Amendment 3: Homestead Tax Exemptions — Pros, Cons & Community Impact

Join South County Tiger Bay for a timely discussion on the pros and cons of Amendment 3 (Homestead Tax Exemptions) and its potential impact on our local community, Sarasota County, and the State of Florida.

Featured Speakers

Laura Benson

Realtor and Sales Manager, Compass Real Estate

Florida Realtors® District 13 RPAC Trustee

Mark Smith

Vice Chair, Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners

Our speakers will examine Amendment 3 from different perspectives, discussing what the measure proposes and the potential benefits and drawbacks for homeowners, property taxes, local government revenue, public services, Sarasota County, and communities throughout Florida.

This is an opportunity to hear directly from professionals with firsthand knowledge of real estate and local government and gain a better understanding of an issue that could have significant implications for Florida taxpayers and communities.

As is our policy, questions may only be asked by South County Tiger Bay members.

Event Details

Friday, September 25, 2026

11:30 a.m. — Registration, Lunch & Networking

1:30 p.m. — Adjourn

Hotel Venezia

425 US Highway 41 Bypass North

Venice, FL 34285

Admission

Members: $25

Non-Members: $35

Members of the Media: No charge

Sincerely,

Ed Taylor for South County Tiger Bay

Phone - 941.650.6088

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