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Orlando Dem Carlos Guillermo Smith revives push to rein in public money given to Big Tourism

Sen. Smith and Rosen Hotels CEO Frank Santos sparred over the issue at a League of Women Voters event Wednesday

State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, has revived a hearty push to allow for more flexible use of the revenue that local governments collect through the tourist development tax, a 6 percent tax levied on stays in hotels and short-term rentals.

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