The Tampa-based Florida State Fair Authority re-elected all of its officers at its September 26 Board meeting, it said in a Thursday news release.
Doyle E. Carlton III of Wauchula was re-elected as Chair, Robert M. Thomas of Thonotosassa will serve as Vice-Chairman. Linda Syfrett of Okeechobee is Treasurer, and Jack Vogel of San Antonio continues as Secretary.
The Authority oversees the operations of the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa and the annual Florida State Fair.
It is authorized by state law and operates under the oversight of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, now Adam Putnam, appoints members of the authority.
The authority does not receive state, county or city tax dollars, according to the release: “Operations are funded by revenue generated by the annual Florida State Fair and the rental of Fairgrounds facilities to outside entities throughout the year.”
For more information, go to www.floridastatefair.com.
