The litigation continues regarding the change for residentially zoned properties that are vacation rentals from residential non ad valorem to commercial classification. The state of Florida for more than two decades has legally weighed in on the subject and multiple times has stated real property vacation renting is a residential use, not commercial. Seems pretty…
Given the severity of the COVID 19 spread and the concern for residents, The Anna Maria Island Vacation Property Association representing more than 700 rentals throughout Anna Maria Island have taken the following proactive steps in Holmes Beach effective immediately. For the next 3 arrival weeks we agree not to take any NEW vacation reservations…
The Anna Maria Island Vacation property association was proud to donate $10,000 to the new Holmes Beach skate park November, 2019. Holmes Beach put out a request for donations to add a skate bowl to the new skate park. The challenge, raise $100,000 for the bowl which seems to be a necessity for any skate…
This is an update on the Florida Legislation process for 2017. As most know Senator Steube introduced a bill in the Senate and Representative La Rosa introduced a bill in the House that would significantly curb the ability for local municipalities to place restrictions on Vacation Rentals. Frankly the association has mixed feelings on the…
There has been a great deal of news regarding Greg Steube’s Senate Bill 188. It essentially reverses time to 2011 for any and all vacation rental ordinances passed since 2011. If SB 188 were to successfully pass, it would negate the recent vacation rental ordinances passed in both Anna Maria City and in Holmes…
We urge you to comment on the Coast Guard proposal to reduce draw bridge openings from three per hour to two per hour. Visit here for the link to comment.
Holmes Beach and Anna Maria City vacation rental inspections are underway. Here are some things to remember during your Holmes Beach inspection.
Just in case you are managing your own property it is important to know that the sales tax for all accommodations on Anna Maria Island is 12% effective January, 1st, 2017. I have attached the letter from the State which provides some of the additional details on the why and how. I have received several…
Anna Maria City has sent out a letter which discusses Anna Maria City property owners regarding the change in transient rental occupancy for small bedrooms. More specifically under 100 sq ft. In the future if a bedroom is less than 100 sq ft in Anna Maria City your transient occupancy will likely be limited to…
If you have a property in Holmes Beach you should have received a letter from Chief Tokajer by now dated September 1st, 2016. It explains a few details regarding the vacation rental ordinance which affects all weekly rentals in Holmes Beach. One detail not discussed in the letter is the requirement to move all rental…