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Volusia County says beaches support $4.3 billion economy; urges public input to secure state cost-share
Summary
County officials presented an economic impact analysis showing beaches support $4.3 billion in annual GDP for Volusia County and stressed that a formal beach management plan is required to secure 50% state participation under DEP recovery grants.
Volusia County staff presented an economic impact analysis intended to underscore the county's reliance on its beaches and the financial rationale for a formal beach management plan. Jessica Fentress, Volusia County coastal director, cited a county analysis that found beach tourism contributes roughly $4.3 billion annually to the county's gross domestic product and…
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