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ShazzieB

(19,338 posts)
16. Be that as it may..
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 05:36 PM
Apr 2021

"Florida is the top travel destination in the world, relying on tourism to drive its economy more than any other state." https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/011316/floridas-economy-6-industries-driving-gdp-growth.asp

"Tourism is key to Florida’s competitiveness. The truth is that visitors to Florida help 'pay the bills' and help ensure Floridians don’t pay a personal income tax. Florida’s tourism industry brings in more than $6 billion in state taxes, and more than $5 billion in local taxes which in turn helps fund schools, improve healthcare and support other government services." https://www.flchamber.com/tourism-is-key-to-floridas-competitiveness/

Yes, Florida has a diverse economy, but tourism is a very big part of it. As a resident of the state, you may not be personally dependent on the "grace of visitors" in a direct way, but it's impacting your well-being and that of the state as a whole in many more ways than you realize.

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Well done. efhmc Apr 2021 #1
K&R and good for you. KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2021 #2
I did mention that, judging from the way the DeSantis handled covid vaccinations, we could not be Atticus Apr 2021 #4
Well, if this is any consolation... luvtheGWN Apr 2021 #17
Kudos!!! Talitha Apr 2021 #3
Honestly, I don't really think they will GAF. lpbk2713 Apr 2021 #5
So, we should just keep our mouths shut? I had no illusions that my one email would Atticus Apr 2021 #6
Ya did good. Kudos! Cozmo Apr 2021 #22
Thank you - You set the example for the rest of us. Tiger8 Apr 2021 #29
Florida survives on tourist dollars radical noodle Apr 2021 #7
Florida is a very large state. Many people working in many different industries... mac2766 Apr 2021 #13
Be that as it may.. ShazzieB Apr 2021 #16
+1 spooky3 Apr 2021 #18
Oh goodness. mac2766 Apr 2021 #21
I think you may have misunderstood me radical noodle Apr 2021 #27
Sorry... mac2766 Apr 2021 #37
Bigotry??? MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #30
There ya go again! You actually read the entire OP, used common sense and then typed Atticus Apr 2021 #33
again? mac2766 Apr 2021 #38
The OP is referring to me, not you. MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #40
Not a beloved Florida.. Just saying that... mac2766 Apr 2021 #36
Again, where EXACTLY does the OP attack Flordians? MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #39
This will be the very first reference to President Obama mac2766 Apr 2021 #41
You're the one calling folks "bigots"! You're CLEARLY the angry one here! MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #42
And I just realized you're calling several of us "hypocrites" too, in addition to "bigots" MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #43
I am, and no. mac2766 Apr 2021 #44
Somehow, I don't think you're going to last too long on DU MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #46
Write to Disney they really run Florida Oppaloopa Apr 2021 #32
Contact VISIT Florida csziggy Apr 2021 #8
Thank you, you get it! Cozmo Apr 2021 #23
I always send hand written or typed correspondence.... SergeStorms Apr 2021 #9
jolly good show . most eggscllent. AllaN01Bear Apr 2021 #10
North Carolina has a blue gov. Are you aware of that? Treefrog Apr 2021 #14
Now THAT is IT! ancianita Apr 2021 #11
The CoC is who you tell that you wont be opening any new offices of your business in FL ZonkerHarris Apr 2021 #12
Also when the cruise industry re opens I will not leave on any cruise out of florida kimbutgar Apr 2021 #15
GOOD. Hit 'em where it'll hurt them the most: calimary Apr 2021 #19
And guess what... N.J also got some of the best beaches in the country.... 3Hotdogs Apr 2021 #20
Hmmm. I admire what you did. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #24
Nice one!!! BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #25
Hey that's a great idea JPPaverage Apr 2021 #26
Most excellent. I will do the same. They don't know that I had no intention of ever going there. niyad Apr 2021 #28
This could be the beginning of a mass movement - to write to the shit states' politicians. Rabrrrrrr Apr 2021 #31
Disney World should probably get a message like this pandr32 Apr 2021 #34
We went to Virginia Beach Jilly_in_VA Apr 2021 #35
I think you mean, "The Florida Chamber of Commerce." twin_ghost Apr 2021 #45
Jeez! I sure did! Thanks for the correction. Spellcheck strikes again! nt Atticus Apr 2021 #47
Woman in grocery market today... jumptheshadow Apr 2021 #48
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