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The Florida hotel industry said a Senate bill would take away funds needed to regenerate tourism. (Shutterstock)
TALLAHASSEE, FL State tax money earmarked to promote and market tourism in Florida would be diverted, in part, to other uses under a proposal that has drawn strong opposition from the tourism industry, which argues it has taken the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association has forwarded a letter to members of the Florida Senate Committee on Community Affairs strongly opposing Senate Bill 2008, which would expand the approved uses of Florida s Tourist Development Taxes and Convention Development Taxes.
Winter Park's $41.7 million library and events center project is set to open later this year, but the city is struggling to fund an outdoor amphitheater.
Orlando airport bustling as families travel during spring break
MCO expects rebound, predicts 45% increase in air travelers
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ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando International Airport is bustling. Traditionally, spring break is one of its busiest times of year.
Travelers are wearing masks but social distancing is proving to be difficult at the check-in counter and security line.
“It’s a little crazy. We feel safe and everything is OK, but it’s a little crazy to be back in crowds,” Hayley Sullivan said.
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“We came for some warm weather and to visit their cousins,” Sullivan said.
Monday’s crowds are a big change from what the airport looked like this time last year: a near-empty airport following international travel bans due to the coronavirus. In 2020, spring break traffic was down 1.8 million passengers from the previous year.
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Trump fans eager to hear ex-president Sunday at CPAC
Various items are seen on sale at the merchandise show at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Trump supporters hold signs and wave to motorists outside the convention center at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo waves as he is introduced at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Conference attendees pose for a photo next to a statue of former President Donald Trump at the merchandise show at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)