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Resolution Reached in Walt Disney Parks and Florida Governor Dispute over Reedy Creek Improvement District Control

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After a prolonged dispute between Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a resolution has finally been reached in their battle over control of the government entity formerly known as Reedy Creek Improvement District. The settlement was announced on March 27, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), chaired by Charbel Barakat, expressed their eagerness to work with Disney in a meeting held on March 27. The tone of the meeting was amicable, suggesting a fresh start and a commitment … Read more

Judge Rejects Lawsuit Against Soccer Franchise’s Home at Franklin Park’s White Stadium

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Boston, Massachusetts – A judge in Boston has rejected a legal bid by an environmental nonprofit organization to prevent the city’s incoming National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise from using Franklin Park’s White Stadium as its new home. The Emerald Necklace Conservatory, along with twenty individuals, filed a lawsuit last month against the city, Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Unity Soccer Partners LLC, and others, claiming that the proposed use of White Stadium constituted the privatization of public parkland. In September 2023, it was announced that a new NWSL expansion team would be coming to Boston, … Read more