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Despite an increase in hotel room prices, tourism in Sarasota has seen a significant decline, as reported by Visit Sarasota County’s September Tourism Data & Economic Impact report. The report indicates a decrease in visitor direct expenditures, the money tourists spend on goods and services such as food, shopping, and entertainment. The figures show a drop of $9.5 million from September 2024, with the number of visitors decreasing by over 14,000…