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Originally Posted by golfing eagles
I totally agree with that---the tourism dollars serve to keep our other taxes low and obviates the need for a state income tax. However, Florida had a healthy tourist industry and no income tax long before anyone conceived of an "Airbnb". I doubt stringent STR restrictions will collapse our tourist industry. And if so, Orlando is cutting its own throat with their new regs. Plus, TV is NOT Orlando, Miami, or NYC---we are PRIMARILY a 55+ RETIREMENT community, not a vacation destination---that is unless these cheap STRs go unabated.
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I agree. The Villages is probably not going to be the major fighter to stop STRs. But, if larger cities like Miami and Orlando do fight against them, it will probably follow suit here and throughout Florida. We are an hour or two from Orlando, Daytona, Tampa, St Augustine, Jacksonville, Pensacola, and Destin. Our location makes it very attractive for investors. Some politicians may decide controlling STRs here is a necessity. I can see it happening and will not be surprised if it does.