Legislation that would make changes in vacation rental property regulations has drawn concerns from cities and rental industry proponents alike.

And because Florida benefits from continued popularity as a vacation destination, private Short-Term Rentals have become another headline-producing topic.

Vacation rental owners in Bradenton will be subject to more regulation with a new ordinance, which officials say complies with existing Florida laws.

The Florida State Senate passed a new bill that will create standards for short-term rentals in the state, which should protect against vacation rental platforms from price-gouging customers, among ...