Vacation rental management companies, Florida Realtors and others are urging a veto; the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association wants the governor to sign it.
A persistently contentious debate about regulating vacation rentals has escalated into a clash between two powerful industry groups after the Florida Legislature passed a measure that would significantly restrict how local governments can oversee the properties.The bill, finalized in the waning days of the 2024 legislative session, has drawn intense opposition from vacation-rental management companies, coastal community leaders and Florida Realtors, an influential real-estate industry group that is urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto the measure.
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ORANGE PARK – The Clay County Tourism Board met last week to discuss short-term rentals and vacation rental businesses. Director of Tourism and Film Development Kimberly Morgan guided …