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Florida Sports Coast Honors Pasco Tourism Advocates

The people and businesses who have helped further the tourist agency's mission were honored at the annual awards dinner.

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore, left, present the Tourist Development Council Chairman’s Choice Award to Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson, center, with assistance from Experience Florida’s Sports Coast Director Adam Thomas.
Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore, left, present the Tourist Development Council Chairman’s Choice Award to Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson, center, with assistance from Experience Florida’s Sports Coast Director Adam Thomas. (Florida's Sports Coast)

PASCO COUNTY, FL β€” A sold-out crowd of 200 people was on hand May 5 as Experience Florida’s Sports Coast hosted its annual awards dinner at the Hyatt Place Wesley Chapel with WWE Global Ambassador Titus O'Neil serving as the keynote speaker.

As the destination management organization for Pasco County, Experience Florida's Sports Coast markets Pasco County as a sports destination, promoting outdoor and team sports opportunities.

The agency is overseen by the Pasco County Tourist Development Council and funded with hotel taxes.

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The people and businesses who have helped further the tourist agency's mission were honored at the annual awards dinner.

They include:

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  • Tourist Development Council Chairman’s Choice Award: Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson
  • Lodging Partner of the Year: Lisa Moore of the Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn
  • Attraction Partner of the Year: AdventHealth Center Ice
  • Tourism Ambassador of the Year: The Shops at Wiregrass
  • Tourism Legacy Award: Captain Wendy Longman of Windsong Charters and Boat Rentals

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