Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state welcomed 140.6 million visitors in 2023, breaking previous tourism records.
That number is a 2.3% increase from 2022's record-breaking figure.
In addition, Florida’s first quarter of 2024 hit 40.6 million visitors, a 1.2% year-over-year increase and the highest ever recorded for a single quarter.
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Domestic visitation also reached an all-time high, with 129.1 million domestic visitors choosing to come to Florida in 2023, along with 8.3 million overseas visitors and 3.2 million Canadian visitors.
“Florida continues to welcome visitors with open arms,” said Dana Young, President and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA. “The record-breaking visitation seen in 2023 and continued through the first quarter of 2024 reaffirms Florida's status as a must-visit destination for travelers worldwide.”
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
