N Dixie
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· Publix Supermarket - EXTERIOR: Publix Super Market at Crosstown Plaza 2895 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, United States
· EXTERIOR: 4759 Sable Pine Cir, West Palm Beach, FL, 33417
Winn-Dixie parking lot - 1135 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
· Exteriors of Palms West Hospital
24-153 6 Studio 70 at The Kings Academy West Palm Beach, FL
Interiors/exteriors of the Palm Beach
County State Attorney’s Office, 401 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL, United States, Florida
Interiors/exteriors of Palm Beach
Main Courthouse, (Main Branch) MB, 205 N. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach FL.
North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach, Wellington, Florida
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Publix Super Market at Crosstown Plaza 2895 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, United States
· EXTERIOR: 4759 Sable Pine Cir, West Palm Beach, FL, 33417
Winn-Dixie parking lot - 1135 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
· Exteriors of Palms West Hospital -
Riverbend Park, Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Mounts Botanical Garden, Woodlawn Cemetery
Interiors/exteriors of the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office, 401 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL, United States, Florida
Interiors/exteriors of Palm Beach
Main Courthouse, (Main Branch) MB, 205 N. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach FL.
North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach, Wellington, Florida
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· Publix Supermarket - EXTERIOR: Publix Super Market at Crosstown Plaza 2895 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, United States
· EXTERIOR: 4759 Sable Pine Cir, West Palm Beach, FL, 33417
Winn-Dixie parking lot - 1135 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
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Exterior Pickleball
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Boynton Lakes Park (300 Boynton Lakes Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33426)
Ocean Ridge Hammock Park (6620 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435)
Seacrest Scrub Natural Area (3400 S Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435)
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(300 Boynton Lakes Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33426)
Ocean Ridge Hammock Park (6620 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435)
Seacrest Scrub Natural Area (3400 S Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435)
24-152 6 Flicker Productions London
Murder on the Doorstep The Killer Clown
West Palm Beach, Wellington area
24-160 6 Pie Town Productions North Hollywood, FL
Boynton Lakes Park (300 Boynton Lakes Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33426)
Ocean Ridge Hammock Park (6620 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435)
Seacrest Scrub Natural Area (3400 S Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435)
24-161 6 Koda Creative Boca Raton, FL Spanish River Beach Park
Delray Beach - S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, FL. 334830APPROVED
Delray Beach Volleyball Court - 351 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483- APPROVED
Mizner Park - 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432- APPROVED BY ALISSA JACOBS
Lake Worth Beach + Pier - JX95+49, Palm Beach, FL 33480- APPROVED Ocean Inlet Park - 6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435WAITING FOR PARKS
Riviera Beach City Marina - 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404APPROVED
24-162 6 Sharp Entertainment LLC New York, NY
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Du Bois Park - 19075 Dubois Rd, Jupiter, FL 33477- WAITING FOR PARKS
Delray Beach - S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, FL. 334830APPROVED
Delray Beach Volleyball Court - 351
S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483- APPROVED
Mizner Park - 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432- APPROVED BY ALISSA JACOBS
Lake Worth Beach + Pier - JX95+49, Palm Beach, FL 33480- APPROVED
Ocean Inlet Park - 6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435WAITING FOR PARKS
Riviera Beach City Marina - 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404APPROVED
Du Bois Park - 19075 Dubois Rd, Jupiter, FL 33477- WAITING FOR PARKS
Delray Beach - S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, FL. 334830APPROVED
