Live Breaking News & Updates on Florida Tourist Development

UpdatedTue, Apr 13, 2021 at 8:41 am ET
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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. ....

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