County waives fees for three TNT Airboat Conservation Club races
September 10, 2026 | Okeechobee County, Florida
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The Okeechobee County Board approved a waiver of three event fees (three $110 fees, total $330) for the TNT Airboat Conservation Club after hearing from club president Jeff Ward and county staff about permits and safety planning.
Jeff Ward, who said the first race exceeded expected attendance and brought visitors to local restaurants and motels, told the board the club is a nonprofit focused on marsh cleanups and conservation. County staff confirmed the club had required permits, a safety plan and law-enforcement coordination. The board moved to approve the waiver for the Sept. 12, Oct. 24 and Dec. 12 events and the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioners and staff encouraged residents to attend the events and noted the races support tourism and local businesses.
Jeff Ward, who said the first race exceeded expected attendance and brought visitors to local restaurants and motels, told the board the club is a nonprofit focused on marsh cleanups and conservation. County staff confirmed the club had required permits, a safety plan and law-enforcement coordination. The board moved to approve the waiver for the Sept. 12, Oct. 24 and Dec. 12 events and the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioners and staff encouraged residents to attend the events and noted the races support tourism and local businesses.
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