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County approves $375,000 per year for three years to host Foiling Week Pensacola
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved a three‑year commitment from Tourism Development Trust funds, agreeing to provide $375,000 per year to Foiling Week Pensacola beginning in 2027 to support an international foiling sailing event the organizers say will drive sports tourism and local economic development.
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 6 approved a three‑year TDT funding commitment for Foiling Week Pensacola, agreeing to provide $375,000 annually for three years to help establish a recurring international foiling sailing event in the county.
Organizers told the board the event attracts international competitors and can catalyze related industry and manufacturing jobs because foiling boats use high‑end composites,…
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