The TDC is also in charge of beach operations, which includes beach code enforcement, beach ambassadors, beach maintenance and beach safety programs. These units handle maintenance plus cleanup along 20 miles of beach, at eight regional beach access points, 44 neighborhood beach, bay and lake access points, and at 16 parks at a cost of $3.1 million in destination improvements.
The county employs 67 lifeguards at the larger accesses during peak tourist season.
TDC funds also support nonprofit community programs.