Tourism Development Council

The Tourism Development Council (TDC) meets six times a year and is comprised of 8 members and a TDC Chair, a member of the Board of County Commissioners. 

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings take place at the Murdock Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room # B-106, Port Charlotte, 33948 from 9:00–11:00 am.

Fiscal 2027 Meeting schedule:

  • Friday, October 16, 2026
  • Friday, December 4, 2026
  • Friday, February 19, 2027
  • Friday, April 16, 2027
  • Friday, June 18, 2027
  • Friday, August 20, 2027

The public is welcome to attend the meetings.

Meet the Tourism Development Council Members:

 

Chris Constance, TDC Chair

Chris Constance TDC Chair

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners

TDC Member Kathy Burnam

Kathy Burnam TDC Member

Fishermen's Village

TDC Member Janis Denton

Janis Denton TDC Member

City of Punta Gorda Council Member

TDC Member Keith Farlow

Keith Farlow TDC Member

Farlow's on the Water Restaurant

TDC Member David Haynes

David Haynes TDC Vice Chair

Tarpon Real Estate

Punta Gorda City Council

Melissa Lockhart TDC Member

City of Punta Gorda Council Member

TDC Member Robin Madden

Robin Madden TDC Member

Islander Properties, Inc.

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Cole Kelly Punta Gorda Adventures

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