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Cocoa Beach approves $5,000 in‑kind support for Thunder on Cocoa Beach despite turtle‑nesting concerns
Summary
Commission approved up to $5,000 in in‑kind sponsorship for the Thunder on Cocoa Beach event; a resident asked the city to avoid scheduling during turtle‑nesting season and to confirm state approvals.
The commission approved an in‑kind sponsorship request not to exceed $5,000 for the annual 'Thunder on Cocoa Beach' event. The event requester was identified in the agenda as Jenny Pruitt, the city’s charity partner, and she addressed the commission in response to public questions.
Resident Janice Scott urged caution because the requested date is two months into turtle‑nesting season and asked whether state approvals had been secured; Pruitt said the hotel association selects the weekend and that the charity partnership role is separate from scheduling. Commissioners emphasized the event’s economic benefit, noting large visitor draws and local spending, and the motion passed 5‑0.
Staff and commissioners asked event organizers to consider nesting season timing in future planning and to confirm required state permits.
