STR Help Delayed

Just when we thought help was coming, the STR provision was pushed to 2024. If you’re convinced no problem exists, I’ll explain. We escaped the bustle of New York ten years ago to Marco Island’s tranquility and amazing beauty. We did not move close to hotels, walking distance to restaurants nor directly on the beach. We moved to the center of the island, a quiet cul-de-sac and can walk to church. Our neighbors are comprised of full-time, part-time, future full-time residents and seasonal renters. We look out for each other and respect property. Fast forward to the arrival of the new “homeowners” across the canal, who never occupy the house and short-term rent almost continuously. This property’s rental listing promotes this one-story home as accommodating 13 people, two dogs and no minimum stay. Despite hurricane windows, our TV cannot drown the noise. I’d happily share videos of guests arriving at 1:00 AM continuing to party on the lanai. Boats have docked after midnight bringing more people and dogs have been left outside barking continuously. The proliferation of misinformation would lead one to believe that this issue is about children playing midday in a pool or owners hosting their extended families. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our street is a microcosm of a situation occurring throughout our community. Hotels and condos would never tolerate this, homeowners should not have to, either. Please remedy the issues and get the STR that we voted for implemented.