I think that we have a great product.

There was never any funding to work with.

In the pre-Disney era, Silver Springs had three million visitors a year.

Tourism is an economic driver. If we get people here to spend money, then we all benefit.

Jim O'Brien gave him $6,700 or $6,800 [while in Kansas]. And the way I came to know this was Alex gave me the money to return to the coach. ... [O'Brien] actually gave it to Alex to send to his parents.

They've certainly turned the corner on appearance. They've come around with the touch, and you can't tell the difference. It's just very, very soft.