Delray Beach Volleyball Court - 351 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483- APPROVED
Mizner Park - 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432- APPROVED BY ALISSA JACOBS
Lake Worth Beach + Pier - JX95+49, Palm Beach, FL 33480- APPROVED
Ocean Inlet Park - 6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435WAITING FOR PARKS
Riviera Beach City Marina - 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404APPROVED
Du Bois Park - 19075 Dubois Rd, Jupiter, FL 33477- WAITING FOR PARKS
24-165 6 Sharp Entertainment LLC New York, NY
Delray Beach - S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, FL. 334830APPROVED
Delray Beach Volleyball Court - 351
S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483- APPROVED
Mizner Park - 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432- APPROVED BY ALISSA JACOBS
Lake Worth Beach + Pier - JX95+49, Palm Beach, FL 33480- APPROVED
Ocean Inlet Park - 6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435WAITING FOR PARKS
Riviera Beach City Marina - 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404APPROVED
Du Bois Park - 19075 Dubois Rd, Jupiter, FL 33477- WAITING FOR PARKS 90 Day Fiance Before the 90 Days
Delray Beach - S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, FL. 334830APPROVED
Delray Beach Volleyball Court - 351
S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483- APPROVED
Mizner Park - 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432- APPROVED BY ALISSA JACOBS
Lake Worth Beach + Pier - JX95+49, Palm Beach, FL 33480- APPROVED
Ocean Inlet Park - 6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435WAITING FOR PARKS
Riviera Beach City Marina - 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404APPROVED
24-166 6 Sharp Entertainment LLC New York, NY
24-167 6 Sharp Entertainment LLC New York, NY
Du Bois Park - 19075 Dubois Rd, Jupiter, FL 33477- WAITING FOR PARKS 90 Day Fiance Before the 90 Days
Delray Beach - S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, FL. 334830APPROVED
Delray Beach Volleyball Court - 351 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483- APPROVED
Mizner Park - 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432- APPROVED BY ALISSA JACOBS
Lake Worth Beach + Pier - JX95+49, Palm Beach, FL 33480- APPROVED
Ocean Inlet Park - 6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435WAITING FOR PARKS
Riviera Beach City Marina - 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404APPROVED
Du Bois Park - 19075 Dubois Rd, Jupiter, FL 33477- WAITING FOR PARKS 90 Day Fiance Before the 90 Days
24-168 6 Sharp Entertainment LLC New York, NY
Delray Beach - S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, FL. 334830APPROVED
Delray Beach Volleyball Court - 351
S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483- APPROVED
Mizner Park - 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432- APPROVED BY ALISSA JACOBS
Lake Worth Beach + Pier - JX95+49, Palm Beach, FL 33480- APPROVED
Ocean Inlet Park - 6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435WAITING FOR PARKS
Riviera Beach City Marina - 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404APPROVED
Du Bois Park - 19075 Dubois Rd, Jupiter, FL 33477- WAITING FOR PARKS 90 Day Fiance Before
Loggerhead MarineLife Center and adjacent beach, Juno Beach Pier, Blue Heron Bridge, Santaluces Aquatic Complex
June 2024 Production Companies & Support Services
REVENUE
REVENUE
Palm Beach Convention Center
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYSIS REPORT-PRIOR YEAR COMPARISON For the Nine Months Ending June 2024
TDC Marketing Report – August 2024
Research - All Coaches
RRI - Business Mastery
Social Media Followers
Facebook - 8,839 (June) to 8,829 (July)
Instagram - 3,409 (June) to 3,425 (July)
LinkedIn - 889 (June) to 914 (July)
Instagram Monthly Total
Interactions –144 (June) to 215 (July)
Impressions - 4,428 (June) to 6,591 (July)
Reach –1,586 (June) to 3,350 (July)
Generate Profile Visits - 334 (June) to 244 (July)
Facebook Monthly Total
People Reached - 1,630 (June) to 1,071 (July)
Social Media
Post Engagements - 13,510 (June) to 4,966 (July)
Page Likes - 15 (June) to 11 (July)
LinkedIn
Profile Views - 76 (June) to 73 (July)
Engagements - 77 (June) to 157 (July)
Impressions - 2,865 (June) to 4,993 (July)
Connections - 606 (June) to 623 (July)
WIFI Analytics - Purple
Engagement Overview
Media
Trump's immunity ruling due Monday as US Supreme Court announces end of term | Reuters [google.com] Reuters Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., June 14, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo. [1/2]Former U.S.
