County sets new bed tax record

Lee County is on pace for another solid year in 2022.


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FORT MYERS — Lee County set a record for tourism revenue in 2021, collecting more than $53.3 million in bed taxes for the fiscal year.

The total surpassed the previous record of $42.6 million set in fiscal year 2019, according to a statement from the Lee County Clerk of Court’s office. The funds come from the county’s 5% tourist tax — applied to all hotel stays and rentals of six months or less.

 

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