Short-term rentals (STRs) have been a persistent issue in Indian Rocks Beach for years, and residents have reached a breaking point, demanding action to reclaim their neighborhoods. Meanwhile, STR operators continue to operate unchecked—many without inspections—while local citizens struggle to obtain permits.
Upscale Sarasota vacation rental company expands to Clearwater - 2/28/25
Issue on STR restrictions in Indian Rocks Beach on Hold - 2/12/25
Meeting ended with applause. STR owner called IRB Commissioners cowards for wanting a citizen work shop. Motion lead by J Bigelow. Miguel Octavio, Tampa Bay 10
Indian Rocks Beach leaders delay decision on STR rules - 2/12/25
Meeting ended with applause. STR owner called IRB Commissioners cowards for wanting a citizen work shop. Motion lead by J Bigelow. WTSP.com, Tampa Bay 10
Indian Rocks Beach considers new revised STR ordinance. - 2/11/25
Commission considered loosening restrictions on short-term rental regulations. Single Family Residential vs Hotel District. Casey Albritton, ABC Action News
Short-term rental tips from a local Airbnb manager - "2 to 3x more $ short term vs long term", "Like Hotel Management", regulation in "IRB are pretty wide open..."
Last year, Airbnb paid $1.87 million in bed tax to Pinellas County on behalf of its hosts and $562,000 in Hillsborough County, according to its 2017 report.
Attorney Patrick Smith Talks About Short Term Rental outrage
Attorney Patrick Smith - Short Term Rental Outrage Round Two
Attorney Patrick Smith - Short Term Rental outrage
IRB Resident VIDEOs
Investor-owned, non-owner occupied, full-time short-term rentals with no actual neighborhood residents create a disaster for the future of our community.
March 3, 2023
Senator Nick DiCeglie Sponsors FL SB 714 on Short Term Rentals
March 14, 2023
John Pfanstiehl’s video of signs on IRB’s Harbor Drive
November 1, 2022
News IN Print
New short term rental rules approved in Indian Rocks Beach, WFLA Ch 8 ABC 5/10/2023
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