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Okeechobee TDC approves multiple event grants and sponsorships, including conditioned Jack Links sponsorship and large music‑festival awards
Summary
At its meeting the Okeechobee County Tourist Development Council approved a package of grants and sponsorships for 2025–26 events, including a $10,000 conditioned sponsorship for the Jack Links shooting‑sports event and multi‑thousand‑dollar awards for regional music festivals, rodeos and fishing tournaments.
The Okeechobee County Tourist Development Council approved a range of grants and sponsorships for the 2025–26 cycle, voting on individual applications from fishing tournaments, rodeos, music festivals and civic events.
Among the actions the council approved was a $10,000 sponsorship for the Jack Links Cup at Quail Creek, with staff instructed not to release funds until the promoter provides evidence the event will advertise Okeechobee hotels. Council members noted the sponsorship is an advance payment rather than a post‑event reimbursement.
The council also approved significant awards for two major music events: $25,000 to the…
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