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Old 06-01-2013, 12:44 AM
 
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We are thinking about in Whitfield Estates. Have skimmed the zoning code and it seems pretty easy going and permissive.

Is there anything anyone knows about regs for B & B or hassles anyone has had for getting approved for B&B? The unknown unknowns are always scary.

Much thanks.
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Old 06-01-2013, 05:01 AM
 
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Contact the Sarasota Office of Business and Economic Development and ask them.
Jeff Maultsby
Director
(941) 861-5247
jmaultsby@scgov.net

Here is a link to the Economic Business Development Corporation in Sarasota for additional information on starting a business. Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, Florida
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Old 06-01-2013, 05:52 AM
 
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I'd be interested in hearing what you find out - please post back!
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Old 06-01-2013, 08:15 AM
 
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We are thinking about in Whitfield Estates. Have skimmed the zoning code and it seems pretty easy going and permissive.

Is there anything anyone knows about regs for B & B or hassles anyone has had for getting approved for B&B? The unknown unknowns are always scary.

Much thanks.
Don't know the laws, but there is a guy who owns something like that up here with one of the large historic homes. It's a vacation type rental, maybe even weekly, not sure. Doesn't seem like it would be too difficult to do.

ETA: A B & B is a bit different from just a vacation rental, and you better check with the HOA here to see if that is allowed. They can't stop people from renting homes out, but a B & B is like a hotel so rules would be more stringent I think.

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Old 06-01-2013, 10:38 AM
 
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dont hold me to it, but it seems like whitfield estates is actually in Manatee county, so sarasota regs wouldnt help
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Old 06-01-2013, 10:59 AM
 
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dont hold me to it, but it seems like whitfield estates is actually in Manatee county, so sarasota regs wouldnt help
You are correct, Whitfield is Manatee County. Also want to add that I don't believe a B & B would be allowed here, since it is considered commercial use, and this is all zoned residential.
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Old 06-01-2013, 11:29 AM
 
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dont hold me to it, but it seems like whitfield estates is actually in Manatee county, so sarasota regs wouldnt help
Then check with Manatee County economic development. Manatee County at your service!
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Old 06-02-2013, 08:54 AM
 
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Thanks for the suggestions.
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Old 06-02-2013, 09:26 AM
 
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What are the rules regarding vacation rentals?

We would be very happy only renting two bedrooms for part of the year. What would be the the restrictions on that?
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Old 06-02-2013, 10:28 AM
 
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You would have to get a copy of the rules and regulations for any community that you are interested in. Then read their policy for rentals.
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