Group seeks $800M in tax dollars to fund upgrades for Camping World Stadium

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Citrus Sports wants to make some upgrades to Camping World Stadium.

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Officials are asking for $800 million in tourism development tax money.

They said half of the money would be used to replace the upper terrace decks and add multi-purpose space.

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The other half would go toward adding a canopy-style cover for the upper decks.

If approved, planning and pre-production could start as early as August.

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