Short-Term Vacation Rentals

Says he's had unanswered police calls about late-night violations across three Airbnbs on Allen's Creek and argues the rentals should simply be shut down because they poison neighborhoods.

Frustrated by plans to spend on staff and software; wants the city to target the top nuisance properties first and lobby through the Florida League of Cities for state-level change.

An adjacent Airbnb uses her private two-tenths-mile driveway easement; she described a life-flighted accident, drunken crowds, harassment, and safety fears on her own property despite paying $19,416 in annual taxes.

An attorney (speaking personally) who says the registration requirement has no teeth — no revocation for noncompliance — and cited West Manatee fire data showing most residential fires at short-term rentals before stricter rules.

Retiree on Allen's Creek says party guests from Michigan and elsewhere have made six years of retirement a nightmare, with slow police response and absentee owners.

Says homes on his 14-house cul-de-sac could legally hold 41-54 renters under current occupancy rules; urges the board to delay a vote and have staff review Dr. Mary Callis's memo and Hillsborough County's ordinance.

Tells rental owners to obey existing rules, criticizes Blue Gem Management specifically, and warns residents will pursue enforcement relentlessly, including legal action if necessary.

An Indian Rocks Beach resident who owns Largo rentals; supportive of the ordinance as a foundation, asks the city to keep improving it, track complaints, and join IRB's statewide coalition for local authority.

Says existing codes aren't enforced — cites a boat blocking his street and a property that failed fire inspection yet still operates — and urges creative solutions like deed restrictions and after-hours staff.

A realtor living near seven Airbnbs describes dangerous parking near Saint Paul's school, a near head-on collision, and 3 a.m. parties — worried about her 14-year-old son's safety.

Carleton Estates resident says half the homes on his private loop road are LLC-owned short-term rentals hosting weddings, parties, and fireworks; wants the city to enforce what it can.

Lives at 1927 Bell Air Road near the 'big party house'; says noise carries across the water, he's fed up after 20 years, and asks the board for help before he retires next month.