The Creators of Wanderlust Festival Launch Eudēmonia Summit, a First-of-its-Kind Health ... [google.com] PR Newswire The complete event schedule will be published in the late summer. Eudēmonia location: Hilton West Palm Beach & Palm Beach County Convention Center 600
Trump mocks Biden over debate performance, but says "his age" isn't the problem - KTSA [google.com] KTSA ... Palm Beach County Convention Center. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images). ▷ Watch Video: Biden and Trump back on campaign trail after debate. Former
Related Cos. reveals plans for 2nd Hilton hotel at Palm Beach County Convention Center [google.com] The Business Journals Related Cos. reveals plans for 2nd Hilton hotel at Palm Beach County Convention Center (Photos) · We noticed that you might be using an ad blocker.
Tucker Carlson and Amber Rose among featured speakers at Republican National Convention [google.com] USA Today Tucker Carlson speaks during Turning Point Action general session at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Entertainers include singer Lee
A list of all politicians and celebrities speaking at the Republican National Convention [google.com] Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Tucker Carlson speaks during Turning Point Action general session at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Which celebrities and entertainers
Trump makes his vice presidential pick. Rubio and Burgum are told it's not them, AP sources say [google.com] WPBF Palm Beach Convention Center on June 14, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Trump celebrated his 78th birthday during the event. (Photo by Joe
Trump Is Also Bad With Names, Biden Defenders Point Out - Yahoo [google.com]
Yahoo Donald Trump spends his 78th birthday at the Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida, June 14, 2024. Credit - Joe Raedle Getty Images. As questions
Trump Is Also Bad With Names, Biden Defenders Point Out | TIME [google.com] Time As Biden's Name Mix-Ups Draw Attention, Supporters Point to Trump's Similar Gaffes ... Donald Trump spends his 78th birthday
Trump's running mate: Does JD Vance's conversion to Catholicism matter? [google.com]
National Catholic Reporter Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, speaks with attendees at the 2023 Turning Point Action Conference at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm
Questex's IECSC Florida Opens Registration for South Florida's Largest Spa Industry Event ... [google.com] Yahoo Finance IECSC Florida will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, October 13-14. Register here. ADVERTISEMENT. Advertisement. ADVERTISEMENT.
Questex's IECSC Florida Opens Registration - American Spa [google.com] American Spa IECSC Florida will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, October 13-14. Register here. International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa
“History Comes In Patterns” Neil Howe: Civil War, Market Crashes, and The Fourth Turning | Ep. 441 [google.com] iHeart Palm Beach Convention Center: https://bit.ly/4aMAar8 [bit.ly] Purchase the limited edition Stars & Stripes VT Collection: https://bit.ly/3z6VaLM [bit.ly] Purchase
Trump to speak at 'The Believers' Summit' in West Palm Beach - WPBF [google.com]
WPBF Trump is scheduled to speak at 8 p.m. Friday. The event will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center Advertisement. The summit will be
Trump will be speaking in West Palm Beach Friday. Here are the details - WFLX [google.com] WFLX Palm Beach County
Donald Trump rallies supporters at the Turning Point Believers' Summit in West Palm Beach [google.com] The Palm Beach Post Attendees raise their hands in prayer during theTurning Point USA Believers' Summit at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on July 26, 2024 in
Trump Says He's 'Recovered Well' From Shooting, Bandage Is Gone - Bloomberg [google.com] Bloomberg.com Donald Trump at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on July 26
At Turning Point USA, conservative youths unconcerned about Trump age - The Palm Beach Post [google.com] The Palm Beach Post Yet, most of the young, conservative and largely Christian voters at the Believers' Summit at the Palm Beach Convention Center Friday night said
Nephew claims Trump repeatedly used the N-word during angry tirade in new book [google.com] Salon.com Palm Beach Convention Center on June 14, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images). Shares. Facebook. Twitter. Reddit. Email
DEFINITE Room Rental by Month - FY 2024
July 2024 Project Status Report
Department of Environmental Resources Management
Bonefish Cove: The first loads of sand have arrived at the project location, south of the Lake Worth Bridge. Approximately 2 barge loads are being delivered each working day, and sand is now visible above the water’s surface Once sand placement is complete, the islands will be stabilized with limestone rock breakwaters and oyster reefs, and planted with native vegetation. Project completion is anticipated in 2025 When completed, the islands and oyster reefs will provide critical habitat for threatened shorebirds and protected native mangroves, while below the water, seagrass and oysters will colonize For project updates and more information, visit pbclakeworthlagoon.com.
