Florida Citrus Sports

        Can you think of an organization near you that benefits your community? I am currently getting my Masters degree here in Central Florida. I have been researching organizations that benefit the community through sports. Florida Citrus Sports is an organization that gives back to the community and benefits the economy.

        Florida Citrus Sports is a nonprofit organization located in Orlando Florida. This organization is continually giving back to the community. They give numerous charitable contributions to improve the lives, health and education of children through athletics. Their primary fundraiser is the Florida Citrus Sports Mini Open. This event allows participants to play mini gold, enjoy great food and beverages, and also participate in the silent auction. The September 2010 event took place at Hawaiian Rumble Adventure Golf on International Drive. There were 288 members that participated in the event. This event generated 48,965 dollars to the Florida Citrus MVPS Foundation. This foundation focuses on youth athletics and academics in the community. This is just one event that they put on. Florida Citrus Sports also sponsors other events and organizations throughout the year in order to benefit the Central Florida community.

        Florida Citrus Sports also gives back by boosting the economy. They host four signature events including the Capital One Bowl, the Champs Sports Bowl, the Orlando Citrus Parade and the OUC Half Marathon and 5K. Florida Citrus Sports generates 105,145,243 dollars in economic activity for Central Florida. Over 80 percent of the money spent in Central Florida is a result of the bowl games. The majority comes from non-local spectators. The events hosted by Florida Citrus Sports generated approximately 7.7 million dollars in revenue for restaurants. Theme park sales totaled 3.1 million dollars from bowl viewers. This resulted in 9.3 million dollars of new tax revenue for Orange County and the state of Florida. As a result of theses events jobs were also created.

        This organization shows the importance of sports for communities. Sporting events generate money into the economy, create jobs and help support local charities. I have recently become a member of Florida Citrus Sports. I plan on helping with events, so that when I get my career in sports I can have the positive results this organization has. The fact that this organization strives to benefit the community makes me feel good to be a part of the 1000 members supporting this organization.

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