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Florida Citrus Sports marks 80 years, emphasizes philanthropy and community impact
Summary
In a podcast interview with Orlando City Commissioner Robert Stewart, Steve Hogan, CEO of Florida Citrus Sports, traced the organization’s roots to a 1947 WPA‑era bowl game and described 80 years of philanthropy that produced LIFT Orlando and roughly $120 million in community investments.
Steve Hogan, chief executive officer of Florida Citrus Sports, told Orlando City Commissioner Robert Stewart that the organization founded as the Tangerine Bowl in 1947 has spent eight decades positioning a postseason football game as a vehicle for local philanthropy and economic development. "It's a philanthropic mission," Hogan said. "The game is a means to an end."
Hogan said the stadium was built in 1947 as part of a Works Progress Administration project and that early community leaders — including service organizations such as the Elks Lodge — created the bowl to raise money for local causes. He noted the event's role in civic life, from hosting early…
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