Short-term rentals (STRs) in Sarasota, FL, managed via Airbnb, Boooking.com, and VRBO, are facing intense scrutiny due to a rapid increase in listings, causing significant neighborhood disruptions, noise complaints, and a reduction in affordable long-term housing. Key issues include the conversion of residential homes into "party houses" in single-family zones, conflicts between residents and tourists, and strict local regulations aimed at curbing illegal operations. Sarasota, Florida, has updated its short-term rental (STR) law to clarify the rules and boost enforcement, and this includes lodging tax compliance. Sarasota STR hosts are required to obtain a vacation rental certificate of registration and undergo an inspection to advertise or operate STRs rented for less than 30 days. Airbnb bans use of all indoor security cameras, Hosts can still have outdoor cameras as long as they disclose them in the listing, but 47% of users reporting finding them, notes this study .  A...