Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendment and Golf Course Project
Summary
Huge win: Orange County approved a $30 million grant for the Forest Lake Golf Course and Conference Center, spread over five years starting 2028. The money will fund the conference center and associated events.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$30 million flowing into the golf course and conference center over five years, starting 2028.
Everyone who uses the golf course and conference center — plus local businesses that benefit from events headquartered there.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission - Oct 20, 2026
Huge win: Orange County approved a $30 million grant for the Forest Lake Golf Course and Conference Center, spread over five years starting 2028. The money will fund the conference center and associated events.
City Commission - Jun 23, 2026
Ocoee is moving forward with a multi-phase master plan to upgrade the city-owned Forest Lake Golf Course and clubhouse. The project aims to create a regional entertainment destination while partnering with youth golf organizations without raising property taxes.
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Jun 2, 2026
The CRA adjusted its annual budget to account for current revenues, cash balances, and fund transfers. This keeps agency operations and projects properly funded through the fiscal year.
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