Palm Beach Heights: Palm Beach County closed on two additional parcels in Palm Beach Heights this past month, making it the majority landowner in the area south of the county line. The acquisition of these parcels brings the County’s land holdings to just over 369 acres or 51 5% of the total acreage The parcels include environmentally valuable natural habitat and were acquired using the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Response Replacement Fund.
Sawfish Island Volunteer Planting: ERM staff worked with over 30 volunteers to install 2 pollinator gardens full of Florida native plants on Sawfish Island in Jupiter The plants, soil and fertilizer were donated by the Gentlemen of the Garden and Family Lands Remembered Rain barrels placed on site will allow Blueline Surf & Paddle Company volunteers to water the plants on a daily basis until they are established In the coming months, both pollinator gardens should be alive with bees and butterflies
Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
Maria Sachs, Mayor, Maria G. Marino, Vice Mayor, Gregg K. Weiss, Michael A. Barnett, Marci Woodward, Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard
EMERGING ISLAND AT BONEFISH COVE
SAWFISH ISLAND VOLUNTEER PLANTING
PALM BEACH HEIGHTS
Spiny Lobster Season: Spiny lobster season runs from August 6th , 2024 through March 31st , 2025. In order to participate, anglers must have a recreational saltwater fishing license and spiny lobster permit, and must abide by all FWC harvest regulations Here in Palm Beach County, we are extremely lucky to have thriving coral reefs just yards offshore that provide spiny lobsters with ideal habitat. However, we must not forget that these reefs are made of living organisms, all of which can be injured by even the slightest human touch While harvesting spiny lobsters, please remember to practice good diving and boating techniques by not touching or anchoring on the reef. These practices lead to long-term damage and are considered violations of the Coral Reef Protection Act With these tips in mind, ERM wishes everyone a safe and happy lobster season!
Non-Native Vegetation Removal: Campers and volunteers from the Loxahatchee River Center hand pulled Wright’s nutrush (Scleria lacustris) from wetlands at Hungryland Slough Natural Area This nonnative sedge has been increasing in number over the last several years within ERM’s natural areas.
