Overview
- Gov. Ron DeSantis named banker Matt Ravenscroft and attorney David Woods to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board.
- Ravenscroft serves as executive vice president and director at Sunrise Bank in Orlando, and Woods practices real estate and estate law at Woods & Woods, P.A.
- The appointments will take effect only after Florida Senate confirmation under the 2023 law that shifted board selection to the governor.
- The district manages behind-the-scenes functions for the resort, including roadways, water and wastewater systems, building permits, fire services, and emergency response.
- Day-to-day operations continue under Administrator Stephanie Kopelousos, with public tensions easing since 2023 as the board’s makeup remains significant for long-term development decisions.