Convention Center Expansion Under Fire | Orlando News

Orange County’s convention center is eyeing a half-billion-dollar tourist tax boost to fund a jaw-dropping expansion—complete with 20,000-seat concert space—despite its recent shift from perennial losses to projected surplus. As task force members debate whether this mega-project truly serves the community or just political priorities, they’re also weighing other colossal bids for tourist dollars, including a potential billion-dollar ballpark. With county commissioners set to decide, the race for funding pits economic impact against equity and realism. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/393130cbf6ad21b4