NewsSarasota News Leader — City of SarasotaAugust 17, 2026Sarasota County
Sarasota County 'bed tax' revenue hits record $4.37 million in June
Sarasota County collected a record-breaking $4,377,279.36 in Tourist Development Tax revenue this June, marking the first time monthly collections have exceeded $4 million. This figure represents a 15.6% increase over the same month last year, contributing to a total of $44.6 million collected so far this fiscal year.
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The , a 6% levy on short-term rentals, funds essential local services including beach maintenance, stadium upkeep, and tourism marketing.
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organizationDowns & St. Germain Research“Tallahassee firm providing visitor data.”organizationSarasota County Tax Collector's Office“Collects and audits bed tax revenue.”personMike Moran“Released the latest revenue reports.”locationSiesta Key“Leading area for tax revenue collection.”organizationVisit Sarasota County“County tourism marketing organization.”locationCity of Sarasota“Competing with Siesta Key for top tax revenue share.”