A narrow decision by Indian Rocks Beach city commissioners likely sets up an expensive legal fight over short-term vacation rentals and vacation homes available for rent on sites like AirBNB and VRBO.

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Indian Rocks Beach is considering putting some controls on short-term vacation rental properties. Current state law prevents local governments from banning short-term ...

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. — The controversy over short-term rentals at Indian Rocks Beach has continued more than a year since it began. City commissioners explored the potential to scale back its ...

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. — The Indian Rocks Beach city commission passed new rules for short-term rentals, like Airbnb's and Vrbo's. The unanimous vote added a list of items vacation homeowners must ...

City commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of rejecting a settlement in the case. Dozens of concerned residents filled the Sandpiper Room at the Holiday Inn Harbourside Resort in Indian Rocks Beach on Feb.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s becoming harder and harder for Kathleen Major to recognize Indian Rocks Beach, a community she has loved dearly since she ...

Two communities in Pinellas face legal threats over stricter vacation rental laws. Shauna Muckle is a reporter covering politics in Florida. They can be reached at smuckle@tampabay.com. The Tampa Bay ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Indian Rocks Beach residents and property owners will have another chance to weigh in on proposed regulations to short term rentals — an issue, residents say, is dividing the community.