NewsSarasota News LeaderAugust 17, 2026Sarasota County
Sarasota County reports record-breaking 'bed tax' revenue for June
Sarasota County's Tourist Development Tax revenue reached a new monthly record in June, contributing to a 14.4% increase in total collections for the current fiscal year compared to the 2025 fiscal year. These funds, collected from short-term lodging stays, are tracked by the County Tax Collector.
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The '' is a primary funding source for local tourism promotion and related infrastructure projects, and its growth indicates higher-than-expected revenue for county-managed tourism initiatives.
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organizationDowns & St. Germain Research“Tallahassee firm that provides visitor data for the county.”organizationSarasota County Tax Collector's Office“Collects and reports TDT revenue and conducts audits.”personMike Moran“Released the latest TDT revenue reports.”locationSiesta Key“Leading the city in TDT revenue collection through June.”locationSarasota County“The jurisdiction collecting the tax revenue.”organizationVisit Sarasota County“Tourism marketing organization that tracks visitor data.”locationCity of Sarasota“Competing with Siesta Key for the highest TDT revenue share.”