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I’ve covered politics in Central Florida for more than a quarter-century. And in all that time, I’ve seen no greater disconnect — between what citizens want and what politicians do — than with the way hotel taxes are spent. For most citizens, this is a no-brainer. While tourism put this community on the map, tourists also clog our roads, require constant attention from our police forces and .
Everyone knows tourism put Orlando on the map. What most people have also come to realize, though, is that this community — any community — needs more than just tourism to thrive economically. This is a pretty widely accepted principle, especially in a place like Central Florida that routinely ranks dead last among major metros when it comes to median wages. Yet for most of Orlando’s .