In a vein to try and be helpful, here are two ways you can learn more about what the TDC is doing online.
One is to visit their partners site: Beaches of South Walton Partners site
The second is to email them and ask to be included on their mailing list for the monthly e-newsletter (or view it online):
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Thank you Beachsio! this is the most useful information we have seen so far.
Finding info on Walton County TDC meetings is very difficult. Even this site (partners site) is limited, but it does include links to presentations/workshops - after the fact (even the April 13 presentation).
I checked on Walton County site and there are no links to TDC workshop or meeting schedules, as you might find on other County sites such as Pinellas County:
Pinellas County Florida, Tourist Development Council
While looking at Visit St Pete Clearwater, I was thinking that our situation (many communities) is not so unique. Many areas in Florida, such as Pinellas County, encompass a huge area with dozens of communities - all with unique attractions - that must be promoted. After taking a look at St Pete/Clearwater, it looks like they highlight and promote all the different and wonderful aspects of all of the communities, instead of branding it as one place. They have city life, many beach communities, museums, fishing and outdoors, tons of resorts and tourist attractions, and much more.
I think our situation is rather simple in comparison. Our area is uniquely wonderful in many ways - it should be an easy task to promote, with some fresh campaigns, and also targeting ecotourism, and highlighting beautiful features and unique towns. I am more convinced that our branding is in place, maybe it needs a little tweaking or updating. That is just me though.
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