MECHANICAL FUEL REDUCTION
Biological Control: Two biological control agent species, the brown lygodium moth (Neomusotima conspurcatalis) and the lygodium mite (Floracarus perrepae), were released at North Jupiter Flatwoods and Acreage Pines Natural Areas These species help control old world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum), a serious invasive weed in South Florida. Using these natural enemies to fight old world climbing fern can reduce the effort needed to manage this invasive plant within the Natural Areas and on surrounding properties
Fuel Reduction: A mechanical fuel reduction project in the Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area, funded by the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative, is wrapping up after 7 months of continuous work This is the initial phase of habitat restoration efforts happening throughout the Natural Area. This management activity will reduce woody and shrubby vegetation, promote herbaceous plant species, and aid our ability to reintroduce fire to the ecosystem This improved habitat quality will benefit wildlife and reduce the risk of wildfires in the area
UPCOMING ERM EVENTS
• August 17: 9TH ANNUAL NIGHT FOR THE NATURAL AREAS at Twisted Trunk Brewing Company
• August 17: NON-NATIVE PLANTS YOU PROBABLY LOVE…BUT SHOULD YOU? at Frenchman’s Forest
• August 29: INVASIVE WEEDS REMOVAL CREW at Delray Oaks
• August 31: RUNNING WILD – 1 to 8 MILE TRAIL RUN at Karen
Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
Maria Sachs, Mayor, Maria G. Marino, Vice Mayor, Gregg K. Weiss, Michael A. Barnett, Marci Woodward, Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard
SPINY LOBSTER
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T. Marcus Sandhill Crane Access Park
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TRAFFIC REPORT for the period ended June 2024
(1) Estimated Seat Capacity; Adjusted Innovata/OAG Scheduled seats, actual capacity may vary
(2) Percentage Change in load factor is stated in absolute difference
(3) Freight plus mail in US Tons
(4) Landings plus Takeoffs, includes cargo carriers
(5) Per FAA Tower
Palm Beach County Department of Airports
846 PBIA, West Palm Beach , FL 33406-1470 www.pbia.org
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ENPLANEMENT TRAFFIC REPORT for the period ended June 2024
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TRAFFIC REPORT
for the period ended June 2024
Change in Enplanements by Airline
AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL
Monthly Airport Traffic Statistics
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America Palm Beach International Airport for the period ended June 2024
* Per FAA Tower ** In metric tons as required by ACI reporting standards includes Mail plus Freight
PBCFTC Olympusat
DPBC-Simpleview, LLC Web Based Services R2022-0636
2/18/21 9/30/21 10/1/21 10/1/22 2/1/23 9/30/24 2nd of 4-1yr renewals 3rd of 4-1yr renewals
– 1yr renewals
5. OLD BUSINESS
To: Tourist Development Council
Fr: Emanuel Perry EP
Date: August 05, 2024
Topic: TDC Dashboard August Report–Activity June and FYTD 2024
Bed Tax Collections:
June 2024 collected in July @ $4.8M compared to the same month last year @ 4.7M, an increase of 2%. Actual June was 4% above Budget and (20%) below the prior month @ $6M. Actual June was 8% higher than 2022. Revenue from non-hotels continue to support Bed Tax Collection.
FYTD 2024 Collections @ $77.5M, were higher than last fiscal year to date $75.4M by 3%.
Fiscal Year to Date collections @ $77.5M is 6% above the Approved Budget. FYTD 2024 collections of $77.5M, 12% higher than FYTD 2022 collections.
Highlights Key Room Metrics:
Average Daily Rate June $181.11 (0.4%) Lower than Last Year; (0.2%) below 2022 Revenue/Available Room June 2024 $114.03 Lower than the prior June by (1%)
Hotel Room Net
(1%) @ $1B vs $1B
Tourist Development Council Dashboard
Current Month 2024 vs. 2023 Fiscal Month 5.A.1
$100,000,000
$75,000,000
$50,000,000
$25,000,000
Gross Bed Taxes Collections (All)
June 2024 Net Hotel Sales decreased 2% over Last Year Non-Hotel Sales decreased 6% over Last Year July Collections for June 2024 increased 2% over Last Year. Over last Month decreased (20%); 4% above Budget
Gross Monthly Room Nights Sold
June 2024 Hotel Room Nights Sold decreased (1%) over the same month Last Year. June 2024 Hotel Room Nights Available for Sale decreased (.1%) over Last Year. 19,094 Rooms Open.
PBIA Passengers
June 2024 Passengers through PBI increased 10% over the same month Last Year.
June 2024 Net Hotel Sales decreased (2%) over Year 2022 June 2024 Non-Hotel Sales increased 18% over Year 2022 $64,088,596
June 2024 Hotel Room Nights Sold increased 4% over June 2022.
Monthly PBIA Passengers
Gross Bed Taxes Collections (All)
Gross Room Nights Available
2024 Hotel Room Nights Available for Sale increased 4% over June 2022. 19,094 Rooms Open. July Collections for June 2024 were 8% above June 2022 and 2% above June 2023.
