Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University could be left holding the bag for expenses resulting from the air show it sponsors in Florida in November. The university had hoped Volusia County would chip in a total of $101,000 worth of beach patrol, law enforcement and cleanup services needed to stage Wings and Waves but came away with only $14,000 that is expected to be raised from the county’s beach toll during the event Nov. 8 and 9. More than 200,000 people attended last year’s show and the county contributed the beach fees plus $30,500. The Thunderbirds and various aerobatic performers have been scheduled to perform.
Embry-Riddle Air Show Funds Turned Down
Key Takeaways:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) may incur significant expenses for its "Wings and Waves" air show due to reduced county funding.
- Volusia County committed only $14,000 from beach tolls, far short of ERAU's requested $101,000 for essential services like beach patrol and law enforcement.
- This year's county contribution is substantially less than the previous year, when Volusia County provided beach fees plus an additional $30,500.
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