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Resolution 2024-33250 RESOLUTION NO 2024-33250 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS;AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. WHEREAS, Visit Florida, created pursuant to § 288.1226 of the Florida Statutes, is the state's official source for travel planning, and is the premier sales and marketing organization • that promotes tourism to Florida through sales, advertising, promotions, public relations-and visitor services programs both domestically and internationally; and WHEREAS, as the official tourism website for the State of Florida, VisitFlorida.com has included in the past a dedicated "LGBTQ Travel" section which provided valuable information on gay-friendly beaches, Pride events, and LGBTQ road trip ideas to promote the state's LGBTQ-friendly destinations, events, and attractions, thereby supporting and welcoming LGBTQ travelers and residents; and WHEREAS, however,this"LGBTQ Travel"section, has been unceremoniously removed from the website at some point within the past four months, as indicated by archived versions of the site; and WHEREAS, the removal of this section has caused concern among LGBTQ communities and allies, who view the deletion as a further step back from Florida's commitment to inclusivity and diversity; and • WHEREAS, VisitFlorida.com continues to provide travel information for other minority groups, including Black and Hispanic travelers, indicating that the removal of the "LGBTQ Travel"section is not part of a broader effort to streamline content but rather a specific exclusion of LGBTQ-related information; and WHEREAS, Florida has faced broad criticism in the recent years for actions perceived as discriminatory towards the LGBTQ community, including controversial legislation and policies that have undermined LGBTQ rights and protections; and WHEREAS, last year, the Human. Rights Campaign, the nation's largest LGBTQ advocacy group, and the statewide LGBTQ nonprofit Equality Florida issued a travel advisory detailing the risks of traveling to the state and citing "the devastating impacts of laws that are hostile to the LGBTQ community;" and WHEREAS, a recent survey of 2,300 LGBTQ Americans by the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association ("IGLTA") found that 52% of respondents indicated hesitancy or outright refusal to travel to Florida due to anti-LGBTQ legislation passed in recent years; and WHEREAS, however, about 66% of respondents also said that they would be willing to visit LGBTQ-friendly cities within states that have anti-LGBTQ laws; and WHEREAS, the previous"LGBTQ Travel"section played a significant role in highlighting LGBTQ-friendly cities and welcoming and inclusive destination for LGBTQ travelers, and its removal undermines this important message; and WHEREAS, to remain a top state in the hospitality industry, Florida must remain committed to catering to diverse markets to secure a fair share of business from statewide, national, and international tourism. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby urge Visit Florida to promptly reinstate the "LGBTQ Travel" section on its website to continue supporting and promoting Florida as an inclusive and welcoming destination for LGBTQ travelers; and further, direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Board of Directors of Visit Florida, and Governor Ron DeSantis; and further, direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, urging them to join the City of Miami Beach in'this request. PASSED and ADOPTED this // day of Cep4 ?�'t,P/' , 2024. ATTEST: • SEP 7 2024 Steven Meiner Mayor Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk \ -9. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and * INCORPI/ORATED Co-Sponsor Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt) 2'. ��I1 40 �� .• apt ...0) Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez PH 7c Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine APPROVED AS TO FORM &LANGUAGE &FOR EXECUTION City Attorney Date 2 Resolutions -C7 Z MIAMI BEA COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico DATE: September 11, 2024 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE"LGBTQ TRAVEL"SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS;AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. RECOMMENDATION BACKGROUND/HISTORY ANALYSIS The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor,Vice-Mayor Alex Fernandez, and co-sponsor, Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT N/A Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCLUSION Page 550 of 1377 Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project? No No Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): • Department City Attorney Sponsor(s) Commissioner Alex Fernandez Co-sponsor(s) Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Condensed Title Urge Visit Florida to Reinstate the"LGBTQ Travel"Section on the State's Travel Website. • (Femandez/Bhatt) CA • • • Page 551 of 1377 MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 September 18, 2024 Honorable Governor Ron DeSantis The Capitol 400 S Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Honorable Governor DeSantis, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 September 18, 2024 Chair John Lai Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Chair Lai, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS .RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, • Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 September 18, 2024 Vice-Chair Eric Marshall Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Vice-Chair Marshall, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt • Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Secretary Michael Corrigan Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Secretary Corrigan, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Treasurer Malinda Horton Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Treasurer Horton, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Chair of Audit Committee Chip Wile Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Chair of Audit Committee Wile, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Chair of Marketing Committee Ernesto Diaz Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Chair of Marketing Committee Diaz, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Chair of Public Affairs Carol Dover Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Chair of Public Affairs Dover, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Chair of Industry Services Committee Kara Lundgren Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Chair of Industry Services Committee Lundgren, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, JM Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Ms. Jennifer Berthiaume Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Ms. Berthiaume, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAM BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Joe