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Date Posted: 14:12:04 11/16/05 Wed
Author: Lynn
Subject: Re: 11% tax starting Jan 1
In reply to: John P 's message, "Re: 11% tax starting Jan 1" on 21:15:54 11/14/05 Mon

I'm sorry my post made you more angry. I'm sorry you were dealt a blow by Hurricane Charley. No, we don't expect any hurricane "deals or incentives" and I didn't say so in my previous post. I said I agree with both views. And yes, I know for certain that some prices were raised after Hurricane Charley but that didn't stop us from visiting last year - we like where we stay so we paid the price. We have family in that area and know very well how the hurricanes affect families and businesses. Just because we don't live there year round, doesn't mean we don't understand your situation. We live in an area where flooding is a problem so we do understand devastation. When we visit, we try to spread our money around to many businesses. We love the islands and hope every business can recover.



>>>> After Charley, the cost of lodging on Sanibel took
>a big increase. something which many don't consider
>very tourist friendly. Especially if you've been out
>of business and need the tourist dollar to stay
>afloat.<<<<
>
>I am in the rental business and I can't tell you one,
>single place that raised their prices after Charley.
>The vast majority I know dropped prices, or at least
>held steady. We're not foolish enough to scare off
>everyone with high prices. To say "the cost of
>lodging on Sanibel took a big increase" is simply not
>true. If you're condo raised prices, I strongly
>suggest you explore the market next time.
>
><<Can't we all express our views on this message board
>without being slammed?
>
>Typically, yes. And I'm very sorry to slam anyone
>here. I know this board is very civil and I don't
>want to disrupt it. But you need to remember that
>Sanibel is not just a place for all you to come for
>two weeks a year to collect shells. People live and
>work here. We were hit by the hurricane, not you. We
>suffered the impact of the hurricane, not you. What
>gives you the right to question why were not offering
>deals to lure you back. Do you look at the hurricane
>as an opportunity to have a cheaper vacation?
>
>I know we depend on all of you; and we very much
>appreciate you. But I really think it's unfair to try
>and capitalize on our loss and expect a hurricane
>"deal."

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