Media Coverage

2011

FL Attorney General Opinion:  MUNICIPALITIES – VACATION RENTALS – PREEMPTION – ZONING

The Original Hotel House

March 7, 2013

Herald-Tribune article:  Rent a Sarasota waterfront mansion, only $31,500 a week

Hotel Houses Start Appearing on the Barrier Islands

October 2, 2019

Sarasota Magazine article:  Is Airbnb Ruining Our Neighborhoods?

December 12, 2019

Observer article:  ‘Hotel houses’ draw ire of island residents

January 21, 2020

ABC7 News:  Sarasota City Commissioners discussing St. Armands high occupancy rental complaints

January 23, 2020

Herald-Tribune article:  The fight against ‘hotel houses’ on barrier islands

January 23, 2020

Observer article:  Residents push for action on ‘hotel houses’

January 27, 2020

ABC7 News:  Hotel Houses discussed on ABC7 Suncoast View

After Long Delay Due to Covid Emergency

September 20, 2020

Herald-Tribune article:  Time to put the brakes on barrier island ‘hotel houses’

September 21, 2020

Herald-Tribune article:  Sarasota city leaders take steps to regulate hotel houses on barrier islands

September 22, 2020

ABC7 News:  City attorney for Sarasota to draft ordinance regarding “hotel” homes, St. Armands has seen an influx of these homes

September 24, 2020

Observer article:  City to pursue rules targeting ‘hotel houses’

Vacation Rental Ordinance is Being Researched & Drafted

January, 2021

City of Sarasota:  Commissioner’s Corner - Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch January, 2021

January 28, 2021

Observer article:  City considers new rules for vacation rentals

February 4, 2021

Observer article:  No decision on hotel house ordinance

February 4, 2021

Herald-Tribune article:  City of Sarasota stalls on regulation of vacation rentals

February 9, 2021

Herald-Tribune article:  Lawmakers must address rentals, internet tax

March 2, 2021

Herald-Tribune article:  Lawmakers seek to wrestle control of vacation rental regulation from cities and counties

March 4, 2021

Sarasota News Leader article:  Office of the County Attorney to research potential tweaks to county zoning and land-use regulations to try to resolve growing problems related to illegal, short-term vacation rentals

March 8, 2021

Fox13 News:  Residents of Lido Key, St. Armands are fed up with 'party rental' properties

March 10, 2021

ABC7 News:  Lido Key and St. Armands residents push back against hotel houses

March 10, 2021

NBC8 News:  Sarasota’s coastal residents are urging city leaders to take action on proliferating hotel houses

March 11, 2021

ABC Action News:  Proposed ordinance could limit occupancy for vacation rentals on Lido Key & St. Armands

March 12, 2021

CBS10 News:  Sarasota asked to limit stays at "hotel houses"

March 29, 2021

Sarasota Magazine article:  Will Sarasota Crack Down on ‘Hotel Houses’?

April 1, 2021

Observer article:  Island residents push for adoption of vacation rental rules

City Commission Passes Vacation Rental Ordinance for Barrier Island Neighborhoods

April 6, 2021

ABC Action News:  Sarasota City Commission discusses ordinance to limit occupancy for vacation rentals

April 7, 2021

Sarasota Magazine article:  Sarasota Moves Ahead With New Rules for ‘Hotel Houses’

April 7, 2021

Herald-Tribune article:  Sarasota moves to regulate vacation rentals amid criticism over ‘hotel houses’

April 15, 2021

Observer article:  City approves new vacation rental rules

May 4, 2021

NBC8 News:  New regulations on the way for Sarasota vacation rentals

May 5, 2021

Sarasota Magazine article:  New Rules for ‘Hotel Houses’ Receive Final Approval

Home Sharing (aka Owner-Occupied Rentals) Being Discussed

October 19, 2021

Sarasota Magazine article:  Home Sharing May Soon Be Allowed in the City of Sarasota

November 11, 2021

Observer article:  Laurel Park residents target short-term rental

November 11, 2021

Observer article:  Neighborhood groups wary of proposed Sarasota homesharing rules

July 28, 2023

WSLR article:  A FLORIDA SUPREME COURT RULING IN FAVOR OF THE SARASOTA COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER IS HAVING UNEXPECTED SIDE-EFFECTS. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN SARASOTA?

September 20, 2024

Herald-Tribune article:  Sarasota Property Appraiser cracks down on homeowners renting out homestead property

Shooting at Vacation Rental

July 24, 2023

ABC7 News:  Police investigating shooting near St. Armand’s Circle

July 24, 2023

Fox13 News:  2 injured in shooting near St. Armands Circle, neighbors concerned about nearby vacation rentals

August 1, 2023

NBC8 News:  Island residents push for more changes after shooting at ‘hotel house’

August 10, 2023

Sarasota News Leader article:  15-year-old Punta Gorda resident charged in connection with July 24 shooting on St. Armands

Expansion of Ordinance City-wide

July 13, 2023

Observer article:  Sarasota explores expanding vacation rental regulations

July 30, 2023

Observer article:  Sarasota considers expansion of ordinance regulating vacation rentals

August 22, 2023

Herald-Tribune article:  Sarasota to consider imposing regulations on mainland vacation rentals amid Airbnb growth

September 7, 2023

Herald-Tribune article:  Sarasota's growing number of short-term rentals has long-term impact on affordable housing

September 8, 2023

Herald-Tribune article:  Want to save Sarasota's neighborhoods? Do something about vacation rentals

September 15, 2023

WSLR interview:  SARASOTA RAISES FEES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL OWNERS

September 28, 2023

Observer article:  Vacation rental fees are going up, citywide expansion may be next

October 5, 2023

Observer article:  Vacation rental ordinance set to go citywide

February 10, 2024

Observer article:  Vacation rental ordinance expanded citywide

March 12, 2024

Observer article:  New city department will enforce vacation rental regulations

July 1, 2024

Observer article:  Sarasota vacation rental registration period opens

Hotel House Ownership Change/Restructuring?

October 10, 2023

Business Observer article:  Fast-growing brokerage buys real estate company from controversial builder

Challenge to Occupancy Limit

October 5, 2023

Observer article:  City faces Harris Act challenge from Lido Key vacation rentals

November 9, 2023

Observer article:  City won't make exceptions to vacation rental policy for Lido Key houses

State Preemption of Vacation Rental Regulation

February 1, 2024

Florida Phoenix article:  Short-term vacation rental bill passes in FL Senate, but regulations on the issue remain unsettled

March 7, 2024

Florida's Voice article:  Bill heads to DeSantis reining in vacation rental industry, create ‘predictability’

March 10, 2024

AMI Sun article:  Vacation rental legislation awaits DeSantis’ decision

March 25, 2024

Newsweek article:  Florida's Airbnb Crackdown Sparks Anger