Collier Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Collier, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Greg Cook Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Cook, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miomibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Bobby Cornwell Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Cornwell, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, t---�( Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Ms. Jeanne Dailey Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Ms. Dailey, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Ms. Erin Duggan Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Ms. Duggan, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Mike Engiles Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Engiles, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Danny Gaekwad Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Gaekwad, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Sam Haught Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Haught, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Ms. Blair Hensley Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Ms. Hensley, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Ms. Helena James-Rendleman Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Ms. James-Rendleman, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Ralph Lewis Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Lewis, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Troy Manthey Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Manthey, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ►N THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Jesse Martinez Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Martinez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeochfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Philip McDaniel Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. McDaniel, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. J. Collier Merrill Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Collier Merrill, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Mike Miller Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Miller, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Adolfo M. Perez Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Perez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 331 39,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Dave Schmidt Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Schmidt, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 331 39, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Ms. Loretta Shaffer Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Ms. Shaffer, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Scott Shalley Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Shalley, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Robert Skrob Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Skrob, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Ms. Christina Soverns Schwartzman Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Ms. Soverns Schwartzman, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, / Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Mr. Robert Wells Visit Florida 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Mr. Wells, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 David Whitaker, President & Chief Executive Officer Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau 201 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 2200 Miami, FL 33131 Dear President & Chief Executive Officer Whitaker, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) The Miami Beach Mayor and City Commission urge the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau to join the City in requesting that Visit Florida restore the "LGBTQ Travel" section on its website. This Resolution was passed and adopted on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Rolando Aedo, CDME, Chief Operating Officer Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau 201 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 2200 Miami, FL 33131 Dear Chief Operating Officer Aedo, CDME, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) The Miami Beach Mayor and City Commission urge the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau to join the City in requesting that Visit Florida restore the "LGBTQ Travel" section on its website. This Resolution was passed and adopted on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MAM BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1 700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Joe Yarzabal, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau 201 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 2200 Miami, FL 33131 Dear Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President Yarzabal, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) The Miami Beach Mayor and City Commission urge the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau to join the City in requesting that Visit Florida restore the "LGBTQ Travel" section on its website. This Resolution was passed and adopted on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Carol Motley, Senior Vice President of Convention Sales & Services Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau 201 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 2200 Miami, FL 33131 Dear Senior Vice President of Convention Sales & Services Motley, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) The Miami Beach Mayor and City Commission urge the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau to join the City in requesting that Visit Florida restore the "LGBTQ Travel" section on its website. This Resolution was passed and adopted on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 September 18, 2024 Connie Kinnard, Senior Vice President of Multicultural Tourism & Development Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau 201 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 2200 Miami, FL 33131 Dear Senior Vice President of Multicultural Tourism & Development Kinnard, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33250: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING VISIT FLORIDA TO PROMPTLY REINSTATE THE "LGBTQ TRAVEL" SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING FLORIDA AS AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING DESTINATION FOR LGBTQ TRAVELERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISIT FLORIDA, AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, URGING THEM TO JOIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN THIS REQUEST. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, and Commissioner Joseph Magazine) The Miami Beach Mayor and City Commission urge the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau to join the City in requesting that Visit Florida restore the "LGBTQ Travel" section on its website. This Resolution was passed and adopted on September 11, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine