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Venice Tax Bills Likely Lower Despite Budget Changes

Monday, September 9

Some major changes in next year’s budget for the city of Venice include changes involved with the city taking over EMS services, in addition to the financing of the construction of a new fire... Read More.

Venice Considering Tax Incentives to Protect Large Trees

Thursday, July 11

Venice property owners with large Banyan trees, oaks and other trees deemed “Venetian Trees” could receive a tax incentive to preserve them. The city is considering an initial draft of a tree preservation, protection and... Read More.

North Port Residents Facing Large Tax Hike

Thursday, June 13

Residents of North Port could be seeing a big hike in their tax rate to cover the costs of a host of new projects. The city announced this week that the city's tax rate... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Starting ‘Focus Group’ for 2020 Sales Tax Fight

Monday, May 20

Charlotte County officials are already getting ready for the next big tax fight set to be on the ballot next year. Charlotte County’s 1 cent sales tax on purchases under $5,000 is due to... Read More.

Gov. DeSantis Signs Sales Tax Holiday Measures

Wednesday, May 15

Floridians will save on back-to-school and hurricane supplies under sales tax holidays Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law today at the annual governor's hurricane conference. The sales tax holiday will run from May... Read More.

Gov. Murphy Signs Sales Tax Holidays Measure

Wednesday, May 15

Floridians will save on back-to-school and hurricane supplies under sales tax holidays Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law today at the annual governor's hurricane conference. The sales tax holiday will run from May... Read More.