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This is What Confounds Me

By Bill Geist

FLAMembers of the Florida House of Representatives have signaled that they intend to pursue legislation to eliminate the State’s Destination Marketing Organizations in the upcoming session. And yet, a recent poll of residents shows an overwhelming level of support for how Tourism Development Taxes are deployed.

Hey, I’ve never run for political office and never will. But, if I did…I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t take a position that over three-quarters of voters opposed.

Just saying…

 

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Author: Bill Geist's Zeitgeist
Published: August 27, 2025